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SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club

Women's 40+ Doubles Tennis
Tournament & Events

October 8, 11-12-13, 2024

Research is the Answer!

This year, 2023,  marks the 24th anniversary of the SenioRITA Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club. Our all-volunteer team effort ensures that 100% of SenioRITA proceeds go directly to fighting breast cancer through research and patient services.

To date we have raised over $2.5 million to benefit research and patient services at Mayo Clinic, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, and the Buddy Bus Mobile Mammography Unit.

Welcome!

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To contact the SenioRITAs Committee:
senioritasatsawgrass@gmail.com
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2023 Event Dates

  • Monday, July 31 | Registration Opens
  • Tuesday, October 10 | Auction Party at The Yards in Sawgrass Players Club
  • Friday, October 13 | Tennis Exhibition
  • Friday-Sunday October 13-15 | Tournament Play

Location

All play takes place at Sawgrass Racquet Club,
9175 Preston Trail East, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. 32082

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Format

Divisions

  • Women’s Doubles in divisions by age and level of play
  • Age Groups:
    40-54 (Levels A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2/D)
    55+ (Levels A1, A2, A3, B1, B2, C1, C2/D)
    Play levels will be verified
  • Team must play at the highest individual rating and/or lowest age group

 

Format

  •  A 10-point tiebreaker is played in lieu of a third set
  • Trophies are awarded to champions, finalists, and consolation winners in each division
  • A consolation round assures each team of playing at least two matches
Registration Info
  • Registrations are taken online only
  • Registration Opens: July 31, 2023
  • $135/player for the tournament
  • $10 non-refundable registration fee
  • $25 for Auction Party (not included in tournament fee)
  • $50 for Auction Party guests
  • REGISTRATION LINK
Tournament Details

 First Match Times

First match times will be posted by Wednesday morning, October 11, 2023.

Players Meals: Special dietary needs cannot be met. Please plan accordingly.
If players are scheduled to play during regular meal times, please ask one of our SenioRITA volunteers to set your lunch aside

Breakfast served 7:30-9:30 am each day.
Starbucks coffee, orange juice, and assorted breakfast breads

Lunch served 11:30 am – 2:00 pm each day

Friday: Firehouse turkey sub, pickle, chips, and cookies
Saturday: Carrabba’s chicken marsala, pasta, Caesar salad, bread, and cookies
Sunday: Cobb Salad, cookies and drinks provided by WinnDixie

Cash Bar: Cash bar will be available (no credit cards) You will be able to have a glass of wine or a cold beer. Players will receive a ticket for a free margarita on Sunday, and additional margaritas can be purchased.

Other Special Services for Players 

Friday:
–  Massage services provided by Fyzical
Saturday:
–  Massage services provided by JOI
Sunday:
–   Massage services provided by Fyzical

No dogs are allowed at the tournament: Kindly, leave your pets at home.

Tournament Location

All play takes place at
Sawgrass Racquet Club,
9175 Preston Trail East
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Rain Delays

In the case of weather delays, participants will receive SMS (text message) updates. Please add 1-844-757-4871 to your phone’s address book.

Parking

Parking is limited at the Sawgrass tennis courts and Fitness Center and is restricted to Sawgrass Members. Please park at the Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse. A shuttle bus will be available to take you to and from the courts. The shuttle starts at 7:30am.

If you choose to walk, it is 1/2 mile between parking and the tennis courts.

Parking location: Sawgrass Clubhouse
10034 Golf Club Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Title Sponsors:
* Fields Auto Group

Presenting Sponsor:
*Susan D. Akers and Morgan Stanley

Trophy Sponsor:
*bestbet

Auction Party at The Yards

Tuesday, October 10, 2023

6:00-10:00 pm

The Yards
254 Alta Mar Dr
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Tickets: $50 (cash bar) includes dinner by Carrabbas, Music by Tia & Bo and
Closest to the Pin competition sponsored by Truist.
(sorry, no refunds)

Online Ticket Sale

Auction Title Sponsor:
Main Street America Insurance

Auction Presenting Sponsors:
Susan D. Akers
Wendy Bouwer

Party Title Sponsors:
Susan D. Akers
Robert & Monica Jacoby

Presenting Sponsors:
Fields Auto Group
Sawgrass Country Club

 

Tennis Exhibition

Friday, October 13, 2023, 6:00-9:00 pm

Presented by Credit One Charleston Open

Complimentary Papa John’s Pizza
Cash Bar (wine and beer only)

Sawgrass Racquet Club,
9175 Preston Trail East
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Title Sponsor:
* Regency Centers

Presenting Sponsors:
* Fran Palmer

Baptist Health Foundation

Baptist Health Foundation

The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee, individuals, and corporate sponsors presented a check for $191,900.00 to the Baptist Health Foundation.  These proceeds, from our October 2023 SenioRITAs Women’s Tennis Tournament, were added to our 46 Cancer Endowments at...

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SenioRITAs presents a check 2024

SenioRITAs presents a check 2024

 The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass Committee presented a check for $ 53,100.00 to Dr. Al Copland’s cancer lab for $ 50,000.00.  The balance was placed into the SenioRITAs Cancer Endowment in Honor of Chuck Saacke. January 15, 2024      . In attendance were the following: Jim...

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To contact the SenioRITAs Committee:
senioritasatsawgrass@gmail.com