The Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association (LYTA) is a charity organization dedicated to bringing the health and character-building benefits of the sport of tennis to children, especially those who would not normally be exposed to the game. The Mission of LYTA is stated as: “To provide vibrant youth programs that promote fun, a healthy lifestyle and life skills development through the sport of tennis”. Its Vision is: “All youth will have the opportunity to participate and enjoy the benefits of tennis”.
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LYTA Hosts a Parent-Child Tournament
On a beautiful fall day on November 16, LYTA hosted a Parent-Child Tournament at the St. Andrews tennis courts. Four green dot teams and fifteen yellow ball teams participated. One team even drove down from Florence to join the fun. Snacks, goodie bags, and hot apple cider were provided. A good time was had by all.
CTC Named After Peggy Bohne
The Charleston Tennis Center was renamed “The City of Charleston Peggy Bohne Tennis Center” on Sunday, October 12th. The LYTA celebrated with many other area tennis enthusiasts as Peggy received this wonderful honor. Her love of the game, especially when it comes to youth, was the impetus for the creation of the Elementary & Middle School Tennis League.
Teacher Doubles Tennis Tournament a Success!
We’re thrilled to share that the Lowcountry Youth Tennis Association’s Teacher Appreciation Doubles Tournament was a smashing success! The courts were full of energy, camaraderie, and some seriously impressive tennis skills. It was a wonderful day of friendly competition, laughter, and celebration of our amazing educators. Congratulations to our winners!1st Place: St. Andrew’s School of Math and Science2nd Place: Jennie
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