Volvo Car Open serves up fun for fans!
In addition to the matches playing out on the Volvo Car Open courts each day during the tournament, there are number of FAN-tastic activities taking place throughout the week. Check out the list below to find out the best way to ace this year’s action both on and off the clay! For more information, visit www.volvocaropen.com.
DAILY HAPPENINGS
Saturday, April 1 - Sunday, April 9
Lisette L Montréal Pants Giveaway
Visit the Lisette L Montréal pop-up shop on-site all week. When you try on a pair of their pants, you will be entered to win a free pair. Drawings will take place every hour.
Ban Challenge Court
Stop by the Ban Challenge Court and test your skills! Equipment provided. Just bring your A-game! Players of all abilities welcome.
Blue Lizard Family Zone
The FamilyZone will feature mini-nets and junior rackets so little ones can practice their strokes!
Saturday, April 1 - Sunday, April 3
Family Weekend • 9:00 - 3:00 p.m.
Experience two fun-filled days of balloon art, face painting, magicians, jump castles and more. All activities are family-friendly and can be enjoyed around the grounds while taking in world-class tennis matches. Children under 15 are free and adults are just $10.
Saturday, April 1
Draw Ceremony
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Be a part of Volvo Car Open history as player names are drawn to determine who will battle it out on the courts. Interact and take photos with WTA players.
Monday, April 3 - Sunday, April 9
MUSC Health Pickleball Clinics
11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m., 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Hop on the short courts and play some pickleball! This sport combines elements of tennis, ping pong and badminton. Beginners and experts welcome.
Tuesday, April 4
Lisette L Montréal Ladies Day • 9:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Join the VCO for a special day of tennis with your best girls! For the cost of a Tuesday ticket, enjoy giveaways, shopping, wine and cheese tastings and loads of activities, all while watching world-class women’s tennis. Rally up the ladies and make a day of it!
Travels, Trivia & Triumphs • 11:00 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.
Tennis stars Tracy Austin and Lindsay Davenport, as well as mother-daughter duo Lisette Limoges and Kathryn Small, team up to hose this Ladies Day Luncheon. Includes catered and interactive lunch. Tickets are $60 each (VCO day session ticket also required). Visit www.volvocaropen.com or call (800) 677-2293 for more information.
Wednesday, April 5
Doubles and Bubbles Luncheon
11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
An afternoon of tennis and champagne presented by Moët & Chandon, featuring some of the best tennis players in the world. Tickets are $60 each (VCO day session ticket also required). Visit www.volvocaropen.com or call (800) 677-2293 for more information.
Special Olympics Demonstration • 3:00 p.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Tennis players from local Special Olympics chapters will conduct drills on improving skills, court work, and overall play! A Wheelchair Olympics Demonstration will take place from 4 to 5 p.m. featuring adult handicapped tennis players from South Carolina. With an on-court emcee, learn the rules and regulations of the sport while watching a set in action.
NIGHTLY ACTIVITIES
Saturday, April 1
PowerShares Series
• 7:00 - 10 p.m.
The 2017 PowerShares Series tour, a competitive tennis circuit featuring legendary icons and world-renowned champions. The event features the four champions playing two semifinals, with the winners meeting in a championship match. The event will showcase John McEnroe, former World No. 1 and eight-time Grand Slam winner; Andy Roddick, former World No. 1 and US Open winner; James Blake, former World No. 4 and Davis Cup winner; and Mark Phillippoussis, former World No. 8 and eleven-time title winner. For tickets, visit www.volvocaropen.com.
Tuesday, April 4 - Saturday, April 8
Happy Hour! • 4:00 – 7:00 p.m.
Nightly on the Volvo Car Stadium grounds.
Tuesday, April 4
Dunlop Sport/Antigua Performance Apparel
7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Be one of the first 2,000 fans through the gate on Tuesday night and receive a special gift. In addition, the merchandise tent will offer special pricing on all Antigua clothing. After the first match, two lucky USTA teams will compete head-to-head on court.
Wednesday, April 5
Cancer Awareness Night • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Presented by MUSC Health. Honor your loved ones affected by cancer during cancer awareness night.
Thursday, April 6
Military Appreciation Night • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
In honor of the men and women who serve the U.S. in the Armed Forces, the Volvo Car Open, on behalf of Prudential, is proud to host military appreciation night – giving active-duty and retired military and their families., complimentary admission.
Friday, April 7
SunTrust Night • 7:00 - 10:00 p.m.
Join SunTrust on Friday when they host an interactive on court activity – the annual ball toss. A true fan favorite!