VERO BEACH — The 17th Annual King of the Hill Tennis Tournaments to benefit Youth Guidance will be held over six Thursdays, at 6 p.m. – Jan. 19 and 26 and Feb. 2, 9, 16 and 23 at The Boulevard Village and Tennis Club, Vero Beach.
Additionally, a King of the Hill Kick-off Cocktail Party will be held from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 12 at The Boulevard Village and Tennis Club. The free mixer has been planned to thank sponsors and players for their commitment and dedication for this annual tournament, to recognize the mentors who drive the Youth Guidance program, and to recruit new volunteers and mentors.
General admission tickets are $5 per person with discounted prices for admittance to all six matches. This exciting competition involves professionals (U.S.P.T.A.) from Indian River and surrounding counties
Originating in January 1996, the King of the Hill Tennis Tournament of Vero Beach provides area tennis fans the opportunity to enjoy high level doubles competition and tennis professionals the chance to participate in and enjoy the spirit of competition. Over 1,600 spectators come and watch the tennis pros compete for the title of “King of the Hill”.
Funds raised will directly benefit the children in the Youth Guidance Mentoring & Activities Program, a local United Way Partner Agency. The primary purpose of Youth Guidance is to match each of its nearly 700 at-risk K-12 grade children with a volunteer mentor 21 years or older and keep youth engaged in positive educational, cultural and recreational year-round activities.
Mentors spend just a few hours a week with their mentee doing friendship-based activities that they both enjoy. The agency is actively seeking volunteers to serve as mentors, tutors, or periodic volunteers at ongoing activities for the unmatched children in the program, or to provide regular help in the office.
To sponsor the King of the Hill tournaments, attend the Kick-off Cocktail Party or become a Mentor visit www.ircyouth.com or call 772-770-5040 for more information.
