http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/ Tennis Industry Association member news brought to you by RacquetSportsIndustry.com. en Copyright 2012 Tue, 01 May 2012 05:40:42 -0800 http://www.sixapart.com/movabletype/ http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss Tennis still holds a commanding lead among traditional sports in the percentage growth in participation since 2000, according to data from the Physical Activity Council. In fact, tennis is the only traditional sport to have a positive growth rate overall... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/tennis_leads_traditional_sport.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/tennis_leads_traditional_sport.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:40:42 -0800 With the soft launch of the PlayTennis.com consumer site, all tennis providers — teaching pros, facilities, retailers, tennis organizations and more — should go to GrowTennis.com now to update or add their information, so consumers can find them. It’s a... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/attention_tennis_providers_upd.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/attention_tennis_providers_upd.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:39:36 -0800 The TIA will soon release the second edition of the “State of the Industry” report, designed to analyze industry data from the past year that the TIA has collected through various surveys and research studies. The annual State of the... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/2011_state_of_the_industry_rep.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/2011_state_of_the_industry_rep.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:38:23 -0800 Retailers, like coaches and teaching professionals, are important in leading the way in assuring that the “right” balls are being used by the “right” players for 10 and Under Tennis. As the spring and summer seasons approach, make sure you... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/retailers_stock_up_on_10_and_u.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/retailers_stock_up_on_10_and_u.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:37:23 -0800 To monitor and report on the progress of 10 and Under Tennis, the USTA has created a “Dashboard,” which sets 2012 goals and tracks the initiative across various categories. “While our ‘Dashboard’ may be new this year, we’ve been tracking... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/dashboard_tracks_progress_on_1.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/dashboard_tracks_progress_on_1.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:34:27 -0800 During Tennis Night in America and the BNP Paribas Showdown in New York City on March 5, the TIA held two key meetings organized to update groups on various initiatives, programs and objectives. The following day, the TIA's retail consulting... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/tennis_retail_a_key_focus_at_i.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/05/tennis_retail_a_key_focus_at_i.html News Tue, 01 May 2012 05:33:25 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/simple_message_to_serve_as_a_r.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/simple_message_to_serve_as_a_r.html News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:53:27 -0800 Teaching pros, club owners, tennis facilities, retailers/pro shops, and other industry contacts who want to be listed at PlayTennis.com should update or input their information for free as soon as possible by visiting PlayTennis.com and navigating to the appropriate link.... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/tennis_providers_what_does_pla.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/tennis_providers_what_does_pla.html News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:52:53 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/resources_for_tia_retail_membe.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/resources_for_tia_retail_membe.html News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:51:18 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/business_assessment_program_fo.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/business_assessment_program_fo.html News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:49:49 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/tia_webinars_for_2012.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2012/01/tia_webinars_for_2012.html News Sun, 01 Jan 2012 07:46:53 -0800 Tennis industry leaders gathered Sept. 2 for the annual TIA Board meeting, held at the Grand Hyatt in New York City. TIA President Jon Muir outlined key strategies for industry growth, all geared toward increasing the number of frequent... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/industry_leaders_gather_for_ti.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/industry_leaders_gather_for_ti.html News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:53:17 -0800 The TIA is committed to helping tennis retailers grow their businesses, and one avenue is through a series of free Retail Webinars that cover a variety of topics essential for running a successful retail operation. The TIA webinars are... http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/retail_webinars_to_help_grow_y.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/retail_webinars_to_help_grow_y.html News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:52:44 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/revamped_cardiotenniscom_to_of.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/revamped_cardiotenniscom_to_of.html News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:52:00 -0800 http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/careers_in_tennis.html http://www.racquetsportsindustry.com/tia/2011/11/careers_in_tennis.html News Tue, 01 Nov 2011 09:51:16 -0800