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January 2009 Monthly Archive

January 1, 2009

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Coming off positive equipment shipments for 3rd quarter, racquets are up 17.4%, youth racquets up 37.5%, balls up 8.7% and string shipments up 5.2% from 2007. And it’s tied to the positive participation news, especially with play occasions breaking...

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U.S. Tennis Participation Highest Level Since 1992

Despite a down economy overall, the tennis industry is enjoying growth in participation, with more players (nearly 26.9 million) taking to the court this year, according to the annual research survey conducted for the TIA and USTA by The...

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New Tennis Retailer Health Index Developed

Decline to Continue in Q4; Outperforming Consumer Confidence Index

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Tennis Welcome Center of the Month: Timberhill Tennis Club

At Timberhill Tennis Club in Corvallis, Ore., they’re all about creating new players. In fact, since becoming a Tennis Welcome Center in 2003, the club has redesigned many of its programs and now has a complete package for any...

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Special Deal on TWC Banner

Is your TWC Banner looking a little worn? You can get a replacement for only $10 (includes shipping). To order, e-mail josh@tennisindustry.org....

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QuickStart Tennis is a New Favorite Sport in Denver

Deuces, Droppers, Lobbers, Aces, and Smashers — these aren’t just tennis terms at Drop Shots, a unique tennis facility created specifically for children 10 and under. They’re used to define the age groups on a colorful schedule found hanging...

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CT Player of the Month: Mike Fowler

If Mike Fowler, a real-estate executive in the Los Angeles area, didn’t lose 60 pounds, he would be at high-risk for developing diabetes and other serious medical conditions. “After hearing this list of ‘horribles’ that go with being overweight,...

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Sign-Up For Tennis Clinics at 2 AM!

In Macon, Ga., parents are enrolling their kids in QuickStart Tennis at John Drew Smith Tennis Center at all hours. That’s because the city uses a special online enrollment program run through TennisConnect, a website builder designed specifically for...

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