LCTA April 2025 Newsletter
In this Issue
- Court Improvement Project
- 2024 LCTA Volunteer of the Year honored
- Dee Mack Scholarship Award Winner Named
- Important League Dates
- Nominate a Local Tennis Hero – USTA SC Program
Letter from LCTA President Bill Ennis
The LowCountry Tennis Association, in a unique Private/Public partnership with the Town and Recreation Department of Mount Pleasant, along with USTA South Carolina, is pleased to announce a Significant Court Improvement Initiative/Project
We Listened and had many Comments/E mails regarding the court quality and issues of courts 9-12 at the Mount Pleasant Tennis Center. Therefore, in discussion with Mount Pleasant Town Council and the USTA, we have all committed to a combined $77,000 refinishing construction project to provide improved playability and enhanced safety moving forward.
Our Great Thanks to the Mount Pleasant Town Council who approved the project last week and will contribute $42,000 to the initiative. Additionally, the LCTA and USTA SC which will contribute a combined $35,000 to the project.
Contributions:
$42,000 – Town of Mount Pleasant
$20,000 – Lowcountry Tennis Association
$15,000 – The USTA South Carolina
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$77,000 – Total Proceeds
The Health and Safety of our LCTA players has always been a Core Objective – and this will add enhanced tennis enjoyment for all over the next several years.
Our great thanks to our partners – The Town of Mount Pleasant, The Recreation Department and the USTA South Carolina.
The conclusion of the project is targeting early May when the LCTA Local Playoffs begin but it could take longer, given the extensiveness of the initiative.
Bill Ennis and the LCTA Board of Directors
LCTA Volunteer of the Year was recently named Jen McCool
This award represents and means that Jen is an integral part of the LCTA community, who has a had positive and winning impact on the Men’s local league.
She makes people stronger, healthier and creates friendships effortlessly. Jen is our Senior Men’s Coordinator and a Board member who has served for many years and plays a huge role in our tennis community. Jen manages this volunteer role in her spare time, as she works full time and figures out a way to make the magic happen!
Please congratulate Jen when you see her on the courts.
The Dee Mack Tennis Scholarship Award was recently awarded to the best Girl’s High School Tennis Player in the low country – Lila Small
Not only is Lila an amazing tennis player, but she will be receiving her professional pilot’s license after graduation as she has been logging in and training to be a pilot.
Lila will be attending Embry Riddle University this fall and will graduate with a professional pilot’s degree. She will join their tennis team this fall as well.
IMPORTANT League Dates:
Mixed Doubles, Singles
Registration Dates: March 17th-April 27th
League Season Begins: May 12th
65 & Over League:
Registration Dates: March 9th-April 13th
League Season Begins: April 28th
Tri-Level League:
Registration Dates: March 17th- April 20th (initial rosters due on tennis link)
League Season Begins: May 2nd
League Season Ends: June 30th
Tri-Level League
We are excited about our first full season of Tri-Level. The season runs from May 2nd-June 30th. The following levels will play their local league playoffs at State. Please review our 2025 LCTA League Calendar for with all the details by level/age.
Combo Double League:
Registration Dates: May 17th-June 15th
League Season Begins: July 7th
LCTA 2025 Local Championship Dates:
Please review our calendar for the latest local championship dates. Please note dates and times are subject to change.
The USTA South Carolina Annual Awards recognize individuals and organizations who have made outstanding contributions to tennis during the year.
Do you know someone who goes above & beyond the norm to promote local tennis?
Someone who gives their time & energy to support tennis events, mentor players, assist with program logistics, or captain a team?
Join us in celebrating the unsung heroes. Nominate a deserving individual for recognition today! Use the link below to learn more!!
To nominate someone:
USTA Local Hero Nomination Form
MAY IS NATIONAL TENNIS MONTH!!!!! TENNIS BALLS AND GIFT CERTIFICATES ON THE WAY!
The Lowcountry will once again celebrate the national event.
Be on the lookout for our Board of Directors to pop up at your league matches starting in May with fun giveaways for our AWESOME PLAYERS!!!!!
Game On!!!!