2022 Western Wake Tennis Association Year in Review

“Growth is never by mere chance; it is the result of forces working together”
-James Cash Penney

We are extremely fortunate to have many talented, dedicated, and caring individuals working together in our Western Wake Tennis community. The result of these types of forces, along with great facilities, coming together has led to positive growth and many successes to celebrate! In 2022 we saw continued growth in our long-standing programs and had the ability to begin rewarding new ventures. It has been a fun year!

So much was accomplished to be proud of in 2022. Our Try Tennis programs for adults and kids continue to be popular and bring new players to the game. Our USTA Adult programs have seen new growth and led to 12 State Championships! USTA JTT & Junior Circuits are also enjoying growth this year. We were able to return to running a full tournament schedule as well as a full Abilities and Wheelchair clinic schedule. These regular program offerings are the heart of Western Wake Tennis. They bring so many people together.

2022 has also brought people together in some exciting new events. We held our first ever wheelchair tournament, Polar Doubles/ UP Down, the Winter Warm UP League was created, and we hosted a free youth program for under-resourced kids. These events were possible because of our incredible staff at WWTA, wonderful volunteers and the support of our community partners.

We are grateful for our growth and your generosity which have enabled us to continue our philanthropic momentum from last year. Countless hours of volunteer time and donations helped support important events and programs including Wheel Serve Tennis Association, Abilities Tennis Association, Alzheimer’s Association, Pretty in Pink, Preston’s Pink Day and WWTA Charity Classic, benefiting Transitions Life Care in addition to five youth scholarships.

Serving aces have never looked so good as they do now on the newly resurfaced courts at Nature Park, Dunham Park and Annie Jones. Now, just imagine how good your shots will look on the courts to be completed/rebuilt in Apex, Morrisville, Cary and Fuquay-Varina next year!

As 2023 approaches we would like to invite you to explore our offerings at WWTA and sign up for something new. Maybe a tournament you have not tried, volunteering in the Abilities or Wheelchair clinics, or maybe introducing kids/beginners to tennis through coaching programs for WWTA or other area partners. There are wonderful opportunities to enjoy and share the love of the game! All it takes is a visit to our WWTA website to get started.

Thank you for your participation in our Western Wake Tennis programs and for helping grow our tennis community. We look forward to 2023 with you! Happy Holidays!

Sherene Halko, WWTA President

Laura Weygandt – WWTA Executive Director