Searching For The Next American Tennis Champion: What Parent's Need To Know! (Giveaway) (CLOSED)
12:02 AM Posted by Pink Lemonade Liz
Tennis participation levels in the U.S. are the highest they have been in more than 15 years - up 43% since 2000? That’s right, since 1993. There is a "swing" happening quite literally.Without question, people/families are finding open tennis courts, getting back into the game, or picking up the sport for the first time. Many of the new players are young children who are getting a new form of exercise and participating in a fun family activity with Mom and Dad.
This is great news for the sport overall and for tennis in America. The problem is, as parents dig through their closets to find their old racquets, or put something into their child's hands for the first time, they quickly realize that the times (and technology) may have moved on without them.It is CRUCIAL, for tennis' continued growth, that parents to know which racquets make the most sense for children of which age (with new offerings and technologies now available) - since using a heavy (wrong) racquet and/or regular balls at too early an age has been proven to be the difference between a child sticking with the sport or giving it up to move on to something else... like video games.
As the trend in participation continues to grow and we search for the "next great American champion", be aware that there are now various reduced-length junior racquets, low compression balls and mini pop up nets Prince now produces - These products, along with full-length adult racquets - are designed specifically to make learning the game more fun for the whole family! Prince is an industry leader/expert that manufactures products specific for all player types - from Grand Slam Champions like Maria Sharapova to little ones just getting into the game.As one of our Grand Prizes, we have four Prince Junior Racquets to give away to four (4) lucky readers!
There are several ways to enter - here are the rules:
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There you have it! Eight very simple ways to enter our contest - how easy is that? Complete rules can be found on our Contest page.
This contest ends Monday, June 15th at 11:59pm (pdst) so don't wait - make sure you've gotten all eight entries before it's too late! Please note: entries received after the cutoff time will be deleted prior to drawing a winner.
- Liz
Posted by Liz of Pink Lemonade
June 1, 2009 8:14 AM
I have a 7 year old who is desperate to learn to play tennis. I love the colors of the AIRO SCREAM 21 racquets and think he would too. Thanks for sharing~
June 1, 2009 10:47 AM
http://www.princetennis.com/tennis/files/category.aspx?cid=272
this raquet looks awesome!
ajcmeyer AT go DOT com
June 1, 2009 1:35 PM
Wow what a fun giveaway and a surefire way to keep kids active.
I love the T22 WHITE/SILVER tennis shoes. So cool!
heatherdemke(at)gmail(dot)com
June 1, 2009 3:19 PM
T9 ROADSTER JR. - BLK/RED would look stylin' on my little boy's feet!
tvollowitz at aol dot com
June 1, 2009 4:37 PM
AIRO SCREAM 21
June 1, 2009 7:06 PM
Our park has a tennis court and we've been wanting to play so badly! We are liking the AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25!
June 1, 2009 7:07 PM
I'm a fan on facebook. (erinlowmaster)
June 1, 2009 7:07 PM
I'm a subscriber of your blog
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June 1, 2009 9:47 PM
AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25
June 2, 2009 7:33 AM
Little hard for me to decide what size would be best for an 8 year old but the Aira Sharpova Pro looks like the one to pick
June 2, 2009 9:58 AM
I know my family would love the AIRO SCREAM 21. It is versatile and gorgeous!
Thanks!
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June 2, 2009 9:59 AM
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June 2, 2009 9:59 AM
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June 2, 2009 11:17 AM
My daughter just started playing tennis. She really needs a racquet - she has been borrowing her friends.
June 2, 2009 11:34 AM
My son would love the T9 Roadster Jr. tennis shoes they offer.
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June 2, 2009 11:35 AM
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June 2, 2009 1:00 PM
I think my daugther would do well with the classic graphite OS racquet.
June 2, 2009 3:33 PM
My 3 would like the AIRO SCREAM 25 in green or yellow. Thank you for the chance!
tatertot374@sbcglobal.net
June 2, 2009 9:44 PM
My son would love the Team 25 - he loves orange!
June 2, 2009 9:45 PM
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June 2, 2009 11:05 PM
The Sharapova tennis bag to carry the racquet & assorted gear would be fantastic. What a great way for all the tennis stuff to be quickly & easily found.
marypres(at)gmail(dot)com
June 3, 2009 5:09 AM
My grandaughter is 7 and is taking tennis lessons and could use the equipment.
June 3, 2009 6:37 AM
The play and stay stage 1 tennis balls would be great to help my son not be discouraged with his initial attempts to learn how to play!
murphykatt[at]yahoo[dot]com
June 3, 2009 10:38 AM
The Team 25 is very cool...Thanks for the chance.
mogrill@comcast.net
June 3, 2009 10:45 AM
I like the Stage 3 Play & Stay kit!
khmorgan_00 [at] yahoo [dot] com
June 3, 2009 8:57 PM
The play and stay 19" racket and the slower foam balls would be awesome for my kids!
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June 3, 2009 9:00 PM
June 3, 2009 9:01 PM
Twitter follower name kissyj (sorry forgot my name on the last one, so I deleted it)
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June 3, 2009 9:01 PM
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June 3, 2009 9:02 PM
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June 3, 2009 9:02 PM
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June 4, 2009 11:01 AM
I love the T22 WHITE/SILVER tennis shoes!
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June 4, 2009 1:20 PM
I would like sharapova collection in bags.
June 4, 2009 1:20 PM
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June 4, 2009 1:20 PM
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June 4, 2009 7:45 PM
AIRO MARIA LITE OS
I love this one the most of all.
bigoffy13@hotmail.com
June 4, 2009 11:49 PM
Mine would enjoy the tennis shoe collection most!
June 5, 2009 7:22 PM
They would like OZONE PRO TOUR MP.
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June 5, 2009 7:23 PM
I follow on Twitter - Janetfaye
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June 5, 2009 7:23 PM
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June 5, 2009 7:23 PM
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June 7, 2009 8:36 AM
My husband plays tennis and my boys love to play with him. I know they'd like the O3 HYBRID SHARAPOVA 26
June 7, 2009 8:36 AM
Follow on twitter @mannabsn
June 8, 2009 12:03 PM
I like the AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25
June 9, 2009 12:22 PM
I never knew they had "age and ability appropriate" tennis balls! The play and stay ball sets are new to me. Definately would be useful for getting my kids interested.
June 12, 2009 4:44 PM
The OC-1 JR WHITE/SILVER
shoes are cool
June 12, 2009 4:44 PM
Follow on twitter @phxbne
June 12, 2009 4:44 PM
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June 12, 2009 10:21 PM
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June 13, 2009 1:06 PM
We'd love the AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25 for our daughter! Thanks for the great giveaway!
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June 13, 2009 1:06 PM
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June 13, 2009 1:07 PM
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June 13, 2009 1:07 PM
I'm a fan on facebook (courtney ca)
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June 13, 2009 1:08 PM
I signed up for the Prince newsletter
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June 13, 2009 2:52 PM
I love the great selection of tennis raquets, especially the O3 HYBRID SEVEN 26+
June 13, 2009 2:53 PM
I'm an email subscriber
June 13, 2009 2:54 PM
Signed up for the Prince newsletter
June 14, 2009 6:16 AM
T9 ROADSTER JR. - BLK/RED would be great for my son.
June 14, 2009 9:34 AM
I like the T22 WHITE/SILVER tennis shoes.
erma.hurtt@sbcglobal.net
June 14, 2009 11:26 AM
I like the Teaching practice balls
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June 14, 2009 12:09 PM
i would pick the AIRO SCREAM 19 for are son i think he would really like it thanks eaglesforjack@gmail.com
June 14, 2009 2:57 PM
AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25
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June 14, 2009 2:58 PM
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June 14, 2009 4:49 PM
We love the sharapova collection bags!
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June 14, 2009 4:49 PM
follow on twitter: tuesdaygirl
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June 14, 2009 6:14 PM
I feel so uneducated about all of this great equipment! The T9 ROADSTER - WHT/NVY/GRY look like great shoes and the AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25 looks like a fun racquet!
Thanks!
xpsundell(at)gmail(dot)com
June 14, 2009 7:08 PM
I think my niece would like the AIRO SCREAM 19 racquet.
renee
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June 14, 2009 10:24 PM
My son would love any of the racquets... especially the Airo 25 in green. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
June 14, 2009 10:24 PM
I am a subscriber. thanks, justicecw@hotmail.com
June 14, 2009 10:25 PM
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June 14, 2009 10:25 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:37 PM
I think my son would love the Prince Junior AIRO TEAM 19 in Blue. Now, with my trying to remember back from when I played tennis regularly I do think the larger grommets are best for him. Thanks so much for the chance to enter.
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June 15, 2009 2:38 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:38 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:39 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:42 PM
I blogged about this giveaway
http://thebestofeverythingforyou.blogspot.com/2009/06/pink-lemonade-prince-tennis-racquet.html
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June 15, 2009 2:43 PM
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June 15, 2009 2:44 PM
I became a member of your Social Network.
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June 15, 2009 2:45 PM
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June 15, 2009 6:47 PM
i like the graphite classic raquet
June 15, 2009 6:48 PM
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June 15, 2009 6:48 PM
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June 15, 2009 7:33 PM
I can picture my son with a AIRO SCREAM 21 racquet, white outfit and T22 WHITE/SILVER tennis shoes.
Dream on mommy!
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June 15, 2009 8:26 PM
One of their burgandy backpacks would be great with the racket
June 15, 2009 8:27 PM
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June 15, 2009 8:27 PM
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June 15, 2009 8:27 PM
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June 15, 2009 8:29 PM
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June 15, 2009 8:49 PM
My nine-year-old would like to learn how to play tennis. This would be nice!
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June 15, 2009 9:27 PM
AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25
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June 15, 2009 10:08 PM
Stage 3 Play & Stay kit :)
June 15, 2009 10:39 PM
I think my daughter would like the AIRO SHARAPOVA PRO 25. Nice color!
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June 15, 2009 10:40 PM
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June 15, 2009 10:42 PM
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June 15, 2009 10:46 PM
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