“It’s kind of cool that when I found tennis–my dad realized it’s something he can do that he likes.”
WHEELCHAIR & ADAPTIVE TENNIS
USTA SOUTHERN CALIFORNIA
FIND YOURSELF IN THE GAME.
USTA Southern California works with providers throughout the section who host instructional, social, and competitive wheelchair tennis programs that reflect the enduring vitality of SoCal’s wheelchair tennis community. These dynamic programs provide an opportunity for all athletes to get on the court and experience the recreational and competitive nature of tennis.
Adaptive tennis programs prove that tennis is a sport without boundaries, and everyone can enjoy its benefits.
WHEELCHAIR TENNIS PROGRAMS
USTA Southern California has long been a meaningful contributor to the growth of wheelchair tennis, offering and supporting countless wheelchair programs and events throughout the section.
SoCal is home to some of the most dedicated wheelchair tennis providers in the nation, as well as many of the country’s top wheelchair athletes. Orange County’s Brad Parks, the mind behind the origins of wheelchair tennis competition, is a true pioneer of the game. SoCal native Jason Harnett serves as Team USA Wheelchair Tennis National Manager. Grand Slam champion David Wagner, a SoCal native, is among the top quad players of all time, while San Diego Paralympian Dana Mathewson continues to rank among the most celebrated athletes in the United States.
ADAPTIVE TENNIS PROGRAMS
USTA Southern California is proud to support various organizations throughout the section that provide adaptive tennis programs.
From the nurturing setting of ACEing Autism to the inspiring competition at the Special Olympics and the ground-breaking Angel City Games, tennis play and competition are abundant in Southern California for all athletes.
UPCOMING WHEELCHAIR/ADAPTIVE EVENTS
DESERT RECREATION DISTRICT
ADAPTIVE TENNIS CLASS
October 6 to October 27, 2022
Palm Desert
Thursdays from 3:00 to 4:00pm
PASADENA FAST 4 ADAPTIVE TENNIS TOURNAMENT
October 22, 2022
Pasadena City College
Pasadena
WHEELCHAIR KIDS PLAY DAY
October 22, 2022
Copper River CC
Fresno
USTA NORCAL/SOCAL WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CHALLENGE
October 22-23, 2022
Copper River CC
Fresno
DESERT ADAPTIVE SPORTS DAY
October 29, 2022
College of the Desert
Palm Desert
10:00am to 2:00pm
