SenioRITAs Tennis Tournament at Sawgrass Country Club
Women’s 40+ Doubles Tennis
Tournament & Events
October 4, 10, 13-15 2023
Research is the Answer!
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.
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
- Saturday, July 31 | Registration Opens
- Tuesday, October 4 | Kickoff Party at Pusser's
- Monday, October 10 | Auction Party
- Friday, October 13 | Tennis Exhibition
- Friday-Sunday October 13-15 | Tournament Play
Location
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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 are 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
- $TBA/player for the tournament
- $10 non-refundable registration fee
- $TBA for Auction Party ticket (not included in tournament fee)
- REGISTRATION LINK
Tournament Details
First Match Times
First match times will be posted by Wednesday, October 12, 2022, at 4 pm.
(The delay of the announcement is required to allow time to process the unexpected number of partner changes we are receiving last minute.)
Players Meals: Special dietary needs cannot be met. Please plan accordingly.
If players are scheduled to play during these 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 bread
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: Cob Salad cookies and drink 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. Payer will get 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 Allowed: Kindly, no dogs are allowed at the tournament
Tournament Location
Sawgrass Racquet Club,
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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 and there will be a shuttle bus to take you to the courts and bring you back to your car when you are ready to leave. 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
Kickoff Party
Wednesday, October 4, 2023, 5:30 pm
Join us for a repeat of our popular kickoff party!
Pusser’s Caribbean Grille
816 North A1A
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Tickets at the door: $TBA
Includes 2 drinks and Hors d’oeuvres,
(ticket not included in player registration fee)
Title Sponsor:
Truist (formerly SunTrust)
Presenting Sponsors:
Fields Auto Group
Fred & Kathy Vanderbilt
Auction Party at Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse
Tuesday, October 10, 2023
Sawgrass Golf Clubhouse
10034 Golf Club Drive
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
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Tickets: $TBA
Players pay $TBA if ordered during tournament registration
(sorry, no refunds)
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)
Ponte Vedra Beach, FL 32082
Title Sponsor:
* Regency Centers
Presenting Sponsors:
* Fran Palmer
SenioRITAs presents $52,500 check
The SenioRITAs at Sawgrass committee and key Sponsors present $52,500.00 to Dr. Al Copland and his cancer lab at Mayo Clinic. RITA has supported Dr. Copland for 13 years as he has worked to develop a cure for NNN breast cancer. Clinical trials are to begin next...
2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation
2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation to Baptist Health Foundation From left to right: Jason Simpson, Joyce Miller, Karen Aaro, Wendy Brouwer, Wendy Alexiatis2021 SenioRITA Check Presentation to Mayo Clinc From left to right: Karen Aaro & Dr. Al Copland
SenioRITAs has best year ever
Thank you to all our loyal and generous SenioRITAs participants! The 2021 breast cancer tennis tournament, Auction Party, Pussers Party, and donations raised a total of $240,000. Over the course of 22 years we have raised $2.2 million for the cause. With your help, we...