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
2026 Awards
Hank Pfister with 2026 Winner of Hank Pfister Sportsmanship Award, Keen Nguyen.
Front Row - Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Alvin Nguyen, Carlos Real, Xavier Montes, and John Eoh
Back Row - Jesus Alvarez, Adrian Duran, Keen Nguyen, Hank Pfister, Oliver Hartman, and Joshua Durant
Not Pictured - Omar Garcia
Kern Community Tennis Association (KCTA) recently honored 11 senior boys for their outstanding sportsmanship, leadership, and work ethic on the court, in the classroom, and in our community. The awards ceremony and dinner were held at Hodel's Country Dining with each young man receiving a plaque and a scholarship check for his accomplishments. Scholarships for this year's honorees totalled $1,900. The award is named in honor of Hank Pfister, a lifelong resident of Bakersfield who spent 13 years on the professional tour and 28 years as the Director of Tennis at Stockdale Country Club.
This year's winner was Keen Nguyen from Liberty High School. Finalists were Jesus Alvarez from Arvin High School and Adrian Duran from Golden Valley. Other honorees were Joshua Durant, North; John Eoh, Centennial; Omar Garcia, Foothill; Oliver Hartman, East; Xavier Montes, Wasco; Alvin Nguyen, Golden Valley; Carlos Real, West; and Jose Pantoja Tinoco, Arvin.