LCTA 2026 Registration Fee Increase

I am informing all players that the LCTA Registration Fee will increase to $25 in 2026.

The adjustment is due to a significant increase in League Fees, charged to the LCTA over the next two years by the USTA South Carolina organization, along with general operating costs increasing overall.

However, we had an added guarantee that LCTA Registration Fees will not increase over the next 5 years. The average USTA Registration Fee in the U.S. is $25.

In lieu of this, we have several enhancements to the League and players in 2026.

A. The LCTA will now subsidize all State championship Registration Fees (Increasing payment from $30 to $40/45, one of the only USTA Leagues to do so) and continue to offer Sectional and National Championship stipends.

B. The LCTA will enlarge their successful Facility Improvement Fund in 2026, and you will see significant enhancements and donations in 2026.

C. The LCTA will increase teams advancing to the South Carolina State championships by 25% in 2026.

We, as always, remain committed to providing a high quality, competitive, and enjoyable tennis experience and we appreciate your understanding and participation.

Bill Ennis

Executive Director

LowCountry Tennis Association

LCTA 2025 Town Hall Recap

The LCTA Board visited 4 tennis centers:

• provided a delicious lunch, giveaways, and door prizes
• talked; and, most importantly, listened to you, our LCTA members

We learned from these Town Halls and plan to hold them again in 2026!

Thanks to our Host facilities:

DOTY PARK

MT. PLEASANT RECREATION

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THE PEGGY BOHNE TENNIS CENTER (formerly CTC).

Thanks also to the following Tennis Pros for their generous donations of lessons and clinics:

MAYBANK: Toni Young and Donzell Bailey

THE PEGGY BOHNE TENNIS CENTER: Jamey Tinkey and Sam Elliott

Let’s Celebrate our State Champions…. and Photos

75 & Over Invitationals Champions

75 & Over 3.5 Men from Pine Forest – Captain Leon Geller

75& Over 3.5 Women from Charleston Tennis Center -Captain Frances Bath

The Lowcountry had an incredible weekend at the 18 & Over and 55 & Over Combo State Championships. LCTA won 6 of the 10 18 and Over levels, and had two finalists. In addition, the LCTA won one 55 & Over level and had one finalist. Way to represent the Lowcountry.

Champions 18 and Over

18 and Over 5.5 Men from North Charleston – Captain Grady Rogers

18 and Over 6.5 Men from Charleston Tennis Center – Captain Bill Keiper

18 and Over 7.5 Men from Maybank Tennis Center – Captain Mickey O’Rourke

18 and Over 9.5 Men from the I’on Club – Captain James Elliget

18 and Over 5.5 Women from Snee Farm- Captain Erika Blakenship

18 and Over 7.5 Women from Maybank Tennis Center – Captain. Savannah Wilheim

Finalists 18 and Over

18 and Over 6.5 Women from the Daniel Island Club – Captain Katie Clark

18 and Over 9.5 Women from Charleston – Captain Alice Kryder

Champions 55 and Over

55 and Over 6.5 Men from Ashborough East – Captain Robert Karika

Finalists 55 and Over

55 and Over 6.5 Women from from Ashborough East – Captain Tammy Karika