Sports Briefs - September 20, 2018
BE CROSS COUNTRY TEAMS RUN FOR CHARITY
Bishop England Assistant Cross Country Coach Jenn Devaney came up with an idea to raise money for local charities based on the cross country team’s summer running program.
She challenged each runner to get their summer mileage sponsored by different individuals. The team took her idea and ran with it, literally! They gathered monetary sponsorships for each mile they completed.
The cross country team logged over 3500 miles this summer in support of four charities and raised $2,131 for the following non-profits: One 80 Place Homeless Shelter, Low Country Orphan Relief, St. Vincent de Paul and ECCO. Participating in the fund raiser were BE athletes Logan Desciak, Jack McAvoy, Dominic Coffman, Sam Boykin, Anna Spence, Kayla Runey, Mary Wallace Rainero, Annika DeVeau, Sarah Gordon and Emma Albano, Mark Richter and Aidan Richter.
2019 VCO TICKET SALES NOW OPEN
The Volvo Car Open, the largest women’s-only tennis tournament in North America, will host its 47th event March 30 - April 7, 2019 on Daniel Island. The highly anticipated competition features the best in women’s professional tennis, welcoming more than 100 of the top tennis players in the world to the Lowcountry. The nine-day tournament showcases a singles draw of 56 players, a qualifying draw of 32 players and a doubles draw of 16 players. In addition, the event boasts an average attendance of 90,000.
Tickets for the 2019 VCO officially went on sale Friday, Sept. 14. Prices range from $25 for an individual session to $540 for an all-inclusive weeklong package with complimentary access into a private hospitality suite. The VCO also offers packages that include premium seats, ticket savings and membership into the tournament’s Ace Club. In addition, members have the option to opt-in for Ace Lounge access, an exclusive hospitality location providing first-class amenities.
“Each year, our goal as a tournament is to improve our attendee experience and deliver a world-class event,” said Bob Moran, Volvo Car Open tournament director. “We are confident that our 2019 tournament will provide another outstanding occasion for our guests. We’re excited about our emerging player field, along with the enhancements we’re making on-site with hospitality, technology and activities. Add all this in with the backdrop of Charleston, SC and the Volvo Car Open is an unforgettable experience for tennis fans from around the world.”
During the tournament this year, attendees sitting in the box and terrace levels will be able to purchase food and drinks for in-stadium delivery via the Volvo Car Open app. In addition, attendees can download the free app to stay up-to-date on the schedule and order of play, follow their favorite player, view statistics and top stories, participate in trivia to win fun prizes, interact with other attendees and much more.
The Invesco Series QQQ, a competitive tennis circuit featuring legendary male tennis icons and world-renowned champions, will also return to the Volvo Car Stadium. The event occurs the night of Saturday, April 6 and will include four champions playing two semifinal matches, with the winners meeting in a championship. The format is meant to be entertaining for fans with players calling their own scores and interacting with the crowds.
For more information on the tournament and ticket options, visit volvocaropen.com or call (800) 677-2293.