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Survey Results & Analysis
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2012 Tournament Play Survey
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Executive Summary
This report contains a detailed statistical analysis of the results to the survey titled 2012 Tournament Play Survey . The results analysis includes answers from all respondents who took the survey in the 27 day period from Wednesday, March 07, 2012 to Monday, April 02, 2012. 643 completed responses were received to the survey during this time.
How did you hear about Cat I and/or Cat II tournaments? (Check all that apply)
Response Count Percent
Friend 184 28.6%
Newsletter – electronic or print 65 10.1%
Social Media 9 1.4%
USPTA 31 4.8%
PTR 8 1.2%
USTA Adult/Senior Website 380 59.1%
Section Website 98 15.2%
Other website 60 9.3%
Word of Mouth 156 24.3%
Other (please specify) 66 10.3%
I enter Cat I and/or Cat II tournaments for the following reasons (please rank, 1 being most important)
Rank Item Rank Points
Competition 1 2853
Ranking 2 1914
Social/fun 3 1690
Fitness 4 1356
Other 5 344
If you selected other, please specify:
(Common responses)
Vacation & Location of Tournaments, fun to attend, and play at excellent facilities
I like to visit new places, travel to different parts of the country; nice destinations
Business ; networking
chance to win prize money
proximity to where I live, convenient location
Trying to find compatible doubles partners
Excitement, opportunity to see remote players
Meeting old friends/ meet old acquaintances
Learning the sport
getaways with my wife, more clout as a teaching pro
For the love of tennis
Work on game against good players
Reason to practice
Learn how to play at that level
Competition; Always want to play best players possible
Personal challenge to improve, Challenge myself. Improve skills
disenchanged with USTA leagues
So others know I'm still alive
Social ;To play different players; Good Friends
Desire to improve all aspects of my game
Vacation from work.
because I am able to at this age
Friend asked me to please partner with her
Time away from work
Experience / travel To play at nice tennis venues in nice areas.
To maintain my tennis ability
Lends credibility to my teaching and coaching.
opportunity to play the best players/ To play my best against the best
Just wanted to play.; opportunity to play different players
opportunity to play with my dad
Past time
travel to new places with my family
Recreation; I like to go with my wife
They needed another player to round out the draw
To let me know where I am as a player.
1 well run event 2 location things to do after
promote tennis tournaments
Cameraderie; To resume friendships with my fellow tennis mates.
play at different clubs
To make the international team; potential of making a national cup team
staying connected with my many friends in tennis
Play competitors other than home club members
meet other players, to play different people
cost ; T&L expenses
PURSUIT OF NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS, Bronze, Silver, Gold Balls
my own life; Health Needs; keep mind active; still able to play
I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):
1 2 3 4
Accommodation quality (hotels) 10.4% (67)
21.2% (136)
21.5% (138)
20.4% (131)
Amenities (Player gifts, social events, lunches, etc)
8.9% (57) 21.3% (137)
25.5% (164)
20.8% (134)
Availability of Housing 8.9% (57) 16.0% (103)
17.3% (111)
30.6% (197)
Date of Tournament 59.1% (380)
21.8% (140)
6.8% (44) 6.4% (41)
Entry Fee 12.3% (79)
21.6% (139)
22.4% (144)
19.6% (126)
Facility Quality 27.5% (177)
28.8% (185)
11.2% (72)
10.3% (66)
Geographical Location 62.7% (403)
20.8% (134)
7.2% (46) 3.7% (24)
Length of Tournament 24.0% (154)
27.8% (179)
14.2% (91)
11.7% (75)
Playing Surface 32.3% (208)
25.0% (161)
15.2% (98)
11.2% (72)
Prize Money 6.2% (40) 8.9% (57) 15.2% (98)
40.9% (263)
Travel Expense (transportation, lodging, meals)
28.6% (184)
26.4% (170)
13.5% (87)
14.3% (92)
USTA Ranking Points 22.6% (145)
24.4% (157)
18.8% (121)
16.6% (107)
Other 4.4% (28) 1.9% (12) 1.7% (11) 7.3% (47)
Accommodation quality (hotels)(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):)
Response Count Percent
1 67 10.4%
2 136 21.2%
3 138 21.5%
4 131 20.4%
Amenities (Player gifts, social events, lunches, etc)(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):
Response Count Percent
1 57 8.9%
2 137 21.3%
3 164 25.5%
4 134 20.8%
Availability of Housing(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 57 8.9%
2 103 16.0%
3 111 17.3%
4 197 30.6%
Date of Tournament(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 380 59.1%
2 140 21.8%
3 44 6.8%
4 41 6.4%
Entry Fee(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 79 12.3%
2 139 21.6%
3 144 22.4%
4 126 19.6%
Facility Quality(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 177 27.5%
2 185 28.8%
3 72 11.2%
4 66 10.3%
Geographical Location(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 403 62.7%
2 134 20.8%
3 46 7.2%
4 24 3.7%
Length of Tournament(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 154 24.0%
2 179 27.8%
3 91 14.2%
4 75 11.7%
Playing Surface(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important))
Response Count Percent
1 208 32.3%
2 161 25.0%
3 98 15.2%
4 72 11.2%
Prize Money(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):)
Response Count Percent
1 40 6.2%
2 57 8.9%
3 98 15.2%
4 263 40.9%
Travel Expense (transportation, lodging, meals)(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):)
Response Count Percent
1 184 28.6%
2 170 26.4%
3 87 13.5%
4 92 14.3%
USTA Ranking Points(I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):)
Response Count Percent
1 145 22.6%
2 157 24.4%
3 121 18.8%
4 107 16.6%
Other (I consider the following when deciding which tournaments, if any, to enter (please rank, 1 being most important):)
Response Count Percent
1 28 4.4%
2 12 1.9%
3 11 1.7%
4 47 7.3%
If you selected other, please specify: (common responses)
How well the tournament is run.
age category related to my age
who else is playing (social)
if consolations are offered; Singles backdraw - full feed-in best
availability of good local tournaments to prepare
Size of draw for previous year.; size of draw.; I like full draws.
I hate to play more than one singles match a day, so I avoid tournaments that require this
where family lives; Staying with a friend
health and personal responsiblities
Love to play tournaments, try to win them.
Partner or player to share expenses and event
If someone wants me for a doubles partner
Whether or not it is a tier 1
safety of the location for a trip--do not like Forest Hills
Seeding by local tourney officals only
What type of consolation play is available.
Quality of draw; Likely competitors attending. The higher the quality the better.
Whether anyone will play in the consolation
there are only 4 tournaments in our category
Don't play for money
Tournaments History /reputation, Tournament runs smoothly!
A combination of : geography, timing, facility, points and amenities are important in my selection
Weekend events or starting Friday night events
Have only limited funds, very costly to play all of them.
1 well run event 2 location things to do after
If it is age appropriate and I can get a partner.; When doubles partner is available
Oraganization of the tournament/accomodating to players
friends/players recommendations
are players welcomed guests
ITF Ranking points
weekdays are rough if you have to work as most of us do!
want clay or grass courts for over 65 to save body wear and tear
I am more likely to enter a weekend (Friday-Sunday) or weekday (Monday-Friday) tournament.
Response Count Percent
weekend (Friday-Sunday) 437 68.0%
weekday (Monday-Friday) 206 32.0%
I like to enter two or more consecutive tournaments to minimize travel expenses.
Response Count Percent
Yes 185 29.4%
No 444 70.6%
I'm more likely to play in a tournament that offers a third place play-off?
Response Count Percent
Yes 276 43.1%
No 164 25.6%
Maybe 201 31.4%
I'm more likely to enter a tournament that offers consolation.
Response Count Percent
All the time 395 61.7%
Some of the time 131 20.5%
Doesn't matter 114 17.8%
I agree with the current maximum number of tournaments included in the calculation – four (4) including one (1) Category I National Championship.
Response Count Percent
Yes 517 80.4%
No 126 19.6%
If no, I think the maximum number of tournaments included in the calculation should be (choose one):
Response Count Percent
5 22 17.3%
6 37 29.1%
8 11 8.7%
10 3 2.4%
All tournaments 32 25.2%
Other (please specify) 22 17.3%
I agree with the current number of required Category I tournaments included in the calculation – One (1)
Response Count Percent
Yes 585 91.0%
No 58 9.0%
If no, I think the number of required Category I tournaments included in the calculation should be (select one):
Response Count Percent
2 29 49.2%
Other (please specify) 30 50.8%
USTA Section (response required)
Response Count Percent
USTA Caribbean 0 0.0% USTA Northern 15 2.3%
USTA Eastern 54 8.4% USTA Northern Cal 32 5.0%
USTA Florida 73 11.4% USTA PNW 33 5.1%
USTA Hawaii Pacific 4 0.6% USTA Southern 65 10.1%
USTA Intermountain 17 2.6% USTA Southern Cal 81 12.6%
USTA Mid Atlantic 27 4.2% USTA Southwest 26 4.0%
USTA Middle States 24 3.7% USTA Texas 89 13.8%
USTA Midwest 53 8.2%
USTA Missouri Valley 15 2.3%
USTA New England 35 5.4%
State/Territories
Response Count Percent Response Count Percent
Alabama 6 1.0% Nebraska 4 0.6%
Alaska 0 0.0% Nevada 3 0.5%
Arizona 18 2.9% New Hampshire 2 0.3%
Arkansas 4 0.6% New Jersey 18 2.9%
California 111 17.7% New Mexico 7 1.1%
Colorado 7 1.1% New York 36 5.7%
Connecticut 8 1.3% North Carolina 13 2.1%
Delaware 0 0.0% North Dakota 1 0.2%
D.C. 1 0.2% Ohio 11 1.8%
Florida 71 11.3% Oklahoma 1 0.2%
Georgia 18 2.9% Oregon 15 2.4%
Hawaii 4 0.6% Pennsylvania 20 3.2%
Idaho 3 0.5% Puerto Rico 0 0.0%
Illinois 12 1.9% Rhode Island 0 0.0%
Indiana 7 1.1% South Carolina 8 1.3%
Iowa 0 0.0% South Dakota 0 0.0%
Kansas 6 1.0% Tennessee 5 0.8%
Kentucky 1 0.2% Texas 87 13.9%
Louisiana 7 1.1% Utah 4 0.6%
Maine 1 0.2% Vermont 2 0.3%
Maryland 13 2.1% Virginia 10 1.6%
Massachusetts 22 3.5% Washington 18 2.9%
Michigan 16 2.5% West Virginia 1 0.2%
Minnesota 15 2.4% Wisconsin 6 1.0%
Mississippi 1 0.2% Wyoming 0 0.0%
Missouri 3 0.5%
Montana 1 0.2%
Gender
Response Count Percent
Male 416 70.6%
Female 173 29.4%
Age range
Response Count Percent
Under 30 17 2.6%
30-39 32 5.0%
40-49 94 14.6%
50-59 145 22.6%
60-69 186 29.0%
70-79 135 21.0%
80 and over 33 5.1%
NTRP level
Response Count Percent
2.5 and below 2 0.3%
3.0 20 3.1%
3.5 46 7.2%
4.0 199 31.2%
4.5 222 34.9%
5.0 and above 108 17.0%
No rating/don'tknow 40 6.3%
How many USTA sanctioned tournaments (age division and/or NTRP) do you play each year?(select one)
Response Count Percent
4 or less 291 45.3%
5-6 176 27.4%
7-9 113 17.6%
10 or more 63 9.8%
Which age divisions do you play? (Check all that apply)
Response Count Percent
Open 111 17.3%
30 38 5.9%
35 65 10.1%
40 74 11.5%
45 80 12.4%
50 103 16.0%
55 122 19.0%
60 133 20.7%
65 123 19.1%
70 95 14.8%
75 63 9.8%
80 30 4.7%
85 8 1.2%
90 1 0.2%
What events do you play? (Check all that apply)
Response Count Percent
Men's Singles 406 63.1%
Men's Doubles 334 51.9%
Women's Singles 139 21.6%
Women's Doubles 156 24.3%
Mixed 135 21.0%
Family 50 7.8%
NTRP 65 10.1%
What would be the one thing you would do to increase participation in USTA National Tournaments?
Full feed-in backdraw - 5th place potential
Make sure the tournaments are well run.
Cut back on league play for women
Better hotels closer to courts,with discounts.
Scheduling; Begins on weekend; more night events
Talk about them to other high level players in my area.
Have one tournament per month Nationally in my age division
Lower fee when draw is so small, sometimes only two other people in my draw.
guarantee at least three matches
Doing what you're doing. Ask people what they want.
less expensive; Subsidized travel expenses
Early local club notification
Offer prize money ; gifts
Have them over holiday weekends such as President's Day, Memorial Day, Labor Day, etc
Lower entry fees and eliminate the USTA website surcharge
possibly rotate the sites of the nationals every two or three years
more MXD events and more prize money would probably entice me to play more often
Reduce the length of time (days)
Market the events to grass roots...club players.
spread out tournaments...too many in CA and FL; very expensive travel
offer more tourneys and locations
Host them at a nice facility
more local events
have some social events for players and spouses
free up more time (only I can do that, USTA can't)
Contract with Tennis Channel to televise finals.
Reduce travel expenses - air travel is very expensive right now
Full feed in consolation to determine position 5
Have a standard followed by each club.
Doubles open til 1st day of singles play
Be more informed as to where and when
hard to say. I play for enjoyment. more local tournaments. I joined the Riverside Clay Court Tennis Association so that I could play their tournaments eventho I drive over an hour to get there. they saved clay court tennis in nyc and deserve ...
Encourage friends to join me in playing national tournaments
cure for rotator cuff disease, that is why I don't enter singles anymore
More senior tournaments on weekends
Move the location of the tournament
Center cat 1 tournaments around weekends. Especially for the 30-55 age groups.
consolation matches
INCREASE MY RETIREMENT PAY
Get the word out more
The Consolation Winner should receive the same point he would if he had won in the round he lost in the main draw.
Make more available in different regions of the country
retire (so have more time to play!)
provide housing
Begin play on Saturday
Week Ends; this is less time off work
make travel and acomodations less costly
make sure there are some category IIs in each USTA section
Doubles consoliation & age levels
have clear seasons for indoor, hard, clay, grass
Help with housing expenses
More clay tourny with consols
Educate prospective players that signing up for a tournament doesn't necessarily mean spending three consecutive 12-hours days sitting around the tennis facility. Too many people believe they "don't have the time" to dedicate to a tournament.
Market more to the general tennis population the fun and thrill of competing "on the tour"
Push club pros to help promote all tournaments.
Make Participant Party a welcoming party so all can attend
Pick geographic locations with choice of amenities
location. No travel
Offer more than four. Send email blast with yearly national schedule to all members.
more category II
More information about them and promoting them well before tournament play. Right now USTA web page is hard to navigate and many people do not know about these tourneys.
Quit my job! :-)
play in texas where it is in the middle of the country
Make them start on a Wed or Thurs and end on a Sun. PLay more than one round per day.
Husband wife tournaments increased
Consolation matches for doubles
Have more in travel destinations
more choices, more dates
Promote tournaments at the league level
market to former players
allow people to play more events within the tournament.
have more mixed
cheaper housing
reduce air fares
if you started one on friday,even week long ones, it would cut down the time lost at work for many players. if they made it to monday, they would deep into the draw. if they lost, they could be back to work on monday or tues.missing only a few days
Improved and advanced scheduling of matches
The only way would be to do away with NTRP program
More doubles tournaments.
Starting tournaments on a Friday or Saturday might be good, since not so many will be inconvenienced to play during the week
Make some team-based nationals
have trainers at the tournaments
more cat I events in TX
Increase more local tournaments
shorter length of tournaments
Reduce the cost by offering housing with locals.
many league players have no clue that there is such a thing
More matches in shorter timeframe
Consolation
Space the match scheduling or shorten the first rounds to a Super-breaker for the 3rd set.
set up a buddy system. doubles partners.
allow 2 losses in consolations if time, weather, and facilities allow.
Prize money for quarter finals and up
more prize money and beable to play in two divisions.
Use rankings for seeding & team selection
Offer more for those that work. I work so can't play the dates that are offered. I am on a teacher's schedule.
more category 2 tournaments ,with new locations
tournaments in smaller sections
Create a "partner list" ahead of time similar to Huntsman Senior Games
Less leagues
Add season-end section tournament for top 16 ranked players.
count all tournament played for the ranking
secnd round feed in to consolations
There needs to be more prizes and a reason why to play . I pay $30 in entry fee and $200 for travel and I expect a nice dinner, prizes, and a well ran tournament. There should be prizes and more acknowledgement for ranking of NTRP players.
For those age groups that do not have at least 4 players entered the fee should be lessened.
Start with increasing AWARENESS. Many players do not even know these tournaments and rankings exist. This should start with the section and I believe that a player should have to do something to earn their way, like hold a section rank. cont.....
better amenities for the players
Stop fooling around with the ranking requirements
Provide complimentary or discounted food
Make sure the refs know the rules and more importantly enforce them. If a tournament is paying for refs, then the refs should work. If they don't, then it is a waste of money.
i like the way it is now
More tournaments on age group
Better planning of multiple events, e.g., singles and doubles not scheduled only hours apart on same day.
Have More Combined Age Tournaments
Guarantee 3 matches
More National Tournaments in more locations. Don't do pro set for consolation-two sets and third set tie break.
Subsidize accommodation costs
Keep the senior leagues on a 60,70and over age requirement.
More convenient locations
Advertise at the League/Club level
Improve NTRP ratings
Give NO POINTS unless consolation matches are played
shorten tournaments for younger players (35s-40s)
Make the tournaments longer, having to play two matches in a row on two consecutive days can be rough!
full feed in consolations
better run events and locations
Have them closer to home.
lower the entry fees, condense the time for the tournament
start on a friday or Saturday with singles and doubles that way players can miss as little of work as possible.
have more 75, 80, 85, 90 and 95 tournaments
Men and women play together like to 40 Hardcourt Nationals.
Almost everything needs to be clay/soft courts. Human body not made for pounding on hard surfaces. Everyone knows this.
Offer full consolation at all events
more stand alone doubles tournaments
1. Have more Cat II tournaments in So Cal. 2. Have all CAT I &II tounaments include the men and women together.
Accessible location.
offer more housing
Make the dates and days better
More in my area. Travel is too expensive.
Work harder
More time apart from our business
quality facilities
Have more of them in the Southwest section.
consolation matches in all national cat 1 and cat 2
perhaps have a feed-in tourney or qualifier before the seeds get involved.
Hold tournament in geographic areas than have temperate climate
Events in more sections/ Create 2 catagorigies !) For top players 2) For the ham & eggers
more weekend tournaments
Get the word out through incentives or tennis clubs
shorter duration or draws available 2+ weeks in advance to help with travel planning and costs
Conduct more of then in every Section
Location
Single weekend tournament
Better promotion of the tournament. League coordinators should email all league captains, who in turn should email their team rosters.
geographic location
More sanctioned tournaments
Add a few category II tournaments in the northeast
Encourage TD's to hold consulation rounds.
Geographical Location closer to California
not have so many USTA Leagues
Rotate sites geographically every 3 years...keeping them in the same site becomes redundant and favors local players.
Start on Saturdays
incentives for semi and finalists
Provide more Cat II events
TD's provide more reason to play.
Send flyers to clubs do they can be posted
Tournaments are way too expensive and not enough in my local area
More clay court tournaments for seniors
Travel/hotel packages
Have them in more popular areas.
For me it's all about location. I'm not competitive enough to travel the country playing tournaments, but if you've got one within a fairly easy drive I try to enter.
prizes for consolation winners
Reduce entry price-do away with cost increasing dinner, perhaps a cocktail hour/wine and cheese
Use sectional ranking for seeding
Growth of the game's popularity across the entire socio-economic spectrum, When was the last time USTA advertised the benefits of tennis to non-tennis playing audiences? I never see tennis commercials while watching a football game except for GEICO.
More M80s in the Midwwest
find a regular partner
Same level of mktg and exposure as League
Maybe have 2 Tiers: 1. Former Top College / Pro Circuit and 2. True Amateur
Flighted Doubles tournaments
make sure everyone understands how they work and that anyone at any level can enter
Be more competitive so expense is worth it
Spread them out across the country
Offer more swag to players
Monetary support from sections for qualified participants
Have them rotate to different regions
Have 8 or 10 instead of 4
need to contact prospective players
Move tournaments around more regionally
more round robin tournaments
Increase consolation ranking points
Many people do not realize that they are "open" to all individules. I get asked often "How do you qualify?" If more people knew they were open?
Fewer leagues more tournaments
more west coast; Have some in or near Utah
add full consolation to all cat II national events; tough to travel very far for a single elimination tournament; full consolation almost guarantees the travel will be worthwhile
move them around instead of a fixed location
accommodations of fans and family
offer entry gifts, t-shirt, polo shirt, goody bag, etc
Have foot faults called, really
Make the total cost less (entry, lodging, etc
It would probably help if the USTA sent emails or letters with a schedule of tournaments in the persons area. I
more age division tournements instead of NTRPs
provide back draw for Cat II as well as Cat I
easier access to find them on the usta page
Not have national tournaments same week. ie father-son national 30 grass. And father son hard and 30 clay
change date of hard court tournament - conflicts with lots of family obligations
offer one each quarter
Increase the number of tier II tourneys
more tournaments on east coast
Make consolation mandatory and include consolation throughout draw.
Have a few more located in the East.(must have singles)
Prize money tournaments, especially in AZ, seem to get the bigger draws.
Having more local tournaments
Reach out to all women league players--they have no idea what they are missing.
Make them shorter and more in the winter time to make them more of a vacation as well as a tournament
Winter tournaments
Fewer days and less tournaments req.
Change the scoring sysem to tie breaker for third set
Better marketing to USTA teams for individuals to participate
Better prizes
get NTRP players to participate in age groups
Start tournaments on Saturdays. People can work all week, travel Friday evening.
Market more to seniors, location, lodging, social etc
more weekend tournaments
Allow more events to be played; like 1 singles and 2 doubles
Have more tournaments Friday - Sunday.
Bringing more Sponsors
Promote them thru the NTRP league - particulary at the Nationals - perhaps each entrant receive a letter explaining things and inviting them to try one -
More awareness and advertisement
Be aware of time and location
Schedule carefully
advertise them; i didn't know about them for years!
Better deals for less expensive accommodations
Cut down on the entry fees, especially at local, sectional level. Cut down on the length of the tournament, way too long, especially factoring in hotel costs and other expenses. Begin the tournaments on the weekend, like Fri. night not Mon. to Sun.
Start a tournament on the day it is said to start and finish as soon as you can.
More mother and son tournaments in older age divisions
Have more tournaments in the middle of USA
lower costs, ease of understanding rules, regs, etc
Don't close doubles entries until first day of tournament
Tournaments that include both men and women
Give more credit for Cat II; increase number of tournaments for ranking
encourage league super senior partacipation
better scheduling
Market adult/senior tournaments to USTA league players
select schedules that minimize travel costs and weather problems.
More age tournaments
availability to my home state
Much easier details and electronic access. The currect format is almost impossible to call up and understand. My wife and I have given up trying to understand the tournament description format and entry info. (My wife is a strong 60's player)
Super Tie Breaker in lieu of third set!
Broaden appeal to the average player
market player participation from USTA league play
Increase the maximum number of tournaments. I suggest 8. I know many mid level players who drop out because they have no chance to make the ranking lists with the current required number. Further, high level players do not play in local events -
better run events, where the players feel wanted
Give as much press to age tournaments as NTRP tournaments and league play
stop conflicting tournament dates
always have a consolation
Make the entry fees and hotel costs affordable
Make Cat II's count for ranking.
Play tournament in less days
Market Adult/Senior Tournaments to USTA League players
reduce the cost to enter
increase the amout of tournaments that count toward a national ranking
Bigger draws.
don't bias the rankings in favor of stronger players
require full feed in consolation play at all cat 1 events
do not schedule 2 of them so close. indoor, clay
let usta menbers actively know about the tournaments
have many more senior ntrp tournaments
I would have to be more motivated to travel
Not have to sign up with a partner in advance- assign some partners to players without fixed partner
Market to the USTA teams. Tournaments are losing players to the team format.
Have more player parties
I am ok with the way things are.
Unseeded players should play unseeded players in first round
market adult/senior tournaments to USTA league players.
Back off on the league tennis-- people can't make so many commitments
more PR & advertising
keep the cost of national under a $100 for both
I would like to see feed in consolation thru the quarterfinals and the ability to play two doubles events.
use USTA playing level
More Age Division Tournaments with Men & Women at Same location or city
More tournaments
Perhaps give more points to national championships
Shorten the length of tournaments if possible
local to my home in Massachusetts
Publicize the national Tournaments to the USTA League players
Advertise in the local tennis clubs in the town where the tournament is being held and reduce the entrance fee to half for first time participants.
Provide room free/<$30 USD to distant traveler
Consolation play
See early information of when & were they take place
market adult/senior tournaments to USTA league players
take poliitcs out of draw..don't insult me by saying computer picks
I am not necessarily interested in national tournaments, but because of all the USTA leagues, there are practically no sanctioned tournaments left for age groups. There is no other place for a 70+ to play singles!
Have less grandchildren
Market advertise promote; More Advertising to outside of tennis sources
workout
Not conflict with major Sectional tournaments
More flexibility in start times in early rounds
Make sure to always include fulll-feed-ins
More father/son father daughter events
Consolation rounds for travellers
reduced entry fees, eliminate 8:00a.m. starting times
market adult/senior tournaments to USTA league players
watch for people with special needs and help them
better courts,head to head rankings instead of points
more tournaments closer to my home.
Use 10 pt. tie break instead of 3rd set for singles
adult child tournaments, facilitate schedule for players from long distances
Top 4 seeded players should be placed to the quarters. This unseeded players have a chance of 2 or more rounds in the main draw. They do a similiar draw for the ATP and WTA tournaments sometimes.
increase sponsorships
fix the economy
Try to promote clubs to offer more tournaments
Improve marketing
Find a good doubles partner
More tournments on weekends
I'll bring the tournament location closer to players.
spread around country more
Advertise more, especially to those in league play
Provide housing
Easier access to the info on sanctioned tournaments
Offer consolation and 3/4 play offs in all tournaments
keep the facilities up
advertise&explain clearly the categories of tournaments
Full Feed-in Consolation, not a first match.
Guarantee more matches
Use incentives such as meeting or playing with John McEnroe.
more of them in central locations
practice more
More advertising and information
make more tournaments start later in the week for the younger divisions
Be a role model/inspiration to others.
more mixed availability
figure out to give more points! especially for losing!
Have Tournaments start on Saturday instead of Friday (or atleast Friday evening so no work missed).
To Be able to easily find the tournaments!
always have a back draw and encourage play (reduce players defaulting)
Allow winners to participate in the US Open Age Groups
Stop the emphasis of leagues
play more and train more
Leave doubles entries open wit a signe up list so players can pick their partners as used to be,this increases entries.
Publish draws earlier
More publicity, news stories on website and newsletters
Geographic location - closer to TX. Weedend tournaments
Hold more events on soft courts--clay or grass
more affordable, vary the locations
Make sure theres always a full feed consolation. not just first round losers.
Better prices in airline tickets
How likely are you to recommend Adult/Senior Tournaments to a colleague or friend?(10 being the highest)
Response Count Percent
N/A 7 1.1%
1 18 2.9%
2 9 1.4%
3 17 2.7%
4 8 1.3%
5 28 4.5%
6 15 2.4%
7 48 7.6%
8 107 17.0%
9 71 11.3%
10 301 47.9%