THE
MACON TENNIS ASSOCIATION
An Award Winning Community Tennis
Association
Board of Directors and Committee Listing - updated August
2010
The Macon Tennis Association was one of the first Community
Tennis Associations in Georgia, founded in the early 1970’s by
John Drew Smith, Macon’s first teaching pro, with help from his
“Legion of Ladies” and other avid tennis supporters.
Since early days, MTA volunteers have hosted junior and adult
tournament events, bringing thousands of visitors to our city
and courts each year. We welcome each of you as you join the
many champions who have played in Macon along the way to tennis
success!
With a current membership of approximately 1,200 and over 85
teams playing USTA League Tennis each season, the MTA is a
thriving organization. Partnering with the City of Macon Parks &
Recreation Departments, the MTA offers the beginning junior or
adult player the opportunity to learn this great game, then to
join team play at his/her appropriate level.
The MTA is involved in several events each year that celebrate
tennis in our community, highlighting programs and benefits this
wonderful sport. The MTA annual meeting is held each November,
kicked off by the John Drew Smith Memorial Tournament and ending
with an Award Dinner for MTA members, USTA, STA, and GTA guests,
and local dignitaries.
The MTA has received national and
regional recognition as a CTA of excellence:
2009
2007
2006
2004
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USTA Georgia Tournament of The Year : Adult Mixed Doubles
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USTA Georgia Wheelchajr Player of the Year: Byran Lankford
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USTA Georgia Junior Girl Player of the Year: Link Leskowsky
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USTA Southern “Gerri Rothwell Award:
Donna Bailey
2003
2002
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Tennis Industry Association’s National CTA of the Year
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USTA Southern Team Tennis Event of the Year: Southern Combo
Doubles
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USTA Georgia Adult Tournament of the Year: John Drew Smith
Memorial
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USTA Southern Special Event of the Year:
Macon-A-Racket
Donna Bailey
Executive Director, MTA
League Director, MTA
Doreen Burton
President, MTA Board of Directors
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