2024 Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships
Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation is excited to host the 2024 Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships on July 19-21, at the beautiful Hoke Sloan Tennis Center on the campus of Clemson University. Please read below and stay tuned for continuing updates regarding hotels, play format, etc. We look forward to hosting you this summer.
The USTA sanctioned event is open to all levels, including first-time players, in divisions A, B, C, D, Quad Open and Juniors. Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation will host all matches on hard courts at the state-of-the-art Hoke Sloan Tennis Center.
For more information about the Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tournament Director Jeff Townsend at townse7@clemson.edu or 801-703-1654.
Organizer Information
The mission of the Clemson Adaptive Sports and Recreation Lab is to provide evidence that informs decisions about adaptive sport programming and enhances outcomes associated with involvement in those programs.
Our lab members implement high-quality adaptive sport programming and conduct applied research, locally, nationally and internationally, that addresses issues faced by:
- Adaptive sport and recreation managers
- Front-line service providers
- Educators
- Policy officials
- Participants
For more information about the Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tournament Director Jeff Townsend at townse7@clemson.edu or (801) 703-1654.
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Event Information
Date: July 19-22, 2024
Location: Hoke Sloan Tennis Center (188 Old Greenville Hwy, Clemson, SC 29631)
Divisions: A, B, C, D, Quad Open & Junior
Cost: $80
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Entry Information
Open to all levels, including first-time players.
Coed A - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Coed B - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Coed C - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Coed D - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Coed Quad Open - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Coed Juniors - Singles & Doubles (Cost $80)
Register for a Singles Division and get your Doubles registration FREE!
Note: Refunds are not required and are at the discretion of the member organization.
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Entry Deadlines
2024 TBD
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Tournament Venue
Hoke Sloan Tennis Center
Featuring 6 indoor courts and 12 outdoor courts with spectator seating in both locations.
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Hotel Information
Players are responsible for making and paying for their own hotel reservations.
13050 Clemson Blvd
Seneca, SC 29678
(864) 280-8800
Rate: $104 per night, plus tax
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Meals
BREAKFAST - Each host hotel will have complimentary breakfast available for tournament players. Please take advantage of this each morning!
LUNCH - Lunch will be provided to all tournament players on Saturday and Sunday of the tournament. Any junior attending the clinic on Friday will have lunch provided to them. (More specific information on what we will have for lunches each day TBD. Stay tuned!)
SNACKS & REFRESHMENTS - Snacks and refreshments will be available throughout the tournament weekend across the tournament site.
DINNER - Dinner will be provided on Friday & Saturday night. Stay tuned for updates on this!
Please contact tournament director Jeff Townsend at townse7@clemson.edu or (801) 703-1654 if you have any dietary restrictions. We will do our very best to ensure we are able to provide options for you!
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Transportation
We are planning to work with local community partners to provide shuttle transportation for the following:
- Arrivals at Greenville-Spartanburg International airport (GSP) to the host hotel
- Host hotel to tournament venue
- Tournament venue back to host hotel
- Host hotels to Greenville-Spartanburg International airport (GSP) for departures
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Tournament Amenities
There will be a variety of amenities offered on-site at our tournament venue including:
- Wheelchair Maintenance (i.e. air pumps, miscellaneous tools, etc.)
- Snacks and refreshments across the venue
- Athletic Trainer services each day of the tournament
- Tournament player bags including tournament t-shirt and other fun giveaways
- and MORE to be announced soon!
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Sportsmanship Expectations
Good sportsmanship is expected. All players, parents, and spectators should complete the following steps in advance of the tournament:
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Sponsorship Opportunities
Ace - $3000
Gift value equals $2850
Benefits value equals $150
*This level of sponsorship will help support the cost of referees, their travel, hotel, and per diem.
- Large banner with logo and website, provided by local organizing committee
- Logo and website on Event social media sites (Clemson Adaptive Sport and Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships)
- Logo on Event t-shirt
- Full-page sponsorship recognition in Event program
- Recognition by event director at the tournament
- Lunch for 10 invited guests of organization (value equals $150)
Juniors Clinic - $1500
Gift value equals $1395
Benefits value equals $105
*This level of sponsorship will help support the cost of running the juniors clinic.
- Large Banner with logo and website, provided by local organizing committee
- Logo and website on Event social media sites (Clemson Adaptive Sport and Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships)
- Logo on Event t-shirt
- Half-page sponsorship recognition in Event program
- Volunteer opportunities for employees
- Lunch for 7 invited guests of organization (value equals $105)
Advantage - $1000
Gift value equals $925
Benefits value equals $75
*This level of sponsorship will help support the cost of lunches for athletes, referees, and volunteers.
- Medium banner with logo and website, provided by local organizing committee
- Logo and website on Event social media sites (Clemson Adaptive Sport and Clemson Wheelchair Tennis Championships)
- Organization name on Event t-shirt
- Organization name in Event program
- Lunch for 5 invited guests of organization (value equals $75)
The Serve - $500
Gift value equals $500
*This level of sponsorship will help support the cost of event awards and t-shirts for athletes and volunteers.
- Medium banner posted throughout the tournament, provided by organization committee.
Deuce - $100
Gift value equals $100
*This level of sponsorship will help support athlete goodie/swag bags at packet pick-up.
- Organization name on Event t-shirt
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Contact Information
