Join us on Sunday, September 27 for our 32nd Annual Gala, a special celebration of the young people, supporters, and community partners who help make our mission possible.  

      This year's event will feature a special appearance by Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, four-time Grand Slam Singles Champion and former World No. 1 in both Singles and Doubles. Guests will have the unique opportunity to watch Arantxa take the court for an exciting exhibition of drills and matchplay alongside NJTL of Trenton students and sponsors.

      The celebration continues in the afternoon as we honor outstanding supporters and celebrate the achievements of our students. Guests will enjoy a buffet dinner, live music, awards presentations, and exciting auction opportunities, all while supporting NJTL of Trenton's mission to empower youth through tennis and education.

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Gala Schedule

Mercer County Indoor Tennis Center

11:00 AM to 12:00 PM  -  VIP Meet & Greet with Arantxa Sánchez Vicario

12:00 PM to 2:30 PM - Tennis Exhibition and Matchplay featuring Arantxa Sánchez Vicario, NJTLT students, and sponsors

The Boathouse at Mercer Lake

3:00 PM – 5:00 PM - Gala Celebration featuring:

• Honoree and student recognitions

• Buffet dinner

• Live music

• Open bar

• Live auction

• Awards presentation - 2025 Gala Honorees: To Be Announced Soon

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For more than 51 years, NJTL of Trenton has helped young people build brighter futures through a unique combination of tennis, education, mentoring, and life-skills development. Through programs such as ACE (Academic Creative Engagement), Ashe Elite training, STEM learning initiatives, and year-round youth development opportunities, NJTLT serves hundreds of students throughout the greater Trenton region each year.

      Your participation in the Annual Gala directly supports these life-changing programs and helps ensure that every child has the opportunity to learn, grow, and succeed both on and off the court.  We invite you to join us for an unforgettable day of tennis, celebration, and impact as we honor our past, celebrate our present, and invest in the future of the young people we serve.