Sportime Randall’s Island Named Private/Commercial Club of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry (RSI) - RSI’s Annual Champions of Tennis Awards Honor Excellence in the Industry 

New York, NY (January 13, 2024) – Sportime Randall’s Island, a premier tennis and pickleball facility located on Randall’s Island in New York City, has been named the Private/Commercial Club of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry.

This recognition celebrates Sportime Randall’s Island’s commitment to excellence in facilities, programming, community engagement and innovation in the racquet sports industry. Located in Randall’s Island Park in Manhattan, the facility, which Sportime constructed in 2009 at a cost of over $20 million, just underwent a $50+ million expansion and renovation. Spanning more than 260,000 square feet, Sportime Randall’s Island includes 29 hard and soft-surface tennis courts in climate-controlled buildings and year-round and seasonal air structures, making it the largest indoor tennis facility in the world. The club also features six dedicated pickleball courts, four dedicated U10 courts, an athletic training center for group and private sport-specific training, a full service café, a well-stocked pro shop, flexible event spaces, locker rooms, and multiple, beautiful lobbies and lounges.

As the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), Sportime Randall’s Island is shaping the next generation of elite junior players. JMTA consistently produces a high percentage of national championship competitors, with many players earning scholarships to play tennis at prestigious colleges and universities, including Ivy League institutions and top NCAA programs. 

Sportime Randall’s Island, in partnership with the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), a nonprofit organization founded by tennis icon John McEnroe in 2012 to break down economic, racial and social barriers through tennis, delivers free weekly tennis programs to more than 4,000 participants each year: young people from some of NYC’s most under-resourced communities. Since 2012, more than $10.7 million has been awarded in scholarships to youth who lack the financial means to pursue tennis at the highest levels, providing them with the opportunity to chase their tennis dreams and change their lives.

“We’re thrilled that Sportime Randall’s Island has been named Facility of the Year by Racquet Sports Industry,” says Claude Okin, President and CEO of Sportime. “As a lifelong New Yorker, who learned to play tennis in NYC parks, creating this one-of-a-kind, urban tennis hub, in the city that we love, has been a passion project and a dream come true. We are very proud of our flagship facility, not just because it is a great business, with a great future, and has burnished our Company’s legacy in NYC, but because of the impact that its programs, along with our charitable efforts in NYC, have made, and will continue to make, in the lives of NYC kids.”

Sportime Randall’s Island is open 365 days a year and offers instructional and competitive tennis, pickleball and athletic training programs, including JMTA, as well as summer and school-break training camps, for juniors and adults of all ages and levels, provided by its team of world-class directors and coaches. In addition to private and group instruction, seasonal and hourly court rentals are available. 

About Sportime

Since 1994, Sportime has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. Sportime’s 15 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now Sportime Port Washington. Sportime currently offers 192 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 70 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. 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) and Sportime Volleyball Club (VBC). Sportime clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.

News Coverage:

• City Biz - https://www.citybiz.co/article/648588/sportime-randalls-island-named-private-commercial-club-of-the-year-by-racquet-sports-industry/ 
• AP - https://apnews.com/press-release/ein-presswire-newsmatics/john-mcenroe-new-york-city-iceland-tennis-f27ca83451f660f3301e1c01f6939433 
   

The USTA Eastern honors those who have made remarkable contributions toward growing and promoting tennis at the grassroots level. The recognize Individuals and organizations that demonstrated what makes the Eastern section so unique and innovative. Please join us in congratulating our Executive Director of Tennis, SPORTIME Clubs, Mike Barrell, for receiving the Clinician of the Year for 2024.

For a full list of winners, click here. Congratulations Mike!

SPORTIME Pickleball partnered with North Shore Animal League America to host a special "Pickle and Pups" Open Play for our 2nd year. Members had the opportunity to play with adorable puppies that were available for adoption, one of whom found a forever home with a member at the event! Adding to the excitement, Joola generously contributed a raffle basket, including a Perseus paddle, hat, and water bottle, which helped make the day even more memorable. Thank you to everyone who participated and helped the puppies find their forever home!

SPORTIME Pickleball had the pleasure of hosting a fantastic group from the Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association for a pickleball tournament at SPORTIME Port Washington. The participants enjoyed friendly competition followed by an assortment of food and beverages while connecting with fellow alumni. It was a memorable day for all, and we look forward to welcoming the Merchant Marine Academy Alumni Association back for more pickleball events in the future! 

On May 3, 2023, our community experienced a tragic loss when the lives of Roslyn's Ethan Falkowitz and Drew Hassenbein, were taken by a drunk driver. Ethan was a cherished member of the SPORTIME family, learning and playing tennis at Roslyn for many years. He was passionate about tennis and life, and we miss him terribly.

In Ethan’s memory, his family has established the Ethan Falkowitz Foundation, with the mission of helping to introduce kids to the world of tennis, to nurture empathy and kindness, and more. SPORTIME is proud to support the Foundation, and to honor Ethan's legacy, by hosting the Be MorE THAN Tennis Classic, an event dedicated to celebrating Ethan’s life and raising funds for the Foundation.

We invite all SPORTIME members, friends, and families to join us at this special event that means so much to us and to Ethan's family.

Thank you,

The SPORTIME Roslyn Team

We are pleased to announce that Ofir Solomon is now our Director of Adult Programming and our Women’s League Director, in addition to his ongoing positions as U10 Director and Assistant JMTA Director at SPORTIME Port Washington, the newest location for the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.

Ofir hails from Melville, NY, and attended Fairfield University, where he earned his BA in business and MA in Accounting, and where he was captain of the tennis team. As a junior player, Ofir achieved rankings as high as top 20 in the East and top 150 in the USA.

Since joining the SPORTIME/JMTA team in 2017, Ofir has served in a number of roles, including Assistant U10 Director at SPORTIME Randall’s Island and Community Program Director for the not-for-profit Johnny Mac Tennis Project.

Ofir joined the Port Washington coaching and leadership teams in the summer of 2023 and his dedication and subject matter expertise quickly elevated our U10 program to new heights. We are confident that Ofir will bring the same level of passion and success to our adult programs and women's leagues.

For registration in the Wednesday Women's Leagues, or for assistance with any adult programs, please contact Ofir directly at osolomon@sportimeny.com, or call the club, as we are always here to help.

Every year our SPORTIME/JMTA players achieve great results in the Eastern Long Island Tennis world and beyond. Congratulations to all winners but with special callouts to:

PRESTIGIOUS AWARDS

Hy Zausner Lifetime Achievement Award: Dennis & Susan Erani

EXCELLENCE AWARDS

• Charles Karp Memorial Award for Overcoming Adversity: Andy Funk & Lauren Norris
• Tennis Club of the Year: Sportime Port Washington
• Tennis Professional of the Year (Adult): Russell Heier-Sportime
• Tennis Professional of the Year (Junior): Justin Redlich-Sportime
• Madeline Zausner Junior Tournament Director Award: Jason Pasion-Sportime

2023-24 - High School Champions

• Nassau County Boy’s Singles Champion: Herricks - Samarth Deepudass-Sportime
• Nassau County Boy's Doubles Champions: Syosset - Nikhil Shah & Devan Melandro-Sportime
• NYS & Nassau County Girls Singles Champion: Garden City - Nina Weise-Sportime
• Nassau County Girls Doubles Champions: Garden City - Angelina Bravo-Sportime
• NYS & Suffolk County Girls Doubles Champions: Westhampton Beach - Julia Stabile & Matilda Buchen

National Rankings (as of 7/17/24)

Boys/Girls

• Boys 12 singles: #1 Jacques Chen
• Boys 14 singles: #2 Alexander Lerman
• Boys 18 singles: #2 Edward Liao
• Girls 12 singles: #1 Gabrielle Alexa Villejas
• Girls 14 singles: #1 Sofia Kedrin
• Girls 16 singles: #1 Sophia Holod
• Girls 18 singles: #1 Sophia Holod, #2 Kady Tanenbaum

Men

• 35+ Singles: #1 Paul Koenke
• 50+ Singles: #2 Jay Harris

55 & Over 7.0 Men - Sectional Champions

• Sportime Kings Park - Captains - Dan Marklin & Bill Carson

65 & Over 8.0 Women - Sectional Champions

• Sportime Syosset - Captain - Lydia Eitel

Spring 2024

55 & Over 7.0 Mixed Doubles - Sectional Champions

• Sportime Syosset - Captains: Jennifer Mao & Dawn Schosberg

2024 Eastern Team Tennis Sectional Champions

• 12 & Under L5 Division - Port Washington Ninjas: Rong Ma
• 14 & Under L5 Division - Sportime Aces: Jason Pasion

SPORTIME Pickleball is proud to become a Platinum partner of DUPR, the world’s most accurate rating platform for pickleball players. Over 1 Million players use DUPR, providing them with real-time match results and assessments, access to historical match data, and the ability to network with other players within the pickleball community.

SPORTIME will be offering special DUPR-rated Open Play sessions and tournaments at multiple facilities this fall, ensuring that each event will include players of the same level, based upon their DUPR rating.

If you haven’t already set up your free DUPR account, sign up now at https://www.dupr.com/  and be sure to select SPORTIME as your home club to get started! Click here to visit our webpage.
 

I’ve played pickleball for years and needed new shoes — experts recommended these ones
By Rachel Rothman, CNN Underscored
Published 1:09 PM EDT, Wed August 14, 2024

Pickleball fever continues to sweep the nation as the fastest growing sport in America, according to the Sports and Fitness Industry Association (SFIA), and for good reason. It’s a fantastic way to stay active, get some exercise and have fun. But like any court sport, having the right pickleball shoes is essential to avoid injury, stay comfortable and elevate your game.

As a testing editor with over 15 years experience and a recreational pickleball player for over 25 years (yes, it’s been around that long!), I recently realized it was time to level up my own gear as I’ve been playing more regularly. So, I teamed up with Stephanie Preston (nee Drexel), a physical therapist in New Jersey, who frequently works with athletes in sports medicine, and David Radisch, regional pickleball director for Sportime, to not only find my own perfect pickleball shoes but help guide you toward the best pair as well. As Radisch notes, “Thanks to the popularity of the sport, there are now many more choices so you can find the right sneaker for you.”

Read the full article on CNN Website

Reported in Long Island Tennis Magazine: 

The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) once again brought tennis players and college coaches together at its College Recruiting Combine, this time in a different location as SPORTIME Port Washington hosted the eighth annual event.

Held at JMTA’s flagship location, SPORTIME Randall’s Island, for the last seven years, this year, the event was moved to SPORTIME Port Washington, formerly Port Washington Tennis Academy, the location where McEnroe and his brother Patrick trained when they were young tennis players.

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John McEnroe receives French Legion of Honour award from President Emmanuel Macron on Wednesday.
By ATP Staff
It was all smiles for John McEnroe on Wednesday evening in Paris, where he was awarded the French Legion of Honour by President Emmanuel Macron.

The American attended the ceremony in the Elysee Palace alongside guests Mats Wilander and Mansour Bahrami. Macron is an avid tennis fan and praised former No. 1 in the PIF ATP Rankings McEnroe during his speech at the ceremony.

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New York, May 7, 2024: SPORTIME/ John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) Present the Ninth Annual JMTA/JMTP Long Island Scholarship Tryout. Tryout to take place at the newly renovated, SPORTIME Port Washington, formerly the Port Washington Tennis Academy, on Saturday, June 22nd, 2024, from 5:00 PM-7:00 PM. 

For the ninth year, young hopefuls from across Long Island will have the opportunity to try out to earn full or partial scholarships to play at JMTA. This year is the first that the tryout will be held at SPORTIME Port Washington, formerly the Port Washington Tennis Academy, which joined the Sportime family of clubs, and became the second JMTA location in central Long Island, in September 2023. SPORTIME is nearing the completion of an $8.5M renovation and modernization project to restore and improve the iconic facility. SPORTIME/JMTA Coaches will award full and partial scholarships to selected tryout participants for the 2024-25 JMTA indoor season at SPORTIME Port Washington and at SPORTIME Syosset, JMTA’s two central Long Island locations. 

Open only to players with tennis experience, ages 6-17, the tryout will take place on Saturday, June 22nd, 2023, from 5:00 PM – 7:00 PM, with check-in at 4:30 PM. Registration closes June 15th, 2024. Participants will be evaluated by a Selection Committee of SPORTIME/JMTA directors, coaches and leaders, including JMTA Executive Director Patrick McEnroe, Michael Kossoff, JMTA Long Island Regional Director and Jay Harris, JMTA Port Washington Director. The tryout will include tennis drills and point/match play. 

“It is very exciting to have launched the John McEnroe Tennis Academy at the former site of the Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington, and to be hosting our Long Island tryout there,” said Patrick McEnroe, Executive Director of JMTA. “John and I and many other world-class players trained there as juniors, and we are thrilled to be able to develop a new generation of players at our old stomping grounds, now fully renovated. I urge anyone who is interested in learning more about JMTA Long Island to attend the tryout on June 22nd.” 

Scholarship winners will be notified by July 31, 2024. Means testing is a requirement for JMTP funded scholarships, so winners will be required to submit requisite financial information prior to final award.

JMTA at SPORTIME Port Washington is located at 100 Harbor Rd., in Port Washington, NY. For more information, parents of interested players/athletes can email 
scholarshipli@sportimeny.com or visit www.SportimeNY.com/scholarship-jmtali. 

Proper athletic attire, including tennis footwear, is required. Participants will have access to locker rooms and shower facilities. Water will be available on court. SPORTIME Port Washington features a full-service pro shop offering professional racket stringing services. Those interested in registering can visit www.SportimeNY.com/scholarship-jmtali for information and online registration. 
 

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About the Johnny Mac Tennis Project 
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) changes young lives through its efforts to remove the racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis legend John McEnroe, JMTP introduces the sport of tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity to thousands of under-resourced New York City area children. For a smaller group of dedicated young athletes, JMTP provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, leading to college scholarships, careers in the industry, and, for a few, professional tennis careers and, perhaps, Grand Slam titles. Learn more: www.jmtpny.org. 

About the John McEnroe Tennis Academy 
In September 2010, tennis legend John McEnroe and SPORTIME partnered to launch the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, in John’s hometown of New York City, at the then 20-court SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall's Island, recently expanded to feature 30 courts, is SPORTIME’s flagship location, and the flagship location of the Academy. In September 2012, JMTA expanded to SPORTIME Lake Isle, an 8-court, state-of-the-art, year-round facility in lower Westchester, and to SPORTIME Syosset in central Long Island, an 11-court indoor facility that has long served as SPORTIME’s high performance training center on Long Island. In 2015, JMTA Summer Tennis Training was added in the Hamptons, at SPORTIME Amagansett, SPORTIME’s 34-court, seasonal, outdoor tennis facility in the Town of East Hampton. In 2023, JMTA Long Island was expanded to include SPORTIME Port Washington, adding 13 more courts to the JMTA region. With the satellite locations, the JMTA brand currently covers 5 sites with a total of 96 tennis courts, serving 3,000 plus players annually. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com/.jmta. 

John's passion and belief is that great players can be developed in urban and suburban settings, while still having the opportunity to live at home, pursue their educational goals, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. The Academy works to recruit the most talented and the most highly motivated young athletes in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Inspired by the vision and presence of Johnny Mac, under the guidance of SPORTIME/JMTA Senior Managing Director, Bennett Schlansky, and executed daily by Executive Director Patrick McEnroe and an international staff of tennis, athletic training and performance directors and coaches, JMTA delivers a complete on and off-court training program, and develops complete players. JMTA includes off-court athletic training, mental toughness, video analytics, educational seminars, college placement assistance and more, designed to assure the best possible outcome for elite junior players, and for other committed players striving to be the best that they can be. JMTA’s youngest students, who train with red and orange balls on 36’ and 60’ courts, participate in cutting-edge Mac Red and Mac Orange programs designed by world-renowned U-10 visionary Mike Barrell, SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis, and executed by SPORTIME/JMTA’s expert U-10 directors and coaches. 

About SPORTIME Clubs 
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 15 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington. SPORTIME currently offers 188 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 74 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. 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) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.
 

Reported by Long Island Tennis Magazine:

One of the things we love about tennis is the unbridled joy it provides us. For many, being on the tennis court creates some of the most precious and prized memories, and it helps us find confidence in ourselves.

For Dustin Shmuely, he found his tennis passion right from when he first began playing, and he can remember the moment that he knew tennis was the sport for him. Read all about it >

Dear JMTA Players and Families:

As you are all aware, in early September 2023, Lawrence Kleger, the Co-Director of JMTA, suffered a terrible fall and life-threatening injuries. After months in the intensive care unit at Columbia Presbyterian, followed by extensive rehab, he has made remarkable progress, but the road ahead, for our friend and colleague of more than two decades, remains long.

The love and support for Lawrence from the SPORTIME/JMTA community, including from his colleagues and students, and from all who know and love him, has continued to be overwhelming. And his impact on SPORTIME, on JMTA, on junior tennis, and on the individual lives of those who call him friend, family or coach, has been enormous. In recognition of his substantial impact, the USTA Eastern Section presented Lawrence with a Lifetime Achievement award at their 2024 Annual Awards Dinner: a befitting honor.

We will continue to support Lawrence in every way that we can in his recovery and, we hope, in his journey back to the tennis court.

Our JMTA team of Directors and Coaches, including JMTA Port Washington Director, Jay Harris, and JMTA Long Island Regional Director, Mike Kossoff, with our support and support from Patrick McEnroe, Mike Barrell, SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis for all tennis sites, and others, has done an extraordinary job in Lawrence’s absence. However, as it is, sadly, now clear that Lawrence will not be returning to a day-to-day leadership role at JMTA, he will transition to JMTA Director Emeritus, and Patrick McEnroe, who has been Co-director of JMTA with Lawrence since 2017, will now serve as the Executive Director of JMTA. The JMTA Directors at the JMTA sites will report to Patrick, and the Academy will remain very strong and in terrific hands!

If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to let us or any of those above know, and thanks for being part of the SPORTIME/JMTA Family.

SPORTIME / John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) To Host the Eighth Annual College Recruiting Combine on June 22nd and 23rd at SPORTIME Port Washington, formerly the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy. Rising High School Sophomores, Juniors and Seniors are Invited To Participate In Recruiting Combine At SPORTIME Port Washington, the newest SPORTIME and JMTA location. College Coaches From Brown, Baylor, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn State, William & Mary, Wake Forest, Bentley, Middlebury, Wesleyan, Stony Brook, Bryant, St. John’s, Hofstra, Union and Colgate Committed To Attend With Many Others Expected.

New York, February 1, 2024 – Helping young athletes attend the colleges of their choice, on full tennis scholarships when possible, is a foundational goal of SPORTIME and JMTA. With dozens of JMTA students currently competing at top colleges across the country, today the Academy announced the Eighth Annual John McEnroe Tennis Academy College Recruiting Combine, scheduled for the weekend of June 22nd and June 23rd, 2024, to be held at the newest SPORTIME and JMTA location, SPORTIME Port Washington.

The Combine, a substantial success in its first seven years, will again give select rising high school sophomores, juniors and seniors, from around the country and beyond, both JMTA and non-JMTA students, the opportunity to showcase their technical and tactical tennis skills, and their athletic abilities, in front of coaches from top colleges and universities. The Combine also features a live-streaming platform, which gives players the opportunity to perform for a wider group of coaches; last year, over 100 coaches from across the country “attended” the event, virtually, joining those who attended in-person.

“JMTA is committed to preparing our players for college tennis, and to working with them to identify and to help them to attend the colleges and universities that best suit them,” said John McEnroe. “The Combine has been a big hit in its first seven years, and with the 2024 event being hosted at SPORTIME Port Washington, where my brother and I, among others, trained as juniors, it promises to be extra special for me and Patrick.”

The Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington, and one of two JMTA satellite locations on Long Island, was where legends John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Vitas Gerulaitis, Mary Carillo and Tracy Austin, among others, trained as juniors. An $8 million plus facility renovation is nearing completion, and the facility features 7 oversized, sub-irrigated, soft-surface, Har-Tru tennis courts, 6 new hard-surface tennis courts and 12 new dedicated pickleball courts, as well as many other upgrades and amenities.

The Combine will welcome 50 boys and 50 girls. Coaches representing all three NCAA Divisions are expected to attend, and 2024 commitments to-date have been more impressive than ever, including coaches from Brown, Baylor, Cornell, Dartmouth, Penn State, William & Mary, Wake Forest, Yale and many other top programs, with many more coaches expected to confirm their attendance before the Combine. Representatives from prestigious leagues, including the Ivy League, ACC, Big East, SEC, Big 10, Patriot League and NESCAC attended in previous years and are expected again this year.

Interested players can get more information, and apply to participate in the Combine, at www.Sportime.com/JMTACombine. Combine applications will be accepted from March 1st through May 31st for the 100 Combine spots available. The Combine Selection Committee will evaluate each application based upon objective criteria, and applicants will be informed of their status as “admitted” or “wait-listed”. Those who are wait-listed will be contacted if they are, subsequently, admitted.  

Player check-in will begin at 8:00 a.m. for all players on both Combine days. Participants will compete in singles and doubles match play with tracked results that count toward their UTRs. Players will also receive athletic performance assessments and will be invited to participate in Sports Vision Testing and in a College Coaches’ Panel Discussion. Combine partner, Tennis Analytics, will be video-recording all matches and will offer participant packages, including match videos with detailed analytics. Included for each Combine participant is an integrated recruiting package, including the match videos, which are made available, digitally, to both participants and coaches, at the touch of a button on their personal Player Portals. For further details, visit www.SPORTIMENY.com/JMTACombine or email jmtacombine@sportimeny.com.

About the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
In September 2010, tennis legend John McEnroe and SPORTIME partnered to launch the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, in John’s hometown of New York City, at the then 20-court SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall's Island, recently expanded to feature 30 courts, is SPORTIME’s flagship location, and the flagship location of the Academy. In September 2012, JMTA expanded to SPORTIME Lake Isle, an 8-court, state-of-the-art, year-round facility in lower Westchester, and to SPORTIME Syosset in central Long Island, an 11-court indoor facility that has long served as SPORTIME’s high performance training center on Long Island. In 2015, JMTA Summer Tennis Training was added in the Hamptons, at SPORTIME Amagansett, SPORTIME’s 34-court, seasonal, outdoor tennis facility in the Town of East Hampton. In 2023, JMTA Long Island was expanded to include SPORTIME Port Washington, adding 13 more courts to the region. With the satellite locations, the JMTA brand currently covers 5 sites with a total of 96 tennis courts, serving 3,000 plus players annually. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com/.jmta.

John's passion and belief is that great players can be developed in urban and suburban settings, while still having the opportunity to live at home, pursue their educational goals, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. The Academy works to recruit the most talented and the most highly motivated young athletes in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Inspired by the vision and presence of Johnny Mac, under the guidance of SPORTIME/JMTA Senior Managing Director, Bennett Schlansky, and executed daily by Executive Director Patrick McEnroe and an international staff of tennis, athletic training and performance directors and coaches, JMTA delivers a complete on and off-court training program, and develops complete players. JMTA includes off-court athletic training, mental toughness, video analytics, educational seminars, college placement assistance and more, designed to assure the best possible outcome for elite junior players, and for other committed players striving to be the best that they can be. JMTA’s youngest students, who train with red and orange balls on 36’ and 60’ courts, participate in cutting-edge Mac Red and Mac Orange programs designed by world-renowned U-10 visionary Mike Barrell, SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis, and executed by SPORTIME/JMTA’s expert U-10 directors and coaches.

About SPORTIME Clubs 
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 15 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington. SPORTIME currently offers 190 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 71 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. 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) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.

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Venus Williams—world champion, Bombas investor, and now sock designer—co-created our new limited edition collection of All-Purpose Socks.

For every pair purchased from this collection, Bombas will donate another pair to organizations using sports to engage under-resourced youth, like Johnny Mac Tennis Project and Play Like a Girl. To further celebrate this collab, Bombas will also donate 20 scholarships through these programs to help more kids play the sports they love. 

Find out more

Dear SPORTIME Port Washington Members, Parents and Players:

With the current 2023-2024 indoor tennis and pickleball season in full swing, we hope that you have been enjoying your experience at the new SPORTIME Port Washington. We are proud of the tremendous progress we have made revitalizing our iconic facility, and we appreciate your patience, support and understanding while we complete this exciting work. We trust that the minor inconveniences that many of you may have experienced, or may still be experiencing, will be well worth the final result: the largest, best and most modern racket sports facility on Long Island! Of course, we are doing all we can to complete the project as quickly as possible.

Below please find an update on recent and ongoing project elements, with estimated completion dates:

• New lighting for the clay and hard court tennis buildings: COMPLETE
• New pickleball divider fences: COMPLETE
• New roof between clay and hard court buildings to eliminate water penetration, including interior refinishing of viewing mezzanine: COMPLETE
• Refinished floors in the upper viewing area by the clay courts: COMPLETE
• Interior refinishing of the clay court tennis building: Estimated Completion by December 1, 2023
• New pickleball court benches: Estimated Arrival by December 22, 2023
• New heating and air-conditioning systems in all court buildings (temporary heat provided in the interim): Estimated Completion by February 1, 2024 (the timing of the issuance of pending permits may allow us to complete this sooner)
• New court-level bathrooms and complete renovation of locker rooms: Estimated Completion by March 1, 2024  (the timing of the issuance of pending permits may allow us to complete this sooner).

I also want to share that while SPORTIME members at all of our other Long Island clubs will be getting a membership dues increase as of January 1, 2024, Port Washington members will not.  This is only Sportime’s second dues increase in the last 15 years, and the revenue that will be generated is essential for us to keep our commitments to our employees and members in the face of the most dramatic inflationary period in recent history. However, we are not going to raise member dues for our Port Washington members at this time, while you are enduring the dust of our renovation project. When the club is close to complete and perfect, we will make that adjustment, and we thank you, in advance, for your understanding and continuing loyalty.

Finally, please don’t forget that at times when our parking lot may be full, we have arranged for additional member/player parking spaces at the AC Delco/Shake-n Go-parking lot, located at 85 Harbor Rd, a quick 3-minute walk to the club. Spots 33-47 are designated for SPORTIME members and guests.

I hope this finds you all well and enjoying the holiday season. As always, please feel free to reach out to any member of our team for assistance of any kind. We are here to help!

Sincerely,

Claude Okin
President and Chief Executive Officer
SPORTIME Clubs

The puppies ruled the courts at the Puppies and Pickleball Party at SPORTIME Port Washington, Sunday, October 15th. Players from across the Island came to dink, smash, drive and may have, body bagged a few players on our new 12 dedicated courts, to support the North Shore Animal League of America. Our visiting puppies officially dubbed Pickles and Smash showed their appreciation with wagging tails. 

A pioneer of the no-kill movement, North Shore Animal League America continues to lead the way with the development of national and international programs that increase adoptions and raise awareness about the plight of homeless animals. To find out more or to donate or adopt a furry friend, please visit:  https://www.animalleague.org/

SPORTIME Clubs and Hornig Capital Partners Partner to Develop Pickleball Facilities throughout the Northeast, to be Operated Under the Brand SPORTIME Pickleball  
For Immediate Release - New York, October 2, 2023: SPORTIME Clubs and Hornig Capital Partners announced today that they have signed a partnership agreement to establish a new company, SPORTIME Pickleball, LLC, that will develop and operate state-of-the-art, standalone, pickleball facilities in the tri-state area under the SPORTIME brand. The joint venture is a collaboration of SPORTIME Clubs, the largest and most sophisticated operator of racket sports facilities and programs in the Northeast, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, and Hornig Capital Partners, a NY-based real estate development company with a track record of success in developing value added properties. 

SPORTIME Pickleball is currently preparing to offer a limited $14 million tranche of founding partner equity to qualified investors, and has executed a long-term lease for a site under development in Armonk, NY, scheduled to open in 2024. SPORTIME Pickleball is currently negotiating 8 lease transactions on Long Island and in Westchester, Connecticut, New Jersey and NYC, with the goal of having more than a dozen dedicated pickleball centers in operation by the end of 2027. Claude Okin, President & CEO of Sportime Clubs, explains, “for SPORTIME, this is a natural expansion of our business and allows us to utilize existing talent and expertise across racket sports lines. There are inexperienced pickleball start-ups everywhere at the moment, but we plan to leverage our 35-year advantage to offer the best pickleball facilities and programs and to acquire dominant market share in the geographies where we do business and nearby.”

SPORTIME Pickleball will operate dedicated indoor and outdoor pickleball sites throughout the Northeast, and expects to become the dominant pickleball club operator in the area and beyond, leveraging SPORTIME’s existing infrastructure, which already includes 70 pickleball courts, management and programming expertise and player database of more than 30,000 active members/players. SPORTIME recently opened the largest indoor pickleball facility in New York State at their Port Washington facility, consisting of 12 dedicated courts. Each SPORTIME Pickleball location will feature 10-20 state-of-the-art pickleball courts that will be available for social and competitive open play sessions, court-time rentals, tournaments, clinics, instruction, and private events. Some locations will feature restaurant and event spaces, which will be operated by food and beverage partners. 

“We are continuing to see terrific growth in all racket sports, but especially in the unprecedented boom of pickleball. In response, SPORTIME is committed to bringing world-class pickleball facilities to our markets and beyond,” explained Okin. “Our goal in pickleball, as in tennis, is to develop lifelong and committed players, who choose SPORTIME Pickleball locations to enjoy best-in-class facilities, instructional programs, customer care and amenities. We plan to grow our pickleball capacity as quickly as possible, and we are launching this new undertaking with the team at Hornig Capital Partners, who are experts in real estate development and planning.” 

Daren Hornig, Managing Partner of Hornig Capital Partners shared, “I am thrilled to be partnering with SPORTIME to help to build a business around a sport that I love, in markets that I know very well. My role is to source the best locations and to negotiate the best possible leases or acquisitions for our growing network of dedicated pickleball clubs.” Hornig added, “It is very exciting to be participating in this joint venture with SPORTIME Clubs, as they represent the gold standard of excellence in racket sports facilities and programs in the Northeast. The pickleball boom is bringing more people to the court every day, and SPORTIME Pickleball will be providing high quality facilities and programs for our communities to embrace and enjoy.”

For more information, email info@SportimePickleball.com. 

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About SPORTIME Clubs  
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 15 club locations most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington. SPORTIME currently offers 194 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 70 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, sports and fitness facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com. 

About Hornig Capital Partners  
Based in New York, Hornig Capital Partners LLC (HCP) is a privately held real estate investment and development firm specializing in value-added opportunities throughout the United States. Led by Daren Hornig, a real estate industry veteran with more than 30 years of experience, HCP pursues purchases of fee simple interest assets, as well as select joint venture structures, with capital appreciation opportunities and risk-adjusted returns. HCP also invests in assets for long-term property appreciation and to effectively recapitalize existing properties with owners to maximize returns. In the past ten years, HCP has successfully closed on more than $1 billion worth of property and development projects. Most recently, HCP purchased the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy and successfully leased and partnered with Sportime Clubs to create the SPORTIME Port Washington, featuring over 200,000 square feet of tennis and pickleball courts and amenities; the largest racket sports center on Long Island. 
 

Head into the new season with the right gear. From October 9th - October 9th, visit a SPORTIME Pro Shop near you and save 40% on all tennis bags while supplies last.  Hurry!

On August 26th, the 9th Annual JMTP Tennis Pro Am Tournament took center stage at SPORTIME Amagansett. With doors opening at 1:00pm, the event buzzed with excitement for a day of tennis excellence for a great cause, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project.

The tournament featured a star-studded lineup of 128 pro and amateur players, including tennis legends John and Patrick McEnroe, Jim Courier, James Blake, Rennae Stubbs, Andrea Petkovic, Mats Wilander, and Christina McHale. The courts came alive with intense matches that showcased the blend of skill and passion that defines tennis.

The tournament's structure consisted of 8 flights: the Legends Flight showcased tennis icons, while the Non-advancing Flight allowed players to participate without the pressure of advancement. The 6 Regular Flights delivered intense doubles play, with 12-minute rounds and a unique scoring system that ensured fairness and excitement.

But the event wasn't just about competition; it was a celebration of tennis camaraderie. Spectators relished in thrilling matches while enjoying delectable food and refreshing drinks. 
The JMTP Pro Am After Party extended the festivities, featuring an open bar, hors d'oeuvres, and music by DJ David Katz. The night also included a meaningful live auction, with ticket proceeds benefiting the Johnny Mac Tennis Project.

In a nutshell, the 2023 JMTP Tennis Pro Am Tournament encapsulated the essence of tennis excellence, camaraderie, and giving back. As the sun set on a day of remarkable sportsmanship and connection, it marked another successful chapter in the event's legacy of providing game changing tennis opportunities for inner city kids and communities and promoting aspiring tennis players.

For more information or to get involved with the Johnny Mac Tennis Project, visit www.jmtpny.org.
 

For Immediate Release - New York, August 23, 2023: SPORTIME Randall’s Island, New York City’s  premiere tennis facility, is adding 12 indoor pickleball courts this fall and to kick off this exciting effort, in partnership with NYC Pickleball, set to host the largest indoor pickleball tournament in New York for the 1010 WINS Inaugural Pickleball Tournament.

New York’s leader for news and information, 1010 WINS is set to hold their inaugural Pickleball Tournament, in partnership with SPORTIME and NYC Pickleball, at SPORTIME Randall’s Island brand new indoor pickleball courts September 30, 2023. This event, in partnership with SPORTIME and NYC Pickleball, will be one of the biggest indoor pickleball events in Manhattan this year.

Cash prizes of $1010 will be awarded to the top players in each division of competition, including men’s doubles, mixed doubles, and women’s doubles. 90-minute pre-tournament clinic for beginner and advanced beginner levels.

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Details
What:  1010 WINS Pickleball Tournament 
When:   Saturday, September 30th
Where:  SPORTIME Randall’s Island, NYC - SportimeNY.com/NYC
Registration Opens: Wednesday, August 23rd
Registration closes:  September 26rd
More Info:  www.1010WINS.com/pickleball
For tournament entry fees, schedules and more:  https://pickleballbrackets.com/ptd.aspx?eid=653AED75-DE49-4BA1-9DE0-3BBA2B772DE5 

SPORTIME Randall’s Island is located at 1 Randall’s Island, NY. For more information, visit  www.SportimeNY.com/Manhattan or to communicate with a member of our Pickleball team, email  pickleballnyc@sportimeny.com.  

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About SPORTIME Pickleball 
As New York State’s leader for tennis and racket sports, SPORTIME has been excited to welcome the fastest  growing sport in the Country, pickleball, to our clubs, and to apply our 35 years of experience and expertise in  racket sports and multi-sport programming and coaching, and in club management, to this fast growing market  segment. SPORTIME clubs currently offer 50 pickleball courts at 8 SPORTIME facilities, already making us one  of the largest pickleball providers in New York State. SPORTIME’s newest club, SPORTIME Port Washington, will  feature a renovated 12-court pickleball facility, the largest pickleball center on Long Island. We are planning the  addition of more than 100 additional pickleball courts at new and existing SPORTIME locations in the next two to  three years, including the 12 courts in NYC at SPORTIME Randall’s Island.  

About SPORTIME Clubs 
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State.  SPORTIME’s 15 club locations, most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy,  now SPORTIME Port Washington, currently offer 194 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 50 pickleball courts,  as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY  Capital Region. SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, sports and  fitness facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball  Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more:  www.sportimeny.com.
 

Tennis legend Patrick McEnroe held a tennis clinic at Lexington Academy on Thursday August 18, 2023 for inner-city children in order to showcase tennis as not just a sport, but a gateway to life skills and opportunities.

A collaboration between Patrick McEnroe, the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), SPORTIME, the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, the Children's Aid Society and Union Settlement, to promote tennis as part of a summer youth initiative.

Key figures such as New York City Councilmember Diana Ayala and the children from the Children's Aid Society of New York also attended the event, and their participation underscored the significance of this initiative for the community.

The overarching objective of the Johnny Mac Tennis Project is to remove the racial, social, and economic barriers that stand in the way of the sport of tennis, especially for the children in NYC's under-resourced communities. The sheer impact of JMTP’s efforts shines through its achievements - since its inception, the project has positively influenced the lives of over 10,000 kids through its community programs.

The commitment to fostering community growth, development, and positive change is evident in this initiative. For those looking to learn more about the Johnny Mac Tennis Project and its invaluable contributions, further details are available at https://www.jmtpny.org/.
 

SPORTIME continued our commitment to the growth of Pickleball by hosting an IPTPA training certification workshop at our tennis and pickleball facility in Port Washington, NY.

20 tennis coaches, many of them international, from 7 different SPORTIME locations, participated in the 9 hour training session, designed to equip them with the necessary skills and knowledge to introduce and teach Pickleball to beginner and advanced beginner players. With 50 pickleball courts currently and 17 more on the way by October, we are positioning ourselves to be a true leader in this growing industry.

If you are interested in a career in Pickleball with SPORTIME, please click here for open opportunities.

Contact your SPORTIME Club or Proshop to take advantage of this offer while supplies last.  Offer expires 8/11/23.

For Immediate Release - New York, July 26, 2023: The club where legends John McEnroe, Patrick McEnroe, Vitas Gerulaitis, Mary Carillo and Tracy Austin, among others, trained as juniors now part of the SPORTIME Clubs Family of Racket Sport Facilities

SPORTIME, the New York area’s most substantial operator of state-of-the-art racket sports facilities, today announced that a $7 million renovation and modernization of the former Port Washington Tennis Academy, which launched the careers of John McEnroe, his brother Patrick McEnroe, who Co-Directs the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and serves as President of both the Johnny Mac Tennis Project charity and the International tennis Hall of Fame, Vitas Gerulaitis, Tracy Austin and other legends. The facility will now be rebranded SPORTIME Port Washington and will be the Long Island home of The John McEnroe Tennis Academy.

“Our new Port Washington facility has been a part of American tennis history on every level, and a part of the history of the McEnroe family. We are proud to be able to make this restorative investment and to return this iconic facility to elite status,” said SPORTIME CEO Claude Okin. “Bringing the Port Washington facility into the SPORTIME family of clubs, and bringing Johnny Mac back to Port, along with the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, will truly link the past with the future in Port Washington. Our belief is that our investment and expanded commitment on Long Island will be great for local players and families, and for the racket sports business here.”  

“The Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington, is a special New York place that is part of tennis history, and was a big part of my life and my brothers’ lives when we were training as juniors, " said tennis legend John McEnroe. “I am thrilled to be able to expand my Academy to Port Washington, a full circle moment for me. I look forward to supporting and mentoring a new generation of talented and motivated young players there, and across the tri-state area.”

Upon completion of the facility renovations, currently underway, SPORTIME Port Washington will provide SPORTIME members and guests, and John McEnroe Tennis Academy students, with 7 beautiful soft-surface, Har-Tru tennis courts, 6 new hard-surface tennis courts and 12 new, dedicated, pickleball courts in their own building. These upgrades, along with countless others, and with SPORTIME’s introduction of John McEnroe Tennis Academy programming, will make SPORTIME Port Washington a premier destination for adult and junior tennis and pickleball on Long Island.

Scheduled to be completed by September 2023, SPORTIME’s $7 million dollar + facility improvement project will include the following:

• New or refurbished roofs for all buildings
• New court building interiors with upgraded insulation in all buildings
• New and improved court lighting in all buildings
• Upgraded locker rooms
• New, easily accessible bathroom locations, in addition to the locker rooms, near courts and dining areas
• New HVAC systems serving the entire facility - all court buildings will now be air-conditioned, providing comfortable temperatures and dehumidification year-round
• Conversion of 6 existing Har-Tru courts to 6 new, cushioned, oversized hard courts, so that our future John McEnroe Tennis Academy stars, and adult players, can play, train and compete on both surfaces

The John McEnroe Tennis Academy now has its second Long Island location at SPORTIME Port Washington, 100 Harbor Road, Port Washington, NY.  For more information, visit www.SportimeNY.com/portwashington.

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About the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
In September 2010, tennis legend John McEnroe and SPORTIME partnered to launch the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, in John’s hometown of New York City, at the SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall's Island is SPORTIME’s flagship location, and the flagship location of the Academy. In September 2012, JMTA expanded to SPORTIME Lake Isle, an 8-court, state-of-the-art, year-round facility in lower Westchester, and to SPORTIME Syosset in central Long Island, an 11-court indoor facility that has long served as SPORTIME’s high performance training center on Long Island. In 2013, JMTA Summer Tennis Training was added in the Hamptons, at SPORTIME Amagansett, SPORTIME’s 34-court, seasonal, outdoor tennis facility in the Town of East Hampton. With the satellite locations, the JMTA brand is currently featured at 4 sites with a total of 77 tennis courts, serving approximately 1,500 players annually and, as of September 2023, will be featured at 5 sites with a total of 96 courts, serving more than 2,000 players annually. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com/jmta.

John's passion and belief is that great players can be developed in urban and suburban settings, while still having the opportunity to live at home, pursue their educational goals, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. The Academy works to recruit the most talented and the most highly motivated young athletes in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Inspired by the vision and presence of Johnny Mac, under the guidance of JMTA Managing Director, Bennett Schlansky, executed daily by Co-Directors Patrick McEnroe and Lawrence Kleger, and featuring an international staff of tennis, athletic training and performance directors and coaches, JMTA delivers a complete on and off-court training program, and develops complete players. JMTA includes off-court athletic training, mental toughness, video analytics, educational seminars, college placement assistance and more, designed to assure the best possible outcome for elite junior players, and for other committed players striving to be the best that they can be. JMTA’s youngest students, who train with red and orange balls on 36’ and 60’ courts, participate in cutting-edge Mac Red and Mac Orange programs designed by world-renowned U-10 visionary Mike Barrell, now SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis, and executed by SPORTIME/JMTA’s expert U-10 directors and coaches.

About SPORTIME Clubs
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 15 club locations, most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington, currently offer 194 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 62 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, sports and fitness facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.

A New York native, Lisa has excelled at a variety of sports, including pickleball, paddleball, tennis, softball and paddle tennis. Lisa is a member of the Paddleball Hall of Fame, but, a few years ago she shifted her focus to playing and teaching pickleball exclusively, and she has achieved great success in prestigious tournaments across the Tri-State area and nationwide. As a Professional Pickleball Registry certified pickleball coach, Lisa enjoys introducing newcomers to the game and helping players of all ages and levels improve and compete. Lisa is a devoted ambassador for the sport, and SPORTIME is excited to have her at the helm of pickleball at its flagship facility in NYC!

SPORTIME Randall’s Island is in the final stages of a facility expansion, which includes the addition of 10 new tennis courts, making the 30-court facility one of the largest in the world. In an effort to respond to the unprecedented growth of pickleball, and to welcome NYC pickleball players, SPORTIME will retrofit five of its bubbled, hard-surface, tennis courts, so that those courts can also provide 12 hybrid pickleball courts, which will be available for pickleball players to enjoy seven days a week.  

“Pickleball is a natural expansion of our racket sports business in NYC and at our clubs across New York State, and we are thrilled to be bringing the first large-scale, indoor, pickleball facility to NYC,” explains SPORTIME CEO & President, Claude Okin. “Our goal is to welcome thousands of NYC’s most committed picklers during the indoor season, so that they can keep playing all year and experience the best-in-class facilities, programs and amenities that SPORTIME has to offer!” Added Okin, “With the unveiling of our $45 million expansion project at Randall’s Island this fall, and the addition of pickleball, SPORTIME hopes to be the go-to destination for racket sports players of all ages and abilities to learn and enjoy our lifetime sports.”  

Pickleball players of all levels will have the opportunity to improve their games, to join social and competitive, level-based group play, to rent courts seasonally or by the hour, and to enjoy a host of special events and tournaments throughout the year. SPORTIME tennis and pickleball members enjoy great benefits, including 7-day advanced court-time reservations, member pricing on lessons and events and access to SPORTIME Pickleball programming.  

Contact Lisa by emailing lscotti@sportimeny.com or calling (212) 427-6150.

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SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the NYC home of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, is in the final stages of a $45 million expansion that will make the 30-court facility the largest indoor tennis club and training facility in NYC and in the world.   In an effort to accommodate unprecedented demand from millions of NYC pickleball enthusiasts, SPORTIME will retrofit 5 of its bubbled hard-surface tennis courts so that those courts can also provide 12, oversized, hybrid pickleball courts, which will be available for pickleball players to enjoy 7 days a week at designated times.  

Players of all levels will have the opportunity to learn the game of pickleball and to improve their games, to join social and level based group play, to rent courts seasonally or by the hour, and to enjoy a host of special events and tournaments throughout the year. SPORTIME tennis and pickleball members will enjoy great pickleball benefits, including 7-day advanced court-time booking privileges, member pricing on lessons and events and access to SPORTIME pickleball programming.    

SPORTIME Randall’s Island is located at 1 Randall’s Island, in Manhattan.  For more information, visit www.SportimeNY.com/Manhattan. To communicate with a member of our Pickleball team, email pickleballnyc@sportimeny.com.  

The weather did not dampen the 7th season for the acclaimed JMTA College Recruiting Combine hosted at SPORTIME Randall’s Island. The past weekend of June 24th and 25th witnessed a grand display of skill, talent, and potential at the much-anticipated event. For two days, the spotlight shone on the future stars of collegiate tennis.

More than a tennis event, the JMTA College Recruiting Combine is an arena where ambition meets opportunity; a place where players from across the country come to compete, impress, and connect. 

Click here for the gallery.

This Combine could not have been possible without the coaches who took the time out of their busy schedules to evaluate these promising athletes. They offered insightful feedback, their valuable time, and, most importantly, the opportunity for these young talents to prove themselves. We'd like to extend our gratitude to each one of them for their participation and commitment.

As we reflect on the success of the 7th Annual JMTA College Tennis Recruiting Combine, we’d also like to take some time to thank our sponsors that played a significant role in shaping this unforgettable experience.

Our partners, UTR Powered by Oracle, deserve a special mention for providing the digital platform that aided us in managing the event. The detailed player profiles and the comprehensive rating system ensured a fair evaluation of all participants.

A special acknowledgement goes to TennisAnalytics for stepping in with their top-tier live-streaming capabilities. Their exceptional service enabled coaches who couldn't attend in person to witness the talent firsthand, ensuring that no swing, serve, and volley was missed.

We’d also like to extend our thanks to the College Planning Alliance for organizing a financial aid seminar on planning and college aid. It proved incredibly beneficial for both athletes and their parents, providing valuable guidance in navigating the complexities of college expenses.

Gold Coast Vision Performance for conducting comprehensive vision testing for all athletes. Their contribution is greatly appreciated as it helped identify potential vision concerns, emphasizing the importance of eye health in sports.

Our thanks also extends to Nike, Head, Solinco, and Penn for providing the players with top-notch tennis equipment. The premium rackets, balls, and other gear ensured that the athletes had everything they needed to perform at their peak.

Each sponsor contributed to the seamless execution of the Combine, elevating the experience for the players, coaches, parents, and everyone else involved. We are thankful for their support, and look forward to continuing these partnerships for future Combines.

The JMTA College Tennis Recruiting Combine's primary objective has always been to facilitate a space where athletes can showcase their skills in front of college coaches, and this year was no different. We can’t wait to see how these athletes progress and are eager to welcome another set of talented players next year.
 

For Immediate Release - New York, June 15, 2023: The iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy is now part of the SPORTIME family of clubs. After a $7 million + renovation, currently underway, the new SPORTIME Port Washington will become a John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) location and the largest indoor pickleball club on Long Island.
MAC is Back!

American tennis legend, and New York icon, John McEnroe, who spent many years as a junior training and playing at the Port Washington Tennis Academy, along with his brother Patrick McEnroe, Vitas Gerulaitis, Tracy Austin and other legends, will return to the facility this fall to kickoff the dawn of a new area, as the John McEnroe Tennis Academy launches at the newly renovated SPORTIME Port Washington.

Upon completion of the facility renovations, currently underway, SPORTIME Port Washington will provide SPORTIME members and guests, and JMTA students, with 7 beautiful soft-surface, Har-Tru tennis courts, 6 new hard-surface tennis courts and 12 new, dedicated, pickleball courts in their own building. These upgrades, along with countless others, and with SPORTIME’s introduction of John McEnroe Tennis Academy programming, will make SPORTIME Port Washington a premier destination for adult and junior tennis and pickleball on Long Island.

Scheduled to be completed by September 2023, SPORTIME’s $7 million dollar + facility improvement project will include the following:

• New or refurbished roofs for all buildings
• New court building interiors with upgraded insulation in all three buildings
• New and improved court lighting in all three buildings
• Upgraded locker rooms
• New, easily accessible bathroom locations, in addition to the locker rooms, near courts and dining areas
• New HVAC systems serving the entire facility - all court buildings will now be air-conditioned, providing comfortable temperatures and dehumidification year-round
• Conversion of 6 existing Har-Tru courts to 6 new, cushioned, oversized hard courts, so that our future John McEnroe Tennis Academy stars, and adult players, can play, train and compete on both surfaces   

“The Port Washington Tennis Academy, now Sportime Port Washington, is a special New York place that is part of tennis history, and was a big part of my and my brothers’ lives when we were training as juniors, " said tennis legend John McEnroe. “I am thrilled to be able to bring my Academy to the same location, a full circle moment for me. I look forward to supporting and mentoring a new generation of talented and motivated young players from across the tri-state area.”

JMTA Long Island is located at SPORTIME Port Washington, 100 Harbor Road, Port Washington, NY.  For more information, visit www.SportimeNY.com/portwashington 

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About the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
In September 2010, tennis legend John McEnroe and SPORTIME partnered to launch the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, in John’s hometown of New York City, at the SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall's Island is SPORTIME’s flagship location, and the flagship location of the Academy. In September 2012, JMTA expanded to SPORTIME Lake Isle, an 8-court, state-of-the-art, year-round facility in lower Westchester, and to SPORTIME Syosset in central Long Island, an 11-court indoor facility that has long served as SPORTIME’s high performance training center on Long Island. In 2013, JMTA Summer Tennis Training was added in the Hamptons, at SPORTIME Amagansett, SPORTIME’s 34-court, seasonal, outdoor tennis facility in the Town of East Hampton. With the satellite locations, the JMTA brand is currently featured at 4 sites with a total of 77 tennis courts, serving approximately 1,500 players annually and, as of September 2023, will be featured at 5 sites with a total of 96 courts, serving more than 2,000 players annually. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com/jmta.

John's passion and belief is that great players can be developed in urban and suburban settings, while still having the opportunity to live at home, pursue their educational goals, and participate in a variety of extracurricular activities. The Academy works to recruit the most talented and the most highly motivated young athletes in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Inspired by the vision and presence of Johnny Mac, under the guidance of JMTA Managing Director, Bennett Schlansky, executed daily by Co-Directors Patrick McEnroe and Lawrence Kleger, and featuring an international staff of tennis, athletic training and performance directors and coaches, JMTA delivers a complete on and off-court training program, and develops complete players. JMTA includes off-court athletic training, mental toughness, video analytics, educational seminars, college placement assistance and more, designed to assure the best possible outcome for elite junior players, and for other committed players striving to be the best that they can be. JMTA’s youngest students, who train with red and orange balls on 36’ and 60’ courts, participate in cutting-edge Mac Red and Mac Orange programs designed by world-renowned U-10 visionary Mike Barrell, now SPORTIME’s Executive Director of Tennis, and executed by SPORTIME/JMTA’s expert U-10 directors and coaches.

About SPORTIME Clubs
Since 1994, SPORTIME has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. SPORTIME’s 15 club locations, most recently expanded to include the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy, now SPORTIME Port Washington, currently offer 188 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and over 50 pickleball courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. SPORTIME clubs are state-of-the-art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, sports and fitness facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC). SPORTIME clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.

This year's Scholarship Tryouts for the 2023-24 season brought out players across the Island, Connecticut and beyond. While full and partial scholarships were limited, the talent was incredible. The tryouts marked an incredible opportunity for aspiring tennis players to showcase their skills, determination, and passion for the sport.

The JMTP Scholarship Tryouts featured a team of skilled tennis pros and coaches who evaluated the participants' performance. The evaluation process was rigorous, with the coaches meticulously analyzing every aspect of the participants' game - technical proficiency, strategic decision-making, physical fitness, mental resilience, and overall potential.

Throughout the day, unforgettable moments unfolded as the athletes pushed themselves to their limits, but that’s not all. The tryouts were not just about intense competition and evaluation; they also provided moments of camaraderie and sportsmanship. Playing incredible rallies, precise serves, and lightning-fast footwork, the players proved that they were more than capable of stepping onto the tennis stage.

The JMTP Scholarship Tryouts at SPORTIME Syosset was an extraordinary showcase of young talent, determination, and love for tennis. It was a day filled with unforgettable moments, where participants proudly displayed their skills.

With the JMTP Scholarship program, they have the opportunity to embark on an amazing journey, guided by experienced coaches, and propel themselves towards a future of excellence. All winners of this year’s tryouts will be announced at the end of July.

The courts were rocking with more than just pickleball! The Warriors of Rock (WOR) performed live the music from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Click here to view the event.

New York, May 9, 2023:  The Johnny Mac Tennis Project and SPORTIME/ John McEnroe Tennis Academy Present their Annual Scholarship Tryout and Athletic Scouting Combine at SPORTIME Randall's Island, Saturday June 17th 
Tryout for Aspiring Tennis Players, Ages 7-16, JMTP and SPORTIME/ JMTA will Award Full and Partial Scholarships to Selected Tryout and Combine Participants for the 2023-2024 Season at SPORTIME Randall's Island.

For the eleventh year, young hopefuls from across the tri-state area will be out in force at SPORTIME Randall's Island, the flagship location of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), on Saturday, June 17th, as JMTA coaches seek to discover untapped tennis and athletic talent.

The goal of both the tryout and the combine is to find young players who are deserving of full or partial scholarships to attend the SPORTIME and JMTA program, starting in Fall 2023.

The event is a joint initiative of the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) and SPORTIME/JMTA. JMTP, a 501(c)(3) charity, changes young lives through its commitment and efforts to remove racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis. The organization provides free tennis programs and scholarships to under-resourced young athletes from the NY Metropolitan area, providing a pathway to success through high level coaching and competitive tennis opportunities. The ultimate goal is to lead these young people to college scholarships, careers in the industry and, for a few, professional tennis careers.

Open only to players ages 7-16, who do not currently participate in SPORTIME/JMTA programs, but who have some tennis experience, the tryout will take place on Saturday, June 17th, from 9:30am-12:00pm, with check-in at 8:30am. Participants will be evaluated by a Selection Committee, consisting of SPORTIME/JMTA directors, coaches and leaders, including JMTA Co-Directors Lawrence Kleger and Patrick McEnroe. The tryout will include tennis and athletic drills, point/match play and athletic/fitness testing.

“We look forward to our scholarship tryout day each year, as it is an opportunity to meet new talented athletes and their families," said JMTA Co-Director Patrick McEnroe. “Our mission is to provide access to quality tennis programs for those who may not otherwise have that opportunity. We are excited to welcome young players to the Academy and look forward to another great tryout. I urge anyone interested in learning more to be sure to attend on June 17th.”

Scholarship winners for both the tryout and combine will be notified at a later date. Means testing is a requirement for JMTP scholarships so winners will be required to submit requisite financial information prior to approval.

SPORTIME Randall's Island and JMTP are located at One Randall’s Island, in Randall’s Island Park, Manhattan. For more information, parents of interested players/athletes can email scholarshipnyc@sportimeny.com or visit www.SportimeNY.com/JMTA.

Proper athletic attire, including footwear, is required. Participants will have access to locker room facilities. Water will be available on court. SPORTIME Randall’s Island features the “Courtside Cafe” with a variety of food, snack and beverage options, and a full-service pro shop, including professional stringing services. Registrants can visit www.sportimeny.com/jmtascholarship for online registration or to print and submit via postal mail, online form or fax.

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About Sportime Clubs
Since 1994, Sportime has been proud to operate the finest tennis and sports facilities in New York State. Sportime locations currently offer over 188 indoor and outdoor tennis courts, as well as rinks, turf, camps, gyms and more, at 15 sites across Long Island, in NYC, in Westchester and in the NY Capital Region. Sportime clubs are state-of-the art, yet affordable, and feature the best tennis, sports and fitness facilities and programs, including the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) and Sportime Volleyball Club (VBC). Sportime clubs serve individuals of every age and athletic ability, 365 days a year. Learn more: www.sportimeny.com.

About the Johnny Mac Tennis Project
The Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP) changes young lives through its efforts to remove the racial, economic and social barriers to success through tennis. A 501(c)(3) nonprofit founded by tennis legend John McEnroe, JMTP introduces the sport of tennis as a life-long health, fitness and social activity to thousands of under-resourced New York City area children. For a smaller group of dedicated young athletes, JMTP provides a pathway to success through competitive tennis, leading to college scholarships, careers in the industry, and, for a few, professional tennis careers and, perhaps, Grand Slam titles. Learn more: www.jmtpny.org.

About the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
In September 2010, tennis legend John McEnroe and SPORTIME partnered to launch the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, in John’s hometown of New York City, at the SPORTIME Randall's Island Tennis Center in Manhattan. SPORTIME Randall's Island is SPORTIME’s flagship location, and the flagship location of the Academy. In September 2012, JMTA expanded to SPORTIME Lake Isle, an 8-court, state-of-the art, year-round facility in lower Westchester, and to SPORTIME Syosset in central Long Island, an 11-court indoor facility that has long served as SPORTIME’s high performance training center on Long Island. In 2015, JMTA Summer Tennis Training was added in the Hamptons, at SPORTIME Amagansett, SPORTIME’s 34-court, seasonal, outdoor tennis facility in the Town of East Hampton. With the satellite locations, the JMTA brand currently covers 4 sites with a total of 73 tennis courts, serving approximately 1,500 players annually.

John's passion and belief is that great players can be developed in urban settings, while still having the opportunity to live at home, pursue their educational goals, and participate in a variety of sports and extracurricular activities. The Academy works to recruit the most talented and the most highly motivated young athletes in the New York Metropolitan area and beyond. Inspired by the vision and daily presence of Johnny Mac, under the guidance of JMTA Managing Director, Bennett Schlansky, executed daily by Co-Directors Patrick McEnroe and Lawrence Kleger, and featuring an international staff of tennis, athletic training and performance directors and coaches, JMTA delivers a complete on and off-court training program, including mental toughness, sports vision training, video analytics and more, designed to assure the best possible outcome for serious junior players. JMTA’s youngest students, who train with red and orange balls on 36’ and 60’ courts, participate in cutting-edge Mac Red and Mac Orange programs designed by world-renowned U-10 visionary, and SPORTIME’s Global Executive Director of Tennis, Mike Barrell, and executed by SPORTIME/JMTA’s expert U-10 directors and coaches. Learn more: www.SportimeNY.com/JMTA.

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JMTA Scholarship Tryout & Athletic Combine
What: Opportunity for young area tennis players to earn scholarships to Sportime and the John McEnroe Tennis Academy
When: Saturday, June 17, 2023
Tennis Tryout, 9:30am-12:00pm; check-in: 8:30am-9:30am
Athletic Combine, 10:30am-11:30am; check-in: 9:30am-10:30am
Where: SPORTIME, One Randall's Island, New York, 10035 Who: Players ages 7-16 with tennis experience (Tennis Tryout) Children ages 6-10 with little to no tennis experience (Athletic Combine) Info: /www.sportimeny.com/jmtascholarshipmeny.com/jmtascholarship

Recently SPORTIME added the iconic Port Washington Tennis Academy to the SPORTIME family of clubs. We will soon be embarking on a $7 million renovation that will make the new SPORTIME Port Washington one of the premier tennis and pickleball facilities on Long Island. Upon completion of the project in the fall of 2023, SPORTIME members will have access to 13 additional tennis courts (7 har-tru courts and 6 hard courts) and 12 dedicated pickleball courts. Members will have the opportunity to enjoy more tennis programs, more member benefits, more court-time access, and more pickleball programs and events.

As part of our preparation for bringing our new facility online, we are writing to share some staffing adjustments that we will be making in advance of the 2023-24 indoor tennis season.  

Our long time SPORTIME Bethpage Director of Tennis, Simon Childs, will be heading west to assume the role of SPORTIME Roslyn Director of Tennis, as current Director, Jay Harris, takes on the role of Director of Tennis at our new SPORTIME Port Washington site.  

Simon has been an integral part of SPORTIME Bethpage’s success over the past several years and he will work closely with Bethpage’s incoming Director of Tennis to ensure that our members continue to enjoy the very best tennis experience possible. We congratulate Simon and know that he will be as successful in his new role as he has been at Bethpage for the past 8 years.

We are excited to announce that Wael Kilani will be joining the SPORTIME Bethpage Director team this fall as our new Director of Tennis. Wael, who hails from Tunisia, has been one of our best coaches at Syosset and Bethpage, where he has coached high-quality junior and adult tennis programs since 2015. Wael is thrilled to partner with current Bethpage General Manager, Maria Kinalis, and the rest of the Bethpage team to continue to serve our members, players and students for many years to come.