*DEC. 31, 2008 - *Dave Haggerty, the chief executive officer of Head USA and president of Penn Racquet Sports, has been named “Person of the Year” by Racquet Sports Industry magazine in the publication’s January 2009 issue. Haggerty led off…
Archive for December, 2008
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USTA Player Development Names Martin Blackman Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development
December 23rd, 2008 Tennis Industry News *WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 23, 2008 — *The USTA announced today that Martin Blackman has been hired as Senior Director for Talent Identification and Development for USTA Player Development. Blackman will be based at the USTA Training Facility in Boca…
John Isner and Christina McHale Win USTA Playoffs for 2009 Australian Open Wild Cards
December 23rd, 2008 Tennis Industry News WHITE PLAINS, N.Y., December 22, 2008 - The USTA announced today that Americans John Isner and Christina McHale earned wild card entries into the 2009 Australian Open men’s and women’s singles main draws after winning USTA wild card tournaments at…
Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to Pick Best Match of 2008
December 18th, 2008 Tennis Industry News You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008,
to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31
ATP Unveils 2009 Feel It Advertising Campaign
December 17th, 2008 Tennis Industry News London, UK. - The ATP, governing body of the men’s professional tennis circuit, today unveiled the latest evolution of its advertising campaign - FEEL IT. Now in its second year, the multimillion dollar campaign, will again feature ATP World Tour…
HEAD Penn Racquet Sports Announces New Representatives
December 16th, 2008 Tennis Industry News Phoenix, AZ - December 2008 — HEAD Penn Racquet Sports is pleased to announce two new Sales Representatives, Jason Thoerner and Chuck Bahn. Jason Thoerner is currently ranked in the Top 10 in the world for racquetball and has a…
34th Season of World TeamTennis Pro League Set to Open July 2
December 16th, 2008 Tennis Industry News NEW YORK, N.Y. (December 16, 2008) - Some of tennis’ top names are expected to return to team action when the 34th season of the World TeamTennis Pro League presented by Advanta kicks off on July 2. The League announced…
USTA to Host Playoff Tournament to Determine 2009 Australian Open Men’s and Women’s Singles Main Draw Wild Card Recipients This Week
December 16th, 2008 Tennis Industry News The USTA is hosting a playoff this week to award a men’s and a women’s singles main draw wild card to the 2009 Australian Open. The women’s wild card tournament began yesterday at the USTA Training Center in Boca Raton,…
Tennis Channel Asks Viewers to PIck Best Matches of 2008
December 15th, 2008 Tennis Industry News You Make The Call Lets Fans Rank Network’s Top 10 Matches of 2008,
to Appear in Prime Time December 22-31
Partnerships providing service. (tennis)
December 12th, 2008 HighBeam RSS: tennis Tennis pro contractors have operated the City of Dallas, Texas, tennis centers since 1980. During this 15-year period, tennis attendance has steadily increased, along with revenues, while city expenditures have decreased. At the same time, citizens have continued to receive quality service at a
Publication: Parks & Recreation
Courting fun: wheelchair tennis is fast, family-oriented and fun for all.(Adaptive Recreation)
December 12th, 2008 HighBeam RSS: tennis Wheelchair tennis is fast, family-oriented and fun for all. Wheelchair tennis is one of the fastest growing sports in the United States for children and adults with physical disabilities. Not only does it offer a great workout, it can be a life-long family activity. And it is fun! With a few minor
Publication: The Exceptional Parent
Benton’s mark left on entire tennis world; Legend: Ex-Dubuquer helped for senior tennis tour in 1993
December 12th, 2008 HighBeam RSS: tennis Tennis has been good to Ray Benton, and he’s more than returned the favor. The 60-year-old former Dubuquer, who might just be the best-kept tennis secret this town has ever had, was back in Dubuque this weekend to play in his first Mississippi Valley Open tournament. It was a long trip from his
Publication: Telegraph - Herald (Dubuque)
U.S. Tennis Participation Continues to Increase Dramatically
December 11th, 2008 Tennis Industry News 2008 USTA/Tennis Industry Association (TIA) study shows
Highest number of players (26.9 million players) in 15 years;
Total play occasions rise 13% to more than 600 million
USTA Player Development Names First Two USTA Certified Regional Training Centers
December 11th, 2008 Tennis Industry News New USTA Certified Regional Training Centers will Expand
USTA Player Development’s Programming Throughout the Country
The Junior Tennis Champions Center in Washington, D.C. and
The Racquet Club of the South in Atlanta Selected as First Sites for Program
The Ritz–Carlton, Key Biscayne Listed Among the “Top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts” by Tennis Magazine
December 8th, 2008 Tennis Industry News Miami, FL - December 8, 2008 - The Ritz-Carlton, Key Biscayne has been recognized once again by TENNIS Magazine among the “top 50 U.S. Tennis Resorts”. The magazine presented four different categories: Best Lodging, Best Dining, Best Instruction and Best…
