Englewood

New York, NY — October 16, 2025 — SPORTIME Pickleball , a division of SPORTIME Clubs and the Tri-state area’s fastest-growing, most innovative pickleball club operator, today announced the launch of its SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball (JTP) program.

SPORTIME JTP is designed for young athletes between the ages 10 to 15, and will offer technical and tactical training, competitive and social play, and interclub tournaments at SPORTIME’s Long Island, Westchester, and New Jersey pickleball club locations. “In addition to introducing young players to a great game that they can enjoy for the rest of their lives, our goal is also to develop high-level players who will go on to impact the future of pickleball in their communities, and beyond, all in a welcoming, positive and competitive environment,” said Joe Siegel, Senior Managing Director of SPORTIME Pickleball. “The program underscores our commitment to cultivating a next generation of players in our fast growing sport.”

SPORTIME JTP will offer young players a challenging, fun and carefully structured pathway through which to learn, compete, and progress in the game from a young age. Program participants will train with top coaches and will represent their home SPORTIME Pickleball clubs in interclub play. Whether they are new to the sport or ready and eager to compete, SPORTIME JTP will provide participants with a great team experience in the country’s fastest-growing sport. JTP Tryouts Begin the Week of October 20 - the program runs from November 10th to March 21st Players interested in the JTP program should attend a tryout session at the SPORTIME location of their choice, during the week of October 20, at which they will be evaluated by SPORTIME coaches. The tryout fee is $10 and each tryout session will include instruction, fun drills and supervised game play.

JTP tryout locations and session dates and times are listed below:

Long Island Region

• SPORTIME Port Washington: October 23, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 12:00-2:00 pm.
• SPORTIME Westbury: October 24, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 25, 1:30-3:30 pm.

New Jersey Region

• SPORTIME Englewood: October 21, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 12-2 pm.
• SPORTIME Wayne: October 22, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 25, 2-4 pm.

Westchester Region

• SPORTIME Armonk: Tryouts will be held at the Yorktown Pickleball location. October 20, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 1:30-3:30 pm.
• SPORTIME Yorktown: October 20, 4:30-6:30 pm and October 26, 1:30-3:30 pm.

Participation in JTP will cost $300 per month, payable monthly in five installments, November through March. The program fees include:

• Practice: Weekly Team Practices, led by expert coaches, will emphasize technical and tactical skills development, game strategy, and tournament preparation.
• Play: Supervised weekly play sessions will provide JTP players the opportunity to practice, socialize and compete for fun.
• Competition: Three structured interclub tournaments against other SPORTIME JTP clubs: January 24, 2026 on Long Island (Port Washington or Westbury), February 28, 2026 in Westchester (Yorktown), and March 21, 2026 in New Jersey (Wayne). Coaches will pair players for level-based competition based on age and skill level.
• Camaraderie: Players will be part of a strong, supportive team culture that fosters friendship, mutual respect and a sense of belonging.
• Cool Gear: Each JTP participant will receive an exclusive JTP Player Gear Package, including training shirts, a tournament jersey, outerwear and a team backpack.

"At SPORTIME Pickleball, we believe that the future of the sport will depend on future generations of players who grow up playing the sport,” said Claude Okin, CEO of SPORTIME Clubs. “As we have done in tennis with our renowned John McEnroe Tennis Academy, SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball is the beginning of that bright future for young players, whom we believe can access health, friendship and education through excellence in sport. This first class of young picklers will build confidence, learn teamwork, and develop a lifelong love for the game. Some of them will become the college and professional players of the future, and all of them will benefit from pathways for growth, connection, and community."  

About SPORTIME Pickleball
SPORTIME Pickleball, a division of SPORTIME Clubs, the largest operator of tennis clubs in the greater New York area, operates dedicated pickleball clubs in the Tri-state area and beyond, with the commitment to being the leading pickleball club operator in the Northeast. SPORTIME Pickleball Clubs leverage SPORTIME's more than 30 years of racket sports industry expertise, as well as its existing infrastructure, management capacity, programming expertise, and a player database of more than 100,000 active members/players.

Each SPORTIME Pickleball location boasts 10-20 indoor, state-of-the-art, pickleball courts, available for social and competitive open-play sessions, court-time rentals, tournaments, clinics, instruction, and more. Some locations also feature restaurant and event spaces operated by food and beverage partners.

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Editor's Note: Photos courtesy of SPORTIME Junior Team Pickleball Program

CONTACT:
Jennefer Witter
The Boreland Group Inc.
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At SPORTIME Pickleball, we’re proud to rally behind the Susan G. Komen Pickleball for the Cure initiative. Last year, we joined the movement a little late—but we still hosted incredible events filled with energy, fun, and community spirit. This year, we’re coming back even stronger with more events at more locations in Westchester and New Jersey.

Pickleball is about connection, laughter, and great competition—and this October, we’re turning the game into a powerful way to fight breast cancer. Together, we celebrate life on the court while raising awareness and funds for breast cancer research.

2025 Pickleball for the Cure Events at SPORTIME

Join us for a series of special Pickle in Pink and themed pickleball events throughout Long Island, Westchester, the Capital Region, and New Jersey:

• October 11 – SPORTIME Pickleball Englewood, NJ – Pickle in Pink Open Play
• October 17 – SPORTIME Pickleball Westbury, NY – Pickle in Pink Open Play
• October 18 – NEW SPORTIME Pickleball Yorktown, NY – Pickle in Pink Open Play
• October 18 – SPORTIME Schenectady, NY – Pickle in Pink Up/Down Games
• October 19 – SPORTIME Pickleball Westbury, NY – Smash Out Breast Cancer Queen/King of the Court
• October 25 – SPORTIME Schenectady, NY – Pickle in Pink Happy Hour Open Play
• October 25 – SPORTIME Pickleball Wayne, NJ – Spook and Smash Social Open Play

Visit our Calendar of Events for event details and events. Please note: events are subject to change.

You don't have to Pickle in Pink but you do need to be ready for fun!
Every serve, rally, and smash on the pickleball court is a step toward supporting breast cancer awareness and funding research through the Susan G. Komen Foundation. Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned player, these events are open to everyone who wants to make a difference while having fun.

Join the Fun. Join the Fight.
Be part of the cause. Sign up, wear pink, and get in the game to support breast cancer awareness and Susan G. Komen Pickleball for the Cure. Together, we can make this October unforgettable—both on and off the court.
 

Major League Pickleball (MLP) and the Brooklyn Pickleball Team (BKPT)  - a Premier Level MLP franchise - proudly hosted MLP New York at SPORTIME Randall’s Island from July 3–6.

The four-day event showcased the best pickleball professionals in the world across 30 coed team matches - including four featuring hometown favorites BKPT - and brought an exciting mix of food, drinks, music, and sponsor activations to the venue.

Top professional teams, including the Brooklyn Pickleball Team, New York Hustlers, Florida Smash, Chicago Slice, and D.C. Pickleball Team, delivered nonstop action throughout the holiday weekend. It was the perfect way to celebrate the 4th of July in NYC - with fireworks on and off the court.

Our own SPORTIME Pickleball community had the rare opportunity to compete just steps from the pros, creating an unforgettable environment where elite play met local passion. Practices and matches buzzed with energy as fans lined the courts to watch, cheer, and be part of the action.

Home to the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, and built to host world-class events, SPORTIME Randall’s Island, the largest year-round tennis and paddle sports club in the world, was proud to welcome Major League Pickleball and to support the continued growth of the sport. Thank you to MLP, BKPT, our vendors, and the incredible fans who made this event one to remember. 
 

Summer Specials at SPORTIME Englewood available through August 31st

Enjoy our air-conditioned facility, reduced summer court-time rates, weekly clinics, competitive leagues, great variety of open play sessions, and all of the exciting events and member benefits listed below.

• Court-Time | $40/hour
• 2-Hour Open Play Sessions | $15 (Associate non-members $20)
• 90-Minute Instructional Clinics | $20 (Associate non-members $30)

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