Club Bulletin

Dec 01, 2024

Honoring Our Veterans: A Weekly Tradition at SPORTIME Kings Park

At SPORTIME Kings Park, we are fortunate to have the opportunity to welcome a special group of veterans every week for the past four years. These incredible individuals, representing every branch of the military, come together to play tennis and pickleball. Through these activities, they not only improve their skills and stay active, but they also create lasting memories and enjoy the camaraderie of their fellow veterans.

This weekly program, which has become a beloved tradition, was brought to us by our dedicated member, Greg Balk. Greg generously donates his time to instruct and organize these sessions, helping veterans stay engaged, and most importantly, have fun on the courts. His commitment to the program was recently recognized when he received the USTA Humanitarian of the Year Award – a well-deserved honor for his tireless efforts to support our service members.

Thanks to the support of USTA, who provided the initial grant, this initiative is offered free of charge to the veterans. This partnership allows us to give back to those who have given so much to our country.

To all the veterans who join us on the courts each week – thank you for your service. You inspire us every day, and we are grateful to be part of your pickleball journey. 

We look forward to many more years of this wonderful program, and we thank you for being a part of it.