The Alberta Tennis Association (also known as Tennis Alberta) is the not-for-profit provincial sport governing body for tennis in the province.

The Association, formed in the spring of 1922 by a group of tennis enthusiasts, was initially affiliated with the Canadian Lawn Tennis Association. Ambrose Dickens served as the first president of the organization, and his executive and staff was comprised entirely of volunteers.

They showed their love for the sport by organizing tournaments that included clubs from Vermilion, Innisfail, Vegreville, Camrose, Daysland, Grande Prairie, Red Deer, Edmonton and Calgary. Rumor has it that prior to 1922 there was an informal organization that held provincial tournaments in Calgary and Edmonton. Presumably some sort of cup was presented as far back as 1906, however, none of our members can confess to having witnessed these historical events!

From the early days of the organization to today, the association continues to have two main mandates:

Encourage participation in tennis with chances to try, learn and play the game, while providing competitive opportunities for players of all skills, ages and abilities.

Since the 1970's the association has grown along with the sport, gathering momentum and players. By the 1980's the Alberta Tennis Association opened an office and continues to serve the tennis community by employing full-time staff and dedicated volunteers. Its head office is located in the Percy Page Centre in Edmonton, Alberta. An excellent volunteer base has been established across the province, and the board of directors meets regularly to carry out the objectives of the association with the assistance of two staff.