Thursday, March 7, 2013
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Tennis Summit
Meeting Agrees To New Anti-Doping Rules
Tennis’
anti-doping summit meeting, held in New York on Tuesday produced an
unequivocal agreement from all parties for the sport to adopt the
biological passport program and to increase blood testing as part of an
initiative to ensure things are proven to be clean from the use of any
outlawed substance.
Wozniacki And
McIlroy Claim Everything Is Fine In Their Romance
Being
the sporting word’s most prominent romantic couple comes with a price
for former tennis world no.1 Caroline Wozniacki and current golfing
world leader Rory McIlroy. And the two are both at pains to point out
that just because things haven’t gone too well in their respective areas
of competition lately, everything is fine in their relationship.
Lendl Not
Convinced Nadal “Is Back”
Old
pro Ivan Lendl is withholding judgment on the comeback of Rafael Nadal
until after this week's start of a stern test on hardcourt at the Indian
Wells Masters. The 11-time Grand Slam winner boasts a return to tennis
which has netted minor titles at ATP 250 events.
US Open Playoffs
To Be Held
The
USTA announced that the US Open National Playoffs will return for a
fourth year to expand the footprint of the US Open to cities nationwide
by providing the opportunity for all players 14 years of age and older
to earn a berth into the US Open. The US Open National Playoffs will
again include both men’s and women’s singles, as well as mixed doubles
in 2013.
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Daily Tennis News—Business
Bob
Larson Tennis produces several tennis newsletters. One of these is Daily
Tennis News—Business. This publication is a daily report on the money in
tennis; Who is getting the money, Where does it come from, What do they
do with it and Where does it go.
If you are interested in the business side of tennis, you will find it
interesting. For a free copy of Daily Tennis News—Business, just send
an email to
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Tennis Job of The
Week
USPTA Is Seeking a
Director of Marketing
The USPTA is seeking
a Director of Marketing who will play an important role in expanding the
organization’s brand identity. They will seek opportunities for
endorsements and ad sales.
10consistent
communication and strong relationships with key industry contacts;
managing contracts, ads and general sales; track sales and suggest
promotional ideas; and work on special projects.
The Director will
also have an integral role in planning and coordinating the
association’s annual convention, be responsible for organizing and
promoting the trade show and securing endorsements and exhibitors.
Send cover letter and
resume to
john.embree@uspta.org before March 25.
Pro Tennis Coach
Available
Available: Pro Tennis
Coach. If you want to play the pro tour and you’ve got what it takes,
call or email me. 952-393-6812 or
hollywoodlarson@gmail.com
Tennis Club For
Sale
“This is your chance
to own a premier tennis, fitness and swim club located in Augusta,
Georgia. The club is situated on six acres (fee simple ownership),
heavily wooded and beautifully landscaped with palm trees, mature pines
and oaks and other landscape plants, and is located on a tributary known
throughout the world, the famous Raes Creek which runs through the club
and then Augusta National Golf Club, just four miles downstream. The
club features 13 championship courts all of which are fully lighted for
night play. The courts include two Red Clay courts, five “Har-Tru” clay
courts and six US Open style hard courts (with stands and bleachers set
up for professional tournament viewing). The club also has a junior
Olympic-size swimming pool, and a separate large family pool viewable
from the clubhouse which is shaped like a tennis racquet. The huge
8,000 square foot clubhouse (completed in 2005) includes a potential
fully-equipped restaurant and/or sports bar facility, locker rooms with
nice wood lockers, office space, a spacious pro shop, and complete
nautilus and cardio theatre fitness center. Serious potential
purchasers please request details by email at
Richard@raestennis.com or call Richard at 706-231-1353.”
Tennis Job of the
Day
Sport Chalet,
Torrance, California, is seeking a tennis department head. 310 316 6634.
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