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Issue 7

July 1989

The Voice Of The Tennis Teaching Profession NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS President Rod Dulany First Vice President Jack Justice Vice President Gordon Collins

On the Cover...

Third seeded Pat Serre! (Long Beach, Miss.) gained the Men's Singles title at the lnternatioRal Tennis Teachers Championships held March 27 - April 2, 1989.

Photograph courtesy Russ Adams Productions.

CONTENTS

Vice President Dave Sivertson Treasurer Kathy Woods Secretary Allan Henry Past President Jim Reffkin CEO Tim Heckler LEGAL COUNSEL Paul Waldman

3 Announcements ...................................... .4 New Members ....... ·...................................6 President Rod Dulany's Message ......................

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NATIONAL HEADQUARTERS Assistant to the Executive Director Rich Fanning Communications Coordinator Bill Gordon Marketing Coordinator Dana Stull Public Relations and Magazine Coordinator Becky Senseney Financial Manager Renee Heckler Corporate Services Manager Christi Neumann Computer Services and Club Relations Kathy Buchanan Membership Coordinator Laraine Reid Membership Processing Donna Woodstead Corporate Secretary Lori Garrett Receptionist/Secretary Nanci Seehorsch Membership Services Anne Lepkoske Merchandise Services and Accounting Stephanie Hulbert Director of Certification and Academies George Bacso Co-Director of Academies BiiiTym Advertising/ Marketing Information Phone(813)973-3777

ADDvantage is published monthly by the United States Professional Tennis Association.

For information, write USPTA National Headquarter.s at Saddlebrook, The Golf and Tennis Resort, P 0 Box 7077, Wesley Chapel, Florida 34249, or phone (813) 973-3777.

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26 Fourth Annual USPTA Golf Tournament Official Registration Form ••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••••• •28 Division News ........................................ 30 CEO Tim Heckler's Message ........................ 32 Industry Action ..................................... .

NATIONAL BOARD OF DIRECTORS ROD DULANY President (703) 524-3227

GORDON COLLINS Vice President (408) 395-7116

ALLAN HENRY Secretary (205) 236-3755

JIM REFFKIN Past President (602) 791-4896

JACK JUSTICE First Vice President (803) 642-6642

DAVE SIVERTSON Vice President (512) 453-7249

KATHY WOODS Treasurer (201) 329-9146

PAUL WALDMAN Legal Counsel (212) 354-8330

EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE

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CALIFORNIA DIVISION

MIDDLE STATES DIVISION

PACIFIC NORTHWEST DIVISION

BOB PARKER

ANDREW POGONYI

LISA MOLDREM

President (213) 542-1200

President (215) 233-3191

President (206) 526-0435

HANK LLOYD

PETER DAUB

CAROLYN LUMBER

Regional Vice President (714) 535-7740

Regional Vice President (215) 855-8103

Regional Vice President (503) 287-0250

EASTERN DIVISION

MIDWEST DIVISION

STEVE DIAMOND

MIKE HURLEY

President (201) 857-7476

President (216) 478-2712

RAY TUCKER

KIRK ANDERSON

Regional Vice President (718) 238-3880

Regional Vice President (513) 390-2740

FLORIDA DIVISION

MISSOURI VALLEY DIVISION

SAN DIEGO DIVISION

DON HENSON President (619) 435-7133

BEN PRESS Regional Vice President (619) 435-1255

MA'RK McMAHON

JOHN WILLIAMS

President (407) 482-0110

President (405) 242-5153

WILL HOAG

DOUG BOSWELL

Regional Vice President (305) 564-1271

Regional Vice President (918) 496-1523

SOUTHERN DIVISION

HAWAII DIVISION

NEW ENGLAND DIVISION

MARK SKILLICORN

LARRY ABRAMS

President (912) 474-5075

President (808) 943-2279 DINO BONDALLIAN Regional Vice President (808) 322-3441

President (802) 496-6412 Regional Vice President (603) 772-6191

INTERMOUNTAIN DIVISION

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA DIVISION

DAVE BROWN

DOUG ATKINSON

President (719) 495-0358

President (916) 482-6111

JOHN WILLIAMS

DAVE HOUSTON

Reg ional Vice President (303) 530-3328

Regional Vice President (415) 435-3929

MIDDLE ATLANTIC DIVISION

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PHIL LANCASTER

President (804) 794-7400

President (612) 854-0322

President (214) 931 -7326

LARRY LINEBERRY

STEVE WILKINSON

BOB KING

Regional Vice President (703) 989-8728

Regional Vice President (507) 931-1614

Regional Vice President (713) 622-5921

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HOWARD BURNETT

RANDY STEPHENS

TOM CASCARANO Reg ional Vice President (205) 956-8585

SOUTHWEST DIVISION

BRIAN CHENEY President (602) 840-6412

TEXAS DIVISION

The ABC's of TIC One sure way to promote the game is to back your area Tennis Industry Council

by Rod Dulany, USPTA President

I n the alphabet soup of tennis industry acronyms, "TIC " stands for something valuable. It is the Tennis Industry Council, a group of industry leaders wh ich pools its business and marketing expertise for a common purpose - the growth of tennis.

The first TIC "Tennis Forum " was held in Sarasota, Florida, in 1986. The objective of this meeting was to find ways to end the decline of tennis in the United States.

Complacency had set in during the 1970s boom period, and without a common meeting ground for the sport's governing bodies, the decline continued until it became a financial necessity for the industry to unite.

The first Tennis Forum represented a giant step toward a united front. It was the consensus of the attendees that a com prehensive survey on the game should be commissioned - later named "Why People Play" - and that the council should return the following year to evaluate the results.

From this, the TIC Executive Committee was formed and now meets three to four times each year in an effort to carry out the mandates from the annual Tenn is Forum. It has taken a lot of effort by a lot of people, including excellent leadership from the likes of TIC Chairpersons Bill Fix, Bud Dealy and Doug Fonte, to create models of social/fun programs for the recreational player to balance the more competitive programs for the serious player which are already in place. Examples include the National Tenn is Fair in New York, Hawaii Tennis Weekend , the Phoen ix Corporate

League and Hot Line, the "Try Tennis" pilot for resorts and Chicago Matinee Tennis.

Each of these pilots meets the requirement of being a new, entry-level program with ongoing continuity and fills a void in its region.

Now a new challenge lies ahead - to form 100 area Tennis Industry Councils across the country. These councils will help fill voids in their areas and will fashion programs to create renewed interest in the sport. They will try to develop a stronger volunteer base to assist in attracting new players and in enhancing the enjoyment of existing players.

It has taken a lot of effort by a lot of people to create models of social programs for the recr eational player. ..

It's only natural that USPTA Professionals play an integral role in these area councils.

The tennis-teaching professional is trained in implementing these types of programs and works daily with the very people we are trying to service.

As a tennis leader in your commun ity, you are an obvious candidate to serve on your area council. So, when called on to help in this endeavor, please say yes. This is one union you won 't regret having joined.

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ANNOUNCEMENTS DOMINO'S TEAMTENHIS NEW ADDRESS

SCRAPBOOKS DUE Division Awards Scrapbooks are due on August 15, 1989. Please send them to Allan Henry at Anniston Country Club, 601 Highland Avenue,' Box 1557, Anniston, AL 36201 .

Also, Individual National Pro of the Year Scrapbooks are due August 15, 1989 and should be sent directly to Allan Henry.

Domino's Pizza TEAMTENNIS is moving its office to a new location. Effective July 1, 1989 the new National Headquarters address for both the professional and recreational leagues will be: DOMINO'S PIZZA TEAMTENNIS 445 NORTH WELLS SUITE #404 CHICAGO, IL 6061 0

IMPORTANT: CONVENTION DRESS CODE

NEW TELEPHONE NUMBER: 312-245-5300 NEW FACSIMILE NUMBER: 312-245-5321 ·-

The 800 toll-free recreational telephone number has not changed , it is • 1-800-TEAMTEN .

In the spirit of cooperativeness and professionalism , persons attending this year's USPTA National Convention are asked to abide by established dress-code regulations at the Convention site. This means proper dinner attire, including sports jackets

for men, in certain restaurants. On the golf course, proper golf attire is requested, including golf shoes or tennis shoes, slacks or midlength shorts. Tennis shorts are not considered appropriate attire. In addition, men are asked to wear collared shirts and not T-shirts or tank tops. Thank you in advance for your cooperation .

DRESS CODE FOR CONVENTION TOURNAMENTS Please be advised that all participants in the USPTA National Championships and the USPTA National Team Championships wi ll be required to be properly dressed for these events. A collared shirt is considered _ proper attire and players will not be permitted to compete in T-shirts.

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US PTA EMPLOYMENT LISTINGS

Tennis Professionals

The role of the tennis-teaching professional is ever-changing. Now comes a new breed of professional, who, . due to the evolving business side of tennis, must be prepared to handle a variety of challenges off the court as well as on.

These needs are simultaneously served by the USPT A Employment Listings, the most comprehensive and up-to-date source for job market information in the industry. Through this bi-weekly job listing service, clubs gain access to hundreds

of certified USPTA Professionals who are specifically interested in job openings. These tennis teachers are uniquely qualified to serve clubs, communities and schools in a truly professional manner. Employers know that the label "USPTA Professional" is a guarantee of honesty, integrity and quality and that these teaching professionals have had their knowledge and abilities thoroughly examined.

In turn, teaching professionals receive the most current information available on quality job openings at leading clubs and facilities. Due to USPTA's vast penetration of this market, there is . nowhere else a teaching professional can turn for more current listings of available jobs.

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"NEW MEMBERS" A heaf!Y ~elco_me to the new USPTA m~mbers who have fulfilled all requirements for membership from Apri/1 , 1989 to May 31 , 1989. The followmg ts a ltst of those members, thetr member sponsors and their divisions.

NEW MEMBERS

SPONSORS

CALIFORNIA P. Dent Mitchell D. Bridge M. Lanahan Roger Bruce H. Lloyd Curt Condon R. Workman Christopher F. Emery H. Lloyd Michael W. Fedderly, Jr. Paul E. Fiala ¡ K. Lyons P. Xanthos Vahe Gazarian M. Hirtler Christian J. Jochum R. Clark Donald D. Locke S. Hosohama Paul T. Nakatsuka D. Turner Tony J. Parzanese M. Hirtler Barbara A Spotts R. Hochstadter Christopher Tattersall Herbert VonHammerstein J . Santarsiere EASTERN Jack Bucco Manju Chikkappa Todd J. Collins Liz Y. Jaffe Ernie Katko Ernest E. Norris Lisa C. Pento Carlos A Soler Dalton 0. Steer Charles Szymanski William J. Tyrrell FLORIDA PatriciaN . Allison William 'W . Anderson Tharakeswara Basappa Michael L. Caboy Kiko Castillo Scott H. Ehrlich Glenn C. Gollnick Bryan C. Hiner Donald J. Petrine Ricardo R. Sanchez Danny J. Tarpley Mark Townsend INTERMOUNTAIN Kay G. Barney Paul E. Beck Mark A Bishop Michael B. Clark Edward S. Foley Benjamin J. Gaieski Richard A Hillway INTERNATIONAL Eduardo F. Magadan Francisco Soldevila JPTA Abe Yoshimasa Hitoshi Endo Hiroshi Fujita 6

D. Rosenberg E. Ellis M. Lange E. Ellis M. Schaller N. Noor M. Mahoney S. Smith D. Burgess M. Mahoney K. McGlynn

G. Coopman R. Etienne J. Lambert C. Laliberte J. Beardsworth S. Rayner B. Braunstein B. Gadusek P. Mason R. Off J. Snell R. Hopson

G. Hodsdon J. Williams D. Brown D. Mcintosh M. Moyie S. Gurney D. Brown

F. Velasco G. Bacso

M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano

Junko Goryohara Mie Gotto Mari Hayasaka Akemitsu Hirata Kazuhiro Horie Akira Ichikawa Hitoshi lnayama Hiroyasu lttogi Ritsuko Kamimura Suekichi Kano Keiko Karube Shu Katayama Toru Kawachidani Kiyoshi Kawaguchi Miwako Kida Kiyomi Kinugasa Masakazu Kohchi Hitoshi Kumada Fumiko Minagawa Noriyuki Minagawa Kazuhiro Mizuhara Takahiko Murai Masumi Nakazawa Shigeo Nogushi Takeshi Nomoto Hatsue Obata Takahiro Ohki Yasuo Ohkuma Kazumasa Ohshima Yukio Ohshiro Yumi Ohtsuyama Shinichi Okamura Hiroyuki Saeki Hiroyuki Saito Kan Saitoh Tatsuya Sakamoto Manabu Sato Toshihiko Shinya Hiromi Sugiura Hitoshi Takahashi Atsushi Tashiro Yoshinari Teranaka Fumio Tetsuyama Masaru Tsuji Manabu Tsutsui Katsunori Ukai Takashi Watanabe Michiyo Yamada Chiyoko Yamashita Hiroya Yasukawa Yoshitaka Yuki

MIDDLE ATLANTIC James R. McAllister Jeffrey H. Mount Brian D. Ratzlaff Wendy H. Stevens Michael W. Tierney Adrian M. Zahand MIDDLE STATES C. Brant Switzler

M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano ¡M. Hirano M. Hirano M. Hirano R. Bohrnstedt S. Schultz T. Hawkins T. Hawkins M. Hublitz T. Meyer

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MIDWEST J. Andrew Beth A Barden T. Samons Steven J. Behrman J. Groppel Tim Beyer J. Thoma John C. Bowbin E. Brune Diane R. Brown P. MacDonald Peter H. Burling T. Samons Debra A Burnett T. Samons David A Cassis K. Anderson Michael E. Center S. Schultz Samuel R. Chrome B. Bindelgrass Kevin M. Clancy S. Horn Donald J. Egler T. Samons Sheila Evans J. Stassen Thomas E. Fargo D. Wiest Albert Garcia S. Schultz Natalie S. Geyer M. Harris Scott M. Greenberg J. Taylor MichaeiJ. Greenspan E. Rutz Linda E. Guentert E. Brune Prem C. Gupta R. Schroeder Michael G. Haber S. Schultz Kurt E. Hammerschmidt T. Samons C. Brad Holmes T. Holmes James H. Hurrish T. Samons Michael K. Johnson S. Schultz Patrick S. Kearns T. Samons William R. Knight E. Brune Stig Ljunggren S. Gothard Jimmie W. Lopez R. Vetter Lisa A Martin J. Davis Thomas J. Martin M. Stiltz Leslie H. McPeek S. Schultz Laurie K. Meyer M. Stine Stacey Miles B. Skurdall Jennifer A Mundel T. Samons Per Anders Nilhagen B. Blankenbaker Philip D. Norton T. Samons Jill Patterson G. Parks Ricky E. Redmon B. Blankenbaker Robert R. Reed, Ill R. Walkup S. Bertram Robinson K. Hlady Michael K. Rose K. Hlady George E. Russell F. Harrington Horst Schroeder, Jr. D. Covington Troy Slone T. Samons Jeff T. Sm ith J. Stassen William M. Smith M. Welnetz Michael Spletter G. Parks Jeffrey A Thomas S. Smith Craig Thornton S. Schultz Stephen C. Tripp K. Hice Brian Viellete I. Harris Paul D. Vrzal S. Schultz Brian N. Wardhammar S. Schultz Kathleen M. Watch E. Brune Nancee K. Weigel K. Hlandy Steven S. Weitz G. Backus Chris A Willingham T. Samons Mark C. Woldmoe E. Brune Barbara Wynne

MISSOURI VALLEY Peggy M. Connor Clifford G. Draper Rick J. Fernandez Norman H. Hamm Katherine Hawkins George H. Hill Christopher J. Hubbard Richard J. Prochaska John R. Rasmussen Bradley J. Trost

E. Hubbs M. Lohan R. Sharp J. Hines S. Sloboth J. Hines J. Hines T. Ovici J. Hines J. Williams

NATIONAL Kim Michael Wittenberg

P. MacDonald

NEW ENGLAND Nicholas J. Camera Bradford B. Easterbrook

B. Wall B. Levine

NORTHERN CALIFORNIA Lauralee Barbaria R. Heckelman S. Shifler Dave A Bradley T. Sunderland Patricia A Cobb K. Shein Andrew L. Combs D. Miller Vickie R. Corrales R. Solomon Ron L. Dyson A VanDever Patrick A Fagen Frank C. Hall S. Tiffen B. Randolph Kari L. Hamlin Alvin D. Hom B. Randolph

Christopher M. Horne Clayton P. Maynor Larry M. McMullen My Linh Phan Jim Rakela Wendy Schwartz Denise T. Tom Ton D. Tran Karen Tuomi Lucille J. Ushakoff John P. Williams

NORTHWEST David W. Belcher Todd R. Carroll Walter Johnson J.R. Lampley Michelle Olson Michael J. Premo PACIFIC NORTHWEST Stephen Dault David J. Dickson Ross T. Eaton Bobby R. Johnson Sherry Mullen-Strang Jason D. Quigley McKay Stevens Michele K. Stockman

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J. Bedilion J.Young H. Kamakana G. Collins J. Thomas B. Randolph H. Kamakana J. Schnarr G. Lehman S. Martin

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T. Butorac J. Arp D. Rudrud G. Beard J. Eberhart

P. Moseby R. Buren B. Stanley J. Adkisson J. Strang R. Buren D. Harlan J. Adkisson

SAN DIEGO Kefi Benjamin Lydia K. Fletcher Robert Hall Jeffrey F. McCullough Skip Redondo Michael J. Reid David T. Solomon SOUTHERN Timothy Knowles Terry W. Peterson Roland Takenbroek Terrell R. West Timothy Whittington SOUTHWEST Paul R. Burns Leonard Bustos Jay B. Hitchcock Jim H. Horne Kenneth W. Jablonski

G. Griffin B. Scott C. Marshall D. Henson B. Press B. Tannenbaum G. Young

M. Rearden L. Benton G. Bacso T. Thompson J. Peavy

M. VanZutphen J. McBeth T. Lindstrom B. Thorfinnson B. Waits

TEXAS Glenn J. Barton R. Grammen .

Christopher Blue P. Fineman Samuel R. Chadwell T. Smith William D. Morehouse, Jr. R. Whittington Margaret Redfearn B. King Wayne Sluice K. McAllister

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SPECIALTY COURSES W

hat are Specialty Courses? They are the educational wave of the future for the tennis-teaching profession as it moves increasingly toward specialization. USPTA is offering three dynamic Specialty Courses at this year's National Convention in Boca Raton, Florida. These three courses, conducted by noted specialists in the field, are being offered at significantly reduced rates separate from the Convention registration fee.

GROUP INSTRUCfiON

PRO SHOP/BUSINESS MANAGEMENT

HUMAN RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

September 16 - 17

September 18-19

George Bacso, Course Director Skills needed to organize and conduct small and large group lessons.

Bob Smyth, Course Director Basic computer skills in operating a business. Emphasis on beginner computer applications for the tennis pro shop.

September 24-25 Barbara Braunstein, Course Director Areas of human resource management pertinent to teaching tennis.

• How to Prepare Group Application Forms • Establishing a Theme for Lessons • Safety Procedu'res in Group LessoOfi • How to Work on Individual Problems Within a Group • Proper Rotation of Students • Assigning Homework • How to Establish the Level of the Group

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Backup and Security Set-up and .Operation Cost Justification Accounting Basics of Computer Systems Word Processing and Spread Sheet Business Applications

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"ASK THE PROFESSOR"

Sport Science and the USPTA Professional

by Dr. Jack Groppel, Ph.D. a.

I have been reading a lot recently about sport science and player development. To date, however, I am unsure how it will help me as a teaching professional and coach. Could you please shed some light on this and some of the issues of sport science like periodization?

Dr. Jack Groppel is the Director of Player Deve lopment for Harry Hopman/Saddlebrook International Tenn is and the Director of Sports and Health Development for Sadd lebrook Resort He is a USPTA Master Professi onal and the 1987 USPTANational Proof the Year. The author of over 150 articles about bi omechanics, fitness and nutrition, he is Instructional Editor for TENNIS magazine.

Dr. Groppel is also the Chairperson of the USPTA Advisory Comm ittee on Sport Science and Sports Medicine and he is a Sport Science Advisor to the USTA Player Development Program.

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A. Periodization - A frightening word to most of us until recent years. It has become the " hot item " in USTA Player Development circles because of its importance to any competitive tennis player. Is the concept really new? Many of us have heard the terms off-season, pre-season and in-season training as they relate to physical conditioning and skill development Periodization refers to these as well but it also includes that all-important intangible component of mental fitness; the freshness that allows a tournament player to reach peak performance. Yet, this combined approach to physiology and psychology is only one area that is currently being examined in the sport sc ience program of USTA Player Development Under the auspices of Dr. Jim Loehr, USTA Director of Sport Science, Paul Roetert, USTA Coordinator of Research, and the USTA Sport Science Committee, many tennis-specific educational and research projects are currently being conducted. The United States Tennis Association has identified the sport sciences as a major concern and is devoting financial as

well as human resources to thei r appl ication to tennis. Publications and video tapes have been and are be ing developed wh ich provide a vehicle for dissemination of sport science information. Topics of study include sport biomechanics, sport physiology, motor learning, sport nutrition, sport psychology, sports medicine , drug education and more.

An extremely important aspect of sport science applications in tennis is the involvement of the teaching professional. In fact, you are cruciaj to the dissemination of sport science to players of all ages and skill levels. For example, how many times have we heard the following questions: 1.

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What should I eat before a match?

How much distance runn ing should I do to train for tennis?

Will strength train ing . improve my game?

Should I jump to get more power on mv serve?

Why does my concentration wander when I'm up in a set?

Will it be difficult for me to change from a two-handed to a one-handed backhand?

Until recent years, many of us would gauge our answers based specifically on our own experience as players. But, we have to immediately ask ourselves "Does that make our answers correct?" Without understanding basic nutrition, how can we explain what foods will provide a player

with energy? Without realizing how the body's three energy systems work, how do we truly know the effects of distance running? With little study of the body's linked system and how forces are tranferred throughout, how can we offer information about strength training specific for tennis?

Psychologically, is it correct for us to teach a player to concentrate based on how we concentrated as players? The answer to question No. 6 is really difficult. Without basic knowledge in principles of learning, most teachers give instruction based on trial and error. With this approach, therefore, it' s anybody's guess how long it will take to convert from a two-handed to a onehanded backhand.

A plethora of sport science information currently exists and more research is being conducted all the time . When asked why a teaching professional should study the sport sciences, a few significant answers come to mind: 1.

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to enhance your intellectual energy; to broaden your depth as a professional ; to keep abreast with peers who are studying the sport sciences; to get involved in current concerns of USTA Player Development; to stay on the "cutting edge " of what's happening in tennis; to improve your own tennis training habits;

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to improve your earning potential through expanded classes (i .e., fitness and/or seminars) , and; to help your students improve at a faster (and improved) rate of tennis development.

The growth of sport science in tennis is strong and expanding. It's very possible that what we learned from research in 1985 will be outdated by 1991 so, for that very reason , it's important to stay up on current findings and become involved in educating your own players. I only hope that your thirst for knowledge is never quenched because you are certainly one of the most important components in player development. o

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Dates That Rate

December 16-1 7 December 18-19 December 27

Specialty Courses July 15-16 July 17-18 July 19-20 September 16-17 September 18-19 September 24-25 November 6-7 November 8-9 November 10-11

Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Boca Raton, FL Boca Raton , FL Boca Raton , FL Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos, CA Los Gatos, CA

Certification Training -courses

Exams and Upgrades July 9~ 10 July 10 July 15 July 14-15 July 14-15 July 19 July 22-23 July 29-30 July 29-30 July 30-31 July 31 August 6-7 August 7-8 August 8 August 18-1 9 August 19-20 August 20-21 August 20-21 August 27-28 September 10 September 10-11 September 11 September 23-24 September 25-26

Murrieta, CA Redlands, CA Atlanta, GA Minneapolis, MN Orlando, FL Carmichael , CA Monroeville, PA Flushing, NY Nashville, TN Vienna, VA Chicago, IL Denver, CO Cherry Hill, NJ Princeton, NJ Destin, FL Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA Montgomery, TX Houston, TX Vienna, VA Murrieta, CA Woodland Hills, CA Boca Raton , FL Chicago, IL

Tampa, FL Denver, CO Crystal River, FL

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Murrieta, CA Atlanta, GA Monroeville, PA Nashville, TN Flushing, NY Vienna, VA Denver, CO • Destin, FL Nashville, TN Atlanta, GA Houston, TX Murrieta, CA Boca Raton , FL Chicago, IL Tampa, FL Tampa, FL Columbus, OH Los Gatos, CA Tampa, FL

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The following dates and sites are the revised schedule of USPTA educational events to be held in 1989. These dates are slightly different from those that appeared in the last issue due to last minute additions. For further information, contact the Education Department at the USPTA National Headquarters, (813) 9 73-3 777.

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Bui~lding Your Membership New at a club? Here's some helpful advice

by Dave M cKinney S o you have taken a position at a new

Dave McKinney is the Director of Tennis at th e Cabrillo Racquet Club in Camarillo, Calif.

Previ@usly Dave was the Tenn is Director at the Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club in Ojai , Cal if. While there he rebui lt the tennis membership and program, increasing yearly dues profits and memberships to a record high for the club. He also has coached nationally and sectionally ranked juniors in California. Dave has directed tennis programs in Fiji and has helped the Fiji Lawn Tennis Association develop its national junior prog ram and national tennis league program .

In addition , he has taught tennis domestically at the Sports Core in Kohler, Wise., the Hawai i Kai Tenn is Club in Honolu lu and internati onally at the Doha Club in Doha, Qatar and Tenniscamp Stanglwirt in Kitzbuhl, Austria.

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tennis club, a recently renovated club or perhaps a club with a dwindling membersh ip. In doing so, it is understood that in addition to the tennis program , you will be responsible for building the membership.

You could have your work cut out unless your club is located in a fabulous area, offers only the best amenities and has no competition for members. Or unless the area is filled with people with available money who are prepared to pound on the doors of your club until it opens.

Unfortunately, situations like this don 't exist. The club business is becoming increasingly competitive as clubs frantical ly try to find cost-effective ways to bring in new members while holding onto their existing members. However, before you begin to tackle your new task, you need to plan.

First of all , you need to get a handle on the situation at your club. This means taking the time to consider the following facets of your club: Strengths and Weaknesses. Get to know the features of your club that are unique to the area, and know which programs and fac ilities are strengths and which ones are weaknesses. What are the limitations? How should you work on these weaknesses?

Potential members are bound to ask, and you have to be prepared with good answers.

Competition Analysis. Look at the surround ing clubs and their programs. What do they have going? What are their strengths and their weaknesses? Compare the other clubs to yours and be sure to think about potential members. What aspects will potential members take into account when comparing clubs?

Target Market. Who are you trying to attract to your club? Is your facility good for families? Adults? Juniors? And , what about the community - is it made up mostly of sen ior citizens or young families? Are the member dues at your club overly expensive or reasonable? Who in your area can afford your dues? All of these things will help you get an idea of who you should target in your member recruiting efforts.

Your Position in the Area. Taking into account all of the above, you can determine your club's position in the area. Ask yourself: How can I make my business more successful by emphasizing my strengths wh ile exposing my competitor's weaknesses?

Statement of Goals. This should account for Who, What and How. Who are you targeting to increase your membersh ip?

What are you going to offer and create for these new memberships? How should you go about doing it and how many memberships do you expect to sell? How large is your projected annual budget and how much do you expect in profits. Without goals, it is hard to push yourself or measure your progress throughout the year.

Whether building a new membership or rebui lding an existing one, the most critical period is the first six months. It is dur ~ng this period that your club becomes a source for gossip in the tennis and fitness community.

People are watching you closely, and you have an image to create. You need to create an image of activity and fun at your club. You have to show that you really care for your members through your lessons and activities and that you will show them an enjoyable, experience in tennis and fitness. You also must get very involved in the community, even in activities outside tennis such as charity events and community groups. Your involvement in these groups will help you create a large base of contacts in the area- and almost everyone knows someone who plays tennis. Hopefully, by meeting all these people you will achieve the most effective form of advertising - word-of-mouth .

Also, it is critical that you always be approachable and available. It may mean long hours of putting your memberships together, but you have to be there to be available for members as well as have an "open-door" policy so they can feel comfortable about approaching you at anytime.

As you plug along during your first six months on the job, the development of activity becomes vital. Remember: Activity breeds activity. There are numerous ways to create activities. Here are some ways of getting started:

A GRAND OPENING with lots of extras (but watch your spending).

An OPEN HOUSE to "meet the new professional " and "see our new program/faci Iity."

MEMBERSHIP/LESSON GIVEAWAYS during the open house or through promotional signups.

DISCOUNTED MEMBERSHIPS during the grand opening.

LOCAL TOURNAMENTS. COMPLIMENTARY LESSONS and an ADULT-JUNIOR CLINIC. EXHIBITIONS, or special productions (e.g. Peter Burwash International Tennis Show).

TRIAL MEMBERSHIPS, which are priced inexpensively on a three-month trial basis.

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Next, how to go about advertising your club. There are many ways to approach this task, however, some can be very expensive and har.d on your budget initially. As mentioned "'earlier, word-of-mouth is the most effective form of advertising and is also the least expensive. But, in order to reach the community more quickly, you need to reach beyond. The following are advertising ideas which can be more cost-effective than utilizing newspaper, radio or TV. Press Releases. Your efforts in initiating a new club or program are worthy of at least some coverage from your local newspaper(s). With every coming or completed club activity, such as a league, tournament, lessons or special events, you should send an announcement to your local newspaper(s) in the form of a press release.

Sometimes, newspapers need stories to fill their pages, and for both you and your club, this is an extremely effective form of free advertising.

Yellow Pages. Total newcomers to an area often consult the Yellow Pages when searching for a club to join . Bear in mind people usually have their minds made up when they approach the Yellow Pages; therefore, you simply need to "close" the sale. It is not uncommon for Yellow Pages advertisers to make up to 10 times the cost of their ad in resulti~g sales.

Direct Mail. Two good sources for specific mailing addresses are your area Volvo League and Domino's Pizza League coordinators. They usually have mailing lists and are willing to help. Local tennis publications make for another good source , but they usually charge a fee for their mailing lists. Large magazines such as TEN,NIS and World Tennis also have lists, but are even more expensive.

With the direct mailing, be sure to use good timing. Avoid having your mailings arrive on Mondays (the heaviest mail day, meaning your mailing can get "lost in the shuffle ") or on Fridays and Saturdays (too near the weekend, therefore, you won 't receive the attention you need).

Tournament/Shopper Guides. Consider advertising in tournament guides or rankings sheets published by local and county tennis associations. This is an inexpensive means of advertising and reaches a particular group of competitive players. In addition, shopper guides list local merchants and are effective for reaching people who are specifically looking and have money to shop. These people may also be in the market for a tennis membership.

Classified Ads. These are inexpensive and well-read . You can usually get good results with a classified ad under the "sporting goods" or "miscellaneous" sections. You might want to word it, "TENNIS MEMBERSHIPS FOR SALE! " and follow with the club name and "special introductory offer for trial memberships. " As your club continues to grow, it is important to create a club culture that meets the needs and desires of the membership. As your members spend more time at the club, it will become their "home away from home," which is exactly how you want them to feel. Because when this happens they will spend more money on your services, making you a profit, and, ultimately, they will get what is called " My Club Syndrome." They will begin to suggest to their friends, "Why don't you come on over to my club?" In many cases, these friends will join your club, too, which will further increase your word -of-mouth advertising . As you can see , this process is

self-perpetuating.

Finally, in all stages of building your membership, remember the "Quadruple P Theory": PERSISTENCE+ PATIENCE+ PERFECTION = PROFITS (increased memberships and lessons).

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not too late you to attend the 62 nd USPTA National Convention! There 'll be sun and sand, innovative education, sizzling tournament action and great fun for everyone when the annual meeting of the USPTA membership visits the renowned Boca Raton Resort and Club September 16-24.

As always, the Convention will revolve around continuing tennis-teacher education.

As many as 40 seminars will be held, with leading industry spokespersons covering a wide range of relevant topics. Each day will bring new topics and new speakers, all ' structured to help the teaching professional meet today's growing challenges on-court as well as off.

When the sun goes down, the Convention lights up with our "Party-A-Night" package!

This means non-stop fun throughout Convention WeeR and a chance for attendees to relax and get acquainted with one another. It's the perfect answer to a full day of activity.

To Re@fster Simply fill out the Convention Registration Form on page 17 and return it to the US PTA National Headquarters by August 18. Fees are: $130 per member, $145 per nonmember, $70 per spouse. Forms received

after August 18 must be accompanied by an additional $20 Jate fee. Important: Children, relatives and guests other than spouses are considered non-membe~s . Each registrant will recieve a complimentary ticket for the Annual Awards Breakfast.

To Reserve a Room Just fill out the Room Reservation on page 19 and send it directly to the Boca Raton Resort and Club. This form includes information on room rates and must be sent in to reserve a room - calls will not be accepted to reserve rooms. For descriptions of available rooms, you may call the resort directly at 1-800-327-01 01 . To arrange for room-sharing, call the USPTA National Headquarters at 1-813-973-3777. A deposit equal to one night's room fare is required with all room-share reservations and must be paid through the National Headquarters.

Getting to and from Boca Raton Special Convention discounts on airfare and car rentals are available ONLY through Great Escape Travel. Due to the limited number of availabe flights into and out of Palm Beach and Fort Lauderdale, Great Escape Travel has booked a block of seats on selected flights exclusively for USPTA members. For economy and convenience, contact Great Escape Travel at 1-800-5253402, or 1-800-445-9855 in Colorado.

The Seminars This year's slate of educational seminars is our most impressive ever. Topics include teaching /playing, stringing, programming activities, pro shop/retail, human resource management, management, sport science and career development, among others. All are vital in light of the increased roles assumed by today's teaching professional.

The National Tournaments For many a member, the highlight of Convention Week is competing in either or both of the USPTA national tournaments . And this year, the prize money has been expanded - to $20,000 for the USPTA National Championships and $10,000 for the USPTA National Team Championships. Both are open to men and women of all ages and include singles, doubles, and mixeddoubles categories. See the Tournament Registration Forms on pages 24-25.

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The Annual Awards Breakfast USPTA's Annual Awards Breakfast, complimentary to all Convention attendees, will be held Wednesday, September 20.

Members, divisions, endorsees and supporters will be honored or recognized .

Categories include: Professional of the Year, Coach of the Year, Player of the Year, Division of the Year, Newsletter of the Year. New Master Professionals in 1989 also will be honored.

"Battle of the Divisions" Styled similar to TV's " Battle of the Network Stars," this zany, multi-faceted competition brings members together for two days of fun and laughs . USPTA's fifth annual "Battle" takes contestants to the land, water and stage as they vie for the coveted Points Championships. Events tentatively scheduled are: Dinghy Boat Race , Swim Race , Volleyball , Ping Pong , Golf Putt, Water Balloon Toss, Tricycle Race , 3-mile Fun Run Participation and Lip Sync Contest.

Let's Party!

One of the most rewarding aspects of the " Convention Experience " is being able to mix and mingle with other members at any of the nightly social gettogethers scheduled . Our " Party-A-Night" package covers complimentary cocktail parties, cookouts and the climactic "Battle Bash Extravaganza." Our "Welcoming Party" will again be held in conjunction with the Open Singles Finals of the US PTA National Championships , on Tuesday, September 19. There 'll also be parties hosted by Prince and Penn as well as the " Battle Bash Extravaganza" on Saturday, September 23 , during which competing divisions will conclude the Battle of the Divisions with the hilarious Lip Sync Contest. All in all , it promises to be one fun-filled weeki Other Activities Specialty Courses, Certification Training Courses, spouse activities, our daily 3mile Fun Run and our fourth annual Golf Tournament are just a few of the additional events scheduled. USPTA's Convention Week is an experience no teaching professional can afford to miss. Be a part of "Beaches, Backhands & Bocal " Register now to attend the 1989 USPTA National Convention in Boca Raton , Florida.

DON'T MISS THE TENNIS EVENT OF

THE YEAR! USPTA NATIONAL CONVENTION September 16 - 24 This could only be the 1989 US PTA National Convention. There's plenty of fun and excitement awaiting you at the Boca Raton Resort and Club directly on the beach in Boca Raton , Florida. From educational seminars to competitive tournament action, the USPTA National Convention has it all!

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"BEACHES, BACKHANDS & BOCA" SEPTEMBER 16-24, 1989 DEADLINES Convention Registration Due: August 18, 1989 PARTICIPANT INFORMATION

Hotel Reservation Due: August 27, 1989

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HOUSING For room reservations, please call The Boca Raton Resort and Club at 800-327-0101 and request a room reservation card to be sent to you or call the National Headquarters. Interested in sharing a room? Give us a call at the National Headquarters to make special arrangements (813) 973-3777.

REGISTRATION Please register me for the 1989 USPTA National Convention "Beaches, Backhands & Boca" (Check those which apply. All registrations received after August 18 will incur an additional $20.00 late fee!) _ _ Member Fee _ _ Non-Member Fee _ _ Spouse TOTAL

$130 $145 $70

(Spouses must register in order to receive a fantastic package of parties and products.)

PAYMENT OPTIONS Make check or money order payable to: USPTA

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Boca Raton Resort and Club Located on the sandy shores of Florida's Gold Coast just a short drive from Miami and Fort Lauderdale, the Boca Raton Resort and Club is the site for this year's USPTA National Convention , scheduled September 16-24. Attendees of USPTA's annual showcase event will share with Robert Redford, Gerald Ford, Bill Cosby and Elizabeth Taylor the distinction of having stayed at one of America's truly great resorts.

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The Boca Raton Resort and Club¡ recently underwent a $40 million refurbishment affecting practically all areas, including the tennis and golf facilities, which are rated among the finest in the country. The tennis boasts of an oceanside setting, 22 meticulously maintained Har-Tru courts and the presence of touring pro Tim Gullikson. And a second 18-hole championship golf course has been added.

The Boca Raton Resort and Club is also unmatched for accommodations. Nearly half

of its 1,000 rooms have a water view and all come with an abundance of class, elegance and style ... at a price affordable to USPTA National Convention attendees. Equally impressive is the food , which caters to the discriminating taste.

USPTA welcomes all of its members to the 1989 National Convention, whose theme is " Beaches, Backhands & Boca." Hotel registration information is provided for your convenience on the opposite page. YOU MUST SEND IN THE REGISTRATION FORM TO RESERVE A ROOM (PHONE RESERVATIONS ARE NOT ACCEPTED). If you have any questions concerning room reservations please call the Boca Raton Resort directly at 1-800-327-0101 .

As one of the tennis industry's highlight events of the year, the USPTA National Convention traditionally serves up a hardy menu of educational seminars, tennis and golf competition and social functions , at the premier resort. For 1989, it appears the menu will be bigger and better than ever!

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Please complete this form and return it to the Hotel no later than August 27, 1989: Send to: Boca Raton Resort and Club Conference: USPTA National Convention P.O . Box 225 Conference Dates: September 16-24, 1989 Boca Raton , Florida 33429 Conference Code: USPT Attn : Convention Reservations Arrival Date: _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ __

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• Please include one night's room revenue plus 9% tax as a deposit (in the form of credit card number or check) which will hold your room until 2:00a.m. of the morning following your scheduled arrival date. Upon arrival , the deposit will be applied to the last confirmed night of the reservation. In the event of your early departure , the deposit is non-refundable unless the Hotel is notified prior to or at the time of check-in.

Check-in time is after 3:00 pm.

Check-out time is 12:00 noon.

• Cancellation notice of 7 days is required for a refund. Early departure will result in forfeiture of deposit. When cancelling or changing your reservation by telephone, be · sure to obtain a cancellation or confirmation number.

• A daily service charge of $4 will be added to your room account to cover housekeeping personnel, bellman for arrival and departure, front door and parking attendants . Room rates and service charges are plus any applicable Florida tax.

• The Hotel will make every effort to honor requests for specific types and locations of rooms. However, on occasions when such requests cannot be met, the Hotel reserves the right to provide alternate accommodations .

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Taking Tennis Into The 90's...

USTATennis Tennis is a hot topic these days. There's a new emphasis on involving everyone in the game -from introducing youngsters to short tennis, to encouraging adults to pick up a racquet and helping our promising American juniors take their talent and potential to center court at the Grand Slam events. Taking tennis into the 90's wijl

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require the latest information on programming, new techniques, fundraising and sport science, and the 1989 United States Tennis Association Tennis Teachers Conference is ready to open the doors to a whole new universe of tennis exploration.

Join your fellow USPTA professionals, many of whom will be speakers at the 19th

annual Conference. The voyage begins at The Sheraton Centre in New York City on August 30 and runs through September 1.

Nick Bollettieri, Tom Gorman, Jack Groppel, Billie Jean King, Jim Loehr, and the U.S. National Coaches are just some of the stars who will lead the quest for achieving tenn.is excellence at your school, park, club or community association.

"USPTA pros make up half of the USTA Tennis Teachers Conference faculty this year, and of those, five are master professionals, " said Sean Sloane, director of the Conference. "The USTA appreciates their participation in this event, and the support given year-round by so¡ many USPTA pros in delivering USTA grassroots programs. By working together, teaching professionals and the USTA can bring tennis to individuals across the country."

What topics are hot in '89? Increasing recreational tennis opportunities for youngsters and adults, sport science as it relates to tennis and the continuing implementation of the USTA Player Development Program .

There 's a new spirit of adventure, as the USTA, the tennis industry, teaching professionals and tennis enthusiasts in local communities join together in increasing the activities and opportunities for players at every level. Highlighting USPTA professionals, let's blast off!

One path of the voyage will journey through new programs and ideas for recreational tennis. Discover the USTA's newest innovation for intramural tennis- USTA ShortTennis. Randy Hester will demonstrate . this scaled down version of the game, sure to be a hit with even the smallest explorer.

Jack Justice will take command for a session on "Inner City Tennis Programming " with Ann Koger, and Gordon Collins will present " Doubles Strategy & Situations. " When it comes to adult recreational tennis players, Dave Schobel will share his experience in coordinating America's largest adult program , USTA/Volvo Tennis League.

Teachers Conference He will also chart a clear course for implementing the National Tennis Rating Program . For those interested in noncompetit ive adult programm ing , Spike Gonzales will commence a trek through programming fun and fitness into adult tennis.

Sport science is the wave of the future, and the USTA Conference will provide the ¡ latest findings to help you in preparing athletes for any level of competition . Join the sport science crew of Jack Groppel, Jim Loehr, Ann Quinn , and Paul Roetert as they explain the exc iting technological heights being reached in junior tennis.

You 'll end your journey with new drills, and understanding of the six dimensions of sport science, stretching routines, and the results of a sport science test taken by

members of the U.S. National Team , to use in evaluating your players.

If your work on Earth revolves around a club, choose the "fiscal fitness" path of exploration. Gary Boden miller will show you how to make every day at the club special with promotions galore! He'll also give pointers on making your teaching staff more professional and profitable. Larry Hampton has a gravity grip on personal computers for teaching professionals and Jim Vidamour will provide "Pro Shop Tips and Promotions." Also, Mark McMahon is prepared to share innovative programming and handicapping for the senior set.

A team coaching module has been designed to help coaches gear up for their best fall season yet. Bob Bayliss, men 's tennis coach at Notre Dame, will have his

team on hand to demonstrate his coaching techniques. In addition, Southern Methodist University coach Dennis Ralston will point out ways to individualize your team coaching approach.

Finally, it has been nearly two years since the USTA Player Development Program began pioneering an American course for talented junior players. Today, there is a U.S. National Team , a training assistance program , and USTA touring pros. In addition , two regional training centers are firmly in orbit, and a number of area training centers are being piloted. "Join the Quest: See America's Best" featuring U.S. National Coaches Nick Saviano, Lynne Rolley and the U.S. National Team. Learn how to develop disciplined players with Ron Woods, ¡ or how to prepare for a tournament: body, mind and soul , with Ann Quinn. Nick Bollettieri will demonstrate how to adapt your teaching to the new trends in tennis.

The direction for helping young players excel has never been clearer. The mission has begun , brJt it can only be fully implemented with your skills, input and experience. Climb on board!

For three days, you can rocket to a new dimension of tennis. Come journey with the USTA. Register for the full conference before August 1, and receive numerous bonuses including: conference fee reductions; a chance to win a free weekend at The Sheraton including deluxe accommodations and meals, and two free U.S. Open tickets to the Wednesday evening matches.

Don 't miss the launch! Send for your brochure and registration information by writing: USTA Tennis Teachers Conference, 707 Alexander Road, Princeton, NJ 08540.

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Jack Groppel (left) and Paul Roetert will be explaining the exciting technological heights being reached in junior tennis at this year 's Tenni s Teachers Confe,rence.

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United States Tennis Association

TENNIS TEACHERS CONFERENCE AUGUST 30, 31, SEPTEMBER 1, 1989

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ROCKET INTO THE 90'5 WITH THE USTA The Sheraton Centre, 7th Avenue & 52nd Street, New York City • full-size court • First-class accommodations • Luxurious meeting rooms • Easy access by subway to U.S. Open • Air travel discounts • Daily drawings for USTA sweatshirts

Advantages for Full Conference Registrants who Sign Up By August 1.

• Discounted registration fees • Welcoming Reception Tuesday evening, August 29 • Supper on the grounds of the U.S. Open, plus tickets to the Wednesday evening, August 30, U.S. Open matches, courtesy of the USTA

• Faculty Includes: Billie Jean King Dennis Van der Meer Nick Bollettieri Tom Gorman Jim Loehr Jack Groppel • Special Interest Modules Recreational Tennis Player Development Sport Science Fiscal Fitness Team Coaching

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Strategy and Tactics - July 19-20, 1989- Tampa, FL.

USPTA Middle States Division Outing - August 11 , 1989 - Philadelphia, PA.

Group Instruction - September 1617, 1989- Boca Raton , FL. Pro Shop/Business Management September 18-19, 1989 - Boca Raton , FL.

USPTA Missouri Valley Division Convention - August 18-20, 1989 - Lake of the Ozarks, MO. USTA Tennis Teachers ConferenceAugust 30-September 1, 1989 Sheraton Centre- New York City.

USPTA Southern Division Convention November 1-4, 1989 -The Country Club of Louisiana - Baton Rouge , LA. Club Managers Association of America (CMAA) - 63rd Annual Conference - January 29-February 2, 1990 - Marriott Orlando World Center ~ Orlando, FL.

Human Resource Management September 24-25, 1989- Boca Raton, FL. USPTA Northern California Division- Stead Open - August 8-13, 1989 - Moraga Country Club - Moraga, CA. USPTA Middle Atlantic Division Tournament -August 17-20, 1989- Harbor Tower Apartments- Portsmouth, VA

USPTA California Division Convention February 12, 1990 - U~LA.

USPTA Missouri Valley Division Tou rnament - August 18-20, 1989 - Four Seasons Lodge and Country Club - Lake of the Ozarks, MO.

SGMA-SUPER SHOW - February 22-25: 1990 - Georgia World Congress Center Atlanta, GA.

USPTA Florida Grand Prix Circuit -August 19-21 , 1989 - Gleneagles Country Club Delray Beach, FL.

USPTA Midwest Division Convention- March 2-3, 1990- Detroit, MI.

USPTA New England Division Tournament - September 8-1 0, 1989 - Point Judith Country Club- Narragansette, Rl.

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USPTA California Division Pro/Am Tournament - October 11-13, 1989 - Costa Mesa, CA. USPTA Southern Division Tournament- November 1-4, 1989 - Country Club of Louisiana- Baton Rouge, LA. USPTA Florida Grand Prix Circuit- November 4-6, 1989 - Bluewater Bay - Niceville, FL.

ournaments USPTA New England Division Tournament- July 14-16, 1989 - Yale University- New Haven, CT. USPTA Middle States Division 35 and Over Grasscourts - July 18-21 , 1989 - Philadelphia, PA. USPTA Eastern Division Tournament August 8, 1989 - National Tennis Center Flushing, NY.

Management Relations - November 6-7 , 1989 - Los Gatos, CA. Sports Biomechanics - November 8-9 , 1989 - Los Gatos, CA. Retail Shop Management - November 1011 , 1989 - Los Gatos, CA.

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USPTA Florida Division - Northeast District Educational Workday - June 24, 1989- ATP Headquarters, Ponte Vedra, FL. USTA Tune Up- August 23, 1989 - Pepperdine University - Malibu, CA. USPTA International Division - A" tigua Tennis Classic - October 8-15, 1989 . Curtain Bluff Resort - Antigua, West Indies.

USTA Tune Up - November 5, 1989 Manhattan Beach - California Division.

USPTA Florida Division Educational Forum - November 17-18, 1989 - City of Tampa Tennis Center- Tampa, FL.

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~Courses Sports Psychology - July 15-16, 1989 Tampa, FL. Fitness and Weight Training -July 17-18, 1989 - Tampa, FL. .

These dates and sites are the revis~d schedule of important events. These dates are tentative and subject to change without notice to the USPTA National Headquarters. For more information on any of these events please contact the Division implied. If your division is holding an important event and would like to have it listed, please contact the National Headquarters at {813) 9 73-3 777.

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$20,000 USPTA National Championships Date: September 15-19 (in the event of rain delays, the tournament may conclude on Wednesday, September 20).

Prize Money: $20,000 (prize money will be distributed based on the number of entries per event).

Surface Type: Clay Courts General Information: The USPTA National Championships will include singles and doubles events for both men and women in a variety of age divisions.

Matches: Matches will be conducted using two out of three tie-break sets with USTA rules governing play. A 15 minute default rule will be in effect. Players will be given a minimum of one hour rest between singles matches and one-half hour between singles and doubles or doubles and doubles.

Balls: Pro Penn Regular Play balls will be used throughout the tournament.

Dress Code: Proper tennis attire is required . PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN T-SHIRTS ~ Player Eligibility: Only current USPTA memb~rs in good standing who have pre-registered for the National Convention will be eligible to enter. Due to an Executive Committee

ruling , members participating in the Presidents' Caucus or serving on the Executive Committee or National Board may not compete in this tournament.

Event Limits: Players will be permitted to play in one singles, one doubles and one mixed event.

(WARNING - PLAYING THREE EVENTS ON SLOW FLORIDA CLAY COULD BE HAZARDOUS TO YOUR HEALTH .) Events will take place if two players or two teams participate.

Entry Fee: $50 for singles and $20 per person for doubles. (Make entry fee checks payable to: USPTA National Championships.)

General Starting Times and Entry Deadline: All singles entries must be received postmarked no later than Friday, August 19, 1989. No entries will be accepted over the telephone or without entry fees. The Convention pre-registration form (see page 17) and registration fee must accompany the entry form. Do not combine the Convention registration fee with the tournament entry fee. Convention reg istration fees may be charged to your Mastercard or Visa, however, tournament fees must be paid by check or money order.

Dates: Friday, September 15, 3:00 p.m.: Men 's open singles qualifying begins.

Saturday, September 16, 9:00a.m.: Men's open singles and men 's 35 singles main draw begins.

Saturday, September 16, 12:00 noon: Entries close for men 's open doubles and men 's 35 doubles.

Saturday, September 16, 3:00 p.m.: Play begins for men 's open doubles and men 's 35 doubles.

Sunday, September 17, 9:00 a.m.: Play begins for M40S, M45S, WOS, W35S. Sunday, September 17, 12:00 noon: Entries close for M400, M450, WOO, W350 and MXD. Sunday, September 17, 3:00 p.m.: Play begins for M40D, M45D, WOO, W35D. Sunday, September 17, 5:00 p.m.: Play begins for MXD. Monday, September 18, 9:00 a.m.: Play begins for M50S, M55S .. .. . Play Begins for W40S, W45S .. ...

Monday, September 18, 12:00 noon: Entries close for M50D, M55D .. .. . Entries close for W40D, W45D .....

Monday, September 18, 3:00 p.m.: Play starts in doubles divisions above.

Starting Time Cards: Starting time cards will be sent out to all singles entrants on September 1, 1989.

Sanctions: USPTA and USTA. USPTA National Tournament Committee Chairman: Dave Sivertson - Tomnament Director: Tom Krukiel Any comments on these events can be sent to Dave Sivertson, c/o USPTA National Headquarters, P.O. Box 7077, Wesley Chapel, Florida 34249.

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$10,000 USPTA National Team Championships Regular Team Championship: This event will be comprised of the following categories: 1. Two Men's Open Singles 2. Two Men's Open Doubles 3. One Men's 35 Singles 4. One Men's 35 Doubles 5. One Women's Singles 6. One Women's Doubles 7. One Mixed Doubles EACH TEAM MEMBER MAY PARTICIPATE IN ONE EVENT ONLY. Senior Team Championship: This event is comprised of the following categories: 1. Women's Junior Vets - 35 and over (two singles and one doubles) 2. Men's Senior Vets - 45 and over (two singles and one doubles) 3. Men's Masters - 55 and over (two singles and one doubles) 4. Men's Grand Masters - 65 and over (two singles and one doubles) Any USPTA member may enter the Senior Team Championships.

ONLY THOSE INDIVIDUALS SELECTED TO REPRESENT THEIR DIVISION IN THE SENIOR TEAM COMPETITION MAY ACCUMULATE POINTS. Date: September 20-23, (in the event of rain delays, the tournament may conclude on Sunday ..September 24).

Entry Deadline: All entries must be received by Friday, August 19, 1989. Entry forms must be accompanied by a check or money order for the appropriate fee and be made payable to: USPTA Team Championships.

Entries should be forwarded to the National Headquarters - Attention: Team Championships. Division Presidents are responsible for notifying the National Headquarters of the number of teams they are entering and for sending the appropriate entry fee(s) for the regular team matches. Completed team line-ups including the names of all players and substitutes must be submitted to the Tournament Director by 12:00 noon on Tuesday, September 19, 1989. All team members must be registered for the National Convention (see page 17).

Tournament Meeting: The seeding and draw will take place on Tuesday, September 19, at 6:00p.m. Team captains and/or Division Presidents are encouraged to attend as tournament rules and guidelines will be discussed at this time.

USPTA National Tournament Committee Chairman: Dave Sivertson -Tournament Director: Tom Krukiel

Time: Play will begin at 1:00 p.m. daily.

Prize Money: $10,000 Surface Type: Clay courts General Information: Matches will be conducted using two out of three tie break sets with USTA rules governing play. A 15 minute default rule will be in effect.

Balls: Pro Penn Regular Play balls will be used throughout the tournament.

Dress Code: Proper tennis attire is required . PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO COMPETE IN T-SHIRTS. Player Eligibility: Only current USPTA members in good standing who have pre-registered for the National Convention will be eligible to represent the division in which they reside .

Team members will be selected by their divisions. Each division may enter as many teams as they wish. Please contact your Division President for more information on ¡ how to become a participant in this event.

Entry Fee: Regular Team Championships: $175 per team (paid by Division).

Senior Team Championships: Singles events $20 - Doubles events $10 per person .

Any comments on these events c;an be sent to Dave Sivertson, c/o USPTA National Headquarters, P.O. Box 7077, Wesley Chapel, Florida 34249.

. IMPORTANT NOTICE: Absolutely no entries will be accepted unless BOTH convention registration fees and tournament entry fees are included.

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INDUSTRY ACTION

PRINCE INTRODUCES NEWLINE OF BAY I MACIDNES PRINCETON, N.J. - Prince Manufacturing, Inc. is introducing a new line of ball machines featuring wheel -driven , ball delivery technology. Offering a modern, electr ically efficient design , the new mach ines are the fir$t wheel driven models available from Prince.

"We're comm itted to developing a complete line of tennis products for both the teaching professional and player," said Bob Long , director of racquet sports for Prince. "As we continue to extend the Prince brand name to tennis fac ilities and cou rts worldwide, ball machines have be-

come an integral part of our overall marketing mix."

The three new wheel driven machines, the Prince PBM 400, PBM 200 and PBM 100, all feature increased ball capacity, more consistent ball delivery and greater ease of mechanical operation due to the dual motor, double wheel design. Additionally, the new ball machines offer quiet performance.

Prince Manufacturing's new top-of-theline ball machine, the PBM 400, is programmable for up to six different court locations with variable settings from line drives to high lobs, and extreme slice to heavy topspin . The ball speed can be programmed for anything from a slow toss to a 100 mph bullet. The bachine can hold 350 balls, with a projected interval capacity from one ball per second up to one ball per 10

seconds, including any interval in between.

The new Prince PBM 400 has remote con trol capability via radio transmitter and comes complete with a one-year limited warranty.

The new PBM 200 has a projectile capability of low line drives to high lobs, with speeds ranging from slow toss to 70 mph shots. Offering ball interval settings of once every 1.5, 3, or 4.5 seconds, the PBM 200 has a capacity of 150 balls and features remote control operation via a convenient foot pedal.

Rounding out the new wheel driven introductions from Prince is the PBM 100, wh ich has projection capabilities much like the PBM 200 with low drives and high lobs and speeds from a slow toss to 70 mph .

Also, ball intervals are the same with one ball every 1.5, 3, or 4.5 seconds. The PBM 100 has a capacity of 150 balls." All three new Prince ball machines will be available this August.

NEWS FROM CMAA

Prince's new line of ball machines are built for endurance with weather resistant exterior finishes and are designed to help coaches and ?II levels of players perfect their game.

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BETHESDA, Md. - Club Managers Association' of America (CMAA) proudly announces the creation of the Club Management Institute Foundation (CMIF) dedicated to the advancement of education and research in the club industry field and to doing cooperative projects with allied fields like tenn is, golf and hotels and foodservice.

The Foundation works as a separate entity wh ich works in cooperation with the CMAA but is none the less distinct. It operates out of the CMAA Nati onal Headquarters enabl ing its staff to draw upon the knowledge of the Association 's staff, information sou rces and strong relationships with allied associations.

The Foundation 's primary mission is to secure funding for projects like: Establishing a course of study in colleges and uni versities specifically geared to the club industry; Award ing scholarships for individuals pursuing careers in club management; Providing grants for cooperative efforts by underwriting research and surveys on sub-

jects of interest to clubs, hotels, restaurants and sector of the golf hospitality industry; and Developing educational and professional development programs to assist industry professionals with the challenges of the rapidly changing club management field.

ALSO FROM CMAA - The final site for the new Club Managers Association of America National Headquarters has been announced by James A Schuping, CMAA's Executive Vice President. The 62-year-olq Association will be the first to occupy the fi rst build ing at the King Street Metro Place complex in Alexandria, Va. In add ition to member access and major economic factors, several other criteria such as anticipated appreciation of investment; a prom inent identity; presence of other associations for interaction; a strong labor market; and affordabil ity all exceeded the Association 's expectations for Alexandria to become the selected site.

For .. more information about the Club Management Institute Foundation or the CMAA new National Headquarters location, please contact the CMAA directly at (301) 229-3600.

USTA, TENNIS MAGAZINE ENTER AGREEMENT NEW YORK - The United States Tennis Association and TENNIS magazine have entered into a five-year agreement which will result in TENNIS magazine being distributed to USTA members along with a monthly publication exclusively written for Association members, it was jointly announced recently.

The agreements, which become effective February 1, 1990, joins the sport's national governing body (over 350,000 members) with the game's most widely read publication (monthly circulation of 525,000).

As part of the agreement, TENNIS will begin producing in February 1990 a new reformatted four-color monthly publication for USTA memb~rs only, which will be

Tennis great Billie Jean King and Penn President Doug Fonte ink a new agreement renewing ProPenn's status as official ball of the $400,000 Domino's Pizza Tennis tournament.

called TENNIS USTA. The publication, which will replace Tennis USA, will include national USTA news and features as well as regional pages in each issue.

"We are truly excited about this affiliation with the USTA and we are looking forward to a long and mutually rewarding relationship," said Mark P. Adorney, Publisher of TENNIS. "The USTA is very pleased to be able to provide its membership with an excellent tennis publication in TENNIS and looks forward to providing our members with a new and exciting publication that will keep them informed on USTA and section activities," stated David Markin, President of USTA. " I would also like to thank the publishers of World Tennis for their cooperation in the production of Tennis USA and for having provided our members with two fine publications. "

PRO PENN CONTRACT RENEWED WITH DOMINO'S PHOENIX, Ariz.- Domino's Pizza Team Tennis has renewed a three-year contract naming ProPenn as the official ball of its eight-team, $400,000 annual tournament.

ProPenn, manufactured by Penn Athletic Products of Phoenix, is a high-performance tennis ball designed for professional players and highly competitive amateurs. The new contract, which began in January and runs through 1991 , replaces the orig inal three year agreement.

Penn Athletic has manufactured tennis balls for more than 60 years and produces more than 50 million tennis balls annually from its Phoenix plant. Penn is the world 's No. 1 manufacturer of tennis balls and raquetballs.

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The 4th Annual USPTA Golf Tournament is Set illionaires, magnates, moguls, even fa~hion models are par for the course at the Boca Raton Resort and Club. Now you too can share the challenge of this world-class golf course at the Fourth Annual USPTA Golf Tournament.

Originally designed in 1926, Boca's renowned championship course has thrilled and thwarted most of golfs great legends.

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Registration Deadline: September 11, 1989 Entry Fee: $44 (includes green fee, cart fee, tournament preparation, scoring and prizes) Golf Club Rental: $20 per set Recommended Attire: Walking shorts, golf slacks and collared shirts.

Please - no tennis shorts or T-shirts.

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For your convenience, please refer to the USPTA Convention Registration Fonn (Page 17) in this issue.

Please make your check payable to USPTA. Please complete and return this form along with you~ payment to: USYfA National ~eadquarters P. 0. Box7077 Wesley Chapel, FL 34249

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DEADLINE: SEPTEMBER 11, 1989

INDUSTRYACTION(continued)

TENEXISNOW GAMMA SPORTS PITTSBURGH- Tenex, the manufacturer of the worlds top rated tennis strings and grips, has annour:Jced the formation of GAMMA SPORTS - a new sales and marketing division. Gamma Sports, lead by new National Sales Man9-ger Jim Wahl, will consist of 10 Gamma Field sales representatives and additional manufacturers representatives. Gamma Sports will replace Tenex, Sport Tenex International, Ballhopper Products and several other divisions.

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ANNOUNCED CHICAGO- SCORE, the prime time sports news and event segment of the Financial New Network (FNN). will once again nationally televise 30 hours of Domino's Pizza TEAMTENNIS professional league matches this summer. SCORE's coverage of the league's July - August season will include four regular season matches, plus the Championship match on a tape delay basis.

The Domino's Pizza TEAMTENNIS matches will air on five consecutive Saturdays, July 22 - August 19 from 8:00 - 11 :00 pm (EDT). Each show will be repeated the next day from 5:00 - 8:00 pm (EDT).

Tracy Austin , Kathy Rinaldi , Bill Scanlon, John Lloyd, Sherwood Stewart, Elna Reinach and Anne Smith are among the 32 players representing eight teams in the $400,000 season .

Domino's Pizza TEAMTENNIS will also be featured on several regional cable systems including MSG, PASS, ESPN, PRIME TICKET, SUNSHINE CABLE NETWORK, NEW ENGLAND SPORTS NETWORK and HOME SPORTS ENTERTAINMENT. Check local listings for dates and times.

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Th is reorganization and strategy change is due to the tremendous growth in sales of Gamma, Ballhopper and Tenex Products.

Gamma Sports will also handle the introductio and implementation of several new point of purchase displays buying programs, sell-thru promotions and new product introductions.

For more information and the name of the Gamma Sports representative in your area call 1-800-245-0208.

TOURNAMENT TOUGH WORKSHOP HELD Parents and coaches charted tennis match statistics as their players competed against one another during the Tournament Tough Player/ Parent Weekend Workshop sponsored by Dunlop, Nike, CompuTennis and Bausch & Lomb's Ray-Ban Division.

The six-city series of lectures and clinics is the first to involve parents and coaches as well as the junior players themselves. The workshops stress the development of proper competitive attitudes through positive parental involvement. They include a nutrition lecture and a fitness test as well as personal interaction with Dunlop and Nike touring professionals.

Parents and coaches matched up at the Tournament Tough Player/ Parent Workshop to help competitive juniors develop healthy attitudes .

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LARGEST WOMEN'S CLINIC EVER HELD IN AUSTIN TEXAS DIVISION · -

The United States Professional Tennis Association and Prince Manufacturing joined forces to produce the largest women's tennis clinic ever held in

Austin, Texas. USPTA Vice President Dave Sivertson and Prince's Tom Judson organized the workshop for over two hundred ladies. Most of Austin's USPTA professionals participated in the event. They included: Sheryl Behne, Jacki Brown, Kevin Clark, Rex Elmore, Duncan Fraser, John Kudrick, Brian Lusson, Tim McGettigan, Bennett Moss, Gary Scanlon, Doug Shannon, Allison Snyder, Jack Williams and Greg Alexander.

USPTA and Prince came together to produce the biggest ladies clinic ever held in Austin.

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LIBERTYVILLE TENNIS CLUB HELD SPECIAL TENNIS CAMP MIDWEST DIVISION - Thirty seven athletes from around the Illinois area gathered at the Libertyville Tennis Club for a very special tennis weekend that was held for

the developmentally disabled on April 14-16.

The program started with an exhibition match held on Friday using five of LTC's students. It was presented in a professional atmosphere with linespeople, ball boys and girls and a chair umpire. It was an exciting match as the players demonstrated their skills and knowledge of the game.

On Saturday additional Midwest coaches attended a workshop to increase their tennis-teaching knowledge. The remainder of the weekend was spent learning and practicing strokes, playing games, competing and having a great deal of fun . The camp was topped off w,ith a banquet/dance and various competitive events.

Celeste Pegracke, USPTA member and Camp Coordinator, the Director of Northeastern Illinois Special Olympics Sandy Hutchins and over 100 caring people carrie together to make this a highly successful event.

GREG CHEESEWRIGHT NAilED TENNIS DIRECTOR AT SEASONS FLORIDA DIVISION - USPTA member Gregory A Cheesewright has been named tennis director and teaching professional at Seasons located in western Boca Raton, Fla. Currently ranked ninth in men's 25's singles in Florida, Cheesewright was a ranked junior in his native Canada. He now coaches one of the top-ranked junior players in the United States. Prior to joining Seasons, Cheesewright, 38, was tennis director and head professional at the Boca Bath and Tennis Club. He was previously head teaching professional at Quail Ridge Country Club in Boynton Beach, Fla.

DAVE MCKINNEY NAilED TENNIS DIRECTOR CALIFORNIA DIVISION - USPTA member Dave McKinney has been appointed Director of Tennis at the Cabrillo Racquet Club in Camarillo, Calif. The announcement was made by Wayne Bryan, owner and General Manager of the Cabrillo Racquet Club.

Volunteer Jim Barcia is shown here instructing the special athletes who attended the Libertyville tennis camp.

"We're excited about having Dave join us at Cabrillo," Mr. Bryan said . "We've always been impressed with his ability to promote memberships, create active programs with the adults and juniors and his willingness to help promote the sport of tennis," he added. ¡ In his career, McKinney has had various experiences in different tennis operations.

Prior to this position he was Tennis Director at the Ojai Valley Inn and Country Club in Calif., Head Professional at the Sports Core in Kohler, Wise. and also taught at the Hawaii Kai Tennis Club in Honolulu. Internationally he has taught tennis in Doha, Austria and the Fiji Islands. While in Fiji he worked with the Fiji Lawn Tennis Association in developing a national junior program and national tennis league program.

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One Tall Order Finding the right site for USPTA's Convention is as much a challenge as putting on the event b y Tim Heckler, CEO

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some time now, USPTA members have asked for a National Convention on the beach, a place where they could come to learn, play tennis and relax in the sun and sand. Their wish has come true this year with "Beaches, Backhands & Boca" -the 1989 USPTA National Convention in Boca Raton, Florida. But it hasn 't been easy.

Convention facilities- suitable convention facilities - are much more difficult to come by than most members realize. That's because USPTA's annual Convention has grown so large and diverse that it demands far more in accommodations, equipment and manpower than most convention facilities are able to deliver. In fact, only a handful of resorts around the country are equipped to handle our Convention.

In dealing with this problem, we need to understand the physical needs of the USPTA Convention. Let's start with the two USPTA national tournaments, which this year will have a total prize purse of at least $30,000.

These tournaments require as many as 40 tennis courts on certain days to handle the large player turnout.

The Convention trade show has been such a success that it now demands space for nearly 100 exhibitor booths, or roughly 6,000 square feet. The Annual Awards Breakfast has grown such that it now requires a banquet room with seating for more than 1,000 people. And. the educational seminar agenda calls for as many as five sem inars being held at one time.

On the recreation side, there's the "Battle of the Divisions, " a multi-faceted member competition styled after TV's "Battle of the Network Stars." This year's Battle requires a facility that can accommodate volleyball, swimming, boating, softball and a multitude of other outdoor activities. And there's also our "Party-A-Night" entertainment package, which requires indoor and outdoor staging areas with a capacity for food, drinks, live entertainment and up to 1,200 people.

Top this all off with the additional requirement that the resort rank among the finest in the country while offering extremely reasonable room rates for USPTA members and you have an overall package that is extraordinarily difficult to produce.

Luckily, we've been able to work with extraordinary resort facilities. Two such resorts are Saddlebrook in Tampa, Florida, and Rancho Las Palmas in Palm Springs, California, the sites for the past two Conventions. Each of these resorts is excellently staffed and equipped and has provided for our every Convention need. For these and other reasons, USPTA plans to revjsit each site in the future.

Despite the many needs of the USPTA Convention, we have not let the membership down. On top of this, a large majority of members have also expressed a desire for a large beach facility to add to the excitement of the Convention and to allow them to bring their spouses and families for a vacation .

We began searching for such a facility two years ago. As you can imagine, we explored many. Some had one or more of the aforementioned amenities, but few had all. Due to this, when we came upon the Boca Raton Resort and Club in beautiful Boca Raton , situated on the beach , with a view of the water from half of the 1,000 rooms, and with two championship golf courses, 22 Har-Tru tennis courts and 100 more courts at surrounding facilities, we knew we had succeeded.

With this in mind, I suggest that this can and should become USPTA's largest Convention to date. Since our previous three Conventions each drew more than 1,000 attendees, I'm hoping this year's event reaches 1,400.

So come join us in Boca Raton for the camaraderie, education, competition and fun of the USPTA Convention. I look forward to seeing each of you in September for "Beaches, Backhands & Boca. " tt

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