The Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association is a non-profit, all-volunteer 501c3 organization dedicated to promoting the sport of wheelchair tennis.
It all began in 1983 in Natchez, MS, when local tennis player and high school tennis coach, Jeanie Peabody, wanted to help her godchild, Laura Pritchartt return to an active lifestyle and play tennis after becoming a quadriplegic from a car accident. In an effort to increase awareness and participation in the community, Jeanie brought the tournament to Baton Rouge and thus, the BRWTA and the Cajun Classic were formed.
We invite you to explore our website to learn more about the Cajun Classic and the unique Hallowheel charity tennis/pickleball tournament that benefits the Cajun Classic.
Our Volunteer Board 2015-16
Pictured (front row, l-r) Rich Swanson, Dawn Swanson, Cajun Classic Tournament Director Jennifer Edmonson, Marilu Major, Dawn Tregre, and Mitch Bourgeois; (second row, l-r) Mary Beth Campagna, Douglas Burket, Martha Turner, Liz Heath, Lynn Serio, Roxane Bingham, Butley Mahler, Emily Greene, and Rusty Jabour; (top row, l-r) Erin Meyers, Dee LeBauve, Maria Magee, Danielle Morris, Abby Heath, Kathrin Sieberth, and Lynn Hitchcock.
Platinum Sponsors – 2026 Cajun Classic
Baton Rouge Wheelchair Tennis Association 