Welcome!
This is the official site of the Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association, founded in January 2008. We are an affiliate of the national Gay & Lesbian Tennis Alliance and Team Philadelphia.
PLTA’s mission is to promote tennis among the GLBT community and its supporters in Philadelphia and the Delaware Valley. We also promote camaraderie and community spirit through social functions and events.
NEW SPONSOR!
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Please support our new sponsor and let them know you’re a member
Where (else) to Play
Tennis court directories: • Tennis Philly • nNetis
Indoor Tennis in Philly: • Althea Gibson Adult Tennis • Arthur Ashe Adult Tennis
Arthur Ashe Special Membership Rate for PLTA Members
Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education is very happy to form a relationship with PLTA. As a member of Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, you will have access to the Center on a preferred basis. This includes free outdoor play and 25% off of all programs, including contract time. Additionally, you will simultaneously receive an affiliation with the newly formed Philadelphia Racquet Alliance (PRA). Ashe membership can be paid annually or quarterly. Membership fees are fully tax deductible to the extent allowable by law.
Membership for PLTA members is $100/person/year.
Annual Membership Meeting 2010
Happy New Year! We have made it to our 3rd year.
On the snowy evening of January 30th, we had a nice cozy celebration at Privé, meeting with the 2010 board members, discussing the upcoming year, and leaving with memories of Atlantic Cup on DVD.
Be sure to check out our new sponsor JR’s Lounge on 1305 Locust Street.
2010 PLTA Board Members
President: Brad Pawlikowski
Vice President: David Killian
Treasurer: Don Teicher
Secretary: Rick Bluhm
Administrative Director: Greg Garvey
Communications Director: Beng Yap
Social Director: Sam Van
2009 PLTA Club Championships - Results
Thank you all for making our first club championships a success. Despite a few challenges, we completed all matches by Sunday, October 4th.
Congratulations to all the trophy winners!
“Open” Champion - Rob Howland
“Open” Finalist - John Fogelgren
“A” Champion - Matt Burdelski
“A” Finalist - Chris Howland
“A” Consolation - Kevin Kaing
“B” Champion - Minh Nguyen
“B” Finalist - Scott Paveletz
“B” Consolation - Don Teicher
“C” Champion - Gary Stevenson
“C” Finalist - Gigi Nikpour
“C” Consolation - Ish Alejo
“D” Champion - Ray Dunn
“D” Finalist - Prakash Easwar
“D” Consolation - Johnny Guidry
New Hope Open 2009
Message from VP John Edwards:
27 members of PLTA participated in this weekend’s New Hope Open. It was a wonderful event, thanks in large part to the efforts of PLTA member and tournament co-director Brian Neff. Congratulations to everyone who participated, and extra special congratulations should go out to the following Racqueteers:
Open Singles Champion: Rob Howland
“Open” Singles Runner-Up: John Fogelgren
“Open” Doubles Champions: Rob Howland and John Fogelgren
“A” Singles Champion: Kenn Waibel
“B” Mixed Doubles Champions: Mary Howarth and Vien Bounma
“B” Mixed Doubles Runners-Up: Sophie Forge and Brian Neff
“C” Singles Champion: Brian Neff
“C” Doubles Runner-Up: Dennis Lo
“D” Singles Champion: Bill Hoch
“D” Singles Consolation Champion: Ishmael Alejo
Again, great job to everyone involved!
Please see the pictures on the “members” page.
For complete results, see www.newhopeopen.com
Atlantic Cup 2009 Results
PLTA/Philly finished #2.
1. Washington, DC 30
2. Philadelphia 26
3. Boston 24
4. New York 16
For complete results, go to “members” page.
Thank you all for an awesome performance!
Weekend League Kick-Off Video
Here is the long awaited video of this season’s first weekend league on May 2, 2009.
Philadelphia Freedoms - World Team Tennis
Monday, July 20th vs. Martina Navratilova and the Boston Lobsters (C)
We had a great time at the stadium outside Macy’s at The King of Prussia Mall although the Freedoms lost to Lobsters 18-23 on an unusually cool summer night. Hometown star Lisa Raymond and Nathan Healey took the game to over-time by beating Martina Navratilova and James Auckland in the final set but could not stage a comeback.
Thanks to all for coming and for your ticket purchases!
Atlantic Cup 2009
This year, Philadelphia returns to Atlantic Cup on August 7-9, 2009 at Harvard University Tennis Center, hosted by Boston Tennis4all. Team preparation is in progress for a great and proud showing. Watch this video of a rare shot in tennis which happened at our first Atlantic Cup practice.
PLTA Members at Liberty Open 2009
Eleven members participated in the GLTA event at BJK National Tennis Center. A tournament is more fun when you have home crowd support. Congrats to all for a great showing!
From left to right - Dave, Dennis, Bob, Ish, Beng, Mark, Sam, Ryan, Gene. Not pictured: Jake, Matt.
Join Our Online Community
Join facebook and become part of our exclusive group Philadelphia Liberty Tennis Association (open to members only - approval required). Post league photos and videos, get to know the members better, find ladder partners, share your ideas on PLTA, tennis, Philly, current affairs, pop culture - and just have fun! We also have an exclusive PLTA blog which is accessible on the members page.
Board of Directors Meetings
Board meetings are held on the third Monday of each month at 7:00 pm at William Way Center. Members are always welcome to these meetings.