NEW YORK, March 6 /PRNewswire/ -- HEAD Penn Racquet Sports and Beach
Tennis USA have renewed their partnership for another year. HEAD will serve as
the official racquet and Penn will be the official ball for all the events
comprising BTUSA's 2008 National Tour, including the season-ending national
championship in Long Beach, NY. HEAD Penn equipment will be used exclusively
in all matches and at all events.
Beach tennis is played on a 30'X60' beach volleyball court using HEAD
racquets and Pro Penn T.I.P. 2 low-compression tennis balls. Both recreational
and competitive, beach tennis is fun for players of all ages.
"HEAD Penn is proud to continue as the official sponsor of Beach Tennis
USA -- bringing tennis to a new audience in a unique and fun way. We think
beach tennis is a great way to expand tennis into a new avenue and appreciate
the efforts of Beach Tennis USA to grow the game and appeal to different
player types," said Amy Wishingrad, National Promotions Manager.
"Beach Tennis USA looks forward to another year of partnership with HEAD
Penn. HEAD racquets and Pro Penn T.I.P. 2 balls fit perfectly with the beach
tennis format and we appreciate their support as our tour begins its fourth
year," said Alex Querna, Executive Director and television play-by-play host
for Beach Tennis USA.
This year's BTUSA National Tour begins with a week-long
tournament/showcase at the Sony Ericsson Open in Key Biscayne, FL (March 26 -
April 6). In addition, BTUSA events will be televised to over 40 million homes
on Tennis Channel, Comcast SportsNet and SportsNet New York (SNY). To learn
more about Beach Tennis USA, visit www.beachtennisusa.net.
About Beach Tennis USA
Beach tennis, which was launched in the U.S. as a pro and recreational
sport in 2005 by real estate developer Marc Altheim, combines tennis and beach
volleyball into one exciting and fast-paced game. Now in its fourth season,
Beach Tennis USA has garnered increased attention while hosting events in
South Florida, Southern California and New York. Beach Tennis USA has also
gained recognition in the tennis world, attracting many former top-rated
tennis players and having televised competitions featured on Tennis Channel,
Comcast SportsNet, and SportsNet New York (SNY). The company continues to grow
by adding new licensees in various U.S. cities and establishing "Team Beach
Tennis," which promotes year-round league play. To learn more about this
fast-growing sport, or to become a licensee, please visit
www.beachtennisusa.net.
About HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports
HEAD/Penn Racquet Sports is a division of HEAD NV which owns such premier
sporting goods brands as HEAD (tennis, racquetball, and squash racquets;
alpine skis and boots; snowboards, bindings and boots; accessories and
apparel), Penn (tennis balls and racquetball balls), Tyrolia (ski bindings),
Mares and Dacor (both scuba diving equipment). HEAD is the #1 selling tennis
racquet brand in Europe and #2 worldwide. Penn is the only tennis ball
manufactured in the USA and holds the status of America's #1 selling tennis
ball and the World's #1 selling racquetball. Penn is the official ball of the
ATP Masters Series and other major international tournaments. For more
information, please visit www.head.com or www.pennracquet.com.
SOURCE Beach Tennis USA
John Rarrick of BullsEye Public Relations, +1-212-671-1080 X103,
JR@bullseyepublicrelations.com, for Beach Tennis USA
