FAMILY CIRCLE TENNIS CENTER RECOGNIZED FOR OUTSTANDING SERVICE IN PROMOTING THE SPORT OF TENNIS 

The Tennis Industry Association, the U.S. Tennis Association, and Racquet Sports Industry magazine are proud to award the Family Circle Tennis Center as one of the Top 50 Tennis Welcome Centers in the United States for the second consecutive year.

Family Circle Tennis Center is being recognized as a leader in promoting the sport of tennis and delivering tennis programs that welcome new players to the game. As one of only two facilities in the state of South Carolina to be recognized for growing the game of tennis as a Tennis Welcome Center, this public facility has consistently delivered a variety of exciting programs in a social setting that encourages players of all ages to enjoy this sport of a lifetime.

Tennis Welcome Centers are public and private facilities leading the charge in growing the sport of tennis by providing well-rounded programs to new and current players of all ages and abilities.

“The Tennis Welcome Center awards is a wonderful opportunity for the tennis industry to recognize the locations that are taking the steps to create a positive experience for those who are discovering and rediscovering tennis, which in turn helps grow the sport,” says TIA Executive Director Jolyn de Boer.

To be a selected as a Top 50 Tennis Welcome Center a facility must exhibit excellent participation figures, support of industry programs and community development, and additional Tennis Welcome Center requirements.

“As a public tennis facility, we strive to grow the game of tennis on a year-round basis by constantly improving and expanding our grass roots programming options through the implementation of USTA initiatives,” commented Rob Eppelsheimer, Family Circle Tennis Center Director. “We are proud to be a part of the Tennis Welcome Center system because we recognize the importance of creating both a positive environment and an exciting experience for players of all abilities as they enjoy this great sport throughout their lives.”

There are currently more than 2,000 Tennis Welcome Centers in the U.S. To find additional Tennis Welcome Center locations in your area, visit www.TennisWelcomeCenter.com.

About Tennis Welcome Centers:
The Tennis Welcome Center initiative is a joint effort by the Tennis Industry Association and U.S. Tennis Association to promote the growth of tennis. Participation in the program is free to facilities that agree to meet qualifications in programming and other aspects. All Tennis Welcome Center locations receive valuable benefits and promotion. For information on becoming a Tennis Welcome Center, visit www.Partners.TennisWelcomeCenter.com or e-mail info@GrowingTennis.com.

Tennis Welcome Centers offer programs that are designed to create positive initial experiences for new players so that they continue to participate in the sport and become frequent players.

About TIA:
The Tennis Industry Association is the not-for-profit trade organization whose mission is to support the game of tennis by developing and implementing programs and campaigns to increase participants, educate the public, and support the business of tennis. The TIA is the information source for tennis news that is supplied to TIA members, tennis publications, and to the media in conjunction with the United States Tennis Association (USTA). Core TIA initiatives include the TIA/USTA Tennis Health Index – tennis participation measure, Consumer and Trade Research, Tennis Welcome Centers, Cardio Tennis, Growing Tennis Programs, www.TennisConnect.org, www.TennisWire.org, products and services to promote the economic vitality of TENNIS. For more information, please visit www.TennisIndustry.org or www.GrowingTennis.com.