For the 6th year, tennis lovers can see professional women’s tennis in Brevard County at the MIMA Foundation/USTA Pro Tennis Classic. The tournament is hosted at the Kiwi Tennis Club in Indian Harbour Beach, May 1 through 8. Experience the excitement and intensity of professional tennis right here in Brevard County.
World-class athletes will compete for ranking points as well as $50,000 in prize money. Players ranked as high as #25 on the WTA tour often play at Pro Circuit tournaments.
Take advantage of free admission May 1 through 5.
Thursday, April 21- Free
• Wild Card Event – 1st Round – 1 p.m.; 2nd Round – 5 p.m.
Friday, April 22- Free
• Wild Card Event – 3rd Round – 12 p.m.; Finals Round – 5 p.m.
Sunday, May 1 – Free
• 1st Round of Qualifying – 9 a.m.
• Mike Cherry High School Skills Competition – 11 a.m.
• USTA Kids Day presented by Health First Health Plans 2:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m.
(Featuring Beachside Toys Carnival and Kids Clinic with the Pros)
Monday, May 2 – Free
• 2nd Round of Qualifying – 9 a.m. start
Tuesday, May 3- Free
• Last round of Qualifying and 1st Round Main Draw – 9 a.m. start
• Feature Match – 6 p.m.
Wednesday, May 4 – Free
• 1st & 2nd Rounds – 9 a.m. start
• Health Awareness Day presented by LifeShape – Health Fair, presentations and giveaways – 9 a.m. – 1 p.m.
• Sponsor Pro Am – 6 p.m.- 7 p.m.
• Kiwi Member Appreciation Night
• Feature Matches – 6 p.m.
Thursday, May 5 – Free
• Round of 16 & Doubles – 9 a.m. start
• Space Coast Ladies Day – Sponsored by MIMA Cancer Center
• Feature Matches – 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
Friday, May 6
Quarterfinals – 11 a.m. start
• Feature Matches – 6 p.m. & 7:30 p.m.
• Free Beer – 6 – 7 p.m.- Compliments of Florida Beer & Palm Cafe
• USTA League Member Appreciation Day – Free Admission with USTA member card
Saturday, May 7
• Semifinals – 1 p.m.
• Cocktail party, dinner and silent auction – 5:30 p.m.
• Feature match 6 p.m.
Sunday, May 9
• Finals – 11 a.m. start
• Mother’s Day Brunch – 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
2011 Audi A4 2.0 Turbo Sedan Car Giveaway
Purchase a ticket for $150 for a chance to win an Audi A4, presented by Audi Melbourne. Proceeds benefit the MIMA Foundation of Brevard. Test drive an Audi at Audi of Melbourne and receive a $50 discount on the ticket price. Only 750 available.
Tickets may be purchased online at www.mimafoundationtennisclassic.org or at Audi Melbourne, 509 Nasa Blvd., Melbourne, FL 32901.
About the MIMA Foundation:
The Foundation’s Healthcare Career Scholarship Fund have provided more than a quarter million dollars in scholarships and endowments to aspiring healthcare professionals, who will keep families – and the community – well for many years to come. Patient Assistance Grants are awarded to patients in financial need. These grants are used to pay for non-medical costs incurred during an acute course of medical treatment, such as childcare, transportation and house cleaning. In the past three years the Foundation has been able to help 45 families in Brevard County ease their worries in a small way while dealing with a healthcare crisis.
