Tennis Clubs Trade Associations

American Sports Builders Association (ASBA)

Non-profit for builders, designers and suppliers that sets technical standards, certifies tennis court builders, and publishes construction/maintenance manuals; nearly 700 member companies.

https://www.sportsbuilders.org/ Membership: 700

American Tennis Association (ATA)

Oldest African American sports organization; runs the annual ATA National Championships and year-round programs to expand access; over 4,700 lifetime members.

https://www.yourata.org/ Membership: 4,700

Asian Tennis Federation (ATF)

Continental federation for Asia that supports national associations and development programs across 45 member nations.

https://www.asiantennis.com/ Membership: 45

Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA)

One of the world’s largest community tennis leagues; organizes year-round team play for adults and juniors across metro Atlanta; about 80,000 members.

https://www.altatennis.org/ Membership: 80,000

Central American & Caribbean Tennis Confederation (COTECC)

ITF regional confederation for Central America and the Caribbean that coordinates competition and development among 34 member nations.

https://cotecc.org.sv/ Membership: 34

Club Management Association of America (CMAA)

Largest professional association for club management; provides education, certification and advocacy for managers at 2,600+ private clubs (including tennis clubs) worldwide; about 8,100 members.

https://www.cmaa.org/ Membership: 8,100

Confederación Sudamericana de Tenis (COSAT)

Regional governing body for South American tennis; links 10 national associations and runs junior circuits and development programs.

https://cosat.org/ Membership: 10

Health & Fitness Association (formerly IHRSA)

Global trade association for health and fitness facilities (formerly IHRSA); provides research, advocacy and events that support multipurpose clubs with racquet/tennis offerings; 7,500+ organizational members.

https://www.healthandfitness.org/ Membership: 7,500

Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA)

Governing body of college tennis in the U.S.; serves coaches and programs across the NCAA, NAIA and junior colleges; supports ~1,700 collegiate programs with rankings, championships and education.

https://www.wearecollegetennis.com/ Membership: 1,700

International Tennis Federation (ITF)

Worldwide governing body for tennis, wheelchair and beach tennis; umbrella for 213 national associations and six regional bodies; oversees rules and team competitions like Davis Cup/BJK Cup.

https://www.itftennis.com/ Membership: 213

Lawn Tennis Association (LTA – Great Britain)

National governing body for tennis in Great Britain; provides club/venue services, participation programs and competition; more than 2,700 registered venues are LTA members.

https://www.lta.org.uk/ Membership: 2,700

National Club Association (NCA)

Advocacy and education organization for private clubs (country, city, athletic, yacht and specialty) that provides governance resources and federal advocacy impacting tennis clubs; membership represents 400+ leading clubs.

https://nationalclub.org/ Membership: 400

National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA)

U.S. nonprofit for park and recreation professionals and agencies; offers research, grants and training that benefit public tennis facilities in parks; 60,000+ members.

https://www.nrpa.org/ Membership: 60,000

Professional Tennis Registry (PTR)

Global coaches’ association offering certification, education and liability insurance; 16,000+ members in 125 countries, serving coaches who staff tennis clubs and venues.

https://www.ptrtennis.org/ Membership: 16,000

Racquet Sports Professionals Association (RSPA)

Professional body certifying and supporting racquet-sports teaching professionals (rebranded from USPTA); provides education, accreditation and career tools; 14,000+ members.

https://rspa.net/ Membership: 14,000

Tennis Canada – Tennis Professionals Association (TPA)

Tennis Canada’s member-based association for coaches and club professionals; provides certification, safe sport, and continuing education; 4,769 members in 2024.

https://www.tenniscanada.com/coach/about-tpa/ Membership: 4,769

Tennis Europe

Regional federation for Europe; coordinates competition and development for 50 national associations and operates the Tennis Europe Junior Tour.

https://www.tenniseurope.org/ Membership: 50

United States Racquet Stringers Association (USRSA)

Worldwide organization of racquet stringers and technicians; provides education, tools and certifications (MRT/CS) used by pro shops and clubs; 7,000+ members.

https://www.racquettech.com/ Membership: 7,000

United States Tennis Association (USTA)

National governing body for tennis in the U.S.; provides leagues, tournaments, facility grants and industry initiatives; current individual membership exceeds 570,000.

https://www.usta.com/ Membership: 570,000

USTA Southern California (Section)

One of the USTA’s 17 sections serving clubs, facilities and players from San Diego to the Central Coast; offers leagues, tournaments and facility support; about 40,000 members and 2,000+ member organizations.

https://www.ustasocal.com/ Membership: 40,000