USTA Southern Tournament Participation Survey

Are you a member of the USTA?
What is your current NTRP rating?
Do you currently play USTA League Tennis?
Have you ever played USTA League Tennis?
What is your age?
What is your gender?
Do you have children?
If you have children, what are their ages?
Do your children play tennis?
If your children play tennis- Do they play in tennis tournaments?
Do they play recreational tennis?
Do you use the Internet?
Are you a user of social networks, such as Twitter, My Space, or Facebook?
Please choose the statement which best describes your USTA sanctioned tournament play frequency

Part II: Tournament Experience. If chose “I have never played in a USTA sanctioned tennis tournament,” please answer the following questions:

For the following questions, please select the number that most accurately reflects your perceptions about tournament play using the following scale.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

I HAVE NEVER PLAYED IN A TOURNAMENT BECAUSE:
I don’t know when they are held.
I don’t know where they are held.
I believe my opponents would be too skilled or not skilled enough.
None of my friends play in tournaments.
The tournament and USTA league schedules conflict.
I prefer to play social rather than competitive tennis.
I prefer team competition to individual competition.
I don’t want to travel.
I don’t have time.
Of some bad past experiences while playing competitive tennis.
Of health reasons.
They are too expensive.
I am not familiar with Open/Age tournaments.
I am not familiar with NTRP tournaments.
I don’t know how to enter.
I MIGHT PLAY TOURNAMENTS IF:
play was Friday through Monday rather than Thursday through Sunday.
they offered tennis activities for my family.
I were guaranteed more than two matches.
a third set super tiebreaker were used rather than a third set.
a senior division were added to NTRP tournaments.
they offered prize money.
they offered reduced priced lodging.
they used no-ad scoring.
they used pro sets.
they were only two day events.
I had more input or control over when I played matches.
my pro were to personally ask me to play.
there were more fun and social aspects to the tournaments.
OTHER:
I am likely to play in a tournament in the future.
I am interested in reading more about the results of USTA Southern tennis tournaments.
I like to read about who won the tournaments.
I prefer to play singles over doubles.
I am aware that the tournament schedule is on the USTA Southern website.
I would like to attain a southern ranking in the future.
I would consider playing in a family tennis tournament.
Please list any other reasons why you have not played in a tennis tournament in the past.
Please list any other factors that may motivate you to play in a tennis tournament in the future.

Part II: Tournament Experience. If you chose “I used to play in USTA sanctioned tennis tournaments but have not played a tournament in the last five years,” please answer the following questions.

For the following questions, please select the number that most accurately reflects your perceptions about tournament play using the following scale.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

I STOPPED PLAYING TOURNAMENTS BECAUSE:
I don’t know when they are held.
I don’t know where they are held.
my opponents were too skilled or not skilled enough.
none of my friends play in tournaments.
the tournament and USTA league schedules conflict.
I prefer to play social rather than competitive tennis.
I prefer team competition to individual competition.
I don’t want to travel.
I don’t have time.
of some bad past experiences.
of health reasons.
they are too expensive.
I MIGHT PLAY TOURNAMENTS IF:
play was Friday through Monday rather than Thursday through Sunday.
they offered tennis activities for my family.
I were guaranteed more than two matches.
a third set super tiebreaker were used rather than a third set.
a senior division were added to NTRP tournaments.
they offered prize money.
they offered reduced priced lodging.
they used no-ad scoring.
they used pro sets.
they were only two day events.
I had more input or control over when I played matches.
my pro were to personally ask me to play.
there were more fun and social aspects to the tournaments.
OTHER:
I am likely to play in a tournament in the future.
I am interested in reading more about the results of USTA Southern tennis tournaments.
I like to read about who won the tournaments.
I prefer to play singles over doubles.
I am aware that the tournament schedule is on the USTA Southern website.
I am familiar with the points per round system.
I would consider playing in a family tennis tournament.
Please list any other reasons why you stopped playing in tennis tournaments.
Please list any other factors that may motivate you to play in a tennis tournament in the future.

Part II: Tournament Experience. If you chose “I have played one to five USTA sanctioned tennis tournaments during the last five years,” please answer the following questions.

For the following questions, please select the number that most accurately reflects your perceptions about tournament play using the following scale.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

I DECIDE WHICH TOURNAMENTS TO PLAY BASED ON THE:
amenities offered.
strength of the draw.
distance from my home.
tournament setting.
number of southern standing points that are available.
I WOULD PLAY MORE TOURNAMENTS IF:
my friends played tournaments.
if were less expensive.
I had more time.
I still had my competitive edge.
matches were more competitive.
I were guaranteed more than two matches.
the tournaments offered more family activities.
play was Friday through Monday rather than Thursday through Sunday.
a third set super tiebreaker were used rather than a third set.
a senior division were added to NTRP tournaments.
they used no-ad scoring.
they used pro sets.
they offered prize money.
they offered reduced priced lodging.
the tournament schedule did not conflict with the league schedule.
my pro would personally ask me to play.
my health would allow it.
I had not had so many bad experiences playing tournaments in the past.
there were more fun and social aspects to the tournaments.
I were just entering a new age group.
OTHER:
I am familiar with the points per round system.
I prefer to play singles over doubles.
I enjoy competing against players from other areas.
I prefer to compete on a team rather than as an individual.
I utilize the USTA Southern home page to find out information about tournaments.
I would like to read more about the results of USTA Southern tournaments.
I would like to read more about the top players.
I would like to be reminded of upcoming tournaments with an email.
Earning a USTA Southern ranking is important to me.
I prefer to play social tennis rather than competitive tennis.
Receiving an e-mail or flyer prompts me to play in tournaments.
I am likely to play tournaments in the future.
I do not mind paying a higher than average entry fee if the tournament offers nice amenities.
I would consider playing in a family tennis tournament.
Please list any other reasons as to why you have only played one to five tournaments during the last five years.
Please list any factors that may motivate you to play in more tournaments in the future.

Part II: Tournament Experience. If you chose “I have played six or more USTA sanctioned tennis tournaments during the last three years,” please answer the following questions.

For the following questions, please select the number that most accurately reflects your perceptions about tournament play using the following scale.

Strongly Disagree Disagree Neutral Agree Strongly Agree
1 2 3 4 5

I DECIDE WHICH TOURNAMENTS TO PLAY BASED ON THE:
amenities offered.
strength of the draw.
distance from my home.
tournament setting.
number of southern standing points that are available.
I WOULD PLAY MORE TOURNAMENTS IF:
my friends played tournaments.
if were less expensive.
I had more time.
I still had my competitive edge.
matches were more competitive.
I were guaranteed more than two matches.
the tournaments offered more family activities.
play was Friday through Monday rather than Thursday through Sunday.
a third set super tiebreaker were used rather than a third set.
a senior division were added to NTRP tournaments.
they used no-ad scoring.
they used pro sets.
they offered prize money.
they offered reduced priced lodging.
the tournament schedule did not conflict with the league schedule.
my pro would personally ask me to play.
my health would allow it.
I had not had so many bad experiences playing tournaments in the past.
there were more fun and social aspects to the tournaments.
I were just entering a new age group.
OTHER:
I am familiar with the points per round system.
I prefer to play singles over doubles.
I enjoy competing against players from other areas.
I prefer to compete on a team rather than as an individual.
I utilize the USTA Southern home page to find out information about tournaments.
I would like to read more about the results of USTA Southern tournaments.
I would like to read more about the top players.
I would like to be reminded of upcoming tournaments with an email.
Earning a USTA Southern ranking is important to me.
I prefer to play social tennis rather than competitive tennis.
Receiving an e-mail or flyer prompts me to play in tournaments.
I am likely to play tournaments in the future.
I do not mind paying a higher than average entry fee if the tournament offers nice amenities.
I would consider playing in a family tennis tournament.
Please add any additional comments you have about tournaments.