About ALTA

The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association (ALTA) is a non-profit organization devoted to the development of tennis for recreation and physical fitness and is pledged to maintain the rules of play and high standard of sportsmanship. The primary function of ALTA is scheduling league play for adult teams and junior teams in the five-county metro area. A facility annexation program was developed in 1988 to include qualifying facilities in counties adjacent to the metro counties.

ALTA is affiliated with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) through membership in the Southern Tennis Association (STA) and abides by the USTA rules of tennis and code of play.

Volunteer officers comprise the Board of Directors and the Executive Committee who in turn direct over 200 league coordinators and a paid office staff of seven people. ALTA publishes a bi-monthly magazine, Net News.

History of ALTA

Malon Courts, one of three ALTA founders in 1934.

The Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association was first registered with The United States Lawn Tennis Association in 1934. The purpose of the organization at that time was to promote tennis tournaments and junior tennis development in the Atlanta area.

ALTA started league play in 1971 with less than 1,000 members. It grew to almost 10,000 in 1975, 35,000 in 1982, over 51,000 in 1988 and 71,000 in 1992. Today ALTA has approximately 80,000 members. It has evolved from a small group of volunteers to a large non-profit corporation licensed by the State of Georgia and recognized by tennis players around the world.

Net News Magazine

Tennis in Atlanta is more than a sport; it's a way of life for ALTA's approximately 80,000 members. ALTA is the largest recreational community tennis league in the world, and Net News is the only way to reach all of these people.

More information on ALTA's Net News magazine and contact information.

ALTA Foundation

The ALTA Foundation, Inc., has been in existence since 1986. It was created by ALTA to promote health, character, sportsmanship, and responsible citizenship by using the game of tennis to support, not only amateur athletes, but programs for the disadvantaged, the physically and mentally challenged, and to provide inner-city youth new opportunities for the future.

The ALTA Foundation is dependent upon dedicated volunteers, most of whom live within the 5 county metropolitan Atlanta area. Through its various programs, the Foundation touches thousands of adults, juniors, and handicapped players in the Atlanta area, as well as nationally.

ALTA Merchandise

Lorymac Design, Inc. is the official licensee of Atlanta Lawn Tennis Association merchandise. Please visit www.lorymac.com to purchase official ALTA merchandise. ALTA logo merchandise is available through this website only. Lorymac Design also offers customized ALTA logo court fence signs as well as seasonal, limited edition Division Winner and City Finals merchandise.