USTA Long Island
28th Annual Awards Dinner 2018 www.longisland.usta.com
USTA Eastern Long Island Regional Board
Jonathan Klee President
Hy Zausner Lifetime Achievement Award
Peter Kaplan Recognizing a lifetime of achievement both on and off the tennis court on Long Island, this award is given in memory of Hy Zausner, founder of the Port Washington Tennis Academy in 1966. Zausner believed in giving back to others and built his academy to provide a community activity and keep kids out of trouble and away from alcohol and drugs. www.longisland.usta.com
Vitas Gerulaitis “For the Love of Tennis” Award
David McKean Honoring an individual who demonstrates his love of tennis through volunteering, supporting tennis programs and helping grow tennis across LI. The award is given in memory of LI tennis supporter and former world #3 pro player Vitas Gerulaitis. www.longisland.usta.com
Arthur Ashe Multi-Cultural Award
Fabiana Rezak Given to a tennis player who embraces diversity, is an ambassador for the game, shows unmatched sportsmanship and shares her love of tennis with others. The award is given in memory of former world #1 Arthur Ashe, the first African American player selected to the US Davis Cup Team. www.longisland.usta.com
Rose Buck Scalamandre Tennis Family of the Year Award
The Morales Family Recognizing a family whose members foster a love of tennis among new generations and support the game on LI by playing tennis or volunteering their time and abilities to grow the game and serve the community. Ms. Scalamandre, owner of Freeport Indoor Tennis, was an avid supporter of the USTA LI Region and donated court time to the Nassau County high school tennis tournament. www.longisland.usta.com
Special Service Award
Marian Morris Given periodically to someone who has done something above and beyond for the LI tennis community or in recognition of long-term, ongoing support for local tennis and the USTA LI Region. www.longisland.usta.com
Adult Volunteer of the Year Award
Allan Silverstein
Recognizing an adult whose volunteerism on behalf of Long Island tennis has been exemplary www.longisland.usta.com
Good Samaritan Award
Michael Haltman Given to an individual or organization that has done something above and beyond to help a tennis player, facility or the general tennis community www.longisland.usta.com
Charles Karp Memorial Award for Overcoming Adversity
Kristy Vaughn Recognizing a tennis player who has overcome a serious medical condition or disability, this award was created in memory of Mr. Karp, an avid supporter of tennis on LI and the USTA LI Region, who returned to the courts to enjoy his favorite sport after suffering a heart attack while playing tennis. www.longisland.usta.com
Innovative Tennis Program Award
Given to a new, unique or unusual tennis program
Paige Lawrence
Susan Pisano
Bethpage Park Tennis Center
Northport VA Medical Center www.longisland.usta.com
Corporate Service Award
GF Sports Josh Ripple, Executive Vice President
Given to an individual, company, retailer or news organization that has gone above and beyond to support LI tennis www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Team Tennis Award Anya Konopka & JP Perez World Gym, Setauket
Recognizing a junior team tennis program for its achievements both on and off the court www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Volunteer of the Year Award
Recognizing a young adult whose volunteerism on behalf of tennis has been exemplary
Jill Lawrence
Aron Bursztyn www.longisland.usta.com
Community Service Award
Bradley Greenberg Given to an individual, group or organization whose dedication to serving the tennis community is outstanding and unique www.longisland.usta.com
Madeline Zausner Junior Tournament Director Award
Vasco Antunes Honoring a junior tournament director for outstanding service and effort in scheduling and running tournaments and ensuring they operate smoothly and with a focus on sportsmanship. Mrs. Zausner, the most familiar face at the Port Washington Tennis Academy for 40 years, was the tournament director at hundreds of Eastern Tennis Association tournaments for juniors. www.longisland.usta.com
Outdoor Tennis Site of the Year Award
William Floyd High School Mark Mensch, Athletic Director
Given to an outdoor public tennis facility that has demonstrated its support for growing the game
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Private Club of the Year Award
Three Village Tennis Club Given to a private tennis facility that has demonstrated its support for growing the game www.longisland.usta.com
USTA School/Child Care Tennis Program Award
Oceanside School District Department of Community Activities Maria Bavaria, Supervisor & Nancy Baxter, Youth Coordinator
Recognizing a unique school or child care tennis program that brings tennis learning into the community or schools www.longisland.usta.com
10-and-Under Tennis Award
Richard Bowie Recognition of an individual or program that is focused on introducing tennis to young children www.longisland.usta.com
Tennis Club of the Year Award Given to a public or private indoor tennis facility that has demonstrated its support for growing the game
Christopher Morley Tennis
Ross School Tennis Academy
Nassau
Suffolk www.longisland.usta.com
Tennis Professional of the Year Award
Ben Marks
Recognizing an outstanding teaching pro for their teaching of Adults www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island High School Tennis Team of the Year Award
Port Washington High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team Shane Helfner, Coach Stephanie Joannon, Athletic Director
Given to a public or private high school on Long Island that exemplifies sportsmanship and encourages the growth of the game by ensuring that young players experience the fun of representing their school tennis teams and participating in community service events. www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island College Coach of the Year Award
Laura Gilbert Tennis Coach, Nassau Community College www.longisland.usta.com College
Birdie Tarulli League Captain Sportsmanship Award
Dawn Schosberg Given to a female USTA League Captain who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship both on the court and off. Ms. Tarulli was an active USTA League captain for many years, leading both adult and senior teams out of Rockville Racquet Club and participating in the North Shore Tennis League out of Hempstead Country Club. As a captain, she always played her teammates first, putting herself in the line-up only if needed. She could always be seen cheering on her teammates. www.longisland.usta.com
Blane Magee League Captain Sportsmanship Award
Darren Scheinberg Given to a male USTA League Captain who exhibits outstanding sportsmanship both on the court and off. Mr. Magee loved playing tennis throughout his life. He was a member of several USTA League teams over the years and was a dedicated and unselfish captain at Rockville Racquet Club for almost two decades. He also enjoyed playing in Rockville’s Sunday morning “Ego League” for many years. www.longisland.usta.com
Anuj Agarwal Junior Sportsmanship Award
Pieter Alexander Wernink, Jr. Given to a junior male USTA tournament player who exemplifies sportsmanship both on and off the court. This award is given in memory of junior tournament player Anuj Agarwal, who died tragically in a car accident in 2005 www.longisland.usta.com
Jennifer Sherry Junior Sportsmanship Award
Sophia Schutte Given to a junior female USTA tournament player who exemplifies sportsmanship both on and off the court. This award is given in memory of Jennifer Sherry, a junior tournament player, who died tragically in a car accident in 2001 www.longisland.usta.com
National Champions
55 & Over 7.0 Ladies
65 & Over 7.0 Women
Captain: Andrea Woods Huntington Indoor Tennis
Captains: Leslie Wecksler & Patricia Molloy Sportime Lynbrook www.longisland.usta.com
18 & Over
3.5 Ladies
4.0 Men
Captains: Caryn Gallitto & Annmarie Conniff
Captains: Gabe Moreira & Miguel Gordon
Carefree Racquet Club
Sportime Lynbrook www.longisland.usta.com
40 & Over
4.0 Men
4.5 Men
Captain: Alex Havriliak Carefree Racquet Club
Captain: Andrew Ross Sportime Syosset www.longisland.usta.com
55 & Over
8.0 Ladies
7.0 Men
8.0 Men
Captain: Sharon Melville Christopher Morley Tennis
Captain: Jim Lowell Bethpage State Park
Captains: Raj Nagdev & Sachal Badlani
Sportime Syosset
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18 & Over Mixed
7.0 Mixed
8.0 Mixed
9.0 Mixed
Captain: Dawn Schosberg Sportime Syosset
Captain: Daniel Burgess Jr. Carefree Racquet Club
Captain: Roslyn Chua-McAlonie
Deer Park Indoor
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NY State Boy’s Singles Champion
Yuval Solomon Plainview JFK www.longisland.usta.com
Boy’s Singles Champions
Yuval Solomon
Jack Flores
Nassau County Plainview JFK
Suffolk County Huntington www.longisland.usta.com
Nassau County Boy’s Doubles Champions
Eli Grossman
Preet Rajpal
Syosset
Syosset www.longisland.usta.com
Suffolk County Boy’s Doubles Champions
Tyler Nierman
Cameron Klepper
Half Hollow Hills West
Half Hollow Hills West www.longisland.usta.com
Girl’s Singles Champions
Rachel Arbitman
Jackie Bukzin
Nassau County Hewlett
Suffolk County Eastport-South Manor www.longisland.usta.com
Nassau County Girl’s Doubles Champions
Thea Rabman
Martine McGowan
Port Washington
Port Washington www.longisland.usta.com
Suffolk County Girl’s Doubles Champions
Ariana Malik & Lauren Cherkin Half Hollow Hills East www.longisland.usta.com
Coach of the Year
Shane Helfner
Erick Sussin
Nassau County-Port Washington
Suffolk County-Ward Melville www.longisland.usta.com
USTA Eastern Tennis Service Representative
Neil Thakur www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Boy’s 18’s
Daniel Pellerito (1)
Pieter Alexander Wernink, Jr. (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Boy’s 16’s
Logan Chang (1)
Kabir Rajpal (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Boy’s 14’s
Alexander Karman (1)
Aman Sharma (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Boy’s 12’s
Max Safir (1)
Stephan Gershfeld (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Girl’s 18’s
Merri Kelly (1)
Jackie Bukzin (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Girl’s 16’s
Lina Mohamed (1)
Alexa Goetz (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Girl’s 14’s
Emily Tannenbaum (1)
Rose Hayes (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Junior Champions Girl’s 12’s
Thea Rabman (1)
Olivia Fermo (2) www.longisland.usta.com
NTRP Rankings/Women-3.0 Singles
Roksolana Shyyka (1)
Fran Breckon (2) www.longisland.usta.com
NTRP Rankings/Women-3.5 Singles
Zebo Sokolskiy (Tie)
Candace Newby (Tie) www.longisland.usta.com
NTRP Rankings/Women-4.0 Singles
Luzan Moore (1)
Maritoni Carlos (2) www.longisland.usta.com
NTRP Rankings/Women-4.5 Singles
Susan Bacey (1) www.longisland.usta.com
NTRP Rankings/Women-4.5 Doubles
Maritoni Carlos
Susan Bacey www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Women-Open Singles
Julia Elbaba (Tie)
Joan Manfredi-Carter (Tie) www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Women-50’s Doubles
April Mongelli & Jackie Gaines www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Men-Open Singles
Dmytro Koavalevych (1)
Mark Julian Baker (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Men-40’s Singles
Jeffrey Snow www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Men-45’s Singles
David Fischbach (1)
Jonathan Klein (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Men-50’s Singles
Jonathan Klein (1)
Jeffrey Snow (2) www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/65’s Doubles
D. Barrow
M. Harrison www.longisland.usta.com
Long Island Rankings/Open Mixed Doubles
C. Colesanti/J. Narciso-Raikos www.longisland.usta.com
Camera-Shy Award Winners Men’s 3.5 Singles
Kevin Bunting & Gregory Krolikowski (Tie)
Men’s 4.0 Singles
Evan Kobar (1), Thomas Gross (2)
Men’s 4.5 Singles
Chuck Silverstein
Men’s 4.0 Doubles
M. Schreiber & Z. Gerard Conlon
Women’s 4.0 Doubles
C. Camacho & L. D’Antonio
Men’s 25’s Singles
Rodolfo Novello
Women’s 60’s Singles
Lydia Eitel & Eileen Walker (Tie)
Women’s 70’s Singles
Peggy Gluck
Men’s 70’s Singles
Bob Hoffman & Dinesh Vadher (Tie)
Open Doubles
D. Grunberger (1) & E. Nittolo (1)
Open Doubles
B. Rosen (2) & J. Aronson (2) www.longisland.usta.com
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