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| USPTA e-Newsletter - Volume 4 • Issue 7 |
  July 2010 |
In this issue...
Know your benefits – USPTA Tennis Buying Show
The USPTA buying show, held during the USPTA World Conference on Tennis, is the largest national tennis-only trade show. This year's event is Sept. 30 in La Quinta, Calif. Click here for more details. If you want to see which companies are attending, click on the "Floorplan" link under "Buying show."
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Third annual personal website contest under way
If you've built up your personal website with information, photos, videos or more, enter this year's personal website contest. Deadline to enter is Aug. 2. For more details on the contest and how to enter, click here.
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Compete at the historic Philadelphia Cricket Club
The USPTA GRASS COURT CHAMPIONSHIPS, Aug. 26-29 (Sunday, Aug. 29, will be rain day), is part of the USPTA National Surface Championship Series.
For more information, contact tournament director Greg Bowser - 215-247-6290, gbowser@philacricket.com.
Click here for printable registration form or here to register online (use tournament ID No. 350926010).
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View the clip of the day or use the heavy duty search engine to look up anything to do with playing or teaching tennis. Visit TennisResources.com. |
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Shop HOT summer specials
Buy any USPTA DVD and receive the second DVD for half price through July 31, 2010. Shop here. |
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USPTA Texas Division to host first QuickStart Tennis playoffs
Some of the state's youngest players will compete using the QuickStart Tennis courts and balls. Entry deadline is August 1. Cost is $240 per team ($35 for each additional player). Hotels and rates in the immediate area are available. Contact Randy Mattingley by e-mail at randy@kingwoodtennis.org or by phone at 281-358-2181 for more information. Read the press release here. |
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New content at tennis-health.com
Visit tennis-health.com and view the latest TennisMD video featuring Bob Donatelli, Ph.D., discussing the importance of strengthening the rotator cuff. Also, read the article on treating and preventing muscle cramps during exercise. New videos and articles are added frequently, so check them out.
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New – Check out USPTA videos at Dartfish.TV
Subscribe and watch select "On Court with USPTA" episodes at your leisure. Each show can be viewed for up to one month. Pass on this benefit to friends and students. Click here for details. |
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Order $4 USPTA T-shirts for your event!
Click on the T-shirts to the right to order.
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Last call!
Registration extended for Tennis Across America events until July 10 .
Help your division be No. 1. Register at www.uspta.com, and use the Quick Links box to go to the Tennis Across America section of the website to find the registration form. Register any event you've held or plan for the 2010 calendar year. |
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Visit the new www.CourtsideUSA.com
It features a new tournament package, community page, league tools, social networking, video and more. |
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USPTA Technology tools
Visit this interactive map for career-enhancing resources, including fun and informative Web sites. |
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Find the right health plan for you – with help from USPTA
Search available major medical and discount dental plans online. Receive discounts on prescriptions with the RX card. Start your search at the following link: Insurance
For assistance, call toll free 877-236-7444, Monday through Saturday 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Eastern time.   |
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Get rental car discounts through Avis and Enterprise.
Visit Avis and enter the USPTA Corporate Awards AWD No. U353920 or call 800-831-8000. Visit Enterprise and enter USPTA account number L060268 and password USP.
 
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Visit USPTA.TV for promos on upcoming episodes and more
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No-risk sunglasses program
Pop-A-Shop is offered by SportStarProSales, in conjunction with Bollé and Serengeti brands. It is designed for small and seasonal retailers. Click here for details.
Summertime is for shades! Order now
Shop at http://sportstarprosales.com. User group is USPTA and passcode is 20085250. |
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FREE USPTA resources
We have developed many USPTA resources that you can download and use free of charge. Please click on the links below to download these resources.
Another free resource – USPTA Career Center
Also, remember to go to www.uspta.com, log in to the members-only section and check out the USPTA Career Center. We have incorporated a large assortment of job search and PR tools to enhance the success of your job search or daily operations. Please let us know how you like these benefits and what else we can do to assist you in your career.
Free online lesson planner
Go to planner.uspta.com, log in and start planning your next lesson or team practice. First-time users will need to register. You may also access this benefit in the members-only area through "Career center," and then "Teaching tools." |
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Coachesresource.uspta.com
Look here for tips, drills, articles and more. Click the yellow USPTA button to go to the member login page. After logging in, click on "What's new" in the menu to see new items.
Tennisresources.com
Educational and instructional videos, articles, audio instruction, drill diagrams, interviews, chart templates and more in one site. It's a great resource for tennis-teaching pros, coaches and tennis players of all levels. Basic access is free to USPTA members. Premium subscriptions are available to members at a reduced rate. Nonmembers may also subscribe.
Tennis-health.com
Interactive Web site that details the health benefits of tennis. Users are encouraged to track their tennis exercise and weight. Sign up and encourage your members to do the same. |
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