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February 27, 2013

Wilson partners with TGA Premier Youth Tennis

Leading tennis equipment-company aims to get racquets in every student’s hand through TGA’s entrepreneurial initiative (Full story …)

November 29, 2012

Martin acquires TGA Premier Youth franchise

School Based Tennis Program in Jacksonville to enrich the lives of area youth (Full story …)

October 18, 2012

Bollettieri serves up lessons to MAC tennis aces

MANCHESTER, MA — Nick Bollettieri, the legendary tennis coach linked to 10 number-one world-ranked players including Andre Agassi and Maria Sharapova, visited with hundreds of players during his annual visit to Manchester Athletic Club. The energetic octogenarian is one of... (Full story …)

July 31, 2012

PTR celebrates 10 & Under Tennis Month

Hilton Head Island, SC — Professional Tennis Registry’s Junior Development (10 & under) Workshops have educated and certified more than 1,000 tennis coaches since February of 2011. In honor of this milestone, PTR is pleased to announce that August is... (Full story …)

May 10, 2012

Donnay joins forces with Adidas juniors

Becomes the first-ever racquet sponsor of the adidas Tennis Camps. (Full story …)

March 7, 2012

Lexi York Makes Racquetball History

York becomes the first freshman to win the Girls’ Singles Title (Full story …)

January 18, 2012

WTT accepting scholarship applications

WTT accepting applications through April 16 (Full story …)

December 18, 2011

Global Rule Change for 10 and Under Tennis

On January 1, 2012 the rules of tennis officially will be changed and require that 10 and Under Tennis tournaments be played utilizing smaller, lighter racquets and lower-bouncing balls on smaller courts. The change was adopted by the USTA in... (Full story …)

December 14, 2011

Wilson the official ball of the Orange Bowl

Up and Coming Wilson Athletes are Players to Watch at Prestigious Junior Tennis Tournament. (Full story …)

September 9, 2011

Michelle Obama attends US Open

USTA’s 10 and Under Tennis Credited for Engaging Record Number of Youth (Full story …)

September 6, 2011

Aetna, USTA announce school grant program

Community-based Tennis Programs Will Offer Healthy Activities Through Tennis and Engage Diverse Populations (Full story …)

August 24, 2011

US Open to feature youth tennis initiative

Reigning US Open Champion Rafael Nadal to Participate in Kids Clinic (Full story …)

August 16, 2011

Aetna Invites Families to the New Haven Open

Families Can Join the Fun at Aetna Kids Day and FitZone Throughout the Tournament (Full story …)

August 4, 2011

Sock, Davis named top seeds

Sock Trying to Become First Back-to-Back USTA 18s Champion since Donald Young USTA 18s National Champions Earn US Open Main Draw Wild Cards (Full story …)

Fish seeks NYC kids to break record

Youth to Receive Free Wilson Tennis Racquet and Can of Balls, Friday, August 26, 2011, 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m., BJK National Tennis Center, Flushing Meadows (Full story …)

July 20, 2011

USTA, Agassi, and Graf promote 10 And Under Tennis

New Commercial Designed to Bring More Kids to the Game (Full story …)

July 18, 2011

Fish invites kids to join World Record attempt

US #1 pro tennis player Mardy Fish announced today that he will lead Wilson’s attempt to set the Guinness Book of World Records record for the “Most people to bounce a tennis ball on their racquet in one location” on... (Full story …)

June 10, 2011

Sport Court Goes Mobile with SmashZone Tour

“The Safest Court in the World” is Part of USTA Interactive Tour To Introduce 10 and Under Tennis to Kids and Adults. (Full story …)

May 12, 2011

PTR to Offer New Course

Will Supplement Junior Development Workshop and Certification (Full story …)

March 29, 2011

Tennis Across America's honorary co-chairs

Several well-known personalities on board to support TAA and Tennis -- for the health of it! in the fight against childhood obesity (Full story …)

February 28, 2011

Making a Difference for Kids

First Lady Michelle Obama, Andre Agassi and Stefanie Graf Featured in New Public Service Announcement to Encourage Children to Get Active and Enjoy Tennis. USTA Commits to Constructing and Renovating 3,000 Tennis Courts Nationally; Interested Communities Encouraged to Visit USTA.Com/Facilities to Learn More 200,000 Youngsters in USTA Programs to Participate in The Presidential Active Lifestyle Award (Full story …)

December 22, 2010

Teaming up in the fight against obesity

USPTA and the Healthy Weight Commitment Foundation. (Full story …)

December 14, 2010

USTA to Invest in 10 and Under Tennis

Over the next three years, the USTA plans to invest $5 million dollars in 100 markets to foster the growth of 10 and under tennis. The money will go towards marketing, training, courts, competition, schools, and equipment. The $5 million... (Full story …)

December 1, 2010

New PTR Education & Certification Pathway

To Include 10 and Under Tennis (Full story …)

November 16, 2010

Venus to Visit Boys & Girls Club

To Encourage Kips Bay Kids to Get Active (Full story …)

October 27, 2010

AAYTE Benefit to Honor Douglas Conant

Arthur Ashe Youth Tennis and Education to Pay Tribute to Campbell Soup Company President and CEO Douglas Conant at Annual Benefit for Children on April 29, 2011 (Full story …)

September 20, 2010

Family Circle Cup to Support Youth Tennis

Dunlop Sports and Vapor Apparel Join Family Circle Cup Outreach Effort (Full story …)

September 7, 2010

USTA Announces New 10-and-Under Rules

Rule Change Will Require 10-and-Under Tournaments to be Played with Slower-Moving Balls, Shorter Courts and Lighter Racquets. (Full story …)

September 1, 2010

Parent Awareness of Preventable Injuries for Juniors

Rosemont, Ill. — With more than 27 million players, tennis continues to be one of America’s fastest growing sports with participation having increased by more than 43 percent since 2000. Premier tennis tour events and other top-tiered tournaments in the... (Full story …)

August 27, 2010

Contest Winners to Attend Arthur Ashe Kids' Day

2010 USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest Winners to be Honored at Luncheon Hosted by Former New York City Mayor David Dinkins. (Full story …)

August 5, 2010

USTA Conducts Tennis Clinic at White House

Record-breaking Doubles Team Bob and Mike Bryan and World No. 20 Sam Querrey Join USTA Instructors on QuickStart Courts. President Barack Obama Makes Surprise Appearance to Speak with Local NJTL Kids. (Full story …)

July 20, 2010

Student Athletes Earn Spots in Leadership Camp

Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship. USTA/NJTL Tennis Leadership Camp Attendees to Participate in Philanthropic Activity with Students from Recording Artist Usher’s New Look Leadership Academy (Full story …)

July 12, 2010

Pop Superstars Team Up with Tennis Superstars

Full-Day Tennis & Music Festival Kicks-Off 2010 US Open at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

June 25, 2010

Federal Funds Available to Tennis Facilities

Each year, the Carol M. White Physical Education Program (PEP) awards millions of dollars to schools and community-based organizations to initiate, expand, and improve physical education programs. Your local tennis facility could work with a school or schools in your... (Full story …)

June 17, 2010

USTA Funding Permanent QuickStart Courts

The U.S. Tennis Association is offering funding assistance to tennis facilities and organizations looking to paint permanent lines for 36- and 60-foot QuickStart Tennis courts, designed for children 10 and under. The funding assistance—50% of the cost of the lines—is... (Full story …)

June 11, 2010

IMG sponsors Atlanta Tennis Championships

Legendary tennis coach Nick Bollettieri/IMG Bollettieri Tennis Academy staff to highlight “Kid’s Day” (Full story …)

May 27, 2010

Top U.S. Juniors to Compete at Roland Garros

2009 Eddie Herr Singles Champion Kudla Highest-Ranked American to Enter Tournament; World No. 10 Capra, 2009 French Junior Semifinalist Stephens Lead U.S. Girls’ Contingent (Full story …)

May 24, 2010

Kids Can Audition to Sing at the US Open

Kids 12 Years and Younger Can Audition to Sing Live at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center (Full story …)

May 12, 2010

Babolat Serves Up T-shirt Design Contest

Details on Sports Illustrated Group’s SIKids.com. (Full story …)

May 11, 2010

GEICO to Help Train Young Players

Partners with D.C. Parks and Recreation and Junior Tennis Champions Center. (Full story …)

April 27, 2010

Guide to getting a tennis scholarship

Six Sigma Tennis Author Publishes College Scholarship Guide to Help Kids Gain the Skills to Secure a Tennis Scholarship into College. Author Steven Falk wrote "The Six Sigma Tennis College Scholarship Guide" just 60 days after the successful release of "Six Sigma Tennis"; the handbook compares to SAT College Prep Guides and is 100-percent guaranteed (Full story …)

April 22, 2010

USTA to Conduct Player Development Camp

Six Young Americans to Attend Camp in Birmingham, Ala., April 21-25, in Conjunction With Fed Cup by BNP Paribas Semifinal. (Full story …)

April 5, 2010

Baby Goes Pro to Help Fight Childhood Obesity

Baby Goes Pro to Play Integral Role in First Lady's "Let's Move" Initiative to Fight Childhood Obesity at Annual White House Easter Egg Roll on April 5, 2010. (Full story …)

March 23, 2010

USTA Joins Forces with Tennis Skillastics®

Partnership to Comprise Newest Addition to USTA’s Youth Tennis Initiative (Full story …)

February 25, 2010

USTA Hosting Registration Events

More Than 700 Youth Registration Events to be Held at Facilities Across the Country in Celebration of "Tennis Night in America" Between February 26-March 1 To Facilitate Early Registration for Spring/Summer Junior Tennis Programs Nationwide. (Full story …)

February 12, 2010

USPTA Pro to Intro Tennis to National City Kids

Angel Lopez Heads Effort by San Diego Hispanic Tennis Professionals. (Full story …)

December 30, 2009

Kids Free at the ITHF in 2010

At the ITHF's annual Legends Ball, more than $30,000 was donated by Hall of Fame supporters to provide complimentary admission for children in the year ahead. (Full story …)

November 16, 2009

Kids Cardio to Debut at PTR Symposium

Hilton Head Island, SC — The official debut of Cardio Tennis for Kids (CT4Kids) will take place February 18, 2010, at the PTR International Tennis Symposium on Hilton Head Island, South Carolina. Cardio Tennis for Kids will invigorate children’s tennis... (Full story …)

August 25, 2009

USTA/NJTL Essay Contest Winners to Attend Kids' Day

WHITE PLAINS, N.Y. — The USTA today announced the 10 winners of the 11th annual USTA/NJTL Arthur Ashe Essay Contest. The 10 winners, ranging in ages from 10 to 18, will receive a travel package from August 28-August 30 that... (Full story …)

July 16, 2009

40 Student Athletes Earn Spots in 25th Annual Leadership Camp

Camp to Stress Arthur Ashe’s Ideals of Leadership and Sportsmanship USTA/NJTL Honors Athlete-Scholars from Diverse Backgrounds with Limited Financial Means in Denver July 21-27 (Full story …)

May 21, 2009

USTA to Host Third Annual Open Casting Call for Children to Perform at the 2009 US Open

Boys and Girls Age 12 and Under Invited to Audition at Radio City Music Hall on June 8 Former American Idol Runner-Up Diana Degarmo, Ugly Betty Star Mark Indelicato To Judge on Celebrity Panel (Full story …)

March 3, 2009

'Tennis Night in America' Serves Up a Winner

National Effort in 50 States at 700 Facilities Attracts Tens of Thousands of Kids, Parents (Full story …)

November 21, 2008

NECP Sponsors Youth Tennis Tournament

BOSTON--(BUSINESS WIRE)--New England Consulting Partners LLC (www.neconsultingpartners.com) is sponsoring a tennis match this weekend between high school age youngsters from New York City and Boston. The event is being held at the Boston Athletic Club in South Boston (www.bostonathleticclub.com) this... (Full story …)

October 27, 2008

HEAD Penn Promotes the Game of Tennis to Children at a Local Non-Profit Event

Phoenix, AZ - October 27, 2008 -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports participated in Touchstone Behavioral Health’s 6th Annual Family Fun Day event, which supports children and families who have behavior issues at home and at school, and introduced the game... (Full story …)

Quickstart Tennis Tips Online

The Fun New Way to Play Tennis With Your Kids This Fall Comes to Life at Playsportstv.com (Full story …)

October 22, 2008

Dramatic Conclusion to NJT International Masters

Bautista Joins Fellow Spanish Champions Nadal and Boluda with Boys U-14 Win (Full story …)

August 28, 2008

USTA Launches New and Innovative Physical Education Curriculum for Schools

Collaboration with Dr. Robert Pangrazi Provides Comprehensive and Turn-key Solution for Teachers (Full story …)

August 12, 2008

Twenty Children Ages 12-and-Under to Perform Patriotic-Themed Songs on the World's Stage at the 2008 US Open

Winners Competed at the Second Annual US Open Casting Call Held Earlier this Summer at Radio City Music Hall (Full story …)

July 15, 2008

Incline Village Tennis Center Hosts Junior Tennis Fundraiser August 1-2, 2008

Incline Village, NV-- The Incline Village Tennis Center is hosting a special event on to benefit the junior tennis program for North Lake Tahoe. Former top 50 player and current TV tennis commentator Justin Gimelstob will play an exhibition match... (Full story …)

July 8, 2008

Dimitrov Claims Boys Championship at Wimbledon

KENNELBACH, AUSTRIA — HEAD's Team Elite members had a remarkable week at Wimbledon, with Grigor Dimitrov's boys singles championship leading the way. Dimitrov, a 17-year-old from Bulgaria, became the first player from that country to secure the prestigious junior title,... (Full story …)

May 30, 2008

USPTA’s Junior Circuit Offers Tennis Competition for Novice Juniors

-- Program provides skill-appropriate tournaments that build enthusiasm -- (Full story …)

May 8, 2008

PTR Kids Tennis Launched

08 May 2008 - Hilton Head Island, SC -- Professional Tennis Registry (PTR) is excited to present a new set of tools and resources to help tennis teachers work with children under age 10. As with its Munchkin Tennis, PTR... (Full story …)