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ULTIMATE CHAMPIONS TAE KWON
DO
141-20 Northern Blvd, Flushing
(718) 886-5425–www.championstkd.com
Established in 1988, Ultimate Champions Tae
Kwon Do has been teaching respect, discipline,
confidence and self defense to all ages 3 and
up. They specialize in both traditional and
sport Tae Kwon Do and are the home of
many state, national, and world champions.
The team also offers yoga and kickboxing
classes for adults and an after-school program
for children. The members at Ultimate
Champions Tae Kwon Do push past their
previous expectations of what they thought
they could do and apply the new confidence
they gain to all parts of their life.
BEST PARK
JUNIPER VALLEY PARK
Lutheran Ave & 71st St, Middle Village
(718) 520-5900–www.nycgovparks.org
One of Queens’ most beloved parks, Juniper
Valley Park is an integral part of its Middle
Village neighborhood. Locals come to spend
time with old friends and neighbors while
groups gather to take full advantage of the
tennis, handball and basketball courts. A
shuffleboard court is much beloved by the
area’s older members and the bocce courts are
always busy, a legacy of the neighborhood’s
active Italian community.
BEST POOL HALL
CUE BAR
45-18 Bell Blvd, Bayside
(718) 631-2646–www.cuebarbayside.com
Cue Bar has been a constant go-to place for
Queens locals to shoot some pool. The venue
is a combination of elegance, style, fun and
is lauded for its sleek design, hip scene and
warm service. Along with its impressive 21
pool tables, there are 11 giant TV screens
ready for game day as you play. If you want
to be a part of a pool team, the bar hosts
several leagues each week with cash prizes
for winners. Spend a laid-back night shooting
some pool at the best pool venue in Queens.
BEST SOCCER PROGRAM
SOCCER KIDS NYC
62-10 69th Pl, Middle Village
(917) 655-5437–www.soccerkidsnyc.com
When getting your child involved in a sport,
you want them to learn more than just the
game and Soccer Kids NYC provides just that.
The soccer program for kids ages 2-10, was
created with a clear mission and aligned core
values in order to teach more than just the
fundamentals of soccer. Their coaches teach
pre-academic skills that will help kids succeed
across various settings. Children learn to take
turns, share, win/lose gracefully, be respectful
of others, never give up and to celebrate their
achievements.
BEST SPORTING GOODS
STORE
CROSSBAY BAIT ‘N’ TACKLE
164-30 Crossbay Blvd, Howard Beach
(718) 835-1018–www.crossbayfishing.com
Crossbay Bait ‘n’ Tackle was established by
two brothers in a small garage in 1956. As
the Jamaica Bay fishing grounds grew, so did
their business. In 1991, they constructed a
new 2200 square-foot space at their original
location in Howard Beach. The bait shop
supplies local anglers with a variety of fishing
tackle and fresh bait on a daily basis and is
dedicated to help provide customers with the
best possible fishing experience.
BEST SURF SHOP
ROCKAWAY BEACH SURF SHOP
177 Beach 116th St., Rockaway Park
(718) 474-9345–www.rockawaybeachsurfshop.net
For all your surfing needs, hitch a ride to
Rockaway Beach Surf Club. The popular store
is family-owned and has been in operation for
over 40 years, earning it the title of the largest
and oldest surf shop in New York City. They
take pride in our customers feeling satisfied
with their purchases after leaving our store.
Not only does it provide all of your surfing
needs, but it has become an integral part of the
community.
BEST TENNIS FACILITY
USTA BILLIE JEAN KING NATIONAL
TENNIS CENTER
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Flushing
(718) 760-6200–www.ustanew2.
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The USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis
Center and their staff prides itself on operating
seven days a week, 11 months out of the year
to the general public. The facility features 12
indoor deco turf courts with viewing areas for
all 12 courts, 19 field courts (including four
feature courts) and three stadium courts.
During the year, they are open to the public for
court rentals from 6 a.m. to midnight, seven
days a week. The only days in the calendar
year they are closed are: Thanksgiving,
Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Get your
tennis on today!
BEST YOUTH LEAGUE
BAYSIDE LITTLE LEAGUE
25-50 Francis Lewis Blvd, Bayside
(718) 229-5565–www.baysidelittleleague.com
Play ball! Learning to play baseball isn’t easy
for a youngster. What makes the Bayside
Little League program special is that it’s so
much more than bats and balls. The league,
for players from ages 5 to 17, reinforces
sportsmanship and fundamentals; hitting,
fielding and teamwork are all central to the
mission. It is a leadership-training program
that instills the virtues of character, courage
and loyalty in youth during their most
impressionable years.
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