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   <title>News You can Use!</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:54:20Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-15T12:33:14Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Our favorite time of the year! The US Open in our backyard &hellip; plus all the surrounding action including the TTC, TIA Tennis Forum and celebration of the industry&rsquo;s new Hall of Fame. With several key initiatives under way,...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ Our favorite time of the year! The US Open in our backyard &hellip; plus all the surrounding action including the TTC, TIA Tennis Forum and celebration of the industry&rsquo;s new Hall of Fame. With several key initiatives under way,...]]>
      
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   <title>Second Annual Forum To Be in NYC on Aug. 25</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:53:47Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:54:07Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The TIA and USTA will share the news in tennis at the second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the 38th Annual...</summary>
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       The TIA and USTA will share the news in tennis at the second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the 38th Annual...
      
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   <title>New Tennis Industry Hall of Fame to Debut</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:53:14Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:53:30Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, honoring individuals who have made a significant impact on tennis, will induct its inaugural class at the TIA Tennis Forum held during the USTA TTC in New York City on Aug. 25. HoF...</summary>
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       The Tennis Industry Hall of Fame, honoring individuals who have made a significant impact on tennis, will induct its inaugural class at the TIA Tennis Forum held during the USTA TTC in New York City on Aug. 25. HoF...
      
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   <title><![CDATA[Attention Facilities, Retailers, Court Contractors &hellip;]]></title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:52:38Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:52:55Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Please help the tennis industry by answering a few questions from Sports Marketing Surveys about your business. All answers will be confidential and used only as part of larger data collection. Also, you&rsquo;ll automatically be entered to win a...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ Please help the tennis industry by answering a few questions from Sports Marketing Surveys about your business. All answers will be confidential and used only as part of larger data collection. Also, you&rsquo;ll automatically be entered to win a...]]>
      
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   <title>Chicago Cardio Tennis Group Sheds 45 Pounds In 90 Minutes</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:52:00Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:52:20Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Chicago&rsquo;s Midtown Tennis Club was the scene of a Cardio Tennis extravaganza in May for 176 beginning players. On average, each participant burned about 900 calories in 90 minutes &mdash; for the group, that was the equivalent of shedding...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ Chicago&rsquo;s Midtown Tennis Club was the scene of a Cardio Tennis extravaganza in May for 176 beginning players. On average, each participant burned about 900 calories in 90 minutes &mdash; for the group, that was the equivalent of shedding...]]>
      
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   <title>TWC of the Month: Family Circle Tennis Center</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:51:32Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:51:48Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Where can you find a $15 million award-winning public tennis facility with 17 lighted courts, a 10,200-seat stadium, year-round tennis programs and tournaments for all ages, and the oldest Tier I women&rsquo;s pro event in the U.S.? At The...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ Where can you find a $15 million award-winning public tennis facility with 17 lighted courts, a 10,200-seat stadium, year-round tennis programs and tournaments for all ages, and the oldest Tier I women&rsquo;s pro event in the U.S.? At The...]]>
      
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   <title>Upcoming Schedule</title>
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   <published>2008-08-01T15:51:02Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:51:22Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ June 27: USPTA Cardio Tennis Specialty Course, Lafayette, La. (email Michele@ cardiotennis.com for more information) Aug. 25: TIA Tennis Forum, Grand Hyatt, NYC (register at tennisindustry.org/forum) Aug. 26: Tennis Welcome Center Business &amp; Technology Workshop, New York, N.Y. September...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ June 27: USPTA Cardio Tennis Specialty Course, Lafayette, La. (email Michele@ cardiotennis.com for more information) Aug. 25: TIA Tennis Forum, Grand Hyatt, NYC (register at tennisindustry.org/forum) Aug. 26: Tennis Welcome Center Business &amp; Technology Workshop, New York, N.Y. September...]]>
      
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   <title>News you can use!</title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:40:41Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:41:02Z</updated>
   
   <summary> July already! Soon the Olympus US Open Series will be here, then the US Open, with all its accompanying events, including the 2nd annual TIA Tennis Forum, held during the USTA TTC, along with the inaugural Tennis Industry Hall...</summary>
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       July already! Soon the Olympus US Open Series will be here, then the US Open, with all its accompanying events, including the 2nd annual TIA Tennis Forum, held during the USTA TTC, along with the inaugural Tennis Industry Hall...
      
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   <title>Tennis is the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport!</title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:40:11Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:40:31Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ The SGMA just released the 2007 Sports &amp; Fitness Participation Report, which shows that tennis participation from 2000 to 2007 has increased significantly and is again leading traditional sports! Over the seven-year period, tennis has seen a participation increase...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ The SGMA just released the 2007 Sports &amp; Fitness Participation Report, which shows that tennis participation from 2000 to 2007 has increased significantly and is again leading traditional sports! Over the seven-year period, tennis has seen a participation increase...]]>
      
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   <title><![CDATA[Don&rsquo;t Miss This Year&rsquo;s TIA Tennis Forum - Monday, August 25, Grand Hyatt NY]]></title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:30:17Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:30:40Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum...</summary>
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       The second annual TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis Magazine, will be held on Monday, Aug. 25, at the Grand Hyatt in New York City, in conjunction with the US Open and the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference. The Forum...
      
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   <title><![CDATA[TWC Business &amp; Technology Workshop]]></title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:29:28Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:29:51Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ &hellip; with Mike Woody, USPTA, PTR, Cardio Tennis Speakers Team Member, and Matt Allen and Charlie Ruddy, of the TIA&rsquo;s IT Team. &ldquo;How to Fast Track Your Business with Technology&rdquo; This interactive/hands-on workshop will give service providers, marketing staff,...]]></summary>
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      <name>RSI</name>
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      <![CDATA[ &hellip; with Mike Woody, USPTA, PTR, Cardio Tennis Speakers Team Member, and Matt Allen and Charlie Ruddy, of the TIA&rsquo;s IT Team. &ldquo;How to Fast Track Your Business with Technology&rdquo; This interactive/hands-on workshop will give service providers, marketing staff,...]]>
      
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<entry>
   <title>Discover the Power of TennisConnect</title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:27:24Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:29:08Z</updated>
   
   <summary><![CDATA[ Your website is one of the most important tools you have to gain business and to better serve your players, and TennisConnect makes it easy to connect with your customers. (For more info go to TennisConnect.org) Here&rsquo;s what tennis...]]></summary>
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      <![CDATA[ Your website is one of the most important tools you have to gain business and to better serve your players, and TennisConnect makes it easy to connect with your customers. (For more info go to TennisConnect.org) Here&rsquo;s what tennis...]]>
      
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   <title>TIA TennisInsure Expands Offerings</title>
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   <published>2008-07-01T15:24:39Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T15:25:12Z</updated>
   
   <summary> The TIA has expanded its insurance offerings with TIA TennisInsure. In addition to product liability insurance for manufacturers, the association now is offering comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, dental, vision and more. Financial,...</summary>
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       The TIA has expanded its insurance offerings with TIA TennisInsure. In addition to product liability insurance for manufacturers, the association now is offering comprehensive health insurance, life insurance, long-term care, disability income, critical illness, dental, vision and more. Financial,...
      
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   <title>News You Can Use!</title>
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   <published>2008-06-01T14:40:38Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T14:41:04Z</updated>
   
   <summary> Tennis continues to lead in participation sports. In addition to the recent Tennis Marketplace research, the new SGMA Superstudy shows that in comparison to other sports, tennis is No. 1 in participation growth, with a 16.3% increase from last...</summary>
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       Tennis continues to lead in participation sports. In addition to the recent Tennis Marketplace research, the new SGMA Superstudy shows that in comparison to other sports, tennis is No. 1 in participation growth, with a 16.3% increase from last...
      
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   <title>Tennis Marketplace Update</title>
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   <published>2008-06-01T14:38:41Z</published>
   <updated>2008-08-04T14:50:06Z</updated>
   
   <summary>Tennis Health Index The 2007 Tennis Health Index is a new reporting measure that aims to construct a robust index composed of a number of different elements to help give an accurate annual measure on the state of tennis in...</summary>
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      Tennis Health Index The 2007 Tennis Health Index is a new reporting measure that aims to construct a robust index composed of a number of different elements to help give an accurate annual measure on the state of tennis in...
      
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