New! Membership benefits 1) New members get a 50% discount on a string job from the Racquet Corner (must be a new member and not a renewal. $11 value) 2) Get discounts on memberships at the Racquet Club ( up to $60 value. Talk to Sally at the Racquet Club for more details.) 3) Get $5 off a season pass at Woods Tennis Center To join the LTA click here

LINCOLN TENNIS ASSOCIATION

The Lincoln Tennis Association (LTA) is a non-profit organization that exists to promote and develop the game of tennis in the Lincoln metropolitan area. The LTA was organized in 1987. Prior to then It was called the "Lincoln Tennis Club", which came into existence in the mid-fifties.

The LTA:
o Organizes league tennis
o Organizes and promotes tennis tournaments
o Was instrumental in the fund raising activities that permitted 3 new courts to be constructed last year
o Is instrumental in plans to significantly renovate and expand the Woods Tennis Center clubhouse in near future
o Introduces new players to the game through free tennis lessons
o Supports community programs like Big Brothers/Big Sisters and others
o Publishes a membership directory

The LTA is vital to the continued success of local tennis activities. Through your support of the LTA we can continue and enhance our activities to support tennis for you and future players.
Here's to being a part of great tennis!

Let us hear from you. email the LTA
We would like to have e-mail addresses for all members.
(We will not make these public or publish them.)

2007 Officers President ... Jeff Schoch Vice-President .... John Wilson Secretary .... Barbara Schultz Treasurer .... Curt Smith

Board of Directors Mark Schultz Tom Tipton Deb Wood Jean Uffelman

Any LTA member interested in serving one of of these committees should contact any LTA officer

Lincoln - Nebraska Tennis Hall of Fame The Nebraska Tennis Hall of Fame was established In 1982 to honor Individuals who have made outstanding contributions to tennis. Their efforts as Administrators, Coaches, Players, Teachers and Tournament Directors nave earned them a place of honor and the gratitude of those interested in promoting tennis in the Nebraska District. The Nebraska Tennis Hall of Fame members from Lincoln are listed below In alphabetical order. Ann Bartek Marilyn Bernthal Henry Cox Miriam Galbelman Rich Halpine Sandy Hilsabeck Susie List Marilyn Olson Jim Porter Joy Rodenberg Tom Tipton John Wilson 2007 LTA Award Recipients Adult Player • Scott Broady* Adult Rec Player • Paul Barnes* Community Service • Geoff Jagdfeld Distinguished Service • Curt Smith Junior Male Player • Nathan Hoppe Junior Female Player • Alexis Bartek Junior Rec Player • Stephanie Mannix Event of the Year • Fellowship of Christian Athletes* Junior Rec Tournament • Novice Championship Junior Tournament • Cornhusker State Games* Adult Tournament • Cornhusker State Games Contributor to USA Tennis Youth Programs• Roger Fisher Contributor to USA Team Tennis • Deb Portz Contributor to USA League Tennis • Tom Tipton* Outstanding Official of the Year • TJ Sanderfer Media Award - Ron Powell* Outstanding High School Coach • Ed Boehle Family of the Year •Tesmer Family* *Nebraska Tennis Association Award winner

 

ONGOING CONTRIBUTORS
Body Basics
Nebraska Tennis Center
Lincoln Racquet Club
The City of Lincoln
Woods Tennis Corporation

All LTA members are strongly encouraged to support and patronize our activity sponsors and contributors.