Hi MTG Community,
Welcome back from tennis hibernation! On behalf of the MTG board, it’s my pleasure to announce registration for MTG’s Summer Ladder. The Summer Ladder is an opportunity to play singles with fellow MTG members flexibly and competitively and explore courts throughout the New York tri-state area. Once registered, you can find opponents and agree on a time, location, and game format. After each match, record your scores online.
Registration: The Ladder is hosted on Global Tennis Network. Once registered for the Summer Ladder, watch for an email to join.
Game Format: Because it can be hard to keep public courts for extended periods, we allow 3 formats, best of 3 sets (ending with either a full set or a tie break), a pro set with a tie break at 7-all, or best of 3 mini sets to 4 games with tie breaks at 3-all and for the 3rd set. Here are other rules for the ladder.
Level Split: We will have two ladders. I place everyone based on the rating in their MTG profile.
Intermediate -> Advanced (NTRP 3.5+)
Beginner (NTRP 3.0 and below)
Note If you are unsure about your NTRP rating, consider the following videos (3.5 video, 3.0 video). Feel free to reach out if you are still not sure!
Communications: In addition to Global Tennis Network, I will maintain a WhatsApp group to make it easier to arrange matches. You can also arrange matches through Global Tennis Network, but this usually takes more time.
Ladder Schedule: This year's Summer Ladder runs from Friday, May 2, 2025 to Monday, September 1, 2025. Up to 3 matches each week will be counted towards playoffs. Each playing week begins on a Sunday and ends on the following Saturday. In September, we hold playoffs to determine the 2025 Summer Ladder champion.
If you have any questions, please reach out to secretary@metrotennisgroup.com
Kevin
You must be an active MTG member to play the 2025 Summer Ladder.
Registration and enrollment for the ladder is a "rolling admissions" process. The competition begins on Friday, May 2, 2025 but you can join after that date at any point during the summer.
Metropolitan Tennis Group (MTG)
BEGINNERS TENNIS PARTY
Drill and Play at Roosevelt Island
(Never played before to advanced beginners)
Beginners = 1.0, 1.5, 2.0
Advanced Beginners = 2.5
Social Get Together Follows Tennis Play (9:15-10:30 pm)--Dinner and Drinks at Granny Annie's (425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island)
DIRECTIONS AND ARRIVAL:
RIRC Directions
Meet in the reception area. Arrive a few minutes early so that the court assignments can be distributed and orientation to the facility can be provided to all attendees. The sooner we go through the formalities, the sooner we get on the courts.
FACILITY INFORMATION:
PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & WAIT-LIST:
Payment must be tendered at the time of event registration.
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the wait-list or make alternate arrangements to ensure an even number of players. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Wait-list registration is available once the event is full. If you want to play and the event is full, it is highly recommended to add yourself to the wait-list.
Contact the event host with any questions.
David Reid| davidreidtennis@gmail.com | 917.608.4287
Drills and Doubles at RIRC.
Join us for some Drill'n Play Tennis on Har-Tru courts at the conveniently located Roosevelt Island Racquet Club(RIRC).
The rotating format gives players the opportunity to meet and play with various other players. Plus, there will be 1 court with an instructor to lead the group through drills to help enhance your game. You will be matched to a group equal to or close to your submitted playing level.
DIRECTIONS: RIRC Directions
Cancellation must be received 72 hours prior to the event in order to receive a refund. As a courtesy, please notify the coordinator immediately, so that we can notify those on the wait-list. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Catherine Bussey | cbussey.mtg@gmail.com
Celebrate MTG's Outdoor Season opening and WDL trophy presentation at 230 Fifth Rooftop bar! Meet your fellow players to set up matches for the summer ladder, plan for our summer Total Tennis weekend, and congratulate the winners of the Winter Doubles League. We're also excited to promote our Liberty open tournament as well!
Drink tickets will be available for active members!
230 Fifth Rooftop offers a unique and relaxed atmosphere to unwind and enjoy breathtaking views. In case of inclement weather, we will move the event indoors.
Please RSVP by registering for the event.
One of our MTG members, Rich Kiamco, owner of The Laugh Tour Comedy Club, is planning a fabulous night of laughs and mingling!
Grab your tickets ASAP using this link – shows sell out! Tickets: $25 + 2-item minimum per person (food or drink, 20% gratuity auto-added) Promo code: BALLZ for 10% OFF
Tickets on sale at the door, while supplies last!
Subway: PATH train from NYC – to Newport PATH stop Directions: Google Maps
Can’t make the 6:30 PM show? No worries! Join us for the social at 8 PM Invite your fun friends – the more, the merrier! Check out the ABC feature story on the club! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qwfKG4cRMAA
For any questions - reach out to richkiamco@gmail.com
See you there for laughs, lounging, and a little topspin!
This is a non-MTG sponsored event
Ladies Come Reserve Your Spot!
We are excited to remind you about our upcoming tennis event at the Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC)! It's going to be a fantastic opportunity to enjoy 2 hours of tennis on the Har-Tru courts.
Why You Should Join:
Don't miss out on this fun and engaging tennis experience! Whether you're a beginner or an advanced player, there's something for everyone.
Feel free to share with your tennis friends!
Saturday, May 10th from 7-9pm
DIRECTIONS: RIRC
The fun continues with food and drinks after
@ Granny Annie's
(425 Main Street)
)Granny Annie's
(Contact the event host with any questions.
Karen Funfgeld |mailto:karen.mtgtennis@gmail.com | 917-816-7876
Catch up with all your tennis pals amid a fun evening of socializing and playing lots of tennis at the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Home of the US Open, a Grand Slam event!
Players will be split into 2 groups and have time in between rounds to have provided dinner and to hang out with your friends and hopefully make some new ones.
This is a round-robin event and women are encouraged to join. If you have a tennis partner, let us know so we put you together. If you don't have one, no worries; we'll take care of that.
Session Group Assignments: Players will be randomly selected for each group in terms of start time. An email will be sent the night before the event with your group assignment.
Members $47/ Non-Members $57
Please contact the coordinator(s) for questions:
Vincent Moy | communication@metrotennisgroup.com
Cancellations and Refunds: If your plans have changed and you can't attend, please email the event coordinator(s). Refunds can not be honored for cancellations made after 72 hours before the event date. MTG's no-show policy for tennis events will apply to this event.
Please join us on the indoor har-tru courts of Roosevelt Island Racquet Club (RIRC) for a night of drills and doubles play. We will take three courts with two instructors for rotating drills and doubles play.
Social Get Together Follows Tennis Play -- Dinner and Drinks at Granny Annie's (425 Main Street, Roosevelt Island)
Playing level guidelines: this event is designed for players that typically meet one of the following criteria:
Please contact the event organizer if you are a self-rated player at the 4.0 level that does not meet the criteria above and would like to confirm whether this is a suitable event for you.
DIRECTIONS
PAYMENTS, CANCELLATIONS & WAIT-LIST
Kevin Ko | secretary@metrotennisgroup.com
The original ticket drop sold out in just 12 hours!
Due to high demand, we’ve ADDED TICKETS—don’t miss your chance to join us at "The Stadium!"
Contact the event hosts with any questions.
Karen Funfgeld | karen.mtgtennis@gmail.com
or
Chris Primiano | chrisprimiano@gmail.com
MTG Board of Directors
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