A Play for P.I.N.K. (Prevention, Immediate diagnosis, New technology, Knowledge) event was recently held at Shelter Rock Country Club in Manhasset, N.Y. as members gathered to compete in a tennis tournament to benefit the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Last summer, Shelter Rock CC raised a record $53,000 for the Play for P.I.N.K. Organization. This year,…
The John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) hosted a Benefit Night this past week, bringing out stars of the tennis world for exhibition matches raising money for the Academy. In front of a packed crowd at Sportime Randall’s Island, 14-time Grand Slam champion Rafael Nadal took on all-time great Lleyton Hewitt in the headline match, and…
Architect Philip Rossillo and Builder John DeVito of 456 Development Group recently launched their latest project, 100 Crescent, during a sunset cocktail party to benefit Autism Speaks. Tennis Pro Cory Hubbard and 18-year-old rising star Abraham Asaba, who can serve at speeds that exceed 130 miles per hour, played on the rooftop tennis court. Hubbard is the…
The Third Annual Ace It for Syd Tennis Tournament brought together a number of friends, family and tennis enthusiasts to Oceanside High School to honor the memory of Sydne Jacoby. The tournament happened to fall on a special day, as Sydne was celebrating her 22nd birthday the same day the tournament was happening. There were…
On May 26, the Commack Boys Varsity Tennis team took their talents to the courts in an attempt to bring awareness and raise money for Nassau/Suffolk Services for Autism (NSSA). The Annual Autism Awareness Event, “Play With the Teachers Doubles Tournament” was an event where Commack High School teachers and students teamed up to raise…
Carefree Racquet Club in Merrick recently hosted a Rally for the Cure event, where a number of ladies came out for a day of round-robin doubles tennis and to support a great cause. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program that works to educate women about breast cancer and remind them to get their…
For the fifth consecutive year, the Rally for Hope Tennis Charity Event will be held at Eastern Athletic Club in Blue Point, Saturday, March 28 from 6:00 p.m.-11:00 p.m. Long Island Tennis Magazine will serve as sponsor of this event along with Eastern Athletic Club. Over the past four years, Rally for Hope has raised more than $10,000…
North Merrick, N.Y.-based Carefree Racquet Club is hosting a Rally for the Cure Round Robin Doubles event, set for Thursday, April 9. Rally for the Cure is a grassroots program that works to educate women about breast cancer and remind them to get their annual screening through volunteer organized golf, tennis and social events. The…
The USTA Foundation, the national charitable organization of the United States Tennis Association (USTA), has announced that it has appointed former world number four James Blake as chairman of the Foundation’s board of directors. In his new role, Blake will serve as the Foundation’s spokesperson and ambassador to promote the mission and impact of its…
Lawrence Yacht and Country Club Tennis Event Raises $30,000-Plus for Wounded Warriors Project The Lawrence Yacht and Country Club recently hosted a charity event at its club benefiting the Wounded Warriors Project. The inaugural event was a day filled with activities, such as tennis tournaments, a golf outing and an afternoon of fishing. The tennis…