Held in conjunction with the Merchandise Show from January 23-25 in Orlando, Fla., the conference will bring together racquet and paddle sports brands, professionals and industry leaders. As the 2019 PGA Show approached, it was also announced that the National Golf Course Owners Association will co-locate its annual Golf Business Conference with the Merchandise Show,…
“Play Tennis Month” Slated for May
At least 1,500 tennis facilities around the U.S. are expected to participate in Play Tennis Month, with a goal of burning a combined 10 million calories on the tennis court. To support the initiative, tennis providers can register their location as a participating site, so consumers can find nearby locations and programs. Tennis industry partners are working…
Tennis Industry Association: “Sedentary Society” Bigger Issue than Obesity
At the 10th Annual Tennis Industry Association Tennis Forum, held August 28, it was reported that total U.S. tennis participation grew 0.6% from 2015 to 2016, with a 7.2% increase in youth tennis players and a 16.7% increase in Cardio Tennis players. But millennials remain an elusive group, as they are “less active, addicted to…
Cardio Tennis Sees Year-Over-Year Growth of 16.7%
According to the latest annual sports participation study by the Physical Activity Council, cardio tennis was ranked the No. 1 sport in year-over-year growth, counting more than 2.12 million participants. The high-energy group fitness workout combines tennis with cardiovascular exercise. More and more Americans are choosing Cardio Tennis, a high-energy group fitness workout that combines…
Report: Cardio Tennis Play Increases 16.7%
According to the Physical Activity Council’s report, cardio tennis play ranked No. 1 in year-over-year growth, increasing to more than 2.12 million participants. Youth tennis also saw an increase in 2016, with 7.2% growth, driven primarily by the youngest players, ages 6 to 12. Among the bright spots in the most recent annual tennis participation…
Tennis Pushes Technology Limits
The inaugural ‘Tennis Tech Fair’ gave industry leaders and facility owners and managers a taste of the latest products helping to boost the sport.
Tennis Industry Struggles Against “Inactivity Pandemic”
Industry leaders at the 2016 State of the Tennis Industry Forum in Miami discussed “future thinking” initiatives to attract more players, which will include testing a short-court version of tennis called POP Tennis, and opening a 100-court, 63-acre USTA National Campus complex at Lake Nona in Orlando.
Racquet Resurgence
With national trends showing overall growth in tennis, clubs and resorts are riding the spike in popularity by expanding programs and enhancing facilities.
Tennis Participation Grows to 17.9 Million Players in U.S.
Despite a slight decline in the “core player” category, the latest research shows 1% growth overall, with another 14 million Americans showing an interest in playing. And youth play showed stronger-than-average growth.
Tennis Industry Association Upgrades Business Directory
The TIA Business Directory is designed to help quickly locate products, services, and information that tennis industry professionals and tennis players seek, listing more than 10,000 industry businesses.
Tennis Industry Association to Offer “Try Tennis Free” in May
The program seeks to have tennis providers and facilities offer a free introductory session, lesson, clinic or other event to help draw players into the sport. Facilities that sign up will receive free customizable marketing material to promote the campaign.