New York Junior Tennis & Learning Program At Roosevelt Island Is A Great Place To Learn The Game And Life Lessons Too - NYJT&L Staff And Kids Thank NYC Council Member Julie Menin For Support And Funding At The Octagon Tennis Court

According to New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJT&L): 

The mission of New York Junior Tennis & Learning is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. For 50 years, NYJTL has changed lives through tennis and education. Today, it's the largest nonprofit youth tennis and education program in the nation, serving 85,000 K-12 NYC youth.

Arthur Ashe founded the National Junior Tennis League in 1969 with Charlie Pasarell, Ashe’s teammate at UCLA who devoted his life to building the game of tennis, and with Sheridan Snyder, a biotech entrepreneur with a passion for tennis. Ashe, to this day the only African American male player to have won the U.S. Open and Wimbledon, was committed not only to tennis but also to ensuring education and equity for all.

New York Junior Tennis League was founded in 1971 by Ashe and by Founder and Chairman Emeritus Lewis “Skip” Hartman with the help of Gene Scott, Bill Shelton, and Erich Werner. In 2013, the U.S. Tennis Association honored Skip with its National Junior Tennis and Learning Founders’ Service Award for 40 years of tireless efforts to grow junior tennis programs in NYC and around the country.

NYJT&L has managed free tennis programs on Roosevelt Island tennis courts for many years. Roosevelt Island resident Joyce Short is the long time Site Director for the Roosevelt Island program and several others in Manhattan and Queens.

Last May 23, Roosevelt Island and Upper East Side New York City Council Member Julie Menin visited the NYJT&L program at the Octagon Tennis Courts. She played some tennis displaying a strong forehand and backhand stroke as well as an approach to the net.

Guess I better keep my day job! 🤣🤣🤣
Happy to be playing tennis at Octagon Park on #RooseveltIsland w/ the @NYJTL free community tennis program that is funded by my office and the @NYCCouncil. Kids age 5-18 can sign up today! 🎾 pic.twitter.com/0d3T41Mafm

— Julie Menin (@JulieMenin) May 23, 2022

Council Member Menin was thanked by the kids and staff of NYJT&L at the Octagon Tennis Courts for her support and funding of the program.

Scott Daly, Senior Director of NYJT&L Community Tennis Programs explains the importance of NYC Council Funding for the program and Ms Short presented Council Member Menin with a certificate of appreciation.

Udai Tambar, Chief Executive Officer of NYJT&L joined with Ms Menin, Mr Daly and Ms Short to tell us more about the NYJT&L programs.

 Ms Short adds:

The NYJTL staff, administration, participants and parents are extremely grateful to Council Member Menin for supporting our community program. Anyone wishing to enroll children between the ages of 5 and 18 can do so online. We provide completely free support for the athletic, health, character, and educational development of our participants, reaching over 85,000 NYC kids each year. The only things you'll need to register are sneakers and a smile! 

You can register here for the NYJT&L Roosevelt Island Summer Program at the Octagon Tennis Courts.

Sign Up Now For New York Junior Tennis & Learning Fall Season At Roosevelt Island Octagon Courts, "All You Need Is Sneakers And A Smile" Says Resident And Site Director Joyce Short - Roosevelt Island Team Finished Number 1 For NYC In NYJTL Summer Program, Congrats!

Joyce Short is a Roosevelt Island resident and New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) Octagon Courts site director. Ms Short reports:

Octagon Park's Summer, New York Junior Tennis and Learning program ended on Friday, August 27th with Gold Medals for our Roosevelt Island Team who finished Number One in NYC, among teams from every NYC borough.

 

This past season, NYJTL's FREE community Tennis Program hosted over 250 kids.

Special congratulations go to Anthony Garcia who won a $10,000 USTA Scholarship which he will use toward his Hunter College enrollment this Fall. Anthony grew up playing tennis at our Roosevelt Island site, and has served as a mentor and volunteer for several seasons. 

NYJTL's Fall Season gets underway on September 13th, after school and Saturdays. To register, simply complete the form and request a schedule from the Site Director, Joyce Short. There is no registration fee, whatsoever. All you need is sneakers and a smile!

NYJTL is made possible through the generosity of NYC's City Council, Council Member Ben Kallos, and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation.

Learn more about NYJTL at their web site and videos below. 

New York Junior Tennis & Learning Free Roosevelt Island Spring Program at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts - Monday, Wednesday & Friday Afternoons For Kids 7-18, Pee Wees 5-6 Years Old On Wednesday, All You Need is Sneakers And A Smile

The New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) Free Spring Roosevelt Island Program has begun at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts.

Local resident and NYJTL Roosevelt Island Site Coordinator Joyce Short reports:

NYJTL's Spring Season has begun at Octagon Park. Hours are 3-6 PM for kids aged 7 through 18, Monday, Wednesday & Friday. PeeWees- aged 5, 6, and beginners who are 7, 3:30 to 4:30 on Wednesdays.

Rolling admission. No one is turned away. All you need is sneakers and a smile.

NYJTL is supported through the generosity of RIOC, NYC City Council and Council Member Ben Kallos.

According to NYJLT:

Few things thrill Joyce Short more than watching the kids she coaches at the Roosevelt Island Community Tennis Program learn and grow. But there’s added significance for her when she sees girls, in particular, excel.

Joyce grew up before the 1972 Title IX legislation created equal opportunities for girls to participate in sports. She played tennis and competed in citywide tournaments as a one- and three-meter springboard diver in her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina. She was the City Champion in the 16-and-under category. But her high school had no varsity teams for girls. As a University of Georgia co-ed, she was only allowed to use the diving board in the “men’s pool,” two hours per week.

 Image Of Joyce Short From NYJTL

Today, Joyce relishes the opportunity to be a role model for all young people, but especially girls. “I hope that the fact that I’m here coaching as a female athlete will speak volumes to them about their potential,” she says....

(Click here for the full article)

And more on NYJTL.

New York Junior Tennis & Learning Free Roosevelt Island Spring Program For Kids Has Begun - No Equipment Needed, Just Bring Sneakers And A Smile To The Octagon Tennis Courts

New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) report:

The NYJTL Free Spring Program for kids has begun!

For: All ages, 5-18
Location: Octagon Park Tennis Courts
Days & Times: Monday Wednesday Friday, 3-6 PM for kids who are 7-18 years old
Wednesday, 3:30-4:30, for kids who are 5 & 6 years old

For further information, call 347-417-8177 or write to tc@nyjtl.org

No equipment needed, Just sneakers and a smile!

This program is supported through the generosity of City Council and Council Member Ben Kallos

New York Junior Tennis League Free Roosevelt Island Spring Program For Kids at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts Starts Monday May 9 - No Equipment Needed, Just Sneakers And A Smile

 Image Of Joyce Short From NYJTL Coaches Profile

New York Junior Tennis League Senior Site Director Joyce Short reports:

New York Junior Tennis and Learning Opening Day for the FREE Spring Program for Kids begins Monday, May 9th.

Program hours are 3 to 6 PM Monday through Friday for ages 8-18.

PeeWees 5, 6, 7 years of age are Tuesdays and Thursdays 3 to 4:30 PM.

Location - Octagon Park Courts

No equipment needed. Just sneakers and a smile!

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Ms Short explained the NYJTL free Spring Tennis Program For Kids to the Roosevelt Island Residents Association (RIRA) during the May 4 Common Council Public Session. According to Ms. Short, the NYJTL program:

... is not just tennis, it's about building character...

More info here.

New York Junior Tennis League Free Roosevelt Island Spring Program at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts - Kids Learn How To Keep Tennis Score With A Poem Too

The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) Free Summer Roosevelt Island Program has begun at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts.

 Image Of Joyce Short From NYJTL

According to NYJTL:

Octagon Park – Opens 4/27
Monday—Friday: 3-6 pm
Main St (North End),
Roosevelt Island, NY 10044
Site Director: Joyce Short

Joyce Short reports:

The FREE Springtime New York Junior Tennis and Learning program for kids has begun at the Octagon Park courts. Children aged five to eighteen are invited to attend. Little ones, five, six and 7 years old, are scheduled for Tuesdays, from 5-6 PM, and Thursdays from 3-4 PM. All children aged 7 and older may attend all five days per week. No pre-registration is required. Pee-Wees must have a parent or guardian in attendance. All children must wear clothes that are appropriate for the weather and active sports, including sneakers.

Parents can Help teach their kids how to keep score in a tennis match with a YouTube video



 of our littlest Roosevelt Island participants.

Ms. Short was recently profiled in the NYJTL's Coaches Corner.

New York Junior Tennis League President's Week Doubles Tournament Held At Roosevelt Island Racquet Club - RI Resident Coaches Young Tennis Players

The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) held it's President's Week Doubles Tournament

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at the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club. According to NYJTL:

NYJTL’s mission is to develop the character of young people through tennis and education for a lifetime of success on and off the court. Through tennis, academic enrichment, healthy living, and character development programs, NYJTL teaches life skills to underserved youth in New York City.

The experience and culture of tennis, along with academic support services, have helped hundreds of thousands of young people improve their performance in school and raise their aspirations, inspiring success both on and off the court.

Here's the NYJTL report on the President's Week Doubles Tournament:

The snow that blanketed New York City last Tuesday morning couldn’t stop nearly 50 excited youngsters from trekking to the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club for the first day of NYJTL’s Presidents’ Week Doubles tournament.

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A total of 112 boys and girls, ages 9 to 18, from all across the city competed over the course of this three-day event, which was held during schools’ mid-winter break.

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Each morning began at 6:30am with registration periods that NYJTL Community Tennis Programs Manager, Scott Daly, called “organized chaos.” After registration kids hit the courts each playing between four and six games in a round robin format. At the end of several hours of fun competition, the pairs who accumulated the most points in their groups were awarded winners’ medals.

Image of Tennis Players And Coach Joyce Short From NYJTL

For Shawn Yon, his son’s enjoyment of the game is the most important thing.

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His son, also named Shawn, competed in the 9- and 10-year-old division. “My son loves the NYJTL program,” he said. “The coaches are great and they push him to get better. He’s fallen in love with tennis.”

Waking up early to play tennis is nothing new for these kids. They’re up before dawn every Saturday and Sunday morning to participate in NYJTL’s 20-week Winter Program at indoor venues throughout the city.

Presidents’ Week Doubles is one of 80 special events that the Community Tennis Programs will hold in 2015

Roosevelt Island resident Joyce Short is the NYJTL District Manager for Manhattan and Queens. She

 Image Of Joyce Short From NYJTL

was recently profiled for the NYJTL Coaches Corner. According to NYJTL Coaches Corner:

Few things thrill Joyce Short more than watching the kids she coaches at the Roosevelt Island Community Tennis Program learn and grow. But there’s added significance for her when she sees girls, in particular, excel.

Joyce grew up before the 1972 Title IX legislation created equal opportunities for girls to participate in sports. She played tennis and competed in citywide tournaments as a one- and three-meter springboard diver in her hometown of Columbia, South Carolina. She was the City Champion in the 16-and-under category. But her high school had no varsity teams for girls. As a University of Georgia co-ed, she was only allowed to use the diving board in the “men’s pool,” two hours per week.

Today, Joyce relishes the opportunity to be a role model for all young people, but especially girls. “I hope that the fact that I’m here coaching as a female athlete will speak volumes to them about their potential,” she says....

... In 1988, she was coaching a little league team and giving private tennis lessons when a youngster on Roosevelt Island asked her to start a youth program. She agreed, and the next day he came back with 35 of his friends, eager to learn the game.

Two years later, Skip Hartman opened the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club and enlisted her to create a NYJTL program. Every year since, Joyce has directed the club’s NYJTL winter program, and has run the other seasonal programs as often as her other job responsibilities have allowed....

Click here for the full article on NYJTL's Joyce Short.

NYC Council Member Ben Kallos Allocates Discretionary Funds To Roosevelt Island Organizations - Others Missed Application Deadline Out Of Luck For Now

The distribution of discretionary funds

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by NYC Council Members was the subject of this DNA Info article yesterday:

...  Discretionary funds, distributed by Council Speaker Melissa Mark-Viverito, are given to each member with the intention of supporting local nonprofit organizations. Mark-Viverito overhauled the process for fiscal year 2015, which runs from July 1, 2014 to June 30, 2015 — giving every council member $660,000, plus additional funds for representatives of more impoverished districts.

Each council member was given $400,000 in base funding, plus $110,000 for aging initiatives and $150,000 for youth programs. They were then allocated an extra $25,000, $50,000, $75,000 or $100,000 based on the poverty level in their district, as determined by 2012 American Community Survey data....

What Roosevelt Island nonprofit organizations received NYC Council discretionary funding? I asked Roosevelt Island/Upper East Side NYC Council member Ben Kallos:

I am preparing story on Roosevelt Island organizations that received NYC Council funding from the Kallos office and those that did not.

I am aware of these organizations that have received funding and amounts. Is the list accurate?

Roosevelt Island Seniors 30,000
ISLAND KIDS 15,000
Junior Tennis League 10,000
Child School 5,000
Four Freedoms Park 10,000

TOTAL $70,000

Did any other Roosevelt Island organization receive funding?

I suspect the Roosevelt Island Disabled Organization, Roosevelt Island Historical Society and Roosevelt Island Youth Program may not be happy being left out of funding.

I am also told that several organizations were not informed by your office about deadlines for applying for the funds....

A spokesperson for Mr. Kallos confirmed that the Roosevelt Island organization funding list above was correct and added that:

• Roosevelt Island's PS 217 was granted $225,000 in capital funding and $20,000 in expense funding,
• Bike New York was granted $5000 and Lenox Hill Neighborhood House $15,000, both of whom will use the funds in part for Roosevelt Island-specific programming and
• Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts was granted $5,000.00 entirely for programming at PS 217.

Mr. Kallos adds:

We engaged in aggressive outreach via email blasts and phone calls to inform the Roosevelt Island and East Side communities about discretionary funding opportunities and deadlines. We funded every Roosevelt Island group that applied, and the amounts were equal to or more than the amounts they received last year. From what I know, Roosevelt Island Disabled Association, Roosevelt Island Historical Society, and Roosevelt Island Youth Program do valuable work serving the Roosevelt Island community, and I strongly encourage them to apply for funding next year.

Click here to view a chart showing how each NYC Council Member distributed their discretionary funds to local nonprofit organizations. According to the chart, Roosevelt Island organizations received funds for these purposes:

Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA) $ 30,000

To support programming and classes for seniors, including tai Chi ,Zumba, building strength, art, Spanish, salsa, yoga stretch, and yoga for the mind.

Child School-Legacy High School $ 5,000

To provide funding for supplemental reading and math programs, to include both materials and initial and ongoing training for school staff, which will assist in remediation and skill improvement for students.

Four Freedoms Park Conservancy $ 10,000

To support programs that will help engage the public in an appreciation of the FDR Four Freedoms Park and President Roosevelt’s life and legacy including the return of Yoga classes; a Family Arts Workshop series; Music of Freedom, featuring programs by the American Wind Symphony on the Louis I. Kahn-design Floating Arts Center, The Amigos, and at least two other artists; Story Hour with actors, librarians, and educators; a lecture/reading series with distinguished scholars; and the development of school-based curriculum around the lessons of the Four Freedoms.

Island Kids $ 15,000

To support the Summer Camp program. Funds will be used to offset the costs associated with additional space rental, insurance, art and sports supplies, as well as costs related to expanding the science program to include an animal education component.

New York Junior Tennis League $ 10,000

To provide free recreational tennis and educational programs for beginner andintermediate players, ages 5-18 years in district five during the summer, fall, winter or spring

Bike New York, Inc. $5,000

To provide free educational programming includes after school programs, summer camp programs, weekend classes and school assembly programs. Requested funding will be used to purchase equipment, maintain equipment and the cost for instructors.

Public School 217 - $20,000

School residencies such as Ballroom Dancing, Yoga, Salvadori Center/ urban planning, NY Historical Society, STUDIO in a School, Drama and Character development.

DOE - PS 217 - The Roosevelt Island School $225,000

Technology update to further support the STEM programs that will be incorporated into the curriculums. Need of updated Active Boards, computers, laptops, smart devices ie. tablets, ipads, chrome books, and document cameras.

The NYC Council Budget Database lists these Roosevelt Island organizations receiving discretionary funds last year from former Council Member Jessica Lappin.

Roosevelt Island Historical Society $5,000 Lappin Local
To support lectures and tours of Roosevelt Island, operation of the RIHS Visitor Center Kiosk, and for archival research and other programming for visitors and scholars

Roosevelt Island Youth Program, Inc. $10,000 Lappin Youth
To support and expand youth Music Program.

Roosevelt Island Seniors Association (RISA, Inc.) $28,000 Lappin Aging
To support programming and classes for seniors, including Tai Chi, Yoga, Zumba, weight training, art, and dance.

Roosevelt Island Disabled Association $6,000 Lappin Aging
To provide transportation for all disabled tenants of Roosevelt Island to attend concerts, plays, sporting events and other events and activities.

New York Junior Tennis League, Inc. $10,000 Lappin Youth
To provide free recreational tennis and educational programs for beginner and intermediate players, ages 5-18 in the council member's district. Loaner racquets and balls will be provided to all participants. Special events, team tennis tournaments, and trips are a regular part of the program.

Island Kids  $5,000 Lappin Youth
To support the Summer Camp program. Funds will be used to offset the costs associated with additional space rental, insurance, art and sports supplies, as well as costs related to expanding our science program to include an animal education component.

Capital New York has more on the NYC Council discretionary funding process.

This Weekend On Roosevelt Island - Friday Night R&R Concert With Roy Eaton, Early Saturday/Sunday Morning NY Junior League Tennis Program For Kids, Sunday Opening Reception At Gallery RIVAA For Arline Jacoby's Made In America and Sunday Football Too

Here's what is happening this weekend on Roosevelt Island.

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 Later tonight at 8 PM the Rosemarie and Robin Russell Family Concert Series on Roosevelt Island will be presenting local resident Roy Eaton at the Good Shepherd Community Center, 543 Main Street. From R&R Concerts

I Play for Peace
Roy Eaton, piano

Good Shepherd Center
543 Main Street, Roosevelt Island, NY

8:00 PM

Bach, Mozart, Chopin,
Satie, Bill Evans, Arvo Pärt

Admission is FREE

More on Mr. Eaton and listen to him play Chopin's Fantasie Impromptu here.

Early Saturday and Sunday morning there will be a free tennis program for kids. According to the New York Junior Tennis League's (NYJTL) Joyce Mincheff:

The NYJTL will begin our Early Morning Program Saturday, November 12 and ending late March 2012 at the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (281 Main Street). It's free for all kids 5 to 18 yrs. of age. 6-8 AM on Saturdays and Sundays,  Equipment is furnished, free of charge. We even serve breakfast at 8 AM.  This year we'll feature "10 and Under Tennis" in the new USTA format with minicourts and foam balls.

Also, we will be accommodating PEE-WEES as well, using the USTA 10 and under format. Children may attend from the age of 5 but please know that it's an absolute minimum, 4 years, 10 months is not okay. They really need to wait 'til the child's 5th birthday. Little ones, 5 to 7, start at 7 AM. For all others, the program's hours are 6 to 8 AM.

All children need REAL sneakers.... not just rubber soled shoes. Also, we provide breakfast cereal for the kids at 8 AM.

Sunday afternoon from 1 - 5 PM there will be an opening reception at Roosevelt Island's Gallery RIVAA for resident Arline Jacoby's new exhibit, Made In America.

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According to Gallery RIVAA:

Arline Jacoby presents a mixed-media installation which draws the viewer into a world of American memorabilia with contemporary meaning. She has created a complex assemblage of gleaned and crafted work that invites the spectator to explore their own interaction - mentally and emotionally - with American culture.

The artist uses painting, sculpture, collaging – raiding images of sports, symbols and sacred cows that compose the messages that quilt a collective consciousness.

Jacoby is one of the prime movers in the arts on Roosevelt Island, founder of the Island’s first artist run gallery, art instructor all over the world and widely exhibited painting, sculpture, ceramics.

The Made In America exhibit will be at Gallery RIVAA from November 12 - December 11.

There's also Sunday Football at the Riverwalk Bar & Grill, Jet versus Patriots. GO PATRIOTS!!!! and special football menu with 35 cent wings.

Enjoy the weekend but remember there is no F Train subway service to Manhattan from Roosevelt Island this weekend.

Scenes From Summer 2011 Roosevelt Island Tennis Camp At The Octagon Courts

Roosevelt Island Tennis Camp Week 8 from vicjav2207 on Vimeo.

More information and schedule available on New York Junior League Free Roosevelt Island Tennis Camp at the Octagon Courts from previous post.

New York Junior Tennis League Free Roosevelt Island Summer Program at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts - Just Bring Your Sneakers and a Smile

You Tube Video of NY Junior Tennis League

The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) Free Summer Roosevelt Island Program has begun at the Octagon Park Tennis Courts. NYJTL's Joyce Mincheff reports:

The NYJTL Tennis Program for kids aged 5 to 18, free @ Octagon Park Courts. Mon, Wed & Fri, 9 AM to 12 PM, (Aged 8 and over), Tue, Thurs, 1 to 4 PM, (Aged 8 and over), PeeWees aged 5/6/7 on Wed from 9:30 to 11 AM.

Children aged 7 can participate at all hours at the discretion of the Site Director.

The program is sponsored by RIOC and Council Member Jessica Lappin. No equipment is needed. Program ends on 8/28 with a trip to Kids' Day at the US Open.

No need to bring your own equipment - just sneakers and a smile!!!!

More on NYJTL Summer Roosevelt Island Tennis Program at previous post.

Roosevelt Island NY Junior Tennis League Tournament And Awards On Saturday, Summer Program Starts July 5 - No Equipment Needed, Just Bring Your Shoes

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Received the following message from Joyce Mincheff of the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL);

This Friday, June 24th, will be the last day of the Spring program. There will be a tournament for 6, 7 and 8 year olds on Saturday 6/25 from 1-4 PM.

We will have an awards presentation for all the children on Friday. Parents are welcome and encouraged to bring cameras and all children are encouraged to bring snacks to share.

The NYJTL summer program will begin on July 5th. Our hours this summer will be

Mon- Wed- Fri, 9-12 AM, ages 7 to 18
Wed- 9:30-11, Pee-Wees, 5,6,7 (for 45 minutes only- must be accompanied by a parent)
Tuesday and Thursday, 1-4 PM, ages 10 to 18

It has truly been a pleasure to see the joy and improvement in your children as they develop their skills. On behalf of my staff and I, we look forward to working with them over the summer months.

The Roosevelt Island NY Junior League Tennis Program takes place at the Octagon Tennis Courts.

More information from previous post.

New York Junior League Free Tennis Program For Roosevelt Island Kids 5-18 at the Octagon Courts Starting 3 PM Today - Just Bring Your Sneakers and a Smile

Image of Octagon Tennis Courts From RIOC

The New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) is conducting a free tennis program for kids between the ages of 5-18 at Roosevelt Island's Octagon Tennis Courts beginning later today, Thursday May 19 and Friday May 20, from 3 -6 PM. Starting next week, the NYJTL Octagon Tennis Court program will be given on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 3-6 PM through June 24.  According to the NYJTL:

The NY Jr Tennis League's free tennis program for children aged 5 through 18 will roll out its new Spring format on Thursday, May 19th. at the Octagon Park courts. The Spring program, which will run until June 24th, will utilize the new "10 and Under Tennis" format promoted by the USTA. Court size and ball speed are scaled down for pint-sized participants. The overall tennis program will be offered for all ages of children, 7 to 18, on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. This season, there will be no Tuesday or Thursday programming hours. Programming on Wednesdays will also include 5 to 7 year olds from 3:30 to 5 PM.

Children do not need equipment, just sneakers and a smile! The NY Jr. Tennis League is made avaialble free of charge through the generosity of Council Member Jessica Lappin, Council Speaker Christina Quinn and the Roosevelt Island Operating Corporation. For further information, call League headquarters at 718-786-7110 or log onto NYJTL.

More information on NYJTL Community Tennis Program here.

The NYJTL Roosevelt Island Octagon Tennis Court Program had been delayed from a May 2 start because the Courts were reserved for the use of a private school - the Chapin School until yesterday, May 18.

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