The 2009 Legg Mason Tennis Classic presented by GEICO will host a variety of exciting and fun-filled special events.
RCN & TENNIS CHANNEL KIDS' DAY
Saturday, August 1
We’re kicking off the Legg Mason Tennis Classic with a Kids’ Day event, brought to you by RCN and Tennis Channel, Saturday, August 1 from 10 a.m. – 2 p.m. Parents, bring your kids out to enjoy interactive tennis clinics, drills, inflatable playlands provided by Fun Services and prizes while you take in world-class tennis matches. Tickets are FREE for children 12 and under and just $10 for 13 and older and can be purchased at the tournament box office.
NATIONAL PARKS RECREATION FAMILY DAY hosted by ESPN 980
Sunday, August 2
Bring your family out to the
William
H.G.
FitzGerald
Tennis
Center
for a fun-filled family day on Sunday, August 2. Fun Services will provide interactive and challenging inflatable slides and playlands for both kids and adults. Professional sports team mascots will entertain crowds and pose for photos. Families will also get the chance to see some of the best players in the world compete during the first day of main draw matches.
USTA MEMBER APPRECIATION
DAY
Monday, August 3
USTA members who present their membership card at the box office will receive a 2-for-1 discount (limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for Monday, August 3 as well as for Friday, August 7 (
12 p.m.
session).
ALUMNI NIGHT AT THE NET presented by MIX 107.3
SOLD OUT
Tuesday, August 4
Reception: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tickets: $45/person
Come celebrate your alma mater with a group of friends at Alumni Night at the Net, presented by MIX 107.3. Enjoy beer, wine, soft drinks, and hors d’oeuvres with friends, meet a profession tennis player and watch world class tennis, all for just $45 a person! Plus, you will be treated to great music and entertainment with “Aly from the Jack Diamond Morning Show” on MIX 107.3. This event has sold out every year for the last 15 years, so call
(202)
721-9500
to get your order in now.
ANDY RODDICK FOUNDATION DAY
Wednesday, August 5
Join us on Wednesday, August 5th for Andy Roddick Foundation Day at the Legg Mason Tennis Classic! Watch top American Andy Roddick play Wednesday night and learn how you can support the Andy Roddick Foundation which helps to improve the quality of life and enhance educational and economic opportunities for all children based on the principles of respect for family, education and morality. All benefiting organizations aid in the development of at-risk children and families, including those that have been abused and neglected. For more information on the Andy Roddick Foundation please visit the charities section on
www.andyroddick.com
or call
561-620-9449.
WINE TASTING NIGHT featuring Beringer Wines - SOLD OUT
Thursday, August 6
Reception: 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.
Tickets: $65/person
Enjoy a special tasting of Beringer Wines, classic wines from
Napa
’s finest appellations and vineyards, along with paired food items and expert staff to answer your questions. This event has sold out each year, so buy your tickets now! Tickets include the tasting, a gift and the evening’s matches.
DeCA MILITARY APPRECIATION NIGHT presented by The Other White Meat
Friday, August 7
Join us and
America
’s Pork Producers as we honor the men and women who protect our country everyday through an on-court presentation and other activities. Members of the military who present their military ID at the box office will receive a buy one get one
FREE
discount
(limit four [4] free tickets per person) on reserved tickets for Friday, August 7 (day and night sessions).
Check out the Elder Young Band!
TENNIS ON CAMPUS
Saturday, August 8 - Sunday, August 9
New Special Event in 2009
Still can’t get enough tennis during our tournament? In addition to the semi-finals and finals matches at the 2009 Legg Mason Tennis Classic, grandstand courts will showcase matches with Tennis on Campus players, a league for college club teams. Participating schools include the
University
of
Maryland
,
University of Virginia
,
Virginia
Tech and students of
Georgetown
University.
Please refer back to this page for comprehensive special events information closer to the tournament. For additional information contact Lisa Miller by phone on
(202)
721-7230
or by e-mail at lmiller@experiencebest.com