Tennis Industry News

Charleston captures title and $100,000 for community tennis programming,
as part of USTA’s second nationwide search for America’s best tennis communities.

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Rule Change Will Require 10-and-Under Tournaments to be Played with Slower-Moving Balls, Shorter Courts and Lighter Racquets

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CBS Los Angeles' Jaime Maggio spent some time hitting the courts recently to give Cardio Tennis a try.  Cardio Tennis speaker's team member, Chris Ojakian directs the class as Cardio Tennis participants get in some heart pumping fitness. Click here to watch the video.

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As the pros hit the courts for the start of the U.S. Open, tennis beginners and aces alike are burning calories and practicing their lobs, drop shots and backhands with cardio tennis.

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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.

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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.

Upcoming Events

40th Annual USTA Tennis Teacher's Conference: Aug 28-31, New York, NY
4th Annual TIA Tennis Forum:  Aug 31, New York, NY
USPTA World Conference: Sept. 27-Oct. 2, La Quinta, CA
PTR Professional Development Weekend: Oct. 7-10, Orlando, FL
NRPA Congress and Expo: Oct. 25-29, Minneapolis, MN
ASBA Technical Meeting: Dec. 4-7, Ponte Vedra Beach, FL
ITA Coaches Convention: Dec. 16-19, Naples, FL

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A new online registration system has been developed to allow you to sign-up your players for the QuickStart Tennis play format, which has become an integral component of tennis for kids 10 & under and a primary focus of the USTA and tennis industry.  In addition, you are able to collect payment and communicate with consumers using detailed, specific and targeted messaging to enhance your business.

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The USTA announced a series of expanded fan enhancements and programming for the 2010 US Open. This year's Opening Night ceremony will celebrate those who "Dream, Succeed and Inspire," with appearances by Martina Navratilova, James Blake and other notable celebrities, as well as a special performance by Gloria Estefan.

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The fourth annual TIA Tennis Forum will be 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 New York.

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Imagine playing nonstop tennis for an hour, burning hundreds of calories, hitting dozens of balls…and having a ton of fun the whole time. That’s Cardio Tennis.

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