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USTA Eastern's Long Island Region will host its first-ever Battle of the Island Tennis Challenge. This is an adult recreational tournament that will be held on July 14 at 8:00 a.m., with a rain date of July 15.  

 

The event allows adult players to compete in a friendly atmosphere and represent their neighborhoods, parks and make new friends.  

 

The players will use the World TeamTennis format with a minimum of 2 men and 2 women, maximum of 4 men and 4 women. Play will include Men’s and Women’s Singles/Doubles and Mixed Doubles. 

 

Location:

Eisenhower Park - East Meadow, NY

 

Format:

• World TeamTennis Format
• Minimum 2 men and 2 women
• Maximum 4 men and 4 women

Prizes:

• Individual medals for the winning team
• All participants receive a t-shirt, snacks and a minimum number of matches

 

Eligibility:

• Non-USTA members welcome.
• Within Tennislink, if you're a non-member, you will be prompted to create a non-member account. ADVERTISEMENT If you do not have an NTRP rating, you will be prompted to self-rate.
• One team (6-8 players) from each park site. 
• Players must be 18 years and older.
• There will be a limited number of teams from Flight A and a limited number of teams from Flight B including men's singles and doubles, as well as women's singles, doubles and mixed doubles.

 

Rules and Registration:

Adult teams of up to ten players 18 years old and up will compete against other teams on July 14, with a rain date of July 15 at 8:00 a.m. Download rules here.

• Teams must register by Monday, July 9
  
• NTRP rating of 4.0 or higher.
• Click here for NTRP guidelines
• Click here to self-rate 

 

Registration is $20/per person.

*Players need to create non-member account in Tennislink if they do not have an existing USTA membership. No payment necessary!

• Tournament ID # 100116118 

 

The Battle

There are battles throughout the USTA Eastern Section. This include Battle of the Boroughs (Metro) and Battle of the Parks (New Jersey).The Island winners of both flights will be invited to participate in the Battle Championships!

 

Date: July 21st

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Location: Flushing Meadows - Corona Park, Queens, N.Y.   

 

Contact Neil Thakur, Long Island Region Tennis Service Representative to find out more!

• Thakur@eastern.usta.com - 914-589-4500 

For schedule/results and statistics, please click here.