News
May 1, 2012
Tennis Leads Traditional Sports In Participation Growth Rate
Tennis still holds a commanding lead among traditional sports in the percentage growth in participation since 2000, according to data from the Physical Activity Council. In fact, tennis is the only traditional sport to have a positive growth rate overall...
Attention Tennis Providers: Update or Add Your Information Now at GrowTennis.com!
With the soft launch of the PlayTennis.com consumer site, all tennis providers — teaching pros, facilities, retailers, tennis organizations and more — should go to GrowTennis.com now to update or add their information, so consumers can find them. It’s a...
2011 State of the Industry Report
The TIA will soon release the second edition of the “State of the Industry” report, designed to analyze industry data from the past year that the TIA has collected through various surveys and research studies. The annual State of the...
Retailers: Stock Up On 10 and Under Tennis Balls
Retailers, like coaches and teaching professionals, are important in leading the way in assuring that the “right” balls are being used by the “right” players for 10 and Under Tennis. As the spring and summer seasons approach, make sure you...
'Dashboard' tracks progress on 10 and Under Tennis
To monitor and report on the progress of 10 and Under Tennis, the USTA has created a “Dashboard,” which sets 2012 goals and tracks the initiative across various categories. “While our ‘Dashboard’ may be new this year, we’ve been tracking...
Tennis Retail A Key Focus At Industry Meetings
During Tennis Night in America and the BNP Paribas Showdown in New York City on March 5, the TIA held two key meetings organized to update groups on various initiatives, programs and objectives. The following day, the TIA's retail consulting...
January 1, 2012
Simple Message to Serve As a Rallying Call for Industry Growth
Get ready for one of the tennis industry’s largest unified efforts designed to grow the game and increase the number of frequent players. PlayTennis.com — coming this spring — will serve as a “hub” for information and opportunities for consumers...
Tennis Providers: What Does PlayTennis.com Mean for You?
Teaching pros, club owners, tennis facilities, retailers/pro shops, and other industry contacts who want to be listed at PlayTennis.com should update or input their information for free as soon as possible by visiting PlayTennis.com and navigating to the appropriate link....
Resources for TIA Retail Members
The TIA has dedicated a significant amount of resources and tools towards helping tennis retailers be successful in the marketplace and position themselves for growth. As a TIA Retail member, for $100 a year, you’ll have access to many exclusive...
Business Assessment Program for Tennis Retailers
A crucial component for any business is a “SWOT” analysis — determining Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threats. For tennis retailers, this type of assessment is critical in today’s economy so businesses can plan and position their operations for growth. To...
TIA Webinars for 2012
For 2012, the TIA will offer a comprehensive menu of webinars for industry businesses. Topics are subject to change, so check out TennisIndustry.org/webinars for the latest times, dates, and to sign up. Facilities & Court Contractors Recruiting and Building Top...
November 1, 2011
Industry Leaders Gather For TIA Board Update
Tennis industry leaders gathered Sept. 2 for the annual TIA Board meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. TIA President Jon Muir outlined key strategies for industry growth, all geared toward increasing the number of frequent...
Retail Webinars to Help Grow Your Business
The TIA is committed to helping tennis retailers grow their businesses, and one avenue is through a series of free Retail Webinars that cover a variety of topics essential for running a successful retail operation. The TIA webinars are...
Revamped CardioTennis.com to Offer 'Invite' System
The newly revamped CardioTennis.com will soon be released, adding new features to help you grow your business and increase participation, including “Cardio Tennis Authorized Providers” and a clinic management system that issues “invitations” for your Cardio Tennis sessions. (Details...
Careers in Tennis
Looking for a job in tennis, or a different job in this industry? Or do you have an open position you’re trying to fill? The TIA-managed Careers in Tennis is quickly becoming one of the largest tennis-specific employment sites...
Plans For 2012 Tennis Show in the Works
Although Hurricane Irene forced the cancellation of the 2011 Tennis Show, TIA Tennis Forum and USTA's Arthur Ashe Kids Day, and weekend session of the Tennis Teachers Conference, plans are in the works for next year’s Show. Also canceled...
September 1, 2011
TIA Releases 2 Key Reports
The TIA is set to release two new reports – “State of the Tennis Industry” and the “TIA Strategic Overview” – that will look at trends and research in the industry and will identify and describe the TIA’s four...
The Tennis Show 2011 In New York City
Schedule of Events Aug. 27 — Grand Hyatt Ballroom 2 p.m. – Trade Show opens. 5:30 p.m. – TIA Tennis Forum followed by the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Awards Ceremony honoring Nick Bollettieri 6:15 p.m. – USTA Tennis...
TIA Resources and Support for Tennis Retailers
The TIA continues to support tennis retail with key resources and initiatives designed to help retailers run their businesses and connect with consumers. Keep your retail business in touch with the industry by registering for free at TennisRetailers.org. Among...
10 and Under Tennis at Retail — Register Now
Get involved with the 10 and Under Tennis initiative at retail. The USTA and TIA are making a concerted effort to help specialty tennis retailers gain customers through 10 and Under Tennis by offering a variety of tools and...
2011 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Inductee: Nick Bollettieri
Tennis coaching legend Nick Bollettieri will be the 2011 inductee into the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, which recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact on tennis. Bollettieri will be honored at the 4th Annual Tennis Industry...
August 1, 2011
Tennis Industry to Rally in NYC in August
On Saturday, Aug. 27, just days before the US Open begins, the ballroom level of the Grand Hyatt New York will be transformed into “The Tennis Show” — a celebration of the sport that will include a Trade Show, the...
Assessment Tools Will Boost Your Retail Business
The TIA, through its partnership with the Gluskin Townley Group, is offering customized retail assessment tools to help retailers gain valuable insight across the entire spectrum — systems, finances, operations, recruiting and hiring, ownership/management, store environment, marketing/promotion, and customer service....
State of the Industry: New Report Estimates Tennis Industry at $5.6 Billion
In the upcoming months, the TIA will be releasing a redesigned State of the Industry report that will combine various research studies into a single document to “tell the story” of the tennis industry. Included in the report is an...
July 1, 2011
Focusing on Industry Growth
Over 35 years ago, the American Tennis Industry Federation was created to help pull together the disparate and competing businesses in the sport and work toward common goals. Now called the Tennis Industry Association, that spirit of cooperation is...
Don’t Miss The Tennis Show & USTA TTC
Join the tennis industry for The Tennis Show 2011, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City on Aug. 27. This celebration of tennis will feature a Trade Show starting at 2 p.m. The TIA Tennis Forum begins at...
Research Highlights Industry Potential for 10 and Under Tennis
With a multi-million dollar investment from the USTA in 10 and Under Tennis, there is a huge potential for growth in our sport. Although overall participation declined slightly in 2010, due in part to the still-fragile economy, research indicators...
June 1, 2011
10 and Under Tennis: Next Steps for Retailers
The USTA is investing millions of dollars in the 10 and Under Tennis initiative to ensure future growth at all levels of this sport. This major investment right from the top will mean major growth at the game’s grassroots. The...
Upcoming Industry Events
Tennis Teachers Conference: The USTA’s 41st annual Tennis Teachers Conference will be at the Grand Hyatt New York Aug. 27-30. USTA Player Development General Manager Patrick McEnroe will open the TTC on Saturday night, Aug. 27. Other keynote speakers...
May 1, 2011
TIA to Lead 10 and Under Tennis Retail Effort
The TIA’s mission is to promote the growth and economic vitality of tennis — ensuring there is a positive economic impact for the industry. One of the most effective ways to achieve industry growth is through collective support for the...
March 1, 2011
Get Involved With 10 And Under Tennis At Retail
The USTA is investing significantly in media, advertising, PR and events to support this revolution in kids tennis. Visit 10andundertennis.com to learn more about this whole new ball game for kids! Make sure your retail business is ready! Sign-up to...
Ten And Under Tennis: What Retailers Need to Know
With major investment by the USTA, the 10 and Under Tennis initiative will continue to grow, and with it, you have the opportunity to grow your retail business — and create players to help ensure future customers. Retail shops attached...
What Retailers Need to Know About 10U
1. It’s About … the New Rules for Kids 10 & Under The ITF and USTA have mandated kids’-sized equipment and courts — that’s what all the buzz is about as the USTA and the industry get ready for a...
February 1, 2011
10 Ways to Improve Your Retail Business in 2011
As a tennis retailer, you’ll find plenty of tools and resources from the Tennis Industry Association that can help you cut expenses and boost profits. Here are just a few ways the TIA can help your business. For more information,...
The ABCs of Racquets and Strings
Webinar presented by: Bruce Levine, TIA Retailer Panel Member and General Manager of Courtside Racquet Club, Lebanon, N.J. How do you get racquets into your customers’ hands? Levine has some basic concepts that he’s used successfully for years in...
TIA’s New Webinar Series Shares Industry Knowledge
There is a wealth of knowledge in this industry just waiting to be shared. To that end, the TIA last December launched an interactive webinar series designed to bring you information relevant to your businesses, delivered by industry professionals with...
January 1, 2011
Moving into the New Year
The tennis industry continues to face similar challenges as other industries, due to the challenging economic environment. 2010 started with a short-term business rebound and the positive news regarding 2009 total participation reaching a level not seen in decades and...
November 1, 2010
TIA Advisory Panels Look At Facilities, Retailers, Technology
The TIA recently formed three advisory panels to help keep the TIA better informed with what tennis businesses and providers need to grow and prosper, while also keeping industry businesses better in touch with the TIA and current tools and...
September 1, 2010
TIA Mission
To Promote the Growth and Economic Vitality of Tennis
TIA Tools & Resources Supporting Our Industry
The TIA continues to develop and promote key tools, resources and benefits to support various sectors in this industry, including retailers, facilities, teaching pros, court builders, manufacturers, media, pro tours, organizations and others. TennisIndustry.org Recently redesigned, TennisIndustry.org is the...
Economic Growth
Industry Economic Index The TIA has in development the new Economic Index to help define the “worth” of the tennis industry. The index will be derived from a compilation of data from all sectors of the industry to determine a...
July 1, 2010
TIA tennis forum
‘Roadmap for a Healthy Sport’ 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...
Tools & Resources
TennisConnect: ‘Components’ Provide Just What You Need TennisConnect provides access to affordable, reliable customer-service functions such as online player matching, event enrollment, court reservations, group email and more. While you can still purchase TennisConnect in its “bundled” form, it has...
June 1, 2010
Creating Frequent Players a Key Focus
Frequent tennis players drive the economic health of this industry and sport, accounting for more than 80% of all consumer goods and services sold. So it’s easy to see why we all need to increase the number of frequent...
‘Components’ Make TennisConnect Even Easier
Now, it’s even easier to get exactly what you need with the tennis industry’s premier business software. TennisConnect Components provides a menu of “programmed functionality” that works with any existing website, allowing tennis providers the choice to purchase and...
A Roadmap to a Healthy Tennis Industry
Building a healthy, vital and vibrant tennis industry means focusing on key areas important to all in this business: economic measures, frequent player pathways, and clear, consistent messaging about all the benefits tennis provides. To help make this happen,...
April 1, 2010
Tennis Is Again the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport
Last year, the annual survey of sports participation in the U.S. showed impressive results for tennis. This year, though, the news is even better for the sport. The latest “Sports, Fitness and Recreation Participation Overview Report” by the Physical...
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, the Madison Square Garden event for which the TIA was...
Now Available: 2009 Tennis Marketplace
This year-end report provides an executive summary of all TIA research and market intelligence and includes an overview from tennis participation studies, consumer reports, specialty retail audits, and retailer satisfaction and census reports. For more information contact the TIA...
March 1, 2010
Racquet Sales Start to Turn Upward at End of Year
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 2008. Fourth-quarter comparisons show racquet sales at pro/specialty stores...
BNP Paribas Showdown / Tennis Night In America / $1 Million Serve
Serena Williams will meet Kim Clijsters while Venus Williams plays Svetlana Kuznetsova on March 1 at the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean King Cup at Madison Square Garden in New York City. The winners of those matches...
2009 Calendar — A look back
January Jon Muir, worldwide general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports, begins two-year term as TIA president. U.S. tennis participation in 2008 is at the highest level since 1992 with nearly 27 million participants in the sport. The first publication of...
Guides Available for Facility Managers, Retailers, Cardio Tennis Kids
Whether you’re a facility manager, tennis retailer or teaching pro, you can find the resources that can help your business at GrowingTennis.com/Resources — all for free. Under the Tools & Resources link, the new Facility Manager’s Manual is a...
‘PlayTennis’ Widget Coming Soon — Make Sure Your Business Is Listed
The TIA is rolling out a “PlayTennis” widget designed to reach mainstream consumers with information on how to get started in tennis. Any website can use this widget so consumers can find programs, places to play, retailers, demo racquets,...
Let TennisConnect ‘Pick & Click’ Enhance Your Shop
Now tennis retailers can add the power of manufacturers’ branding to their store’s websites. One of the unique features of the TennisConnect software is the new “Pick & Click” content editor. Available at the TennisConnect Retailer level, Pick &...
February 1, 2010
News You can Use!
Welcome to the new year — to a new start and targeted focus to improve the health of our industry businesses. As the recession starts to lessen its grip and signs of recovery slowly emerge, we truly have unique...
Tennis Night in America Also Features $1 Million Serve!
March 1 is Tennis Night in America, and there will be many activities that take place on this important night, including a potential serve for $1 million in Madison Square Garden, the BNP Paribas Showdown for the Billie Jean...
TIA Economic Index to Monitor U.S. Tennis Economy
One of the TIA’s major tasks going into 2010 is to monitor the U.S. tennis economy, which will help us know not only where we’ve been, but also how we can positively affect the future for all industry stakeholders....
New Facility Manager Section Added To The GrowingTennis™ System
Sharpen and expand your tennis facility management skills at GrowingTennis.com/Resources. The complete “Facility Manager’s Manual” is now the cornerstone of the new Facility Manager section under Tools & Resources. The illustrated manual was put together by Rod Heckelman, drawing...
Tech Connection
Online Enrollment Will Help Grow Your Business
Tennis Welcome Center Spotlight
Reed-Sweatt Family Tennis Center
Nominate Your Facility to Become a Top 50 TWC
Is your tennis facility a leader in delivering programs and promoting the sport? The TIA, USTA and RSI are once again looking for the “Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers” in the U.S. — public and private facilities that are...
74-Court Mega Complex Proposed
A formal economic impact study is under way on a proposed 74-court tennis complex in Rome, Ga., but officials estimate the $13 million facility could bring in as much as $20 million a year to the community. The latest...
January 1, 2010
Tennis Industry Association quarterly
Welcome to the TIA Quarterly, designed to help keep you informed and up to date on developments in the tennis industry that can benefit both your business and the sport — from key industry research, to grow-the-game initiatives, to ways...
Grow the Game
Overall Participation Is Up, But Frequent Players Dip The news that tennis participation in the U.S. has exceeded 30 million players for the first time in more than 20 years reflects favorably on the unified “pathway” designed to improve the...
Grow your business
GrowingTennis.com Adds to Business Resources Now you can sharpen your tennis facility management skills at GrowingTennis.com/Resources. A “Facility Manager’s Manual,” complete with a searchable table of contents, is now the cornerstone of the new “Facility Manager” section under Tools &...
Grow the Industry
New Consumer ‘Widget’ To Help Drive Growth Finding places to play, tennis programs, retailers, coaching, game-matching and more just got easier. A prototype “widget” is being developed that will go on industry and consumer websites so players and potential players...
Did You Know…?
Key Findings From the Participation Survey Total participation broke the 30 million mark in 2009 (a 12% increase to 30.1 million, against 26.9 million in 2008). New players reached 7.1 million (up 19.5% from 5.9 million in 2008). Continuing players...
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October 16, 2009
News you can use!
Are we in a “tennis boom”? That question seems to be circulating, and when you look at the positive news in participation, the excitement of the US Open and the resulting “osmosis” that filters to all sectors of this...
Tennis Forum Sets Path for Future
The third annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, took place in New York City during the US Open. Industry leaders and many others interested in the future of the tennis business heard about the state of the...
Alan Schwartz Inducted into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Alan G. Schwartz of Highland Park, Ill., was honored during the Tennis Forum as the sole 2009 inductee of the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame. Schwartz, who continues to serve the sport in various capacities, founded Midtown Tennis Club...
GrowingTennis.com Adds Tools for Facility Managers
Two key resources have been added to the GrowingTennis System: a “Facility Manager’s Manual,” which is available for download, and a “Go Green” section, to educate facilities on how they can be more environmentally friendly while saving money. Both...
Players of the Month: Ned Manning and Armistead Mauck
Cardio Tennis has become a favorite family pastime for two families in Kinston, N.C., thanks to two fathers and tennis buddies who are dedicated to the program. Ned Manning (left) and Armistead Mauck are known as regulars at the...
Tennis Health Index Shows Growth
As announced at the TIA Tennis Forum during the US Open, since 2003 the Tennis Health Index has risen 18.1 percent. Published by the TIA and USTA, the index uses five different elements to measure the health of the...
TWC Spotlight: Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, Surprise, AZ
Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex has created a buzz in Surprise, Ariz., a suburb of Phoenix. The 25-court public facility opened its doors in September 2007, thanks to supportive city funding. “This place is like the Taj Mahal of...
September 1, 2009
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer In many ways, this industry is very fortunate. Players love our sport, professionals love our sport. Tennis is vibrant and vital. And industry partners have been busy rallying around “Racket Up, America!” the last few months...
Hit a Million-Dollar Serve on National TV!
Ever dream of serving for the big prize, in front of thousands of fans? You can live your dream through a tennis-industry-wide sweepstakes called “Racket UP, America!” If you’re the lucky winner, you’ll receive a trip to New York City...
Tennis Health Index Shows 18.1% Growth
The Tennis Health Index, which uses five key elements to measure the health of tennis, has increased 18.1 percent in the U.S. over the last six years. Published by the TIA and USTA, the Tennis Health Index includes three participation...
Cardio Tennis Player of the Month: Dr. Julie Hollifield
Up until two years ago, Dr. Julie Hollifield, 38, had never played tennis. Then a friend bought her a series of tennis lessons as a gift. On the first day, she saw Cardio Tennis on a nearby court. “I saw...
TWC Spotlight: Village Glen Tennis Club, Williamsville, NY
Drive into the parking lot of Village Glen Tennis Club and you’re greeted with a huge Tennis Welcome Center banner hanging outside the club. The banner lets everyone know that this facility is a place that anyone can call home...
Serena Williams Participates in WTT QuickStart Clinic
It was a day that the group of children from Randall’s Island Sports Foundation programs will never forget. On July 10, about 50 children were treated to tennis instruction from 11-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams, who had stopped by...
Va. Club Installs First Permanent QuickStart Clay Courts in U.S.
The first permanent QuickStart Tennis Har-Tru courts were installed recently at the Farmington Country Club in Charlottesville, Va., by Lee Tennis. The club saw an opportunity to convert an existing Har-Tru court into four QST courts to allow children under...
August 1, 2009
Racket up America
New Promotion Can Drive Tennis Awareness
Register Now for the TIA Tennis Forum
Plan to attend this year’s TIA Tennis Forum on Tuesday, Sept. 1 at the Grand Hyatt, New York City. The Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Manhattan Ballroom and is free and...
TIA/USTA Technology Workshop in NYC
Also, don’t miss the TIA/USTA Technology Workshop at the Tennis Teachers Conference. Our experts will take you through the process of getting listed on the tennis industry’s most complete database so that you’ll have extensive marketing exposure for your events....
News you can use!
“Racket Up, America!” was just one of the outcomes from a special TIA Tennis Summit held in April to help address the changing marketplace and work together toward building a healthy roadmap for our sport. In July, a follow-up summit...
Mohar Joins TIA
Sports industry veteran Marty Mohar is the TIA sales manager and industry liaison for manufacturers with a focus on the TennisConnect Retailer product. He was the general manager of a large sporting goods store on Hilton Head Island for the...
Schoolkids in Reading, Pa., are Ready for QuickStart Tennis
The city of Reading, Pa., hopes to have close to 1,000 youngsters playing QuickStart Tennis this summer across various outlets in the city. How did they get so many children interested in the sport? The city’s director of tennis, Larry...
Tennis Welcome Center Spotlight: Auburndale Tennis Center
The players and staff at Auburndale Tennis Center, 45 miles east of Tampa, Fla., have a lot to be excited about. Not only were they named as a Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center for 2008, but they are also about...
171 People Play Cardio Tennis at Midtown!
Midtown Tennis Club in Chicago recently hosted a Cardio Tennis Extravaganza with 171 beginner players on 18 courts. The building “rocked” as music blared and players brought their excitement and energy to the courts. The CT Extravaganza was a great...
CT4Kids DVD and Curriculum Coming Soon!
The Cardio Tennis team has been working hard to create a DVD and Curriculum to help you run your CT4Kids Program. This top-of-the-line instructional program will be ready in time for the US Open and will provide all the tools...
Check Out Your Favorite Tennis Facilities on GPS
The TIA proudly announces a partnership with PublicEarth. PublicEarth.com is a new website that contains more than 16,000 tennis facilities across the U.S. that are in the TIA’s national database. (If you’re not in our free database, go to GrowingTennis.com...
Get All the Industry News You Need
Tennis Industry News is a new newsletter and website that is your one-stop search for industry news and information. You’ll get the latest newsfeeds from RSI featuring TIA member news plus an official tennis industry calendar, TIA features from past...
July 1, 2009
News you can use!
In April, the TIA board of directors met to discuss the impact of the economy on tennis businesses. One of the developments was to establish a task force to focus on ways to stimulate the marketplace. From that, “Racket...
Racket up America
A lucky tennis player will have a once-in-a-lifetime chance to serve for $1 million and win a trip to the US Open in a unique promotion from the tennis industry: “Racket Up, America!” Click here for more information....
Tennis Participation — Up 43% — Generates National Buzz
As Seen on “Live! With Regis & Kelly”
TIA Tennis Forum — Tuesday, Sept. 1, Grand Hyatt, NYC
The third annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be on Tuesday, Sept. 1, from 7:30 to 8:30 a.m. in the Manhattan Ballroom at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. The Forum, held in conjunction with...
Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Nominations
Nominations close on July 1 for the 2009 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, which recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact to the sport, from the 1960s to the present. Visit TennisIndustry.org/HOF....
TIA/USTA Technology Workshop at TTC
Every month, millions of consumers search popular tennis websites, looking for a place to play, program to play in and partners to play with. The TIA/USTA Technology Workshop at the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference will provide an overview of...
Connecting With Tennis Players
Build Your Brand With TennisConnect Retailer
Tennis Welcome Center Spotlight: Raleigh Racquet Club
The Raleigh Racquet Club, located on 36 acres on the outskirts of Raleigh, N.C., has something for every age and every level of player. The club’s 352 members cover an age span of 90 years, and members range from...
Getting Kids Hooked on Tennis With the QuickStart Format
Paul Allam has been using a format similar to QuickStart Tennis for teaching tennis to youngsters since 1983, when he was a physical education student in his home country of Scotland. So when the USTA developed the QuickStart Tennis...
Cardio Tennis Spotlight: Jhena Vieira-Coffey
“It wasn’t easy at first,” says 29-year-old Jhena Vieira-Coffey. “After my first Cardio Tennis clinic, I was dripping wet and exhausted. But before this, I wasn’t doing anything good for my body or for myself. I was letting my...
Cardio Tennis Raises Money for QuickStart at Challenger Event
The Charlottesville (Va.) Area Tennis Association (CATA) teamed up with the Boyd Tinsley $50,000 Challenger Tennis Tournament to get people’s hearts in shape and host a Cardio Tennis clinic. Club Red, the UVA Heart Health Initiative for Women, and...
June 1, 2009
News you can use
As consumers buy less, travel less and keep closer watch on their expenses, the recession continues to challenge the marketplace. But despite tough economic news, tennis participation is actually increasing, and while that doesn’t translate into profitable times for...
Tennis Marketplace Report Offers Key Information
The latest issue of The Tennis Marketplace was released in May and includes an overview from the tennis participation survey, Court Activity Monitor, Cardio Tennis survey, player study, market research, retailer cost of doing business, and more. Some of...
Tennis Forum Set for Sept. 1
The third annual TIA Tennis forum will be in New York City on Tuesday, Sept. 1, during the 2009 US Open. You’ll hear all the latest news about the state of the industry, including participation growth, equipment sales data,...
Nominate for the Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Nominations are now being accepted for the 2009 Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, which recognizes those individuals who have made a significant impact on the sport, from the 1960s to the present. The final inductees will be honored at...
Run a ‘Cardio Tennis: Get Fit!’ Contest Now
Looking to jumpstart your Cardio Tennis program? Receive a promotional kit to help you run an innovative and profitable “Cardio Tennis: Get Fit!” contest at your facility and/or against other Cardio Tennis facilities in your area. The kit contains...
Top 50 TWCs Honored
The TIA, along with the USTA and RSI magazine, recently recognized the “Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers of 2008.” The winning facilities are listed here. There are more than 2,600 TWCs (register for free to become a TWC at...
May 1, 2009
Let’s Keep This Sport Moving Forward!
From the TIA President
Bright Spots for Our Sport
From the TIA Executive Director
Talking points
Share the industry news.
Support Your Industry
As the trade association for our sport, we’re dedicated to making this industry strong and increasing tennis participation — so all businesses grow and prosper. And, together with our industry partners, we put 100% of our resources back into...
April 1, 2009
News You Can Use!
While we are all paying close attention to the current economic turmoil, there is, however, a bright spot in regards to tennis participation growth — one we must capitalize on. As an industry, we must continue to work together to...
Tennis is the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport — Up 43%
The latest research by the Sporting Goods Manufacturers Association continues to show impressive news for tennis participation. From 2000 through 2008, tennis was the fastest growing sport in the U.S., increasing participation by 43 percent over every other traditional sport....
Why is Tennis Participation Growing?
Research shows that tennis participation seems to be less affected by a bad economy. In fact, the latest studies show that 26.9 million people are playing tennis, the highest number in 15 years, and participation continues to increase. There are...
Let TennisConnect Retailer Boost Your Sales
Are you a tennis retailer or pro shop manager? Then you need to check out the new TennisConnect Retailer, a comprehensive service that will enhance your website with an online catalog, racquet demo center, and string center, along with all...
March 1, 2009
News you can use!
As we all keep a watchful eye on the economy, now is the time for us to take advantage of the popularity of tennis. We need to do all we can to attract new people to the sport, and...
Ball & Racquet Shipments Hold Steady in 2008
Economic concerns in the fourth quarter of 2008 put a slight damper on gains made to the third quarter for ball and racquet shipments, but overall, the markets are still well ahead of five years ago. The year finished...
Grow the Grassroots! Register Now …
Become an official site at GrowingTennis.com and you’ll receive the following: Free Program & Facility listings on consumer search engines. Marketing kit ($100 value) that includes banners and promotional materials to help drive business to your programs and facility....
TennisConnect Retailer Now Available!
New for 2009, TennisConnect Retailer is a comprehensive service for tennis merchants and pro shop managers to enhance their web presence with an online catalog, racquet demo center and string center, in addition to all of the unique functions...
February 1, 2009
News you can use
The good news is people continue to play tennis in a down economy; frequent play may actually increase (see chart). With tennis relatively inexpensive to play and offering great social, exercise and health benefits, we have an opportunity to reach...
Tennis Continues Strong Participation Growth
The latest USTA/TIA Tennis Participation Survey shows that 1.8 million players joined the game in 2008, which boosted total U.S. participation to nearly 26.9 million players, the highest level since 1992. Nearly 6 million new players tried tennis for the...
Share Your News and Views on Growth at TennisIndustryNews.org
We want to hear from you! This industry has had great momentum. In 2009, it will be more important than ever to continue our best practices and find supportive ways to keep the industry vital and strong. Please share any...
Tennis Night In America
Sign up your facility now to host a Youth Registration Night event on March 2, which is part of Tennis Night in America. Youth Registration Night events put tennis center-stage in local communities across the country and jumpstart youth tennis...
Q&A with New TIA President Jon Muir
Jon Muir, the worldwide general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports, began a two-year term as president of the TIA on Jan. 1. Muir grew up in Southern California and has been a lifetime USTA member since his junior tennis playing...
Our Focus for 2009 — And Beyond
As we start this year, our goal is to take an increased focus on strengthening the industry — building stronger businesses, retailers and facilities — to further the economic vitality of tennis, and to work with our industry partners to...
January 1, 2009
News You Can Use!
Coming off positive equipment shipments for 3rd quarter, racquets are up 17.4%, youth racquets up 37.5%, balls up 8.7% and string shipments up 5.2% from 2007. And it’s tied to the positive participation news, especially with play occasions breaking...
U.S. Tennis Participation Highest Level Since 1992
Despite a down economy overall, the tennis industry is enjoying growth in participation, with more players (nearly 26.9 million) taking to the court this year, according to the annual research survey conducted for the TIA and USTA by The...
New Tennis Retailer Health Index Developed
Decline to Continue in Q4; Outperforming Consumer Confidence Index
Tennis Welcome Center of the Month: Timberhill Tennis Club
At Timberhill Tennis Club in Corvallis, Ore., they’re all about creating new players. In fact, since becoming a Tennis Welcome Center in 2003, the club has redesigned many of its programs and now has a complete package for any...
Special Deal on TWC Banner
Is your TWC Banner looking a little worn? You can get a replacement for only $10 (includes shipping). To order, e-mail josh@tennisindustry.org....
QuickStart Tennis is a New Favorite Sport in Denver
Deuces, Droppers, Lobbers, Aces, and Smashers — these aren’t just tennis terms at Drop Shots, a unique tennis facility created specifically for children 10 and under. They’re used to define the age groups on a colorful schedule found hanging...
CT Player of the Month: Mike Fowler
If Mike Fowler, a real-estate executive in the Los Angeles area, didn’t lose 60 pounds, he would be at high-risk for developing diabetes and other serious medical conditions. “After hearing this list of ‘horribles’ that go with being overweight,...
Sign-Up For Tennis Clinics at 2 AM!
In Macon, Ga., parents are enrolling their kids in QuickStart Tennis at John Drew Smith Tennis Center at all hours. That’s because the city uses a special online enrollment program run through TennisConnect, a website builder designed specifically for...
November 1, 2008
News you can use!
A recent meeting at the USPTA World Conference included a candid discussion on our “graying” tennis industry and the need to attract younger talent into the business, not only on the teaching front, but in all areas. Many groups...
Latest Research News Presented at the TIA Forum
The second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, was held in New York City at the end of August in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. “We want to share some of...
Dennis Van der Meer, Howard Head Inducted Into Tennis Industry Hall of Fame
Dennis Van der Meer and Howard Head are the first two inductees into the new “Tennis Industry Hall of Fame.” The two men and their contributions to the sport were honored at a special reception in New York City...
Stay informed!
Visit TennisIndustryNews.org frequently for all the latest news and information. The site includes news feeds from RSI, an industry calendar, GrowingTennis newsletters and archives, links to industry partners, industry newsletters, and a tennis media and manufacturer search. Also, you...
GrowingTennis.com — Generation 2 is Coming!
This one-stop site for providers to become involved with industry initiatives will soon be upgraded, more streamlined and easier to use. Among other things, GrowingTennis.com is where you can register as an official site for Tennis Welcome Center, Cardio...
SoCal’s Jauregui Wins Cardio Tennis Shootout
The two-day USPTA Cardio Tennis National Feeding Shootout Championships were held at La Quinta during the USPTA World Conference. The final competition consisted of 20 participants who earned their spots by winning their division convention or by qualifying at...
CT Player of the Month: Mike Woody
Three years ago, Mike Woody, executive director at the Midland (Mich.) Community Tennis Center, was pushing 232 pounds and was frustrated with the way he looked. He played tennis three hours a week but was still gaining weight. A...
Cardio Tennis Takes Off at USPTA Conference
Cardio Tennis received a huge boost at this year’s USPTA World Conference on Tennis. Michele Krause and the Cardio Tennis team at the event—Samantha Ardenfriend, Rosie Bareis, Mike Woody, Jorge Capestany, David Schwartz, Feisal Hassan, Ajay Pant, Ken DeHart...
TWC of the Month: Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club
The Homewood-Flossmoor Racquet and Fitness Club in Homewood, Ill., has a lot to be proud of. The club, which is 30 miles from Chicago, celebrates its 35th anniversary this year. This Park District Facility, which features 10 indoor courts...
Setting up a QuickStart Court is Easy
Check out the new video at partners.quickstarttennis.com about how easy and fast it is to set up both 36- and 60-foot QuickStart Tennis courts at your facility. Pro Jorge Capestany offers helpful tips and gets the young students themselves...
Make QST Permanent at Your Facility!
QuickStart Tennis courts are popping up all over the country, as pros and facilities realize that permanently lined courts are helping to drive interest in this revenue-generating play format for kids aged 10 and under. With permanently lined courts,...
QuickStart Tennis Is a Hit in New York
The 2008 USTA Tennis Teachers Conference, held in August in New York in conjunction with the US Open, featured many of the worlds’ best speakers on bringing kids ages 10 and under into tennis. The QuickStart Tennis play format...
September 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
As we continue to monitor the economy, industry sales and tennis participation, we are in the process of developing a Tennis Retailer Index — similar to the new Tennis Health Index — to keep a steady pulse on the marketplace....
New ‘Tennis Health Index’ Shows 10.8% Growth
Consisting of six industry measures, index shows steady increase in tennis since 2003
Don’t Miss These Important Industry Events!
TIA Tennis Forum Monday, Aug. 25, 9-10 a.m., Manhattan Ballroom, Grand Hyatt, New York City (during the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference). For more information or to register: tennisindustry.org/forum Tennis Industry Hall of Fame Help us to honor key individuals who...
Are You An ‘Official’ Site …
For Tennis Welcome Centers, Cardio Tennis or QuickStart Tennis?
QuickStart Tennis: Organize a Workshop Now
Training in the QuickStart Tennis format for teaching pros, recreational coaches, parents, school coaches and volunteers is now available from 25 USTA High Performance coaches and 30 National Recreational Coaches. The trainers deliver workshops to groups that want to learn...
CT Player of the Month: Christine Schueller
Christine Schueller first read about Cardio Tennis two years ago in a tennis publication, then she visited the CT website to find a facility that offered it in her area. Despite having to drive half an hour, after her first...
Cardio Tennis: Olympic Stadium Is Site of Greek Debut
Cardio Tennis debuted in Greece on July 8 in front of 2,000 tennis enthusiasts at the Olympic Tennis Center Stadium court in Athens. The 15-minute CT demonstration was performed before the start of an exhibition match between Marcos Baghdatis of...
TWC of the Month: International Tennis Hall of Fame
In 1881 the International Tennis Hall of Fame in Newport, R.I., was the site of the first U.S. National Championships (which later became the US Open). Today, after the completion of a five-year, $7.5 million renovation and endowment project, the...
August 1, 2008
News You can Use!
Our favorite time of the year! The US Open in our backyard … plus all the surrounding action including the TTC, TIA Tennis Forum and celebration of the industry’s new Hall of Fame. With several key initiatives under way,...
Second Annual Forum To Be in NYC on Aug. 25
The TIA and USTA will share the news in tennis at the second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the 38th Annual...
New Tennis Industry Hall of Fame to Debut
The Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, honoring individuals who have made a significant impact on tennis, will induct its inaugural class at the TIA Tennis Forum held during the USTA TTC in New York City on Aug. 25. HoF...
Attention Facilities, Retailers, Court Contractors …
Please help the tennis industry by answering a few questions from Sports Marketing Surveys about your business. All answers will be confidential and used only as part of larger data collection. Also, you’ll automatically be entered to win a...
Chicago Cardio Tennis Group Sheds 45 Pounds In 90 Minutes
Chicago’s Midtown Tennis Club was the scene of a Cardio Tennis extravaganza in May for 176 beginning players. On average, each participant burned about 900 calories in 90 minutes — for the group, that was the equivalent of shedding...
TWC of the Month: Family Circle Tennis Center
Where can you find a $15 million award-winning public tennis facility with 17 lighted courts, a 10,200-seat stadium, year-round tennis programs and tournaments for all ages, and the oldest Tier I women’s pro event in the U.S.? At The...
Upcoming Schedule
June 27: USPTA Cardio Tennis Specialty Course, Lafayette, La. (email Michele@ cardiotennis.com for more information) Aug. 25: TIA Tennis Forum, Grand Hyatt, NYC (register at tennisindustry.org/forum) Aug. 26: Tennis Welcome Center Business & Technology Workshop, New York, N.Y. September...
July 1, 2008
News you can use!
July already! Soon the Olympus US Open Series will be here, then the US Open, with all its accompanying events, including the 2nd annual TIA Tennis Forum, held during the USTA TTC, along with the inaugural Tennis Industry Hall...
Tennis is the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport!
The SGMA just released the 2007 Sports & Fitness Participation Report, which shows that tennis participation from 2000 to 2007 has increased significantly and is again leading traditional sports! Over the seven-year period, tennis has seen a participation increase...
Don’t Miss This Year’s TIA Tennis Forum - Monday, August 25, Grand Hyatt NY
The second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum...
TWC Business & Technology Workshop
… with Mike Woody, USPTA, PTR, Cardio Tennis Speakers Team Member, and Matt Allen and Charlie Ruddy, of the TIA’s IT Team. “How to Fast Track Your Business with Technology” This interactive/hands-on workshop will give service providers, marketing staff,...
Discover the Power of TennisConnect
Your website is one of the most important tools you have to gain business and to better serve your players, and TennisConnect makes it easy to connect with your customers. (For more info go to TennisConnect.org) Here’s what tennis...
TIA TennisInsure Expands Offerings
The TIA has expanded its insurance offerings with TIA TennisInsure. In addition to product liability insurance for manufacturers, the association now is offering comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, dental, vision and more. Financial,...
June 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
Tennis continues to lead in participation sports. In addition to the recent Tennis Marketplace research, the new SGMA Superstudy shows that in comparison to other sports, tennis is No. 1 in participation growth, with a 16.3% increase from last...
Tennis Marketplace Update
Tennis Health Index The 2007 Tennis Health Index is a new reporting measure that aims to construct a robust index composed of a number of different elements to help give an accurate annual measure on the state of tennis in...
Latest Issue Offers Key Information
The latest issue of The Tennis Marketplace was released in May and contains much positive information and data for your business. Some of the research includes: Racquet and ball shipments continue to increase. Total players, and importantly, frequent players,...
Attention Court Contractors!
Please complete the survey at tennisindustry.org/surveys The American Sports Builders Association and TIA are conducting a survey of all tennis court contractors to help provide valuable information for the industry and also for your business. All information given is strictly...
Growing Tennis News
Growing Tennis Workshops & Online Open Houses Online Open Houses: every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 1-1:30 pm EST. Visit GrowingTennisTraining.com to sign-up — for FREE. Business & Technology Workshops: June 16, Chicago; Sept. TBA, Los Angeles Top 50 TWCs The...
QuickStart Tennis and Cardio Tennis With Tracy Austin
Five Lifetime Fitness facilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area promoted both Cardio Tennis and the QuickStart Tennis format for kids in May, attracting more than 500 participants and a lot of local media attention. Michele Krause, National Cardio Tennis...
Cardio Tennis Update
Cardio Tennis has had a busy first half of the year, as it continues to draw excitement both in the U.S. and internationally with demonstrations at professional tournaments, workshops and Cardio Tennis for Kids. Demos were held at the...
Technology News: 100,000th TennisConnect User
A player from South Carolina recently became the 100,000th person to register their player profile on a TennisConnect-powered website. Kim Dye, a 3.5 league player, registered online at theclubatduneswest.com when she was enrolling for the Free-For-All tennis event in...
May 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
Although the completed Tennis Health Index isn't due until early May, this new measure is a welcomed research addition to help track player participation. Over the last several months, we've seen an increasing number of facilities registering to become...
5 of 8 Indicators Available Reporting Growth
Every year since 1999, the USTA and TIA have carried out a major national survey of the number of tennis players in the U.S. While this has been an important measure of the health of tennis over the years,...
Expanded RSI Partnership Includes New TIA Member News Feed
The TIA is increasing the visibility of its member companies with a new RSS feed for company press releases and news. The RSS feed, "TennisIndustry News," will appear on TennisIndustry.org, TennisIndustryMag.com and additional sites for up-to-date member news. This...
Growing Tennis news
Online Open Houses: Boost Your Business for Free In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to post your programs for free on key consumer websites using the GrowingTennis system. It's easy when you go to a TIA "Growing Tennis...
Cardio Tennis Update
Cardio Tennis workshops offer two days of complete Cardio Tennis training for new and existing sites: Atlanta, April 13-14 Houston, May 3-4 Bowie, Md., May 17-18 Los Angeles, June 8-9 Cardio Tennis made appearances at the Tennis Channel Open,...
Business & Technology Workshops
Improve your customer service through the use of the latest advancements in online tennis technology. Attend a Growing Tennis Business & Technology Workshop in your area for an interactive, hands-on workshop on "How to Fast Track Your Business with...
QuickStart Tennis
The QuickStart Tennis format, designed to get kids 10-and-under into the game using age-appropriate equipment, smaller courts and modified scoring, officially debuted in February as part of ESPN The Weekend in Orlando, Fla., with Martina Navratilova and Mary Joe...
April 1, 2008
News you can use!
I recently was invited to the Tennis Forum at the convention of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) in San Diego. It was interesting to note the continued growth of the fitness industry to a degree that even...
Industry Trends Highest Since the '80s
The 2007/2008 Tennis Health Index, composed of seven key components that detail various aspects of the health of the sport in the U.S., is scheduled to be released in early April. The THI includes data from the 2007 TIA/USTA Tennis...
How Does the Economy Affect Your Business?
We've analyzed two leading economic measures (the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Consumer Confidence Index) against tennis player participation numbers and equipment shipments over the last six years and, while more analysis is needed to reach solid conclusions, what...
Growing Tennis Updates
Grassroots Initiatives: GrowingTennis.com Want a surefire way to increase your business, at absolutely NO COST to you? As a facility or retailer, you can list your information and programs on key consumer websites FOR FREE so that players and...
March 1, 2008
Tennis is Alive!
New TIA initiatives offer more services — for tennis facility operators, retailers, teaching pros, manufacturers, reps, court contractors, and pro shop managers — to keep your business moving forward.
The TIA Team
Dave Haggerty, TIA President TIA Board of Directors Olivier Bailliard, Babolat Dave Bone, U.S. Racquet Stringers Association Kevin Callanan, International Management Group Linda Clark, ATP Tom Cove, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Assn. Rick Devereux, Intl. Health & Racquet Sports Assn. Steve...
Tennis Is the No. 1 Traditional Sport
Tennis participation is growing. In 2007, more than 25.1 million people hit the courts, according to the USTA/TIA annual Tennis Participation Study. It's the first time since 1999 that participation has topped 25 million players, and it continues a more...
Pulling Together
Tennis is moving forward — for the benefit of all — thanks to the united efforts of the TIA, USTA and industry partners.
Leading the Charge
By focusing on key technology, the TIA is connecting with your business.
A Numbers Game
Extensive research available from the TIA to increase your business.
Business Advantage
Reduce your costs and expenses, and boost your profits, through TIA Affinity Partners.
February 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer As we move into 2008, news of tennis as the fastest growing traditional sport should make everyone in this industry take notice. The synergies from all sectors of the industry, players and pros project a...
Tennis Participation Tops 25 Million Players
The number of tennis players in 2007 grew to 25.1 million, according to the USTA/TIA annual Tennis Participation Study. It's the first time since 1999 that participation has topped 25 million players. The 2007 Tennis Participation Study is one...
Growing the Sport at Every Level
Tennis has been gaining momentum on many fronts over the last few years. Here are just a few of the Fast Facts about the sport that you should know about, compiled from TIA and USTA data. Participation & Players...
January 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer Tennis is the fastest growing sport in America, and now the stage is set to roll out a new initiative to get kids 10 & under into the game. QuickStart Tennis, formerly Project 36-60, is a...
Ball and Racquet Shipments Forecast To Reach 15-Year High
Shipments of tennis balls and racquets, leading indicators of play, continue to show significant growth. In fact, using the first three quarters to forecast final 2007 shipments produces volumes not seen since the early 1990s. Much of this growth has...
Latest Research Reports Available from the TIA
Two recent reports from the Tennis Industry Association continue to show positive trends and steady participation gains in the tennis industry. The Tennis Marketplace 2007 and the Cost of Doing Business — Facilities reports are both available from the TIA,...
TIA retail report
Tennis Racquet Performance Specialty Stores, January-September, 2007 vs. 2006 Units 2007 634,317 2006 613,684 % Change vs. '06 3% Dollars 2007 $87,842,000 2006 $80,948,000 % Change vs. '06 9% Price 2007 $138 2006 $132 % Change vs. '06 5% Top-Selling...
Fast Facts From The Latest Research Reports
The TIA has a wealth of data available to help you with your business. (For more information, visit www.tennisindustry.org, email info@tennisindustry.org, or call 866-686-3036.) Here is a sampling of some of the lastest data from The Tennis Marketplace 2007 report...
Welcome, New Members!
The following have joined the TIA in October and November. (For more on TIA membership, visit www.tennisindustry.org or call 843-686-3036.) Supporting Member Armor Crack Repair, Farmingdale, NJ TennisConnect Member Palmilla Tennis Club, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Brattleboro Racquet Club, Brattleboro,...
Growing tennis updates
Register Your Programs, Using Quick Start Tennis The QuickStart Tennis format is America's plan for 10-and-under tennis. To integrate the QST format into your programming, go to www.partners.quickstarttennis.com. You'll find information about the QuickStart Tennis format specifications, training opportunities, equipment,...
November 1, 2007
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer The year continues strong, and the TIA Forum was further proof the industry is working well. Participation, industry sales, pro events, and even pop culture show tennis on the rise. The sport has grown 12.2 percent...
TIA Tennis Forum Debuts to Enthusiastic Audience
The first TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis magazine, drew a capacity crowd on Monday, Aug. 27, as part of the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference held in NYC during the US Open. The hour-long forum "shared the good news in...
Racquet Sales at Pro and Specialty Shops
Among the research presented at the Tennis Forum was good news about racquet sales at pro and specialty shops. Dollar sales have increased every year and every quarter since 2003. In the second quarter of 2007, for instance, pro/specialty sales...
Saving Time and Money with TennisConnect
For Jack Miller, the tennis director of The Club at Dunes West in Mount Pleasant, S.C., it's all about customer service. Miller has been at The Club for 12 years, and they take customer service very seriously. "We're a high-end...
Growth Continues Throughout the Tennis Industry
Tennis is continuing to show growth in many areas. Figures released by the USTA and TIA during the US Open, and shared with the industry during the inaugural TIA Tennis Forum in August (see page 17), show that trends are...
New Tennis Welcome Centers and Cardio Tennis Sites
Currently, there are 2,068 Tennis Welcome Centers and 1,639 Cardio Tennis sites in the U.S. For more on these programs, and on how your facility can become a Tennis Welcome Center or Cardio Tennis site, visit www.growingtennis.com or contact the...
Welcome, New Members!
The following have joined the TIA in August and September. (For more on TIA membership, visit www.tennisindustry.org or call 843-686-3036.) Affiliate Member Turkish Tennis Federation Ulus Ankara, Turkey Supporting Member My TennisGroup.com Cary, NC Square Hit Tennis Palo Alto, CA...
October 1, 2007
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer Welcome to the first edition of a special news section for the Tennis Industry Association. As part of our expanded partnership with Racquet Sports Industry, TIA News & Updates will be appearing in every issue. Articles...
TIA retail report
Top-Selling Racquets at Specialty Stores By year-to-date dollars, January-June 2007 Best-Sellers Babolat Pure Drive Cortex MP $172 Prince O3 White MP $186 Prince O3 Speedport Red OS $231 Wilson K Six One Team 95 MS $177 Wilson K Six One...
Growing Tennis News
Cardio Tennis in the News With more than 1,600 Cardio Tennis sites in the U.S. to date, the program continues to get great press and media attention—and it continues to bring in revenue for facilities. In 2006, more than 100...
Technology News
Online Enrollment—Made Easy! Looking for a simple way to get people into your programs? Get ready for online enrollment. The TIA and USTA are exploring various online enrollment opportunities for tennis facilities that want to collect online registrations and fees...
TIA Research: Gauging the Health of Tennis
Each year, the TIA produces more than 70 research reports and surveys in conjunction with our leading research partner, Sports Marketing Surveys. Two recent reports for this industry—and for your business—include the Court Activity Monitor (which will be part of...
New Benefit
To help meet the needs of retailers and facilities, the TIA has expanded its insurance offerings to members with TIA TennisInsure. The new program includes liability, property, auto, umbrella, and workers' compensation insurance. Previously, the TIA offered only product liability...
Court Activity Monitor
For all courts for June 2007 Total courts booked/used Increased 61.1% Stayed the same 28.7% Decreased 4.4% Don't know 5.8% League play Increased 46.9% Stayed the same 30.5% Decreased 7.8% Don't know 14.8% New players Increased 67.8% Stayed the same...
Welcome, New Members!
The following have joined the TIA in July (for more on TIA membership, visit www.tennisindustry.org or call 843-686-3036): Supporting Member Drymax Sports, Paso Robles, CA EKM Sports, Inc., Mishawaka, IN Rebounces, LLC, Harrison, AZ TennisConnect Member Badon Tennis, Altadena, CA...
Industry Gears Up for NYC Debut of Tennis Forum
The first TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be held Monday, Aug. 27, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, during the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The hour-long Forum, which is free to attendees, will "share the...
June 1, 2007
Hit your target
The latest research from the TIA can show you exactly what your customers are looking for.
May 1, 2007
Growing tennis through teamwork
New TIA initiatives offer more services — for tennis facility operators, retailers, teaching pros, manufacturers, reps, court contractors, and pro shop managers — to keep your business moving forward. Growing the game Tennis and technology Your research source Increasing...
Let's Keep This Sport Moving Forward!
From the TIA Executive Director
Meet the TIA President & Board of Directors
The 22 individuals who make up the Board of Directors of the Tennis Industry Association represent 500 years of work experience in the tennis business. Some of them started in the business with an after-school job in a tennis...
What Drives You?
Every one of the TIA Board Members has passion for the game, and the business of tennis. Here is a sample of what fires them up. "I've seen hundreds of examples of how tennis has helped kids find the...
A Unified Effort
Together with the USTA and industry partners, the TIA is helping to drive tennis forward, for the benefit of all.
Know Your Market
The extensive research available from the TIA will help you increase your business, and your profits.
Economic Leverage
Through benefits with TIA affinity partners, you can reduce costs and expenses, and boost your bottom line.
Net Advantages
Enhanced websites for the tennis industry provide news, trends, and information to help you build your business.
Support Your Industry
The TIA puts your membership dollars to work. Over the past 12 years, nearly 80 percent of TIA revenue — $17 million — has gone to supporting grassroots programs and research. Member Levels: Individual ~ Industry Supporters Associate ~...
TIA Update search
TIA Update items
- Tennis Leads Traditional Sports In Participation Growth Rate
- Attention Tennis Providers: Update or Add Your Information Now at GrowTennis.com!
- 2011 State of the Industry Report
- Retailers: Stock Up On 10 and Under Tennis Balls
- 'Dashboard' tracks progress on 10 and Under Tennis
- Tennis Retail A Key Focus At Industry Meetings
- Simple Message to Serve As a Rallying Call for Industry Growth
- Tennis Providers: What Does PlayTennis.com Mean for You?
- Resources for TIA Retail Members
- Business Assessment Program for Tennis Retailers
