The USTA Northern California Makes a Move

March 5, 2010 - PRLog -- - On March 25th the United States Tennis Association (USTA) Northern California Section will inaugurate its new headquarters with a ribbon cutting ceremony. USTA NorCal recently purchased a building in its hometown of Alameda, located at 1920 North Loop Rd. The celebration of an acquisition that was being planned for over 20 years, will take place between 2:00 and 4:00pm, with refreshments and tours of the facility. Mayors of surrounding cities, representatives of local Chambers of Commerce, and other Bay Area sports organizations will be invited, along with the USTA National Board, current and past board Presidents, and member organizations.

Founded in the Bay Area over 60 years ago, the USTA NorCal has grown exponentially and with it, the need for more space. “Everyone wanted to stay in Alameda because of its central location to the majority of our members and staff. Purchasing a building was always a consideration; the recent drop in real estate prices made it a possibility,” said Steve Leube, USTA NorCal Executive Director. “Now that we have this new home that is ours, the expectation is that we’ll be here ‘forever’.”

USTA NorCal Board President, Margie Peterman directed numerous studies to determine the most suitable location, polled employees and considered partnerships with tennis clubs. The result was the purchase of the new building that has 8100 square feet in the Harbor Bay Business Park of Alameda. The increased space provides enough room to hold full board meetings and other large training meetings and events.

Past President and Building Committee member, Gary Lee said, “We were looking for our own office some 20+ years ago when I was President.  It's been a continuous search and finally a reality!”  

USTA NorCal is an organization that not only supports the sport of tennis, but also local communities. It is a non-profit volunteer-based organization with more than 38,000 adult members, over 11,000 junior members and approximately 500 organization members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada. USTA Northern California is one of the 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association.  The new address for USTA Nor Cal is 1920 North Loop Rd, Alameda CA 94502 Tel: 510-748-7373 and Fax: 510-748-7377.

Membership in the USTA Northern California is beneficial for anyone who loves tennis, whether a beginner, a pro or a fan. The USTA membership provides access to tennis programs, including leagues and tournaments, and special tennis events along with member discounts and promotions. It is a great way to connect with other players of any skill level and age. For more information on USTA Northern California, log on to norcal.usta.com.

USTA Northern California, located in Alameda, California, is a non-profit volunteer-based organization with over 38,000 adult members, over 11,000 junior members and approximately 500 organization members throughout Northern California and Northern Nevada.  USTA Northern California is one of the 17 sections of the United States Tennis Association.  

The USTA
The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game.  A not-for-profit organization with 740,000 members, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, the highest attended annual sporting event in the world, and launched the Olympus US Open Series linking 10 summer tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns the 94 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S., is a minority owner and promotional partner of World TeamTennis, and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Fed Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA philanthropic entity, USTA Serves, provides grants and scholarships and through tennis, helps underserved youth and people with disabilities to improve academics, build character and strive for excellence. For more information on the USTA, log on to usta.com.