Sportime Clubs

What Sportime Clubs does

Sportime Clubs, LLC is a privately held multi-sport facility operator founded in 1994 by Claude Okin and headquartered in Kings Park, New York. The company owns and operates 20 club locations across the New York Tri-State area and the New York Capital Region, encompassing 192 indoor and outdoor tennis courts and 142 pickleball courts, with additional offerings in padel, volleyball, fitness, and summer camps. Its flagship Randall's Island facility, at 260,000+ square feet and 33 courts, is the largest indoor tennis facility in the United States following a $55 million expansion completed in April 2025.

The company is organized around five core sub-brands: the John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA), an elite junior training program with 200+ alumni who earned college scholarships; SPORTIME Pickleball, a joint venture with Hornig Capital Partners developing standalone pickleball facilities; the SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC); the Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP), a nonprofit serving 16,000+ under-resourced youth; and SPORTIME Padel, launched in March 2026 at Randall's Island. The operating platform integrates online booking, a member portal with match video, electronic line-calling, and partnerships with Tennis Analytics and equipment brands including HEAD/Penn, Wilson, Babolat, Yonex, and Selkirk.

Sportime's revenue model combines recurring membership dues (monthly and annual), usage-based court rentals, camp and program registration, private and group lessons from a 250+ certified coach network, pro shop merchandise, and tournament/event fees. The go-to-market is primarily direct-to-consumer through owned physical facilities, supplemented by enterprise partnerships with schools, community organizations, and municipal bodies (NYC Parks, RIPA), and event-driven demand generation through Pro Am tournaments and the annual JMTA College Combine. Capital structure is private and founder-controlled, with the notable exception of the SPORTIME Pickleball JV with Hornig Capital Partners and a $144 million funding round completed in November 2024.

Name

Sportime Clubs

Legal name

Sportime Clubs, LLC

Website

https://sportimeny.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

1994

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

251–500 employees

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Tennis and Racket Sports Club Operations

NAICS

Fitness and Recreational Sports Centers (713940)

SIC

Services-Membership Sports & Recreation Clubs (7997)

akta.pro primary industry

Tennis & Racquet Sports Clubs (Tennis, Padel, Pickleball, Squash) (MPAKABAF)

akta.pro secondary industries

Tennis & Racquet Sports Facilities (MPAKAEAE), Arenas & Indoor Sports Centers (MPAKAEAB)

Keywords

• Tennis club operations
• Pickleball facility operations
• Junior tennis academy
• Sports club memberships
• Racket sports facilities

Headquarters

HQ city

Kings Park

HQ country

United States

HQ region

North America

Offices20 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Personnel, Infrastructure, Operations, Marketing or Sales, Technology or R&D

Revenue model

1. Membership Dues: Recurring monthly and annual membership subscriptions providing access to club facilities, courts, and member benefits across 20 locations. Members receive discounted rates on programs, tournaments, and services.
2. Court and Facility Rentals: Transaction-based court time rentals for tennis, pickleball, and other sports. Hourly or session-based pricing for indoor and outdoor courts including Har-Tru clay and hard courts.
3. Camp and Program Registration: Seasonal and year-round camp programs for juniors including tennis camps, multi-sport camps, and specialized training academies. JMTA player packages available at $110 for members versus $150 for non-members.
4. Private Lessons and Coaching: Private and semi-private tennis instruction from certified USPTA and USPTR coaches. Group clinics and squad training programs. Network of 250+ certified coaches delivers instruction across all locations.
5. Pro Shop Merchandise: On-site pro shops at select locations selling tennis equipment, apparel, strings, and accessories. Equipment partnerships with HEAD/Penn, Wilson, Tecnifibre, Babolat, Yonex, Selkirk, Franklin, and Joola.
6. Tournaments and Special Events: Amateur and sanctioned tournament entry fees, Pro Am events, corporate event bookings, and facility rentals for private events. Members receive $10 discount on amateur tournament registration.
7. JMTA Academy Programs: John McEnroe Tennis Academy elite training programs with comprehensive player development pathways from beginner to college scholarship levels. 200+ JMTA alumni have earned college scholarships.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels9 records

Core offering

Sportime Clubs owns and operates 20+ premium tennis, pickleball, padel, volleyball, and multi-sports clubs across the New York Tri-State area and Capital Region. The company delivers year-round court access, certified coaching (250+ coaches), junior and adult programming, summer camps, daycare, and tournament hosting, anchored by the John McEnroe Tennis Academy and the dedicated SPORTIME Pickleball joint venture.

Product overview

SPORTIME Clubs operates a multi-location sports club and fitness facility network across Long Island, NYC, Westchester, the NY Capital Region, and New Jersey. The portfolio is organized around racket and paddle sports (tennis, pickleball, padel) with elite academies (John McEnroe Tennis Academy, SPORTIME Volleyball Club), youth development programs (Johnny Mac Tennis Project nonprofit, summer camps, Eager Explorers daycare), and general fitness/athletic training. The company operates 20 club locations with 192 indoor/outdoor tennis courts and 142 indoor/outdoor pickleball courts, plus padel courts, turf fields, pools, and gyms. SPORTIME Pickleball operates as a separate joint venture with dedicated standalone pickleball facilities.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA): Elite tennis academy offering year-round coaching for junior players aiming to compete at highest levels, with college placement services.
• SPORTIME Pickleball
• SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC)
• Johnny Mac Tennis Project (JMTP)
• SPORTIME Padel

Products and services

• John McEnroe Tennis Academy (JMTA) Elite year-round tennis coaching academy for junior players aiming to compete at the highest levels, with locations at Randall's Island, Lake Isle/Westchester, Syosset, Amagansett/Hamptons, and Port Washington; 200+ alumni have earned college scholarships.
• SPORTIME Pickleball Dedicated pickleball club operations offering indoor and outdoor courts across multiple standalone locations in Long Island, NYC, Westchester, Capital Region, and New Jersey, with programs for all skill levels.
• SPORTIME Volleyball Club (VBC)

Quantifiable outcome

• 200+ JMTA alumni earned college scholarships through academy programs
• +4 more outcomes

Named customers5 records

Segments5 records

Ideal customer profiles4 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Feature8 records

Partnerships

Eleven partnerships are on record, tiered core and minor.

• RIPA (Randall's Island Park Alliance)coreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNonprofit alliance managing Randall's Island Park. SPORTIME operates flagship facility on Randall's Island through public-private partnership with RIPA and NYC Parks, providing community access to premier tennis facilities within the park.
• NYC ParkscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerNew York City Parks Department partnership enabling SPORTIME to operate the flagship Randall's Island tennis facility as a public-private partnership, providing accessible tennis programming for NYC residents.
• HEAD/PennminorOthersEquipment partner supplying tennis racquets, strings, and accessories for pro shop sales and academy use at SPORTIME locations.
• WilsonminorOthersEquipment partner supplying tennis racquets and balls for pro shop merchandise and program use.
• TecnifibreminorOthersEquipment partner supplying tennis strings and equipment for pro shop and academy programs.
• BabolatminorOthersEquipment partner supplying tennis racquets and strings for pro shop sales.
• YonexminorOthersEquipment partner supplying tennis racquets and equipment for pro shop merchandise.
• SelkirkminorOthersPickleball equipment partner supplying paddles and gear for SPORTIME pickleball facilities.
• FranklinminorOthersPickleball equipment partner supplying balls and equipment for SPORTIME pickleball locations.
• DuprminorOthersPickleball partner providing rating and evaluation services for SPORTIME pickleball programs and leagues.
• JoolaminorOthersPickleball equipment partner supplying tables, paddles, and balls for SPORTIME pickleball facilities.

Scale indicators12 records

Recent moves12 records

Expansion highlights6 records

Direct peers

• Midtown Tennis Club: Premium Manhattan-based tennis and fitness club serving a similar high-end urban clientele with tennis courts, instruction, and racquet sport programming. Most directly comparable NYC peer along product offering and customer base.
• The St. James: Large multi-sport club and performance complex in the DC region offering tennis, pickleball, fitness, camps, and academies under one roof. Comparable to SPORTIME's integrated club/academy/community model with similar capital-intensive facility footprint.
• Chelsea Piers: NYC multi-sport athletic complex on the Hudson River offering tennis, ice, swimming, basketball, and youth programming. Direct peer given shared premium urban multi-sport positioning and youth academy flywheel.
• Chicken N Pickle: Multi-location pickleball-focused entertainment venue operator combining courts with restaurants and bars. Comparable to SPORTIME Pickleball in dedicated indoor pickleball venue format and casual/social use case, though geographically distinct.

Emerging players

• CityPickle: NYC-based dedicated indoor pickleball operator expanding rapidly with standalone pickleball venues. Directly comparable to SPORTIME Pickleball's dedicated facilities strategy and a key competitor for pickleball-first customers in the same metro.
• Padel Haus: NYC-based dedicated indoor padel club operator with premium positioning. Directly comparable to SPORTIME Padel at Randall's Island and a leading competitor in the nascent US padel market.

Broad incumbents

• Life Time Group Holdings: Publicly traded national operator of 170+ large-format athletic clubs offering tennis, pickleball, fitness, and family programming. Broad incumbent overlapping on tennis, pickleball, kids' programming, and premium membership model, but at much larger national scale.
• Topgolf Callaway Brands: National sports entertainment operator (Topgolf venues plus equipment) targeting casual and competitive participants across categories. Broad incumbent comparable to SPORTIME's multi-format venue strategy and event-driven programming model.

Regional players

• USTA Eastern / USTA National Campus: Governing body for tennis in the Eastern section, running competitive programming, coaching certification, and tournament operations in SPORTIME's core geography. Not a commercial peer but a direct ecosystem counterpart shaping demand, certification standards, and event hosting.
• 92nd Street Y (92Y): Historic NYC community center offering tennis, swimming, fitness, and youth programming in Manhattan. Comparable to SPORTIME on NYC recreational sports and youth development footprint, though as a non-profit rather than commercial club operator.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses4 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks5 records

Key highlights6 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/SportimeNY
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/sportime

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles11 records

Subsidiaries4 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds1 record

Investors

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M&A

Investments

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