| By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
USTA Long Island has put together a Men’s, Women’s and Mixed 65 & Over 8.0 league, and one of the Mixed Teams in the league is seeking players. with matches to be held on weekends and/or during the day. The team # is 1003353588, and it costs $10 to register. If interested in joining, please...Read more
  | By Wyn Mintz
I have been playing in the USTA tennis leagues since I was 18, but it took me 33 years to finally reach my first national tournament: the Men’s 55s 9.0 which took place in Tuscan, Arizona in 2009. A few years later, in 2015, I made it to my second National Tournament: the men’s 55s 9.0 in Surprise...Read more
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
Each year, the USTA Long Island Region recognizes the achievements of individuals, facilities and organizations who have made a positive impact on our community, both on and off the court. Nominations for the 2018 awards are now open, and the region encourages nominations . Awardees should be USTA...Read more
  | By Long Island Tennis Magazine Staff
USTA Long Island and the New York Open are giving adult league players the opportunity to play where the pros play at NYCB Live, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum when professional tennis returns to Long Island in February. Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles 8.0 combined level (two 4.0,...Read more
  | By Kathy Miller
The year 2017 proved to be a very good year for the Long Island USTA Adult League teams. We had five teams win at the Sectional Championships advance to the National Championships! Job well done! The winning teams who advanced to Nationals include: Adult_Pic_01_CROP.jpg The 18 & Over 3.5 Women’...Read more
  | By Anonymous
Every four years, Israel hosts The Maccabiah Games as 10,000 Jewish athletes, of all ages, from 80 countries converge and meet to compete in the event that features many sports including soccer, basketball and tennis. The Maccabiah Games is the third largest international sportime event in the...Read more
Teams are being decided for playoffs, and in some cases, bad sportsmanship rears its ugly head
  | By Kathy Miller
So, it’s that point in the season when we are winding down. Teams are being decided for playoffs, and in some cases, bad sportsmanship rears its ugly head. This has been the season of forfeiting courts, and now, full matches. When players join a team, it’s a commitment—a commitment to your captain...Read more
  | By Kathy Miller
It was Long Island’s year at the 18 & Over Mixed Doubles Sectionals in Albany. Our 7.0 team out of Sportime Syosset, captained by Dawn Schosberg, our 8.0 team out of Carefree Racquet Club, captained by Daniel Burgess Jr. and Kevin Burgess, and our 9.0 team out of Deer Park Tennis, captained by...Read more
  | By Kathy Miller
Sunday, March 12 was the final day to register for a USTA Men’s and Women’s team for the upcoming 18 & Over, 40 & Over, 55 & Over and 65 & Over Leagues. To register a team, please contact Kathy Miller by e-mail at Kathym65@aol.com . The 18 & Over League has teams for men and...Read more
  | By Kathy Miller
For the first time, Long Island had a 40 & Over USTA Mixed-Doubles League coordinated by Jamie Stickney. We had a total of 28 teams participate at the 6.0, 7.0, 8.0 and 9.0 Levels. The 6.0 winning team plays out of Christopher Morley Park and is captained by Sharon Tai-Yap. The 7.0. 8.0 and 9.0...Read more