ODLUM BROWN VANCOUVER OPEN
On Partnership with MEDIA “The support of the Odlum Brown VanOpen media partners including The Vancouver Sun, The Province, Global TV BC, Team 1040, Western Living and North Shore News has enabled us to capture the hearts and souls of British Columbians via transmitting the passion for tennis throughout the Province. In collaboration with our media partners we have grown the tennis fan base and popularity of the sport by leveraging our famous alumni including Maria Sharapova, Andy Murray, Marcos Baghdatis, Milos Raonic and Eugenie Bouchard.”
From the TOURNAMENT SUPERVISORS “2013 was the best year ever and the tournament organizers and USTA share those same sentiments. We had a wonderful week and the tournament continues to strive to make it better for everyone each year!!” MISSY MALOOL, WOMEN’S SUPERVISOR, USTA “The members, staff and management (of Hollyburn Country Club) are enthusiastic supporters of the event. The players often comment that they feel welcome and appreciated at the club. The tournament does an excellent job housing players, which is greatly appreciated by both the players and the housing families.” KEITH CROSSLAND, MEN’S SUPERVISOR, USTA
Recruitment for Ball Crew and Volunteers gets underway early and aspiring applicants should lodge their details online at www.vanopen.com. Trials and briefing sessions will take place in June and July.
On partnership with FANS “Over 13,000 tennis fans embark upon the Odlum Brown VanOpen during the week. We continue to see record attendance figures and corporate box sales. The support and encouragement of the fans helps the players, this event and this sport to succeed.” From the PLAYERS “This is a great tournament. It’s better than most of the tour events. I wish the event was around when I was on tour – I would have played for sure. I love Vancouver!” MARTINA HINGIS, 5 TIME GRAND SLAM CHAMPION, 2012 The Odlum Brown VanOpen is one of the best-run tournaments, at one of the best locations in the world. I would, and do, highly recommend the Odlum Brown VanOpen for all players looking to compete during this week.” RIK DE VOEST (RSA) On partnerships with STAFF “The event is much deeper than the organizing committee. Each year the event trains and works with over 300 dedicated volunteers, over 100 energetic ball boys and ball girls, and trains and employs new officials that are able to feed back their skills to local clubs, enhancing the quality of experience for all participants.” RYAN CLARK, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
JULY 26 AUGUST 3/2014
JULY 26 AUGUST 3 /2014
A USTA PRO CIRCUIT & TENNIS CANADA EVENT
A USTA PRO CIRCUIT & TENNIS CANADA EVENT
Hosted at Hollyburn Country Club
Hosted at Hollyburn Country Club
MATCHPOINT | SUMMER 2014
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