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February 2009
Players and Fans

It may still be cold in much of the country, but to me it smells like beach tennis weather! We are full-on into our preparations to kick off our fifth season of pro and recreational beach tennis. This year's tour will consist of 10 events in Florida, California, South Carolina, and New York. Our first tournament will be held in Clearwater, FL, March 21-22. Click here to register today.

We've just returned from an amazing expo at Superbowl XLIII, where we set up shop with AVP at the ESPN The Magazine Interactive Zone. The crowd's response to beach tennis was overwhelming. I'd like to thank our pro players--Nadia Johnston, Nicole Melch, Brett Johnson, and Mike Edison for making it a killer event.

The beach tennis movement is growing every day with new Team Beach Tennis leagues and "Places 2 Play" popping up all over the country. To learn how you can join the movement, contact Melissa Gibson by clicking here.

In addition to our National Tour, we'll also be participating in a several high profile exhibition events including a return to The Sony Ericsson Open in March. This will be a 10-day event featuring seven days of interactive programming, open play, and clinics, followed by a three-day pro, invitational tournament. This will also be the first event we co-produce with our new South Florida licensee group, comprised of well-known beach tennis pros Pablo Arraya, Joe Testa, and Ric Simeon. We'll also be Panama City, FL for most of Spring Break at Sharkey's Restaurant and Tiki Bar.

Remember to check our web site often for new video, photos, and tour updates. We've added a lot of new content in the past months, including three new blogs--The Pro Corner, The Rec Room, and Zach Smart's Sports Blog. And of course you can keep up to speed on all things beach tennis by subscribing to our audio and video podcasts.

Please share this newsletter with all your beach tennis friends by scrolling to the bottom and using the "Forward" link. Here's to an amazing 2009 season! Come join the movement!

Jim Lorenzo President, Beach Tennis USA

The Beach Tennis USA 2009 National Tour Schedule
Our 5th Season Kicks Off March 21 in Clearwater, FL

Players and fans, mark your calendars!

  • March 21-22 Clearwater Beach, FL
  • April 4-5, Key Biscayne, FL
  • May 9-10, Ft. Lauderdale, FL
  • May 23-24, Long Beach, NY
  • June 5-6, Virginia Beach, VA
  • June 19-21, San Diego, CA
  • July 18-19, Long Beach, CA
  • August 8-9, Charleston, SC
  • September 5-6, Long Beach, NY (National Championship)
  • September 11-13, Bermuda

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER FOR TAMPA BAY OPEN
Introducing Tampa Bay Beach Tennis Academy

Beach Tennis Tampa Bay, official licensee of Beach Tennis USA, is proud to offer a one of a kind beach tennis academy servicing the Tampa Bay metropolitan area. The Beach Tennis Tampa Bay Academy, run by Team Rhino, will offer a variety of clinics, lessons, camps, and leagues for all ages, genders, and skill levels. For more information, visit www.beachtennistampabay.net.

BTUSA Comes to Panama City for Spring Break
A Full Month Of Open Play At Sharkey's Restaurant and Tiki Bar!

If you're headed to Panama City, FL for Spring Break, come on down to the world-famous Sharky's, where we'll be holding open play throughout the month of March. And if you are a college student looking to make some extra cash this year, come on down to Sharkey's and find out how you can become a certified Beach Tennis USA University Director and promote the great sport of beach tennis at your school. To learn more about our UD Program, click here to contact Dan Weinberg at Beach Tennis USA.

CLICK HERE FOR DIRECTIONS TO SHARKY'S
Become a NBTA Member Today!
Join the Movement!

Beach tennis is the hottest new sport in America and now you can be a part of it. Annual membership is only $35, and all players who become charter members of The National Beach Tennis Association will receive:

  • Discounts on all BTUSA event registration fees
  • Eligibility for Pro and Ameteur points series
  • 10% discount on all licensed BTUSA merchandise, including net systems, balls and official BTUSA apparel
  • FREE BTUSA T-shirt

CLICK HERE TO ENROLL FOR YOUR MEMBERSHIP
BTUSA Kicks Off 2009 National Tour in Clearwater, FL, March 21-22
Register Today For Your Chance To Compete!

Beach Tennis Tampa Bay will host this season's first official tour event, The Tampa Bay Open, on March 21-22 in Clearwater, FL. This is sure to be a great tournament, featuring both pro and amateur competition, as well as plenty of relaxed open "fun-play".

Spots are already filling up for the Men's and Women's Pro Division tournament so register today to secure your spot. Remember--you can take advantage of big savings on registration fees this year by becoming a National Beach Tennis Association member.

Like to play, but don't want to compete? Come on down for some fun, informal open play. We want you to become part of the movement!

CLICK HERE TO REGISTER TODAY!
"Hooray Beach Tennis USA" Makes the Perfect Ringtone for Players and Fans!
Now available in iTunes!

You've seen him perform at our events and now you can get Hooray Beach Tennis USA, by Special, at the iTunes Store and CDBaby.com.

Have an iTunes account? CLICK HERE FOR THE BEST $.99 YOU'LL EVER SPEND!
Beach Tennis USA in Tennis Magazine

Check us out in the March issue of Tennis Magazine!

CLICK HERE TO SEE THE BUZZ!
Sarasota, FL Becoming a Beach Tennis Hot Bed!
Siesta Key Joins the Movement!

Sarasota is rockin' and there's plenty of opportunity to get out and play beach tennis. There's both informal and competitive play happening almost every weekend. For more information contact Chris Erbeck at (732) 966-1170, or click here to email Chris.

Learn how you too can turn your beach club, bar, or community beach into an official BTUSA Place 2 Play. contact Melissa Gibson (that's her in the photo above with Team Rhino's Mike Edison) by clicking here.

Check Out Our Audio and Video Podcasts in iTunes
Use your iPod to Keep Up With All The Action!

Now you can catch highlights of the 2008 season and keep up with the latest news in beach tennis by subscribing to the new BTUSA Video Newsflash. Already an iTunes user? CLICK HERE.

And you can also listen to our monthly audio podcast, available in iTunes or at BeachTennisUSA.net. This month's episode features an exclusive interview with BTUSA's Dan Weinberg.

Don't have iTunes? CLICK HERE TO WATCH THE LATEST EPISODE

Beach Tennis USA
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