Supporting and promoting the sport of tennis among adults and juniors in the Richmond area.
Junior and adult players participating in RTA programs and tournaments each year, including RVA’s biggest events.
Juniors in RTA’s tennis pathways – from free inner-city beginner clinics to supporting college bound players.
72 years strong—the RTA is one of the oldest and strongest non-profit community tennis orginizations in the U.S.
The Rising Stars Academy
Serving kids in Richmond who might not otherwise have the chance to play, in partnership with Richmond Parks & Rec.
Richmond Elite Development
Training Richmond’s top 16 boys and 16 girls with college tennis aspirations to reach their potential on and off the court.
Featured Events
Thalhimer Club Challenge
One of Richmond, Virginia’s biggest tennis events and competitions of the year between RVA’s largest 12 clubs.
“City” Series Tournaments
Since 1974, these annual tournaments (junior, Mixed, Open, 40+) award coveted “City” titles for singles and doubles.
Junior Team Tennis League
The Mid-Atlantic’s largest Junior Team Tennis program for U8-18 leagues that run in spring, summer and fall seasons.
Tennis Under the Lights
A tribute to Arthur Ashe, Jr., these summer Thursday night tennis community events include a FREE clinic and tourney.
Get Involved
As a 501(c)3, the RTA has volunteer, sponsorship, donation, and Board Member opportunities for all. Join the fun!
Richmond Tennis Association
Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) is one of the oldest and most successful non-profit tennis organizations in the United States. Recognized as a top community organization by both the USTA and USTA/Mid-Atlantic Section, the RTA operates a variety of tennis programs and events throughout the year for tennis players of all ages and abilities.
Irv Cantor – President, Richmond Tennis Association








