Fall Tourney and Fundraiser for Special Olympics!

It's Good at the 'Wood

The support for the Oct 1st and 2nd Fall Doubles – Special Olympics Fundraiser was amazing. Thanks to all who came out in support of the Area 7 Special Olympics tennis athletes on one or both of these beautiful fall evenings to play tennis, spectate, share delicious food and enjoy warm company. Murraywood raised $2,000 towards the Saluda Slammers’ trip to Hilton Head to compete in the Special Olympics North America Tennis Championship!

Athletes and Unified partners from throughout the Region will compete in tennis and pickleball from October 16 – 18 in Hilton Head, SC.

Our Thursday, Oct 1st events were doubles for eight 2.5 teams  four 3.0 teams. 24 ladies competed in “Pro sets – first team to win 8 games.”

Our Friday, Oct 2nd events were doubles for three 3.5 men’s teams, two 2.5 teams and four 4.0-4.5 teams. The 20 ladies played regular matches and the 6 men played “Pro sets.”

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Murraywood’s Director of Tennis, Sean Northcott organized the tennis play  format on both evenings. Katherine Keckeisen, Membership Chair, provided tennis item gifts for the winners of “most games tallied” on Thursday night and for all 26 players on Friday night. A total of 46 tennis players (unduplicated) competed over the two evening event.

Thanks to all who made the fun and fundraising happen:

  • Tennis Committee members who provided suggestions at the August planning meeting for a 2 evening (non-weekend) event
  • Anne, Hillary and Nikki’s club wide communications
  • Anne’s creation of the fabulous electronic registration and payment method
  • Will and Patrick grooming the courts and clearing the gazebo of leaves
  • Sean, Sheri and the rest of the “towel brigade” who dried courts 7 and 8 on Friday just in time for court play
  •  Sean bringing down the tables and hauling supplies, in addition to directing play format
  • Those who came early to help set up tables, coolers, etc
  •  Robin who “fluffed” the flowers and the bathrooms (especially after the regional swim meet!)
  • Katherine for donating prizes
  • All who invited partners to play and welcomed newcomers and guests
  • Wonderful cooks who provided delicious food and beverage
  • and to all who gave generously to support Special Olympic tennis by registering for the tournament and/or donating!