SPORTIME to Host “Be MorE THAN Tennis Classic” in Memory of Ethan Falkowitz, After His Tragic Death by a Drunk Driver
SPORTIME, which owns and operates tennis, pickleball and sports clubs across Long Island, NYC, Westchester, and the NY Capital Region, will host the first-ever “Be MorE THAN Tennis Classic” at its Roslyn location on Saturday, September 7 from 10 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Jointly sponsored by SPORTIME, the Ethan Falkowitz Foundation, and the United States Tennis Association (USTA), the event is open to tennis players of all ages and abilities. 100% of the proceeds from the event will support the Ethan Falkowitz Foundation, which was established to honor the legacy of Ethan Falkowitz, a cherished member of the SPORTIME family who was killed by a drunk driver in May 2023.
“Ethan loved tennis and was the type of young man who would hit with anyone, regardless of their age or tennis ability,” said Jay Harris, SPORTIME Port Washington’s Director of Tennis, and Director of the John McEnroe Tennis Academy there. “As the SPORTIME community continues to mourn the loss of Ethan, we established this event to support his family’s foundation and to celebrate the unique spirit Ethan brought to both tennis and life.”
The Ethan Falkowitz Foundation keeps Ethan’s spirit alive through its mission to introduce kids to the world of tennis while nurturing empathy, kindness, and genuine friendships. The Foundation also started The E Pledge to, “improve the world the way Ethan would.” As part of the E Pledge, students and staff at schools around the country commit to completing 100 acts of kindness in 100 days.
In addition to raising funds to support the Ethan Falkowitz Foundation, SPORTIME will award two attendees with scholarships that cover the cost of training at SPORTIME for a year. Recipients will be selected jointly by SPORTIME and the Falkowitz Foundation. SPORTIME hopes that this will be the first of what becomes an annual event for the organization.
Registration for the event is still open at www.sportimeny.com/roslyn. Entries are $25 per player, which includes tennis and a dedication ceremony naming the Falkowitz Court at SPORTIME Roslyn. For information about participating as a player or a sponsor, please contact Jay Harris at jharris@sportimeny.com.
