SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club
Friday, October 9 - Sunday, October 11, 2026
Women's 40+ Doubles Tennis
Tournament & Events
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2026 Event Dates
Wednesday, July 31 | Registration Opens
Tuesday, October 6 | Auction Party at Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse
Wednesday, October 8 | Tournament Draw posts
Friday, October 9, 6-9 pm | Tennis Exhibition
Friday-Sunday, October 9-11 | Tournament Play
Location
All play takes place at Sawgrass Racquet Club,
9175 Preston Trail East, Ponte Vedra Beach, Fl. 32082
To contact the SenioRITAs Committee
senioritas@the-rita-foundation.org
Research is the Answer!
2026 marks the 27th 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 $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!
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 the 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
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Registration Info
- Registrations are taken online only
- Registration Opens: July 31, 2026 at midnight
- $TBA/player for the tournament
- $10 non-refundable registration fee if you must withdraw.
No refunds for any reason after October 1st. - $TBA for Auction Party (Optional, not included in tournament fee)
REGISTRATION LINK
First match times will be posted by Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 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 7, 2026.
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 aside your lunch.
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 MAP LINK
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 the 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
MAP
Exhibition Tennis
Exhibition Title Sponsor: Regency Centers
Exhibition Presenting Sponsors:
– Fran Palmer
– Tommy & Marian Edwards
Friday, October 9, 2026
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
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
SenioRITAs 2026 Check Presentations
Karen Aaro and the SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee presented $177,250.00 from the October, 2025 SenioRITAS event at Sawgrass Country Club to Jarrett Dreicer, president of Baptist Medical Center Beaches. This grant represents a payment toward the $250,000 commitment...
SenioRITAs at Sawgrass – Mayo Clinic 2024
Karen Aaro, chairperson of the SenioRITAs at Sawgrass presents Dr. Al Copland and Mayo Clinic at check for $ 53,000.00. We have been funding Dr. Copland’s cancer lab for 14 years. His new compound is scheduled for beginning a clinical trial later this Spring. .
SenioRITAs at Sawgrass
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee and Karen Aaro, chairperson, presented Baptist MD Anderson and Baptist Beaches a check for $ 222,000.00 from our October 2024 SenioRITAs ladies tennis event. $80,000.00 was our first of three payments for the new MRI equipment at...
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To contact the SenioRITAs committee:
senioritas@the-rita-foundation.org