Train at Tennis Ministry International Base (TTMI) - USA

We understand you may not yet have all this information, or that plans may change.  However, it is good that we have this information at least two weeks before your arrival and as soon as possible!  Thanks for your help!

You may send the information by mail to:

Tennis Ministry International
Uptown Plaza
Flat F, 19th Floor, Block 5
Tai Po, NT
Hong Kong

Based on what you know right now:

1.  If you know your flight or railway schedule, please complete the following:

                                      Airline/Train name                   Flight or Train #               Date/Time (in New York City Train Station/JFK airport/LaGuardia Airport)

Circle which one -  Air:  JFK    LaGuardia     Train:   Penn Station        Grand Central

ARRIVAL

DEPARTURE

2.  In addition to sports training/competitions, what kinds of ministry are you interested in?  Do you have skills in the areas of drama and/or music (We are always in need of worship leaders)?  Are you prepared to give your testimony and/or lead a time of sharing?

3.  How can we be praying for you specifically?  (For example, any difficulties preparing for the trip or in raising finances?  Is there good support/communication between you and your family/church/etc. regarding your trip? etc.)

4.  If you have or are currently a member of an athletic team, please let us know what position you play and what level of competition you are involved in.  (If you play on a tennis team, what position? If you are ranked in your region, what is your ranking?) Do you have coaching experience in any tennis?

Training Base Program
New York Arrival Information (in New York only). We are not able to pick you up in another location.
(Please bring this sheet with you to refer to if needed)

USA - Airport or Rail station

1.      If you are not a US citizen, a valid passport and visa is required for you to be admitted into the USA (if your passport is going to expire in six months or less, please make sure you obtain a new one before you come).

2.  On your arrival card, you will need to fill in the following information:

         Your USA local address: 135-20 35th Avenue, Flushing, New York 11354
         phone: 718-353-2745
         reason for visit:  tourist

3.      At the immigration counter, you will be asked how long you plan to stay.  The customs officers do not want people to seek employment in USA.  If they suspect anyone of seeking local employment, they may deport him/her immediately.  You must have a tourist visa if you are not a USA passport holder.  Your visa must last until your departure date [they may ask to see your return ticket to verify].  If they ask any further questions, tell them that we will be taking care of you during your visit.  We haven't had many problems, so relax and be yourself.

4.      Before or after you go through immigration, look for and free tourist information bags that are may be on display (make sure to get the English or your language copy).  These contain maps and other items you might find useful.

5.      Once you have cleared customs, follow signs to the greeting area where our enthusiastic staff will be waiting to meet you.  If you come out into the greeting area and do not see our sign, wait.   We will find you.

6.      ONLY CHANGE $20 U.S. AT THE AIRPORT!   You can change your money for a much better rate at a later time.

7.      Beware of pickpockets. Don't leave your bags unattended.