http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ RacquetSportsIndustry.com is the official web site for Racquet Sports Industry magazine en Copyright 2010 Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:00:00 -0800 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss I just returned from San Diego and am all fired up. I was at the 2010 USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW), undoubtedly one of the best things the USTA does for recreational tennis. Volunteers and USTA staff from... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/sowing_seeds_at_the_grassroots.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/sowing_seeds_at_the_grassroots.html Our Serve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 23:00:00 -0800 USTA Creates US Open National Playoffs The USTA is launching the US Open National Playoffs, which will provide the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older to earn a wild card into the 2010 US Open Qualifying... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/industry_news_51.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/industry_news_51.html Industry News Mon, 01 Mar 2010 22:00:00 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/21_tennis_memorabilia.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/21_tennis_memorabilia.html Miscellaneous Mon, 01 Mar 2010 21:00:00 -0800 Sheldon Westervelt: At the forefront of facility design http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/20_pioneers_in_tennis.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/20_pioneers_in_tennis.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 01 Mar 2010 20:00:00 -0800 Fitting your customers with the right clothing. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/19_fashion_forming.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/19_fashion_forming.html Clothing Mon, 01 Mar 2010 19:00:00 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/18_the_changing_tennis_landsca.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/18_the_changing_tennis_landsca.html Business/Marketing Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:00:00 -0800 It may not take much to make sure your courts appeal to your clientele. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/17_is_your_facility_a_tennis_h.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/17_is_your_facility_a_tennis_h.html Business/Marketing Mon, 01 Mar 2010 17:00:00 -0800 Easy-access municipal courts are a key to growing tennis. But how can you deal with vandalism and abuse? http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/16_public_enemies.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/16_public_enemies.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 01 Mar 2010 16:00:00 -0800 Windscreen, also known as background curtain, has a variety of uses in addition to its original and primary purpose of reducing or deflecting wind on outdoor courts. Ask any court builder, equipment supplier, facility manager or player, and they... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/15_what_you_need_to_know_about.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/15_what_you_need_to_know_about.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 01 Mar 2010 15:00:00 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/14_find_what_you_need_at_asba.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/14_find_what_you_need_at_asba.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 01 Mar 2010 14:00:00 -0800 Largely unnoticed until there are problems, net posts are important for play, and for aesthetics. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/13_posting_time.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/13_posting_time.html Courts/Lighting Mon, 01 Mar 2010 13:00:00 -0800 Poly Power Pro is a high modulus polyester string manufactured in Germany exclusively by Pacific. In construction, it is essentially a double-coated monofilament. Pacific tells us that the high modulus polymers combined with two layers of a special coating... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/pacific_poly_power_pro.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/pacific_poly_power_pro.html Playtests Mon, 01 Mar 2010 12:00:00 -0800 A longtime tennis shop owner says there must be changes in the way retailers are treated in this industry. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/retailers_bill_of_rights.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/03/retailers_bill_of_rights.html Your Serve Mon, 01 Mar 2010 11:00:00 -0800 Kempin Named CEO/President of Head USA Kevin Kempin has been named the CEO and president of Head USA, with responsibility for the Racquet Sport and Winter Sport divisions. Kempin previously was president of HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports, a position he was... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/02/22_industry_news_6.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/02/22_industry_news_6.html Industry News Mon, 01 Feb 2010 22:00:00 -0800 Despite the tough economy, manufacturers are fired up about their racquet offerings. http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/02/2148_outlook_2010_racquets.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/articles/2010/02/2148_outlook_2010_racquets.html Frames Mon, 01 Feb 2010 21:48:00 -0800