News
August 1, 2008
News You can Use!
Our favorite time of the year! The US Open in our backyard … plus all the surrounding action including the TTC, TIA Tennis Forum and celebration of the industry’s new Hall of Fame. With several key initiatives under way,...
Second Annual Forum To Be in NYC on Aug. 25
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...
New Tennis Industry Hall of Fame to Debut
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...
Attention Facilities, Retailers, Court Contractors …
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’ll automatically be entered to win a...
Chicago Cardio Tennis Group Sheds 45 Pounds In 90 Minutes
Chicago’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 — for the group, that was the equivalent of shedding...
TWC of the Month: Family Circle Tennis Center
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’s pro event in the U.S.? At The...
Upcoming Schedule
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 & Technology Workshop, New York, N.Y. September...
July 1, 2008
News you can use!
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...
Tennis is the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport!
The SGMA just released the 2007 Sports & 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...
Don’t Miss This Year’s TIA Tennis Forum - Monday, August 25, Grand Hyatt NY
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...
TWC Business & Technology Workshop
… with Mike Woody, USPTA, PTR, Cardio Tennis Speakers Team Member, and Matt Allen and Charlie Ruddy, of the TIA’s IT Team. “How to Fast Track Your Business with Technology” This interactive/hands-on workshop will give service providers, marketing staff,...
Discover the Power of TennisConnect
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’s what tennis...
TIA TennisInsure Expands Offerings
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,...
June 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
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...
Tennis Marketplace Update
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...
Latest Issue Offers Key Information
The latest issue of The Tennis Marketplace was released in May and contains much positive information and data for your business. Some of the research includes: Racquet and ball shipments continue to increase. Total players, and importantly, frequent players,...
Attention Court Contractors!
Please complete the survey at www.tennisindustry.org/surveys The American Sports Builders Association and TIA are conducting a survey of all tennis court contractors to help provide valuable information for the industry and also for your business. All information given is strictly...
Growing Tennis News
Growing Tennis Workshops & Online Open Houses Online Open Houses: every Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 1-1:30 pm EST. Visit GrowingTennisTraining.com to sign-up — for FREE. Business & Technology Workshops: June 16, Chicago; Sept. TBA, Los Angeles Top 50 TWCs The...
QuickStart Tennis and Cardio Tennis With Tracy Austin
Five Lifetime Fitness facilities in the Minneapolis/St. Paul area promoted both Cardio Tennis and the QuickStart Tennis format for kids in May, attracting more than 500 participants and a lot of local media attention. Michele Krause, National Cardio Tennis...
Cardio Tennis Update
Cardio Tennis has had a busy first half of the year, as it continues to draw excitement both in the U.S. and internationally with demonstrations at professional tournaments, workshops and Cardio Tennis for Kids. Demos were held at the...
Technology News: 100,000th TennisConnect User
A player from South Carolina recently became the 100,000th person to register their player profile on a TennisConnect-powered website. Kim Dye, a 3.5 league player, registered online at www.theclubatduneswest.com when she was enrolling for the Free-For-All tennis event in...
May 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
Although the completed Tennis Health Index isn't due until early May, this new measure is a welcomed research addition to help track player participation. Over the last several months, we've seen an increasing number of facilities registering to become...
5 of 8 Indicators Available Reporting Growth
Every year since 1999, the USTA and TIA have carried out a major national survey of the number of tennis players in the U.S. While this has been an important measure of the health of tennis over the years,...
Expanded RSI Partnership Includes New TIA Member News Feed
The TIA is increasing the visibility of its member companies with a new RSS feed for company press releases and news. The RSS feed, "TennisIndustry News," will appear on TennisIndustry.org, RacquetSportsIndustry.com and additional sites for up-to-date member news. This...
Growing Tennis news
Online Open Houses: Boost Your Business for Free In just 30 minutes, you can learn how to post your programs for free on key consumer websites using the GrowingTennis system. It's easy when you go to a TIA "Growing Tennis...
Cardio Tennis Update
Cardio Tennis workshops offer two days of complete Cardio Tennis training for new and existing sites: Atlanta, April 13-14 Houston, May 3-4 Bowie, Md., May 17-18 Los Angeles, June 8-9 Cardio Tennis made appearances at the Tennis Channel Open,...
Business & Technology Workshops
Improve your customer service through the use of the latest advancements in online tennis technology. Attend a Growing Tennis Business & Technology Workshop in your area for an interactive, hands-on workshop on "How to Fast Track Your Business with...
QuickStart Tennis
The QuickStart Tennis format, designed to get kids 10-and-under into the game using age-appropriate equipment, smaller courts and modified scoring, officially debuted in February as part of ESPN The Weekend in Orlando, Fla., with Martina Navratilova and Mary Joe...
April 1, 2008
News you can use!
I recently was invited to the Tennis Forum at the convention of the International Health, Racquet and Sportsclub Association (IHRSA) in San Diego. It was interesting to note the continued growth of the fitness industry to a degree that even...
Industry Trends Highest Since the '80s
The 2007/2008 Tennis Health Index, composed of seven key components that detail various aspects of the health of the sport in the U.S., is scheduled to be released in early April. The THI includes data from the 2007 TIA/USTA Tennis...
How Does the Economy Affect Your Business?
We've analyzed two leading economic measures (the Dow Jones Industrial Average and the Consumer Confidence Index) against tennis player participation numbers and equipment shipments over the last six years and, while more analysis is needed to reach solid conclusions, what...
Growing Tennis Updates
Grassroots Initiatives: GrowingTennis.com Want a surefire way to increase your business, at absolutely NO COST to you? As a facility or retailer, you can list your information and programs on key consumer websites FOR FREE so that players and...
March 1, 2008
Tennis is Alive!
New TIA initiatives offer more services — for tennis facility operators, retailers, teaching pros, manufacturers, reps, court contractors, and pro shop managers — to keep your business moving forward.
The TIA Team
Dave Haggerty, TIA President TIA Board of Directors Olivier Bailliard, Babolat Dave Bone, U.S. Racquet Stringers Association Kevin Callanan, International Management Group Linda Clark, ATP Tom Cove, Sporting Goods Manufacturers Assn. Rick Devereux, Intl. Health & Racquet Sports Assn. Steve...
Tennis Is the No. 1 Traditional Sport
Tennis participation is growing. In 2007, more than 25.1 million people hit the courts, according to the USTA/TIA annual Tennis Participation Study. It's the first time since 1999 that participation has topped 25 million players, and it continues a more...
Pulling Together
Tennis is moving forward — for the benefit of all — thanks to the united efforts of the TIA, USTA and industry partners.
Leading the Charge
By focusing on key technology, the TIA is connecting with your business.
A Numbers Game
Extensive research available from the TIA to increase your business.
Business Advantage
Reduce your costs and expenses, and boost your profits, through TIA Affinity Partners.
February 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer As we move into 2008, news of tennis as the fastest growing traditional sport should make everyone in this industry take notice. The synergies from all sectors of the industry, players and pros project a...
Tennis Participation Tops 25 Million Players
The number of tennis players in 2007 grew to 25.1 million, according to the USTA/TIA annual Tennis Participation Study. It's the first time since 1999 that participation has topped 25 million players. The 2007 Tennis Participation Study is one...
Growing the Sport at Every Level
Tennis has been gaining momentum on many fronts over the last few years. Here are just a few of the Fast Facts about the sport that you should know about, compiled from TIA and USTA data. Participation & Players...
January 1, 2008
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer Tennis is the fastest growing sport in America, and now the stage is set to roll out a new initiative to get kids 10 & under into the game. QuickStart Tennis, formerly Project 36-60, is a...
Ball and Racquet Shipments Forecast To Reach 15-Year High
Shipments of tennis balls and racquets, leading indicators of play, continue to show significant growth. In fact, using the first three quarters to forecast final 2007 shipments produces volumes not seen since the early 1990s. Much of this growth has...
Latest Research Reports Available from the TIA
Two recent reports from the Tennis Industry Association continue to show positive trends and steady participation gains in the tennis industry. The Tennis Marketplace 2007 and the Cost of Doing Business — Facilities reports are both available from the TIA,...
TIA retail report
Tennis Racquet Performance Specialty Stores, January-September, 2007 vs. 2006 Units 2007 634,317 2006 613,684 % Change vs. '06 3% Dollars 2007 $87,842,000 2006 $80,948,000 % Change vs. '06 9% Price 2007 $138 2006 $132 % Change vs. '06 5% Top-Selling...
Fast Facts From The Latest Research Reports
The TIA has a wealth of data available to help you with your business. (For more information, visit www.tennisindustry.org, email info@tennisindustry.org, or call 866-686-3036.) Here is a sampling of some of the lastest data from The Tennis Marketplace 2007 report...
Welcome, New Members!
The following have joined the TIA in October and November. (For more on TIA membership, visit www.tennisindustry.org or call 843-686-3036.) Supporting Member Armor Crack Repair, Farmingdale, NJ TennisConnect Member Palmilla Tennis Club, Cabo San Lucas, Mexico Brattleboro Racquet Club, Brattleboro,...
Growing tennis updates
Register Your Programs, Using Quick Start Tennis The QuickStart Tennis format is America's plan for 10-and-under tennis. To integrate the QST format into your programming, go to www.partners.quickstarttennis.com. You'll find information about the QuickStart Tennis format specifications, training opportunities, equipment,...
November 1, 2007
News You Can Use!
by Jolyn de Boer The year continues strong, and the TIA Forum was further proof the industry is working well. Participation, industry sales, pro events, and even pop culture show tennis on the rise. The sport has grown 12.2 percent...
TIA Tennis Forum Debuts to Enthusiastic Audience
The first TIA Tennis Forum, presented by Tennis magazine, drew a capacity crowd on Monday, Aug. 27, as part of the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference held in NYC during the US Open. The hour-long forum "shared the good news in...
Racquet Sales at Pro and Specialty Shops
Among the research presented at the Tennis Forum was good news about racquet sales at pro and specialty shops. Dollar sales have increased every year and every quarter since 2003. In the second quarter of 2007, for instance, pro/specialty sales...
Saving Time and Money with TennisConnect
For Jack Miller, the tennis director of The Club at Dunes West in Mount Pleasant, S.C., it's all about customer service. Miller has been at The Club for 12 years, and they take customer service very seriously. "We're a high-end...
Growth Continues Throughout the Tennis Industry
Tennis is continuing to show growth in many areas. Figures released by the USTA and TIA during the US Open, and shared with the industry during the inaugural TIA Tennis Forum in August (see page 17), show that trends are...
New Tennis Welcome Centers and Cardio Tennis Sites
Currently, there are 2,068 Tennis Welcome Centers and 1,639 Cardio Tennis sites in the U.S. For more on these programs, and on how your facility can become a Tennis Welcome Center or Cardio Tennis site, visit www.growingtennis.com or contact the...
Welcome, New Members!
The following have joined the TIA in August and September. (For more on TIA membership, visit www.tennisindustry.org or call 843-686-3036.) Affiliate Member Turkish Tennis Federation Ulus Ankara, Turkey Supporting Member My TennisGroup.com Cary, NC Square Hit Tennis Palo Alto, CA...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
June 1, 2007
Hit your target
The latest research from the TIA can show you exactly what your customers are looking for.
May 14, 2007
Tennis Industry Continues Bullish Streak into 2007
As 2006 year-end numbers finished strong with leading indicators – racquet and tennis ball sales in the positive, the first quarter brought equally good news with increases in shipments of tennis racquets to dealers 11.5% in dollars and 8.9% in...
May 1, 2007
Support Your Industry
The TIA puts your membership dollars to work. Over the past 12 years, nearly 80 percent of TIA revenue — $17 million — has gone to supporting grassroots programs and research. Member Levels: Individual ~ Industry Supporters Associate ~...
What Drives You?
Every one of the TIA Board Members has passion for the game, and the business of tennis. Here is a sample of what fires them up. "I've seen hundreds of examples of how tennis has helped kids find the...
Know Your Market
The extensive research available from the TIA will help you increase your business, and your profits.
Economic Leverage
Through benefits with TIA affinity partners, you can reduce costs and expenses, and boost your bottom line.
Net Advantages
Enhanced websites for the tennis industry provide news, trends, and information to help you build your business.
A Unified Effort
Together with the USTA and industry partners, the TIA is helping to drive tennis forward, for the benefit of all.
Growing tennis through teamwork
New TIA initiatives offer more services — for tennis facility operators, retailers, teaching pros, manufacturers, reps, court contractors, and pro shop managers — to keep your business moving forward. Growing the game Tennis and technology Your research source Increasing...
Let's Keep This Sport Moving Forward!
From the TIA Executive Director
Meet the TIA President & Board of Directors
The 22 individuals who make up the Board of Directors of the Tennis Industry Association represent 500 years of work experience in the tennis business. Some of them started in the business with an after-school job in a tennis...
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TIA Update items
- News You can Use!
- Second Annual Forum To Be in NYC on Aug. 25
- New Tennis Industry Hall of Fame to Debut
- Attention Facilities, Retailers, Court Contractors …
- Chicago Cardio Tennis Group Sheds 45 Pounds In 90 Minutes
- TWC of the Month: Family Circle Tennis Center
- Upcoming Schedule
- News you can use!
- Tennis is the Fastest Growing Traditional Sport!
- Don’t Miss This Year’s TIA Tennis Forum - Monday, August 25, Grand Hyatt NY