TIA Press Release Archive
Click here to download the latest version of the Tennis Industry Association "Talking Points." These industry highlights cover a broad spectrum of topics regarding the tennis industry with a focus on key messaging points and industry challenges relative to American tennis participation, facility and retail trends, the tennis market in the U.S., professional tennis, and industry efforts to grow the game and the tennis economy. Information in this file is intended to be used as suggested starting points by media outlets looking to compose pieces with tennis industry related themes.
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September 9, 2014 - 'Try Tennis for Free' Offers New and Returning Players Opportunity to Get into Tennis In September
September 5, 2014 - The Tennis Show 2014 Celebrates the Business of Tennis
August 21, 2014 - 'Try Tennis for Free' Offers New and Returning Players Opportunity to Get Into Tennis This September
August 20, 2014 - The Tennis Show 2014 to Celebrate the Business of Tennis
August 19, 2014 - Tech Companies Serve Up Cutting-Edge Products and Services at The Tennis Show 2014
August 18, 2014 - Jim Baugh Selected to Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
July 28, 2014 - Tennis a Top 10 Growth Sport
July 22, 2014 - PlayTennis.com Site Visitors Can Win Tickets To the 2014 US Open
June 18, 2014 - 'Try Tennis for Free' Offers Opportunities For Aspiring Players of All Ages and Skill Levels
June 17, 2014 - Find Places to 'Try Tennis for Free' at PlayTennis.com
May 22, 2014 - 'Cardio Tennis' Plays Well In Fight Against Obesity and Inactivity
May 15, 2014 - 'Try Tennis for Free' Campaign and PlayTennis.com Address Rising Consumer Interest in Tennis
May 12, 2014 - Major Tennis Teaching Professionals Support 'Try Tennis for Free' Campaign
May 7, 2014 - 'Try Tennis for Free' Battles Inactive Lifestyles
May 1, 2014 - Find Places to 'Try Tennis for Free' at PlayTennis.com
April 28, 2014 - West Virginia Sports Editor Wins Inaugural TIA 'Tennis Media Award'
April 24, 2014 - 'MyTennisLessons' Joins Tennis Industry Association As SaaS Business Partner
April 23, 2014 - Leading Experts, Successful Club Owners Offer Key Insights at Tennis Owners & Managers Conference
April 22, 2014 - Unprecedented Industry Support Makes PlayTennis.com The 'One-Stop-Shop' For Bringing Players Into Tennis
March 17, 2014 - 'Future of Tennis Summit' Brings Together All Segments of the Industry to Focus on Growth
March 17, 2014 - ESPN Executive Jason Bernstein Joins TIA Board of Directors
December 12, 2013 - TIA 2013 Year in Review
December 12, 2013 - Play Your Court Joins TIA as SaaS Business Partner
November 19, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Improvements Make Site More Mobile Friendly
November 19, 2013 - Coming Soon - An all New CareersInTennis.com
November 11, 2013 - New Annual Media Award to Recognize Journalists Who Focus on Tennis
November 01, 2013 -
RSI Magazine Names '30 Under 30'
October 29, 2013 - Coming Soon - PlayTennis.com is Going Social
October 22, 2013 - Red, Orange, Green Tennis Ball Shipments Grow 22% in Q3
October 21, 2013 - TIA Announces Spring Meeting Dates in Indian Wells and Charleston
October 15, 2013 - Tennis Companies Contribute Hundreds of Prizes for PlayTennis.com
September 20, 2013 - Tennis Industry Executives Share Results, Challenges, Opportunities at 'State of the Tennis Industry'
September 19, 2013 - TIA Board Member, Mark Stenning, to Step Down from Post at the ITHOF
September 17, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Offers Hundreds of Monthly Prizes to Tennis Players
September 9, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Activation Targeted 75+ Million Consumers
August 13, 2013 - 'Software as a Service' Companies are Focus of TIA Technology Solutions for Tennis Growth
August 9, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Player-Match System to Roll Out
August 9, 2013 - TIA, ITF Create Global Research Partnership
July 24, 2013 - TIA Holding Retail Division Membership Drive
July 23, 2013 - TIA Retail Meeting Set for Aug. 27 in NYC
July 22 - 2013 - PlayTennis.com to Serve as Industry "Rallying Point" for Growth
July 23, 2013 - Preferred Card Services Offers Exclusive Pricing to TIA Members
July 21, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Relaunches; Marketing Material Available for Tennis Providers
July 15, 2013 - TIA State of the Industry Meeting Set for Aug. 26
June 27, 2013 - Tennis 'Economy,' Participation Receive Boost in Latest Industry Reports
June 21, 2013 - TIA Updates & Revises 'Retail Manager's Manual'
June 20, 2013 - TIA Retail Division Receives Push From Tennis Manufacturer Reps
June 19, 2013 - Tennis Show, TIA Tennis Forum on Hiatus, Will Return to NYC in 2014
June 17, 2013 - TIA/USTA Research Can Boost Youth Tennis Business
June 16, 2013 - Midyear Report: A Snapshot of TIA Efforts For First SIx Months of 2013
June 14, 2013 - New Recommendation for Replacement of Red, Orange & Green Tennis Balls
June 13, 2013 - Careers In Tennis Highlights Career Paths in Industry
June 12, 2013 - PlayTennis.com Consumer Reach Could be 100 Million
June 10, 2013 - Using TIA Research to Boost Your Business
May 30, 2013 - Cardio Tennis Team Restructured to Deliver Enhanced Training
May 29, 2013 - New Cardio Tennis Website to Debut
May 28, 2013 - Participation in Cardio Tennis Grows to More than 1.4 Million
May 21, 2013 - Tennis Continues to Lead the Pack Among Traditional Sports in Participation Growth
May 20, 2013 - Tennis 'Tune-Up' Campaign Gains Industry Support
May 13, 2013 - Cardio Tennis, TRX Cardio Tennis on Schedule at PTR Symposium
April 30, 2013 - TIA to Offer Tennis Specialty Retail Certification Course
April 29, 2013 - PAC Study Shows Growth in Cardio Tennis & Frequent Tennis Play Occasions
April 24, 2013 - Tennis Economy Up 3%, Says New TIA State of the Industry Report
April 19, 2013 - Industry Developing 'Tennis Tune-Up' and Restring Campaign
April 15, 2013 - TIA Updates 'Facility Manager's Manual'
April 12, 2013 - Marcy Bruce Receives PTR/TIA Commitment to the Industry Award
March 27, 2013 - TRX Cardio Tennis Becomes Part of TRX's Professional Education 'Menu'
March 26, 2013 - TIA Global Cardio Tennis Team To Deliver Highest Quality Training
March 24, 2013 - TIA Holds Meetings to Promote Industry Growth
March 23, 2013 - Cardio Tennis Receives NASM Accreditation
March 21, 2013 - Attend a Cardio Tennis Training Course - Become an Authorized Provider for Free
March 20, 2013 - CODB Retailer Report Available in Early April from TIA
March 19, 2013 - TIA Research Reports Set for Release
March 7, 2013 - New Prince CEO Mike Ballardie Joins TIA Board of Directors
February 27, 2013 - Total Tennis Economy Grows 3.1% In 2012, to $5.57 Billion
February 14, 2013 - 10 and Under Tennis Dashboard Shows Progress Toward Growing the Game
February 13, 2013 - TIA Conducts 2013 Facility & Retail Census
February 5, 2013 - Tennis Industry Mourns Passing of Former TIA Board Member & USPTA CEO Tim Heckler
January 30, 2013 - New Tennis Equipment Index Sees Growth Driven by Youth Equipment
January 23, 2013 - Cardio Tennis Helps Drive Participation in Australia, UK
January 17, 2013 - Q & A With New TIA President Greg Mason
January 16, 2013 - TIA Aligns with Sports & Fitness Coalition to Announce PHIT America
January 14, 2013 - Upper St. Claire Winds Inaugural 'Get Fit Challenge'
January 11, 2013 - Tennis Retailers Optimistic About 2013, But Aware of Challenges Ahead
January 08, 2013 - TIA Develops Lineup of Retail Centric Webinars for 2013
December 19, 2012 - Cardio Tennis 2012: Year In Review
December 13, 2012 - TIA Building 2013 Cardio Tennis and TRX Cardio Tennis Training Schedules
December 11, 2012 - TIA Launches New and Improved Website
December 10, 2012 - Tennis Participation Grows 4% in U.S.
December 7, 2012 - Despite Q3 Decline, Specialty Store Racquet Sales Are Up 3% Year-to-Date
November 21, 2012 - Q3 Highlighted by Double-Digit Growth In Youth Tennis Equipment Distribution
November 20, 2012 - TIA Set to Launch New and Improved Website
November 19, 2012 - TIA Offering Free Business Assessments For Tennis Retailers and Facilities
November 9, 2012 - Tennis Providers: Post or Update Your Information In The Growing Tennis System
November 8, 2012 - TIA Holds First Tennis Facility Owners/Managers Workshop
November 7, 2012 - Tennis Providers: Make Money With Cardio Tennis
November 6, 2012 - Cardio Tennis Continues to Grow in Australia
October 19, 2012 - TIA Forming Tennis Retail Division
October 18, 2012 - New Maryland Facility Holds Cardio Tennnis Training Workshop
September 30, 2012 - Hilton Head Island Event Offers Key Education for Tennis Industry
September 13, 2012 - TIA Board Hears Updates on Industry, Initiatives During US Open
September 11, 2012 - TIA Seeks Task Force to Discuss Unified Teaching Pro Group
September 10, 2012 - National Youth Tennis Retail Promotion Under Way
September 10, 2012 - 10 and Under Tennis Dashboard & TIA Research Tracking Success of Initiative
September 07, 2012 - TIA to Hold Tennis Facility Owners & Managers Workshop Oct. 13-14
September 01, 2012 - Coaching Legend Nick Bollettieri Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
August 21, 2012 - TIA Continues to Expand Outreach to Tennis Retailers
August 20, 2012 - CareersInTennis.com Expands Social Media Reach
August 19, 2012 - TIA Updates 2 Key Industry Reports
August 18, 2012 - TIA Outlines Its Youth Tennis Plans Moving Forward
August 16, 2012 - Nick Bollettieri To Be Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
August 15, 2012 - Tennis Industry Meetings On New York Agenda During US Open
August 14, 2012 - playtennis.com Helping to Connect Players to the Game
August 13, 2012 - Tennis Show Prize Drawing Value Tops $20,000
August 12, 2012 - Mid-Year Shipment Results Up Compared to 2011
July 31, 2012 - From TIA President Jon Muir: Growing the Game Through Unified Efforts
July 30, 2012 - TRX Cardio Tennis Session in Florida Features Bollettieri
July 27, 2012 - Beginner Retention Remains High, Study Says
July 24, 2012 - Industry to Gather at Tennis Show on August 24
July 18, 2012 - Cardio Tennis Grows to 1.3 Million Participants Since Its Creation in 2005
July 16, 2012 - Tennis Providers Can Grow Business with Free Marketing Material
July 12, 2012 - playtennis.com Launches to Consumers
June 28, 2012 - Former WTA Players Participate in Cardio Tennis Training
June 27, 2012 - National Youth Tennis Retail Initiative Under Way
June 26, 2012 - New playtennis.com Pulls from Largest Industry Databases
June 21, 2012 - IMG Academies to Host TRX Cardio Tennis Workshop
June 20, 2012 - Exhibit at Tennis Show and Receive Advertising Exposure
June 19, 2012 - Register for USTA Tennis Teachers Conference
June 15, 2012 - 'Industry Dashboard' Shows Positive Q1 Tennis Shipments
June 14, 2012 - PEP Funding Passes Senate Committee
June 12, 2012 - New 'Dashboard' Tracks Progress for 10 and Under Tennis
May 29, 2012 - New Requirements Announced for Cardio Tennis
May 24, 2012 - SGMA Wholesale Study Tallies $77 Billion in Sales
May 23, 2012 - West-Coast Swing Delivers Cardio Tennis Training
May 23, 2012 - Cardio Tennis 'Get Fit Challenge' Hits Test Sites in June
May 22, 2012 - Cardio Tennis Participation Up 56% Since 2008
May 21, 2012 - Key Research Trends to be Released in Upcoming State of Industry Report
May 15, 2012 - Celebrate the Sport of Opportunity at the Tennis Show 2012
May 14, 2012 - Bollettieri to be Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
May 10, 2012 - Racket Sales Up in Q1 at Specialty Tennis Retail Shops
April 28, 2012 - Tennis Show 2012 Set for Aug. 24 in NYC
April 27, 2012 - Sign Up for a Cardio Tennis Training Course
April 25, 2012 - Participation in Outdoor Recreation Hits 5-Year High
April 23, 2012 - PAC Releases Data on Sports, Fitness Participation
April 16, 2012 - Tennis Providers: Update or Add Your Info at GrowTennis.com
March 27, 2012 - Tennis Retail a Key Focus of Recent Industry Meetings
March 26, 2012 - 10 and Under Tennis Gains Extensive Coverage in Q1
March 22, 2012 - TRX Cardio Tennis Begins Cross-Country Rollout
March 19, 2012 - Your Business as A Cardio Tennis Authorized Provider
March 17, 2012 - Tennis a Big Player at 2012 PTR Symposium
March 12, 2012 - Tennis Industry Joins 'National Health Through Fitness Day' on Capitol Hill
March 9, 2012 - 2012 State of the Tennis Industry Slated for April Release
March 9, 2012 - PlayTennis.com Soft-Launches to Consumers
February 29, 2012 - Michele Krause Honored with PTR/TIA Commitment to the Industry Award
February 12, 2012 - New Research Report Highlights Tennis Consumer Preferences
February 8, 2012 - USTA, TIA to Join SGMA's 'Health Through Fitness Day' in D.C.
January 26, 2012 - TRX and Cardio Tennis Announce Partnership
January 25, 2012 - Tennis Providers: Get Ready for the All-New PlayTennis.com
January 23, 2012 - Tennis Australia Promotes Cardio Tennis in Key Participation Drive
January 18, 2012 - TIA Offers Free Retail Assessments for Tennis Retailers
January 17, 2012 - 'Cardio Tennis Interactive' to Roll Out in 2012
January 9, 2012 - TIA Retail Webinar Series Kicks Off with Session on Planning
January 2, 2012 - TIA President Outlines Key Highlights, Focus Areas for 2012
December 19, 2011 - Tennis Industry Association Year-in-Review Highlights
December 13, 2011 - TIA Offers Tennis Industry Webinars for 2012
November 22, 2011 - Visit the Revamped & Improved Ca
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February 16, 2015
Retailers See Boost in 2014 Holiday Sales
The 2014 holiday shopping season was a welcomed boost to tennis racquet sales in the pro/specialty retail market this year. From October to December, traditionally peak "shopping" season in the U.S., tennis racquet unit sales increased 4% o...
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December 22, 2014
TIA Releases 2014 Court Activity Monitor & Consumer Study
The TIA recently released two of its annual market intelligence reports—the Late Season Court Activity Monitor and the TIA Consumer Study, highlighting important trends in the tennis industry in 2014.