I am honestly stunned to share that they have officially agreed to lower the membership fees. This win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up and refused to settle for the price hikes. Thank you for showing that our collective choices carry real weight.
September 13, 2019
Final supporters
We are Tennis Players from all across the USA.
Many of us are current or former USTA members.
We love the game of tennis but want to save money too.
As smart and savvy Tennis Bargains Fans & Tennis Consumers, we will be heard!
**We have a Choice and a Voice! We Vote with our $$$**
Sure it would be nice to take part in US Tennis - but it definitely does NOT need to be with USTA. Sign our petition below to request lower fees, and to respect us as Valued Members.
The $44 for 1 year of USTA membership is TOO HIGH!
To actually *play tennis in any USTA event* - any Leagues or Tournaments cost EXTRA Money. This doesn't make sense for new members and those on a budget. It was $30 just a few years ago, now it's almost 50% more?!
"The high price and lack of incentives from USTA prohibits many middle class Americans like myself and my family members to join or renew any longer." - Avid Tennis Player, USA
Option #1:
Try lower-priced options to play tennis!
1) Meetup.com Tennis @ Local Social Events (Free to Join) - [LINK]
2) WTT Rec Leagues (Co-Ed SIngles and Doubles) - [LINK]
3) Neighborhood tennis leagues to join, with no fees - [LINK]
Update: DO NOT JOIN "PlayYourCourt", lots of issues with the owner and harassment reported against at least one of their coaches in the past. Avoid at all costs!
Option #2:
Email our sample letter to USTA and demand change!
**Click HERE to send a Sample Email to USTA Membership Services & Organization**
I've included a sample message address / template / request to help you get started!
They can ignore my emails, but I'm sure if enough of you send it, they'll listen!
Feel free to add your own comments! Thanks for helping us out too!!
What would Dr. Arthur Ashe say to CEO Katrina Adams if he could speak today?!
How is our money being used to spread Education and the love of the Game to future generations? Why are we paying for too many staff and to your increased salary but we the tennis community get less in return:
- For seniors: Tennis is a great way to stay fit and keep the mind sharp. USTA: Don't steal this gift and their savings from them!
- For Aspiring young students: have the talent but not the money to pursue Tennis over other sports.
- For adults on fixed incomes: many just want to try this wonderful sport in America and enjoy competition for the first time without paying a fortune.
Prices for the US Open and USTA Membership directly disenfranchises many people.
- Some minorities may be less inclined to play a "country club sport".
- Tennis teaches great habits and morals - let's make it more globally inclusive!
- Spread the joy and gift of Tennis.
- Let it be as free as it can be. - JCtennis.com
Save this great sport of Tennis in America - PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION BELOW!
We intend to forward our message to our Tennis Friends, Fans and Family. Our message will reach hundreds and hundreds more each month.
Join Hundreds of your fellow Tennis Players.
**Click HERE to send a Sample Email to USTA Membership Services & Organization**
Includes a sample message address / template / requests to help you get started!
They can ignore one email, but I'm sure if enough of you send it, they'll listen!
Feel free to add your own comments! Thanks for helping us out too!!
A Vote for Tennis Bargains, is a Vote for Saving Money with Tennis!
**My name is JC and I endorse this message.**
Updates
September 1, 2019
I really thought this might just be a quiet note about my own frustration when I started. Reading all your stories about how these costs have impacted your families has been truly humbling and unexpected. Thank you for showing me that I am definitely not the only one who feels this way.
September 1, 2019
I really never imagined that so many of you felt the same way about these membership costs. Seeing this momentum grow is entirely down to the community that started talking about this when I was still just hoping for a few replies. It is genuinely humbling to see people united by a simple request for fairness.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2019
50 Comments
Dear USTA officials, I and other 700,000 members of this organization love tennis very much! However majority of us working hard for living counting every dollar. Please lower the membership fee to let us afford it that we can be a part of tennis community and make this great sport even more popular. Thank you in advance.
Too expensive for a 70 year old on a fixed income. Also, here in Green valley, AZ joining a usta league is controlled by local cliques who decide who gets in and plays. Don't need the grief of paying $ 44 for tennis mag subscription.
Funds is one reason I stopped playing tournaments along with lack of interest and thought in repeated prizes after winning in division. Do not understand benefit in USTA fee, team sign up fee and court fees. For the first time in 6 years will not max out potential opportunities to play tennis i.e. 18&Over and 40&over in both CTL, LATA along with 18&Over SATA and 18&Over HHI.
I wonder how many people have tried USTA once (for a year) and decided it is not worth the cost to renew?! Lack of member retention seems like a huge issue if they constantly have to churn for new members.
Good idea, I wonder if they could offer a "digital only" one where they waste money don't printing those magazines.
i agree 100%
yes, i grew up playing and loving a sport that crossed socioeconomic lines but now it seems that is not the case. Make the game accessible to all.
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I am honestly stunned to share that they have officially agreed to lower the membership fees. This win belongs entirely to the people who spoke up and refused to settle for the price hikes. Thank you for showing that our collective choices carry real weight.
September 13, 2019
Final supporters
We are Tennis Players from all across the USA.
Many of us are current or former USTA members.
We love the game of tennis but want to save money too.
As smart and savvy Tennis Bargains Fans & Tennis Consumers, we will be heard!
**We have a Choice and a Voice! We Vote with our $$$**
Sure it would be nice to take part in US Tennis - but it definitely does NOT need to be with USTA. Sign our petition below to request lower fees, and to respect us as Valued Members.
The $44 for 1 year of USTA membership is TOO HIGH!
To actually *play tennis in any USTA event* - any Leagues or Tournaments cost EXTRA Money. This doesn't make sense for new members and those on a budget. It was $30 just a few years ago, now it's almost 50% more?!
"The high price and lack of incentives from USTA prohibits many middle class Americans like myself and my family members to join or renew any longer." - Avid Tennis Player, USA
Option #1:
Try lower-priced options to play tennis!
1) Meetup.com Tennis @ Local Social Events (Free to Join) - [LINK]
2) WTT Rec Leagues (Co-Ed SIngles and Doubles) - [LINK]
3) Neighborhood tennis leagues to join, with no fees - [LINK]
Update: DO NOT JOIN "PlayYourCourt", lots of issues with the owner and harassment reported against at least one of their coaches in the past. Avoid at all costs!
Option #2:
Email our sample letter to USTA and demand change!
**Click HERE to send a Sample Email to USTA Membership Services & Organization**
I've included a sample message address / template / request to help you get started!
They can ignore my emails, but I'm sure if enough of you send it, they'll listen!
Feel free to add your own comments! Thanks for helping us out too!!
What would Dr. Arthur Ashe say to CEO Katrina Adams if he could speak today?!
How is our money being used to spread Education and the love of the Game to future generations? Why are we paying for too many staff and to your increased salary but we the tennis community get less in return:
- For seniors: Tennis is a great way to stay fit and keep the mind sharp. USTA: Don't steal this gift and their savings from them!
- For Aspiring young students: have the talent but not the money to pursue Tennis over other sports.
- For adults on fixed incomes: many just want to try this wonderful sport in America and enjoy competition for the first time without paying a fortune.
Prices for the US Open and USTA Membership directly disenfranchises many people.
- Some minorities may be less inclined to play a "country club sport".
- Tennis teaches great habits and morals - let's make it more globally inclusive!
- Spread the joy and gift of Tennis.
- Let it be as free as it can be. - JCtennis.com
Save this great sport of Tennis in America - PLEASE SIGN THIS PETITION BELOW!
We intend to forward our message to our Tennis Friends, Fans and Family. Our message will reach hundreds and hundreds more each month.
Join Hundreds of your fellow Tennis Players.
**Click HERE to send a Sample Email to USTA Membership Services & Organization**
Includes a sample message address / template / requests to help you get started!
They can ignore one email, but I'm sure if enough of you send it, they'll listen!
Feel free to add your own comments! Thanks for helping us out too!!
A Vote for Tennis Bargains, is a Vote for Saving Money with Tennis!
**My name is JC and I endorse this message.**
Updates
September 1, 2019
I really thought this might just be a quiet note about my own frustration when I started. Reading all your stories about how these costs have impacted your families has been truly humbling and unexpected. Thank you for showing me that I am definitely not the only one who feels this way.
September 1, 2019
I really never imagined that so many of you felt the same way about these membership costs. Seeing this momentum grow is entirely down to the community that started talking about this when I was still just hoping for a few replies. It is genuinely humbling to see people united by a simple request for fairness.
Reached 100 supporters
September 1, 2019
50 Comments
Not only we have to pay annual fees, I believe we have to play for each league we play also. I love ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Associations). Only pay $22 I believe and cover entire year for all leagues I play.
Dear USTA officials, I and other 700,000 members of this organization love tennis very much! However majority of us working hard for living counting every dollar. Please lower the membership fee to let us afford it that we can be a part of tennis community and make this great sport even more popular. Thank you in advance.
Too expensive for a 70 year old on a fixed income. Also, here in Green valley, AZ joining a usta league is controlled by local cliques who decide who gets in and plays. Don't need the grief of paying $ 44 for tennis mag subscription.
Funds is one reason I stopped playing tournaments along with lack of interest and thought in repeated prizes after winning in division. Do not understand benefit in USTA fee, team sign up fee and court fees. For the first time in 6 years will not max out potential opportunities to play tennis i.e. 18&Over and 40&over in both CTL, LATA along with 18&Over SATA and 18&Over HHI.
I wonder how many people have tried USTA once (for a year) and decided it is not worth the cost to renew?! Lack of member retention seems like a huge issue if they constantly have to churn for new members.
Good idea, I wonder if they could offer a "digital only" one where they waste money don't printing those magazines.
i agree 100%
yes, i grew up playing and loving a sport that crossed socioeconomic lines but now it seems that is not the case. Make the game accessible to all.
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Not only we have to pay annual fees, I believe we have to play for each league we play also. I love ALTA (Atlanta Lawn Tennis Associations). Only pay $22 I believe and cover entire year for all leagues I play.