Our Community Partners

Second Serve Foundation was created with the mission of transforming the lives of youth in central Virginia. Our aim is to provide education and valuable life skills through tennis training. As a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, Second Serve has an unwavering commitment to develop and grow a healthy community. https://secondserverva.org/

Richmond City Parks, Recreation and Community Facilities
encourages a healthy and sustainable lifestyle and is committed to "One Richmond" by enriching one's quality of life in providing effective, efficient, and high-quality leisure facilities, sites, services, and programs for all generations. www.rva.gov/parks-recreation

As one of the oldest and most successful non-profit tennis organizations in the U.S., the Richmond Tennis Association supports the growth and love of tennis in RVA. Founded in 1954 and operating as a 501(c)(3), the RTA manages junior and adult tennis programs and events throughout the year for players of all ages and abilities in the greater Richmond area. The RTA won National Organization of the year in 1993 by the USTA and continues today as a key organizer of tennis in Richmond. www.RichmondTennis.org

Founded in 2007, the Black Tennis Hall of Fame is now located in Richmond, Virginia, and serves as a non-profit 501(c)3 organization dedicated to preserving the history of African American tennis and honoring those who made a global impact on the ideals of sportsmanship and human rights, with special consideration extended to those who overcame racial barriers. www.BlackTennisHallofFame.com

Metro Richmond Tennis Club is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization that promotes the sport of tennis through education, skill development, competition, and fun. Founded in 2010, the organization has helped countless youth and adults develop athletic skills while having a rewarding experience in the sport by promoting fitness and camaraderie. www.MetroRichmondTennisClub.org

In 2019, the Arthur Ashe Boulevard Celebration Founders hosted a series of events to celebrate and commemorate the unveiling of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and the purpose of his life. As part of this commemoration, a Tennis Under the Lights event was held at Byrd Park Tennis Courts, bringing together the community and tennis players in a night of competition and celebration. https://arthurasheblvd.com/

As project consultant, the USTA and USTA Mid-Atlantic Foundation champion tennis for healthier lives and communities, making the sport accessible to all in the Mid-Atlantic region. www.ustamidatlanticfoundation.org

The Richmond Hall of Fame was established in 1990 by the Richmond Tennis Association to recognize those with considerable dedication, both on and off the court, to the Richmond tennis community. Visit www.richmondtennis.org/hall-of-fame to view a list of inductees over the years.

Tennis Under the Lights is a community-oriented summer event series in Richmond that aims to bring people together through the sport of tennis, while also honoring the legacy of Arthur Ashe. The event began in 2019 in conjunction with the renaming of Arthur Ashe Boulevard and has since grown into a recurring celebration of inclusivity, athletics, and public access. Through free evening tennis clinics, entertaining matches open to all levels, and social festivities, the program fosters health, connection, and education around the game. Importantly, proceeds and donations from Tennis Under the Lights are channeled into supporting both junior and adult tennis development initiatives across Richmond through nonprofit partners like the Richmond Tennis Association (RTA) and Metro Richmond Tennis Club (MRTC). Let’s Play. Visit www.tennisunderthelightsrva.com