W’burg Open
We're proud to announce the first annual Williamsburg Open, a tennis tournament to raise money for the restoration of the McCarren Park Courts. At this time, the 64 person draw is full. We also have enough people on the wait list to fill any last minute cancellations. We encourage you to to continue to sign up to our group, however. Just enter your email address in the box in the "Email Updates" box to the right and we'll keep you up to date on fundraising efforts, future tournaments, and our soon-to-be legendary parties.
The dates of the tournament are Saturday, October 10th & Sunday, October 11th. Rain date is for the following weekend.
The Draw. We just finalized the draw. View the "A" Draw here. View the "B" Draw here.
Getting There. The McCarren Park tennis courts are located here, between Bedford Ave. and Berry St., just north of North 12th St., in Williamsburg, Brooklyn. Take the L train to Bedford Ave. or the G train to Nassau. The tournament registration desk and entry to the courts for the tournament is on Bedford Ave.
The Format. First, second and third rounds will be played Saturday, October 10. All matches will be 1 set with a tiebreaker, single elimination. Any remaining third round matches and the quarters, semis and finals will be played Sunday, October 11. We will divide players into A and B draws based on skill level. Each draw will have 32 competitors. Both draws are open to both men and women.
The Fee. The tournament entrance fee is $40. The price includes one drink ticket (21+) good at the Saturday party.
The Party. We'll be having a party on the courts on Saturday evening, featuring a cash bar (21+ only), a kick-ass raffle for a number of great donated products, and best of all, vinyl spun by the great local DJ collective, Ohio Party. The party is from 8 pm to 10 pm and is free (no entrance fee) and open to all, not just tournament participants. Invite your friends!
McCarren Tennis cannot refund payments. If someone drops out, those on the wait list will be notified via email and you will have the opportunity to pay at that time or give up your slot on the wait list. Players on the wait list will be added to the tournament in the order in which their registration was received.
Registration Form
October 1st, 2009 - 14:42
throwing them in the air wat if its windy thats just silly …might as well put everyones name in a hat
October 1st, 2009 - 16:50
If the tea leaves are steeped for several minutes, they will have sufficient liquid to prevent them from blowing away. Also, the tea leaves will not be thrown up, but gently sprinkled from no more than 12″ off the ground.
October 1st, 2009 - 19:06
We all need to go drinking together.
October 1st, 2009 - 19:35
We will – Sat, Oct. 10 on the courts!
October 2nd, 2009 - 02:10
i hope i get to play my nemesis in the first round
October 2nd, 2009 - 06:45
I just hope it doesn’t rain.
October 2nd, 2009 - 13:40
bad news is that the forecast says its goin to sat n sun….but that can change many times….wats going to happen if it rains that weekend
October 2nd, 2009 - 14:05
If it rains, there will not be a problem. Per my earlier comment, I have requested a retractable roof be built over the courts to alleviate worries about wind and/or rain.
October 2nd, 2009 - 15:44
lol
October 7th, 2009 - 17:16
hope to teach all you trust fund kids a lesson in playing with heart.
October 8th, 2009 - 10:27
Where are all these trust fund kids I’ve been hearing about for 10 years? I’ve never met a one of them.
October 8th, 2009 - 12:55
yeah, if someone knows anyone with a trust fund, please have them donate to these crappy courts!
October 11th, 2009 - 23:27
fun tournament and great job organizing it!!! been playing there for over past 10 years, but lately avoiding it and playing on smoother and recently re-surfaced courts at Astoria park…but the thing about mccarren courts is that if you can play through the rough, bumpy cracked surfaces, the crappy sagging nets or the head concussion softballs then you will definitely be a stronger tennis player!!!
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