Family Circle Cup to Welcome 1,000,000th Fan in Charleston During 40th Year Celebration
March 12, 2012
Only 12,326 Fans Away From Milestone – $5,000 Gift Package Awaits Ticket Patron
CHARLESTON, SC – March 12, 2012 – The Family Circle Cup is poised to welcome their 1,000,000 fan in Charleston, S.C. during its 2012 event, and the tournament has assembled an extensive list of prizes totaling over $5,000 in retail value for reward this lucky ticket patron. Marking the tournament’s 40th year, the Family Circle Cup will be held March 31 – April 8, 2012 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in the Best Tennis Town in America, Charleston, S.C.
“We have to thank the fans for making our move to Charleston such a success over the past 11 years,” said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome our 1,000,000th ticket patron through our gates on Daniel Island, and we’re thrilled it’s going to happen during our 40th year celebration.”
Prizing:
- Premier Ticket Package
(4) Box Seats (Mon., April 2)
(2) Bauer International Box Holder Appreciation Reception invitations (Mon., April 2, 6:00-7:30pm)
(2) Terrace Level tickets to the remainder of the 2012 tournament (Tue., April 3 – Sun., April 8)
(1) Valet Parking Pass for the remainder of the 2012 tournament (Tue., April 3 – Sun., April 8) - Coin Toss – Family Circle Stadium court prior to fourth match (Mon., April 2). Winner will flip a coin to decide the server of the match, then pose for a photo w/ players on-court.
- Cup Cash – $250 valid at any food vendor or concession stands (Mon., April 2 – Sun., April 8)
- Shopping Spree – $250 to spend on any items in the Family Circle Cup Merchandise Tent
- Autographed Memorabilia – Various items signed by the Top 8 Seeds of the 2012 Family Circle Cup
- Tennis Lessons – 1 month of world class tennis instruction with Instinctive Tennis Academy professionals
- Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Lunch – Winner & guest get special access to Clubhouse, including lunch in the Family Circle Cup Player Lounge
Considering historical attendance figures at the Family Circle Tennis Center, it is plausible that with strong attendance throughout Family Weekend, March 31 – April 1, the 1,000,000th fan in Charleston may enter the facility as early as Sunday, April 1.
The Family Circle Cup scans patron tickets as they enter the facility, and will utilize real-time electronic tracking/counting ensure the proper identification of the 1,000,000 ticket holder. Credentialed guests, as well as ticket patrons who exit and re-enter the facility will not be counted.
About The Family Circle Cup
The Family Circle Tennis Center, home of the Family Circle Cup and World TeamTennis Finals Weekend, is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Meredith Corporation that also hosts a variety of additional events including concerts, festivals, tennis tournaments and other activities throughout the year. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts lighted for night play, Pro Shop, and a full service event management staff capable of handling all aspects of an event including ticketing, operations, sales, marketing, public relations, and food & beverage. Charleston, South Carolina was named was named the “No. 1 tourist destination in America” in the 2011 Condé Nast Traveler Reader’s Choice Awards, and Charleston was also voted the “Best Tennis Town in America” in a 2010 USTA contest.
The Family Circle Cup is the largest women’s only tennis tournament in the world, and Family Circle is the longest running title sponsor of a sporting event in the United States, as well as in all of professional tennis, world-wide. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read monthly magazines in America and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation, which speaks to 80 million women nationwide. The Family Circle Cup receives four days of live broadcast domestically on ESPN2, and is viewed internationally in over 25 countries, featuring over 200 hours of live and delayed global broadcast time, reaching 8.54 million viewers worldwide.
