Tennis Industry Newsletter Archives

August 2010

26 Aug 2010 22:11:15 GMT

TIA Tennis Forum in NYC on Aug. 31
The fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum takes place on Tuesday, Aug. 31, in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum, which is open to all in the industry, will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in Ballroom 2 on the Salon Level at the Grand Hyatt NY.....

Tennis Industry Honors Billie Jean King
Few players, male or female, have had the large-scale impact of Billie Jean King, on or off the court—and none can claim to have her continued influence. King’s impact on the sport and industry of tennis are so significant that she is the newest member in the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame....

ITF Approves Rule Change for 10-And-Under Tennis
Among the initiatives approved by the ITF membership at the International Tennis Federation’s 2010 Annual General Meeting this week was a rule change for all 10-and-under competition that will mandate modified courts and the use of slower balls as part of the ITF’s Tennis 10s campaign....

Upcoming Industry Events for Education & Networking
Looking to increase your knowledge, grow your business and network with colleagues? Check out some of the tennis and sports industry events on tap for the remainder of the year. Not only will you find excellent resources and educational opportunities, but also attending one—or more—of these events will help you grow your business and the industry as a whole.....

July 2010

30 Jul 2010 21:12:46 GMT

Industry Snapshot: Sales up Y-T-D, Consumers Using Tech to Connect to Tennis
Racquet sales at pro/specialty were up 6% in units through the end of May 2010, although growing caution may affect the marketplace with the recent announcement by the Conference Board that, despite three months of increases, the Consumer Confidence Index declined sharply in June...

4th Annual TIA Tennis Forum Set for Aug. 31
“Roadmap for a Healthy Sport” is the theme of the fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum, which will be held in New York City in conjunction with the 40th Annual USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. ...

TIA Establishes Facility and Retailer Panels
The TIA has created a Facility Panel and a Retailer Panel, to help identify current needs, issues and concerns of both the tennis facility and tennis retail businesses.....

Court Builders: Market Your QuickStart Services
Are you a tennis court contractor, or do you work with court contractors? Court builders can play a key role in developing a national infrastructure for Kids Tennis, while at the same time drumming up extra business....

June 2010

21 Jun 2010 15:11:13 GMT

INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
4th Annual TIA Tennis Forum Set for Aug. 31
The fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum, with the theme, “Roadmap for a Healthy Sport,” will be Tuesday, Aug. 31, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. The Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Manhattan Ballroom ...

First-Quarter Shipments Rebound
While first-quarter TIA racquet census reports showed racquet shipments flat (1.1% increase over same period ’09), wholesale dollars for the quarter were up 19%, reflecting a growing trend in performance racquet demand and increasing price points...

Funding Available for Permanent QuickStart Tennis Lines
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....

TennisConnect Offers New Affordable Components
TennisConnect, the Tennis Industry Association’s premier business tool for tennis providers, announces an innovative re-packaging of its services that will allow facilities, retailers and organizations the choice to purchase and use exactly what they need...

May 2010

17 May 2010 15:11:13 GMT

INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Media Watch - Golf Looks to Tennis’s Success With Kids, Teens
A recent Wall Street Journal article says while the golf industry worries it has lost nearly a million kids ages 6 to 17 (a 24% drop, to 2.9 million), the tennis industry is an example of how to do things right—tennis play for that age group has jumped from 6.8 million to 9.5 million in five years....

Introductory Programs have a 65% Retention Rate
According to the 2009 CODB for Facilities, average revenue per tennis court is up 18% since 2005 and the retention rate of introductory programs for new players/beginners remains high at 65%...

'Components' Make TennisConnect Even Easier
TennisConnect Components provides a menu of “programmed functionality” that works with any existing website, allowing tennis providers the choice to purchase and use just what they need... more

USPTA Booklet Promotes ‘Tennis – For the Health of It!’
Not only is May National Tennis Month, it’s also National Physical Fitness and Sports Month. To help celebrate both, check out the “Tennis–For the Health of It!” booklet, presented by the USPTA....

Nominate For the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2010 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, which recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact on the sport...

April 2010

19 Apr 2010 15:11:13 GMT

INDUSTRY HIGHLIGHTS
Tennis Participation Jumps 43% From 2000 Through 2009
Tennis continues to hit winning shots with the American public. The latest data from the Physical Activity Council (PAC) makes tennis one of the...

Research, Task Force Efforts Highlight TIA Board Meeting
New York City was the gathering place last month for a TIA board of directors meeting designed to include the BMP Paribas Showdown for...

Now Available: 2009 Tennis Marketplace
Find out where this industry is headed and where it’s been, with the Tennis Industry Association’s 2009 “Tennis Marketplace” report...

Internships in the Tennis Industry
With the summer approaching and graduation just around the corner, now is the time for tennis businesses to post their job opportunities and internship positions for students on CareersInTennis.com...

March 2010

22 Mar 2010 15:11:06 GMT

Industry Headline Research, Task Force Efforts Highlight TIA Board Meeting New York City was the gathering place March 1 for a TIA board of directors meeting designed to include the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup..

February 2010

22 Jul 2010 10:22:35 GMT

Year In Review While 2009 racquet shipments showed an overall decline for the year, there is a bright spot, as fourth-quarter sales numbers from pro/specialty moved upward, ahead of the fourth quarter in 2009...