Want to help shape the future of tennis in Florida? USTA Florida’s committee application process is opening April 24, giving tennis leaders across the state the chance to get involved at the organizational level.
From budgeting and governance to leagues and public parks, USTA Florida committees cover a wide range of areas that directly impact how the sport grows and thrives statewide. Each committee is powered by volunteers who bring their professional expertise and love of the game to the table, and new voices are needed for the upcoming term.
The following committees are accepting applications:
- Awards Committee – To recognize excellence and celebrate achievements across the tennis community by developing and administering awards programs aligned with USTA Florida’s strategic priorities, increasing engagement and visibility statewide.
- Bylaws & Governance Committee – El Comité de Estatutos y Gobernanza interpreta los Estatutos de la USTA Florida, los revisa y prepara las enmiendas propuestas para presentarlas a la Junta Directiva, los Miembros de la Organización y los Delegados.
- Budget & Finance Committee – El Comité de Presupuesto y Finanzas, con la ayuda del Director Ejecutivo y otros miembros del personal, prepara un proyecto de presupuesto para el próximo año fiscal y supervisa la situación financiera de la organización.
- Grievance Committee – El Comité de Quejas es responsable de hacer cumplir los Estatutos de la USTA Florida, los procedimientos de quejas, todas las normas y reglamentos, así como los estándares de conducta, juego limpio y deportividad.
- Investment & Audit Committee – The investment and audit committee’s role is to provide recommendations and oversight for the organization’s investment strategy, financial reporting, the monitoring of counting policies, the oversight of any external auditors, regulatory compliance and the discussion of risk management policies with the Board and management. The committee is responsible for working with the Treasurer, Controller and Executive Director to complete the audit each year on time and to update financial and investment policies.
- Leagues Committee – El Comité de Ligas desarrolla, mejora, promueve y administra el tenis de liga de la USTA para jugadores elegibles. El enfoque está en la competencia local con oportunidades para participar en campeonatos.
- Officials Committee – El Comité de Oficiales supervisa todas las funciones de arbitraje seccional relacionadas con el reclutamiento y la certificación de todos los oficiales dentro de Florida.
- Public Parks & Recreation Committee – The Parks and Rec committee’s role is to provide recommendations for growing tennis play at public tennis parks throughout the state of Florida. This committee also works closely with the Tennis Management Advisory Team to provide recommendations on the best ways USTA Florida can provide service and support to municipalities to provide tennis programs and play through the parks.
How to Apply
The application process includes five steps:- Apply – Application window opens April 24 and will remain open until May 31
- Review & Appointment Phase – Applications are reviewed, and interviews are conducted from June to August.
- Announcements – Committee appointments are announced in three rounds, taking place on June 30, July 31, and August 31
- Training – Appointees complete training for Chairs, Staff Liaisons, and full committee teams. Those will take place January 23-24, 2027**
- Term Begins – Selected candidates who complete training begins their term on January 1, 2027
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