USTA Eastern Metro Region USTA Commemorates National Tennis Month
he USTA will kick off a month-long celebration of tennis this May and will work in tandem with providers across the NYC area to develop programming that attracts new and returning players to the game. “Tennis has enjoyed some truly impressive growth—all the more remarkable in the face of the pandemic,” USTA President and Chairman of the Board Mike McNulty said in announcing the initiative. “During National Tennis Month, the USTA, along with many of our partners in the tennis world, will be making a concerted effort to add to our sport’s momentum by providing resources, ideas and support for coaches, facilities, Parks & Recs, Community Tennis Associations, NJTLs, and providers of all kinds to help bring new players into tennis and reinvigorate those who’ve already made this sport a part of their lives.”
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USTA Eastern will specifically support six flagship events across the section, including one in the Metro Region. The organization is also particularly focused on partnering local parks with clubs and other providers of tennis so that together they can accommodate all of the new interest in the sport. “I grew up playing in my local park in Inwood, so I know firsthand how important it is to foster these connections and create more playing opportunities for those discovering the sport on their neighborhood courts,” said Executive Director & CEO Jenny Schnitzer. “We look forward to facilitating collaboration and celebrating all tennis has to offer our communities in May.” Visit usta.com/NationalTennisMonth to learn more about the celebration and how local tennis providers can get involved.
New York Tennis Magazine • March/April 2022 • NYTennisMag.com
