Public Invited To 6th Annual Tennis Block Party At Family Circle Tennis Center
July 26, 2011
Top-Notch Tennis Instruction and over $2,500 in Giveaways to Highlight Free Family Event
CHARLESTON, SC – August 6, 2011 – The Family Circle Tennis Center, Charleston’s premier public tennis facility, will host its 6th annual Tennis Block Party to showcase the many tennis programs available for the whole family from 9:00am to noon on Saturday, August 6th, 2011. Growing the game of tennis has always been a top priority for the Family Circle Tennis Center, and this United States Tennis Association (USTA) backed initiative has been a proven catalyst for community growth throughout America’s public facilities. This free event will feature the newest tennis instructional techniques available today, provided by the Tennis Center’s Instinctive Tennis Academy (I.T.A.), all designed to introduce tennis in a fun and easy manner where everyone can quickly succeed at this sport of a lifetime.
Children and adults will enjoy a wide selection of activities, designed for beginner to advanced players, beginning at 9:00am and continuing throughout the morning with music, games, tennis drills, contests, an adult tennis zone, fast serve challenge, lunch, refreshments, and many other activities. Instruction for children 8 & under will include activities on the Charleston area’s only permanent USTA 10 & Under Tennis courts.
In addition to this day of tennis fun, complimentary raffles will be held throughout the event offering over $2,500 in prizes including two 2012 Family Circle Cup Intro Ticket Packages, a Family Circle Tennis Center membership, Family Circle Cup autographed items, Dunlop tennis racquet and bag, and an assortment of non-tennis items including concert tickets for Hootie & The Blowfish and Charleston RiverDogs tickets. The event will conclude with a complimentary cook-out lunch at Noon.
“Our Tennis Block Party has grown from a small community happening, to the Charleston area’s largest free tennis event,” commented Rob Eppelsheimer, Family Circle Tennis Center Director, Facilities and Tennis Development. “Hundreds of kids and adults will leave with a solid knowledge of the game and improved tennis skills so they can enjoy this sport of a lifetime with their friends and families.”
To learn more about Family Circle Tennis Center programs and the Tennis Block Party, visit FamilyCircleCup.com. For specific questions about this event or tennis programs, call the Family Circle Tennis Center Pro Shop at (843) 849-5300.
The Family Circle Tennis Center’s Instinctive Tennis Academy (I.T.A.) is the premier tennis instructional program in the Charleston area, and uses a machine called the “Eye Coach” to manifest an unprecedented breakthrough in tennis instruction. The “Eye Coach” is the first sports training system to remove distractions to the eye, while at the same time you are practicing and learning the skills required to play this sport of a lifetime.
The Family Circle Tennis Center
The Family Circle Tennis Center, home of the Family Circle Cup, is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Meredith Corporation that hosts a variety of events including concerts, festivals, tennis events and other special activities throughout the year. Charleston, South Carolina bested 81 U.S. cities in being voted the Best Tennis Town in America in the United States Tennis Association’s (USTA) 2010 contest. 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. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, a Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts lighted for night play, and a racquet club featuring a full service Pro Shop and locker room facilities. The Family Circle Tennis Center has a full service event management staff capable of handling all aspects of an event including ticketing, operations, sales, advertising, marketing, public relations, and food & beverage. For more information or a schedule of events, call (843) 849-5300 or visit familycirclecup.com.
