About Us

Men's Doubles
Seattle Classic Draw Party

We foster camaraderie within the LGBTQ+ community, promoting equity, diversity, and sportsmanship.

All membership dues and event fees help fund our operating costs. We’re a passionate queer tennis community committed to giving back. We welcome all to join us and volunteer when they can :)

Open Positions

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STA Origins

First Set

In 1986 a group of friends, Shawn Fivecoat, Quinten Welch, and Herb Millro started the Broadway Tennis Club. From 1986 to 1996 they organized tennis on the courts at Cal Anderson Park in Capitol Hill.

Social Tennis
Women's Doubles

Serves up

In 1994 Broadway Tennis Club organized its first national GLTA sanctioned tournament in Seattle, The Evergreen Championships. It became one of thirty premier gay and lesbian tennis competitions at the time. The tournament success prompted the Broadway Tennis Club to incorporate as the Seattle Tennis Alliance in 1997.

On the rise

Over the following years, the club incorporated new annual team competitions with west coast sister clubs. A new tournament, the Herb Millro Classic, was established in honor of founding member Herb Millro. STA also formed USTA league teams at various levels. The Evergreen Championships was renamed The Seattle Evergreen in 2006 and in 2009 it became the Seattle Classic.

Team Cups
Hugs at the net

Continuing to serve

The STA has served over 800 members in the Puget Sound area. Currently, we have over 140 active members and continue to offer competitive and social events. We provide opportunities to volunteer and facility to build lasting friendships through the sport of tennis.

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