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October 2007 Monthly Archive

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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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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...

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