Conga Sports Drumbeat 33 for 1/27/2025

A weekly racket sports resource with timely information about the local Tennis, Pickleball, Padel, and POP Tennis scene

Together with LA TENNIS

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Good Monday afternoon, everyone.

I updated much of Drumbeat this morning. Not only did Chris Robb’s “Tennis It’s A Lifestyle” programs make it in the LA Tennis section but I also added a boatload of pickleball programs all over Southern California: Simi Valley, Camarillo, Tarzana, Valencia, Los Angeles, Santa Monica, Long Beach, Seal Beach, Huntington Beach, Fountain Valley, Costa Mesa, Alisa Viejo, Rancho Santa Marguerita, San Diego, Arcadia, Indio, Palm Desert. More to follow! I can’t believe how many pickleball programs there are now.

If you are planning to travel to Miami for the RacquetX Festival (or to have a glass of wine with me), please be aware that they offer a special sale today until February 2.
Here is their invitation:

RacquetX Flash Sale Starts Now! - Don’t Miss Out!

Enjoy 20% off all tickets with our exclusive RacquetX flash sale this week. Hurry - this offer ends on 2 February!

Use code rx25flashsale at checkout to save big on tickets and official RacquetX gear.

Join us on 22-24 March at the Miami Beach Convention Center for a world-class festival and celebration of all racquet sports, uniting the community, the industry, and racquet sport enthusiasts from around the world.

Cruise Control Gear Offers 40% Off For Our Readers

Look Good, Play Better!

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Our luxury tennis apparel is high quality and created with the whole family in mind. Look like the tennis star you are match after match in our sportswear. Made of premium materials that are comfortable and give off a high-end vibe on and off the court. Our gear goes beyond tennis and can be worn as athleisure or pickleball apparel.
Look good, play better!

New Year SALE 40% OFF sitewide

Automatic discount applied at checkout

LA Tennis Supports Conga Sports Drumbeat

We are featuring LA TENNIS again this week to remind you of their great work in the Los Angeles public parks area.

For over 25 years, LA TENNIS has managed the tennis operations at many of the top parks, tennis facilities, and clubs around the world. Its success as a management company can be attributed to its focus on providing quality programs and professionals and its unrelenting passion for customer service.

The founders of LA TENNIS know that their business relies on delivering quality programs and personalized service. LAT separates itself from other tennis management companies and individuals in the tennis industry through its hiring, training, forward-thinking, and continuing education programs.

The coaches of LA TENNIS are considered some of the best in the industry. To navigate their website, find the location that suits you best and look around to find the professional that you would like to contact.

Facebook Group: Racket Sports Connect Los Angeles

We are proud of our new Facebook Group
Racket Sports Connect Los Angeles.

Why don’t you become a member?
Just click on the image and sign up.

RacquetX 25 coming to Miami in March - Don’t Miss It!

Should you contemplate traveling to Miami in March…

RacquetX 25 - A world-class festival and celebration of all racquet sports

Miami Beach Convention Center

Get ready for Racquet X at the Miami Beach Convention Center! This premier tennis and pickleball experience brings together enthusiasts, athletes, and industry leaders for an exciting showcase of the latest in sports gear, apparel, and technology. Enjoy live demonstrations, interactive sessions, and meet-and-greets with top professionals.

Please email me with updates or let me know if you want your programs and events added. And please share this newsletter with your friends.

Thank you.

Have a wonderful week!

Rich Neher, CEO, Conga Sports

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