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Sportime Fans Score 20-20-20!
MAMARONECK, NY – April 23, 2007: NY Sportimes fans can buy tickets for any individual home match at 20% off for a limited time only. Exclusively through www.ticketweb.com, from April 20 thru May 20, fans may buy tickets online for maximum savings of 20% off (keyword: sportimes)!Buy tickets early and secure your chance to see an all-star lineup highlighted by the return of the John McEnroe to Sportime Stadium in Mamaroneck (Thurs., July 19). Visiting marquee players include the world #1 ranked men’s doubles team, the Bryan Brothers (Kansas City Explorers, Tues., July 10), and the 2006 Wimbledon champion, Venus Williams (Philadelphia Freedoms, Tues., July 17). The complete schedule follows:• NYS vs. Delaware Smash (Thurs., July 5 at 1pm)• NYS vs. Kansas City Explorers featuring the Bryan Brothers (Tues., July 10)• NYS vs. Springfield Lasers (Wed., July 11)• NYS vs. NY Buzz (Sat., July 14)• NYS vs. Philadelphia Freedoms featuring Venus Williams (Tues., July 17) “Ladies Night” – all women 18 and over with a valid ticket are welcome to a free clinic at Sportime Harbor Island from 4:00 – 5:30pm.• John McEnroe and the NYS vs. Boston Lobsters (Thurs., July 19)• NYS vs. NY Buzz (Sat., July 21) “Kids Night” – Kids ages 4-16 with a valid ticket can meet the players, attend a clinic courtesy of Sportime, win free prizes and more! The 2007 WTT season is loaded with special promotions and events. The League’s presenting sponsor, Advanta, continues to provide free tennis racquets and tennis balls to all kids with valid tickets during each home match. Ticket prices vary; full details are available at www.ticketweb.com (keyword: sportimes) or www.nysportimes.com.
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About WTT: Now in its 32nd year of play, World TeamTennis is well known for introducing innovative elements to tennis. Instant replay, which debuted at WTT matches in 2005 as the WTT Coaches Challenge, marked the first time the technology had been used in a professional tennis match, will return to select WTT matches in 2007. Other WTT firsts include co-ed format, cumulative and no-ad scoring, on-court coaching, Supertiebreakers, multi-colored courts and player names on back of their shirts.The unique gender-balanced team concept for WTT was created in the early 70s by League co-founders Billie Jean King and Larry King. The format used for a WTT Pro League match features teams comprised of two men, two women and a coach. Each match consists of five sets, with one set each of men’s and women’s singles, men’s and women’s doubles and mixed doubles.Advanta is the presenting sponsor of the WTT Pro League and the official business credit card of World TeamTennis. Official WTT Pro League sponsors also include Bälle de Mätch, Gatorade, Geico and Wilson Racquet Sports. For more information on WTT including team rosters, visit www.WTT.com
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