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.

TBT is offering ground floor opportunity incentives to directors that enroll for membership before December 31, and plans to waive all league director fees for early applicants. To learn more, contact Jim Lorenzo at: jlorenzo@beachtennisusa.net