Across Long Island …

Commack tennis teams host free tennis clinic
The Commack Boys Varsity and Junior Varsity tennis teams held their annual free tennis clinic for the Commack community. The teams were able to get around 30 young tennis players to come out and learn from the high school teams. It was a fun time for all, and a great way for the Commack tennis program to give back to the community. 

“While we strive for success on the court, it’s events like these that show our players the importance of giving back,” said Commack Varsity High School Tennis Head Coach Shane Helfner. “Everyone left with a trophy and a huge smile on their face!”

Five different courts were set up into different drills: Forehand, backhand, volleys, serves and a games court. Each group of students rotated throughout the different courts to work on improving each aspect of their game.

Shoreham’s Manfredo helps lead Bradley University to victory
Photo credit: Ariel Dechter
Shoreham, N.Y. native Aimee Manfredo (pictured fourth from left below), who trains at Bethpage Park Tennis Center when home, plays number three singles for the Bradley University Braves. Aimee recently won the clinching match in a 4-3 win for the Braves over Missouri State.

NTC Kids at the BNP Paribas Showdown
Kids from the junior programs from the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center were with the stars of the show at the BNP Paribas Showdown at Madison Square Garden. Pictured here, Ava, Will, Patricia, Kira, Nina, Julia, Wyzer, Samuel, Andrew and Jordan are joined by Roger Federer and Grigor Dimitrov on the courts of The World’s Most Famous Arena.

LI’s Noah Rubin takes part in White House Easter Egg Roll
Long Island’s Noah Rubin joined Caroline Wozniacki, USTA President Katrina Adams and a number of celebrities at the White House on April 6 for the 137th Annual Easter Egg Roll. The event is a First Family tradition that encourages kids to lead an active and healthy lifestyle.

Stony Brook scores big win over nationally-ranked Brown

The Stony Brook Seawolves Women’s Tennis team defeated number 43 Brown back in March. The win was the first in the program’s history over a nationally-ranked opponent, and catapulted the Seawolves into the national rankings for the first time in history.

Carefree hosts benefit to end world hunger
Photo credits: Beverly Russo
Carefree Racquet Club recently hosted a Spring Tennis Party put on by Stop World Hunger Inc., an Amityville, N.Y.-based organization. The event raised more than $700 for famine relief, and three large cases of non-perishable items were given to the Ryan Outreach Center in Wyandanch, N.Y. for distribution to those in need. All participants played doubles for two hours, and food and drinks were served as well. The next tennis fundraising party at Carefree will take place Saturday, June 20.

Sportime Syosset begins weekend match play
Sportime Syosset recently hosted a weekend match play, the weekend of March 27-29. A number of different players came out to play in some matches, as DJ Curtis stopped by to provide some entertainment.