2009 Community Tennis Development Workshop Scholarships Available to Participating TIP Agencies The United States Tennis Association has made available 20 full-scholarships for designated Tennis In the Parks agencies to attend the upcoming USTA Community Tennis Development Workshop (CTDW) in Hilton Head, SC... Read More...

Host a Recreational Coach Workshop A Recreational Coach Workshop is an interactive, on-court training program designed for tennis teachers and coaches working with players at the recreational level. The USTA provides full support for your RCW and even provides the instructor at no cost to your agency. 96% of past attendees surveyed said they would recommend a RCW to a friend or colleague... Read More...

Introducing the 2009 TIP Idea Handbook NRPA and the USTA will publish the first-ever Tennis in the Parks Idea Handbook in the spring of 2009. This hard-copy desktop resource will be an invaluable tool for sharing tennis ideas with your peers and fellow tennis enthusiasts. Learn how to submit your ideas and get a free copy of this new publication... Read More...

USTA Rapid Rally Sign up today to host a free USTA Rapid Rally Tennis skills competition! Give kids in your community the opportunity to participate in USTA Rapid Rally, the tennis portion of the U.S. Jr. Olympic Skills Competition. This FREE skills competition is open to all park agencies interested in promoting a fun and healthy sporting activity for kids 8-13 in their community... Read More...

QuickStart Tennis! Learn all about QuickStart Tennis, the new format to help kids ten and under play and learn the game. To make it easier for them, a few things have changed. The court sizes. The racquet sizes. The balls. The scoring system. Even the net height... Read More...

Where to Buy QuickStart Tennis Equipment Many TIP agencies and organizations are now using the new QuickStart Tennis format with great success! Do you need equipment? Learn where purchase foam balls, low compression felt balls, throw down lines, 18' nets, racquets and starter kits and everything you need for QuickStart Tennis... Read More...

USTA Jr. Team Tennis USTA Jr. Team Tennis is the largest youth tennis league in the country, helping girls and boys ages 6 to 18 get in the game, get on the court, and have a good time. Learn how you can get involved and offer this program to the kids in your community... Read More...

TIP Marketing Kit - Use It!   Your complimentary Tennis In the Parks Marketing Kit includes customizable print ads, web ads, postcards, flyers and posters. Many Park and Recreation agencies have used the art to imprint on banners, direct mail, premiums, merchandise and clothing. The art has also been used for the cover of Park and Recreation publications, including program brochures. Read More...