Get ready to bid on your favorite pro or Northwood athlete to be their partner in the GMTC Pro Am!
The Pro Am takes place Saturday, February 25, but bidding opens up on Friday, February 10 in the Tennis Center Main Lobby. This is a silent auction event and the proceeds will go towards the GMTC Scholarship Fund.
Included for top-bidding participants:
- Trophies for flight winners
-Lunch and snacks provided throughout the day
The Details:
Partner up with the GMTC pros & Northwood Tennis team
Each 'pro' can have two partners
3.0 & Below, and 3.5 & Up
Pro Am will be run in two flights,
3.0 & Below, and 3.5 & Up
NO registration fee! Bidding starts at $20!
$5 minimum Bid increments
Bidding extended to close on Thursday, February 23 at 9pm
How It Works:
Pros who are competing will have their photo with a small profile detailing their tennis accolades in the main lobby area behind the front desk.
In order to play with a pro, you must bid on them.
Bidding on each pro starts at $20. A $5 minimum bid increment is required for a valid bid.
Leave your name, contact info and amount you are bidding on the sheet provided next to each pros profile.
No registration fee, just bid!
Once the bidding is closed on Thursday, February 23 at 9pm, the highest bidders will be notified!
FAQ:
What if I am not good enough to play in this event?
There will be an A flight and a B flight. Each pro will have 2 people that they have been paired with. The A flight is 3.5 and up and the B flight is 3.0 down.
How do I know what the highest current bid is?
The quickest and most immediate way is stopping into the Tennis Center to look over the bids. Leading up to the event as notable changes in bids are made, we’ll share on our Facebook page starting after Friday, February 10.
What is the format for the tournament?
There will be an 8 game pro set with sudden death at deuce. When at deuce, if the pro is serving, then they will serve to the other pro.
Will a dinner be provided?
We will not be providing dinner in the evening for this event, however, throughout the day you will have access to snacks, and a lunch will be provided.
The experience that you are bidding for:
Upon securing yourself a pro with the highest bid, you will get the chance to talk tactics, and recieve tips and coaching advice throughout the day from your pro.
Play in a more competitive setting with the help of the pros on both ends of the court, making it a unique experience in every game you play!
