Atta.org
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Atlanta Team Tennis Association (ATTA)
Description
ATTA began in 1987 as a social tennis organization for the Atlanta gay and lesbian community with founding members Steve Wentworth, David Black, Eric Keys, and Tony Lance spearheading its establishment. ATTA is the Atlanta affiliate of the Gay and Lesbian Tennis Alliance (GLTA). At times over 300 members strong, ATTA remains one of the largest GLTA clubs in North America. In 2005, ATTA became a Community Tennis Association of USTA Georgia. We are non-discriminatory, welcoming participants of all backgrounds and sexual orientations. We strive to promote social, recreational, and healthy competitive tennis through a variety of activities. Listed below are just a few of the activities and opportunities that are enjoyed by the members of ATTA.
Open Play is a "social" doubles-only tennis activity in which participants play a set and then may mix-and-match partners and/or opponents for the next set. Arrive alone, in pairs, or bring a whole group of friends and sign up in groups of four on the queue listing board to wait for the first open court. Open Play is generally held on Saturday afternoons from 1:00 to 6:00 at Glenlake Tennis Center in Decatur although sometimes it may begin earlier than 1:00 if courts are available. You may arrive at the courts at any time during Open Play and get worked into the queue and play just a little or all afternoon. The cost for the afternoon is $4.00 for members, and $7.00 for non-members regardless of how many sets you end up playing. Open Play is an excellent way to meet other ATTA members and, because you may play with members of varying skill levels, a great way to improve your game. Click "Calendar of Events" link at toolbar to the left or view "Latest News" section of ATTA's home page for the next Open Play date and time. It's always a good idea to call Glenlake Tennis Center at 404-377-7231 to verify that Open Play is being held due to possible weather delays, holidays, or court scheduling conflicts.
Friday Night Mixers are held intermittently throughout the year at either Dekalb Tennis Center, Glenlake Tennis Center or Piedmont Park Tennis Center. Men and Women players mix together in an evening of social and competitive tennis. You begin on a court with players of similar playing ability and play for 20 minutes, keeping score. After 20 minutes, the team that is winning moves "up" to a higher court and the team that is losing moves "down" to a lower court and partners split and play with new partners giving the opportunity to meet and play with new people. These 20 minute cycles continue over the course of the evening until the mixer is over. Refreshments are occasionally served before, during or after the mixer. Fees apply. Click on "Calendar of Events" from toolbar at the left for the date/location of the next Friday Night Mixer.
Contact
- Atlanta Team Tennis Association
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- Scottdale GA
- United States 30079
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- +1.404806906
