Welcome to the Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association – a non-profit, all-volunteer 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting the sport of wheelchair tennis in the Greater Baton Rouge Area. We invite you to explore our web pages to learn more about our world-class Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, our Hallowheel fundraising tournaments (tennis and pickleball) that raise funds for the Cajun Classic, and our beginner’s adapted tennis carnivals.
Platinum Sponsors – 2025 Cajun Classic
You can help …
Sponsor the Cajun Classic
You or your company can become a sponsor of the world-class Cajun Classic, held every March in Baton Rouge. Click here to see our Sponsorship Package to find the level that best suits you.
Make an Individual Contribution
We deeply appreciate donations made to BRWTA, and we assure you that every dollar we receive is valued and used to offset real expenses associated with the Cajun Classic and other BRWTA activities that promote and benefit wheelchair tennis. Thank you for your generous support and kindness.
To make a contribution to BRWTA, scan the QR code on the right, or click on this link to Venmo. You may also contribute through the PayPal link below.
Click here to donate through PayPal
BRWTA recognized by the LTA
The BRTWA was proud to be recognized in December 2017 by the Louisiana Tennis Association for its work, promoting wheelchair tennis and producing signature events (the Cajun Classic and Hallowheel) that showcase wheelchair tennis. Accepting the award (l-r) were BRWTA Board members Abby Heath, Lynn Serio, Liz Heath, and Karen Serio.
In Memory of Cajun Classic Founder Jeanie Peabody
April 18, 1932 – Sept. 30, 2024
An accomplished tennis player and organizational leader, Jeanie Peabody founded the Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament in Natchez, MS. As the tournament grew in size, it was moved to Baton Rouge where today it is one of the largest and most popular International Tennis Federation (ITF) Wheelchair Tournaments in the world. Click here to learn more about Jeanie’s amazing life.
In Memory of our friend Mitch Bourgeois
Dec. 31, 1968 – Feb. 20, 2023
We deeply miss our dear friend Mitch Bourgeois who passed away Feb. 20, 2023. Mitch was a longtime supporter of the BRWTA and the Cajun Classic, both as a wheelchair player and as a volunteer.
Contact
For more information about the BRWTA or the Cajun Classic Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, please contact Jennifer Edmonson via email at jennedmonson@aol.com.
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