WELCOME TO LOS ANGELES TENNIS ASSOCIATION!
 

Founded in 1978, the Los Angeles Tennis Association (LATA) is a non-profit organization serving the Lesbian, Gay, Bi-Sexual, Transgender, Queer, and Questioning community.

We Welcome Everyone!

We Welcome Players Of All Skill Levels!

LATA offers organized leagues of various formats, including singles, doubles, team tennis.  Be assured, members of all skill levels are welcome.  You will always play other members of similar skill level.

We also offer many events throughout the year, including our year round challenge ladder and ladder tournaments, inter club and national tournaments, inter league cups, drills and clinics, social activities.  There is always something happening every month throughout the year!
 
If you’d like to be a part of LATA, we welcome you! To learn more, read details below or click following 'red link' to join now.

2025 LATA MEMBERSHIP DETAILS:

NOTE:  2025 Membership Opens December 15 @ 9am
 

2025 LATA MEMBERSHIP COSTS AND DETAILS

• LATA Memberships are based on Calendar Year.
• Calendar Year 2025 Membership Fee (1/1/25-12/31/25):  $35
• 1/2 Year 2025 Membership Fee (7/1/25-12/31/25):  $25
• You must register for 2025 LATA Membership to stay active, access website, and participate in any LATA events.
• If you want to play a league, join membership first, go back to join the League(s) of your choice.
• For all general LATA membership questions, contact Membership Director at membership@lataweb.com

WHAT'S INCLUDED WITH MY LATA MEMBERSHIP?

• Subbing for tennis leagues is free, included with your membership.  You will be added to our Sub List for all Tennis Leagues (Option to opt in/out during registration process)
• Challenge Ladder is free - including monthly Challenge Ladder draws, seasonal tournaments (Option to opt in/out during registration process)
• Access to our LATA website, the hub for all membership directories, activities and registrations
• Many planned social activities, functions and gatherings, such as a pool party, picnic and year end holiday party
• Newsletters, social media and communications of all LATA related activities, results, member profiles and more

WHAT ARE ADDITIONAL COSTS?

• Tennis Leagues: Prices vary by league, format and location
• Tournaments: Inter/national and Club tournaments planned throughout the year, prices vary
• Cups: Each Cup will set a 'tryout' fee and if selected, a final 'team' fee
• Additional Tennis Activities:  Various activities including drills, clinics, social drop in, will be offered throughout the year
• Social Activities:  Many will be included with your membership, 'special' events may be planned with a fee to cover costs

RANKING DAY:

• We encourage players of all skill levels to participate in LATA events.  Getting ranked ensures you will always play other players at similar skill levels.
• Our initial new Member Ranking Day happens early January, with additional ranking days/times scheduled throughout the year.
• You do not need to have a ranking to be a member, but all members are required to have a ranking to play in leagues, ladder and inter-club tournaments.

TENNIS LEAGUES:

• Our Tennis Leagues are the most popular LATA activities.  We offer a full slate of seasonal and year-round tennis, including new league formats, locations, days and times.
• Any questions, contact League Director at leaguetennis@lataweb.com

DRILLS CLINICS:

• We call our drills clinics "DRILLS 'n FRILLS"  ('DnF')- Our most popular Tennis Clinic.
• Our 'DnF' events are planned quarterly, open to all members, all levels, and you do not need to have an LATA ranking to participate.
• 'DnF' will hone your tennis skills, a great workout, always fun and social.

CHALLENGE LADDER:

• A full year of Challenge Ladders and Ladder Tournaments are planned

TOURNAMENTS:

• LATA sponsors inter-club singles, doubles and social tournaments throughout the year.  Additionally LATA hosts GLTA (inter)national tournaments.
• Any questions, contact Tournament Director at tournaments@lataweb.com

CUPS:

• A full slate of 'CUPS', organized team tournament events for all members and levels, competing against other West Coast Clubs.
• Tryouts typically begin spring/summer.  Tournament 'host cities' rotate annually, summer/fall.
• Costs vary per Cup and tournament.