Sunday, June 9, marked the grand finale of our 36th annual Mayor Dinkins Cup at the Cary Leeds Center, showcasing the talents of over 550 young athletes from public, private, and parochial schools across all five boroughs. Named in honor of NYC’s first Black mayor and our dedicated board member, David N. Dinkins, the event […]
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Hundreds of Bronx Teens Participate in Mental Health & Wellness Event at NYJTL’s Cary Leeds Center
On May 18, 2024, NYJTL hosted an impactful event in partnership with Generation S.O.S. at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning. This initiative, part of NYJTL’s Mental Health & Wellness Day, drew hundreds of teens from the Bronx and surrounding areas to participate in a powerful, interactive program aimed at raising awareness and […]
An Essential Part of Brooklyn Communities
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) fosters holistic development for thousands of Brooklyn children and teens annually. Our free programming includes academic support, STEM and literacy activities, arts enrichment, wellness education, mentorship, test prep, tennis instruction, and more. Additionally, each year tens of thousands of Brooklyn students learn to play tennis in school from […]
An Essential Part of Queens Communities
New York Junior Tennis & Learning (NYJTL) fosters holistic development for tens of thousands of Queens children and teens annually. Our free programming includes academic support, STEM and literacy activities, arts enrichment, wellness education, mentorship, test prep, tennis instruction, P.E. teacher training, and more. By giving young people a wide range of accessible, no-cost opportunities […]
The Winners of the 2023 NYJTL Mayor Dinkins Cup Are In!
The Mayor Dinkins Cup is the largest free junior interscholastic tennis competition in the nation, with players from all over New York City representing public, parochial, and private schools. This year we had 750 entries from public, private, and parochial schools in elementary, middle, and high school divisions and more than 500 kids in individual […]
NYJTL Will Award Record $89,000 to NYC Youth at Mayor Dinkins Cup
The annual NYJTL Mayor Dinkins Cup has returned to the Bronx from June 11-18, 2023 at the Cary Leeds Center for Tennis & Learning. Eight scholarships will be awarded that will provide a total of $89,000 to program participants to help them achieve their collegiate ambitions. The scholarships will be presented to the winners during […]