River City Slam
June 10-12, 2022
Collegiate School
Sportable is proud to host the second annual River City Slam wheelchair tennis tournament in historic Richmond, Virginia June 10-12, 2022 at Collegiate School. Event registration is available now for $80 per player ($40 for Juniors) at Sportable.org. All proceeds will directly benefit Sportable’s mission to make sports accessible and inclusive in Virginia.
The USTA sanctioned event is open to all levels, including first-time players, in divisions A, B, C, D, Quad Open, and Juniors. Collegiate School will host all matches on hard courts at the state-of-the-art Williams Bolletieri Tennis Center on its Robins Campus. Cash prizes will be awarded, courtesy of generous community support.
River City Slam is produced by Sportable, Central Virginia’s premier adaptive sports club since 2005. Wheelchair tennis is one of more than 20 competitive and recreational sports programs offered by Sportable, a non-profit committed to creating opportunities and transforming lives through sport.
For more information about the River City Slam Wheelchair Tennis Tournament, including registration and sponsorship opportunities, contact Tournament Director Forrest Lodge at forrest@sportable.org or 804-340-2991.
Weekend Schedule
Coming Soon!
Volunteer Opportunities
Set-up Volunteers
Time: Thursday, June 9, 2022 – Afternoon
Duties: Volunteers will assist Sportable staff in preparing the state-of-the-art tennis center on Collegiate School’s Robins Campus for a full weekend of wheelchair tennis.
Check-in Volunteers
Times: Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11 – Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts available
Duties: Volunteers will greet and direct athletes, volunteers, and spectators.
Player Hospitality
Times: Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11 – Lunch and Dinner shifts available
Duties: Volunteers will assist with lunch and/or dinner set-up and service for wheelchair tennis players.
Youth Tennis Camp, presented by CarMax
Times: Saturday, June 10 and/or Sunday, June 11 – 9am-12pm
Duties: Volunteers will assist coaches with camp operations for a group of youth wheelchair tennis players. Some tennis experience preferred.
Ball Runners
Times: Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11 – Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts available
Duties: Volunteers will retrieve and supply balls for some of the top wheelchair tennis players in the country. Volunteers ages 10+ are welcome!
Court Monitors
Times: Friday, June 9 – Sunday, June 11 – Morning, Afternoon, and Evening shifts available
Duties: Volunteers will be assigned a specific court to observe tournament play and assist with keeping score. Some tennis knowledge or experience preferred.
Exploring Richmond
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Dining in Richmond
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Sponsorship Opportunities
ACE $15,000
- Designated as Presenting Sponsor on all media and marketing materials
- Promotion on all Sportable social media channels
- Logo on walkway signage viewed by all players and guests
- Marquee signage opportunity on-site
- Recognition at Awards Ceremonies
- Logo included on tournament website and marketing collateral
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to athletes
- Logo prominently featured on tournament t-shirt
- Invitation to VIP Reception
JUNIORS TOURNAMENT - $10,000
- Designated as sponsor of the Junior Tournament and Youth Camp
- Promotion on Sportable social media channels
- Marquee signage opportunity on-site
- Recognition at Awards Ceremonies
- Inclusion on tournament website and marketing collateral
- Volunteer opportunities for employees
- Logo included tournament t-shirt
ADVANTAGE $5,000
- Designated as the Presenting Sponsor of the VIP Reception
- Logo on VIP Reception signage
- Promotion on Sportable social media channels
- Inclusion on tournament website and marketing materials
- Logo on tournament t-shirt
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to athletes
THE SERVE $5,000
- Designated as Presenting Sponsor of Players Hospitality on all days of the tournament
- Logo on hospitality area signage
- Promotion on Sportable social media channels
- Inclusion on tournament website and marketing materials
- Logo on tournament t-shirt
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to athletes
MATCH POINT $2,500
- Designated as the Presenting Sponsor of the Championship Court
- Marquee signage on the Championship Court
- Promotion on Sportable social media channels
- Inclusion on tournament website and marketing materials
- Logo on tournament t-shirt
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to athletes
DEUCE $1,500
- Designated a Court Sponsor
- Net signage on one of 12 courts
- Promotion on Sportable social media channels
- Inclusion on tournament website and marketing materials
- Logo on tournament t-shirt
- Opportunity to provide promotional items to athletes
Thank You to our Sponsors
