2004 Survey Results
March 04
How many tournaments a year do you play?
One (2) 4%
Two (6) 11%
Three to Five (21) 37%
Six to Eight (12) 21%
More than Eight (16) 28%
April 04
When would you like to see State Singles played?
Jan (5) 11%
Feb (4) 9%
March (16) 34%
April (6) 13%
May (8) 17%
June (1) 2%
July (1) 2%
August (2) 4%
Sept (2) 4%
Oct (1) 2%
Nov (0)
Dec (1) 2%
May 04
What city would you like to see State Singles held in?
Asheville (5) 7%
Concord (13) 18%
Fayetteville (27) 36%
Greenville (23) 31%
Jacksonville (6) 8%
What area of the State do you live in?
Western (10) 14%
Central (42) 57%
Eastern (22) 30%
June 04
What’s the first thing you look for when deciding on what tournaments you will play each year?
Reputation 8%
Location 71%
Size 3%
Amenities 5%
Prize Money 3%
Charity Event 0%
Convenient Date 10%
What level do you play?
Open 16%
A 37%
B 16%
C 27%
D 2%
Beg 3%
July/August 04
How Do You Feel About Non-Championship Doubles Events At State Championship Singles?
There should be no doubles
events of any kind (21) 47%
A single fun doubles event on Sat.
night is OK (6) 13%
I would like regular doubles events
run over the course of the tournament (5) 11%
I would like regular doubles events
but have them run in the morning and evenings,
saving prime time for singles (13) 29%
Sept/Oct 04
Would you be willing to pay an extra one dollar in tournament entry fees for a good National ranking system for all players?
Yes (66) 81%
No (15) 19%
2005 Survey Results
Jan/Feb 05
How Important Are Nice Awards (Trophies)
At Tournaments To You?
Very Important (49) 35%
Not Very Important (16) 12%
I'd Rather Win Money (43) 31%
I'd Rather Have A Nicer Shirt (31) 22%