Register by Sept. 19 for charity tennis tourney at Sea Colony

Sea Colony Tennis Resort in Bethany Beach will host its first U.S. Tennis Association tournament to benefit the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America Saturday and Sunday, Sept. 25-26. The event is expected to draw up to 140 players from the tristate area.

Men’s and women’s 3.0-4.5 singles, doubles and mixed doubles players can sign up for the tournament by visiting seacolonytennis.net or by contacting Krista Burton at 539-4488.

Cost for the tournament is $26 per doubles player and $38.13 per singles player, with a percentage of the tournament fee benefiting the Crohn’s & Colitis Foundation of America (CCFA). Tournament players must also be U.S. Tennis Association members and can join online for a fee. Entry registration closes Sunday, Sept. 19.

The tournament fee guarantees players two matches. Several special events will also take place throughout the tournament, including a lively beat the pro event as well as a target serving court.

Courtside refreshments will also be available. Players knocked out of the tournament early can participate in a happy hour round-robin right on site.

“Offering the tennis community the opportunity to play in a fun, friendly competition and to also give back to the greater good of the many people who suffer from these digestive diseases gives this event a superior purpose,” says Thomas Johnston, Sea Colony tennis director. “Sea Colony is proud to be hosting this worthwhile tournament.”

For donations or information about tax-deductible sponsorship opportunities, contact CCFA board member and Tournament Chairwoman Kim Hoskins by email: kimhoskins1@comcast.net or by phone: 732-688-5631.

For more information about the foundation, call 800-932-2423 or visit ccfa.org