December 15, 2011
By Arlene Griggs
The Carefree 2.5 USTA team [SHIMON] has advanced all the way to the finals at the Sectionals held in Syracuse, N.Y. This was my first experience playing on a winning USTA team, so my immersion was quick, intense and passionate.
December 6, 2011
By Kathy Miller
Congratulations to the Long Island Adult, Senior and Super Senior teams that have advanced to Nationals:Adult League: The Women’s 2.5 Team from Carefree Racquet Club, captained by Marilyn Shimon, and the Women’s 4.5 Team from Carefree Racquet Club, captained by Sally Disabato and Jenn Miller.
November 28, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2011 year-end NTRP ratings for the current 335,000 USTA League players are scheduled to be published to Tennislink on Monday, November 28. Most players will be maintaining their current levels of play, but for those who see their rating change, we are providing information about why you may have moved up or down.
November 18, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Since its inaugural season in 1979, no team based on the South Shore of Long Island has won the Long Island Men's Tennis League (LIMTL). On Aug. 24, that all changed as Inwood Country Club, captained by Lionel Goldberg and co-captained by Jonathan Klee, defeated Cold Spring Valley 4-1 to take the championship.
August 15, 2011
By Kathy Miller
At the time this issue went to print, the Adult League just finished the Regional Championships and the seniors are finishing up before playoff week begins. The adult teams headed to the Sectionals include:
June 13, 2011
By Kathy Miller
As the Mixed-Doubles League is winding down with playoffs about to begin, we are gearing up for the summer Adult, Senior and Super Senior Leagues which began Monday, May 16 with a record 286 teams this year.
June 9, 2011
By Jonathan Klee
As the snow melts and the weather gets warmer, outdoor tennis makes its way back to Long Island. From the schools, to the parks, to the clubs, nothing can make you feel more like a beginner than hitting that first ball outside in a swirling wind after playing indoors all winter. Whereas the USTA Adult Leagues will mainly continue their indoor play, a well-established “niche” of outdoor leagues will begin.
June 8, 2011
By Miguel Cervantes III
In any competitive endeavor, the ability to compete with others who are of equivalent or similar skill is imperative for success.
May 5, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Wednesday, May 4, the 2011 USTA Adult League Captains Meeting was held at the Crest Hollow Country Club in Woodbury, N.Y. Long Island Tennis Magazine was on hand to distribute the latest issue of the publication, to speak with captains and photograph the kick-off to the 2011 summer Adult League Season.
May 4, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tonight, Wednesday, May 4, the USTA Adult League Captains Meeting will be held at the Crest Hollow Country Club, located at 8325 Jericho Turnpike in Woodbury, N.Y. at 7:00 p.m.
April 4, 2011
By Kathy Miller
Organizing for the upcoming season of the Adult, Senior and Super Senior USTA Leagues for Men and Women is now in progress. For those not familiar with the USTA Leagues, it is a team format at the varying NTRP Levels.
January 31, 2011
By Jonathan Klee
As the 2011 League Season begins on Long Island with Mixed-Doubles, there are a few major National, Section and Local rule changes all captains and players should be aware of.
January 20, 2011
By Kathy Miller
At the time this article was submitted, the Tri-Level League was just winding down. Both the women’s and men’s divisions were very close. The men’s playoffs are first place Sportime Syosset, captained by Ian Shapiro, who will be playing the second place team from Rockville Racquet, captained by Bruce Lindenman. Good luck to both teams!
December 10, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA 2.5 Women's team from Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick, N.Y., who first won their Long Island Regional, and then traveled to Syracuse and won their Sectional ...
December 7, 2010
By Kathy Miller
Congratulations to the Long Island teams that won at sectionals and have or will be advancing to the Nationals! The Women's 2.5 team from Carefree Racquet Club, captained by Carrie Alfano and coached by Gabe Raneses, went to the nationals in Palm Springs and placed fourth.
August 24, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Aug. 13-15, a USTA team of women from Long Island, all members of the Carefree Racquet Club in North Merrick, N.Y., went undefeated in the state championship in Syracuse, N.Y.
August 23, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The Women's 2.5 team from Long Island has won the New York state Championship and are supposed to be headed for the USTA National Championship in Palm Springs, Calif. to represent Long Island women's tennis.
August 6, 2010
By Kathy Miller
The Adult, Senior and Super Senior USTA League is underway. Play began the week of May 17 for most divisions and will run until August. We have a record number teams with 268 this year.
June 14, 2010
By Miguel Cervantes III
So you are in a USTA League here on Long Island and you have split sets. Now comes the dreaded 10 Point Super Tie-Break and you're thinking to yourself, “Ugh, this is so stupid, it's anyone's match now.”
May 25, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Tennis Hall of Famer, native New Yorker and former world number one John McEnroe has announced that he will open and direct the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, with its inaugural, full-year programs commencing just after the 2010 U.S. Open. The McEnroe Academy will be housed at the new $18 million Sportime at Randall’s Island Tennis Center in New York City. Sportime, owner of 13 tennis and fitness clubs throughout New York State, will operate the club and will partner with McEnroe in the operation of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy.
May 14, 2010
By Brent Shearer
Chris Evert helped the USTA honor tennis moms by giving a lesson to kids from the Harlem Junior Tennis and Education Program on top of the Empire State Building on May 13. As part of the 13th annual National Tennis Month, the USTA is honoring tennis moms while conducting festivities nationwide to foster tennis participation.
May 10, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2010 USTA Adult League Summer Season kicked off Thursday night, May 6 with the USTA Captains Meeting at Crest Hollow Country Club. There were 267 men's and women's captains from the Eastern/Long Island Region on hand to receive their schedules for the upcoming season, as well as learn of any rule changes since the 2009 season.
April 6, 2010
By USTA Eastern Long Island Region
Dear Long Island Tennis community: Please pause and pray for Haiti … may their hearts and land be healed over time.
March 23, 2010
By Kathy Miller
Organizing for the upcoming USTA Adult, Senior and Super Senior season is underway! If you have a team, you must let me know by e-mail ASAP (
kathym65@aol.com) and have players registered by Thursday, April 1 in order to be included in the schedule.
March 2, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
As the Adult League Summer Season approaches, new players to the USTA or intraclub systems can refer to the NTRP ratings sheet to determine what level would best suit your play.
