Dec 11, 2012 | Uncategorized
The 15th official conclave of the United States Court Tennis Association, the Annual Dinner came off in spectacular fashion at the Racquet & Tennis Club on Friday 7 December 2012. The largest crowd in the history of the Annual Dinner—save when there has been inductions into the International Court Tennis Hall of Fame—came to New York to celebrate one of the most successful years in the history of the Association. Membership is at an all-time high; the number of courts is at an all-time high; and play, as seen upstairs during the Whitney Cup, is perhaps for amateurs also at… Read the Full Story >
Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Ryan Carey will attempt to play 12 matches this Wednesday (12/12/12) to raise money for 12 charities as part of his ’12 Rounds campaign. In order to accomplish this feat he needs opponents!! Please book yourself into any open time slot in the booking sheet. Ryan is requesting that each player donate $12 to play and if Ryan wins the match you donate an additional $12. Ryan can play rightyor lefty, so any handicap level is welcome. If you would prefer to play singles at a particular time where doubles is listed (or vice versa) call Ivan to have him change it. If you cannot play, but would still like to donate go to… Read the Full Story >
Dec 10, 2012 | Uncategorized
Dec 6, 2012 | Uncategorized
Tennis Channel – “Destination Tennis” has some footage of the T&R Club, Jimmy Burke, etc. The segment on the club is about 3/4 of the way through. Here’s the link: Tennis Channel – Destination Boston
Dec 3, 2012 | Uncategorized
Going once, going twice….sold. Here is the final live auction list for the 2012 USCTA Dinner. If you can’t make the dinner but would like to bid on an item, contact Brian Owens at bowens@lenoxadvisors.com 2012 USCTA LIVE AUCTION LIST
Dec 2, 2012 | Uncategorized
The annual battle between Boston and Newport for the coveted Patriot’s Cup was held in Boston on Saturday, December 1. After a long day of doubles matches, Boston claimed the trophy by a score of 12 matches to 6.
Nov 30, 2012 | Uncategorized
John J. Hickey, a central link to the amazing tennis history at Greentree, died in November 2012 at the age of eighty. Jack Hickey’s parents emigrated from Dublin, Ireland in 1929 and Jack, one of four boys, was born in New York two years later. As a fifteen year-old in the fall of 1947 he started as an apprentice at the Racquet & Tennis Club, working after school. After high school, he stayed on at the R&T working as a tennis, squash and racquets pro until 1955 when he left to take a job as a squash pro at… Read the Full Story >
Nov 28, 2012 | Uncategorized
The New York Racquet & Tennis Club hosted the Silver Racquet Invitational and New York Open Handicap on 8-11 November 2012. In conjunction with the tennis, the club hosted an invitational squash doubles tournament, paired doubles racquets, and US Amateur Racquets (singles and doubles). In squash, Whitten Morris (NY) and Trevor McGuinness (PA) prevailed in a decisive three games over the all-Bantam team of Baset Ashfaq (NY) and Addison West (NY). In racquets, the indefatigable Jonathan Larken (NY) dropped only one game en route to his fourth US Amateur singles title. In the US Amateur Racquets Doubles, Larken teamed up with Guy… Read the Full Story >
Nov 26, 2012 | Uncategorized
HICKEY–John Jack, affectionately known by his loved ones as Poppy Jack, of Long Beach, NY suddenly at home on Monday, November 19, 2012 at 80 years of age. Born December 28, 1931 in NYC and a graduate of Cardinal Hayes High School. He was a consummate New Yorker through and through. Starting out as a young apprentice at the prestigious NY Racquet & Tennis Club as a teenager, he rose to become the Head Professional at the Greentree Court Tennis Club, LI, NY. He was proudly honored on numerous occasions at the prestigious Tuxedo Club in Tuxedo Park, NY for… Read the Full Story >
Nov 23, 2012 | Uncategorized
The dinner will be held on December 7 at the Racquet & Tennis Club in New York. Cocktails and the Silent Auction will begin at 6:30, followed by the Dinner, Annual Awards and the Live Auction at 7:30. Proceeds from the auction will benefit the repair of the Tennis & Racquet Club court in Boston. The Auction Committee for the USCTA Annual Awards Dinner is looking for a few more silent auction items. For information on the dinner or to donate items, contact Brian Owens Brianrowens@comcast.net
