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Mima Foundation USTA Pro Tennis Classic Hosts Player’s Party

June 25th, 2011

Robbye Poole with Peter and Kateri Genna, owners of Genna Jewelers and their daughters

ROBBYE POOLE WINS TISSOT WATCH

The players of the first annual MIMA Foundation Men’s Pro Tennis Classic were invited guests at a player’s party at the Kiwi Tennis Club, Monday, June 20 at 6 pm.

Players were treated to a delicious pasta buffet, music, and for the brave, a trip to the Karaoke microphone. “After a long day of matches, we were happy to welcome the players to the breezeway for some social time, good food and fun,” says Holly Baney, Tournament Director. “The Australian’s really showed their stuff during Karaoke,” Baney added. More than 25 individuals and group took their turn at the microphone to sing and prove that they need to stick to their day job, tennis.

The player’s also had an opportunity to win a beautiful watch by Swiss watchmaker Tissot valued at $400, provided by long-standing MIMA Foundation sponsor Genna Jewelers. “The Tissot sports watch caught the eye of everyone as we had it on display in advance of the drawing,” says Holly Baney. “Genna continues to be a valued partner for us and their contributions always make our events even more special.” Baney adds that in addition to the watch, they are also donating hand-engraved sterling silver dog tags with the tournament logo and year.”

Robbye Poole, one of the top seeds at the tournament, was the lucky recipient of the watch. Poole, 22 of Pewee Valley, Kentucky, won back-to-back singles titles in 2010 at the Futures in Joplin, Mo., and Godfrey, Ill., for his first career USTA Pro Circuit singles Titles and went on to win doubles titles in Niceville, FL and Amelia Island, FL.

Spencer Newman Wins Main Draw Wild Card

June 18th, 2011

Spencer Newman

Wednesday, June 15, Spencer Newman of Miami, Florida defeated Mark Oljaca 6-4, 6-4 for the Main Draw Wild Card spot in the first annual MIMA Foundation Tennis Classic - Men’s Pro Circuit. Spencer Newman is a freshman at the University of Florida and plays for the FLorida Gators Men’s Tennis team.

He is ranked by tennisrecruiting.net as a five-star, top-15 national recruit. He reached the quarterfinals at the 2010 USTA International Spring Championships in Carson, California, and won the Orange Co. Winter Designated BG18 in Orlando, Fla., in February 2010.

Free Tennis Kids’ Night Out on Tuesday at Kiwi USTA Pro Circuit Event

June 18th, 2011

The MIMA Foundation Men’s Pro Tennis Classic, a USTA Men’s Pro Circuit event, will host a Kids’ Night Out event on Tuesday, June 21, 2011, at the Kiwi Tennis Club in Indian Harbour Beach, Fla. The event will be held from 6-8 p.m., featuring on-court activities (from 6-7 p.m.) and games, prizes, food and drinks, and information on USTA 10 and Under Tennis and local Jr. Team Tennis league opportunities (from 7-8 p.m.).

“Kiwi Tennis Club has completed their blended QuickStart lines on the back three hardcourts for 10 and Under Tennis play, so we are excited to help unveil them at this free event for children during the USTA Pro Circuit event,” said USTA Florida Tennis Program Coordinator Molly Zimmer.

Kiwi Tennis Club looks forward to debuting the newly-lined courts for children, and giving families an up-close look at professional tennis.

“The Kids’ Night Out event will be a great opportunity to get kids excited about summer tennis activities in our community,” said MIMA Foundation Executive Director Holly Baney. “Dawn Bray, the head tennis professional at Kiwi Tennis Club will be coordinating fun on-court activities and providing information about summer programs. Following tennis there will be prizes, pizza and treats. This will happen during an evening feature match so that parents can come out and watch the match while their kids have fun. This is a wonderful opportunity for current and new fans of tennis to experience the excitement and intensity of professional men’s tennis right here in Brevard County.”

Bray added, “We are particularly proud that several juniors that train at Kiwi are now playing at a professional event at our own facility. Jakob Kolb and Sam Stember are playing in qualifying and Robbie Dubuque received a wildcard into the main draw. Joey Jones, a teaching pro at Kiwi Tennis Club, is also playing in qualifying.”

Qualifying rounds for the tournament began Friday, June 17, and end on Monday. On Sunday the tournament will also host a Father’s Day event. Monday at 6 p.m. is the Player’s Party featuring Karaoke and a buffet (advanced tickets required); Wednesday is Ladies Night featuring a Ladies Pro Am at 6 p.m. (advanced sign-up required); Thursday is Wimbledon Day (wear white and get a free glass of wine or beer) and Kiwi Member Appreciation Night; and admission to the tournament is free until Friday-Sunday play (June 24 to the finals on the 26th) when tickets are required.

This is the inaugural year for the MIMA Foundation Men’s Pro Tennis Classic, which offers players $10,000 in prize money. Among the main draw players accepted are Jesse Levine, and college stars Austin Krajicek and Alex Domijan.

“With the success of the USTA Pro Women’s Tennis in Brevard, the USTA determined that this would be the perfect location to add to the schedule,” Baney said.

The MIMA Foundation of Brevard, Inc., is a 501(c)3 non-profit charitable organization serving the Brevard County community through targeted community initiatives, grants that assist patients during times of challenged health such as cancer treatment, and educational programs for aspiring nurses. Programs like the Foundation’s Healthcare Career Scholarship Fund have provided more than $200,000 in scholarships and endowments to aspiring healthcare professionals. For more information go to www.mimafoundation.org.

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News Update: Florida Wildfires

June 15th, 2011

There are no fires directly threatening the tennis center or any Melbourne area close by, however travel to Kiwi Tennis Club may be affected depending on where you are traveling from and if you are coming across the state.

Florida Highway Patrol Information Site.
Kiwi Tennis Club and the area surrounding Kiwi is located in the Central Region. This site will post any alerts, road closures and/or delays.

511
Travelers can also dial 511 on their cell phone. Click here to - this link explains how to use that system, basically they can ask for any reports concerning a particular road, county, city, etc.

Active Fire Locator
This is a link to all active fires in Florida, there is only one in Brevard County and it is well south of us. This may cause challenges for travel particularly along the East coast of Florida.

Safe Driving - Smoke
This is a link for driving safely through smoke.

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