📣 Registration Is OPEN! Closes June 5, 2026. Recognized by the North Carolina Tennis Association as its 2024 Charity Tennis Tournament of the Year. 📣
MENTAL HEALTH TALK | PRO EXHIBITION | IMPOSSIBLE SHOT CHALLENGE
🎯 $10,000 UP FOR GRABS! Get TWO chances to hit the ball through the Impossible Shot target. Grand prize: $10,000. 🎯
FRIDAY, JUNE 19 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: FREE to Attend (registration required), Olde Providence Racquet Club - Indoor Tennis Facility. (VIEW MAP)
Join us for a special evening of tennis and purpose. Drinks and food will be provided. Space is limited — save your spot today. Event not included with Player Entry.
The mental health discussion addresses sensitive topics — adult attendance is encouraged. Junior players are welcome for the Pro Exhibition and Impossible Shot Challenge. All children must be accompanied by an adult.
🎤 Mental Health Talk: "See The Good Things First" — presented by Brannon Hicks, Military & First Responder Program Manager at Here Tomorrow, Jacksonville, FL.
🏆 Pro Exhibition: Watch former tour and teaching pros battle it out on the court.
🎯 Impossible Shot Challenge: Test your skill and luck — buy chances to try your shot at winning exciting prizes while helping raise money for the cause!
🎯 Impossible Shot Eligibility - To be eligible for the $10,000 prize, participants: Must NOT be a current or former high school or college tennis player or coach (within the past 6 years). Must NOT be a current or former professional or semi-professional tennis player or coach (anywhere in the world). Must NOT be an employee or immediate family member of an employee of Ace The Stigma, its sponsors, or Olde Providence Racquet Club. Participants under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or legal guardian.
TOURNAMENT PLAYER INFORMATION
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM: Player Entry Fee: $125/person, Olde Providence Racquet Club (VIEW MAP)
The tennis tournament welcomes men and women of all skill levels for friendly and competitive play. Entry fee includes the tournament, lunch, player gifts, awards, and Saturday Mix & Mingle party.
🎾 Men's Doubles: Open (Single Elimination Format) | Combined 9.0, 8.0 & 7.0 and Below (Round-Robin Format)
🎾 Women's Doubles: Open (Round-Robin Format) | Combined 9.0, 8.0 & 7.0 and Below (Round-Robin Format)
TICKET PURCHASE: MIX & MINGLE PARTY W/ LIVE & SILENT AUCTION
SATURDAY, JUNE 20 | 6:00 PM – 10:00 PM: Mix & Mingle Party (Included with Player Registration) | Non-Player Tickets: $75/person, Carmel Country Club (VIEW MAP)
To beat the heat, rain, and any stubborn summer bugs, the Mix & Mingle Party moves INDOORS! Ticket includes:
🎵 Live Music
🍽️ Buffet & Drinks
🔨 Live Auction
🤫 Silent Auction
🎟️ Raffle tickets will also be available for purchase separately for a chance to win exciting prizes.
Dress Code: Game, set, summer. Think sundresses, breezy button-downs, and khakis or your favorite jeans. Court attire stays courtside, so no shorts or caps in the ballroom, please.
HOW YOU CAN SUPPORT OUR MISSION
Ace the Stigma is committed to elevating mental health conversations to the same level of importance as physical health. In 2025, the organization expanded its giving across six local nonprofit beneficiaries, made possible through the compassion and generosity of sponsors and the community. The ATS team takes pride in its impact, having donated nearly $500,000 in less than three years to support mental health education, suicide prevention, and treatment throughout the Charlotte region. As we look ahead to the 2026 CLT Tennis Memorial Event, those interested in learning more about the experience can refer to the 2025 CLT Event Recap.
Become a Sponsor: For the Sponsorship Packet, please visit: Be A Sponsor | Join Ace The Stigma's Mission. Commitment forms and payment are due by May 22, 2026.
Interested in offering an Auction Item (Live and/or Silent), please email sjohnson@acethestigma.com and jsaldarini@acethestigma.com.
Make A Direct Donation: Unable to attend, but wish to donate to ATS’s Mission? DONATE NOW!
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THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS!
For inquiries about the event, please fill out the Contact Us Form or email info@acethestigma.com.