PO Box 11915
Bakersfield CA,93389
(661) 747-4873
Welcome to the KCTA
Supporting the Kern County tennis community since 1965.
Thank You!
Dear Friends of KCTA:
The 2026 Give Big Kern campaign has officially concluded, and we have much for which to be thankful. We received support from the community at a level never seen before. We exceeded our goal, surpassed our record for GBK donations by 40%, and, perhaps most important, we increased our donor base by 60%. That resulted in KCTA ranking #7 overall (out of 149 organizations), #1 in Volunteer Led organizations, and #2 in Education & Youth Development. We are proud of the confidence that shows you have in our work.
The statistics are great, but far more important is what this support will enable us to do for young people in our community. During the coming year, we will provide over 600 pairs of shoes, 300 racquets, 5,000 practice balls, and many thousands of pieces of clothing and other gear to local student athletes. We will also sponsor up to 15 hours of professional instruction for over 400 kids. Most would not be able to participate without this support that keeps them healthier, happier, out of trouble, and more focused in the classroom.
This recent note from a Highland player says it better than we can. "Without you guys, I wouldn't be able to play tennis. KCTA has really improved my social life in high school by making it possible for me to play on a team."
Thank you,
KCTA Board of Directors
Three spots on the KCTA Board of Directors open each year:
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Directors serve a 3-year term
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Monthly Meetings and Service Opportunities to help grow tennis for juniors and adults
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New ideas and love of the sport are all that is required!
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Nominations with 10 signatures is due by December 6, 2023- Voting on the nominations will take place in December, 2023 with new terms starting in January, 2024
We would love your input and involvement - please consider fellow players and yourself as possible candidates!
The KCTA is governed by a volunteer Board of Directors. Board Members must be sponsored by tennis community members and are elected to their positions.
Jerry Matthews
President
Melissa Sweaney
Vice President
Heather Tkac
Treasurer
Zach Gomez
Secretary
DIRECTORS
Noel Dalton
Clare Gilliam
Nikki Hiebert
Sal Moretti
Paul Yanez