The USTA today announced generational icon and cultural legend Phil Collins will perform during the Opening Night Ceremonies for the 2016 US Open on the evening of Monday, August 29, in Arthur Ashe Stadium at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. The performance, Collins’ first major public appearancein six years, will be televised live…
USTA Eastern will be hosting a Play Like The Pros event in August, as junior players of all ages will have an opportunity to compete in a World TeamTennis-style format on August 6-7. The Co-Ed 10 and under division tournament will be held on Saturday, August 6 from 10:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. at Cunningham Tennis, and…
The USTA Eastern Long Island Region hosted its annual Nassau County Kids Day on Monday morning at Engineer’s Country Club in Roslyn, as kids from various camps and organizations hit the tennis courts for a free day of fun. For a lot of the kids, it was their first time playing tennis and provided a fun way…
The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has announced that long-time retail marketing expert Amy Choyne has been named USTA Chief Marketing Officer. Choyne will begin in the position on May 31 and will report to USTA Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer Gordon Smith. In her new role, Choyne will oversee all of the USTA’s marketing efforts across…
Last night, the USTA Eastern Long Island Region held its 26th Annual Awards Dinner at Chateau Briand in Carle Place, N.Y. The Long Island tennis community came out to celebrate what was another successful year of tennis here on Long Island in 2015 and to honor players, coaches, volunteers, business owners and others who continue…
USTA Eastern Long Island Region 26th Annual Awards Dinner Journal May 3, 2016 Schedule 5:30 p.m. Registration & Photos 6:00 p.m. Cocktail Hour 7:00 p.m. Awards Ceremony 8:00 p.m. Dinner & Raffles Want to see photos from tonight’s awards or events from past years? Need more information on our fabulous…
USTA Eastern Long Island region is celebrating the achievements of its members and member organizations at the Annual Long Island Region Awards Dinner on Tuesday, May 3 at Chateau Briand in Carle Place. The award winners have been announced and can be found below. If you would like to take out a congratulatory ad for…
Credit all photos to Jose L. Argueta The annual Easter Egg Roll at the White House took place on Tuesday, the final one of the Obama administration. The USTA and its charitable entity, the USTA Foundation contributed to the National Park Foundation, the official charity of America’s national parks, was on hand to support…
The USTA has announced that former WTA Chairman and CEO Stacey Allaster has been named chief executive of Professional Tennis for the USTA. Allaster will report to USTA Chief Operating Officer and Executive Director Gordon Smith. In her new position, Allaster will be tasked with setting the strategic vision for the USTA’s pro tennis division and will…
The USTA announced on Wednesday that the US Open National Playoffs will be held for the seventh season this year, expanding the footprint of the US Open to cities nationwide by providing the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a berth into all five draws at the US Open….