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Surprise to Host Fed Cup Match USA vs. Argentina
SURPRISE, AZ (December 1, 2008) The Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex will serve as the official host site for an upcoming quarterfinal round Fed Cup Tie on February 7 – 8, 2009, the United States Tennis Association (USTA) and the City of Surprise announced today.
The 2009 Fed Cup match has the women’s United States Fed Cup Team scheduled to play the Argentinean Fed Cup Team. The Fed Cup, equivalent to the men’s Davis Cup, is the premier competition in women’s tennis, the USTA administers and sponsors the United States Fed Cup Team.
“I am really excited for the City of Surprise and its residents that quality professional tennis is coming to Surprise once again,” says City of Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt. “This international recognition shows that Surprise is growing and becoming a major player in Arizona.”
“This is a tremendous honor for the city of Surprise, the state of Arizona and the Southwest United States” says Community and Recreation Services Director, Mark Coronado. ”We competed with some outstanding facilities across the country for the opportunity to host the ITF Fed Cup and look forward to presenting exciting professional tennis on the international stage featuring the United States and Argentina”
As one of the largest public tennis facilities in the southwest, the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex is uniquely designed for hosting prestigious national and international events of this magnitude. Coming off the successful Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships presented by Sanderson Volvo, Surprise is excited to bring another world-class professional tennis tournament to the Valley.
In its first year, the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex established itself as a nationally recognized contender for state, regional and national events. Recently named the “Facility of the Year” by the United States Tennis Association; the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex hosted over 20 USTA tournaments since the opening of the facility. In 2009 the city will host two USTA League National Championships, USTA National Campus Championships and the USTA Women’s 25K Pro Circuit. Surprise is committed to making Tennis a priority in the Valley and has worked hard to build relationships with all levels of tennis to increase awareness in the community.
For more information regarding the 2009 Fed Cup match in Surprise or tennis programs at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex please call 623.222.2000.
McEnroe serves up title win in Surprise Tennis Tournament Tennis
SURPRISE, AZ( November 10, 2008 ) John McEnroe and Todd Martin battled it out Sunday at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex, as McEnroe won a third set tiebreaker to win the inaugural Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis (CTCA) Championships, presented by Sanderson Volvo.
Surprise Mayor Lyn Truitt presented McEnroe with a check for $50,000 and a custom-made Kachina Doll trophy in honor of the area’s Native American history. Todd Martin also received a specially made Kachina and a check for $32,000.
This is McEnroe’s second win on the 2008 Outback Champions Series tour. He won earlier this year in Boston, where he defeated Aaron Krickstein in the final.
Winning the battle for Third Place was Magnus Larsson in an earlier match against fellow Swede Anders Jarryd.
The inaugural tournament, the first of a three year deal with Cancer Treatment Centers of America, was widely praised as a success by participants and attendees. Final attendance numbers will be known later in the week
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live reports from tennis tourney
Surprise AZ (November 3, 2008) Surprise 11, the city’s cable and internet TV channel, will originate several live broadcasts from the CTCA Tennis Championships this week to help promote the tournament to area residents.
“It is part of the team contribution to the success of the tournament,” says Surprise Assistant City Manager Doug Sandstrom. “It is also a chance to demonstrate how live broadcasting can be integrated into some city events.”
The broadcasts will be brief updates on the event at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex and encourage residents to attend. “We will do live shots in the 6 p.m. hours on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday nights,” says Communications Director Ken Lynch. “Viewers will see live interviews as well as information about attendance, parking and upcoming matches.” Broadcasts are also planned for Saturday and Sunday, he adds.
For those without access to Surprise 11, you can view this programming online at www.surpriseaz.com, by clicking on the Surprise 11 Live icon.
Just two weeks ago, the city began embedding videos in some of the news releases posted onto the recently redesigned www.surpriseaz.com. The city recently added live streaming video onto the web site, along with archived video of all city-produced programs. “We are alive to all the possibilities of integrating sound communications practices with current technology. It is part of being a creative, innovative city,” says Sandstrom.
Surprise 11 Tennis Live Shot schedule:
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| Wed., Nov. 5 | Thurs., Nov. 6 | Fri., Nov. 7 | Sat., Nov. 8 | Sun., Nov. 9 |
| 6 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 2 p.m. | Noon | noon |
| 6:30 p.m. | 6:30 p.m. | 6 p.m. | 4:30 p.m. | 3 p.m. |
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Tennis Championships
SURPRISE, AZ (October 7, 2008) The City of Surprise Community and Recreation Services Department released the final four players and tournament schedule for the Inaugural Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships, presented by Sanderson Volvo, at a press conference today held at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex.
John McEnroe, Jim Courier, Todd Martin and Wayne Ferreira were the first 4 players to be confirmed for this Professional Tennis Tournament in Surprise, which is an official tour stop on the Outback Champions Series. The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships will feature eight tennis champions who will compete for $150,000 in prize money and the inaugural title. The final four professional tennis players scheduled to compete are:
- Anders Jarryd – 67 career titles, 8 Grand Slam titles in Doubles, reached the World No. 1 ranking in Doubles and a career-high singles ranking of World No. 5
- Mark Philippoussis – 11 career titles, Davis Cup Winner, Grand Slam finalist and star of reality tv show “Age of Love”
- Mikael Pernfors – 4 career titles, French Open and Davis Cup finalist
- Jimmy Arias – US Open finalist, career-high ranking of World No. 5 and youngest player ever to achieve a world ranking
The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships, which will be held November 5-9, consists of 7 sessions with 2 matches per session. The tournament schedule is as follows:
Session 1: Wednesday Nov. 5 @ 6:30pm Martin v Pernfors / Courier v Jarryd
Session 2: Thursday Nov. 6 @ 6:30pm Philippoussis v Ferreira / McEnroe v Arias
Session 3: Friday Nov. 7 @ 2 pm Ferreira v Pernfors / Martin v Philippoussis
Session 4: Friday Nov.7 @ 7 pm McEnroe v Jarryd / Courier v Arias
Session 5: Saturday Nov. 8 @ Noon Jarryd v Arias / Courier v McEnroe
Session 6: Saturday Nov. 8 @ 5 pm Philippoussis v Pernfors / Martin v Ferreira
Session 7: Sunday Nov. 9 @ Noon 3rd Place and Championship Matches
Tickets are on sale NOW at the Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex. Tickets can also be purchased online with Ticketmaster, www.ticketmaster.com, or over the phone with Ticketmaster at 480.784.4444. For questions or more information on the Cancer Treatment Centers of America Tennis Championships, please call 623.222.2222 or visit the website at www.surpriseaz.com/tennis.
For their own Gain
Surprise Councilman Joe Johnson is full steam ahead on naming our tennis courts after himself.
Tennis
The Cancer Treatment Centers of America Championships, featuring tennis legend Jim Courier and others, is coming to the Surprise Tennis & Racquet Complex, November 5 – 9, and tickets for the must-see event go on sale starting next Monday, August 4! Please see attached release for details….
Thanks,
Diane Arthur
Public Information Officer, City of Surprise
12425 W. Bell Road, Suite D-100
Surprise, Arizona 85374
623.222.1422
Surprise serves up new look to tennis Web site
SURPRISE, AZ (June 11, 2008) The Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex Web site has a brand new look, filled with more information about the upcoming events and programs offered at the 25-court facility. A visitor to www.surpriseaz.com/tennis will want to check out the details about the 2008 Cancer Treatment Centers of America Outback Champions Series, which comes to the facility November 5-9. This tournament will feature eight legendary tennis champs, including Jim Courier, all competing for the title and $150,000 cash prize. All ticket information is available at the site!Are you interested in signing up for tennis lessons, or joining a league? You’ll find all that information too at surpriseaz.com/tennis.So you say racquetball is more your game? That sport is offered too at the Tennis and Racquet Complex, with court fees and info about drop-in games all available online.The site also features stringing price information and showcases what’s for sale in the Pro Shop.
The Surprise Tennis and Racquet Complex is located at 14469 W. Paradise Lane.
Surprise to announce multi-million-dollar tennis deal
The Business Journal of Phoenix - by Chris Casacchia Phoenix Business Journal Tuesday, February 5, 2008 - 1:03 PM MST Tennis legend Jim Courier and Surprise officials will announce a multi-million dollar sponsorship deal tomorrow for the Outback Champion Tennis Series to be played in November.
Part of an article by Tony Lombardo
The Arizona Republic
Feb. 7, 2008 12:00 AM
As host, Surprise already agreed to cover its costs, expected to reach about $750,000 per year. The city plans to recoup most of it through sponsorships and ticket sales.
The hospital’s total contribution is likely to reach at least $600,000, Community and Recreation Services Director Mark Coronado said, noting that hospital officials wanted to make a “major impact” in the West Valley and that the event was a solid fit because “many of the elements of the tournament are related to families, to kids, to wellness.”
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