December 2007 Monthly Archive

December 21, 2007

2007 -- A Record Year for Tennis in the U.S.

Records Set for US Open Attendance and US Open Series TV Viewership. Number of People Playing Tennis Tops 25 Million. U.S. Captures Davis Cup Title for First Time in 12 Years (Full story …)

Luxilon Launches New Alu Power Spin Tennis String

ALU POWER SPIN 127 WILL BE AVAILABLE IN JANUARY 2008 (Full story …)

Fonte and Prince Team with AAYTE

Doug Fonte (left), President of Prince Americas, a recognized leader in game-improvement technologies and engineering-based, high-performance sports equipment, explains special qualities of Prince’s latest tennis racquet to participants in Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education in Philadelphia at the opening... (Full story …)

Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education Receives Generous Grant from Claire Giannini Fund

PHILADELPHIA, PA, Dec. 20, 2007 –- Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education, a national model for imaginative, public youth tennis and educational enrichment programs for a largely at-risk and diverse population in the Philadelphia area, has received an unexpected $10,000... (Full story …)

Split Step Apparel is New on the Fashion Horizon.

December 21, 2007 -- Billed as ‘Tennis Clothes for every BODY’, Split Step Apparel is new on the fashion horizon. Founded by Iris Newsome, Split Step was designed around Newsome’s vision having clothes for women who struggled with size and... (Full story …)

Peter Burwash International and Prince Announce New Strategic Global Partnership

Bordentown, NJ — After more than a twenty year relationship with its former partner, Peter Burwash International (PBI) has officially announced that Prince will assume the role of official equipment provider of PBI, to be carried at all international PBI... (Full story …)

December 19, 2007

New Line of Ashaway Racquetball Shoes to Bear Huczek Signature

Ashaway, RI — A new line of racquetball shoes from Ashaway will bear the signature of world champion Jack Huczek, it was announced today. The new Ashaway line of AMPS™ (Anatomic Multi-Performance System) footwear is anatomically molded to the natural... (Full story …)

$19,000 Raised for Children at USTA Florida’s 58th Annual Meeting

USTA Florida’s 58th Annual Meeting and Volunteer Appreciation Weekend, held Nov. 30-Dec. 2 at the Amelia Island Plantation Resort, was a huge success! USTA Florida volunteers from around the state gathered together to reflect upon the positive impact tennis, and... (Full story …)

December 14, 2007

USTA Selects La Jolla, CA for Fed Cup Quarterfinal vs. Germany

Two of the Top Fed Cup Nations to Meet Feb. 2-3 Tickets Go On Sale Week of December 21 (Full story …)

'TENNIS TALK' receives Tennessee Tennis Media Excellence of the Year award

Nashville, TN — The Tennessee Tennis Association recently announced their 2007 award winners and this year "TENNIS TALK" received the TTA Media Excellence of the Year award. "TENNIS TALK" is the brain child of Richard Falklen, avid tennis player and... (Full story …)

December 12, 2007

'On Court With USPTA' Receives Gold Award

— “Ask the Professor – Episode 1” is award-winning episode — (Full story …)

December 11, 2007

Dunlop Tabs Schultz as Western Regional Manager

GREENVILLE, SC — Dunlop announced today that Steve Schultz has become the Western Regional Manager for its Racquet Sports Division. The appointment is part of an overall plan to increase the company’s coverage and service to the Pro and Specialty... (Full story …)

Tennisworks Helps Clubs and Retailers Increase Revenue

Software solutions allow managers to showcase products and services (Full story …)

December 10, 2007

Imperial Headwear Names Gary Machholz as New National Sales Manager for Tennis

Aurora, CO — Imperial Headwear (“Imperial”), celebrating over 90 years as the leading global manufacturer of customized active sports headwear, is pleased to announce the appointment of Gary Machholz as the company’s new National Sales Manager for Tennis. In his... (Full story …)

December 6, 2007

Tennis Channel Promotes Programming, Production Staff

David Scott Advances to Executive Director, Acquisitions and Programming. Bob Whyley is Promoted to Coordinating Producer. (Full story …)