Club Bulletin

 11-Court Facility Expands SPORTIME Pickleball’s Westchester Presence to 27 Courts

ARMONK,  NY — [March 13, 2026] — SPORTIME Pickleball, a division of SPORTIME Clubs and the Tri-state area’s fastest-growing and most innovative pickleball club operator and programmer, today announced the grand opening of SPORTIME Pickleball Armonk, located at 112 Business Park Drive, scheduled for Sunday, March 15th. SPORTIME Pickleball’s newly constructed facility expands SPORTIME’s Westchester footprint to 27 dedicated indoor and outdoor pickleball courts, including the recently opened SPORTIME Pickleball Yorktown, along with existing tennis and pickleball locations in Mamaroneck and Eastchester, further establishing SPORTIME as the region’s leading pickleball provider.

The new Armonk facility will feature 11 dedicated, climate-controlled, indoor courts offering year-round play and instruction, courtside viewing, modern player facilities, and two party rooms for member and community events. Its location, near the Connecticut border, will allow the site to serve players from both Westchester and Fairfield Counties, offering them a variety of opportunities for recreational and competitive play, in addition to new-player programs for adults and juniors.

“The opening of our new club in Armonk represents another step toward our goal of serving the pickleball community in the greater Westchester area, and beyond, with the absolute best pickleball facilities and programs,” said Claude Okin, CEO of SPORTIME Clubs. “SPORTIME Pickleball Armonk is a one-of-a-kind facility that was constructed for SPORTIME, to our specifications. Members, players and students of all levels are going to love it!”

Community Focused, Community Driven
SPORTIME Pickleball Armonk is designed to be deeply rooted in the local community. “We have already seen incredible enthusiasm for our new Armonk facility and our leadership team there will build on that momentum,” said Joe Siegel, Managing Director of SPORTIME Pickleball. “In addition to serving our members, we are actively exploring partnerships with local school and community-based organizations. Our goal is always to build deep ties within the communities where we do business, and to be a valuable resource that improves residents’ lives by offering healthy and family-friendly activities.”

Two experienced SPORTIME leaders will oversee the new facility:

• Jonny Fintak, Pickleball Director, is a longtime tennis and pickleball coach, and formerly the pickleball director at SPORTIME Lake Isle and SPORTIME Harbor Island. Jonny is a pickleball pied piper, with extensive expertise in programming, tournaments, and player development.
• Kylene Murray, a former top-ranked collegiate tennis star and professional tennis player on the WTA Tour, will be the site’s General Manager. Formerly the operations manager and pickleball director at SPORTIME Randall’s Island, Kylene has a proven track record of community engagement and operational leadership.

“Kylene and Jonny are among the best,” said Siegel. “The facility is in excellent hands.”

Expanding Access Across the Tri-State Area
The Armonk opening follows the launch of four new SPORTIME Pickleball clubs in the last year, including sites in Englewood, NJ, Westbury, NY, Wayne, NJ and Yorktown Heights, NY. Together, these new facilities represent a significant investment in the future of pickleball, providing unmatched indoor access to the nation’s fastest-growing sport.

“Our Armonk and Yorktown Heights locations, along with our other clubs, are creating a foundation that will serve players for decades to come,” notes Okin. “SPORTIME Pickleball is dedicated to providing players with year-round access to outstanding facilities and programming. As in tennis, SPORTIME is committed to creating the Tri-state area’s most comprehensive pickleball network.”

Editor’s Note: Photo by SPORTIME Pickleball Armonk

About SPORTIME Pickleball
SPORTIME Pickleball, a division of SPORTIME Clubs, the largest operator of tennis clubs in the greater New York area, operates dedicated pickleball clubs in the Tri-State area and beyond, with the commitment to being and remaining the leading pickleball club operator in the Northeast. SPORTIME Pickleball Clubs leverage SPORTIME's more than 30 years of racket sports industry expertise, as well as its existing infrastructure, management capacity, programming expertise, and a player database of more than 100,000 active members/players. Each SPORTIME Pickleball location features 10-20 indoor, state-of-the-art, pickleball courts, available for social and competitive open-play sessions, court-time rentals, tournaments, clinics, instruction, and more. Some locations will also feature restaurant and event spaces, which will be operated by food and beverage partners.

# # #
CONTACT:
Jennefer Witter
The Boreland Group Inc.
Jwitter@theborelandgroup.com  

March is Joola Month!
Although March will feature the first official day of spring, it is still cold out there, and there is no better way to escape the frost and snow than on the courts at SPORTIME Pickleball!

View March Update >>

February at SPORTIME Pickleball is packed with exciting opportunities to escape the cold and hit the courts! Join us for Selkirk-sponsored open-plays, competitive tournaments, fun Valentine’s Day events, and opportunities to learn, play and compete all month long. You can also take advantage of a special Selkirk Pro Shop offer, win prizes, and enjoy complimentary promo items at sponsored events.

Read more >

New York, NY — October 16, 2025 — SPORTIME Pickleball , a division of SPORTIME Clubs and the Tri-state area’s fastest-growing, most innovative pickleball club operator, today announced the launch of its SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball (JTP) program.

SPORTIME JTP is designed for young athletes between the ages 10 to 15, and will offer technical and tactical training, competitive and social play, and interclub tournaments at SPORTIME’s Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey pickleball club locations. “In addition to introducing young players to a great game that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives, our goal is also to develop high-level players who will go on to impact the future of pickleball in their communities, and beyond, all in a welcoming, positive and competitive environment,” said Joe Siegel, Senior Managing Director of SPORTIME Pickleball. “The program underscores our commitment to cultivating a next generation of players in our fast growing sport.”

SPORTIME JTP will offer young players a challenging, fun and carefully structured pathway through which to learn, compete, and progress in the game from a young age. Program participants will train with top coaches and will represent their home SPORTIME Pickleball clubs in interclub play. Whether they are new to the sport or ready and eager to compete, SPORTIME JTP will provide participants with a great team experience in the country’s fastest-growing sport. JTP Tryouts Begin the Week of October 20 - the program runs from November 10th to March 21st Players interested in the JTP program should attend a tryout session at the SPORTIME location of their choice, during the week of October 20, at which they will be evaluated by SPORTIME coaches. The tryout fee is $10 and each tryout session will include instruction, fun drills and supervised game play.

JTP tryout locations and session dates and times are listed below:

Long Island Region

• SPORTIME Port Washington: October 23, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 12:00-2:00 pm.
• SPORTIME Westbury: October 24, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 25, 1:30-3:30 pm.

New Jersey Region

• SPORTIME Englewood: October 21, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 12-2 pm.
• SPORTIME Wayne: October 22, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 25, 2-4 pm.

Westchester Region

• SPORTIME Armonk: Tryouts will be held at the Yorktown Pickleball location. October 20, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 1:30-3:30 pm.
• SPORTIME Yorktown: October 20, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 1:30-3:30 pm.

Participation in JTP will cost $300 per month, payable monthly in five installments, November through March. The program fees include:

• Practice: Weekly Team Practices, led by expert coaches, will emphasize technical and tactical skills development, game strategy, and tournament preparation.
• Play: Supervised weekly play sessions will provide JTP players the opportunity to practice, socialize and compete for fun.
• Competition: Three structured interclub tournaments against other SPORTIME JTP clubs: January 24, 2026 on Long Island (Port Washington or Westbury), February 28, 2026 in Westchester (Yorktown), and March 21, 2026 in New Jersey (Wayne). Coaches will pair players for level-based competition based on age and skill level.
• Camaraderie: Players will be part of a strong, supportive team culture that fosters friendship, mutual respect and a sense of belonging.
• Cool Gear: Each JTP participant will receive an exclusive JTP Player Gear Package, including training shirts, a tournament jersey, outerwear and a team backpack.

"At SPORTIME Pickleball, we believe that the future of the sport will depend on future generations of players who grow up playing the sport,” said Claude Okin, CEO of SPORTIME Clubs. “As we have done in tennis with our renowned John McEnroe Tennis Academy, SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball is the beginning of that bright future for young players, whom we believe can access health, friendship and education through excellence in sport. This first class of young picklers will build confidence, learn teamwork, and develop a lifelong love for the game. Some of them will become the college and professional players of the future, and all of them will benefit from pathways for growth, connection, and community."  

About SPORTIME Pickleball
SPORTIME Pickleball, a division of SPORTIME Clubs, the largest operator of tennis clubs in the greater New York area, operates dedicated pickleball clubs in the Tri-state area and beyond, with the commitment to being the leading pickleball club operator in the Northeast. SPORTIME Pickleball Clubs leverage SPORTIME's more than 30 years of racket sports industry expertise, as well as its existing infrastructure, management capacity, programming expertise, and a player database of more than 100,000 active members/players.

Each SPORTIME Pickleball location boasts 10-20 indoor, state-of-the-art, pickleball courts, available for social and competitive open-play sessions, court-time rentals, tournaments, clinics, instruction, and more. Some locations also feature restaurant and event spaces operated by food and beverage partners.

#  #  #

Editor's Note: Photos courtesy of SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball Program

CONTACT:
Jennefer Witter
The Boreland Group Inc.
Jwitter@theborelandgroup.com