2025 NCAA Division I Men's Tennis Championship
First and Second Rounds
Hosted by Columbia University
Philip and Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center
603 W 218th St.
New York, NY 10034
Friday, May 2 & Saturday, May 3, 2025
|
|
|
|
|
COLUMBIA LIONS
17-4, 7-0 IVY |
BINGHAMTON BEARCATS
(13-11, 4-3 NEC) |
QUINNIPIAC BOBCATS
(12-11, 8-0 MAAC) |
CLEMSON TIGERS
(21-7, 8-5 ACC) |
HELPFUL LINKS
CLICK HERE for the link to line up and challenge procedures. Coaches are reminded to adhere to the posted deadlines for lineup submissions, challenges, etc.
CLICK HERE for the 2025 ITA Manual. This event will be conducted in accordance with NCAA and ITA regulations.
CLICK HERE to access the NCAA Tennis landing page.
CLICK HERE to access the NCAA Men's Tennis fan site.
TOURNAMENT PERSONNEL
| NAME |
TITLE |
EMAIL |
CELL PHONE |
| Jennifer Mervar |
NCAA Championship Administrator |
jdmervar@ncaa.org |
(317) 917-6238 |
| Bill Martinov |
NCAA Site Representative |
William.Martinov@gmail.com |
(516) 713-6897 |
| Keith Kambourian |
Tournament Director |
kk3563@columbia.edu |
(516) 697-2045 |
| Jacqueline Blackett |
Administrative Representative Deputy AD/SWA |
jpb3@columbia.edu |
(646) 831-0877 |
| Karissa Carty |
Athletic Trainer |
kac2294@columbia.edu |
(973) 207-7508 |
| Matt Fontenot |
Assistant Director, Athletic Communications |
rmf2195@columbia.edu |
(925) 878-5701 |
| Tyler Savin |
Director, Facility Operations |
ts3325@columbia.edu |
(516) 965-4489 |
| Anthony Montero |
Head Referee |
amontero@itatennis.com |
(562) 261-6936 |
| Hospital |
NY Presbyterian Allen Hospital |
5141 Broadway
New York, NY 10034 |
(212) 934-4000 |
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
| EVENT |
DAY/DATE |
TIME |
|
| Administrative Meeting |
Thursday, May 1 |
7:00 p.m. |
Mandatory all Head Coaches Meeting
Meeting ID: 948 8180 9660
Passcode: 879853 |
| Match No. 1 |
Friday, May 2 |
10:00 a.m. |
Clemson vs. Quinnipiac |
| Match No. 2 |
Friday, May 2 |
1:00 p.m. |
Columbia vs.Binghamton |
| Match No. 3 |
Saturday, May 3 |
1:00 p.m. |
Winner Match No.1 vs. Winner Match No. 2 |
CLICK HERE to join the mandatory all head coaches meeting on Thursday, May 1 at 7 p.m.
PRACTICE SCHEDULE
Three courts will be available for each team participating in the tournament for a two-hour practice on Thursday, May 1 at 10 a.m. and 1 p.m. Please see the schedule below.
Courts are also reserved for Wednesday, April 30 . If you wish to practice on Wednesday, please contact Keith Kambourian (Tournament Director) at kk3563@columbia.edu or (516) 697-2045.
Practice courts will be available beginning at 8 a.m. on Friday, May 2 and at 9 a.m. on Saturday, May 3.
Practice Schedule: Thursday, May 1
10:00 a.m.
Courts # 1,2,3 - Clemson
Courts # 4,5,6 - Quinnipiac
1:00 p.m.
Courts # 1,2,3 - Columbia
Courts # 4,5,6 - Binghamton
Friday, May 2 - Practice courts available starting at 8:00 a.m.
Saturday, May 3 - Practice courts available starting at 9:00 a.m.
STRINGING
Please contact Jay Lewandowski gamesetmatch10s@me.com or (919) 225-8828.
Cost per racket is $25 (Venmo) or $26 (Credit Cards)
LOCKER ROOMS
A locker room will be assigned to each participating institution and will be located inside the Philip and Cheryl Milstein Family Tennis Center.
HOSPITALITY
Each participating institution will be provided a hospitality package of snacks and fruit for their match. Student-athletes are encouraged to bring reusable water bottles. Water will be available on court for each match.
Coffee will be available for coaches and team personnel on the first floor adjacent to the visiting team room.
INCLEMENT WEATHER
The safety of participants, spectators and championship personnel is of paramount importance. The NCAA Site Representative, Head Referee and the Tournament Director will evaluate the situation and decide if matches should be halted and moved to the indoor facility. Head Coaches will be kept apprised of all weather-related decisions. Please note that once a decision is made to suspend play or move to the indoor courts, the ITA rules governing warmup etc. will be in effect and communicated to both head coaches by the Head Referee.
HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
Hotel Reservations have been secured at the following Host Hotel:
Teaneck Marriott at Glenpointe
100 Frank W Burr Boulevard
Teaneck, NJ, 07666
(201) 836-0600
Attn: Francesca Michael francesca.michael@whitelodging.com — Director of Sales
6 double rooms and 3 single rooms have been reserved for each participating institution.
PLEASE NOTE THAT ALL CANCELATIONS AND FINAL RESERVATIONS ARE DUE TO THE HOTEL BY TUESDAY, APRIL 29, 2025
CREDENTIALS
Teams will be provided with credentials during their practice days on Thursday, May 2. Any additional requests should be directed to Matt Fontenot (rmf2195@columbia.edu).
TICKETING
This is a non-ticketed event.
MEDIA
Athletics Media Relations Contact:
Matt Fontenot
925-878-5701
rmf2195@columbia.edu
Shipping Address:
603 West 218th Street
New York, NY
All requests (photo, media, video) must go through Matt Fontenot with the Columbia Athletics Communications office. See Matt’s contact information above.
Photography
All photo requests must be made by the end of the day on Tuesday, April 29th, or we will be unable to accommodate. No exceptions. Photographers must wear their credentials throughout the tournament, and the usage of tripods is prohibited due to safety concerns.
Media/Press Credentials
All press credential requests must be made by the end of the day on Wednesday, April 30th. Any interview requests must first go through the visiting team SID's office, then forwarded to the Columbia office. Press must wear their credentials throughout the tournament.
TV/Video Passes
Similar to photography requests, any video or TV requests must be made by Tuesday, April 29th. Anyone shooting video must be wearing a credential throughout the tournament.
CLICK HERE to access live streaming for matches.
CLICK HERE to access live stats for each match.
Post-Match Interviews
Any coaches and student-athletes requested by the media will be available for interviews immediately after competition. Post-match interviews will take place on the courts.
ATHLETIC TRAINING/SPORTS MEDICINE
An athletic training area will be located on the first floor of the Milstein Tennis Center. A treatment table and emergency supplies will also be set up courtside for ease of access.
Training Room Hours: The Athletic Training area will be accessible 1 hour prior to practices and 2 hours prior to competition.
If an athletic trainer will not be accompanying your team, please email or call the host athletic trainer Karissa Carty at kac2294@columbia.edu or (973) 207-7508 with instructions for treatment. Please send taping supplies and any emergency information with your team.
A Certified Athletic Trainer will be present throughout the duration of the event. A Columbia Athletics Team Physician will be on call. If you need assistance with an emergency or non-emergency situation, please contact host athletic trainer Karissa Carty at kac2294@columbia.edu or (973) 207-7508. We will be utilizing New York Presbyterian Hospital- Allen Pavilion in the event of an emergency or injury.
NYP Allen Pavilion Hospital
5141 Broadway, NY, NY 10034
Phone: 212-932-4000
Automated External Defibrillators (AEDs) and other emergency equipment such as crutches and splinting devices will be located on-site for all competitions and practices.
The following modalities will be available for your use in the athletic training area:
· Hydrocollator
· Electrical Stimulation
· Ultrasound
· Ice bags
The following items will be available at the respective competition area:
· Ice and bags
· Water and Cups
· Biohazard supplies
· Emergency first aid supplies
CLICK HERE to access the emergency action plan for the Milstein Family Tennis Center.
Thank you, and please reach out to Karissa Carty with any specific questions or concerns regarding sports medicine at kac2294@columbia.edu or (973) 207-7508.
AREA INFO - FOOD
Tubby Hook Tavern
(Columbia Athletics Sponsor)
4946 Broadway
New York, NY 10034
212-569-7071
0.4 mile down Broadway
LINK TO MENU
Park Terrace Deli
510 West 218th Street (near Broadway)
212-567-6640
Very good deli food (sandwiches etc.) Located directly across 218th St from Baker Athletics Complex
LINK TO MENU
Inwood Farm
600 West 218th Street at Indian Road
212-942-7451
Local Cafe
LINK TO MENU
Grandpa’s Brick Oven Pizza
4973 Broadway (at 211th Street)
212-304-1185
Call ahead for delivery
LINK TO MENU
FACILITY INFO
Parking Info
Parking is available on a limited basis at the facility. Arrival by vans will ensure your team is able to park directly next to the tennis center. If your team has specific parking needs please contact the tournament director. For fans looking for additional parking. Street parking is available, but we do warn all fans to read street signs prior to parking their vehicle. Additional lots are available nearby, these lots do charge per car.
216-10 Parking Corporation
4055 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10034 (at 216th Street) (212)-304-0315
5060 Auto Service Inc
4036 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10034 (at 215th Street) (212) 567-9504
Edison Park Fast NY Parking
All Parking Corp
5051 Broadway, New York, NY 10034 (On Broadway between 215th and 216th)
(646) 590-7402
Sherman Parking
210 Sherman Ave, New York, NY 10034 (on 207th) (212)-544-7275
(at 212th Street)
(212)-567-5186
3976 10th Avenue, New York, NY 10034
Team Buses
Buses will be able to drop off passengers inside the Baker Athletics Complex, however parking for the buses is not available on-site. The address for bus drop off is 505 W 218th Street New York,NY 10034. Team buses must park off site. The recommended parking area for team buses is along 9th and 10th Avenues, and all cross streets between those avenues.
Directions to the Milstein Family Tennis Center
603 West 218th Street, New York, NY 10034
**NOTE: Commercial and Oversize Vehicles must use the Major Deegan Expressway**
From WEST SIDE HIGHWAY/HENRY HUDSON PARKWAY (passenger cars): Exit Dyckman Street, and proceed east to Broadway. Make a left on Broadway and proceed 20 blocks north to 218th Street.
From FDR/HARLEM RIVER DRIVE (passenger cars): Continue north to end of Harlem River Drive. Bear right at light and proceed north on 10th Avenue to 218th Street.
*From MAJOR DEEGAN EXPRESSWAY (I-87) (commercial vehicles/buses): Exit 230th Street. Proceed on 230th Street westbound (from north – make right at light; from south make left at light). Continue on 230th Street to Broadway. Make left on Broadway and proceed 12 blocks south to 218th Street.
From WEST: Take George Washington Bridge and follow signs for Henry Hudson Parkway North or Major Deegan Expressway North (follow directions above).
From NORTH: Take Cross-Westchester Expressway (I-287) or Cross-County Parkway west to Saw Mill River Parkway south. Take the Saw Mill to the Henry Hudson Parkway South or Major Deegan Expressway South (follow directions above).
From NEW ENGLAND: Take Connecticut Turnpike (I-95) to Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95). Exit Cross Bronx to Major Deegan Expressway North or Henry Hudson Parkway North (follow directions above).
From LONG ISLAND: (commercial vehicles/buses) Take Long Island Expressway East to Clearview Expressway North to Throgs Neck Bridge. Bear left after toll for Cross Bronx Expressway (I-95) South (follow directions above).
From LONG ISLAND: (passenger cars) Take Northern State Parkway/Grand Central Parkway East to Robert F. Kennedy Bridge (fka Triboro Bridge). Take FDR/Harlem Drive north to end of Drive (follow directions above).
From SOUTH: Take New Jersey Turnpike North to Exit 18 George Washington Bridge (follow directions above).
By SUBWAY: Broadway-Seventh Avenue IRT Local (No. 1 train) north or south to 215th Street, then walk three blocks north and cross Broadway at West 218th Street.
By BUS: Two bus lines (Bx7 & Bx20) have a stop directly outside the Baker Athletics Complex (Inwood neighborhood).
By MTA METRO-NORTH COMMUTER RAIL:
Marble Hill Station is located just across the Harlem River from Baker Athletics Complex, at 225th Street. Walk east to Broadway, then south across the Broadway Bridge to 218th Street.
