The Lowcountry Junior Tennis Association, is a USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA)* local nonprofit organization dedicated to growing the game of tennis at the grassroots level.

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

The mission of the Lowcountry Junior Tennis Association (LJTA) is to promote awareness of and participation in recreational junior tennis programs in the Lowcountry. Through its various youth programs, the LJTA is committed to maximizing the opportunities for all young people to learn to play tennis.

The LJTA is also committed to building tennis programs in inner-city neighborhoods and schools, through programs like Courting Kids and the Future Aces After School Program.

The LJTA is committed to promoting a fun and safe environment for youth tennis, and providing opportunities to develop character, self-reliance and discipline through the sport of tennis. The LJTA is also committed to educating parents on the value of tennis to their children's development, and how to be an effective tennis parent.

The Association is comprised of local tennis professionals, park and recreation and local government and business leaders, youth organization representatives and parent volunteers.

OUR DIVERSITY STATEMENT

The Lowcountry Junior Tennis Association recognizes that diversity is essential in accomplishing our mission statement of "Promoting and Developing Recreational tennis in the Tri-County Area". To that end, we welcome all people who play, watch, support and promote the sport of tennis. All of our events, programs, and administration will not discriminate against any person on the basis of age, gender, creed, color, race, physical condition or religious preference. We are committed to fostering an environment of inclusion and inspiring youth from diverse backgrounds to embrace the lifetime sport of tennis.