DANIEL ISLAND, S.C. (WCIV) -- If you'd like to be a part of the biggest tennis event in the state, now's your chance!
The Family Circle Cup is now accepting applications for 375 adult volunteers and
200 Ball Crew members (ages 11 and up) for the tournament. The Family Circle Cup runs from March 30 until April
7.
Applications
are available online at FamilyCircleCup.com and at the Family Circle Tennis
Center Clubhouse.
"More than 500
volunteers come together from all over our local community and beyond to make
the Family Circle Cup such a memorable experience for fans and players alike,"
said Eleanor Adams, Tournament Director. "We greatly appreciate the commitment
of their time and talent, that truly reflects the spirit of the Lowcountry and
the Family Circle Cup."
Adult
volunteer opportunities involve 17 areas including guest services, player
lounge, transportation, media center, information technology, ticket office, ushers, food & beverage, draw boards, volunteer cafe,
court maintenance, among others.
Volunteer
Benefits
- Each volunteer will
receive a tournament credential allowing access to all nine day sessions of
tennis, including the semifinals and finals, an official logoed hat and uniform
that consists of a polo shirt and jacket.
- Volunteers enjoy perks
including special events and discounts.
- Volunteers get to
experience the world's largest women's tennis tournament from behind-the-scenes.
- Volunteers who commit to
eight or more shifts will receive one guest ticket per day session.
Volunteer
Requirements
- Volunteers must commit to
working a minimum of six shifts (each shift is approximately 4-5 hours), which
can be completed before the tournament and/or during the nine-day event.
- Volunteers are required to
attend one orientation session.
- Volunteers are required to
purchase a $60 Family Circle Cup uniform.
In addition to
adult volunteer positions, the Family Circle Cup Ball Crew
also plays an essential role in the tournament. Players and officials rely
heavily on members of the Ball Crew to keep matches flowing effectively and
efficiently.
Family Circle
Cup Ball Crew members have the exclusive benefit of being
on-court with the superstars of women tennis as the action is played out. These
coveted spots fill quickly.
Ball Crew
Requirements
- Attendance at an informational parent meeting for Ball Crew members, held at
1pm on Saturday, February 9th, 2013 at the Family Circle
Stadium
- Weekly ball crew training
sessions held at the Tennis Center every Saturday from February 9th -
March 23rd and Friday, March 29th.
- Availability the week of the Family Circle Cup – March
30th – April 7th.
For more
information about adult volunteer opportunities at the Family Circle Cup, email
Jo.Cooper@familycirclecup.com,
or leave a message on the Family Circle Cup Volunteer Hotline at (843)
849-5309.
To fill out a
Ball Crew application, or for more information, visit FamilyCircleCup.com or
call Ball Crew Shift Leader, Danny Hayes 850-980-1303 or email FCCBallCrew@gmail.com.
