USTA Metro Region Update

USTA Metro Region

USTA Metro Region Launches New Facebook Page

The various regions that make up the USTA Eastern Section have all launched new Facebook pages, and that includes the new look page and group for the USTA Metro Region. The purpose of this group is to provide USTA members & tennis fans in the New York Metro area with a place to find out about upcoming local tennis events. We hope that this Group provides a space to share relevant local tennis information amongst members, whether that’s posting pictures from Leagues, sharing articles spotlighting local tennis-related achievements, or promoting local tennis events.

The primary goal is to build the tennis community in USTA Eastern's Metro Region. You can also use this as a place to find other tennis players in your area for pickup games. Community members are encouraged to add friends, share info about local tennis events, and connect to find opportunities to play.

Join the group and help us continue growing tennis in the Metro region by visiting Facebook.com/Group/USTAEasternMetroRegion.

USTA Metro Region

Learn How to Grow Your CTA During USTA’s Webinar Series

The USTA offers free webinars on varying topics to help you grow the game and strengthen your CTA and/or Parks Department tennis programming. In 2020, the USTA CTA and Parks Webinar series will feature an opportunity to win (2) tickets to the 2020 US Open. Join these webinars to learn about opportunities to improve your programming, local advocacy efforts and organization.

2020 Webinar Schedule

May 21, 2:00 p.m.—Tennis and Pickleball Infrastructure (CEU) l Overview of the USTA Tennis Venue + Design Group Facility

Services l Ideas for creative, blended line options l Update on industry trends

June 18, 2:00 p.m.—CTA Fundraising

l Examine nonprofit fundraising trends l Investigate different avenues of potential income l Hosting successful major events

July 16, 2:00 p.m.—Schools Programming (CEU)

l Explor e benefits of schools programming to your CTA l See examples of successful programs l Discover programming tips for various age groups

August 20, 2:00 p.m.—Community Partnerships (CEU)

l Identify potential partners l Learn about different types of community partners l Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships

October 15, 2:00 p.m.—CTA Leadership

l Review boar d governance and board management techniques l Understand how to manage growth, set clear goals, and conduct strategic planning l Build a strong team – how to delegate responsibilities to the right people, maximize their skills/talents, and hold them accountable

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Kings County Tennis League Gives Back During Crisis

The Kings County Tennis League (KCTL) is doing what it can to help support the members of its Brooklyn community. With many residents unable to leave their homes to pick up essential household items and food, the organization teamed up with Key Food Montague to deliver hundreds of bags of groceries to families living in Marcy House, Tompkins Houses, Sumner Houses, Brevoort Houses, Ingersoll Houses and Lafayette Gardens Houses.

The contributions were made possible thanks to a donation by the Deitchman family to the KCTL Cares campaign, and KCTL Executive Director Dave Webley coordinated the delivery with six Resident Presidents.

The group plans to continue giving back to the Brooklyn community during this crisis, and the community at large can help grow this generosity by checking out the KCTL Cares initiative to help bring essential goods, virtual tennis and educational activities to families living in Brooklyn Public Housing.

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Today, Silent Partner Tennis is a leading ball machine company in North America. It has served the U.S. from Buffalo, N.Y. for 30 years. The company remains independent, family-owned and operated, and takes great pride in the quality of its machines and the service to its customers.

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