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SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club
Friday, October 10 - Sunday, October 12, 2025

Women's 40+ Doubles Tennis
Tournament & Events

2025 Event Dates

  • Wednesday, July 31 | Registration Opens
  • Tuesday, October 7 6-10 pm| Auction Party at Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse
  • Wednesday, October 8 Tournament Draw posts
  • Friday, October 10, 6-9 pm | Tennis Exhibition
  • Friday-Sunday October 10-12 | Tournament Play

Location

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

Research is the Answer!

This year, 2025,  marks the 26th 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 $3.4 million to benefit research and patient services at Mayo Clinic, Baptist Medical Center Beaches, the “Buddy Bus” Mobile Mammography Unit and cold cap treatments at MD Anderson which help women prevent hair loss during chemotherapy. In addition, this year we will help fund a new MRI machine at Baptist Beaches Hospital.

Welcome!

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To contact the SenioRITAs Committee:
senioritas@the-rita-foundation.org

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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, 2025 at midnight
  • $150/player for the tournament
  • $10 non-refundable registration fee if you must withdraw. No refunds for any reason after October 1st. 
  • $65 for Auction Party (Optional, not included in tournament fee)
  • REGISTRATION LINK

First match times will be posted by Wednesday, October 8, 2025 at 4 pm

Tournament Details

Tournament Title Sponsor: Fields Auto Group
Tournament Presenting Sponsors: Trace Duryea, Morgan Stanley-Ponte Vedra
Tournament Trophy Sponsor: bestbet

First Match Times
First match times will be posted by Wednesday, October 8, 2025.

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

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

Friday: Chick-fil-A, chips and cookies
Saturday: Carrabba’s chicken marsala, pasta, Caesar salad, bread, and cookies
Sunday: Firehouse Subs, chips and cookies

Cash Bar: Cash is no longer accepted at the Tournament bar. Credit cards only! Wine or beer will be available for purchase. Players will receive a ticket for a free margarita on Sunday, and additional margaritas can be purchased.

Other Special Services for Players 

Friday:
–  Loosen up with massage services provided by Cora Physical Therapy
Saturday:
–  Massage services provided by Cora Physical Therapy
Sunday:
–   Massage services provided by Cora Physical Therapy

Don’t miss our exclusive pop-up shop during the tournament. Perfect for gifts, souvenirs, or a little something special for yourself.

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 7:30 am.

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

Why not place a bid on one of the two parking spots we have set aside for the winning bidders?! The space will be yours Friday through Sunday of the tournament. Click on the link below to join in the excitement.

Exclusive Parking Spot Bidding

Parking location: Sawgrass Clubhouse
10034 Golf Club Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Auction Party

Tuesday, October 7, 2025
6:00-10:00 pm

Party Location:
Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse
10034 Golf Club Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082

Tickets: $65 (cash bar) includes full dinner by Sawgrass Country Club, music by Tia & Bo

(sorry, no refunds)

Online Ticket Sale

LIVE AUCTION ITEMS 2025 

  • Ritz Carlton Amelia Island one night stay plus $500 gift card
  • Night at the Collectors Inn St. Augustine with brunch at Casa Monica, Historical walking tour and gift card for the River and Fort restaurant
  • White Oak Conservation nature tour for 4 plus lunch
  • Rory McIlroy Masters Pin Flag
  • Rory McIlroy Players Pin Flag
  • Italian dinner for 12 in your home by chef Roland Gomez
  • Hammock Beach resort ocean front suite for 2 for two nights. Includes round of golf for 2 on either of their 2 courses, $100 food credit and tennis or pickleball lesson
  • Charleston Open tennis tournament Terrace level tickets (for 2) for 3 days and hotel accommodations for 2 nights. April 3-6 2026 for Semi-finals and Finals
  • Beach Diner catered dinner in your home for 30 people
  • Chef Mike Meuse dinner in your home for 8-10
  • 4 bedroom/3 bath Condo in Steamboat Springs to be used in the spring or the fall. Sleeps 10
  • Sting Concert VIP tickets for 2 at Daily’s Place on Nov. 11th. Includes $100 food credit and parking.

SILENT AUCTION ITEMS 

  • A Charcuterie party for 12 in your home
  • 4 Miami Open tickets 2026
  • Restaurant gift cards
  • Rounds of Golf
  • Tennis Lesson
  • Gift Baskets
  • Jewelry

Auction Title Sponsor: Wendy Brouwer
Auction Presenting Sponsors:
- Vigil Wealth Management – David Vigil
- Baptist Medical Center Beaches
- M.D. Anderson Cancer Center Jacksonville

Party Presenting Sponsors:
- Fields Auto Group
- Truist Wealth Management - Joe Carnley & John Griffis

Dinner Title Sponsor: Truist Wealth Management - Joe Carnley & John Griffis
Dinner Presenting Sponsors:
- Fields Auto Group
- Fred & Kathy Vanderbilt
- Sawgrass Country Club

 

 

Tennis Exhibition

Exhibition Title Sponsor: Regency Centers
Exhibition Presenting Sponsors:
– Fran Palmer
Tommy & Marian Edwards

Friday, October 10, 2025
6-9 pm

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

Sawgrass Racquet Club,
9175 Preston Trail East
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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To contact the SenioRITAs committee:
senioritas@the-rita-foundation.org