More than 150 kids got a chance to enjoy tennis and a good workout at Howard Bennett Playground in Harlem, as P.S. 197M and Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program (HJTEP) hosted a USTA Free Tennis Play Day in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play. The event was one of thousands of USTA Free Tennis…
A Chat With Ron Rocchi USTA Eastern volunteer Daisy Schwartz had a chance to chat with Ron Rocchi, senior designer-CRO, global tour manager of racquet sports for Wilson Sporting Goods about life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness, which we all know is really tennis! When/how/why did you get your start in tennis? Tell me…
The USTA Eastern Metro Region will award up to $10,000 in grants to local members and organizations this year to promote and develop the growth of tennis. Applicants must be a current USTA Member Organization, or USTA Member, within the Metro Region that has not received a cumulative total of over $5,000 grants from the USTA…
The USTA has announced that its hosting thousands of USTA Free Tennis Play Days in celebration of Nickelodeon’s Worldwide Day of Play throughout the country in an effort to get kids active and involved in tennis during National Childhood Obesity Awareness Month in September. USTA Free Tennis Play Days will provide kids and parents of…
The USTA, in conjunction with the Partnership for a Healthier America, has announced a new health initiative to encourage youth physical activity. The USTA has pledged to build 3,200 kid-sized courts in 2012. A presentation panel including Mike Bergeron, Christine Taylor, Larry Soler, Dara Torres and Bob Harper spoke about what needs to be done…
The USTA has announced the names of 12 vocalists, all under the age of 12, who will perform patriotic-themed songs during the night sessions of the 2012 U.S. Open, and on Arthur Ashe Kids Day. The lineup for this year’s event features talent from throughout the New York and New Jersey metropolitan area, as well…
USTA Serves, the National Charitable Foundation of the USTA, has announced that Golden Globe and Emmy-award winning actor and star of the recent hit film “The Hunger Games” Stanley Tucci and Golden Globe and Emmy-award winning actor and star of NBC’s “30 Rock” Alec Baldwin will headline the 12th Annual Opening Night Gala on Aug….
USTA Eastern will honor 27 junior players on Aug. 27 at the at the Indoor Training Center of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for their outstanding performance in Sectional Tournaments and provide them with free grounds passes to see the best players in the world compete on Opening Day of the 2012 U.S. Open….
Children in Harlem got a chance to play tennis and learn about the history of African-Americans in the sport on Aug. 19, as USTA Eastern and the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program hosted a free 10 & Under Tennis Play Day at Howard Bennett Playground. The event featured tennis clinics for kids using equipment tailored to their age and…
The USTA has announced a series of major building enhancements that are designed to elevate the overall fan experience at the 2012 U.S. Open. Projects include new buildings, the completion of Court 17, increased seating at all field courts and new sponsored programs for visitors to this year’s tournament. This year’s Opening Night ceremony will…