Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association
The Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association (LCCCTA) is a nonprofit, volunteer-based tennis organization dedicated to introducing young people to the game of tennis and creating opportunities for players in the Lake City and Columbia County community.
Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association
LCCCTA currently offers youth tennis camps and clinics for children interested in learning and developing their tennis skills. The organization also works to grow tennis in the Lake City and Columbia County area and has envisioned a 24-court tennis facility that could serve both local players and larger tournaments.
2026
LCCCTA held a three-week youth tennis camp from June 2–18, 2026. Thirty-six young players participated in the camp, enjoying an energetic experience filled with tennis, instruction and fun.
Dedicated coaches and volunteers led the morning sessions, with the camp made possible through sponsorship from the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida. The camp marked the 10th Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp sponsored by YTF.
The camp concluded with a final “Tennis Challenge” day, giving players an opportunity to put their newly developed skills into action. Refreshments and YTF T-shirts were provided following the challenge.
Players ages 6–17 gained confidence, developed valuable tennis skills and discovered the enjoyment of a sport they can continue throughout their lives.
2025
LCCCTA held its ninth annual Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp, sponsored by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida. The three-week camp began June 3 and concluded June 19 with a Tennis Challenge celebration.
YTF logo towels were provided to all 30 participants as well as the seven coaches who helped make the camp possible.
LCCCTA volunteers included current and past Columbia High School tennis players, longtime local players and LCCCTA Board members. The volunteers worked with players divided into three ability-level groups.
LCCCTA also held a three-week after-school Spring Youth Camp beginning April 1 and ending April 17 with a Tennis Challenge party. Twenty-one participants took part in the program.
PTR Coach Mark Mansbach directed the youth tennis camp, with LCCCTA volunteers assisting with the three ability-level groups. All LCCCTA after-school youth camps have been sponsored by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida.
2024
LCCCTA held its eighth annual Montgomery Summer Youth Tennis Camp at the Young's Park tennis facility in Lake City from June 4–20. The camp was sponsored by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida.
Nine coaches assisted 25 players who were divided into ability levels ranging from beginners to advanced players. Participants made significant progress in developing their tennis games throughout the camp.
The final day gave players an opportunity to put everything they had learned into practice through challenge matches.
The camp concluded with a celebration featuring refreshments, drinks and raffle prizes. Each player also received a YTF/LCCCTA T-shirt. A dedicated LCCCTA volunteer photographer captured the camp throughout the program.
2023
The Lake City Columbia Community Tennis Association's 2023 Fall Youth Tennis Camp was sponsored by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida throughout the month of October.
Thirty young tennis athletes participated in four weeks of instruction, learning new skills while sharpening the skills they already had. Participants ranged in age from 6 to 16.
Thanks to the support of YTF and a dedicated group of LCCCTA volunteers, the camp was a great success.
Volunteers helping facilitate the players' progress included Mike Null, Debbi Carter, Linda Williams, Tara Bell, Dolly Robinson, Joe Hinkle and PTR Certified Instructor Mark Mansbach.
2021
In 2021, LCCCTA hosted a junior team tennis program that provided children of different ages with an opportunity to learn and enjoy the game of tennis.
The seven-week program began April 5, 2021, at the newly constructed tennis courts at Youngs Park. The program was sponsored by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida and supported by LCCCTA members who volunteered more than 120 hours to assist USPTR teaching professional Mark Mansbach.
Instruction was offered at no charge to 34 participants between the ages of 6 and 16.
LCCCTA volunteers included Mike Null, Linda Williams, Joe Hinkle, Laura Null, Marcia Kazmierski, Nelson Rivera, Noah Robeinson and Dolly Robinson.
2020
In 2020, LCCCTA celebrated the completion of four new public tennis courts in Lake City and the opening of its new tennis pro shop.
The City of Lake City completed construction of the new courts, and LCCCTA held a “First Serve Opening Celebration” on December 14, 2020.
The Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida supported the project with a YTF logo windscreen and a $5,000 portable building that was used as the association's tennis pro shop.
LCCCTA expressed its appreciation for the generous support and encouragement provided by the Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida.
2019
On June 21, 2019, Youth Tennis Foundation of Florida Past President Pierce Kelley informed Dolly Robinson of LCCCTA that the organization had been awarded a $1,500 grant to further the development of events and activities through the association.
The grant helped support LCCCTA's efforts to keep tennis opportunities available to young players in the Lake City community.
