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VLPRA to host Wimbledon Tennis Tournament

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VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority will host the 17th Annual Wimbledon Tennis Tournament.

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From the hallowed grounds of the All England Club to the courts of Winnersville, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Parks and Recreation Authority is bringing tennis’ biggest championship to Valdosta.  VLPRA is hosting the 17th Annual Wimbledon in Valdosta Tennis Tournament June 22nd-23rd.  Registration is open through midnight on Tuesday, June 18th.  Register by emailing Keith Childree at kchildree@vlpra.com.  Please include your shirt size and your entry categories, which are listed at vlpra.com

There is also a wooden racquet triples mixer on Friday, 6/21 from 6-8 PM for all participants.  Contact Keith Childree directly for more information on the mixer.

The tournament will be at VLPRA’s Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center in McKey Park.  There will be events for kids and adults.  The youth events include boys and girls singles and doubles for 10 and under, 12 and under, 14 and under, 16 and under, and 18 and under.  Adult events are men and women singles, doubles and mixed doubles.  Players can participate in up to two events.  Fees are $40 for the first event and $10 for an additional event.  Each participant will receive a t-shirt.

What: 17th Annual Wimbledon in Valdosta

When: June 22nd-23rd; Registration closes June 18th at midnight

Where: Harry B. Anderson Tennis Center, 112 Burton Avenue in Valdosta; email Keith Childree at kchildree@vlpra.com to register.  Include event and shirt size.  Full event details at www.vlpra.com

How Much: $40 for first event, $10 for additional event