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ITF Sanctions First International Beach Tennis Chanpionship
8-29-2010
Long Beach, NY
Beach Tennis USA® (BTUSA), the organization responsible for the sport of beach tennis in North America, will host the first-ever ITF sanctioned International Beach Tennis Championship in Long Beach, NY over Labor Day weekend The event site is located on the beach at Riverside Boulevard near the Boardwalk in Long Beach, New York and is free to the public. Full Press release and Photos from 2009
Viking Introduces SpinTex Paddle surface
8-21-2010
Bordentown, NJ
New for the season is a breakthrough surface application called SpinTex which
will be applied to five performance paddles in the line including the extremely
popular, proven performers, Wizard, O-Zone, Re-Ignite and Synergy. The result
is Vikings most advanced paddle line ever designed to deliver the highest level of
performance. Details
2010-2011 Platform Tennis Schedule
08-13-2010
USA -
Tournament schedule for 2010-2011 Platform Tennis events is now available. Save the dates!
New Haven CT
Beach Tennis USA announced it will have 3 Beach Tennis Courts on the grounds of the Connecticut Tennis Center at Yale during the 2010 Pilot Pen Tennis Tournament August 22nd - 28th.
Long Beach, NY
The final leg of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge was the most successful of all, as the tournament, the magazine and the sport of beach tennis continues to grow. Thirty pro beach tennis teams, between the men’s and women’s draws, competed on Saturday, Aug. 7 and another 20 amateur teams competed on Sunday, Aug. 8. Full Story and photos
European Beach Tennis Championships
08-10-2010
Antalya, Turkey
The fourth edition of the European Beach Tennis Championships are set to take place at Club Ali Bey in Antalya, Turkey between September 10-12. A record number of 18 nations have entered the event, which will include men’s, women’s and mixed doubles competitions. Teams from Turkey (whose team features WTA player Ipek Senoglu) and France will be taking part at the event for the first time. Details
Paddle is his passion -
8-08-2010
Scarsdale, NY
The Journal News - Sunday profiles Bob Brown 82, of Scarsdale, won his 20th national championship in platform tennis in March 2010.
Telluride, CO
After a succesfull first season Drew Broderick and Guy Moore team up with The Peaks resort and Mountain Village to provide a 4 day destination paddle camp. Enjoy 4 days / 4 nights playing paddle with some of the nation's top PPTA Certified Instructors in Telluride, Colorado! more about this new destination camp.
Wilson Sporting Goods releases 2010-2011 Platform Tennis lineup
7-29-2010
Chicago IL
Wilson carries over succesful BLX technology to 2010-2011 Platform Tennis line. New Racquets include "ProStaff BLX", "Slash BLX, "Power BLX, "Surge BLX", "Blade BLX", "Hope BLX" as well as updated "Champ" and "Xcel" paddles. More about BLX and the full Wilson paddle line.
Beach Tennis takes over Long Beach
7-21-2010
Long Beach, NY
This past weekend, beach-goers were buzzing about the new sport that has hit beaches all across the United States ... beach tennis. In Long Beach, N.Y. the third leg (of four) of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge was played, as the top beach tennis players on the men's and women's side took part in Saturday's tournament, while on Sunday, an amateur tournament was played in addition to open play for juniors and mixed doubles teams looking to try out the sport for the first time. Full Story and photos
Beach Tennis, anyone?
7-19-2010
Buffalo, NY
By Jane Kwiatkowski - The Buffalo News
Barefoot in the sand with paddles in hand, growing sport makes its way to Western New York. For one thing, it’s played on sand, and paddles— not rackets—are used to smash the ball over the net. Music is a must. Sunscreen is recommended and — look, Ma—no shoes! Full Story from The Buffalo News
Platform Tennis in Florida? Are You Kidding Me?
7-18-2010
The Villages, FL So here you are: retired, living in Central Florida, surrounded by nearly 500 holes of golf, 102 Pickleball Courts, more tennis courts than you can imagine in one place, shuffleboard, bocce ball, horseshoes, the list goes on. What could be any better? How about the very first platform tennis court complex to be built in Florida!
Buffalo,NY
The First Buffalo Beach Tennis Tournament Bash held at Woodlawn Beach State Park in Blasdell, New York was just completed with players from far away as California, Toronto and Aruba competing. The tournament had 66 teams over 70 players and 8 divisions. Buffalo Beach Tennis produced the event in conjunction with Beach Tennis USA.
Chicago, IL
When the beach beckons but volleyball bruises, behold a new sport — new to the U.S., at least — that is trying to carve its place in the sand.Beach tennis, whose proponents have dubbed it "badminton on steroids" and "the X Games of tennis," is slowly catching on from Florida to California, attracting athletes and beach lovers who want a new challenge. Click here for article in Chicago Tribune
Chicago Beach Tennis Events: www.paddlepro.com/btchicago
NBC Covers Beach Tennis
7-12-2010
Long Beach ,NY
NBC covers Long Island Magazine Challenge. Harry Chicma interviews Beach Tennis USA Founder Marc Altheim and players.
National Tennis Center constructs Beach Tennis courts
7-08-2010
Flushing Meadows ,NY
Truckloads of sand were delivered to the site and Beach Tennis USA constructed the two regulation-size courts in the shadow of Arthur Ashe Stadium. Jim Lorenzo, President of BTUSA, supervised the construction effort.
Long Island, NY
The third leg of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge is set to begin Saturday July 17th in Long Beach NY. If you haven't tried beach tennis yet there will be Pro, Amatur, Junior and Mixed Events. Click here for details Long Island Tennis Magazine
Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge
6-29-2010
Long Beach ,NY
More than 60 players of all levels came out to compete in the second leg of the Long Island Tennis Magazine Challenge in Long Beach this past Sunday. Top-level beach tennis was on display in the pro division, while amateur players came out to improve their skills and try out this summer's hottest sport. The Men's Pro Division had some real battles in pool play, but on this day, the best was saved for last. The championship match went the distance and truly tested the endurance of the four players involved who had already been out on the beach for almost six hours. In the end, it was Whitney "The Sandman" Kraft, along with his partner, Stephen Sayoc, defeating Mark Parsons and Bob Considine in a three-set final, 6-4, 1-6, 7-5. Full Story
ITF Partners with Beach Tennis USA
6-17-2010
Long Beach ,NY
Beach Tennis USA® (BTUSA), the organization responsible for the sport of beach tennis in North America, today announced a strategic partnership with The International Tennis Federation (ITF), the world governing body of tennis, to expand the global development of the sport of beach tennis. Under the new agreement, BTUSA may propose tournaments for sanction by the ITF as part of the ITF Beach Tennis Tour. details and full release
Siesta Key Beach Tennis Open
6-06-2010
Sarasota, FL
By HALLE STOCKTON - Herald Tribune
Within the 16-by-8-meter sand courts, the sharks of beach tennis volleyed the balls with intensity. On the sidelines, players in the queue dug their toes in the sand, sipped on beers and swayed to the tropical music on Siesta Key Beach.More than 100 athletes from the U.S., Italy and Aruba gathered for the eight-hour Siesta Key Beach Tennis Open on Saturday. visit the Herald Tribune for full story
Sand for Beach Tennis placed at the National Tennis Center
6-03-2010
Flushing Meadows, NY
The National Tennis Center receives its sand for the construction of Beach Tennis Courts on the grounds of the US Open in between the Billie Jean King Tennis Center and Arthur Ashe Stadium details and photos
Northwestern University’s 1st Annual Spring Fitness & Recreational Expo
5-25-2010
Chicago, IL This past weekend Beach Tennis-Chicago participated at Northwestern University’s 1st Annual Spring Fitness & Recreational Expo. Beach Tennis was attended by Will Shane, Beach Tennis-Chicago Director and Matt Garavaglia, Beach Tennis-Chicago’s Professional. The Beach Tennis booth was set-up as an interactive experience for the many attendees who stopped by. full press release and photos
Beach Tennis Schedule for Chicago IL
5-24-2010
Chicago, IL Will Shane and Matt Garavaglia in conjunction with the Chicago Sport and Social Club announce 3 Tournaments planned for this summer. June 12th, July 17th, and July 24th. Details and how to participate.
The Sand Pit
5-21-2010
Long Island, NY For the 2010 season, the biggest development for Beach Tennis USA (BTUSA) is the switch from standard tennis racquets to paddles for regulation tournament play. The change was made largely to facilitate the unification of the many international beach tennis associations throughout Europe, South America and Asia. Read article from Long Island Tennis Magazine
Beach Tennis begins at North Avenue Beach
5-20-2010
Chicago IL Beach Tennis USA and the Chicago Sport and Social Club join up to bring Beach Tennis to the sand of Lake Michigan's North Avenue Beach. Will Shane and Matt Garavaglia lead the effort to begin in June. Covered by Whitney Harding of Northwestern News Network. Watch Video
Beach Tennis World Cup
5-09-2010
Deerfield Beach FL The International Federation of Beach Tennis (I.F.B.T.) has
launched the 2010 season with a series of small
tournaments in the United States, including the World Cup in Deerfield Beach, Florida on May 22-23. Event Details
2010 AAU Junior Olympics to include Beach Tennis
4-25-2010
Virginia Beach, VA
Beach Tennis USA and the AAU Junior Olympics announce Beach Tennis will be included in the 2010 Games to be held July 29th - August 7th in Hampton Roads, Virginia. details and registration
Beach Tennis USA on PIX Morning News
4-22-2010
Long Beach, NY PIX Morning News reporter Larry Hoff gets a lesson in paddle technique from beach tennis pros Nadia Johnston and Marty Salokas at the site of the Allegria Hotel and Spa in Long Beach, NY Watch Video
Beach Tennis at the Sony Ericsson
4-15-2010
Key Biscayne, FL Players from 4 countries converge on Key Biscayne as Beach Tennis USA runs its first all paddle event.
New Canaan, CT
Official Tournament DVD of the 2010 Platform Tennis Junior Nationals from New Canaan, CT January 30, 2010. Executive Producer Mike Gillespie in cooperation with YYR Productions released a 15 minute DVD containing most of the 270 participants. See trailer here
Morristown, NJ
The 4th annual "Last Chance" Invitational was held April 10th at the Spring Brook Country Club. What makes the event so special besides it being the last chance of the season to play paddle in balmy weather is the quality of the field each year. This year players like Anthony Cosimano and Steve DeRose were the headliners. But the list goes on... national champ Greg Moore, Mike Palmer, Kendall Osborne, Ivan Harlow, Mike Atkinson and new senior champ Steve Griggs. Great weather, great food and fun. Hosts Greg Robertson and Hank Whiting, along with club pro Jim McCready, had it easy with the quality and sportsmanship everyone brought to the event. Pictured are runners-up Greg Robertson and Kendall Osbourne and champions Anthony Cosimano and Robert Krauss. ~ submitted by Jim McCready
Beach Tennis Played at the Sony Ericsson
4-06-2010
Key Biscayne, FL
Beach Tennis USA and Vision Italia paired together to present Beach Tennis at the 2010 Sony Ericsson. Besides a sand court on the grounds of the Sony Ericsson additional courts were set up across the street in Crandon Park. Pro, Amature, and Junior events were held with players coming from all over the world to play the first ALL PADDLE event. Details and photos will follow.
LYC Raises $2000 playing paddle
4-04-2010
Larchmont, NY On Saturday April 3rd, roughly 80 people came together to play paddle at the Larchmont Yacht Club and raise money for cancer research under the banner of Swim Across America. A great time was had by all and $2000 dollars was raised for the noble cause. The group hopes to make the paddle party an annual tradition. http://www.swimacrossamerica.org/Page.aspx?pid=446
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