May 7, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The 2012 Long Island Annual Carrabba’s Corporate Tennis Challenge has been scheduled for Saturday, May 19 at Broadway Park in Sayville, N.Y. This event brings together teams from many Long Island businesses, clubs and social organizations ...
April 26, 2012
By Emilie Katz
Court Six Gossip Column from the March & April 2012 Long Island Tennis Magazine.
March 23, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Saturday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., the Stony Brook Men's Tennis team will bring their 2012 Seawolves Tennis Family Fun Fest to Eastern Athletic Tennis Club, located at 9 Montauk Hwy #A in Blue Point, N.Y.
March 7, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Saturday, March 24 from 6:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m., the Stony Brook Men's Tennis team will bring their 2012 Seawolves Tennis Family Fun Fest to Eastern Athletic Tennis Club, located at 9 Montauk Hwy #A in Blue Point, N.Y.
February 17, 2012
By Irina Belfer-Lehat
Following proper nutrition preparation will guarantee improved tennis performance. Packing your lunch box with proper snacks and fluids will help you to avoid fatigue, cramps and get you ready for any early matches, late matches or even multiple matches.
February 8, 2012
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Your 2012 Guide to Long Island Tennis Clubs features: Bethpage Park Tennis Center, Carefree Racquet Club, Eastern Athletic Clubs, Glen Head Racquet Club, Great Neck Estates Tennis Club, Long Beach Tennis Center, Point Set Indoor Racquet Club, Robbie Wagner Tournament Training, Rockville Racquet Club, Ross School Tennis Center, SPORTIME and the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center ...
February 1, 2012
By Roman Prokes
Stringing tennis racquets is a true art form. The stringing process is not as uniform and simple as it may seem. Players often believe that stringing is a non-differentiated good/service like milk or gasoline.
December 21, 2011
By Barbara Brenseke
Americans typically gain three to five pounds or more during the winter holiday season. From the feasts of Thanksgiving, Chanukah and Christmas, right through to the last drop of champagne at New Year's, healthy, sensible eating habits are forgotten.
November 30, 2011
By Irina Belfer-Lehat
The foods that we eat provide the energy and fuel that our body needs. An athlete's body has different needs and requirements in order to optimize their athletic performance. A lot of people have misconceptions about different food groups, as some try to avoid carbohydrates, while others avoid fat.
October 26, 2011
By Anthony Pastecchi
The summer of 2011 may have come to a close, but not before a great season of progress made in the beach tennis world. Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA), along with Long Island Tennis Magazine, held five great International Tennis Federation (ITF)-sanctioned tournaments throughout the summer which came to a close on the weekend of Sept. 17-18.
August 31, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Rafael Nadal from Spain saved seven set points in the second set and battled back from two breaks down in the third to beat Andrey Golubev of Kazakhstan, 6-3, 7-6, 7-5 on Tuesday under the lights in the first round action at the 2011 U.S. Open.
August 30, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA has announced a further expansion of its environmental initiatives at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, home of the U.S. Open, which annually hosts more than 700,000 fans during the two weeks of the event.
August 29, 2011
By Michael Sarro
On Aug. 25, BNP Paribas hosted the Taste of Tennis event where the tops in the game of tennis and the top chefs in the world gathered together in Manhattan at The W Hotel to showcase some amazing food, drink signature cocktails and dance the night away with several renown DJs on hand.
August 25, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA and Levy Restaurants, the official restaurant partner of the U.S. Open, have announced the official menu and expanded culinary offerings at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the 2011 U.S. Open, set for Aug. 29-Sept. 11.
August 1, 2011
By Irina Belfer-Lehat
Many people claim to be nutritionists … you can find one almost anywhere ... from a local vitamin shop, to a health food store or even your local gym. My goal is not to discredit them, but it does take approximately four years of college and one year of residency to become a licensed dietitian in the state of New York.
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 19, 2011
By Tom Saglimbeni
The days of lengthy low-intensity workouts, such as going for a 10-mile jog, are well behind those looking to improve their sports-related performance. Although we know we can vary our workout through the FITT Principle (Frequency, Intensity, Type, Time), changes in exercise intensity remains the single most important factor for those looking to achieve peak performance.
April 5, 2011
By Jochem Ros
A packed Eagle Beach was the scene for the third ranking tournament of the 2011 Beach tennis Aruba season. More than 80 teams battled in the sand and through different levels of competition, while spectators enjoyed the amazing ocean views, laidback vibes of the DJ, cold drinks and a BBQ.
April 1, 2011
By Anthony Pastecchi
The North Shore Autism Circle hosted their First Annual Serve an Ace for Autism Celebrity Pro-Am tournament on Feb. 4 at Sportime Roslyn, sponsored by Long Island Tennis Magazine and Sportime. The event and evening were a great success thanks to all who came out and supported the cause which provides after-school and weekend programs for children with autism.
February 18, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
On Friday, Feb. 25, the USPTA will be hosting its Educational Seminar and Networking Events at Sportime Kinks Park, located at 275 Old Indian Head Road in Kings Park, N.Y.
February 4, 2011
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The North Shore Autism Circle is hosting its First Annual Serve an Ace for Autism Celebrity Tennis Pro-Am and Clinic at Roslyn Sportime on Friday, Feb. 4, 2011 from 7:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Many local tennis enthusiasts will partner with celebrity and local tennis pros to raise funds to support the North Shore Autism Circle.
September 9, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
SUN SAND AND SPORT! That's one of the Beach Tennis' mottos. On Saturday-Sunday, Sept. 4-5, the world's best beach tennis converged on Long Beach, N.Y. to compete in the $10,000 Beach Tennis National Championships. This tournament was the first National tournament held in the United States that was sanctioned by the new governing body of Beach Tennis USA, the ITF (International Tennis Federation).
August 20, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) and Levy Restaurants, the official restaurateurs of the U.S. Open, have announced a number of new additions to the culinary offerings at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center for the 2010 U.S. Open, which runs from Aug. 30-Sept. 12.
August 17, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The USTA has announced a series of expanded fan enhancements and programming for the 2010 U.S. Open. This year’s Opening Night ceremony will celebrate those who “Dream, Succeed and Inspire,” with appearances by Martina Navratilova, James Blake and other notable celebrities, as well as a special performance by Gloria Estefan.
August 11, 2010
By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
The final leg of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge was the most successful of all, as the tournament, the magazine and the sport of beach tennis continues to grow. Thirty pro beach tennis teams, between the men’s and women’s draws, competed on Saturday, Aug. 7 and another 20 amateur teams competed on Sunday, Aug. 8.