Ben Johns,
Collin Johns, Tyson McGuffin, and Anna
Bright featured at May 4
event
NEW
YORK, May 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- In a
thrilling display of athleticism and camaraderie, tennis legend
Andre Agassi, and top-rated
pickleball pros Ben Johns,
Collin Johns, Tyson McGuffin, and Anna
Bright, joined Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO
Bahram Akradi at Life Time PENN 1
for an unforgettable pickleball showdown on Saturday, May 4 as the world's fastest growing
sport continues to explode. More than 300 guests had the
opportunity to watch – with some even playing – with the pros.
This goes down as one of the most exciting
days for Life Time in New York
City since our Life Time Sky opening in 2016.
"This easily goes down as one of the most exciting days for Life
Time in New York City since our
Life Time Sky opening in 2016," said Bahram
Akradi, Life Time Founder, Chairman and CEO. "As an avid
tennis and pickleball fan and player myself, seeing these
world-class athletes all together, and creating a memorable
experience for our members, was an incredible way to celebrate the
opening of PENN 1 as the iconic pickleball destination in the city.
The community, the strategy, and the sheer joy of pickleball are
irresistible and that's why this has truly become a sport for
everyone."
Life Time (NYSE: LTH) has been making waves in the racquet
sports world, recently naming Agassi as the inaugural chair of the
Life Time Pickleball and Tennis Board with the goal of expanding
access, enhancing programming and building community. His
involvement underscores Life Time's dedication to fostering the
continued growth of racquet sports, including pickleball
partnerships with elite players like Ben
and Collin Johns, who have now teamed up to create a series
of 70 instructional videos available exclusively to Life Time
through its complimentary digital app.
Since 2021, Life Time has quickly grown to become the largest
owner and operator of permanent pickleball courts, topping more
than 680 permanent courts nationwide (including the most in
New York City with nine), and
serving as a host site for multiple MLP and PPA tournaments
nationwide in addition to its own Pickleball Classic. The
May 4 event included presence from
key Life Time partners JOOLA, longtime official pickleball paddle
partner of all programming and activations, DUPR, the world's most
accurate rating system for pickleball, and lululemon, a new
official apparel partner for racquet sports.
Life Time PENN 1, which opened on April
15 between Madison Square
Garden and Penn Station, has fast-become New York City's go-to destination for
pickleball. With seven street-level pickleball courts, it offers a
vibrant community for play, leagues, clinics and tournaments for
players of all levels. Life Time operates nine destinations in
Manhattan and Brooklyn. Life Time Sky also has two indoor
pickleball courts.
To see a recap of the event, watch this. To learn more about
Life Time in New York City, visit
LifeTime.Life/NYC. To learn more about Life Time racquet sports,
visit www.lifetime.life.
About Life Time®
Life Time (NYSE: LTH)
empowers people to live healthy, happy lives through its portfolio
of more than 170 athletic country clubs across the United
States and Canada. The health and wellness pioneer also
delivers a range of healthy way of life programs and information
via its complimentary Life Time Digital app. The Company's healthy
living, healthy aging, healthy entertainment communities and
ecosystem serve people 90 days to 90+ years old and is supported by
a team of more than 37,000 dedicated professionals. In addition to
delivering the best programs and experiences through its clubs,
Life Time owns and produces nearly 30 of the most iconic athletic
events in the country.
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