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Help Fight Arthritis in May With a Walk Near You

The Arthritis Walk is the Arthritis Foundation's annual nationwide event that supports public awareness and raises funds to fight arthritis, the nation's leading cause of disability. It is a tremendous opportunity to help improve the lives of the 46 million men, women and children with arthritis. Read More

Joplin Players Serving at BNP Paribas Open

Six high school tennis players from Joplin, Missouri are traveling to Indian Wells, California, this weekend for what could be the experience of a lifetime. They will work as ball kids at the 2012 BNP Paribas Open starting today. The group will be afforded the unique opportunity to be on the same court as the best players in the world, serving among the 300 ball kids who will cover eight courts and 250 matches during this year's tournament. Read More

Former Section President Leigh Strassner Passes Away at 76

Former USTA Missouri Valley president Leigh Strassner passed away on Sunday, February 5. Strassner was influential in both the St. Louis and Missouri Valley tennis communities and leaves behind a lasting legacy to many. He was inducted into the section's Hall of Fame in 2008. Read More

March Into Tennis With a Youth Registration Event

Attend or host a Youth Tennis Event during March to get kids introduced to the game of tennis. Find out how to get involved! Read More

Homestead Country Club to Host US Open National Playoffs

Homestead Country Club in Prairie Village, Kansas will host the Missouri Valley US Open National Playoffs June 28-July 1. Read More

Section Wraps Up 2011 Annual Conference

More than 200 people attended the USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference from December 2-4 at the Sheraton Hotel in Overland Park, Kansas. Read More

USTA Missouri Valley Annual Conference Set for December 2-4

Tennis: "Teaming" with Opportunity is this year's theme. Highlights include workshops with nationally renowned speakers Gary Avischious and Bob Harris, USTA Director of Youth Play and Competition Craig Jones, a Friday night social event, the Annual Awards Ceremony and Hall of Fame Induction and an on-court Play Day on Saturday and a USTA national overview on Sunday with USTA Vice President Carol Welder. Register today! Read More

Give Your Child the Gift of Tennis

With new rules, kid-sized racquets and lower-bouncing balls, now is the time to get your kids ready to join in on the fun. Read More

KC Team Wins WTT Rec League Title

Recreational tennis teams from California, Florida, Minnesota, Missouri, and New Jersey captured national championship titles at the World TeamTennis Rec League National Finals, which concluded Sunday afternoon at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden in Indian Wells, Calif. A field of 54 recreational tennis teams representing 15 states, competed for national championship titles in 12 divisions during the three-day tournament. Read More

An Interview With Jackson Withrow

Fresh off his Boys 18 national championship at Kalamazoo, Jackson Withrow talks National Playoffs, the US Open and Big Apple life. Read More

Interview with Davis Cup Captain Jim Courier

Davis Cup captain Jim Courier talks with the Missouri Valley about the upcoming tie against Spain and the future of American tennis. Read More

Joplin Tennis Community Recovering from Tornado

The Joplin tennis community is working to recover from a tornado that hit the city. Find out how you can help the efforts. Read More

USTA announces new rule change for 10-and-under Tennis

The USTA announced today that it has passed new rules governing competition for 10-and-under tennis tournaments. The new rules require that 10-and-under tournaments be played using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, on smaller courts and utilizing shorter, lighter racquets. The rule change follows the International Tennis Federation’s recent rule change and will take effect on January 1, 2012. It will apply to all USTA-sanctioned events for children 10-and-under. Read More

Bastables Ready to Compete at US Open National Playoffs

Kim and Jack Bastable will take to the court at the US Open National Playoffs in Prairie Village, Kansas, starting June 28. Read More

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