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John McEnroe Tennis Academy Scholarship Tryouts

Sportime’s John McEnroe Tennis Academy will host its annual scholarship tryouts on Saturday, June 27.

Open to juniors ages 6-16, the tryouts will led by an Assessment Committee made up of Sportime Pros who will evaluate talent as players go through evaluations, drills and matches beginning at 9 a.m.

There is no fee to try out but pre-registration is required. The player locker room and shower facilities will be available to the players, and food and beverages will be available for purchase; water is available on court.

Proper tennis attire must be worn.

The scholarship winners will be notified by July 6.

For more information, please call (516) 364-2727 or e-mail JMTATryout@sportimeny.com. Updates will be available atwww.SportimeNY.com/Syosset-Tennis. The deadline to register is June 15 at 5 p.m. 

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