NYC Council Member Daniel Dromm (center) recently visited the New York Junior Tennis League (NYJTL) program at IS 61 in Corona. Joining him were (from back left to right), IS 61 Principal Joseph Lisa, York Chu, Assistant Director of Recreation Tennis for NYJTL and David Brandes, NYJTL Site Director. More than 60 local students are participating in this year’s program. Dromm also met with a number of the parents of the children who are enrolled in the program.
NYJTL is open to all community youngsters ages 6-18 and provides free tennis lessons by professional tennis instructors, supervised practices and low-key competition. The program also includes trips, tournaments, contests, and educational guidance. Racquets and balls are provided at no cost to all participants. The program is funded by the NYC Council.
“Kids learning tennis is a great thing,” said Dromm (D-Queens). “It exposes them to a sport that helps them to increase their self-esteem and provides them with a fun, safe and healthy after-school activity.”
For further information, call the New York Junior Tennis League, (718) 786-7110, or visit www.nyjtl.org.