is a leading operator of warehouse clubs in the eastern United States.
Four beach tennis courts will be set up from June 2-4 at the Sun Fun
Festival.
Please visit http://www.beachtennisusa.

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The first Beach Tennis USA Championship
Tournament will be held in Long Beach, NY on August 20, with a top prize of
$10,000 to be awarded. To learn more about Beach Tennis USA and its summer
tour, please visit the company's web site.

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Beach Tennis USA is also the official sponsor of this year's Sun Fun
Fireworks Spectacular, Friday and Saturday, June 3-4, beginning 11:00 p.
As a sponsor, organizations will have many opportunities to interact with
spectators and participants and to benefit from extensive media coverage.

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net to learn more about sponsorship
opportunities . Exhibitions are scheduled to be held in Myrtle Beach, SC (June 2-4),
Virginia Beach, VA (June 9 -11), Pier 25, Tribeca, New York City (July 12) and
Ocean City, MD (July 22-23).

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Finkelstein,
Altheim and de Vries have also founded a governing body, the National Beach
Tennis Association, in anticipation of the sport being played competitively
throughout the U.

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Florida urges residents to prepare for the hurricane season by
enacting a tax-free shopping holiday on hurricane supplies, BJ's
Wholesale Club is making it easier for Floridians to save while
stocking up on emergency necessities. launch at the
Charleston Maritime Festival in Charleston, SC from May 12-15, when over 200
people played the game. It merges the skills
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BJ's Wholesale Club Helps Florida Residents Stock up on Hurricane Supplies

m. The firm is committed to introducing Americans of all ages
to the competitive and recreational benefits of beach tennis.

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According to the
American Red Cross, all families should have an emergency preparedness
kit that includes essentials such as a three-day supply of water and
non-perishable foods, a first -aid kit, non-prescription medication,
utility tools and other supplies.

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The Company currently operates 157 clubs and 82 gas stations in 16
states. Only
one hit per team is allowed on each volley and scoring is exactly like in
tennis: 15 - 30 - 40, with no-ad at deuce.

Sponsorship Opportunities
Sponsorship opportunities are available for all Beach Tennis USA events.

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Beach tennis is played on a regulation beach volleyball court.S.

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Non-members will simply need to visit the Member
Services desk at any club to receive a special offer before taking
advantage of BJ's low wholesale prices that are up to 30% less than
other retailers such as grocery stores , drug stores or supercenters. For a complete emergency kit
checklist, visit http://www."

Headquartered in Natick, Massachusetts, BJ's Wholesale Club, Inc. MYRTLE BEACH, S. The festival is the second stop for Beach Tennis USA as it
tours the East Coast for a series of demonstration tournaments designed to
introduce this exciting new sport to America. To learn more,
visit http://www.

About Beach Tennis USA
Fredric Finkelstein, Marc Altheim and Sjoerd de Vries founded Beach Tennis
USA, LLC in 2004.

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org/prepare/buildakit. "After witnessing the devastating effects of the
hurricanes that hit Florida last year, we hope Florida residents
recognize the importance of advance preparation as we head into the
2005 hurricane season.

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For more information about BJ's, please visit www.
Beach tennis, which is very popular on the island of Aruba and also played
in several European countries, is brand new to America. It can be
played both competitively and recreationally , and because it's so simple to
play, it appeals to athletes and non-athletes of all ages.

2005 Series of Summer-long Events
New York City-based Beach Tennis USA currently is staging a series of
exhibition matches, called the Beach Tennis USA Demo Tour, along the East
Coast.

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"We applaud the state's efforts to encourage consumers to plan
ahead," said Gina Iacovone, vice president of field operations for
BJ's Wholesale Club.

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From highly visible signage to branded merchandise, a Beach Tennis USA event
is the ideal showcase for a range of products, businesses and services.

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, Riding the wave of its
successful debut at the Charleston Maritime Festival, Beach Tennis USA will
host an exhibition beach tennis tournament at this year's Sun Fun Festival in
Myrtle Beach, SC.S."
Beach Tennis USA will be hosting exhibition matches from June 2-4 at the
Sun Fun Festival.

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the Myrtle Beach Pavilion.

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In addition, shoppers can save while stocking up on other emergency
necessities not included in the state's list such as bottled water,
non-perishable food items and personal care items.
"We are thrilled to bring beach tennis to Myrtle Beach," said Fredric
Finkelstein, President of New York City-based Beach Tennis USA. There is no fee to play and rackets will be provided courtesy of
Beach Tennis USA. The goal is to introduce Americans to this fun and family-oriented
sport.

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BJ's carries every item on the state's approved tax-free hurricane
supply list, from batteries, candles and flashlights to coolers,
radios and generators - providing Floridians with a convenient,
one-stop shopping destination for their hurricane preparation needs.com

One will be reserved for tournament-level players while the others
will be open to festival attendees who wish to try their skill at beach
tennis.
The Sun Fun Festival is celebrating its 54th season with six days of
non-stop activities and entertainment for the whole family.

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During the statewide tax-free shopping holiday, which runs from
June 1 through June 12 , both BJ's Members and non-members are welcome
to stock up on hurricane supplies at any of the 19 BJ's Clubs in the
state of Florida. "The Sun Fun
Festival embodies the same family-fun spirit that helped us decide to launch
the sport of beach tennis in the U. Using
regulation tennis rackets , two players on each team try to hit a tennis ball
back and forth, directly over the net, without letting it hit the sand. If a player's serve hits the net
and goes over, it counts-just like in beach volleyball. The courts will be located at the Myrtle Beach Pavilion,
9th Ave.