Wheelchair Tennis Materials and Resources
The Wheelchair Tennis Committee promotes and develops recreational and competitive wheelchair tennis through education, training, and marketing information. Available publications include Tennis in a Wheelchair and Wheelchair Tennis: Myth to Reality. Videos and public service announcements are available for training, teaching and marketing purposes. The USTA also provides information about tournaments, exhibitions, clinics and instructional camps for juniors and adults.
Wheelchair tennis is one of the most challenging of all wheelchair sports. Since 1979, the sport has been promoted in the US by the National Foundation of Wheelchair Tennis (NFWT). The Wheelchair Tennis Players Association (WPTA) formed in 1981 under the auspices of NFWT. 1998 marked the merger of the WTPA into the USTA structure. Since then the USTA has actively managed wheelchair tennis activities. USTA National Wheelchair Tennis
Related Links
International Tennis Federation's Wheelchair Tennis Page
Lots of good information, including forms for ordering materials and books.
ITF's Wheelchair Tennis Merchandise Order Form
Requires the free Adobe Reader software to open - great manuals, histories, etc.
ITF's Wheelchair Tennis Handbook
Requires the free Abode Reader software - CAUTION! - this is a 120-page file
Accessible Events helps non-profit organizations enable people with physical disabilities to lead full and active lives through recreational opportunities.
Sports 'n' Strokes an online magazine for wheelchair players involved in all sports, including tennis.
Sacramento Capitals Wheelchair Tennis Association - SCWTA hosts tournaments and clinics.
Teaming Individuals Emphasizing Sports - TIES that Bind, Sacramento. Hosts Up/Down Tournaments, Clinics, and the newest Up/Down USTA League !!
The South Bay Smash Tennis Team - Located in San Jose. A competitive team for all levels, and welcomes new players! They also host the Golden State Challenge.