Uganda Tennis Association

Uganda Tennis Association

Sport	Tennis
Membership	Tennis clubs and traditional schools in Uganda
Affiliation	International Tennis Federation
Regional affiliation	Uganda
Headquarters	Lugogo Tennis Complex, Rotary Avenue, Kampala, Uganda
Chairman	Mathias Nalyanya
Secretary	Alvin Mboigyana Bagaya
Official website
www.tennisuganda.org

The Uganda Tennis Association (UTA) is the national governing body for tennis in Uganda. It is responsible for the development, promotion, regulation, and organization of tennis activities in the country. ^[1]

Functions and responsibilities

• Regulation and governance: UTA establishes and enforces rules for tennis in Uganda, aligning with international standards. It handles affiliation for clubs and institutions, ensuring they meet required facility and governance criteria. ^[2]
• Competition organization: UTA organizes national and international tournaments hosted in Uganda, including the Uganda Open and the Kampala Premier Tennis League (KPTL). ^[3]
• Grassroots & junior development: Through programs such as the Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI) and school-based outreach, UTA aims to grow tennis participation across all regions. ^[4]
• Affiliations and membership: UTA’s membership includes clubs and schools that meet specified standards. ^[2]
• Representation: UTA represents Uganda in the ITF. ^[5]

Key programs

• Junior Tennis Initiative (JTI): A nationwide development program targeting young players.
• Annual tournaments: Includes the flagship Uganda Open and junior circuit competitions. ^{[3] [6]}
• Clubs and schools engagement: UTA works with both established clubs and traditional schools.

Notable achievements

• Ugandan players have earned medals in regional junior competitions, such as the 2023 ITF Confederation of African Tennis Zonals Championships in the U-14 and U-16 categories. ^[7]
• Expansion of active member clubs and schools across Uganda, particularly outside Kampala. ^[2]

Structure and location

• Headquarters: Lugogo Tennis Complex, Rotary Avenue, Kampala. ^[1]
• Affiliates: Clubs include; Lugogo Sports Club, Kampala Club Limited, Kabira Country Club, Mbale Sports Club, Makerere University Club, Jinja Tennis Club, Arua Tennis Club, Mbarara Sports Club, Entebbe Club, Soroti Sports Club. ^[2]
• Schools: St. Mary’s College Kisubi, King’s College Budo, Ntare School, Gayaza High School, Nabisunsa Girls’ School, among others. ^[2]

See also

• Uganda Davis Cup team
• International Tennis Federation

References

1. "About Us". Uganda Tennis Association. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
2. "Member Clubs". Uganda Tennis Association. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
3. "Programs". Uganda Tennis Association. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
4. "Tennis: Countrywide JTI project gains momentum". Africa Press. 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
5. "From near oblivion, Uganda Tennis Association have served away the fears, now seek winning aces". Daily Monitor. 2022. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
6. Kemigisa, Grace (8 May 2025). "2025 Uganda Tennis Open expanded". Kawowo Sports. Retrieved 22 September 2025.
7. "Uganda wins medals at 2023 ITF CAT Zonals Championships". MTN Sports. 17 January 2023. Retrieved 22 September 2025.

External links

• Uganda Tennis Association