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Social Buttons      Golf Industry Take Notice!...new rules for kids will forever change tennisSeptember 15th, 2010 11:50am - Posted By: Rob
We are committed to keep you informed with the latest trends in our industry. The article in this release describes drastic changes underway in the game of tennis to both grow the game and retain players. There is much competition in junior... sports and it is very clear that golf is in trouble. Participation is down and as a result the game is on the decline. That is a fact. SNAG Golf has understood this for over 10 years which is why we are committed to developing the best first touch equipment and programming anywhere in the world. Old paradigms and traditions keep progress and innovation from transforming the game we love for the better.
It's A Whole New Ball Game USTA.com
"In a decision that will fundamentally change the future landscape of tennis in the United States, the USTA has passed new rules governing competition for 10-and-under tennis tournaments. The new rules require that 10-and-under tournaments be played using slower-moving and lower-bouncing balls, on smaller courts and utilizing shorter, lighter racquets. This move follows the International Tennis Federation’s proposed rule change, and will take effect on January 1, 2012. It applies to all USTA-sanctioned events for children 10 and under. "We’re very excited about what this change means to the future of tennis in the United States," says Lucy S. Garvin, Chairman of the Board and President, USTA. "Competition is an important element of learning and growing the game, and now all children 10 and under will have the proper platform with which to compete." 10 and Under Tennis is designed around the same concepts as Little League Baseball and other youth sports such as soccer and basketball, all of which use equipment and field/court sizes scaled to the size of young children. The scaled-down equipment and smaller playing fields allow kids to achieve success the first time out—and sustain that success as they continue develop and refine their skills. With the smaller courts, lower-bouncing balls and smaller racquets designed for those 10 and under and used in the QuickStart Tennis play format, kids are able to rally and play the game early on. That makes tennis fun and increases the likelihood that kids will come back to play again and again, improving their skills with each trip to their local court. "Scaling tennis down to the size of children will promote greater participation and ensure that young kids will be able to play tennis much more quickly," says Kurt Kamperman, Chief Executive, Community Tennis, USTA. "This rule change to the competition format for kids 10 and under is critical to the long-term growth of our sport, and ultimately will help us develop new generations of players and champions." The specifications for the revised system hold that all tournaments for those ages 9-10 be played on 60-foot courts using orange low-compression tennis balls and regulation nets (3 feet at the center) or, for those more experienced and more skilled players, on 78-foot courts with green lower-compression balls. Tournaments for those 8 and under are to be played on 36-foot courts using red foam balls and nets at a height of 2 feet, 9 inches. "There have been hardly any changes to tennis in its history, and this one is major," says Dave Miley, Executive Director, Tennis Development, ITF. "People maybe don’t understand the significance of it, but you’re changing the court and you’re changing the ball that’s being used. It’s significant, and it will allow us to compete more easily with other sports and other activities for the time and attention of 10-and-under children. My dream is to see a dad who’s never played tennis going out and playing with his kids. That’s how we’re going to grow the sport, by making it more accessible." The change in tournament format by both the USTA and the ITF was reached after weighing the benefits for beginners as well as recurring and high-performing youth players. Studies have found that competition, when conducted in a welcoming environment that allows for multiple play opportunities, enhances kids’ enjoyment of the game. And for aspiring collegiate and professional players, the QuickStart Tennis play format fosters proper technique and enhances strategy, key components to success in competitive play. For that reason, the change has been endorsed by USTA Player Development and supported by the Tennis Industry Association and teaching pros throughout the country. Moreover, in May the Intercollegiate Tennis Association approved a measure to allow NCAA competition to take place on courts with blended lines (i.e., courts lined to accommodate both 10 and Under Tennis and 78-foot tennis). "Competition is at the very heart of our sport," says Patrick McEnroe, General Manager, USTA Player Development. "And learning how to play tennis the right way, with the right strokes and the proper technique, is beneficial for kids both now and into the future, whether they pursue the game recreationally or at the very highest levels." http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/its_a_whole_new_ball_game/ ok Pros, we want to hear from you! What are your thoughts? Do you think this was a good move for tennis? Will it affect golf?Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +SNAG CaresSeptember 1st, 2010 10:02pm - Posted By: Lindsey Sams
One of our employees visited Haiti in the wake of the devastating earthquake with a backpack full of supplies including a pack of SNAG balls for the children...here is her story: “When you consider the suffering and devastation Haiti has battled, it enlightens you more so to what is most important in this life and the simplicity of activity that can produce joy, even if for an instant, in the most wretched of circumstance. We were there on a medical mission trip, and as it turns out, more than clothing, more than shoes, more than food, and more than medical attention…these children wanted to laugh, they wanted to play,…they wanted a ball. Something I came to realize first hand, while spending time with the children there, was that when spontaneous joy is created, that’s when healing happens. To see the smiles and laughter that a SNAG ball could generate in such seemingly hopeless circumstance was an occurrence I could not have predicted, but more so is one that I will never forget. A lasting impression of what a little ball can mean to someone, and in turn do for a person’s health has fueled my interests for capabilities during future journeys. Along with that stethoscope, I will make sure to pack a Snapper as well.” Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 1 Comment(s) | Rating: 5 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google +World Domination!!!September 1st, 2010 11:37am - Posted By: Tiffanie Ord
Our company mission here at SNAG Golf is as follows, "WORLD DOMINATION!!!!"...BWWAHHHHHHHAAAAAA (insert melodramatic evil sounding laughter here) Well...maybe a better way to say it would be: we want to grow the game of golf worldwide! We hope to encourage more people (both kids and adults) to enjoy golf by providing an easy to use, fun method for learning and playing the game. Through SNAG Golf, kids learn valuable life skills while exercising and having fun; adults have an easy method to learn golf; groups can do tournaments for parties or fund raisers; senior adults are able to play a round of golf without walking 18 holes; and families have an inexpensive learning activity to do together. Everybody wins! There are thousands of people that love SNAG Golf across the globe including PE teachers, golf pros, activity directors, families, and individuals. In fact, more people use SNAG Golf in Asia and Europe than in the U.S. Let’s change that!! Go U.S.A.! Get your SNAG on!! The video above highlights the school SNAG Golf program in Trinidad & Tobago and what it has meant to the kids. I love how the kids, through the SNAG Golf program, have begun to realize that golf is for everyone, not just the elite. The program has improved many areas of their lives including better grades, behavior, and self esteem. It is very inspiring.
Farewell SNAGsters. Have a great day! Posted in: NoneView / Add Comment | 0 Comment(s) | Rating: 0 of 5 | Share: Twitter, Facebook, Google + |
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