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March 11-17, 2019
Bakersfield Racquet Club
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October 1, 2018
Dear Community Member,
ent
6th Annual USTA Men’s Future Pro Tournam
The Bakersfield Racquet Club is hosting our lf of our
ey available to participating atheletes. On beha
March 11-17, 2019 with $25,000 in prize mon was an
e as a sponsor of this event. Last year’s event
sponsorship committee, I invite you to participat rsfield
nal recognition for the City of Bakersfield, Bake
overwhelming success and has garnered natio
Racquet Club and our local tennis patrons.
etitive
remarkably rich history as the centerpiece of comp
Over the last seventy years BRC has enjoyed a inue to
. This USTA Men’s Pro Circuit Event will cont
tennis in Bakersfield, and central California ent prog rams
ising futures of our local youth developm
provide an important experience for the prom larship
tive Youth Program, Special Olympics, Scho
and facilities. Programs such as our Adap
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programs, as well as the Ronald McDonald Hou
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t in early March giving local players an oppo
We are thrilled to present a wildcard tournamen ity Tennis
Continuing support from the Kern Commun
to enter the USTA Men’s Pro Circuit Event. mun ity throu ghout
deep reach into the tennis com
Association aids both our event’s and sponsor’s
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tournament as a model for how to promote
and benefits. The USTA continues to use our
sponsor exposure.
. I will
would be happy to answer any of your questions
Please review the information enclosed and I time and
free to contact me anytime. I appreciate your
contact you within a week to follow-up or feel once again.
this professional event a smashing success
look forward to our partnership in making
Thank you for your consideration and support.
Sincerely,
Mark Fredriksz, USPTA
Tournament Director
Bakersfield Racquet Club
Spectators Enjoying Evening Matches
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2018 Bakersfield Tennis Open Finalists Mathias Bourgue ((FRA) left)
defeated Jan Choinski ((GER) right) for the Championship
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The USTA Pro Circuit is the pathway to the US Open and tour-level competition for aspiring tennis players and a frequent
battleground for established professionals. Since becoming the 2015 Bakersfield Tennis Open Champion, United States
player Francis Tiafoe has become a member of the Davis Cup Team, played in the Laver Cup and reached his career high
ranking of 41 in the world. Enjoy seven days of top level men’s tennis at the 70 year old Bakersfield Racquet Club with
action packed tennis for spectators, wildcard competition, Pro-Am matches, social events, public clinics and kids days.
SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITIES
BRC Sponsor Representative Contact
Paul Yanez (661) 205-2980, protour@brctennis.com
BRC Sponsor Representatives
Paul Andre
Steve Holloway
Ann Young
Walter Young
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SPONSORSHIPS GRAND
$2000 (12)
LOVE
$600
PATRON
$300
LOGO/NAME SIGNAGE & DISPLAY
Center court dominant sponsor banners (up to 6 months)
Side court banners (up to 6 months)
Sponsor Kiosk display
Official tournament shirts
Exposure on brctennis.com and btopen.org
PRESS & MEDIA
Social media exposure
Tournament banners
Bakersfield Californian newspaper tournament ads
USTA PRO CIRCUIT PROGRAM
Quarter page advertisement
Acknowledgement page
TOURNAMENT PERKS
Player meet and greet reception (x2)
On court acknowledgements
Live ball with the Pros, dinner and exhibition (x2)
T-Shirt (x2)
2015 Bakersfield Tennis Open Champion Francis Tiafoe nearly upsetting Roger Federer in 2017 US Open
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6 TENTATIVE CALENDAR Dates & times subject to change. Visit btopen.org for latest information. Friday, Saturday & Sunday, March, 8-10th: Wildcard Singles Tournament 32 Player Draw. Winner will receive a spot in the Main Draw. Finalist will receive a spot in the Main Qualifier. Sunday, March 10th: Bakersfield Tennis Open Main Qualifier player check-in, 4PM to 6PM. Practice courts open to tournament players. Liveball with the Pros, Dinner and Exhibition: Local players are treated to liveball with the Pros from 5-6:30PM followed by a court side dinner and exhibition featuring top professional doubles teams. Monday, March 11th: 1st Round Singles Main Qualifier. Play begins at 10AM. 24 players from all over the world and locally play for 6 spots into the Main Tournament Draw. Player Meet & Greet Reception: Come out and welcome tournament players to Bakersfield. Social hour 6PM with dinner at 7PM. Tuesday, March 12th: Completion of Singles Main Qualifier. Play begins at 10AM. Followed by the start of Main Draw play. Opening Night: Main Draw Matches featuring Singles and Doubles, play will begin at 6PM. Wednesday, March 13th: Main Draw play begins at 11AM. Evening program begins at 6PM featuring Main Draw Singles and Doubles Matches. KCTA Awards Night Thursday, March 14th: Main Draw play begins at 11AM. Evening program begins at 6PM featuring Main Draw Singles and Doubles Matches. Friday, March 15th: Main Draw Quarterfinal Matches begin at 11AM. Evening program begins at 6PM featuring a Main Draw Quarterfinal Singles Match and Semifinal Doubles Match. Super Saturday, March 16th: Play begins at 1PM featuring back to back Semifinal Matches followed by The Bakersfield Tennis Open Doubles Final, 6PM. Kids Day! 11 - 12:30AM: Free beginner clinic for kids with separate instruction for junior & high school kids. Free pizza & ice cream!! Championship Sunday, March 17th: The Bakersfield Tennis Open Championship Singles Final, 2PM.
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BAKERSFIELD TENNIS OPEN ALUMNI
The Bakersfield Tennis Open has already produced more than fifteen players who have participated Grand Slam tournaments.
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Of particular note are Taylor Fritz, the 2nd-fastest American ever to reach an ATP final, accomplishing the feat in just his
3rd career event. Taylor played in the 2014 Bakersfield Tennis Open and also competed in each of the 2016 Grand Slams.
Mate Pavic, a Croatian who also played in the 2014 Bakersfield Tennis Open, has played doubles in eleven out of the last
twelve Grand Slams. The 2015 Bakersfield Tennis Open Champion, American Francis Tiafoe, has participated in each of the
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“Our goal was a club where
tennis and friendship are the
major draw; a club where
all members are equally
important, and a club where
kids want to be and where
you want them to be. I think
we came close.”
– Lake Lovelace, Founder
Established 1948
A CLUB WITH A RICH HISTORY
The Bakersfield Racquet Club was founded in 1948 by the late Lake Lovelace, an avid tennis player who moved to Bakersfield in 1922.
At that time there were no private or commercial tennis clubs in the area, so Lake organized the local players at nearby Jastro Park into
a public parks club named Bakersfield Tennis Club. From 1939 to 1948 Lake operated a small tennis shop at Jastro Park and along with
a few local businessmen tennis players came up with the idea of building a member-owned and operated private tennis club. A Tennis
Development Corporation was created to sell stock and the tennis facility was built in 1948. A membership club was then created, which
was named the Bakersfield Racquet Club. Many years later, before he died, Lake Lovelace wrote a book about the club which he titled:
A Home for Tennis. From the beginning the club was centered around family, welcoming children of all ages. That tradition continues to
this day with a vigorous youth program and official Nike tennis camps, plus High School, College, Central Cal & Maze Cup Tournaments.
HOME OF CHAMPIONS
It’s also the home of champions as many nationally ranked tennis players grew up on the BRC courts: Jack Lynch, Louise Snow, Sally
Moore Huss, Dennis Ralston, Marianne Werdel Witmeyer, Camille Benjamin, Hank Pfister, and numerous talented junior players, like our
own U.S. Girls’ Super National 16s Champion Danon Beatty. Dennis Ralston was ranked #1 by the US Lawn Tennis Association for 1964,
‘65, ‘66. He played on the Davis Cup team in the mid 60’s and later became Captain of the US Davis Cup team for a number of years.
Dennis was instrumental in bringing to the Bakersfield Racquet Club the Davis Cup tie between the U.S. and Canada in June of 1965,
making Bakersfield one of the few cities in California ever to host a Davis Cup event.
ALWAYS A PLACE FOR FAMILY AND FRIENDS
The Bakersfield Racquet Club has a rich tradition of offering quality events to its members as well as the tennis community at large.
Events and activities such as the Counties, the Central Cal Junior Championships, quality instruction from certified professionals, USTA
and Interclub league play and a full calendar events have contributed to the success and history of our great club. We look forward to
continuing these great events and serving the Bakersfield community.
1660 Pine Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661.325.8652 P
661.323.8263 F
www.brctennis.com
Established 1948
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1660 Pine Street
Bakersfield, CA 93301
661.325.8652 P
661.323.8263 F
www.brctennis.com
Established 1948
FACILITIES & ACTIVITIES
• Eleven Well Lighted Hard Courts
• USPTA & USPTR Certified Teaching Pros
• Ball Machines & Fenced Backboards
• Organized Adult & Youth Activities
• Private & Group Tennis Lessons
• Swim Teams & Aquatic Classes
• Cardio & Weight Fitness Center
• Club Room, Lockers & Showers
• Tennis Camps, Clinics & Drills
• Banquet & Meeting Rooms
• Leagues & Tournaments
• Two Swimming Pools
• Youth Tennis Camps
• Tennis ProShop
• Fitness Classes
• Restaurant
SPONSOR COMMITMENT
We thank you for your significant sponsorship to bring this special event to Bakersfield from March 11 through 17. We look
forward to seeing you, and providing our fulfillment in making known your participation. Please check your sponsorship level,
complete form and provide payment no later than February 1, 2019. This form will serve as your invoice.
q Grand Sponsor $2000 T-Shirt Sizes: Social Media:
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q Love Sponsor $600 T-Shirt Sizes:
q Patron Sponsor $300
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SPECIAL NOTES:______________________________________________________________________________
PAYMENT OPTIONS AND REGISTRATION METHODS:
• Prefer check: Please make check payable to Bakersfield Racquet Club, 1660 Pine Street, Bakersfield, CA 93301
• Prefer credit card: Please call the BRC Pro Shop at (661) 325-8652 Monday through Friday, 9am to 7pm
• For more information contact Mark Frediksz at (661) 325-8652 or by email: protour@brctennis.com
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