United States Court Tennis Association
The United States Court Tennis Association (USCTA) is the governing body for the sport of real tennis in the United States. The first association president, William L. Van Alen, convened its initial meeting on January 30, 1955 at New York City's Racquet and Tennis Club. The USCTA regulates, promotes, and preserves the game of Court Tennis in the United States.
Besides the promulgation of tennis rules, the USCTA has the authority to coordinate and control all championships and major competitions, and in conjunction with its member clubs, organize and conduct tournaments for all levels of play in America. It publishes an annual report, newsletters, a fixtures calendar and other announcements; hosts an annual dinner each autumn in New York; raises funds for the construction, maintenance, and restoration of courts, and for supporting the development of female and junior players; and conducts relations with other national governing bodies around the world; promotes international play and supports the U.S. at international competitions. One of its most essential functions is the vigorous support of professionals in America, without whom the continued existence of the game would be precarious. The Association provides prize money for tournaments like the National Open, the U.S. Professional Singles, and the U.S. Open.
The United States Court Tennis Preservation Foundation, incorporated in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 26, 1994 is an affiliated charitable organization (501(c)3) that promotes education and training for young players, the preservation of existing historic courts, and construction of new venues. The foundation is headquartered at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia.
In 2019, there are 10 active courts (at 9 clubs) in the United States: Boston, Newport, Tuxedo Park, NY, New York City, Lakewood, NJ (Georgian Court University), Philadelphia, Chicago, McLean, VA and Aiken, SC. Greentree, Manhasset Long Island is dormant.