Tennis Industry News

Atlanta, Ga., Charleston, S.C., and Richmond, Va., have been selected as the three finalists, as determined by nationwide voting, in the USTA’s second annual search to determine the winner of the “Best Tennis Town” contest.

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Ten finalists have been selected—from an initial group of 82 cities that submitted entries—in the USTA’s “Best Tennis Town” competition. Fans across the country can now vote for the community that they feel best exemplifies tennis’ positive impact at the local level in terms of passion, excitement and spirit.

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Each year, the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) awards millions of dollars to schools and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. Your local tennis facility could work with a school or schools in your community and receive an amount ranging from $100,000 to $750,000.

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The U.S. Tennis Association is offering funding assistance to tennis facilities and organizations looking to paint permanent lines for 36- and 60-foot QuickStart Tennis courts, designed for children 10 and under. The funding assistance—50% of the cost of the lines—is offered through the USTA’s Facility Assistance Services.

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Do you know an outstanding tennis facility in your area? If so, nominate it for a 2010 USTA Outstanding Tennis Facility award. Award nominations must be received in the USTA office by July 19.

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Sixty-five percent of new and beginning players continued in follow-up tennis programming in 2009, according to the TIA’s most recent Cost of Doing Business–Facilities report. The nearly two-thirds retention rate is in line with similar rates from 2007 and 2005.

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When it comes to welcoming players to tennis, Brookstone Meadows Tennis Club in Anderson, SC, is at the top of its game. Dr. Sophie Woorons-Johnston, the owner/director, runs all sorts of programs for players of every ability level and every age group, including leagues; Cardio Tennis for adults, kids and families; social round robins and mixers; and more.

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Tennis facility owners and operators, along with others in the industry, can now get the latest trends and data for operating a tennis facility in the “Cost of Doing Business: Tennis Facilities” report from the TIA . The bi-annual report provides a method for facilities to measure their performance against industry averages.

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The Arlington Tennis Center in Texas first became a Tennis Welcome Center in 2006. “The TWC initiative was new, and indications were that it was going to be a prime means to grow tennis in our community,” says ATC Facility Manager Sheryl Osborn.

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Sportime at Randall’s Island, located 15 minutes from the US Open site, and the home to the Sportime NY World TeamTennis team featuring John McEnroe, opened its doors in June 2009 and has quickly become one of the largest and most popular tennis complexes in Manhattan. The $16 million facility features 20 courts: 10 Deco-Turf and 10 Har-Tru.

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