Mount Sinai will sponsor free and discounted community play in Long Island City and at Wollman Rink to celebrate unique partnership
NEW YORK, NY, Aug. 22, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, Mount Sinai Health System announced a partnership with CityPickle in Long Island City and Wollman Rink in Manhattan, the home of pickleball in New York City, to bring joy, community togetherness and promote physical wellness through the popular sport of pickleball.
Through collaboration with the community, CityPickle aims to make pickleball, one of the fastest growing sports in the U.S., more accessible. With locations in Long Island City and Manhattan's Wollman Rink, CityPickle provides opportunities for people of all ages and skill levels to enjoy the game.
“Through our partnership with CityPickle, we are bringing the fun and community benefits of pickleball to the neighborhoods we serve,” said Dr. Cameron Hernandez, Executive Director and Chief Operating Officer of Mount Sinai Queens. “Mount Sinai is committed to promoting health and wellness, and fostering a sense of community through sports is an essential component of improving overall health and wellness. By offering free community play in Long Island City to New York City residents in Queens and beyond, and a discounted community clinic at Wollman Rink, we are providing individuals of all ages and skill levels an opportunity to come together, stay active, and experience the many physical and social benefits of pickleball.”
“As physicians, we understand the importance of physical activity and the role it plays in maintaining overall health. Pickleball is a suitable activity for all ages because it puts less strain on joints and bones than similar sports. We encourage everyone in the community to take advantage of this free opportunity to try out pickleball,” said Dr. Liisa Galatz, Reni and Peter May Chair of Orthopedic Surgery at the Icahn School of Medicine.
“As part of our partnership with CityPickle, Mount Sinai experts will be on-site to answer participating athletes' questions and assist with their rehabilitation and recovery. By providing access to experts, athletes can learn how to prevent injuries so they can continue to play and enjoy their favorite sports for longer,” said Anthony Fernandez, Associate Director of Rehabilitation at Mount Sinai Queens.
“We are honored to partner with Mount Sinai to improve the health and well-being of New Yorkers. Pickleball is hugely popular because it is a sport that players of all ages and abilities can enjoy,” said Mary Cannon, co-founder and co-CEO of CityPickle. “Our partnership with Mount Sinai marks a groundbreaking moment as the first major health care provider to partner with a pickleball company for the benefit of recreational players,” said Erica Desai, co-founder and co-CEO of CityPickle.
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“We are excited to support Mount Sinai Health System's partnership with CityPickle and further Wollman Park Partners' mission of providing inclusive, accessible recreation for everyone year-round by designating discounted community play days and encouraging New Yorkers of all backgrounds to visit Wollman Rink and discover the health benefits of pickleball,” said Brett Pigeon, general manager of Wollman Rink.
Mount Sinai Health System is CityPickle's exclusive health care sponsor for 2024 and will offer community play clinics at Wollman Rink in Central Park through the end of the 2024 season.
In partnership with CityPickle, Mount Sinai is offering:
Community Play
Mount Sinai is sponsoring 10 days of free community play at its Long Island City facility and is being promoted within the CityPickle app. Community play is designed to allow players of all levels to enjoy the facility and experience the fun of pickleball. Each one-hour session will include eight players per court. Mount Sinai is also sponsoring 15 discounted community play clinics each week at CityPickle's Wollman Rink facility from August 12 through October 15 and is being promoted within the CityPickle app. Rates for public participants are $20 per person per hour and include free paddle rental. Download the app now.
Ask your doctor
Watch videos of Mount Sinai experts answering your questions about how to prevent sports injuries, physical therapy options, treatment for common injuries and more. Additionally, Mount Sinai will have experts at our Long Island City and Wollman Rink facilities at select times to answer your questions in person.
US Open viewing party
Mount Sinai is the official hospital of the U.S. Open and has been involved in producing the tournament for more than a decade. They will be sponsoring a watch party for the U.S. Open Women's Final from 4-6 p.m. on Saturday, September 7 at CityPickle in Long Island City, so reserve your seat early. Applications will open Saturday, August 24 on the CityPickle website or the CityPickle app.
Book a consultation with an expert
Mount Sinai is home to a wide range of experienced specialists, from primary care physicians and orthopedic surgeons to doctors who treat complex conditions like cancer, who use the latest diagnostic and therapeutic techniques to customize the best care for each patient. Search for a doctor using the “Find a Doctor” tool on our website or access it through the MyMountSinai® app, your online gateway to Mount Sinai's physicians and services.
For more information on the partnership and upcoming events, visit Mount Sinai's website or CityPickle app.
About the Mount Sinai Health System
The Mount Sinai Health System is one of the largest academic health systems in the New York metropolitan area, with 48,000 employees across eight hospitals, more than 400 outpatient clinics, more than 600 research and clinical laboratories, a school of nursing, and leading medical undergraduate and graduate education. Mount Sinai advances the health of all people, everywhere by addressing the most complex health challenges of our time. We serve our communities by discovering and applying new scientific learning and knowledge, developing safer and more effective treatments, educating the next generation of medical leaders and innovators, and delivering quality health care to all who need it.
Through its integration of hospitals, institutes and schools, Mount Sinai provides comprehensive health care solutions from birth to geriatrics, leveraging innovative approaches such as artificial intelligence and informatics while placing patients' medical and emotional needs at the center of every treatment. The health system includes approximately 9,000 primary care physicians and specialists across the five boroughs of New York City, Westchester, Long Island and Florida, as well as 11 independent joint venture centers. Hospitals in the system are consistently ranked in Newsweek®'s “World's Best Smart Hospitals, Best State Hospitals, World's Best Hospitals and Best Specialty Hospitals,” and U.S. News & World Report®'s “Best Hospitals” and “Best Children's Hospitals.” Mount Sinai Hospital is included in U.S. News & World Report®'s 2024-2025 “Best Hospitals” honor roll.
For more information, visit https://www.mountsinai.org or find Mount Sinai on Facebook, Twitter and YouTube.
About CityPickle
CityPickle is the home of pickleball in New York City. The lifestyle brand opened New York City's first indoor pickleball club in Long Island City. The club features climate-controlled courts, a full bar and restaurant, perfect for in-person socializing, quality time and events. CityPickle operates 14 courts at Wollman Rink in Central Park during the spring, summer and early fall. The brand brings the fun and community of pickleball to thousands of people through seasonal activities. Locations include Hudson Yards, Union Square, Industry City in Brooklyn and Dilworth Park at City Hall in Philadelphia.
About Wollman Park Partners
Wollman Park Partners (WPP) is a coalition of New Yorkers with decades of experience across multiple sectors, including sports and entertainment, finance, health and wellness, diversity, equity and inclusion, real estate, culinary, non-profit, youth development and sustainability. Companies and organizations that comprise WPP include Harris Blitzer Sports & Entertainment, Related Companies, Equinox, Ice Hockey in Harlem, Figure Skating in Harlem, Great Performances, Melba's Restaurants, YMCA of Greater New York, The Boys Club of New York and Green City Force.
Leveraging this expertise and a deep passion for New York City, WPP will provide New Yorkers and visitors alike with a vibrant, year-round experience at Wollman Link NYC, focused on creating a vibrant, diverse and inclusive space that fosters equitable economic opportunity and recovery in the city.
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