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February 2009 Monthly Archive

February 1, 2009

News you can use

The good news is people continue to play tennis in a down economy; frequent play may actually increase (see chart). With tennis relatively inexpensive to play and offering great social, exercise and health benefits, we have an opportunity to reach...

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Tennis Continues Strong Participation Growth

The latest USTA/TIA Tennis Participation Survey shows that 1.8 million players joined the game in 2008, which boosted total U.S. participation to nearly 26.9 million players, the highest level since 1992. Nearly 6 million new players tried tennis for the...

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Share Your News and Views on Growth at TennisIndustryNews.org

We want to hear from you! This industry has had great momentum. In 2009, it will be more important than ever to continue our best practices and find supportive ways to keep the industry vital and strong. Please share any...

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Tennis Night In America

Sign up your facility now to host a Youth Registration Night event on March 2, which is part of Tennis Night in America. Youth Registration Night events put tennis center-stage in local communities across the country and jumpstart youth tennis...

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Q&A with New TIA President Jon Muir

Jon Muir, the worldwide general manager of Wilson Racquet Sports, began a two-year term as president of the TIA on Jan. 1. Muir grew up in Southern California and has been a lifetime USTA member since his junior tennis playing...

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Our Focus for 2009 — And Beyond

As we start this year, our goal is to take an increased focus on strengthening the industry — building stronger businesses, retailers and facilities — to further the economic vitality of tennis, and to work with our industry partners to...

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