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New york open
USTA Eastern | January 1, 2018
USTA Eastern is an official partner of this inaugural NY Open. Join us at the NYCB Nassau Coliseum on Eastern Night for an extravagant celebration of tennis.
USTA Eastern is an official partner of the First Annual New York Open ATP World Tour event. This inaugural ATP World Tour event will be held at the new NYCB LIVE, home of the Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum, from February 11-18, 2018.
Player include:
- Opening Night exhibition on Sunday, February 11 with John McEnroe, Sloane Stephens, Eugenie Bouchard and James Blake
- John Isner
- Kei Nishikori
- Bob and Mike Bryan
- Long Island native, Noah Rubin
Through its sponsorship, USTA Eastern will be offering a multitude of programs and promotions throughout the tournament, including on-court demonstrations led by top tennis providers and clinics featuring Net Generation, the first youth tennis brand and initiative aiming to unify American tennis providers and players to welcome children to the sport.
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"We are thrilled and honored to play an integral role in the first New York Open on Long Island," said Jenny Schnitzer, executive director and chief operating officer, USTA Eastern. “To build upon the national introduction of Net Generation at last year's U.S. Open, we are featuring Net Generation at the tournament to help connect more kids with local tennis programs across the Eastern section and inspire the next generation of players.”
On three mornings during the New York Open, ATP World Tour pros will be out on court – this time on the same side of the net and with the same goal – to encourage kids to go for that overhead slam or forehand slice! These clinic sessions are set for Saturday, Feb. 10, Sunday, Feb. 11, and Saturday, Feb. 17, from 8-10 a.m.
Four 36-foot long courts – sized just right for kids – will be set-up on the stadium court. Players will use shorter nets, racquets sized right and low-compression, red balls which will allow for easy play and immediate success. These sessions will feature players from local Long Island programs. If you’re interested in learning more about these USTA Eastern Youth Tennis programs, please contact Neil Thakur at thakur@eastern.usta.com.
As a New York Open partner, USTA Eastern is providing additional benefits for USTA members and the public, including:
20 percent-off ticket promotion for USTA members using the promo code USTANYOPEN on NewYorkOpen.com
Tickets for youth groups to attend sessions after school
Net Generation branded phone card holder giveaway at the Friday, Feb. 16 Eastern Night to the first 5,000 ticket holders to enter the Coliseum
A special presentation that same evening which will honor USTA Eastern players, dedicated volunteers and Net Generation providers.
Go to newyorkopen.com for more information.
Volunteer Opportunities
Tennis Magazine Expo Event (February 10)
- Looking for tennis pros and additional volunteers to support
- 36’ on-court support including supervising and encouraging play
- Booth support including having conversations with consumers about Net Generation and distributing marketing materials
Concourse Activity Management (February 15, 16 and 17)
- Booth support including having conversations with consumers about Net Generation and distributing marketing materials
Net Generation Clinics (February 10, 11 and 17)
- Events from 8:00 - 10:00 a.m. on main stage for local tennis programs
- Need support in managing the groups on-court
Net Generation On-Court Demonstrations (February 13, 15 and 16)
- Events from 8:00am – 10:00 a.m. on main stage for local tennis programs
- Need support in managing the groups on-court
- Short, 5-minute demonstrations before these three night matches
- Need on-court support
