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10 and Under Tennis Hits Consumers in Major Push

January 25, 2012 · No Comments

At the USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop in New Orleans in January, Kurt Kamperman, the chief executive of Community Tennis, stressed that the USTA will “focus on fewer things that will create bigger results, and do them better.” In 2012, he added, that means concentrating on 10 and Under Tennis.

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No CommentsTags: 10-Under Tennis · Facilities · Initiatives · Industry · QuickStart Tennis · Media · USTA · Teaching Pros/Coaches

Are You Ready for the All-New PlayTennis.com?

January 25, 2012 · No Comments

 The tennis industry is working together to make it easier for players of all ages and abilities to get into the game and play more tennis—and at the heart of this industry-wide strategy is the all-new PlayTennis.com.

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No CommentsTags: 10-Under Tennis · Facilities · Manufacturers · Initiatives · Participation · Technology · Industry · Cardio Tennis · Retailers · USTA · Teaching Pros/Coaches · PlayTennis.com

USPTA’s Heckler to Retire in December 2012

January 03, 2012 · No Comments

Tim Heckler today announced that he will retire from his position as chief executive officer of the United States Professional Tennis Association in December 2012, after 30 years in the position.

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Grow Your Business with a 10 and Under Tennis Program

December 13, 2011 · No Comments

With the global rule change going into effect Jan. 1 requiring 10 and Under competition on shorter courts, using shorter, lighter racquets and slower-moving, lower-bouncing balls, you could be missing out on a huge opportunity to grow your business if you’re not offering 10 and Under Tennis programs or equipment.

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PlayTennis.com Marketing Collateral Now Available for Download

December 12, 2011 · No Comments

Playtennis.com is set to re-launch in early 2012, bridging the gap between tennis providers and current (as well as potential) tennis consumers. With the re-launch of the site consumers will be able to search for places to play, find playing partners, search for programming, locate tennis instructors, and much more. The site will remain brand neutral, helping to convey the simple unified industry message of what this new site is all about—getting people to "play tennis." You can help promote this industry-wide effort by utilizing the free marketing materials available at www.tennisindustry.org/playtennis.

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No CommentsTags: Manufacturers · Initiatives · Technology · Industry · Media · Tournaments/Events · Retailers · USTA · Teaching Pros/Coaches · PlayTennis.com

TIA Benchmark Surveys Need Your Response

October 31, 2011 · No Comments

The TIA is currently fielding two brief online surveys, the Cost of Doing Business Facilities Study and the Tennis Pro Compensation Study. These two surveys are a part of the over 70 reports and surveys conducted annually by the Tennis Industry Association.

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Become a Cardio Tennis 'Authorized Provider'

October 18, 2011 · No Comments

Cardio Tennis™ has become one of the fastest growing fitness trends in the U.S., and now the program is expanding, with more benefits and services to providers so they can continue to bring a quality, fun, fitness-oriented tennis workout to more consumers.

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Cardio Tennis Continues to Grow in Australia

September 27, 2011 · No Comments

Cardio Tennis is hitting it big Down Under—the TIA-managed program is a major focus of a huge participation push by Tennis Australia, the governing body of tennis in that country. This past summer, Tennis Australia had already trained 397 coaches in Cardio Tennis in eight workshops across the country.

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Members of Cardio Tennis Speakers' Team Garner Top USPTA Awards

September 26, 2011 · No Comments

Members of the Cardio Tennis Speakers Team were recently recognized with distinguished honors at the USPTA World Conference awards breakfast on September 22, 2011, which took place at Saddlebrook Resort in Tampa, FL.

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Cardio Tennis Offers Fall Training Workshops

September 19, 2011 · No Comments

Find out how you can offer a Cardio Tennis program at your facility by attending a Cardio Tennis workshop in your area. The workshops are designed for new Cardio Tennis program participants as well as those who have not been to a workshop in the last 2 years.

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No CommentsTags: Facilities · Cardio Tennis · Health/Fitness · Teaching Pros/Coaches