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August 20, 2010

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the 2010 Pilot Pen

Andover, MA — Marking the final stop before the Olympus US Open Series heads to New York, the Pilot Pen Tennis tournament will take place from August 22nd-29th at the Connecticut Tennis Center in New Haven, CT. Once again, the... (Full story …)

August 19, 2010

Clay Court Maintenance Seminars by Welch

Welch Tennis clay court maintenance seminars continue to grow in popularity! These informative seminars are geared towards anyone who may have anything to do with the business of maintaining clay (Har-Tru) tennis courts. Whether the courts are the traditional overhead-irrigated... (Full story …)

August 16, 2010

DecoTurf Selected for 2010 W&SFG Masters

Andover, MA — The Western & Southern Financial Group Masters, one of the oldest and most prestigious events in the world of tennis has once again chosen DecoTurf’s cushioned tennis surface. This elite ATP Masters 1000 event, one of the... (Full story …)

August 13, 2010

DecoTurf Chosen for 2010 Rogers Cup

Andover, MA — Continuing a relationship that began more than two decades ago, DecoTurf will once again be the surface of choice for the Rogers Cup WTA tournament in Montreal. The Rogers Cup rotates annually between Montreal and Toronto and... (Full story …)

August 5, 2010

Devastated Courts Renovated

Makeover Show will Chronicle Before-and-After Upgrade at Badly Damaged Tennis Facility and the Community that Changes as a Result. USTA and SportMaster Join Forces to Renovate Damaged Courts; Will Result in Eight New 36’ Kids Tennis Courts (Full story …)

August 2, 2010

Sport Court Spotlighted at White House

Washington, D.C. — Sport Court® is teaming up with the United States Tennis Association (USTA) to set up eight colorful QuickStart tennis courts at the White House for its South Lawn Series on Tuesday, August 3. White House officials will... (Full story …)

Mercury Insurance Open chooses DecoTurf

Andover, MA — The organizers of the Mercury Insurance Open have chosen DecoColor, from the makers of DecoTurf, as the Official Surface of their worldclass tennis tournament. The Mercury Insurance Open will take place August 2nd - 8th at the... (Full story …)

July 15, 2010

Court Builders: Market Your QuickStart Services

Are you a tennis court contractor, or do you work with court contractors? Court builders can play a key role in developing a national infrastructure for Kids Tennis, while at the same time drumming up extra business. Last year, the... (Full story …)

July 14, 2010

New Tennis Court Manual Released by ASBA, USTA

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... (Full story …)

July 7, 2010

Lee Tennis Court Products Seminar

Lee Tennis Court Products, the manufacturer of Har-Tru, will be hosting a Har-Tru Maintenance Certification Seminar August 12th and 13th, 2010. The purpose of the seminar is to bring together leading experts on indoor and outdoor clay courts to discuss... (Full story …)

June 30, 2010

Har-Tru Maintenance Course to be Held in NYC

Lee Tennis Court Products, the manufacturer of Har-Tru, will be hosting a Har-Tru Maintenance Certification Seminar Aug. 12-13 at the John McEnroe Tennis Academy, Sportime at Randall’s Island in New York City. The purpose of the seminar is to bring... (Full story …)

June 22, 2010

DecoTurf for the Atlanta Tennis Championships

Andover, MA — The organizers of the Atlanta Tennis Championships have chosen DecoColor, from the makers of DecoTurf, as the Official Surface of their world-class tennis tournament. The Atlanta Tennis Championships will take place July 17-25 at the Atlanta Athletic... (Full story …)

June 17, 2010

ASBA to Offer Technical Meeting

Exhibit hall opportunities available to industry members in Ponte Vedra Beach (Full story …)

May 28, 2010

ITA to allow QuickStart Lines on competition courts

Rule Change Will Allow ITA Competition Courts to be Used for Tournaments and Training Utilizing the QuickStart Play Format. (Full story …)

May 20, 2010

HiDef Indoor Tennis Court Lighting

Recognizing the importance of environmental sustainability and energy efficiency, LSI has introduced the HiDef system, a breakthrough in indoor tennis court lighting. The HiDef system uses high output T5 fluorescent lamps in combination with a unique combination direct / indirect... (Full story …)

May 10, 2010

Lee installs first U.S. indoor clay courts

Wheaton Sports Center Installs First Bubbled ClayTech Courts in the United States! (Full story …)

March 31, 2010

2010 Great Britain vs. Lithuania Davis Cup

Nova Sports USA, Inc. is proud to be the acrylic surfacing provider of the March, 2010 Davis Cup match between Great Britain and Lithuania. Over 2,500 spectators watched Lithuania’s Davis Cup team defeat Great Britain (3-2) at the newly constructed... (Full story …)

March 16, 2010

ASBA Announces New Certified Builders

Individuals certified in tennis courts, running tracks, sports fields (Full story …)

March 9, 2010

Dallas to Unveil 16 New Youth Tennis Courts

City’s Oldest Courts at Kiest Park Revamped into Texas’ First QuickStart Tennis Site. (Full story …)

March 2, 2010

Plexipave Selected for Three ATP Tournaments

Andover, MA — Plexipave has been selected as the surface for the ATP World Tour events taking place in Memphis, Delray Beach, and Indian Wells. Plexipave’s speed of play makes it possible for all types of players to excel, and... (Full story …)

December 11, 2009

Plexicushion Prestige Chosen for Capitala

Andover, MA — Plexipave, the world’s largest selling brand of acrylic tennis court coatings, is pleased to announce that the Capitala World Tennis Championship will be played on their Plexicushion Prestige tennis surface. The Capitala World Tennis Championship will bring... (Full story …)

November 18, 2009

ReelSticks at the US Open

Solves 100 Year Old Tennis Puzzle. (Full story …)

October 28, 2009

FIFA Acknowledges GreenFields as FIFA Preferred Producer

As one of the first producers in the synthetic turf industry, GreenFields has been awarded the FIFA Preferred Producer status at the opening day of the FSB trade fair in Cologne (Germany). This acknowledges the sustained efforts of GreenFields to... (Full story …)

October 26, 2009

TenCate Introduces Warranty on Synthetic Turf Pitches

During the 2009 FSB trade fair in Cologne (Germany) TenCate, as the first company in the international synthetic turf industry, will introduce a warranty on the performance and durability of synthetic turf pitches made with TenCate components. These warranties will... (Full story …)

September 28, 2009

ASBA to Offer Technical Meeting in Savannah

Field Builder Certification exam to be offered for first time (Full story …)

September 4, 2009

US Open and Decoturf Extend Contract

DecoTurf remains the “Surface of the US Open” through December 2014 (Full story …)

August 26, 2009

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the 2009 Pilot Pen

Andover, MA — As the Olympus US Open Series continues its summer march to the year’s final Major event, many of the world’s top players are now gathered at the Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament in New Haven, CT. Taking place... (Full story …)

August 25, 2009

Sony Ericsson Unveils World's Largest Tennis Court in New Haven

Sony Ericsson WTA Tour stars Caroline Wozniacki and Flavia Pennetta play tennis on world’s largest court in one of America’s most famous college football fields (Full story …)

August 11, 2009

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the 2009 Rogers Masters

August 11, 2009 - Andover, MA - Tennis Canada has once again chosen DecoTurf as the surface of the 2009 Rogers Cup, continuing a partnership that began 22 years ago. This top-tier ATP Masters Series event will be held in... (Full story …)

DecoTurf is Once Again Selected for the Olympus US Open Series in Cincinnati

Andover, MA, August 11, 2009 - As momentum builds towards the US Open, the Lindner Family Tennis Center will host the Western & Southern Financial Group Women’s Open as part of the Olympus US Open Series, August 8th -16th. The... (Full story …)

July 30, 2009

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic

DecoColor, from the makers of DecoTurf, as the Official Surface provider of their world-class tennis tournament for the 7th consecutive year. The Legg Mason Tennis Classic, the preeminent annual sporting event in the nation’s capital, will take place August 1st-9th... (Full story …)

June 30, 2009

Job for Tennis Court of Trumbull Tennis Courts of Trumbull Chooses Cushion Extreme

When Ed Pagano, Owner of Tennis Courts of Trumbull, CT. wanted to convert his existing indoor “har tru” courts over to all weather cushion courts, he knew he had a tough task ahead of him. That was until Tom Hinding,... (Full story …)

February 5, 2009

Hop-A-Razzi Makes Fetching Tennis Balls Quick and Easy for Instructors and Players of all Ages

Innovative ball basket with wheels and adjustable handle allows quick pick-up and play (Full story …)

October 6, 2008

Lee Tennis Court Products, the Maker of HAR-TRU, Endorses Wilson Trance II Shoe for Best Play on Clay

Charlottesville, VA -- Lee Tennis Court Products (LTCP) steps up to endorse the shoe that’s best suited for successful play on clay: the Wilson Trance II. LTCP partnered with Wilson to provide tennis players the ultimate playing experience by maximizing... (Full story …)

September 25, 2008

2008 USTA Outstanding Facility Award was Recently Bestowed Upon Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama

Copeland-Cox Tennis Center in Mobile, Alabama, which became the world’s largest public hard court tennis facility (60 courts) after completion of Phase I of Global Sports & Tennis Design Group's Master Plan in June, 2007. At their 2008 International Tennis... (Full story …)

August 14, 2008

Historic Garneau Tennis Club Converts to Nova'Pro Clay

80 Year-Old Canadian Venue to Get Historical Designation (Full story …)

August 12, 2008

DecoTurf Surface Chosen for the Legg Mason Tennis Classic

Andover, MA, August 2008 –- For the sixth consecutive year, the organizers of the Legg Mason Tennis Classic have chosen DecoTurf as the Official Surface provider of their world-class tennis tournament. The Legg Mason Tennis Classic, celebrating its 40th year,... (Full story …)

July 29, 2008

Rogers Cup to Be Played on DecoTurf

Andover, MA, July 2008 –- Continuing a partnership that began in 1987, DecoTurf is proud to have once again been selected as the tennis surface of the Rogers Cup WTA Tournament, to be played in Montreal July 26th through August... (Full story …)

July 28, 2008

DecoTurf Tennis Surface is Once Again Selected for the US Open Series in Cincinnati

Andover, MA, July/August 2008 -- As momentum builds towards the US Open, the Lindner Family Tennis Center will host the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters as part of the US Open Series, July 28th – August 2nd. The play... (Full story …)

July 7, 2008

DecoTurf Tennis Surface is Once Again Selected for US Open Series in Indianapolis

Andover, MA, July 2008 –- As the start of the US Open draws near, the Indianapolis Tennis Center hosts the Indianapolis Tennis Championships as part of the US Open Series, July 12th – July 20th. The play will once again... (Full story …)

May 13, 2008

DecoTurf Chosen for NCAA Division I Tennis Championships

The University of Tulsa to host this year’s NCAA Men’s Division I Championships on DecoTurf (Full story …)

March 20, 2008

Pacific Life Open to be Played on Plexipave

California Products Plexipave IW Surface Selected for Indian Wells (Full story …)

January 30, 2008

DecoTurf Chosen for U.S. vs. Germany Fed Cup

Andover, MA — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis surface in the world, announced that their 100% acrylic tennis surface DecoColor, has been selected for the Fed Cup Quarterfinal, February 2-3, at the La Jolla Beach & Tennis Club in California.... (Full story …)

January 3, 2008

NGI Sports Adds 'Aussie Clay' Tennis Surface to Its Diverse Product Line

CHATTANOOGA, TN — NGI Sports, known for creating state-of-the-art, eco-friendly court surfaces, has just introduced the Nova’ProAussieClay as part of its nationally recognized Nova'Pro series of tennis court surfaces. This new surface provides tennis players with a high performance, cost-effective,... (Full story …)

September 4, 2007

Beijing Olympic Tennis to be Played on DecoTurf

Andover, MA, September 4, 2007 — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis court surface in the world, announced that their full cushioned tennis surface DecoTurf II, has been selected for the 2008 Olympic Games in Beijing, China. The Beijing Organizing Committee... (Full story …)

August 27, 2007

DecoTurf Celebrates 30 Years at the US Open

Andover, MA — The 2007 US Open marks the 30th consecutive year that the world-renowned Grand Slam has selected DecoTurf as the playing surface. The US Open was originally played on grass until Forest Hills switched to clay courts in... (Full story …)

August 20, 2007

Pilot Pen Tournament Chooses DecoTurf Once Again

Andover, MA — The Connecticut Tennis Center, on the campus of Yale University in New Haven, has chosen DecoTurf once again as the cushioned playing surface for the exciting Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament. The Pilot Pen is the final stop... (Full story …)

August 14, 2007

US Open Series Event in Toronto Again Chooses DecoTurf

Andover, MA — The “Greatest Road Trip in Sports” heads north to Toronto this week as the Women’s Rogers Cup becomes the latest US Open Series tournament to be played on cushioned DecoTurf. This is the sixth consecutive year that... (Full story …)

August 6, 2007

DecoTurf is once Again the Tennis Surface of Choice for the Rogers Cup

Andover, MA — Continuing a partnership that began in 1987, DecoTurf has once again been selected as the tennis surface of the Rogers Cup ATP Tournament. The Tournament will to be played on DecoTurf cushioned tennis surfaces in Montréal on... (Full story …)

July 30, 2007

DecoTurf’s DecoColor Tennis Surface is Once Again Selected for the US Open Series in Washington, D.C.

Andover, MA —As momentum builds towards the US Open, the William H.G. Fitzgerald Tennis Center will host the Legg Mason Tennis Classic as part of the US Open Series, July 30 – August 5th. The play will once again take... (Full story …)

July 24, 2007

DecoTurf Tennis Surface is Once Again Selected for the US Open Series in

Andover, MA — As momentum builds towards the US Open, the Indianapolis Tennis Center will host the Indianapolis Tennis Championships as part of the US Open Series, July 21st - July 29th. The play will once again take place on... (Full story …)

July 18, 2007

Winning Touch Tennis Named Tennis Club of the Year

SPORTHALL Facility Key Factor in USTA Award (Full story …)

July 16, 2007

DecoTurf Tennis Surface Selected for World Team Tennis 2007 Season

Andover, MA — The home courts of the 11 World Team Tennis (WTT) teams will once again sport the colorful look and competitive feel of DecoTurf when the 2007 WTT Professional League season opens this month. The play will be... (Full story …)

July 10, 2007

Sign Up for Court Activity Monitor

Sign up your facility for the new Court Activity Monitor (CAM), which will provide a monthly count of tennis activity in your area and in the U.S. The simple—and free—online form at www.GrowingTennis.com takes just a few minutes to fill... (Full story …)

July 9, 2007

DecoTurf Chosen for U.S. vs. Russia Fed Cup Semifinal

Andover, MA — DecoTurf, the most recognized tennis surface in the world, announced that their 100% acrylic tennis surface DecoColor, has been selected for the 2007 Fed Cup semifinal to be held on July 14-15, at the Stadium at Topnotch... (Full story …)

June 26, 2007

Ljubicic and Karlovic Celebrate First Grass Court Victory

Kennelbach – Austria – June 2007 - HEAD players Ivan Ljubicic and compatriot Ivo Karlovic from Croatia both won their first grass court title last week. Ljubicic won in s’Hertogenbosch while Karlovic succeeded in Nottingham. HEAD Player and No. 2... (Full story …)

June 19, 2007

GPTA Member Leads Resort to Top-50 List

An award -winning tennis program featuring 12 courts and state-of -the-art features has garnered GPTA sponsor Reynolds Plantation a “Top 50 Tennis Resorts Worldwide” recognition by Tennis Resorts Online. This marks the newest recognition for Reynolds Plantation’s tennis program, led... (Full story …)

June 12, 2007

New Surface for the Australian Open

Plexicushion Selected for Grand Slam Tennis Tournament (Full story …)

June 11, 2007

GPTA Members, Sponsors work Toward Renovation of Atlanta’s ‘Grand Lady’

Next GPTA Membership Meeting: June 20th 7:30PM PGA Tour Superstore Roswell www.pgatoursuperstore.com Members and Guest Welcome! All who attend will receive a $25 PGA Gift Card! (Full story …)

June 8, 2007

Virginia Tennis Court Named in Honor of Frank McDavid

Chesterfield County (Virginia) — Board of Supervisors in cooperation with the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission have named the tennis courts at Rockwood Park in honor of Frank McDavid. Frank has spent years involved with youth sports, as well as... (Full story …)

May 2, 2007

Universal Fabric Structures is a Hit

For the fourth time, Baseline Sports Construction has chosen Universal Fabric Structures (UFS), Inc. as the supplier of a fabric structure for a sports facility. (Full story …)

May 1, 2007

USTA 2007 Facility Awards Application Now Available

The United States Tennis Association announces its 2007 annual Facility Awards application is now available. The 26 year-old program, gives recognition to outstanding tennis facilities in five categories. (Full story …)