Two Worldwide Communities of Senior Tennis Players Joyfully Sharing TIPS (Training, Inspiration, Purpose, Socializing)
Senior Tennis Players face unique Body, Mind, and Spirit challenges. Yet, our needs and concerns are largely ignored by the tennis industry and media in favor of focusing on junior, collegiate, and professional tennis players. Until now!
Senior Tennis TIPS, our Facebook Group, is the world’s largest Facebook group dedicated to senior tennis players.
Senior Tennis TIPS Plus (SST+) is our premium community where we host special training, social, and tennis influencer events. Plus, there’s better ways to connect with other member without all the “complexity” of Facebook. All this for just US$6 per quarter or $18 per year.
“Ask not what your Community can do for you,
ask what you can do for your Community.”
Senior Tennis TIPS Plus
Everything You Love about the Facebook Group…
Only Better.
It’s Your Ad:
Membership: US$6 per quarter or US$18 per year
STT+ offers Special Services & Events
to Do Life & Tennis Even Better!
In a Group you Post. In a Community you Build Relationships.
Privacy & Protection
Unlike our Facebook Group…
• Your data won’t be collected and sold to marketers.
• Your every online click won’t be tracked for targeting you for ads.
• Your exposure to predatory and inappropriate content goes to near zero.
Relationship Building
STT+ includes:
• Find members by city
• Member Match-Up
• Voice and video calling
• Special Groups
Enriched Experience
Our new and private home platform on HeartBeat.chat opens opportunities for more innovative programming and the sharing of TIPS (Training, Inspiration, Purpose, Socializing) geared to the recreational senior tennis player.
“What is the most rewarding aspect of your membership in Senior Tennis TIPS?”
How some of the 82,000+ FaceBook Group Members answered.
(And our new platform will further enrich our Member experience.)
The diversity of geographic locations, of ages (reminder: ITF Seniors Tournaments for World ranking points begin at 30 in 5 year age groups), of perceived skill levels, of discussion topics, of opinions and of location photos of the contributing members in this Group.
Lee Taylor
Australia1. It is good to see a big range of ages still playing and enjoying tennis.
2. People sharing their experiences shows what a great game this is in a whole range of environments.
3. I am always willing to learn and try new things.
Lesley Jeanne Kenny
UK>USARajan Joseph
UKI love the questions that are asked and the experiences shared! Thank you for this group!
LouAnne Valleri
USAA community with the common love of tennis. A group to bounce ideas and issues off of too.
Susan Godorov
USAJulian Mitchell
UKBeing able to share and get advice from older tennis players like me. Not many resources for elder athletes.
Steven Hupp
ColombiaThe mutual love of the game from people around the world.
Eric Nixon
USAList all the many things
tennis players can do to stay active in the sport when their knees are worn out and can’t run around and compete in tournaments. Asking for feedback from members.
Bob Reich
USAThe camaraderie that all tennis players experience. Members from around the world, talking the beautiful language of tennis. And there’s unlimited topics that cover both the joy, and the challenges of playing a lifetime sport. It’s a blessing.
David Souza
USAReassuring. Tennis is still alive and well for those that enjoyed at a younger age and thinking about getting back into it !
Wayne Mahar
CanadaOf all the steps you take in tennis,
becoming a Member will be your best step.
“Together, let’s be improving with age.”
FAQs
Your participation with posts and dollars support the sustainability and improvement of our Community.
Membership dues cover the costs of operating the Community and expanded offerings.
Thank you for your support.
Yes, if you stop and then restart your Membership. Your dues will be the then current members rate.
Here's why. Most of our Members' ages ranges from 40 with some into their 90s. However, for tennis governing bodies such as the ITF and USTA, "senior tennis" begins as early as age 30 or 35, respectively.
Also, well behaved Juniors and young adults are not encouraged to join, but welcomed for their smarts to tap into the wisdom of their elders.
Non-conforming content is removed. This would included tennis news or gossip regarding, but not limited to WTA, ATP, College, or Junior tours and players.
Third-party links and posts are likely to be removed unless the post is your original work.
Think about this way, in STT, you are the newsworthy story. So post about your tennis-related activities. And, "Be Original" is one of our Community Guidelines.
Make Senior Tennis TIPS work for you. If you like to sit back to read and watch, great! If you like to post photos, videos, attend Match-Ups, and events, go for it!
Community Guidelines and Policies are in place. These are posted in Community and review and acceptance is part of the OnBoarding process.
Content and behavior will be graciously, but firmly enforced.
Thanks to the STT+ paywall to Membership, the hope is to eradicate predators who constantly infiltrated and attacked our Facebook Group with inappropriate content.
If you're looking for tennis lessons, see a certified USPTA or PTR tennis pro.
Suggestion: Post brief videos of your strokes and/or play along with asking for Member input. All feedback given is well-intended, however, exercise caution before implementation. The vast majority of Members are not certified tennis pros qualified to teach the sport.
This technology platform was selected because it enables relationship building and has features that can enrich our Membership experience and relationship building.
What began on Facebook to help a few tennis buddies grew into a worldwide group.
Kevin is a former USPTA Tennis Professional and served as Head Pro or Assisting Pro in various clubs and resorts in the USA from PA, VA, HI, and FL.
Learn more about Kevin by searching LinkedIn for "Kevin W. McCarthy" located in Orlando, FL, USA.
In time, this may be an option to keep Membership dues modest and cover increasing operation costs for managing both STT+ and the Facebook group.
If and when advertising or sponsorships are permitted, all products and promotions will be reviewed, approved, and disclosed. All advertising or sponsors will fit our editorial and advertising guidelines.