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Start a Beach Tennis League in YOUR TOWN Today

Start a Beach Tennis League in YOUR TOWN Today In its latest grassroots campaign to bring beach tennis to the masses, Beach Tennis USA® has made the game available to local sports league directors and promoters through a new division of the company called "Team Beach Tennis–The Official Leagues of Beach Tennis USA". Team Beach Tennis (TBT) is currently accepting applications for charter league and league director membership. "We expect to have our first leagues up and running by Spring 2008," said TBT spokesperson Melissa Gibson. The group anticipates most of the league play will take place in beach communities, such as South Florida and Southern California, and other hot spots where beach tennis has already gained considerable traction. However, Gibson noted that the sport could also be played in a non-beach environment, on any regulation sand volleyball court, or even on turf. "Our goal is really just to get people to try this fabulous, new team sport, while keeping the league model profitable for new directors," added Gibson.

Beach tennis, which is played all over the world, and has gained enormous popularity in the U.S. since its professional debut in 2005, is played primarily by 'traditional' tennis players looking for a fun and challenging alternative. However, due to the game's simplicity and short learning curve, beach tennis can be played recreationally by anyone with even marginal racquet skills.

Team Beach Tennis leagues will feature co-ed teams, age 18 and over, and will be comprised of several divisions, including men's, women's and mixed doubles. The 2008 Team Beach Tennis season will culminate at the National Championships on Labor Day Weekend in Long Beach New York, where qualifying teams will have the opportunity to compete with teams from across the country.

To learn more, contact Jim Lorenzo at:

jlorenzo@beachtennisusa.net

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Whitesell/Henderson triumph at Virginia Beach

Great time this weekend at Virginia Beach and congratulations to Chris Henderson and Phil Whitesell for taking home the trophy.

http://zsmart.blogspot.com/2009/06/whitesell-henderson-take-title-in.html

It looks as if the BTUSA elder statesmen have vaulted into the same high-rent district as Matteo and Alex. This will likely make for a very interesting, competitive weekend in Long Beach on Labor Day weekend. The intensity will be ratcheted up a notch, the stakes will be raised.

However, it wou… Continue

Posted by zach Smart on June 10, 2009 at 3:39pm

Beach Tennis in South Beach (Miami Beach, FL)

I'm trying to promote the sport in South Beach. The person in charge of beach volleyball told me that there used to be quite some people playing on the beach tennis court, but they all flocked. By the time we started using the court, we were the only ones using it. After having contacted Beach tennis USA I will now become the contact person on their website for this area. Hopefully this will help in getting more people to play here. I also use craigslist and have found a player or two through th… Continue

Posted by Marilou Lekanne on May 14, 2009 at 4:51pm

BTUSA 2009 National Tour

BTUSA 2009 National Tour

Mar 21-22 Clearwater Beach, FL
Produced in conjunction with Beach Tennis USA: Tampa Bay

April 4-5 Key Biscayne, FL
Produced in conjunction with Beach Tennis USA: South Florida

May 9-10 Fort Lauderdale, FL
Produced in conjunction with Beach Tennis USA: South Florida

May 23-24 Long Beach, NY
Produced in conjunction with Beach Tennis USA: Tri-State

June 5-6 Virginia Beach, VA
Produced by Beach Tennis USA

June 19-21 San Dieg… Continue

Posted by Erik on January 23, 2009 at 11:52am

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Posted by Edvard on September 25, 2008 at 3:00pm

Italians Keep The Crown At 2008 National BTUSA Championship

Mingozzi and Marighella Defeat Henderson and Whitesell To Cap Fourth Season For Beach Tennis USA

Beach Tennis USA concluded its 10-city, national tour this weekend (Aug 30-31) at the 2008 National Beach Tennis Championship in Long Beach, New York. Top Pro Division teams from a dozen countries competed for $15,000 in cash prizes at the two-day event, which was taped for national broadcast.

In the Men’s Pro division, Alex Mingozzi and Matteo Marighella (Italy), who dominated last year’s National… Continue

Posted by Erik on September 4, 2008 at 10:24am

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Beach Tennis Radio

03 USA and the World, The Future of Beach Tennis - Lisa Maloney

After competing at the World Championships, Lisa and Laura discuss the future of the sport and what's next.

01 From the Big Apple to the West Coast, Coast to Coast Beach Tennis - Donny Young

Beach tennis on the NBC Today Show! Donny Young, a professional player from Hermosa Beach, CA, talks about playing beach tennis in the middle of Rockefeller Plaza, how he got into the exciting new sport and what's next for him and the west coast.

02 The First Americans at the World Championship - The Maloney Sisters

The Maloney Sisters are the first American team to compete at the beach tennis World Championships in Ravenna, ItalyLisa and Laura Maloney, the leading American women's beach tennis team, describe their exciting trip to the beach tennis World Championships in Ravenna, Italy.

04 What's next for Beach Tennis in the USA? - Laura Maloney

Gretchen and Laura continue to debate the future of beach tennis and gear up for the upcoming Beach Tennis USA National Championships in Long Beach, New York.

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Started by TonyB. Last reply by Marilou Lekanne May 14.

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What is Beach Tennis?

Started by Erik Jan. 31, 2008.

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Whitesell/Henderson triumph at Virginia Beach

Great time this weekend at Virginia Beach and congratulations to Chris Henderson and Phil Whitesell for taking home the trophy. http://zsmart.blogspot.com/2009/06/whitesell-henderson-take-title-in.html It looks as if the BTUSA elder statesmen ha...

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Beach Tennis in South Beach (Miami Beach, FL)

I'm trying to promote the sport in South Beach. The person in charge of beach volleyball told me that there used to be quite some people playing on the beach tennis court, but they all flocked. By the time we started using the court, we were the o...

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Marilou Lekanne commented on TonyB's blog post 'Bermuda BEACH TENNIS'

are these the dates for the 2009 tournament?

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Marilou Lekanne replied to TonyB's discussion 'Paddles versus Rackets'

I agree that they should start to work on the unification of the sport. One racket, one set of rules, that's it! In my opinion the paddle should rule the sport. The game is a lot faster with the paddle and will attract greater athletes and in that...

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Hi Eric, Are you still playing? I'm trying to get the sport going in South Beach (Miami Beach). If you're ever interested in playing let me know!

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