New national tennis tournament in Mobile will highlight competition at all levels

Sep 9th, 2024

Posted in: Press ReleaseMayorParks and RecreationMobile Tennis CenterTennis Division

- September 9, 2024 - 

For Immediate Release:

New national tennis tournament in Mobile will highlight competition at all levels

 

WHO:	Scott Novak General Manager for the Mobile Tennis Center   Andy Wynne Child Advocacy Center Executive Director   Elaine Henderson Child Advocacy Center Director of Communications and Development   Kim Carmody City of Mobile Parks and Recreation Director   Marcia Bach, Scott Laasko, and Scott Hanover USTA National Public Parks Committee
WHAT:	First-ever “Tennis on the Bay” tournament
WHEN:	Friday, September 20 — Sunday, September 22, 2024.
WHERE:	Mobile Tennis Center 851 Gaillard Dr. Mobile, AL 36608

 

Mobile, Ala. — The City of Mobile is excited to host the 101st Annual National Public Parks Tennis Championships in the Port City for a weekend full of fun activities and exciting competitions.

From Sept. 20-22, the “Tennis on the Bay” tournament at the Mobile Tennis Center will serve as the latest stop for the National Public Parks Tennis Tournament, marking the first time the century-old contest has been hosted by a public parks system in the State of Alabama. As part of the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department (MPRD), the Mobile Tennis Center has prepared several events that highlight how the local tennis community and MPRD work together to create vibrant programming at this incredible facility.

“The Mobile Tennis Center and the City of Mobile are excited to host the 101st National Public Parks Tennis Tournament, which rotates to different cities around the country every year. It is an honor to host this prestigious national tournament and to follow other host cities like Kansas City, Dallas and St. Louis,” Scott Novak, General Manager for the Mobile Tennis Center, said. “With 60 high-quality courts, we are able to offer a variety of tennis competitions and events, which will create exciting competitions and a great atmosphere for everyone who comes to Mobile for the tournament.”

“Tennis on the Bay” will conclude on Sunday, Sept. 22, with an Adult Division Singles tournament, but 

several other events will take place throughout the weekend, including a Ladies Day Doubles Team competition, a Mixed Doubles competition, College v. Advanced Juniors, a beginners tournament for juniors, a skills challenge for players with intellectual disabilities, a wheelchair tennis tournament and more. You can find a full schedule of events or sign up for these and other competitions by visiting www.mobiletenniscenter.net/events/tennisonthebay/. Signups are now open to all interested players!

“The National Public Parks Tennis Association is delighted to hold the 2024 National Public Parks Tennis Championships at the Mobile Tennis Center. This prestigious event, which celebrated its 100th Anniversary last year, is returning to the USTA Southern Section for the first time since 2009,” NPPTA Board Member Marcia Bach said. “The outstanding staff at the Mobile Tennis Center, the Mobile Parks and Recreation Department and other partners will ensure the NPPT Championships are very successful!”

In addition to great tennis, Tennis by the Bay will also celebrate players and spectators after the competitions conclude on Saturday, Sept. 21. This celebration will feature music, dancing, food, beverages and a photo booth to capture the memories from this first-of-its-kind event. So, whether you plan to compete or not, this is an excellent opportunity to enjoy great tennis and have a great time.

Like the Serve It Up with Love Tournament held at Mobile Tennis Center every spring, all proceeds from Tennis by the Bay will help support the incredible work of the Child Advocacy Center of Mobile. To find out more about the organization and its programs, visit www.cacmobile.org.