Wilmington - SWING INTO SPRING
March 15, 2024 , 9:30AM – 4:30PM
Althea Gibson Tennis Complex 3405 Park Avenue Wilmington, NC 28403
Welcome to another Swing into Spring Tournament!!
The tournament and skills clinic are open to all children and adults ages 8 and up with intellectual disabilities. We look forward to seeing all our friends from past tournaments and hope to welcome new friends into our family.
Although there is no fee for this event, all players must register online.
ATHLETES & UNIFIED PARTNERS REGISTRATION
Volunteer REGISTRATION
Questions about volunteering? Email Coach Elizabeth Tassone
GET READY FOR UNIFIED DOUBLES
Grab a doubles partner and register for the 11th Annual Swing into Spring! Need a partner? We’ll find one for you. Participation is free.
Schedule
9:00 – 9:30 am – Player Registration
9:30 – 12:00 pm – Group photo and Doubles Play Begins!
10:00 am – 12:00 pm – Skills Clinic Court In addition to the tournament, we will hold a Beginner Skills Clinic. If you are a new or beginner level athlete with intellectual disabilities come on out and join the fun!
12:00 -1:00 pm – Lunch
1:00 – 4:00 pm – Unified Doubles play continues, full court and short court.
4:00 pm – Tennis Carnival The fun never ends at the Swing into Spring event. After the tournament, a Tennis Carnival will be held for all athletes, unified partners, and clinic attendees. We will be hitting tennis balls towards a target for a chance to win prizes.
HOTEL
We have a block of rooms at a special rate of $119 available at the Hampton Inn Wilmington-University Area/Smith Creek Station. The address is 124 Old Eastwood Road,Wilmington, NC 28403. Use this LINK to book directly or you may also call the hotel directly at 910-791-9899 and indicate you are booking with the special rate for Abilities Tennis Association of North Carolina. Please note: reservations must be made by February 27 in order to receive the discounted group rate.
