ABOUT SPORTIME
The Best Facilities and Programs for Everyone
ABOUT SPORTIME
The Best Facilities and Programs for Everyone
The Best Facilities and Programs for Everyone
Enter the doors of any SPORTIME club and you will find a welcoming community of wellness-focused partners, teammates, neighbors and friends - all working to better themselves, enjoying the sports that they love, and improving and maintaining their health and longevity. Our love for tennis, pickleball, volleyball, and other sports, informs our commitment to our members, students and players of all ages and abilities. Our purpose is to help those who patronize our clubs achieve their sports and fitness goals.
We offer over 325 indoor and outdoor tennis and pickleball courts, as well as volleyball, turf, hockey and sports rinks, and gyms, at our 20 clubs across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and the NY Capital Region, and in New Jersey. We are not a “cookie cutter” chain, and each SPORTIME club is unique, but our unwavering dedication to 5-star facilities, world-class coaching and instruction, and flawless customer service remains constant. Live your life with more joy, challenge, fun, friendship and fitness by joining SPORTIME.
Proud of Our Family of Brands
John McEnroe Tennis Academy
Don’t be afraid to experience the best - and to be the best. Led by New York icon, and all-time great, Johnny Mac, in his hometown, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) is our premiere tennis training experience offered at five locations, with JMTA sites on Long Island, and in NYC and Westchester.
SPORTIME VBC
SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC) welcomes the most talented and motivated young players from our area, offering experienced and committed coaches and exceptional facilities. The result is a supportive and knowledgeable community that develops young players into scholars/athletes/olympians and more.
Johnny Mac Tennis Project
We believe that community isn’t just a word - it’s a commitment to action. The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) actively changes young lives by removing the racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis, and serves more than 5,000 New York kids every year.
SPORTIME Pickleball
There’s a good reason why pickleball is the fastest-growing game in the United States: it’s fun, easy to learn, great exercise, and a tremendous social connector for players of all ages and levels. With more dedicated pickleball clubs and courts than any other operator in the Tri-State region, currently offering 136 indoor and outdoor courts in our markets, SPORTIME is your place to pickle.
Our Specialties
SPORTIME is committed to providing our members with the finest athletic and social settings, and the very best programs, services and amenities for tennis, pickleball, volleyball, other sports, camp, health and fitness. We pride ourselves in our high degree of hospitality, integrity, social awareness and attention to detail. We strive for operational excellence and customer intimacy, as we provide our members with great programs and with the best facilities in our markets.
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EXCEL Junior Tennis
SPORTIME has been providing tennis instruction to children of all ages and skill levels for more than 30 years, and has welcomed hundreds of thousands of junior players to the game for a lifetime. SPORTIME’s junior programs, including the world-renowned John McEnroe Tennis Academy, are designed to teach technical and tactical skills, to enhance socialization, while building self-esteem, and to nurture individual tennis capabilities and talents.
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Adult Tennis
SPORTIME offers a complete menu of Adult lesson programming delivered by our team of over 250 certified tennis professionals. Whether you are looking for a great way to get in shape, to learn the sport for a lifetime, or to win local or national titles, SPORTIME has a program for you.
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Pickleball
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Pickleball Membership
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Volleyball
SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC) welcomes junior players who want to train and compete on the local, regional or national level. VBC features expert coaching and a community of young athletes who train and achieve as a team. Adults and juniors can also enjoy camps, clinics, private coaching and much more.
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Summer Camp & Training Camp
From summer day-camps, to JMTA elite summer tennis training, to sports and sport specific camps, SPORTIME has a summer camp for your child. SPORTIME camps offer the best coaches, counselors and facilities anywhere! SPORTIME camp is the perfect place for kids to make friends, explore new sports, and spend summer days in a safe, fun and challenging environment.
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Parties and Special Events
Leave the planning to us. Whether it is a Birthday, Bar or Bat Mitzvah, corporate outing, fundraiser, parent and child sports day, or graduation party, we will make your next event one to remember. Guests can choose from a wide variety of sports activities, hosted and overseen by welcoming and professional staff and coaches. Whatever you are celebrating, SPORTIME has the facility and party plan to ensure it is a grand slam.
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Sports
At SPORTIME, athletes of every age and ability can find their sport. Tennis, pickleball, and volleyball are our specialties, but we also offer soccer, dek hockey, basketball, lacrosse, and much more, at our clubs and arenas.
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School Break Camps
There is no better place to be when school is out than a SPORTIME School Break Camp. When school is out, tennis, sports, fun and camaraderie are in session at SPORTIME, where we offer age and level appropriate tennis/sports training, games and more.
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Padel
This fast-paced, social racket sport blends tennis and squash, and offers an exciting and challenging experience for players of all ages and levels. It requires quick and strategic thinking, and balanced use of power, placement and finesse.
Our Leadership Team
Bennett Schlansky
Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer, General Counsel & Senior Managing Director
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Joe Siegel
Senior Vice President & Senior Managing Director; Executive Director, SPORTIME VBC
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Mark Bowtell
Regional Manager, Randall's Island, Westchester and Capital Region & Director, JMTA NYC
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Recent News & Press
Mar 13, 2026
JMTP Comedy Night 2026: Lineup Update: T.J. Miller Joins Comedy Night
JMTP COMEDY NIGHT
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Sony Hall, NYC
We’re excited to share the next comedian joining the lineup with Mark Normand and Liz Glazer for this year’s JMTP Comedy Night.
T.J. Miller
T.J. Miller is a comedian and actor known for his roles in Silicon Valley, Deadpool, and Transformers: Age of Extinction, along with his stand-up specials and appearances across film and television. His energy and storytelling style make him a favorite with audiences everywhere, and we’re thrilled to have him joining us on stage this year.
With more comedians still to be announced, excitement is building quickly. Grab your friends, family, or colleagues for one of JMTP’s most fun nights of the year.
Platinum tables are now very limited, so if you’ve been thinking about attending or hosting friends, we encourage you to secure your table now so you don’t miss out!
Proceeds from the evening support JMTP’s free tennis, mentorship, and academic programs for young people across New York City.
Mar 06, 2026
JMTP Comedy Night - Mark Normand & Liz Glazer Join the Line-Up
JMTP COMEDY NIGHT
Thursday, April 16, 2026 - Sony Hall, NYC
We’re excited to share the first two comedians joining the lineup for this year’s Comedy Night - it's already shaping up to be a great night! Mark Normand and Liz Glazer
Hosted by John and Patrick McEnroe, Comedy Night is one of JMTP’s most important fundraising events of the year. It’s an evening of great comedy, food/drinks, auctions, and community - all in support of JMTP’s mission to provide access to tennis, education, and opportunity for under-resourced youth across NYC.
Mark Normand
One of the most in-demand stand-ups working today, Mark has appeared on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon, The Late Show with Stephen Colbert, and Conan, and is co-host of the wildly popular podcast Tuesdays with Stories!
Liz Glazer
A former lawyer turned stand-up comedian whose sharp, heartfelt comedy has been featured on Don’t Tell Comedy and in stages across the country. Her unique perspective and storytelling make her a favorite with audiences everywhere.
Tickets are limited, and only a handful of Platinum tables remain.
If you’ve been considering attending, now is a great time to secure your table!
GET YOUR TICKETS TODAY: https://secure.qgiv.com/event/cn-2/
Every ticket purchased helps power year-round tennis, academic support, and mentorship for thousands of NYC kids.
We can't wait to see you there.
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Jan 12, 2026
SPORTIME Capital Region (Formerly SPORTIME Schenectady) Rebrands After Major Renovation, with New Site Management and New Name
SPORTIME ushers in a new era for tennis, pickleball, sports, fitness and community in the New York Capital Region
Schenectady, NY – January 12, 2026 – SPORTIME Clubs, the Tri-State area’s leading owner and operator of tennis, pickleball and sports clubs, today announced the rebranding of SPORTIME Schenectady as SPORTIME Capital Region to reflect the club’s commitment to serve the broader NY Capital Region. The announcement follows a comprehensive $5 million renovation that included reconditioned indoor tennis buildings and courts, upgraded lobby, lounge and fitness areas and locker rooms, a state-of-the-art 12,000-square-foot indoor turf field in a new air-supported structure, and more, all designed to deliver a 5-star, year-round, club experience to a wide variety of members and players.
Located on Curry Road, right off of the New York State Thruway, SPORTIME Capital Region is easily accessible to residents of Schenectady, Albany County, Guilderland and the surrounding areas. The club has remained open during the renovations, with an official grand-reopening celebration scheduled for January 24th. SPORTIME Capital Region employs an average of 25 year-round staff members, with that number doubling in the summer to support camp operations.
“The SPORTIME Capital Region rebrand underscores our commitment to serve the entire region with state-of-the-art tennis, sports, daycare, fitness and aquatics facilities, offering best-in-class programs and services provided by expert coaches, counselors and teachers,” said Bennett Schlansky, SPORTIME’s Executive VP and COO. “Our club is designed to create a one-stop destination for adults, children and families, from first-time players and students to competitive athletes.”
New Indoor Turf Field, and More
“The addition of our new indoor turf-sports center will allow us to significantly expand the range of indoor sports and programs that we offer, including soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, field hockey and more,” said Robert Coleman, General Manager of SPORTIME Capital Region. “We are excited to be able to now provide turf-sports athletes from our surrounding communities a high-quality indoor space to train year-round.”
The turf area is enclosed in a new air-supported structure year-round, and can be subdivided into two or more practice fields depending upon the activity.
The SPORTIME Capital Region facility also features:
- Six indoor, hard-surfaced tennis courts in permanent, conditioned buildings.
- Eight outdoor Har-Tru, soft-surface tennis courts.
- Four spacious indoor, hybrid pickleball courts in a permanent conditioned building.
- Modern fitness center offering free weights, cardio equipment, resistance-training machines, and dedicated stretching and functional training areas.
- A heated outdoor pool.
- Beautiful lobby, lounge and viewing areas able to accommodate a variety of special events.
- Spacious, modern locker room facilities.
SPORTIME Capital Region offers members and others:
- Instructional, competitive and social tennis for players of all ages and levels, including hourly and seasonal court-time rentals, SPORTIME’s proprietary Adult Tennis Kinetics (ATK) group programs and SPORTIME Bounce and Excel junior group tennis programs, all led by SPORTIME’s world-class coaches. SPORTIME’s coaches have a long track-record of developing competitive junior tennis athletes, with many moving on to join NCAA Division I, II and III collegiate tennis programs.
- Instructional, competitive and social pickleball offerings, including court-time rentals, open-plays, leagues and clinics.
Private tennis and pickleball coaching. - Indoor turf field rentals for soccer, lacrosse, ultimate frisbee, field hockey and much more, including sports specialty camps and programs.
- SPORTIME Eager Explorers, NYS licensed daycare, with before and after-school care options.
- School-break tennis and sports camps, Summer Excel Tennis Camp and SPORTIME’s summer multi-sport camp, for kids pre-school through 18 years of age, including aquatics.
- Private and group aquatics instruction and programming during the outdoor season.
- A full lineup of group exercise classes for members, including yoga, Pilates, cycling, and interval training, and SilverSneakers® group fitness classes for seniors.
- Individual and group personal/athletic training, including sports-specific options.
- A variety of flexible corporate and special events, and birthday party options.
New Site Leadership
Robert Coleman recently joined SPORTIME Capital Region as General Manager, offering extensive experience in recreation and athletics, most recently as Director of Athletics and Recreation at the Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences. Lauren Almy was also recently promoted to Assistant General Manager. Lauren, who was a competitive junior player, holds an Associate’s degree in physical education, and was an assistant coach for the Union College women’s tennis team before joining the SPORTIME team.
Explains Coleman, “My team and I have three major priorities for SPORTIME Capital Region in the new year: to deliver an outstanding experience to every member and club user; to deepen our ties to the surrounding communities; and, to make SPORTIME the “go to provider” in the Capital Region for tennis, sports, fitness, camp, day care, and more”
About SPORTIME
Since 1994, Sportime has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in the Tri-State Area. Sportime features 20 club locations, most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now Sportime Port Washington, and five new standalone pickleball locations in New York and New Jersey. Sportime currently offers 192 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 142 indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf-fields, camps, gyms, padel courts, pools and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester, in the NY Capital Region and in New Jersey. Sportime clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, pickleball, sports and camp facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), Sportime Volleyball Club (VBC), Sportime Pickleball, and more. Sportime clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.
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The Boreland Group Inc.
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