ABOUT THE TENNIS ALLIANCE OF ANNE ARUNDEL COUNTY

Mission Statement

"To expand tennis opportunities for all in Anne Arundel County, and to promote the sport of tennis for health, wellness, and life."

Who We Are

The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization (EIN# 46-4159121) dedicated to expanding access to county tennis across.

Community Accreditations: Certified USTA Community Tennis Association (CTA) and USTA National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) Chapter.
Local Partnerships: Official vendor for City of Annapolis Recreation and Parks, and Anne Arundel County for adaptive tennis.
Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition: Member of the Healthy Anne Arundel Coalition (HEAL Committee) and Accessible and Healthy Anne Arundel (AHAA) Sub-Committee.
Award Winner: Recipient of 2025 County Executive Citation, 2025 Accessibility Award for adaptive programming and 2026 Play Annapolis Trailblazer Award

What We Do & How Your Support Helps

Your sponsorship directly funds grassroots community initiatives, inclusive adaptive programs, and equipment distribution across Anne Arundel County.

Youth & Adult Outreach: Provides free tennis lessons, program delivery, and equipment to under-resourced communities. In 2026 alone, over 375 youth and 100 adults participated in 60+ Tennis Alliance programs.
Adaptive Tennis Programs: Delivers specialized programs, including Special Olympics, Wheelchair Tennis, and Blind & Low Vision Tennis.
Volunteer Program: Engages a network of 100+ active volunteers and serves as an official AACPS Volunteer Program partner.
County Tennis Hall of Fame: Founder and host of the Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame, launched in 2025 to honor community leaders.
Truxton Park Programs: Provides affordable recreation tennis at Truxton Park, driving its recognition as the 2025 Racquet Sports Industry Public Facility of the Year.
Health & Character Development: Combines athletic instruction with educational components promoting healthy eating, resiliency, focus, sportsmanship, and discipline.
Community Engagement: Hosts 6-week structured programs, introductory clinics, and active participation in local health fairs.

Why Tennis? The Power of the Sport

Tennis is a unique lifetime sport that fosters health, family connection, and long-term personal growth.

Accessible & Inclusive: Courts in public parks and schools are free to access. Tennis Alliance programs remove financial barriers by providing free rackets and balls to participants.
Health & Longevity: Recent health studies show tennis players live an average of 9.7 years longer than non-players—the highest longevity boost among major sports studied.
Rapid Growth: National tennis participation continues to grow and reached a record 27.2 million players in 2025.
Lifetime Sport: Builds strength, body composition, values learned through sport, and family connections across all age groups and skill levels.

Contact Info

To learn more about our programs or get involved, please email Louise Gengler Thomas at LThomas@tennisallianceaac.org or visit tennisallianceaac.org.

2026 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Fundraiser

Join us in support of the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County and the 2026 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame Induction Class