START A BEACH TENNIS LEAGUE IN YOUR TOWN
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 had our first leagues up and running by Spring 2008," said TBT spokesperson Melissa Gibson. The group anticipates more 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.
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.
To learn more, contact Dan Weinberg at dweinberg@beachtennisusa.net.