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The Gay & Lesbian Tennis Federation is a 500-plus member tennis club, with members playing throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
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GLTF is a 500+ member tennis organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout the year, volunteers organize social and competitive tennis events for our members, such as singles and doubles tournaments, league play, clinics, and an annual holiday party.  We host the United States Gay Open (USGO) GLTA tennis tournament and are the largest LGBT organization in the country who actively participates in USTA tennis leagues.

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Gay and Lesbian Tennis Federation

GLTF is a 500+ member tennis organization based in the San Francisco Bay Area. Throughout the year, volunteers organize social and competitive tennis events for our members, such as singles and doubles tournaments, league play, clinics, and an annual holiday party. We host the United States Gay Open (USGO) GLTA tennis tournament and we are the largest LGBT organization in the country who actively participates in USTA tennis leagues.

GLTF does not discriminate based on sexual orientation or gender identity.

So if you're lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer, or straight and you want to play tennis with one of the largest tennis organizations in the bay area, please join us on the court for the opportunity to experience some great tennis and to develop lifelong friendships!

Check out our membership page to learn more.


USTA Teams

Develop your game and train with us. 

  • Join one of our Academy events - GLTF holds tennis Academies for players to improve their skills at a variety of levels. Our Academy events are held several times a year and are focused on a specific part of your game.

  • Find a pro - GLTF endorses LGBTQ-friendly teaching pros throughout the Bay Area.


GLTF Social Tennis

Join us for Social Doubles every 3rd Friday of the month. Check out upcoming dates below.

Need a hitting partner? Browse our member directory to find a partner to play doubles.

Check out the Social Doubles schedule below or view our Event Calendar.

Upcoming events


SF/East Bay Play - Improve Your Game

  • Play the GLTA Circuit - Our members travel to other cities and play in GLTA tournaments for trophies and prizes.
  • Join our tournaments - We host club competitions in singles and doubles 4 times a year
  • Traveling Cup teams - Cup competitions feature teams from GLTF and sister organizations in San Diego, Los Angeles, and other west coast cities.
Join us now!

Upcoming Events

Upcoming events

    • 28 Apr 2024
    • 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • San Francisco State University Tennis Courts
    • 21
    Register

    Let's PLAY TENNIS!

    You don't have to be a member so invite friends!

    WHAT: Tennis practice that gives beginner/intermediate players a chance to hit a lot of balls and learn some tennis tips. 

    WHERE: SF State Tennis Courts 1600 Holloway Ave SF 94132

    COST: $12 for members/ $17 for non-members

    Please come out for a great clinic with Bryan Chung from City Racquet Shop and other competitive GLTF volunteers.

    Come Join the Fun!!! 

    Any questions please contact :

    Dana Stevenson, Development Director development@gltf.org

    Bryan Chung, Coordinator/Helper bchung987@gmail.com


    • 03 May 2024
    • 5:30 PM - 9:00 PM
    • Chabot Canyon Racquet Club
    Register


    Come join us for
    SOCIAL DOUBLES AND HAPPY HOUR!

    Chabot Canyon Racquet Club
    7040 Chabot Road • Oakland

    • 2+ hours of fast-paced partner-swapping doubles –
      And singles!

    • Open to GLTF members and non-members –
      Bring your friends!

    • Bacardi sponsored Social Happy Hour –
      Let's help build an East Bay community!

    • Food (on us) + raffle!

    Long-time GLTF volunteer Darren Moore will host.

    Registration is appreciated but not required! 

    Ping Darren directly with any questions about the evening's fun!

    Hope to see y'all there!


    • 05 May 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Montclair Pickleball Courts - 6300 Moraga Ave Oakland
    Register

    Come join us for  Social Pickleball!
    Sunday, May 5th
    2-4pm 

    Montclair Pickleball Courts 
    Oakland

    Below the hitting wall by the tennis courts.

    $5 for GLTF members & $10 for non-GLTF members

    We will have extra paddles available if you need one.   

    Questions? Ping our GLTF President, Zoë!

    • 25 May 2024
    • 27 May 2024
    Register
    • 26 May 2024
    • 2:00 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Goldman Tennis Center - Golden Gate Park
    • 24
    Register

    Come join us for Social Pickleball!
    Sunday, May 26, 2024
    2 - 4 pm 

    Goldman Tennis Center

    50 Bowling Green Drive, San Francisco, CA

    Free for USGO participants & $20 for all others

    We will have extra paddles available if you need one.   

    Questions? Email our Tim Miller

    • 27 May 2024
    • 1:30 PM - 4:00 PM
    • Goldman Tennis Center, Golden Gate Park
    • 15
    Register


    Come celebrate the US Gay Open with your GLTF gal pals at the gorgeous  Goldman Tennis Center in Golden Gate Park on Monday of Memorial Day weekend! Come early to watch the USGO finals; then stay and play.

    We will be using a compass doubles style format with timed played.  It will be an afternoon of fun tennis.  Sign up with your doubles partner, or we can find one for you! All levels are encouraged to sign up.

    Register by Monday, May 20th - details on playing times/draws will be sent out on the Friday leading up to the event.  If you are already signed up for the USGO tournament, this event is free. For all others, it will be $20 per player.

    Questions & Partner Request: Email Martha at MEhrenfeld@gmail.com

    Women are also encouraged to join in on the two-day Sat./Sun. Memorial weekend tournament (men + women playing in any configuration).
    This event has a separate registration.


    Liability Waiver

    Participant Liability Waiver and Hold Harmless Agreement and Assumption of the Risk and Waiver of Liability Relating to Coronavirus/COVID-19

    Please Read the following Waiver, Release and Assumption of Risk Carefully:

    In consideration of participation in any activity offered by GLTF, I understand that participation is voluntary and I and/or my family (including minor in my care) is physically fit to participate in this activity. I, for myself and/or for a family member signing up for this activity, agree to indemnify and hold GLTF harmless and hereby waive, release and discharge any and all claims for damage, death, personal injury, bodily injury or property damage which I and/or my family member may have or which hereinafter may accrue to me and/or the family member against GLTF, its agents, volunteers, and instructors from and against any liability arising out of or connected in any way with my and/or family member's participation in this activity, even though that liability may arise out of the negligence or carelessness on the part of the person or entities mentioned above.

    I understand that this activity involves risk and that accidents or injuries can occur while I and/or my family member is participating in this activity; knowing the risks, nevertheless, I hereby agree to assume those risks on behalf of me and/or the family member and to release and to hold harmless all of the persons or entities mentioned above whom might otherwise be liable to me and/or the family member (or my heirs, executors, administrators or assignees) for damages. It is further understood and agreed that this waiver, release and assumption of risks has been freely entered into and is to be binding on my/our heirs, executors, administrators or assigns.

    Gay and Lesbian Tennis Federation (“GLTF”) has put in place preventative measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19; however, GLTF cannot guarantee that you or your family member will not become infected with COVID-19. Further, attending a GLTF program or venue could increase your risk and your family member’s risk of contracting COVID-19.

    By signing this agreement, I acknowledge the contagious nature of COVID-19 and voluntarily assume the risk that my family members and I may be exposed to or infected by COVID-19 by attending GLTF programs or venues and that such exposure or infection may result in personal injury, illness, permanent disability, and death. I understand that the risk of becoming exposed to or infected by COVID-19 at a GLTF program or venue may result from the actions, omissions, or negligence of myself and others, including, but not limited to, GLTF volunteers and program participants and their families.

    I voluntarily agree to assume all of the foregoing risks and accept sole responsibility for any injury to my family members or myself (including, but not limited to, personal injury, disability, and death), illness, damage, loss, claim, liability, or expense, of any kind, that I or my family members may experience or incur in connection with attendance at GLTF venues or participation in GLTF programming (“Claims”). On my behalf, and on behalf of my family members, I hereby release, covenant not to sue, discharge, and hold harmless GLTF, its agents and representatives, from the Claims, including all liabilities, claims, actions, damages, costs or expenses of any kind arising out of or relating thereto. I understand and agree that this release includes any Claims based on the actions, omissions, or negligence of GLTF, its agents and representatives, whether a COVID-19 infection occurs before, during, or after participation in any GLTF program.

    I have read the above and understand that important legal rights are being waived.


    • 20 Jul 2024
    • 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM
    • San Francisco State
    • 0
    Join waitlist


    Come celebrate Spring with our traditional super-fun doubles tournament:

    THE BUNNY HOP!!!

    The day will include PLENTY of tennis –
    followed by a Subway box lunch and awards!
    This is a socially-competitive event with something for every level.

    Saturday, July 20th, 9:00am - 12:00pm 

    San Francisco State University

    Hop on the courts for a round robin tennis competition. Your pair's team will be placed in divisions based on USTA rating: 3.0-3.5 players only needed. No gender restrictions – any pairing of two GLTF members is great, however both need to have no more than .5 difference in their USTA ratings. *This event has been rescheduled from Saturday March 30th due to rain** Upper Division Full**

    Afterwards during lunch, we’ll have awards for division winners and a prize for best bunny hop costume! (And of course we'll also have Peeps, chocolate eggs and more rabbit puns than a person could ever want!)

    Registration deadline is Sunday, July 7th. Sign up as a team (of two), with only one person completing the registration in the GLTF system. 

    $60 per team (of two) – GLTF members only

    Please reach out to Darren Moore with any questions! 



GLTF Outreach Mission

The word ʻohana' means family in the Hawaiian language, but in a much wider sense, to include not only one's closer relatives, but also one's cousins, in-laws, friends, and neighbors.

Come and talk to us! Follow us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Interested in becoming a member?

There are so many benefits in becoming a GLTF member. Community, lots of great events and discounts for all active members! 

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The Gay and Lesbian Tennis Federation of San Francisco is a non-profit organization dedicated to providing our members with tennis opportunities throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.

Contact Us

Email: membership@gltf.org

Address: 2261 Market St. #109A, San Francisco, CA 94114


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