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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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 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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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.

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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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Tennis in the Palm Beach area got a boost through an article in early July in the health section of the Palm Beach Post newspaper. Staff Writer Steve Dorfman wrote that tennis is the country’s fastest growing participation sport, and pointed to initiatives by the U.S. Tennis Association and Tennis Industry Association as helping to push tennis along.

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On May 16, the IRS began revoking tax-exempt status from nonprofits that failed to file three consecutive annual returns (Form 990-N, 990-EZ, 990, or 990-PF). Approximately 25% of not-for-profits may lose their tax-exempt status for failure to file a 990 form.

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The sixth edition of "Tennis Courts: A Construction and Maintenance Manual" has jus been released and is available for anyone interested in building, maintaining or learning more about all types of tennis courts. The manual is a cooperative venture between the American Sports Builders Association (ASBA) and the U.S. Tennis Association (USTA).

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