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5/19/2008 Professional Team Seeks Anthem Performers
Talent Search Wednesday, June 4
MAMARONECK, NY – May 19, 2008: A once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to sing the National Anthem to a stadium packed with fans could be yours if you attend the open audition to be held Wednesday, June 4th, from 3:00pm – 6:00pm. The New York Sportimes of the World TeamTennis Professional League is looking for talent, so if you’ve got it and want to prove it, come to our tryout. You must be able to perform on any of the following dates: July 3, 7, 8, 10, 12, 17 or 18. Performers who are selected by team management will be expected on site at Sportime Stadium at Harbor Island in Mamaroneck 90 minutes before the match begins on the agreed upon date. Home matches begin at 7:30pm (except July 3 at 1pm). A ticket to the match for the performer and a guest will be provided, along with VIP parking and hospitality passes.
For further information or to schedule your audition appointment, call 917-701-3870 or 914-438-6183. Visit our team website at www.nysportimes.com for complete match details, ticket availability and more!
Tickets for Sportime matches are on sale and prices vary please call 914-620-1634 for further information. Full details are available at www.ticketweb.com or www.nysportimes.com.
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The 2008 WTT schedule includes 77 matches in 11 markets beginning July 3 through July 23. Five teams will advance to the WTT Championship Weekend, July 24-27 in Roseville, California.
Now in its 33rd consecutive year of play, World TeamTennis is well known for introducing innovative elements to tennis. 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 dê Mätch, FirmGreen Energy, Gatorade, Geico, USTA and Wilson. For more information on WTT, visit www.WTT.com.
Media Contacts:
Ann Marie Gaudio, General Manager – NY Sportimes amgaudio@optonline.net 917-701-3870 or Rosie Crews, WTT rcrews@wtt.com – 817-684-0366