About CATA

CATA's Mission The Capital Area Tennis Association serves Austin and the surrounding metropolitan area as a non-profit community service tennis organization.  CATA’s membership is composed of tennis enthusiasts who are dedicated to fostering national and international amateur sports competition through junior and adult programs that promote the sport and its benefits.  Incorporated in 1974, CATA’s goal was to develop fully the tennis potential of our community with a primary aim to involve more young people in tennis and coach them in sportsmanship.  Stimulating more general interest in tennis and giving advisory consultation to public officials concerning the development and maintenance of local facilities also became a focus of the organization.  CATA has come to serve as a headquarters for tennis education and as a clearinghouse for information on the various local tennis programs.  CATA provides a wide range of activities for players of all ages and ability levels.  As a community tennis association, we promote and administer at the local level the United States Tennis Association’s national and the Texas Tennis Association’s sectional programs. CATA Staff, Board and By-Laws CATA Staff and Board CATA By-Laws CATA Programs CATA programs serve tennis players of all ages and abilities with a special focus on bringing tennis to kids throughout Austin.  CATA programs include the following: Leagues Tournaments CAPTA/CATA Junior Tour National Junior Tennis League in cooperation with the City of Austin Parks and Recreation. College scholarships to graduating high school seniors. USTA Schools Program including "Fun Factories". Financial support for Sectional League winners and for junior and adult players participating in national events. Annual Junior Awards Banquet recognizing players and their accomplishments. Joining CATA Just by participating in a CATA league or CATA tournament, you become a member for one year.  You can also join CATA by completing our printable membership application and mailing it to CATA, 5511 Parkcrest Dr., Suite 104 Austin, TX 78731. Membership Benefits CATA is committed to improving our Austin community through the great sport of tennis (mission).  By joining CATA, participating in and volunteering to help with CATA events you are a part of that positive vision.  Furthermore, as a CATA member you will receive the following: Yearly CATA membership directory with information on members, clubs and centers, and a community calendar of events. Invitation to CATA’s annual membership meeting and awards party. Membership newsletter with current tennis information and events listing. Association with over 1,000 other tennis players supporting the sport in central Texas. Invitations to special events for players of all ages.