USTA Heart of America

06/18/2026

2027-2028 USTA Heart of America Board Nominations Applications are officially OPEN! We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Board and help guide the future of tennis in our district. If you want to make a lasting impact on our programs, leagues, and community outreach, we want you. Nominations close July 31st!

Apply for the Board Here:

06/17/2026

Upcoming Husband & Wife National Level 1 Tournament will be at Overland Park Racquet Club August 7-9th! Read more about the tournament and a few couples here:

Two local couples share how tennis shaped their relationships as they prepare to compete in the 2026 USTA National Husband and Wife tournament in Overland Park.

06/16/2026

The 2026 USTA Heart of America Award nominations are now open!!

Nominate today!! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPWf6FYsDWyH1Xwm3xC4L1KYfMkXURH-AbDTnxSHoV8pBMg/viewform

The 2026 USTA Heart of America Award nominations are officially OPEN! Do you know a coach who goes the extra mile, a junior with amazing sportsmanship, or a volunteer who keeps our courts running? Now is the time to give them the recognition they deserve.

Nominate here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdzPWf6FYsDWyH1Xwm3xC4L1KYfMkXURH-AbDTnxSHoV8pBMg/viewform

Deadline: August 30th however we highly encourage all nominations to be submitted by August 14th!

06/04/2026

2027-2028 USTA Heart of America Board Nominations Applications are officially OPEN! We are looking for passionate, dedicated individuals to join our Board and help guide the future of tennis in our district. If you want to make a lasting impact on our programs, leagues, and community outreach, we want you.

Apply for the Board Here:

06/02/2026

Do you know a league player who exemplifies true sportsmanship? Nominate them today!

We are thrilled to introduce our new and improved Adult Sportsmanship Award Nomination Form! We’ve made it easier than ever to shine a spotlight on the players who make our league a great place to play.

We aren't just looking for the top scorers—we want to honor the players who:
🤝 Treat opponents, teammates, and officials with unwavering respect.
💪 Maintain a positive attitude, win or lose.
🎉 Lift others up and keep the game fun for everyone.
If someone in your league comes to mind, don't let their great attitude go unnoticed. Take two minutes to shout them out!
👉 https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSc2JplU4D-Mp49WmGeidDG8XgB1_ugTqZy4Nq4PbyB4ksm3eA/viewform
Let’s celebrate the best of our community. Who are you nominating first?

Please nominate a fellow adult player for a USTA Heart of America Sportsmanship Prize! Winners will be chosen monthly. Please note that all nominations will be compiled for the 2026 Shawna Froeschl Adult Sportsmanship Award at the 2026 USTA Heart of America Annual Awards. You can read more about tha...

05/28/2026

It has been a successful National Tennis Month! Join us to wrap up National Tennis Month May 31st at Chicken N Pickle Overland Park from 4-6 for Red Ball Tennis. Register today: https://playtennis.usta.com/USTAHeartofAmericaDistrict/EventsV2/Summary/8c9d02ba-5151-4e82-a13b-0030c1b6b124?fbclid=IwY2xjawSFrgBleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5MzF4NlNxMzdMYktMMlBWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHnCo1iJ0j5sNxcIV1RwA_TPmiYCivt0NfFF3z9ZjVlfBv1KY-IBJ6HbSfLqs_aem_YWdncwBAPqmV-hj8Ah_4khLF50qj&brid=YWdncwGjSZz3S-C6RX8-vVIJk7B2

We look forward to seeing you on the court!!

Join USTA Heart of America at Chicken N Pickle on May 31st for a Sunday Funday you won't want to miss! We’re wrapping up National Tennis Month with Red Ball Drop-In Play from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Register here: https://playtennis.usta.com/USTAHeartofAmericaDistrict/EventsV2/Summary/8c9d02ba-5151-4e82-a13b-0030c1b6b124

See you on the court!

05/26/2026

This Saturday!!!! LVBL at Plaza Tennis Center KC. Sign up today!! https://app.lvbl.club/?fbclid=IwY2xjawSC-9pleHRuA2FlbQIxMABicmlkETF5MzF4NlNxMzdMYktMMlBWc3J0YwZhcHBfaWQQMjIyMDM5MTc4ODIwMDg5MgABHkAD5jzXNfxaLKMU7nsZjJkKGbm0Ks90zOR372OSrzZI4JEcCwkgULj8hbLy_aem_YWdncwBAxXNaUzGC3VCPTQjSOrae&brid=YWdncwHIRQ85voXy1wk4VrFmJHu4 #/user/play/3f548239-7f14-45a6-ae3a-0c499353bbd1/event/06cf4b90-8635-4849-ae9c-c7e088f504af

We are beyond excited to announce that LVBL (Liveball) is making its Kansas City debut! If you haven't experienced it yet, LVBL is the high-energy, fast-paced, "King/Queen of the Court" style game that has been taking cities like LA and NYC by storm.

Join LVBL and USTA Heart of America at the Plaza Tennis Center on May 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for an unforgettable social night of tennis.

Let’s show them how Kansas City plays! Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to sweat, smile, and compete.

👉 Register here: https://app.lvbl.club/ #/user/play/3f548239-7f14-45a6-ae3a-0c499353bbd1/event/06cf4b90-8635-4849-ae9c-c7e088f504af

05/19/2026

Captains, have you ever wondered how to use the USTA Tennis App, this video has some great tips on managing your team’s availability, lineups and communicating all match details to your players.

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05/14/2026

We are beyond excited to announce that LVBL (Liveball) is making its Kansas City debut! If you haven't experienced it yet, LVBL is the high-energy, fast-paced, "King/Queen of the Court" style game that has been taking cities like LA and NYC by storm.

Join LVBL and USTA Heart of America at the Plaza Tennis Center on May 30th from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM for an unforgettable social night of tennis.

Let’s show them how Kansas City plays! Space is limited, so grab your spot and get ready to sweat, smile, and compete.

👉 Register here: https://app.lvbl.club/ #/user/play/3f548239-7f14-45a6-ae3a-0c499353bbd1/event/06cf4b90-8635-4849-ae9c-c7e088f504af

05/11/2026

Join USTA Heart of America at Chicken N Pickle on May 31st for a Sunday Funday you won't want to miss! We’re wrapping up National Tennis Month with Red Ball Drop-In Play from 4:00 PM – 6:00 PM.

Register here: https://playtennis.usta.com/USTAHeartofAmericaDistrict/EventsV2/Summary/8c9d02ba-5151-4e82-a13b-0030c1b6b124

See you on the court!