With the launch of playtennis.com, it is more important than ever to get your tennis provider information posted or up-to-date in the GrowingTennis System managed by the TIA. The tennis industry is driving consumers to playtennis.com so they can quickly and easily find places to play, search for tennis retailers, connect with tennis teaching professionals, and find tennis programming in their area. The key portal to get listed on this new consumer site is through the GrowingTennis System at www.GrowTennis.com.

TIA Cardio Tennis Manager Michele Krause just finished running an afternoon of Cardio Tennis sessions at the grand opening celebration of the Montgomery TennisPlex in Boyds, Md., outside of Washington, D.C. She finally has a moment to relax before heading to California for the USPTA World Conference, where she and some of the National Cardio Tennis Speakers Team members will put on morning clinics for the attendees and offer a presentation to USPTA pros.

The Tennis Industry Association offered its inaugural Tennis Facility Owners & Managers Workshop on Oct. 13-14 on Hilton Head Island, S.C., bringing together key tennis facility personnel with a panel of industry experts for a series of sessions on creating and maintaining healthy tennisbusinesses.

Cardio Tennis is the ultimate party on the tennis court! One of the things that adds to the fun and excitement is the use of music. You will want to keep your classes energized by changing your music regularly.

Since its inception in 2005, Cardio Tennis has become one of the most popular programming options for tennis facilities and clubs throughout the country, and internationally. In only 7 years of existence, the Cardio Tennis program has grown to over 1.3 million participants in the United States, is being delivered in over 30 countries, and Tennis Australia, the national governing body of tennis "down under," has signed an affiliate agreement to use the program as a key participation driver in their country. Learn how you can quickly get started with the program by visiting CardioTennis.com today!

Hilton Head Island, SC - - Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) announced that it will hold its inaugural 10 & Under Tennis Conference February 15-17, 2013, on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina.

According to a recent consumer research study commissioned by Tennis Australia that focuses on its effort to grow participation in the country via Cardio Tennis, the program has "clearly succeeded in its launch objectives." The study, which was conducted by First Point Research and Consulting on behalf of Tennis Australia, was aimed at understanding how "the program [Cardio Tennis] has delivered against the expectations of participants and the broader target." In 2012, Tennis Australia launched the Cardio Tennis program at the Australian Open as a part of its efforts to grow participation in the game throughout the country.

The TIA is working with retailers to create a TIA Retail Division with a mission that aims “to grow the economic vitality of tennis retailers and the sport of tennis through a unified effort involving all segments of the industry.”

Houston TX (October 16, 2012) - The United States Professional Tennis Association Competitive Player Development Conference will take place at the Academia Sánchez-Casal in Naples, Fla., Dec. 7-9. The conference will allow attendees to learn the Spanish method for developing players.

Houston, TX (October 10, 2012 ) - The United States Professional Tennis Association 10 and Under Tennis Conference will take place at The Downtown Club at The Met, Houston, Texas, from November 9-10. The conference is an opportunity to hear some of the industry’s leading experts speak on 10 and Under Tennis.