Ridglea Summer Classic Tennis Tournament & Silent Auction 2024

This year, we are proud to support The WARM Place, a local charity where children and families who are grieving find hope. By participating in this tournament, you can have a great time on the court while making a direct contribution to this important cause. The Warm Place (What About Remembering Me Center, Inc). provides a safe, compassionate space for children and their families grieving the death of a loved one.

The mission of The WARM Place is to provide free year-round grief support services to children ages three and a half to 18 and their families, as well as young adults ages 19 to 25 who have experienced the death of a mother, father, sister, brother, or other loved one for as long as they need.

To kick off the tournament, we have a special event planned on Friday. Join us for live music, complimentary appetizers with registration, purchase refreshing drinks that go directly back to the charity, capture fun memories at the photo booth, enjoy our wonderful vendors and pop-ups, and participate in the exciting silent auction. Additionally, there will be merchandise and table arrangements available for purchase, providing another opportunity to contribute while snagging some great items. It will be a weekend filled with fun and festivities, and for a good cause!

By registering for the Summer Classic, your $125 fee covers not only your participation in competitive tennis matches but also grants you access to the Kickoff Event on Friday, breakfast and lunch on the tournament day, and a swag bag filled with goodies. It's a comprehensive package designed to ensure that you have a fantastic experience while supporting The WARM Place.

But that's not all! Even if you're not playing in the tournament, there are still plenty of ways to get involved. You can donate online to contribute directly to the cause, donate a valuable item to the Silent Auction, become a sponsor to showcase your company and help cover event costs and give directly to The WARM Place, or simply shop the Silent Auction for unique treasures. Your involvement in any of these capacities will have a positive impact on The WARM Place and the children and families they serve.

The Summer Classic promises to be an event to remember! Together, let's serve up some incredible moments on the tennis court and serve our community by supporting The WARM Place. We can't wait to see you there, as we rally together to make a positive impact both on and off the tennis court.

PLAYER INFORMATION

Format of Play:

• Best two out of three sets, with a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
• To speed up the pace of play, we will be following the No Advantage scoring method.

No Advantage Scoring works as follows:

• At Deuce, the Receiving Team chooses the serving side.
• The Serving Team serves to the chosen side.
• The winner of that point wins the game.

THINGS TO KNOW

• Friday Matches: Not everyone will play on Friday, but we have 10 matches starting at 6:30 PM, with 10 more staggered between 7:15 and 8:15 PM.
• Saturday Matches: Matches begin at 7:00 AM, with the final match scheduled for approximately 11:45 AM. Additional matches on Saturday are possible if teams agree.
• Sunday Championships: Championships start at 8:00 AM, with the last match scheduled for approximately 8:45 AM.
• Match Guarantee: Players are guaranteed at least 3 matches.
• Heat Accommodations: For those concerned about the heat, we’ve arranged additional shade and air-conditioned areas, two cooling fans, a cooling tent with misters, cooling towels, ice pops, frozen drinks, IVs (available Friday and Saturday), and electrolytes in your swag bags.
• Friday Night Kick-Off Event: Please reserve your ticket for the Friday Night Kick-Off Event. Complimentary wristbands are available only for players and sponsors. All other guests must purchase a wristband to participate. Same rule applies for Saturday and Sunday.
• Limited Merchandise: Limited merch is available—get yours now!
• Silent Auction: Sign up now to secure your spot and start bidding on some incredible items!
• Mulligans: Get 1 for $20 or 3 for $50 to stay ahead of the competition! Don’t let a double fault take you out of the game!
• Don’t Miss Out: Enjoy Restore & Revive IVs, a Mizzen and Main Pop-Up, Don Sanford Fascia Stretching, Photo Booth, Silent Auction, Live Band, Happy Hour, 21 Seeds, exclusive merch, swag, and tons of fun!

Tournament Draws

USTA Player Registration: CLOSED

Sponsorship and Silent Auction Forms