Clubs of the GLTA

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	AMSTERDAM, The Netherlands Smashing Pink [top]
	ATLANTA, Georgia Atlanta Team Tennis Association The Atlanta Team Tennis Association is the longtime Atlanta affiliate of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) and in 2005 became a Community Tennis Association of USTA Georgia. ATTA strives to promote social, recreational and healthy competitive tennis through activities including open play, mixers, clinics, singles/doubles ladders, league team play and tournaments. Tennis is played year-round weather permitting and ATTA welcomes all participants regardless of sexual orientation. [top]
	AUSTIN, Texas Austin Tennis Club Austin Tennis Club (ATC) is a non-profit organization devoted to promoting tennis and social activities among the Austin-area glbt community. Membership is open to any adult who endorses ATC’s basic purposes, and we do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, gender, national origin, sexual orientation, or tennis ability. All tennis players and supporters, from beginners to experts, are welcome. Members enjoy discounted or free admission to all ATC tennis activities, access to the ATC membership directory and ladders, and many social opportunities throughout the year. Join ATC and expand your tennis/personal/professional circle of friends today! [top]
	BARCELONA, Spain Panteres Grogues The group of Panteres Grogues's tennis initiated his activities in September of 2001. We stay to play every Saturday in the municipal tracks of the Vall d'Hebron (Passeig de la Vall d'Hebron 178 - Barcelona. Station of Meter, Montbau of the line 3. We have different levels of game and the principal idea is to amuse ourselves, we are in the habit of playing as minimum two hours every Saturday and the price different depending on the time and players for track. The playing are on well-trodden land and in times on cement, we do parties, much in individuals as in doubles. We recommend that if you are going to come habitually, you should make yourself an associate of the club, it will work out cheaper enough for you and you will be able to play providing that you want. The associates of PG we have the free inscription, so if still you are not a panther grogue, you do not hesitate to make yourself an associate. [top]
	BOSTON, Massachusetts Tennis 4 All Boston Tennis4All is a Boston, MA area tennis organization which fosters and promotes goodwill, fellowship, and healthy competition among tennis players in the gay and lesbian community. The organization provides its members with the opportunity to meet and play tennis with other members at a similar ability level and socialize with gays and lesbians having a common interest in tennis. The club hosts events for players of all levels, even beginners. Members play year-round in the club-sponsored Winter Singles League and Summer Doubles League. Tennis4All also hosts monthly Saturday Night Tennis Socials from fall through spring that are a great way for non-members to meet the group. [top]
	CHICAGO, Illinois Second City Tennis Second City Tennis (SCT) is a subsidiary of the Chicago Metropolitan Sports Association (CMSA), providing tennis and related social activities to the gay and lesbian community of Chicago. SCT sponsors regular tennis competition among its members through various league formats, and also plans and implements the Second City Tennis Classic (formerly Chicago International Indoor Tennis Classic or CIITC) summer tournament for the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA). [top]
	COPENHAGEN, Denmark PAN Tennis Information to follow. [top]
	DALLAS, Texas Oak Lawn Tennis Association The Oak Lawn Tennis Association (OLTA) was formed in 1979 by a group of friends who enjoyed tennis. It is also the first tennis organization supporting and promoting gay and lesbian tennis activities in the Dallas Metroplex. During its 20 year history, OLTA has played host to the first gay tennis tournament in the country held since 1980 and now known as the Texas Open. In 1981, OLTA inaugurated the Texas Cup with the Houston Tennis Club (HTC), an annual competition between the two cities. [top]
	DENVER, Colorado Denver Area Tennis Enthusiasts Denver Area Tennis Enthusiasts (DATE) is Denver's GLBT tennis group that promotes goodwill and friendly competition each week. GLBT women and men from around Denver meet 1-2 times a week to play from May through August. The informal format varies week to week, but typically we play a doubles format to maximize the number of people on the courts. All levels of players are welcome, and the primary goal is for each of us to improve our tennis games and to have fun while we're doing it. [top]
	DETROIT, Michigan Motor City Tennis Alliance The Motor City Tennis Alliance (MCTA) is a non-profit tennis organization for the gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender community, and friends in the Metro Detroit area. Now entering its 10th year, the MCTA has grown substantially with each passing season. Our events provide maximum opportunity for everyone to play others of similar playing ability. Players of ALL levels, from beginner to open, are encouraged to join. [top]
	DUESSELDORF, Germany Rainbow Tennis e. V. Information to follow. [top]
	FT. LAUDERDALE, Florida South Florida Tennis Club The South Florida Tennis Club (SFTC) is a not-for-profit organization formed to develop and coordinate tennis activities for Gay and Lesbian persons and friends of Gay and Lesbians persons in the South Florida area. SFTC also serves to provides its' members with social activities in the gay and lesbian community. Any Gay or Lesbian person or any friend of Gay and Lesbian persons is eligible for membership upon acceptance of a membership application and payment of a membership fee. [top]
	HONOLULU, Hawaii Aloha Tennis Club The Aloha Tennis Club (ATC) was established in 1993 to provide a competitive and social club for tennis players in the gay community on the Island of Oahu. We meet right in Waikiki, across from Queen's Surf. In addition to tennis, the club gets together for holiday parties at members' homes. We also host the Aloha Tennis Open (ATO) each year during the month of February. [top]
	HOUSTON, Texas Houston Tennis Club Founded in 1980, The Houston Tennis Club (HTC) is a nonprofit organization formed to create a framework for promoting athletic competition in the sport of tennis among it’s members. HTC does not discriminate or deny membership on the basis of race, color, sex, sexual orientation, religion or creed. HTC has a roster of players ranging from novice to advanced tournament players. It is also home to the annual HOUTEX tennis tournament and charity fundraiser. The HOUTEX tournament is one of the oldest and most prestigious gay tennis tournaments in the United States and is sanctioned by the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association (GLTA). [top]
	INDIANAPOLIS, Indiana Indy Tennis Since its inception, IndyTennis has striven to promote the sport of tennis in the gay community in Indianapolis and throughout central Indiana. IndyTennis holds two local tournaments each year. Our Doubles 07 tournament is held each July, and our Classic Warm-up tournament is held two weeks prior to our GLTA event– the IndyTennis Classic. IndyTennis players also make up three USTA league teams, and a team in the Industrial League held at the West Indy Racquet Club. The club operates a tennis ladder, and holds various social activities throughout the year. [top]
	LAS VEGAS, Nevada Las Vegas Tennis Classic [top]
	LONDON, United Kingdom Tennis London Tennis London International (TLI) is the UK's biggest lesbian and gay tennis group. Our aims are to support tennis in London, promote gay and lesbian fraternity in sport and to raise funds for charity through our annual tournament. The Club meets weekly at the Westway Tennis Centre in West London on most Sunday evenings from 5-9pm. Between 35 - 70 players usually play short sets of 8 games alternating this with light banter and heavy gossip. TLI now has over 120 members and a mailing list of over 400. In addition to the regular Sunday evenings, the club also runs the Tennis London International Championships, currently held in London's Battersea Park. The Club has also runs American Tournaments and more recently set up a singles ladder, which has proven highly popular. The ladder usually runs for 6 months with a prize for the leading player. The Club also runs a singles ladder, hosts other singles and doubles tournaments for members and arranges a wide range of social events. [top]
	LONG BEACH, California Long Beach Pride Tennis Long Beach Pride Tennis runs a yearly Doubles-only tournament in Southern California during Long Beach Pride Weekend. The format guarantees every team 3 to 4 matches depending on the size of the draws. Trophies are awarded to the winners and finalists in the main draw. The tournament is open to men and women and had a very successful start in 2003 with 16 teams in the A, B and C divisions. [top]
	LOS ANGELES, California Los Angeles Tennis Association The Los Angeles Tennis Association is a comprehensive Tennis Organization that hosts an annual series of tennis activities and social events to enhance tennis play in the Los Angeles/Orange County area. We are guided by a group of member volunteers (our annually elected Board of Directors) who keep the separate activities and events running, and keep the members informed. We call upon all members to join in organizing the events, as well as participating in them. Our goal is to bring together a "tennis-playing" community of gay and lesbian people, although we welcome non-gay or non-lesbian folks to enlist as well and to enjoy what we offer. [top]
	LOUISIVILLE, Kentucky KyTennis.net [top]
	MADRID, Spain Madrid Tennis Open The origins of madpoint go back to 1997, when a group of friends met to play sports in Casa de Campo ( a huge natural park very close to downtown where we play now). Some of these players, the original founders of the club, participated in the Amsterdam '98 Gay Games. When they returned to Madrid, they firmly intended to create a lesbian/gay tennis club in Madrid. The popularity of the group increased and they started to meet regularly and in 2000 the first gay tennis tournament in Spain was organised. Soon after, the group organized an annual tournament called Torneo Día del Orgullo (Gay Pride Tournament). Today, madpoint is composed by more than 75 tennis players, not only from Spain, but also from other countries like Argentina, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Ireland, Perú, Portugal, Rumania, USA, United Kingdom, Venezuela etc. This situation gives the club an international and multicultural character. madpoint is a member of the European Gay and Lesbian Sport Federation, an international organization witch promotes gay and lesbian sports, stimulates gays and lesbian to participate into sports and promoting the creation of new sport groups and sport events in Europe. Some people seem to be impressed for how such a young club has become this big and organize such a wonderful tournament, but the truth is, we can't stop growing! In 2007, our international tournament - Madrid Tennis Open - was one of the tournaments that increased more its number of participants in the GLTA and the madpoint club almost doubled with new members. We started the year receiving awards for best tournament director and volunteer of the year, and nominated as best small tournament of the year.... and finally, our tournament was honoured as the first European G.L.T.A Masters Series event. Again in 2008 our tournament is nominated as best small tournament of the year. Welcome to Madrid. Welcome to madpoint. [top]
	MANCHESTER, England Northern Aces Tennis Northern Aces began life as part of the original Team Manchester project, which was designed to encourage more gay people into sporting and other health related activities. A small group of friends got together in 1999 and started playing tennis on a regular weekly basis at the Sugden Sports Centre on the outdoor courts in central Manchester. News of the group started to spread and by 2002 a larger but still informal group were playing at a number of different venues across the region, arranging games in Manchester, Wigan and Bolton. It was at this time that the players were first successful in obtaining small grants to support the running of the group. In August 2005, Northern Aces organised its own first 3-day international tournament. This proved a great success, becoming an even bigger and better event in 2006, with over sixty players (including representation from Belgium, France, Spain and Switzerland) participating in both singles and doubles competitions. With the introduction of professional tennis coaching for Northern Aces members and plans for additional sessions and a greater number of social activities, the Group is growing from strength to strength. Northern Aces can already boast as being the largest GLTB tennis group outside London, and is certainly one of the friendliest in the UK. [top]
	MIAMI, Florida Miami Mavericks The Miami Mavericks Tennis Club is the local chapter of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA). The Mavericks are a nonprofit organization whose members share an enthusiasm for tennis, friendship and community involvement. We provide our members with the opportunity to play tennis at a recreational and competitive level. As a member of The Mavericks you can participate in a number of activities including our singles and doubles ladders, team tennis sessions, GLTA sponsored tournaments, Florida Cup tournament, social functions, etc. [top]
	MILAN, Italy ATOMO - Associazione Tennisti OMOsessuali A.T.OMO. (ASSOCIATION OF HOMOSEXUAL TENNIS PLAYERS) is a gay & lesbian group with people coming from Milan and surroundings sharing the same passion for tennis. The group was founded in 1990, and today's members are about 50 people; we have different level of play (from highly advanced to beginner) and we meet for training and having fun together. If you are travelling through Italy and would like to bring your racquet with you, please contact us and we will find a good sparring partners for your tennis play. A.T.OMO is organizing, since 1999, the Italian Gay Open, an international tennis tournament, which usually takes place on the first week-end of September. This is the main event organised by our group, followed by several other activities including dinners, parties and friendly week-end. We are waiting for you!!! [top]
	MINNEAPOLIS, Minnesota MN Rallies The Minnesota Rallies is a gay and lesbian tennis organization affiliated with the GLASS sports organization. GLASS provides sporting opportunities for tennis and volleyball players in the Twin Cities of Minneapolis and St. Paul, MN. Please visit the GLASS website for additional information about the organization. [top]
	MONTRéAL, Quebec, Canada Montreal Tennis Lambda "Montréal Tennis Lambda began its activities in May 1992. The organization currently offers two leagues - one recreational and one competitive - during the summer months. MTL also has its club tournament (The President's Cup) in July as well as a GLTA-sanctioned tournament (La Coupe de la Reine) every Labour Day weekend." [top]
	MUNICH, Germany RacketClub Munich [top]
	NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana New Orleans Tennis Club [top]
Bayou Women's Tennis Club	NEW ORLEANS, Louisiana Bayou Women's Tennis Club The Bayou Women's Tennis Club (BWTC) is a non-profit organization based in New Orleans, Louisiana. Our home court is the lovely and historic City Park Tennis Center. BWTC sponsors an annual Gay and Lesbian Tennis Association (GLTA) sanctioned women's tennis tournament in October each year. Proceeds from this tournament are donated to one or more community organizations that provide services to women, girls or the lesbian/gay community. BWTC also holds various round robins and social events throughout the year. Our website is www.bwtc.org to find out more. [top]
	NEW HOPE, Pennsylvania New Hope Open [top]
	NEW YORK, New York Metropolitan Tennis Group METROPOLITAN TENNIS GROUP (MTG) is a not-for-profit organization formed to provide its membership with expanded opportunities to play recreational and competitive tennis. The organization also serves as an alternative social forum for lesbians and gay men. [top]
	ORLANDO, Florida Orange Blossom Tennis Association In April of 1992, Orange Blossom, founded by tennis pro Jeff Horn, began play at Edgewater High school in College Park. The group quickly outgrew the four hard courts but was able to move to nearby Rollins College with its eight hard courts. During the period at Rollins, the club formally proclaimed all tennis players were welcomed and the club would not be an exclusive gay organization. After another move, this time to Rosemont Country Club, our name was adopted in respect to the only other gay recreational organization in Orlando at the time, the Orange Blossom Bowling Association. Horn hoped as more recreational groups in Orlando formed, they would united around the common name Orange Blossom and make the name unique to gay recreational groups in Orlando. Continued growth forced a move to the day courts at the Orlando Tennis Center. During this time the club also witnessed the birth of The Smash, a monthly publication mailed to over 300 members. Presently, the OBTA called Sanlando Tennis Center and its 25 tree-shaded hard courts home. Sanlando has also doubled as the site of the Orange Blossom Tennis Championships every Easter weekend since 2000. OBTA uses the tournament to raise money for several local charities; thousands of dollars have been donated since the tournament began. The club also participates in the annual Florida Cup tournament, a round-robin format with 16 players competing in singles and doubles against clubs from Tampa, Ft. Lauderdale and Miami. OBTA won the trophy in 1997 and 2001. [top]
	PALM SPRINGS, California Desert Tennis Association The Desert Tennis Association (DTA) is an organization that promotes, supports and presents several GLTA tennis tournaments each year. DTA has a Palm Springs Area GLTA representative and a long-standing tournament director. The representative provides information to our community about important GLTA issues and keeps the GLTA officers informed about the desert tennis community. [top]
	PARIS, France Double Jeu Tennis Paris [top]
Phoenix Tennis Alliance	PHOENIX, Arizona Phoenix Tennis Alliance (email address) Currently, the Phoenix Tennis Alliance does not have a website. To contact a representative, send an email to Phoenix Tennis Alliance [top]
	PORTLAND, Oregon Team Portland Tennis Association Team Portland Tennis is proud to serve the Portland Metro area in promoting tennis in the gay and lesbian community. Through social and friendly competitive organization, we strive to create a supportive atmosphere for sports enthusiasts in the community. Indoor play is offered every Sunday from 8:00 am until 12:00 pm at the University of Portland. As our guest, your first visit is free and $7.00 thereafter. Every year over Labor Day weekend, Team Portland Tennis hosts the Rose City Open. The GLTA-sanctioned event benefits our friends at Our House and Esther's Pantry. Team Portland Tennis is also a regular participant of the Northwest Cup and Pacific Cup. Show up on Sundays for more information. [top]
	PROVINCETOWN, Massachusetts Provincetown Tennis Club Provincetown Tennis Club is a non-profit organization sponsoring, promoting and stimulating young people in tennis. The Club promotes the community in many ways. We are proud of our scholarship program for juniors in coordination with the local high school. Our facilities are used by the local junior teams for training and practice. The Club has 5 hard tru courts, and 2 hard courts. The clay courts are individually fenced. The club is open from 8:00AM to 6 PM. There is a club house with a pro shop, lounge with table tennis, kitchen, rest rooms, and viewing decks. The club house is available for all members. Our Pro Shop has every item a player could imagine. Supplies are both on hand and available for order with quick delivery. The shop does not have any one sponsored label, but the Pro's will recommend their favorites to our members. The maintenance of the courts is second to none. The courts are maintained on a daily basis, as is all the equipment. The club also offers ball machines for its members. The machines are based on availability of courts. The Club has maintained two professionals through the seasons. Students range from the recreational player, to the competitive tour players in the area. [top]
	RALEIGH, North Carolina Triangle Tennis Club Triangle Tennis Club (TTC) was founded in 2004 as the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area's first Gay and Lesbian tennis club. The Triangle Tennis Club is a recognized non-for-profit organization under IRS code section 501 (c) (4). We operate exclusively to further the common good and general welfare of the people of the community by promoting the sport of tennis within the Gay and Lesbian community of the Raleigh/Durham and surrounding areas. TTC meets every Friday evening, weather permitting, from 7-9PM at the Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center in North Raleigh. In addition to weekly play, TTC members also participate in a variety of USTA and GLTA tournaments throughout the year. TTC is also host to the Crape Myrtle Festival Tennis Classic, held in July of each year. Beyond tennis, TTC participates in and helps sponsor many community events throughout the Triangle. In our first year alone, TTC has recruited over 50 members, ranging in skill ratings from 2.5 to 4.5+. We continue to welcome new members of all ages and skill levels. [top]
	SAN DIEGO, California San Diego Tennis Federation The San Diego Tennis Federation (SDTF) was founded in 1983 of providing the San Diego area with one of the most competitive and social tennis clubs around. We boast over 230 members. Our club has many players from all levels of tennis, from "Novice" to "Advanced". Our beautiful San Diego weather affords us the luxury of playing year-round and we've made sure to fill our calendar with fun events each month. You can always run into one or more of our members at our home courts, the Balboa Tennis Club. We'd like to welcome back our returning members, as well as, encourage prospective members to come check us out. Visit our website at www.sdtf.org to learn more about us. [top]
	SAN FRANCISCO, California Gay and Lesbian Tennis Federation The Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation is a 300-plus member tennis club, with members playing throughout the San Francisco Bay Area. The club hosts events for players of all levels, from novice to teaching pros. Members play year-round at courts all around the Bay Area, and also participate in club-sponsored tennis events and tournaments, such as monthly Social Doubles, Spring and Fall Team Tennis, the Holloran Club Singles Championships, the Sissenstein Club Doubles Championships, the 35's and Over Singles Championships, Compass Doubles Tournament, the Woods & Whites Social and our year-end Awards Banquet. [top]
	SEATTLE, Washington Seattle Tennis Alliance The STA is the premier LGBT tennis organization in the Puget Sound area. Our members come from diverse backgrounds and cover the spectrum of playing ability, from beginner to advanced (NTRP 2.0 - 5.0). More than ten years old, the STA has over 100 members and we continue to attract Seattle's tennis fans with popular tennis and social events. [top]
	TAMPA, Florida Advantage Tampa Bay ADVANTAGE TAMPA BAY TENNIS, INC. is a non-profit Florida corporation which promotes recreational tennis both in the Tampa Bay Area and in national competitions through the GLTA. ATB is a gay friendly league and welcome all members, currently numbering almost 100. All of our events are held in South Tampa, convenient to Tampa, St. Petersburg, and Clearwater. League activities include team tennis, singles and doubles ladders, women's night, open play nights, monthly social events, and more. [top]
	TORONTO, Ontario, Canada Toronto Lesbian and Gay Tennis Association We provide our members with year-round opportunities to play tennis at a recreational and competitive level. Our activities includes social tennis, team tennis, social functions, and the Canadian Gay Open. [top]
	VANCOUVER, British Columbia, Canada Vancouver Tennis Association The Vancouver Tennis Association (VTA) is a nonprofit tennis organization which fosters and promotes goodwill, fellowship, and healthy competition among tennis players in the gay and lesbian community. VTA is a member club of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA) which is the international organization that manages and sanctions the many gay tennis events around the world like the U.S, Canada, Australia, and Europe. [top]
	WASHINGTON D.C. Capital Tennis Association The Capital Tennis Association (CTA) was formed in 1994 as a not-for-profit organization with the primary purpose of coordinating and promoting the sport of tennis within the Washington metropolitan gay and lesbian community. CTA provides casual and organized tennis programs -- a terrific way to compete and socialize in a supportive atmosphere with other sports enthusiasts! [top]
	ZURICH, Switzerland Gay Sport Zurich Tennis Gaysport Zurich is a sportsclub for gays and lesbians, which offers sports facilities for some popular sports and makes it possible to participate at competitions and tournaments in Switzerland and abroad. The club was founded in 1990 and has about 250 members. Gaysport offers the following sports: Aerobics Badminton Squash Swimming Tennis Volleyball The tennis section is rather small. We are about 15 players who meet once a week for playing tennis. The outdoor season lasts from May to September, the indoor season from November to March. In summer we play on some of the public clay courts in Zurich. In winter we play at a sports center in the suburb of Zurich, where the courts have a carpet surface. In 2001 we started to do a GLTA tournament called "Zurich Rainbow Open". The first tournament was rather small, but the player liked it very much and so the tournament has grown every year. Zurich in Switzerland is now the 5th city in Europe, which organizes a GLTA tournament. Beside the sport activities, the Club organizes or takes part at other events, where all the club members have the opportunity to meet other people: Participation at the Gay Parade (called "Christopher Streed Day" - CSD) Participation at the Euro Games and Gay Games Annual sportsweekend Annual Santa Claus Party [top]