Tennis for Veterans

Tennis can be an excellent way to provide a healthy outlet for stressors, maintain physical and psychological fitness, bring families together and increase community connectivity for families in transition.

Through the power of our various tennis programs, including wheelchair tennis and tennis for individuals with disabilities, it's possible to improve the lives of millions with equipment appropriate to age and skill level.

First Service Doubles

Play tennis alongside your canine best friend with First Service Doubles! This tennis game is designed for veterans, first responders and anyone 15+ with physical disabilities or invisible injuries and their support dog. Service, therapy, emotional support, working, sporting or any well-trained dog is welcome.

Participants play tennis with their opponents and engage their canine partner with a variety of commands. Read the game details.

To locate wheelchair and adaptive tennis programs near you, including First Service Doubles, click the button below.

Chicago Parks District

From the spring to the fall, USTA Chicago volunteers offer tennis programming for veterans at McKinley Park. They just wrapped up their season, having met every Thursday from the month of May through October. Classes include tennis drills followed by lunch, and the season ended with a match play challenge. Want to learn more? Contact Fely Ong.

Paralyzed Veterans of America

USTA Wisconsin volunteers at the Paralyzed Veterans of America boot camp during the month of May. They provide tennis instruction in a fun and healthy environment. Have questions? Contact Erik Seifert.