The Suffolk County Tennis and Education Foundation, Inc. (SCTEF)
is a
New York State nonprofit corporation and federally recognized 501(c)(3) organization, founded in 2003 to promote and support tennis programs, education, and player development for all Suffolk County residents.
SCTEF expanded its mission in 2019 to include the sponsorship and support of pickleball programs and events in Suffolk County.
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SCTEF Sponsored
Tennis / Pickleball Events and Programs
SCTEF Get Out and Play Tennis!

SCTEF Community Tennis Association
promotion and support.
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Click here for info about the latest professional tennis
TV /Streaming events and schedules.
Tennis participation in U.S. rose to high of 27.3 million in 2025
U.S. tennis participation hit a new high of 27.3 million players in 2025, marking six consecutive years of growth and a 54% increase since 2019. Participation grew by 6% in 2025, with 4.9 million first-time players and 14.5 million core players (playing 10+ times), driven by strong participation among younger demographics and minorities.
Looking for a tennis court?
Click here for SCTEF Tennis Court
Search and Directory.
Town Of ISLIP
Parks Tennis and Pickleball Court USE
Schedules and Events.
Town Of SMITHTOWN
Parks Tennis and Pickleball Court USE
Schedules and Events.
Click here for TryTennis Resources
2017 TryTennis Campaign ad.
Click to hear SCTEF Public Service Announcement
Invitation to Play Tennis
Why Tennis?
TryTennis from SCJTL
SCTEF/SCJTL School Tennis Initiative.
PICKLEBALL!
DEUCE
Deuce© is the official mascot of the Suffolk County Tennis & Education Foundation.
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