Tennis tournament to raise funds for SCCF, its mission
Time is running out to sign up for a Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation fundraiser.
The 29th Annual Tennis Tournament will be held on Nov. 13-14 at the Beachview Tennis Club on Sanibel. The categories are 3.0, 3.5 and 4.0 for men, women and — new this year — mixed doubles.
“It’s a great fundraiser,” event chair Lisa Newmeyer-Cochrane said. “It’s to raise money for SCCF.”
Proceeds from the tourney will benefit the non-profit organization’s mission-driven work.
The deadline to register is Nov. 10. As of last week, there were still openings for players.
Newmeyer-Cochrane pointed out the new, mixed doubles category.
“We’re just trying to change it up. Not try to reinvent the wheel, but add to it,” she said. “We’re just trying to bring it more alive and able for everybody to play.”
The tournament winners and runners-up will receive etched wine glasses crafted by Sanibel artist Luc Century. In addition, all players will receive event T-shirts and breakfast and lunch on both days.
Newmeyer-Cochrane explained that Century was inspired to create the fundraiser in support of the SCCF’s mission and founded the event. He later handed over the torch of coordinating it to her.
She described the glasses as a “one-of-a-kind prize” for recipients.
“There’s a lot of tournaments out there, and you don’t get a beautiful prize at the end like this,” Newmeyer-Cochrane said. “The players love that they can maybe even make a set of wine glasses.”
Spectators are invited to come on out and watch the tourney.
“Spectators are welcome,” she said.
There will be raffle prize giveaways.
“Great prizes,” Newmeyer-Cochrane said.
Grampy’s Charities is the presenting sponsor again this year.
The entry fee is $75 per day or $125 for both days.
The community is encouraged to sign up and play or to swing by and see the tournament.
“Because it’s a fundraiser and the ‘fun’ part is the tennis,” she said. “And it’s a great spectator area.”
For more information and to register, call Toni Halski at the Beachview at 239-472-9099.
Sponsorship levels are still available. For more information about event sponsorship, contact Newmyer-Cochrane at 239-246-8875 or Cheryl Giattini at 239-822-6121.
The Beachview Tennis Club is at 1101 Par View Drive, Sanibel.
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IF YOU GO
What
29th Annual Tennis Tournament
When
Nov. 13-14
Where
Beachview Tennis Club, 1101 Par View Drive, Sanibel
Why
To benefit the Sanibel-Captiva Conservation Foundation
Details
Entry fee is $75 per day or $125 for both days
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