PO Box 11915
Bakersfield CA,93389
(661) 747-4873
Welcome to the KCTA
Supporting the Kern County tennis community since 1965.
Dear Friend of KCTA,
KCTA’s journey the past several years has gone farther and higher than anyone could have imagined. We owe that success to the 50 years of hard work by those who preceded us and the many generous volunteers and sponsors who support us today.
You understand the impact we have had on youth in our community better than most. Our 2025 Annual Impact Report (below) provides details on the scope of our work in improving the high school tennis experience and lives of hundreds of kids each year. Tennis is fun, but what you are helping us accomplish – enabling access to a wholesome after-school activity – goes far beyond that.
With your support, Give Big Kern has become our most important fundraiser, and it is that time again. We are proud to have been #1 in Education and Youth Development for the past three years and consistently rank in or near the overall Top Ten. Our goal this year is $50,000, and we will need your help to achieve it. The official Giving Day is Tuesday, May 5, but the online portal is open, and you can make your donation/investment today.
We are working hard to earn the trust you have shown in us. If you have been a sponsor in the past, we hope you will renew and even consider increasing your level of support. If you have not been a donor before, we ask that you join us in our mission to support Kern County youth – the demand for our services continues to grow and costs are increasing despite our reliance on volunteers.
On behalf of hundreds of young people across Kern County, we thank you.
KCTA Board of Directors
Testimonials
SNAPS! — Kern Community Tennis Association
Boys Tennis Season Kickoff
Bakersfield Life
Feb 28, 2025
By Lisa Kimble
UPCOMING EVENTS
May - 2026
1 - 3 - McDonald's Junior Tournament at Stockdale Country Club
4 - 8 - Hit the Target Adult Tennis Classic at Seven Oaks
5 - Give Big Kern - KCTA Fundraiser.
12 - KCTA Ladies' Clinic at Stockdale County Club.
Frank Thiessen Memorial Tournament
Singles & Doubles/Mixed
Postponed to
June 12 - 14.
More information coming soon.
Mother Nature is frowning heavily on our scheduling of the 2026 Thiessen Memorial Tournament - this weekend's forecast contains much rain. As a result, we have decided to postpone the tournament until June 12 - 14. We hope you will be able to participate that weekend, but we know there will be some schedule conflicts. Please let us know if you want your entry fee returned, and we will make arrangements to do so. More details will be forthcoming. Thank you for your support of Kern County youth.
Coming Soon
McDonald’s Junior Tennis Tournament
Stockdale Country Club, Bakersfield, CA
Dates: May 1–3, 2026
Contact:
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Tournament Director: Hassan Ndayishimiye
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Phone: (332) 465-3494
DRAWS
BAKERSFIELD RECOGNIZED AS USTA SOCAL'S FIRST TENNIS TOWN!
Our tennis community and tradition were recognized in a brief ceremony on BRC's center court during the BTOpen. Trevor Kronemann, SCTA Executive Director, presented an award to local leaders recognizing Bakersfield as its inaugural Tennis Town. Receiving the award on behalf of our tennis community were Mayor Karen Goh, Tracy Burrell, Hank Pfister, Mark Fredriksz, Zach Gomez, Dave Krueger, and Robert Limpias. In response, Mayor Goh issued a proclamation declaring March 17 - 23 to be Bakersfield Loves Tennis Week. Learn more by clicking on the links to read the article, proclamation, or watch the video.
