1. 10 and Under Tennis
Growth and Opportunity
• Fred Stringfellow, CAE- ASBA Executive Vice President
• Karen Ford, USTA National Manager, Tennis in the Parks
• Maiysha Warren, USTA Manager, Facility Assistance
• David LaSota, PE – USTA National Tennis Facility Consultant
February 25, 2011
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6. The Rules Have Changed
International Tennis Federation (ITF)
– Tennis 10s
• “From 2012, the rules of tennis will change so that
no 10-and-under competition can be played using a
traditional ‘yellow’ ball. Instead a slower ‘red’,
‘orange’, or ‘green’ ball must be used with the
appropriate sized court.” tennis10s.com
7. The Rules Have Changed
Intercollegiate Tennis Association
– 2011 ITA Rules Updates
• ITA Rule II.C.1. (pg.259) Varsity quality tennis facility.
– “A varsity quality tennis facility is one used exclusively for
tennis. …The only lines on the playing surface shall be
standard tennis court lines, including USTA approved 36’ and
60’ (QuickStart) lines within the same color family as the
interior court.” www.//itatennis.com
8. The Rules Have Changed
USTA Nationally
– 2008-2011
• Developed and Tested Specifications
– Equipment
– Balls
– Courts
• Implemented in Target Markets
• Analyzed Results
9. The Rules Have Changed
USTA Nationally
– January 1, 2012
• Following the ITF proposed rule change,
– “…require that 10 and under tournaments be
played using slower-moving and lower bouncing
balls, on smaller courts, and utilizing shorter,
lighter racquets.”
10. The Rules Have Changed
USTA Southern
– 2008-2011 (as of 2-22-11)
• 36 Foot Courts Built - 435
• 60 Foot Courts Built – 427
• Facilities Impacted – 128
– September, 2010
• “In 2011, USTA Southern will use the QuickStart
Tennis Format in all 10 and Under play. This will
include sanctioned tournaments and league play.”
• “League play will start with the 2011 Championship
Year which will be September of 2010.”
15. Goals for 2011
USTA
– International Tennis Federation
• Work to solidify the technical specifications
internationally.
– Nationally
• Continue to train and educate tennis providers on
effective Kids Tennis programming and development
• Provide consulting for facility assessments, blended
line installation and court conversions
• Grants
16. Goals for 2011
USTA
– Build 3,000 new 10 and Under Tennis courts
– 25 targeted markets
– $5 million investment w/ half toward facilities
– Teaming with other market investors
– Working with private clubs
– Working with the US Military
17. Goals for 2011
National “Let’s Move” Initiative
– First Lady Michelle Obama
– 500 City Mayors signed up for initiative
– Tennis will be their primary sport
– PSA - Tennis Night in America (2-28-11)
– www.LetsMove.gov
18. Major Tennis Centers
Facility Location Head Professional
Refkin Tennis Center Tucson, AZ Jim Refkin
Surprise Tennis and Racquet Facility Surprise, AZ John Austin
Cary Tennis Park Cary, NC Sean Ferreira
Racquet Club of the South Norcross, GA Grant Stafford/Brian DeVilliers
Midtown Tennis Club Chicago, IL Michael Mahoney
Midland Community Tennis Center Midland, MI Mike Woody
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center New York, NY Whitney Kraft
Center Court Athletic Club Chatham, NJ Clay Bibbee
John Drew Smith Tennis Center Macon, GA Carl Hodge
Koch Family Tennis Center Omaha, NE Ed Hubbs
Althea Gibson Tennis Center Wilmington, NC Yona Bar-Zeev
Burns Tennis Center North Little Rock, AR Jeff Braack
Bitsy Grant Tennis Center Atlanta, GA Tim Noonan
Chattahoochee Plantation Tennis Club Atlanta, GA David Drew
Chastain Park Tennis Center Atlanta, GA David Stolle
Sharon E. Lester Tennis Center Atlanta, GA Joe Hill
Washington Park Tennis Center Atlanta, GA Eric Dobsha
Cooper Tennis Complex Springfield, MO Larry Haugness
LaFortune Tennis Center Tulsa, OK Melissa McCorkle
Lexington Tennis Center Lexington, SC Jorge Andrew
Centennial Park Tennis Center Nashville, TN David Bain
Three Oaks Park Tennis Center Fort Myers, FL
Stanford University Indoors Palo Alto, CA Dick Gould
MaliVai Washington Youth Center Jacksonville, FL Terri Florio
Daniel Island Tennis Center Charleston, SC Jeff Church
Barnes Tennis Center San Diego, CA Tom O’Brien
21. SPECIFICATIONS
Net
Age Racquet Court Ball Height
(at center)
Foam or Red
U8 Up to 23” 36’L x18’W
Felt
2’-9”
Low
U10 Up to 25” 60’L x 27’W
Compression
3’-0”
22. 10 and Under Tennis
Infrastructure Improvements
• Stand Alone Courts
• Blended Lines on 78 Foot Courts
• Court Conversions
• Lines on Playgrounds/Pavement
23. Planning
Make it Real!
– Must have 36’ and 60’ courts (either stand alone
or blended lines)
– New facilities should develop “Kids Zones”
– Consider new construction or conversion of
existing courts
55. How Does 10 and Under Tennis
Affect Your Client’s Facility?
Re-evaluation of Youth Programming
– Facilities seeking USTA infrastructure grants must have 10 and
Under Tennis facilities and programming
– Increase in youth programming (huge untapped demographic
that will benefit tennis for years to come)
– Nurtures the potential of youth (expands physical and mental
skills)
– Supports healthy lifestyles
– Build community with team approach
– Increase in facility revenues (bodies per square foot, programs
available, equipment sales)
56. 10 and Under Tennis
Tournaments/Events
Communities without permanent 10 and Under
Tennis courts or blended lines will miss out on
USTA 10 and Under Tennis tournament/event
opportunities resulting in a loss of economic
development revenue (beds, restaurants, other
local business)
Facilities without permanent courts or lines will
lose out on this revenue generating format
57. Is it only for kids?
The 60 ft courts are already becoming popular for
adults to better allow
Singles play for seniors
Players with bad knees
Wheelchair Players & Wounded Warriors
Obese players
58. How Does This Benefit You?
• Increases scope of services provided
• Demonstrates being at the forefront of tennis
development today
• Provides opportunity to visit past clients to
discuss future work
• Accesses significant revenue stream over the
next several years
59. USTA 10 and Under National
Line Grants & Conversions
• National Line Grant
• 50% with 25% section match
• Collegiate Line Grant
• 100% in partnership with ITA
• Playground Line Grant
• 50% with 25% section match (3 location min.)
• Conversions (One 78’ to four 36’)
• 50% match up to $4K Some sections contribute another 25%
up to $1000
60. National 10 and Under
Tennis Line Grant
• Eligibility
• Blended lines on existing 78 foot tennis courts (min. two 78
foot courts per facility)
• Court conversions (four 36 foot courts from an existing 78 foot
court)
• USTA National match- 50% of cost w/ USTA Section
matching 25%
• $4,000.00 cap on funding per facility
61. National QST Line Grant Steps
Facility owner to fill out Facility Assistance
Form at usta.com/Facilities
Facility owner to submit photos, dimensions
and contractor proposal
The USTA can prepare concept striping
plans and specifications, if needed
62. Once Courts are Painted
• After project is completed, facility owner sends
to the USTA
– Pictures of completed job
– Copy of contractor’s final invoice
• Section is notified and checks are mailed to the
facility owner
63. College Campus Line Grant
• Provides 100% funding for college coaches who
paint 10 and Under blended lines on their
existing campus courts
• Encourages interaction between community
youth and colleges
• Boost economic revenue from summer camps
and events
• Makes tennis more relevant on college
campuses
64. Playground/Blacktop Striping for Schools
• Designed to
encourage schools to
paint their own lines
• ‘Do It Yourself’
specifications
• Paint three or more
schools in your
community and
qualify for the
National Line Grant
65. Facility Assistance Grants
Funding Amounts Available
– $4,000 dollar for dollar matching grant for minor
improvements
– 20% grant for resurfacing projects capped at $35K
– 20% grant for new construction or reconstruction
capped at $50K
66. Facility Assistance Grants
First Step- Facility owner completes an on-line
form
– USTA.com/Facilities or USTA.com/TheBigServe
On-line form provides a snapshot of project
Once form is received by the USTA
– Project is assigned to a USTA project consultant
– Consultant contacts facility owner within 30 days
Consultant determines facility needs and begins
assistance process
68. Funding Committee Decision
Many contributing factors, it is competitive
Safe, accessible, built to last
– Must demonstrate through drawings, details,
specifications
Strong tennis programming
Inclusion of 10 and Under Tennis
– Stand alone courts
– 36 and 60 foot lines
69. Links to Further Development
Tools
usta.com/Facilities
– Facility Assistance, technical data, grant info.
usta.com/TheBigServe
– Advocacy support, After School, Adopt a School,
collegiate tennis
10andundertennis.com
– For parents, organizers, where to find equipment
usta.com/rulechange/
– Support, videos
