The USTA has announced that, in conjunction with World Tennis Day on March 3, it will launch thousands of Tennis Play Events nationwide throughout the month of March. These events are designed to encourage families and children of all ages and skill levels to try tennis. To help garner excitement for the initiative and to inspire youth,…
During the next couple months, the USTA will invite families and kids of all ages and skill levels to try tennis at local events and facilities across the country—encouraging kids to get on the court and into the game. Studies have shown that an early, positive experience in sports is vital to combating physical inactivity…
USTA Eastern has awarded Dale Caldwell, former president of the Eastern Board of Directors, with the Leslie J. FitzGibbon Tennis Man of the Year Award for his sustained involvement in growing the game. “It’s humbling because there are so many amazing people who haven’t won it who could have been candidates for it,” said Caldwell….
USTA Eastern will honor more than 35 juniors, adults and organizations on Jan. 25 as the Section hosts its Annual Awards Celebration at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains, N.Y. The adults and organizations at the Annual Dinner will be recognized for a number of ways that they helped grow tennis in the Section: From developing and coaching teams…
The USTA announced that it is awarding $65,000 in USTA Wheelchair Tennis Grassroots Grants to 18 wheelchair tennis programs across the country for the sixth consecutive year. Grants were awarded to local organizations that promote and develop the growth of wheelchair tennis and use the sport of tennis to build stronger, healthier communities. Among the…
A Message From USTA Eastern Metro Region President Jackie Clark As the summer winds down and we approach my favorite season (Autumn), I think of getting outside as much as possible to enjoy the calm and slightly cooler weather and the trees bursting with color. What better way to enjoy the outdoors then to take…
USTA Eastern will honor more than 35 juniors, adults and organizations on Jan. 25, 2014, as the Section holds its Annual Awards Celebration at the Renaissance Westchester Hotel in White Plains, N.Y. The start to the new year brings opportunity and the chance to sincerely thank those who’ve helped make 2013 a success. The adults and organizations at the…
On Saturday November 16th, the USTA Metro Jr Team Tennis season will kickoff with an event at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from 5:00-7:30. On Saturday November 16th the USTA Metro Jr Team Tennis season will kickoff with an event at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center from 5:00-7:30. This will be…
A Message From USTA Eastern Metro Region President Jackie Clark As the summer starts winding down, I think about all of the wonderful tennis programs and events that have taken place over the last few months. People of all ages, from beginners to advanced levels, have been getting out on the courts either competing, learning…
A Message From USTA Eastern Metro Region President Jackie Clark Find yourself in the game! The warm weather is finally here, and right now is the best time to pick up your racquet and get out and hit the ball. Whether you are a beginner, play a couple of times a week, or want to…