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Popular Team Getaway Packages Return for 2009 Family Circle Cup
For Immediate Release, January 2009
With a variety of ticketing options available to suit every budget, the Family Circle Cup is proud to announce the return of our popular Team Getaway Packages. This exciting group ticketing option is designed for league players to enjoy the event as well as great shopping, dining, and sight-seeing throughout historic Charleston with the same friends they play tennis with. Team Getaway Packages can be purchased by calling the Family Circle Cup box office at (800) 677-2293, or visiting the second floor of the Family Circle Tennis Center clubhouse Monday - Friday, 9:00am - 5:00pm. Three Top 10 players including Serena Williams, Venus Williams, and Vera Zvonareva are set to headline the Family Circle Cup, scheduled April 11-19, 2009, at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, SC.
Teams with six or more people in their group who utilize this discount will receive Terrace Level seating for any session Monday, April 13 - Thursday, April 16, one Official Tournament Program for each team member, access to the exclusive Champions Club, and one Valet Parking Pass per team, all for only $30 per person. Each team’s captain will receive a free ticket with the purchase of six paid tickets.
“The best way for avid tennis players to enjoy the Family Circle Cup is to come to Charleston with the same friends they play this great sport with on a regular basis,” commented Margaret Shaw, Family Circle Cup Ticketing Coordinator. “This offer combines highly sought after Terrace Level seating with a selection of our premier services to create an exciting opportunity for any team looking for a getaway vacation.”
The Family Circle Cup will be held April 11-19, 2009 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in Charleston, South Carolina. The Family Circle Tennis Center is a public facility owned by the City of Charleston and operated by Meredith Corporation that also hosts a variety of additional events including the AVP Charleston Open pro beach volleyball tournament, concerts, festivals, tennis tournaments and other activities throughout the year. With over 21 million readers, Family Circle is one of the most widely read monthly magazines in America and is one of 14 leading subscription magazines owned by Meredith Corporation. The Tennis Center features a 10,200 seat stadium, Grand Lawn, 17 tennis courts lighted for night play, beach volleyball court, racquet club, and Pro Shop. For tickets or more info, call (843) 856-7900 or visit familycirclecup.com.