Let’s Tennis!
Come out and play...
Mission Statement
The Community Tennis Association of Henderson County (CTA-HC) is a not-for-profit, all-volunteer organization which endeavors to spread the joy of tennis within our community!
We promote the growth of tennis to people of all ages, and partner with other community recreational organizations to make tennis more widely available.
We sponsor the Apple Open Tournament every September which offers visible community participation and is the primary fundraiser for our tennis programs and enables us to offer youth scholarships.
We are an affiliate of the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the Western North Carolina Tennis Association.
Register for the 2025 Apple Open! Use QR Code or link below:
Thirsty Thursdays
Adult Tennis!
Fun play for ages 16 and up and all ability levels. Don't veg on Thursday nights – come on out to Jackson Park and play under the lights! Your body...and mind...will thank you!
Continuing into Fall
Thursday evenings –
All Spring and Summer through October.
Note New Time:
7:00 - 8:30 pm
Show up and play!
Entry Fee: suggested donation $5/evening.
Led by Tennis Pro:
Nicole Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
If we have to cancel any Thursday session due to inclement weather, we will post that information on
our Facebook page as
soon as possible.
Kid’s Club
Kid's Club is a great way to get your kids outdoors and away from their screens and have some old-fashioned fun! Each session meets six times in six weeks.
For ages 6-12.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
Note New Time:
6:00-7:00 pm
• 4th Session (Tues.):
Aug. 12-Sept. 16
• 4th Session (Thur.):
Aug. 14-Sept. 18
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Get Involved!
We welcome your participation in the Community Tennis Association of Henderson County, NC.
Join us in promoting and facilitating tennis activities for residents of our county. Your involvement will help us increase community engagement and encourage participation in tennis.
Contact us to learn more about how you can get involved in our programs, events and resources:
Scholarships
Each year, CTA-HC awards a $1,000 scholarship through the Henderson County Education Foundation to a Varsity Tennis Player at each of the four local high schools in Henderson County and one high school in Polk County.
Our Board
Lynn Gilpin, President
Susan Baum, Vice-President
Loretta Arrington, Treasurer
John Hobbs, Secretary
MeLani Campos
Linda Cheshire, Apple Coord.
Jodie Dougher
Roberta Heinrich
Ron Williams, Abilities Tennis
Coy Winn
Staff
Nicole Bumgarner, CTA-HC Pro
Advisory Panel
Bruce Gilliam, Director of
Henderson Cty. Parks & Rec.
Melanie Adams, Program
Director, Parks & Rec.
Barry Smith, Marketing and
Social Media
Junior Team Tennis
A combination of fun activities and friendly competition for beginners or experienced players.
Junior tennis summer fun is for two age groups: Middle School (rising 6th-8th grades) on Tuesdays, and High School (rising 9th-12th grades) on Thursdays.
Tuesdays & Thursdays
6:30-7:30 pm
MIDDLE SCHOOL
• 4th Session (Tues.):
Aug. 12-Sept. 16
HIGH SCHOOL
• 4th Session (Thur.):
Aug. 14-Sept. 18
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Tiny Tot’s
Tennis!
Help your 4- and 5-year-old future Grand Slam champions get an early start!
This beginner program includes shorter racquets, larger and softer tennis balls, and lower nets on smaller courts!
Tuesdays & Thursdays
4:45-5:30 pm
• 2nd Session (Tues.):
Aug. 12-Sept. 16
• 2nd Session (Thur.):
Aug. 14-Sept. 18
Instructor: Nicole
Bumgarner
Jackson Park Courts
Click here to register.
Click here to see TEN great reasons to play tennis!
We’ll see you on the courts!
Contact us: info@ctahenderson.org
Register for the
2025
46th Annual
Apple Open Tennis
Tournament
September 11-14, 2025
Venues: Hendersonville Racquet Club (host site), Hendersonville Country Club, Kenmure Country Club.
To Register:
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If there are any changes in programming dates and times, we will endeavor to update this website as soon as possible, but until then, the Henderson County Parks & Recreation registration portal will have the most current information.
View our August newsletter here. [Note: the time changes for Thirsty Thursdays and Kid's Club are not reflected in the newsletter.]
Sign up for our newsletter mailing list here.
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Here are our current 2025 tennis programs and events!
Abilities Tennis Clinics
Sponsored by the USTA Abilities Tennis Association in partnership with the Community Tennis Association and Henderson County Parks & Recreation.
Free tennis clinics for athletes with intellectual disabilities. For ages 8 years and older. All levels of tennis experience welcome. Equipment is provided. Pre-registration is required.
Friday Evenings
August 29-October 24
6:00-7:00 pm
Jackson Park Courts 5-6
Instructor: Ron Williams
Click here to register.
Note: registration may not yet be open