By Alberto Amalfi | @Tennis_Now | Tuesday, September 12, 2024

You need not win three rounds of US Open qualifying or maintain a excessive world rating to earn your home on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court. 

Now, tennis followers, you'll be able to safe your spot on the biggest Grand Slam stadium on the planet—and contribute to a worthy trigger within the course of.

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All it takes is a dream and a few (learn: a number of thousand) {dollars}.

Charity Buzz is internet hosting a charity public sale to Play on Arthur Ashe Stadium Court with the profitable bid going on to the USTA Foundation.

The charity public sale is open now by September 14th.

To place a bid, or study extra, please go to this Play on Arthur Ashe Stadium hyperlink.

The profitable bid is estimated to be round $8,000 which can purchase 4 gamers one hour of play on the famed Arthur Ashe Stadium on the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

As a former resident of Astoria, Queens, who has had the great lucky to play on the US Open outer courts and indoor courts many, many occasions (and, fact be informed, taken my justifiable share of thrashings), I can guarantee you that is actually a dream alternative for US Open followers.

Additional particulars of the Arthur Ashe Stadium-USTA Foundation charity public sale are right here: 

This expertise is simply legitimate for Arthur Ashe Stadium Center Court, positioned on the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center in Flushing, NY. Valid for as much as 4 individuals.

Minor have to be accompanied by an grownup.

The approximate period of the expertise is 60 minutes.

To be scheduled at a mutually agreed upon date and time primarily based on availability.

Blackout dates and occasions apply.

Playtime is restricted to Monday - Friday, from 10 am - 5 pm, and isn't obtainable July, August and September. Tennis apparel is required.

Valid for tennis play solely.

All members can be required to signal a waiver and launch, in addition to adhere to security protocols. Travel and lodging usually are not included.

This expertise might not be refunded, transferred, resold, re-auctioned, exchanged or deferred.

The winner and their visitors might take a photograph.

Photo identification is required.

Admission to the grounds of the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center is topic to safety screening and the United States Tennis Association Incorporated (USTA) reserves the fitting to disclaim entry in its sole and absolute discretion. The winner and their visitors shall adhere to all Federal, State, and Local legal guidelines, security protocols, and safety measures.

Due to on-going well being, security, and safety measures, the previous is topic to vary at any time on the sole discretion of the USTA Foundation and/or the USTA. Consult together with your tax advisor relating to the tax deductibility of this merchandise provided that Goods and Services are related to this bundle.

Charitybuzz is the world’s main influence market for once-in-a-lifetime experiences, unique gadgets and unmatched entry. Through its premier public sale platform, upscale procuring expertise, concierge enterprise and sweepstakes program, Charitybuzz has raised tons of of thousands and thousands of {dollars} for trigger up to now.

Charitbuzz says "Each purchase generates charitable impact in partnership with more than 4,500 non-profit organizations, including ACLU, MusiCares, Robert F. Kennedy Human Rights, St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, and Leukemia & Lymphoma Society." To study extra, please go to www.charitybuzz.com.

Photo credit score: Darren Carroll/USTA/US Open

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