2014 Robinson Events & Activities

Kids’ Day

Sunday, August 3rd @ 12-1:30pm 😆

For ALL tennis fans, Robinson players and spectators! Kids 12 and under…games, prizes, refreshments, snacks and most of all, FUN!

Practice with the Pro

Sunday, August 3rd

Free practice session with Coach Steve for Robinson participants. Get those last-minute tips before the tournament! Call the front desk at 810-987-6868 to register.

Juniors 2 – 3:30pm
Adults 4 – 5:30pm

 

 

Daily Prizes

We look forward to awarding Player of the Day or Best Dressed Doubles Team, and giving away door prizes! Don’t miss your opportunity to win!

Singles Tuesday – Players of the Day!                             Wednesday Best Dressed Mixed Doubles Teams 
Boys – Paul Brettschneider Juniors – Meg Phyle & Gabe Brown
Girls – Kristen Kenaya Adults – Lizzie & Franklin Brozovich
Men – Brett Lynch
Women – Kelly Shaw
Mixed Wednesday – Players of the Day! Thursday Best Dressed Doubles Teams 
Juniors – Jordyn Pinnoo & Shaun McCormick Junior Girls – Isabella Murray & Sydney Sepsey
Adults – Adrienne Divito & Nate Immekus Junior Boys – Tristan & Chandler Haagsma
Adult Women – Tracy Stablein-Brooks & Claire Brooks
Doubles Thursday – Players of the Day! Adult Men – Josh Mattox & Greg Urben
Juniors – Ashley Gregoris & Andrea Hartman
Adults – Jason Go & Andy Loredo
 
Doubles Semis Friday – Players of the Day! Door Prize Winners
Juniors – Luke Ingles Gary Pinnoo – Prince racket
Adults – Jeff Oparka & Jeff Siciliano Kris Houle – Wilson racket
Gabriel Balan – Lesson w/Coach Dave
Semis Saturday – Players of the Day! Jamy Brooks – Lesson w/Coach Tiff
Boys – Derek Distelrath Jeremy Rosenau – Lesson w/Coach Steve
Girls – Anusha Tekemulla Ryan Davies – Racket string
Adults – Jim Charron & Beth Grieve Paul Leveille – Racket string
Sue Smith – Racket string
Finals Sunday – Players of the Day! Alex Dusza – Racket string
Juniors – Jaxon Bore, Abhishek Tekemulla
Adults – Marc Sylvester & Tim Lozen

Concessions

Daily 9am-2pm and 12pm-8pm (times may vary)

Kate’s Downtown will provide morning/noon hour concessions offering items such as wraps, sandwiches, fruit, organic yogurt & granola, sweet treats, smoothies and beverages. Alexander’s Premiere Banquet Hall and Facility will offer afternoon/evening hour concessions. Items throughout the week include hotdogs, hamburgers, chips, nachos & cheese and beverages.

One Point Tournament and TTF Challenge

Friday evening, August 8th (after completion of the Adult Doubles Semi Finals)

One Point Tournament – Tennis fans, all ages, all skill levels, can get in on the action! Players enter for $1 due at the tournament desk by 5pm Friday. There are no seeded players in this draw, and it’s all or nothing! Opponents play one point; winner advances to the next round. Champion receives the “prize purse” and a “Player of the Day” t-shirt. TTF (Touch The Fence) Challenge – This is a popular game played by the juniors during lessons, and the adults love to watch…but here is a chance to show the kids how it’s done! Once again, all ages, all skill levels can enter for $1 at the tournament desk by 5pm on Friday. Get on your sneakers, grab a racket and go! Coach Steve will give a demonstration, then it’s every player for themselves! Be the last one standing and win the purse and “Player of the Day” t-shirt!

Sunday Brunch

Sunday, August 10th

The last day of the Robinson begins with Sunday Brunch and the Finals. The Port Huron Tennis House invites everyone to bring a dish to pass, share a meal, and watch the finalists compete for the championships during an all-day BBQ! The Tennis House will provide hamburgers, hot dogs and brats along with all the fixin’s. It’s a wonderful time to get together with friends and family, recall the events of the week, and support all the players who participated in this year’s tournament. Come for tennis, stay for the food!

The Sundae Serve

Sunday, August 10th @ 3pm

Join tennis friends to watch the finals of the tournament, and enjoy a sundae compliments of the Robinson Committee!

Awards Ceremony

Sunday, August 10th after Finals

Upon conclusion of the Finals, please join us as Robinson week is celebrated during the Awards Ceremony! All players are recognized for their tournament participation, and trophies are given to the finalists and champions. Additionally, two special awards are presented – the Francis J. Robinson Sportsmanship Award and the Mike Clary Junior Tennis Award.

All events will be held at Sanborn Park. In case of rain events will be inside the Port Huron Tennis House.