Mission & Values
The mission of the CCTPA is to promote and develop the growth of tennis and Pickleball in Cook County through providing quality tennis programs, events and instruction for all ability levels in a safe, healthy and engaging environment.
The CCTPA strives to offer high quality events and programming with well qualified and enthusiastic instructors along with a top rated tennis facility.
We aim to manage our finances in a sound and effective manner to best support our mission.
As an inclusive organization, the the CCTPA provides equal opportunity to all those interested in playing a role in the CCTPA, whether as a player, volunteer, or in leadership.
Our success rests in partnering with tennis, Pickleball and community organizations including the USTA, Cook County YMCA, Cook County area schools, Cook County Government, City of Grand Marais, Cook County Chamber of Commerce, Visit Cook County and local businesses.
History of Cook County Tennis and Pickleball Association
The Cook Cunty Tennis Association,CCTA, was founded in 1992 through the dedicated effort of a small group of tennis enthusiasts.
While many individuals have contributed to the success of the CCTA, a few have made sustained contributions over many years including Francis Jarchow, Rod Wannebo, John Muus, Mark Summers, Audrey Houlett, Gene Glader, and Kathy Bolstad. And a special thank you to all volunteers who have made the CCTA such a successful organization.
Overcoming numerous challenges, most notably weather and financial, the CCTA today is a robust organization with approximately 100 members, five hard surface courts, lighting, practice center and viewing stands.
The CCTA offers an extensive instruction program with a strong emphasis on encouraging junior play, holds numerous family friendly social events throughout the summer, and hosts the annual Fisherman's Picnic Tournament.
As of 2018 Pickleball (PB) was played on the courts and rolling PB nets were eventually purchased. The increase in number of PB players eventually led to permanent PB lines on the courts after resurfacing. The former CCTA is now known as Cook County Tennis and Pickleball Associatioin, CCTPA
For a wonderful detailed history of the former CCTA please click on Brief History CCTA by Gene Glader.