Riverside Clay Tennis Association

The RCTA lost three outstanding leaders this past week. All exceptional and very influential individuals. Harry Homa, one of the founders who created the RCTA in 1984 to save the clay courts - and early president; Melanie Bean, a president who oversaw a significant expansion and growth of the RCTA in terms of staffing and programming; and Helene Rabinovitz, a long-time board member, advisor to many and friend to more.
RIP to all three: Harry, Helene & Melanie.
Photos and videos by Chander Malik & Robin Noble. (Don't miss Chander's interview with Harry).

Come down to the courts tomorrow (Sunday 6/9) at noon and watch Wimbledon & US Open doubles champion Vania King and WTA star Christina McHale play in a pro-am tennis match on court 9.

Still 2 spots available. A chance to play doubles with 2010 US Open & Wimbledon doubles champion, Vania King, and top 30 WTA star Christina McHale. Plus chance for US Open finals tickets & president's box invitations.

A chance to play doubles with 2010 US Open & Wimbledon doubles champion, Vania King, and top 50 WTA star Christine McHale!

Hello tennis players,

We are excited to announce that our Spring Programming at 119th Street is now bookable in the TennisGroups app and on our website! Go to rcta.info, then the "119th St" tab in the top-left corner of the homepage.

Spring 2024: April 29 to June 9
-Private Lessons
-Cardio Tennis
-Doubles Clinic
-Adult Beginner
-Adult Intermediate
-Juniors (Ages 13-16)

Groups lessons are 6 classes with two extra weeks at the end for makeups (if there are rainouts). Please send a dm or comment if you have questions.

See you at the 119th Street courts!

Hello RCTAers! Happy Spring!

In case you missed it, Spring group and private lessons are now bookable on our website and in the TennisGroups app.

We'd love to see you back at the courts in a few short weeks!

Registration Links:
Group: https://rcta.tennisgroups.us/rcta/programs-home/
Private: https://rcta.tennisgroups.us/rcta/private-lessons-2/

Thanks to Junior Tennis Foundation RCTA's free adaptive tennis program has an indoor home at Stadium Tennis Club on Saturdays. Will return to the outdoor clay courts in May.

JTF-sponsored adaptive tennis program on Saturday afternoons at Stadium Tennis Club & Gotham Tennis with William Reynolds and others. This brings two outdoor programs together during the winters season, one from Riverside Clay Tennis Association and one from Montefiore adaptive sports. Volunteer coaches are needed - reach out to [email protected] if interested.

Wow. Super generous of Cathy & Ken G., who were among the founders of RCTA back in the late '80s. In fact, Cathy served as RCTA's 4th president in the earl 90s. Still an influential power tennis couple.

Announcing the establishment of The Junior Tennis Foundation’s CATHY & KEN GREENWALD FUND.

A donor-supported fund established for the purpose of providing opportunities for junior players in New York City whose family would not otherwise be able to afford top tennis programs.

Please go to juniortennisfoundation.org/greenwald-fund to read more and make a contribution.

Stay tuned to learn about our first recipient athlete and program.

RCTA Program Director Ben Levin brought 24 young RCTA players to the US Open Grandstand court this weekend as part of United States Tennis Association - USTA (Official) NetGeneration program. Riverside Park Conservancy

RCTA is hosting the Junior Tennis Foundation mixed doubles fundraiser on June 10. Sign up to play for a worthy cause at juniortennisfoundation.org