Happy Holidays

Keep up with the latest in USTA tennis news as well as other tennis news from around the courts in Southern New Mexico.

FEATURED ITEMS

End-of-year giving to the Southwest Tennis Foundation is tax deductible! It goes to juniors, worthy programs, and adaptive players in the community. 

Donate Here

Registration is open for the Las Cruces Winter FLEX League.  

January 6 – March 2, 2025/ Singles and Doubles

Early Bird Discount – Save 25%

Use code: LCFX25

Sign up now!  Download the flex app by using the QR code!

LCTPA YEAR END HOLIDAY SCRAMBLE - lots of fun and lots of toys!



LCTPA’s year end holiday scramble was a blast.  Over 25 players joined for a morning of tennis, lunch and a toy drive to support families of La Casa. La Casa, Inc.'s mission is to support everyone affected by domestic violence while striving for a just and safe community free from violence and abuse. 

Don’t Forget!  Sign up for the Las Cruces Winter FLEX League.  

January 6 – March 2, 2025/ Singles and Doubles

Early Bird Discount – Save 25% (expires 12/20/2024). Use code: LCFX25

USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop – NMSU Tennis Center - Las Cruces, NM



The USTA Coaching Fundamentals Workshop is a two-day (Jan. 11th - 12th; from 9am to 5pm on both days), in-person training that will focus on coaching principles and building skills needed to teach beginner to low intermediate level players of all ages.

This 2 day program for $50 which provides credits towards becoming a certified instructor through RSPA and/or PTR.

REGISTER NOW!

Alamogordo Tennis Association - Tennis 123!

Do you know anyone looking to learn the game of tennis?  The USTA and ATA will be hosting a FREE 6-week adult beginners class starting on January 25th @ 10:00am at the Alamogordo Tennis Courts!

Register HERE

Turkey Tournament Results

Did You Know?

The USTA website offers tips and instruction articles and videos for all aspects of the game. Fine tune your craft, from forehand to backhand to serves.

Check it out NOW!

USTA Southwest Section Store

Get 15% off your entire order in our Section Store through January 1st.

code is: 15DECEMBER

Visit the USTA Southwest Section E-Store

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Next League - 40+

Adult Tournaments

Jan 2-5 - Level 6: EPTC Winter Grand Prix

Junior Tournaments

Jan 4 - Level 5 Open: El Paso Doubles Challenger

Jan 5 - Level 5 Open: El Paso Mixed Doubles Challenger

Jan 12 - Level 7: New Year Superset Showdown

Jan 25-26 - Level 6: Westside Winter Challenger

Feb 7-9 - Level 6: Las Cruces Junior Open

Feb 8 - USTA Junior Circuit: Las Junior Open

Mar 1 - USTA Junior Circuit: Koala Open

Tournament Desk Webinar Dates

2025 Calendar coming soon

From the Service Line - December 2024

Jamie Borsodi, Regional Chair

Read More

40 & Up 2025 Adult League

(1 singles, 3 doubles)

League season: Jan. 11 - Mar. 9

Registration start date: Dec. 4, 2024

Registration end date: Jan. 10, 2025

Initial Roster date: Dec. 18, 2024

Maximum number of players is 18

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Event of a team match tie (2-2)

Tiebreak procedures will be used to determine the winner

In order, the tiebreaks are:

1) Sets lost - team with fewest number of sets lost wins

2) Games lost - team with fewest number of games lost wins

3) Percentage of games won - team with highest percentage of games won wins

4) If there is still a tie - team that wins #1 doubles line wins

End of year ratings are now available

Contact Jerry Pippens if you are interested in or have questions about all GEPTA/SNM Leagues (18+, 40+, 55+, 65+, Mixed or Tri-level).

Contact Matt Gleason if you are interested in or have questions about Impact Team Tennis (ITT).

USTA PlayTennis - Find tournaments

USTA PlayTennis - Find programs

GEPTA/SNM 2025 League Guidelines

2024 Friend At Court

Alamogordo Tennis Association (ATA)

Visit our blog

Contact us at alamotennis@gmail.com

Carlsbad Tennis Association (CTA)

For more information call The Rio Pecos Tennis Shop at 575-887-1980

Las Cruces Tennis Players Association (LCTPA)

Visit our Website

Join LCTPA

Contact us at lctpa@hotmail.com

NMSU Tennis Center

Follow us on Facebook (New Mexico State University Tennis Center)

2024-2025 Membership Form

Contact Emily Wang at ecwang@nmsu.edu

Picacho Hills Tennis Association (PHTA)

Visit our Website

Contact Emery Borsodi, President at emery.borsodi@outlook.com



Roswell Tennis Association (RTA)

Follow us on Facebook (Roswell Tennis Association)

Contact Brian Bamman, President at bbamman@msn.com



Silver City

Contact Liz Harrison at lizliz123@gmail.com

New Mexico State University Coaches: Carlos Vargas (M), Emily Wang (W)

Western New Mexico University Coach: Jesus Baltazar