TriCity Fitness, Inc. is proud to support the United States Military-Connected Community with our Tennis for the Troops program and offer a complimentary Military Membership to our facility for all veterans, active duty and national guard.

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“Learn the game of tennis and find a community of support for military families, veterans, active duty – anyone who might want to play with other people who speak “your language” - that’s a Win-Win!”

Billy Ciejka, General Manager at TriCity Fitness and Program Director of Tennis for the Troops

Tri City Fitness offers a great atmosphere. Everyone is so personable, the staff here, the people that give lessons – they’re amazing. The Tennis 4 the Troops program is such a great benefit for our troops. It provides both a mental challenge and a physical challenge just by coming here and getting involved. You’re going to meet great people, get a great workout and have a good time!"

Dean Motta, 22-year United States Army National Guard Veteran

SEEN: Tennis for the Troops in the News

Read the story here - https://www.usta.com/en/home/about-usta/who-we-are/eastern/northernregion/play-northern.html

Tennis for the Troops Weekly Clinic

Tennis for the Troops is a weekly clinic series on Tuesdays from 10-11 am to build tennis skills while getting veterans and active duty members together involved in a sport that will last a lifetime. Players of all levels are welcome, whether you play occasionally or have a lifelong love of the game.
Tri-City wishes to thank all of the great members who have helped make the Tennis for the Troops program so successful: Jenn Tabankin, Dean Motta, Colonel Kevin Ferreira, Joanne Ross, Colonel Al Ross (retired), Tim Caslin, and Spencer Smith. Thank you to the following program sponsors for their dedicated support to the Tennis for the Troops program: Hoffman's Car Wash, American Trade and Goods, Homestead Funding, Market 32, Rosetti Properties and HEAD PENN Racquet Sports.

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Military Veterans Find Refuge "Serving" On Tri-City Tennis Courts

Tennis has boomed during the COVID-19 pandemic. According to the Physical Activity Council, more than 21 million Americans picked up a racquet over the past year, up more than a fifth. As WAMC’s Jackie Orchard found out, some of those newcomers are military veterans, finding solace during a dark New York winter.

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Tennis Mentors

Support and connection can make a world of difference- and here at TriCity we want to connect you with our members and get you out on the tennis courts. For more details, click the button below and send our General Manager, Billy Ciejka a message so he can get it started!

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Annual Tennis for the Troops Veterans Day Lunch

Our event was held at Center Court Pub at TriCity Fitness, Inc. on Veteran’s Day 2023.

Special Thanks to Lieutenant Colonel Shawn Tabankin for his opening remarks for the Annual Tennis for the Troops Veterans Day Party. Watch them below!

Over 50 service members past and present joined us 🇺🇸

Tennis for the Troops soldier 2LT Ajay Raghavendra, is a pilot in the New York Army National Guard. He flies the UH-60M Blackhawk. Thank you for your service! From your friends at Tri-City Fitness. 🇺🇸

Tennis for the Troops member , TSgt BJ Andrew De Guzman will be entering his 12th year of active service in the United States Air Force. He has served as an aircraft refueler with Logistics Readiness Squadrons in Japan, Kuwait, and Arizona. He is cur

Happy Veterans Day to all who have served, past present and future. From all your friends and family at Tri-City Fitness 🇺🇸

Tennis for the Troops Mentor Program: Ann Vartuli and Maeve Owens 🇺🇸

Newest Midshipman William Vartuli ( Mom, Ann Vartuli) was inducted 6/29/2023 into The United States Naval Academy. Interesting in majoring in Engineering and triathlon. Go Navy!!🫡🇺🇸

Home of the Free because of the Brave ❤️🤍💙

LTC Ferreira and WO1 Lars Olson both helicopter pilots for the New York Army National Guard and members of the Tri City Tennis for the Troops program. Thank you both for your service. From the staff at Tri-City Fitness

Lars Olson recently graduated flight school as a UH60M Black Hawk pilot. Lars spent 17 months at Fort Rucker, learning to fly the UH-72 Lakota, and UH-60M. He will now be based out of Latham with the New York Army National Guard. Congratulations from

New York National Guard
Task Force Orion honors September 11
with morale run
U.S. Army 1st Lt. James Harrison, a judge
advocate general officer assigned to Task
Force Orion, 27th Infantry Brigade Combat
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Calling on all Military service members and their family’s. Time to start the new session of the Tennis for the Troops clinic. Please email Billy at bctricity123@gmail.com for more info. Thank you!

Time to do the deed. Congratulations Billy. From your friends at Tri-City Fitness

Tennis for the Troops members, Tom Dygert, William Ciejka and Bj Guzman are all stationed at Misawa Air Force Base Japan at various times between 1959 -2016. Thank you for your service! From the staff at Tri-City Fitness.

When the New York City St. Patrick’s Day Parade kicks off on March 17, a Clifton Park resident will lead the way. National Guard Lt. Col. Shawn Tabankin will be in front of the 1st Battalion, 69th Infantry, a New York City-based National Guard.

Congratulations to Corporal Clayton Buff
(Fort Drum NCO Graduating Class 04-22 -
A-Co 2-87 Catamounts) and his proud parents Ute and Greg. From your friends and family at Tri-City Fitness.

Please welcome the newest member of the New York Army National Guard PVT William Ciejka. Bill has enlisted as an 11B Infantryman and has 24 weeks of OSUT training in his future at the home of the Infantry in Fort Benning,GA. Congratulations Bill. Fr

Congratulations to Jack Ross, son of Colonel, Al Ross,retired ANG for winning the Tri-City Fitness Men’s Tournament Championship.

Welcome Home!

Prior to the men's hockey game against St. Lawrence, Lieutenant Colonel Kevin Ferreira surprised his two daughters with his return home from his fourth deployment in Afghanistan. Thank You to Lieutenant Colonel Ferreira and the Ferreira family.

Listen up.

TriCity’s Tennis for the Troops program featured in MidDay Magazine on WAMC radio. Hit the play button on the right.

Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms.

Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedoms. Thank you for your dedication and sacrifice.

In Loving Memory

T.A.C.

J.P.K.