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Pickleball And Tennis
The only thing more prevalent than pickleball these days is this question: “Should we line our tennis courts for pickleball, too, or just have separate pickleball courts?”
Get In The Game
The daily mission of park and recreation professionals is to enhance the quality of life for residents through a variety of programs, services, and facilities. However, some professionals may not fully recognize their power to create true social change for a population that is often forgotten about.
A "Love-able" Home
For a moderately sized community with a limited municipal budget, finding funds for development, facility renovations and program expansion is a struggle--something that Salisbury Parks and
Tennis For Kids 10 And Under
When kids sign up to play baseball, they don't immediately take the mound at Yankee Stadium. They begin by hitting the ball off a tee, then from a coach, and then at a progression of distances, gradua
Repair, Resurface, Or Rebuild
When tennis players begin to complain about court conditions, it's time to give the courts a check-up. A walk-through can reveal problems such as cracks, weeds, puddles and stains. After some quick
Saving The Environment
Besides the sport played on the grass at Wimbledon, tennis is not typically considered a “green” sport. Most matches are played on hard asphalt courts, leading to the short lifespan of tennis balls that are
“Serve”-ing Two Masters Successfully
In Mecklenburg County, N.C., residents enjoy multiple opportunities to be active and fit. This is thanks in large part to the county’s investment in public parks, recreation centers, greenways, and aquatic facilities.
Dress Up Tennis Courts
Learn what it takes to attract crowds of players By Mary Helen SprecherAlmost any park can have playable tennis courts, ones that are well-maintained and can provide a good game, but parks that want
Rules For Success
Garner a reputation for excellence in tennis facilities By John KrafftThe Midland Community Tennis Center (MCTC) in Midland, Mich., has a reputation for innovation and enterprise, growing the game
Partnering To Fill Tennis Courts
As budgets tighten and employees are either let go or work fewer hours, parks and recreation departments find themselves trying to provide important community services with scarce resources. One way
A Culminating Event
The United State Tennis Association’s (USTA) Tallahassee Challenger is widely known as the best challenger in the country.
Serving Up An Ace
"Best by test" is the motto of the testing committee and the head testers at the United States Professional Tennis Association (USPTA).
PlayTennis.com Gets Upgrades
The PlayTennis.com website, which is a Тcentral portalУ for bringing people into tennis, has been upgraded with new features and functionality, which will further help to boost play during the tennis-industry-wide ТTry Tennis FreeУ campaign.
'Try Tennis Free' Campaign Seeks to Grow Participation
The tennis industry is rallying around a campaign throughout the month of May to get more people playing tennis.
USTA Grant Encourages 10 & Under Tennis
Painting permanent 36' and 60' tennis lines for 10 and Under tennis at your facility is the next step in permanently changing the face of Kids Tennis in America. The USTA wants to partner with your
Tennis In The Parks
New England communities can register for free as a USTA "Tennis in the Parks" agency. After completing the online registration and being approved as a Tennis in the Parks agency, you will be eligible