Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence Charity Tennis Tournament

Name: Raise A Racquet Against Domestic Violence Charity Tennis Tournament
Start: 2025-02-28T17:00:00-05:00
End: 2025-03-02T13:00:00-05:00
Location: Empie Park

Schedule

Fri, 28 Feb, 2025 at 05:00 pm to Sun, 02 Mar, 2025 at 01:00 pm

UTC-05:00

Location

Empie Park | Wilmington, NC

Attention tennis players! Enjoy a fun weekend of tennis, food, and friends as we raise awareness and support for Wilmington's local Domestic Violence Shelter & Services. THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEB. 22!
WHAT: A charity tennis tournament held in memory of MaryAnn Breault, the woman who tragically lost her life at Holly Tree Racquet & Swim Club in Dec. 2021 by domestic violence. All proceeds of the event will benefit Wilmington's Domestic Violence Shelter & Services.
WHY: To raise awareness of domestic violence in our community, support the Domestic Violence Shelter & Services, and educate the community on prevention and the resources available.
WHO: This event is being organized by the Greater Wilmington Tennis Association in collaboration with the victim's family.
WHEN: February 28 through March 2. Matches will take place throughout the weekend.
WHERE: Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park (3405 Park Ave, Wilmington NC 28403)
FORMAT OF PLAY: This is a team event requiring a minimum of 2 men and 2 women per team (max 10 players); but if you need a team, one can be assigned to you. World Team Tennis Format is co-ed teams competing in a format that consists of 6 no-ad sets: 1 set each of men's and women's doubles followed by men's and women's singles, ending with 2 sets of mixed doubles. The total games won from all sets determines the winner. Substitutions and coaching are allowed during the match. There will be no conflicts with USTA matches.
HOW TO REGISTER: Registration is $50 per player. Register at https://playtennis.usta.com/wilmingtonta/Tournaments/overview/90A11BD4-48B7-4EE1-9495-EC816E867DE3
Need a team or having trouble registering? Email [email protected] or [email protected]
THE DEADLINE TO REGISTER IS FEB. 22!
HOW DO I DONATE OR SPONSOR? Pledge your support ASAP! If you would like to donate, sponsor, or have questions about this event please email [email protected] or [email protected]