Open Public Communications Protocol
HQ Tennis Foundation Inc. is a registered 501(c)(3) tax-exempt public charity operating strictly for charitable, educational, and public benefit purposes under US federal and New York state law. In keeping with our non-profit governance standards, our administrative office maintains open channels of communication with neighborhood families, educators, municipal authorities, and community advocates. We do not engage in commercial product promotion or paid marketing solicitations.
Principal Headquarters
Brooklyn, New York
Our operational headquarters manages executive administration, grant accounting, volunteer credentialing, and equipment warehousing serving all Brooklyn park clinic hubs.
Official Email Registry
For general correspondence, youth clinic inquiries, volunteer coordination, municipal partnership proposals, and public inspection requests for Form 990 filings.
On-Court Field Desk
Lincoln Terrace & Jackie Robinson Parks
Speak directly with our on-site Clinic Coordinator during scheduled weekend community clinic hours (Saturdays 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM). Equipment loan sizing available on site.
Send an Inquiry to Operations
Use our interactive communication portal to connect with our administrative team, request clinic registration forms, or schedule a community meeting.
Brooklyn Operational Geography
HQ Tennis Foundation Inc. coordinates clinics, court sweeps, and equipment distribution across Central, East, and North Brooklyn public parks. Our primary field operations center around Lincoln Terrace Park and Jackie Robinson Park.
Response Time Policy
Our administrative coordinator responds to all written electronic inquiries within 24 to 48 business hours. For urgent weekend court condition alerts or weather rescheduling, notices are posted directly to our field coordinators on site.
Information for Specialized Inquiries
Protocols for public school educators, municipal park staff, and investigative journalists.
Public School Guidance Counselors & Athletic Directors
Brooklyn public school educators wishing to refer students to our free after-school clinics or request a guest assembly on athletic resilience are encouraged to email [email protected] with the subject line "Scholastic Referral - [School Name]". Our Youth Mentorship Director will arrange an introductory consultation.
Public Transit & Court Navigation Guide
Detailed transit directions and pedestrian access points for our primary Brooklyn training facilities.
Jackie Robinson Park Courts
Subway: Take the C or A train to Utica Avenue station, walk four blocks east along Fulton Street to Malcolm X Boulevard.
Bus: Accessible via the B25 and B46 Select Bus Service. Court entrance is located adjacent to the recreation pavilion on Park Place.
On-Site Check-In: Look for the HQ Tennis Foundation banner and mobile equipment trunk on Court 1 near the baseline benches.
Lincoln Terrace Park Courts
Subway: Take the 3 or 4 train to Crown Heights – Utica Avenue, exit toward Eastern Parkway, and walk two blocks south into Lincoln Terrace Park.
Bus: Accessible via the B14, B17, and B45 bus routes. Enter the tennis facility through the East New York Avenue gate.
On-Site Check-In: Our Saturday family clinic welcome desk is situated directly between Courts 5 and 6 under the shade gazebo.
Linden Park Tennis Facilities
Subway: Take the L train to New Lots Avenue terminal station, walk three blocks south along Van Sinderen Avenue to Linden Boulevard.
Bus: Accessible via the B15 and B20 bus lines with direct stops at Linden Blvd and Vermont Street.
On-Site Check-In: Coaches assemble on Court 2 next to the court lighting control panel fifteen minutes prior to each scheduled clinic.
Weather Cancellations & Safety Rescheduling
Because our clinics take place on outdoor municipal asphalt hard courts, wet or damp surfaces pose immediate slip-and-fall hazards for developing youth. Hard courts require at least ninety minutes of direct sun and wind exposure following precipitation before ball bounce and shoe traction return to safe operational thresholds.
Our Head Tennis Director conducts an on-site surface inspection two hours prior to any scheduled clinic. If courts are damp, standing water is present, or the ambient temperature falls below 42 degrees Fahrenheit or exceeds 94 degrees heat index, outdoor training is suspended.
Whenever outdoor clinics are rained out, sessions are either transitioned to indoor tactical chalkboard sessions at our partner community centers or rescheduled for Sunday make-up slots. Registered parents receive email notifications at least 90 minutes before clinic start times.
Equipment Donation Drop-Off Standards
In adherence to our strict non-commercial mandate, we accept in-kind donations of athletic equipment that can be directly distributed to Brooklyn youth.
Accepted In-Kind Gear Specifications
We gratefully welcome donations of gently used or new tennis racquets (specifically 19", 21", 23", 25", and 26" junior frames, as well as lightweight standard 27" adult frames suitable for high school beginners). All frames are thoroughly inspected by our volunteer stringers, fitted with fresh non-slip replacement grips, and restrung if strings show fraying.
We also accept unopened cans of pressurized tennis balls, specialized training agility cones, low-compression red/orange/green felt balls, and new athletic water bottles. Because we do not sell any donated merchandise, 100% of accepted gear is directly gifted to registered clinic participants who lack their own equipment.
Drop-Off Coordination & Tax Receipts
To schedule an in-kind equipment drop-off, please send an email to [email protected] with a brief description of the items. Equipment drop-offs can be coordinated during Saturday morning clinics at Lincoln Terrace Park or at our Brooklyn administrative storage depot.
Upon acceptance, HQ Tennis Foundation Inc. provides an official written 501(c)(3) in-kind acknowledgment receipt stating our Federal EIN 81-3301812 for your tax deduction records in accordance with IRS publication 526.
Volunteer & Community Coordination Office Hours
Our volunteer coordination team hosts weekly virtual and on-site office hours every Wednesday evening from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM. Prospective volunteer coaches, parents with scheduling questions, and community advocates interested in launching court revitalization initiatives in their local Brooklyn parks are invited to connect with our staff.
To schedule a dedicated 15-minute consultation with our Volunteer Director during office hours, please submit a note through our contact form above selecting the "Volunteer & Coaching Opportunities" category. We look forward to partnering with you in service to Brooklyn youth.