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31.07.2023 - 15:25 / forbes.com / New Yorkers
The world’s fastest growing sport is becoming a year-round hobby for many. Pickleball, the tennis ping pong hybrid sweeping the nation, has made its impact on New York City this year, with outdoor courts across the boroughs, including in popular landmarks including Union Square and Central Park.
Now, a popular tennis facility is adding indoor pickleball courts to its space to keep the sport going year-round.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island just announced the addition of 12 indoor pickleball courts this fall. Court-time rentals, instructional clinics, social and competitive open play sessions, events and more will all be on the menu for the hundreds of thousands of New Yorkers who have embraced the pickleball craze.
“Pickleball is a natural expansion of our racket sports business in NYC and at our clubs across New York State, and we are thrilled to be bringing the first large-scale, indoor, pickleball facility to NYC,” says Claude Okin, SPORTIME CEO and President. “Our goal is to welcome thousands of NYC’s most committed picklers during the indoor season, so that they can keep playing all year and experience the best-in-class facilities, programs and amenities that SPORTIME has to offer.”
SPORTIME Randall’s Island is in the final stages of a facility expansion, which includes adding 10 new tennis courts. This addition makes the 30-court facility one of the largest in the world. Five of its bubbled, hard-surface, tennis courts are being retrofitted to create 12 hybrid pickleball courts, which will be open seven days a week.
“With the unveiling of our $45 million expansion project at Randall’s Island this fall, and the addition of pickleball, SPORTIME hopes to be the go-to destination for racket sports players of all ages and abilities to learn and enjoy our lifetime sports,” Okin adds.
Pickleball players of all levels will have the opportunity to improve their games, to join social and competitive, level-based group play, to rent courts seasonally or by the hour, and to enjoy a host of special events and tournaments throughout the year.
To help with the pickleball expansion, Lisa Scotti will join the facility’s leadership team as Pickleball Director. A native New Yorker, Scotti is a member of the Paddleball Hall of Fame, and has also played tennis, softball and paddle tennis. A few years ago, she shifted her focus to playing and teaching pickleball exclusively. As a Professional Pickleball Registry certified pickleball coach, Lisa enjoys introducing newcomers to the game and helping players of all ages and levels improve and compete.
SPORTIME Randall’s Island is located at 1 Randall’s Island. Tiered membership is available at several different levels.
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