USTA Eastern will be hosting a Play Like The Pros event in August, as junior players of all ages will have an opportunity to compete in a World TeamTennis-style format on August 6-7. The Co-Ed 10 and under division tournament will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Cunningham Tennis, and…
USTA Eastern recently hosted "I Am Tennis" at Queens College Tennis Center in Queens, N.Y. in celebration of Asian-American Heritage Month. Approximately 120 people of all ages and levels from the Queens, N.Y. area participated in the three-hour event. Free food was provided for those in attendance, as well as music and giveaways. "Our goal at USTA…
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that long-time retail marketing expert Amy Choyne has been named USTA Chief Marketing Officer. Choyne will begin in the position on May 31 and will report to USTA Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Gordon Smith. In her new role, Choyne will oversee all of the USTA’s marketing efforts across…
The USTA and Boys & Girls Clubs of America (BGCA) have announced that Chairman of the Board, CEO and President Katrina Adams will be inducted into the Boys & Girls Clubs Alumni Hall of Fame during a ceremony in New Orleans. Adams will become the first individual, on or off the court, to represent the sport of…
Eastern Metro Region supports Delete Blood Cancer Credit all photos to Eric Vitale The USTA Eastern Metro Region was happy to support the Delete Blood Cancer Second Annual “Game, Set, Match for Life” tennis event at Sportime Randall's Island in February. Attendees helped raise enough funds to register more than 300 new potential bone…
Credit all photos to Jose L. Argueta The annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House took place on Tuesday, the final one of the Obama administration. The USTA and its charitable entity, the USTA Foundation contributed to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, was on hand to support the…
The USTA has announced that former WTA Chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster has been named chief executive of Professional Tennis for the USTA. Allaster will report to USTA Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Gordon Smith. In her new position, Allaster will be tasked with setting the strategic vision for the USTA’s pro tennis division and will…
The USTA announced on Wednesday that the US Open National Playoffs will be held for the seventh season this year, expanding the footprint of the US Open to cities nationwide by providing the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a berth into all five draws at the US Open….
The USTA has announced that it will be hosting youth and family tennis events throughout the month of March in celebration of World Tennis Day on March 8. The USTA is partnering with tennis facilities, parks and clubs nationwide to introduce tennis to the youth and family audience, while providing a platform to register for spring and…
The Junior Tennis Foundation (JTF) will recognize four integral members of the tennis community on Friday, April 29, 2016 at 7 p.m. during the 29th Annual Eastern Tennis Hall of Fame celebration at the Beach Point Club in Mamaroneck, N.Y. The four individuals who will be inducted into the Hall of Fame are: Leslie Allen, former ATA, NCAA and…