BB&T Atlanta Open Serves Up World-Class Fun with
Daily Special Events, July 19 – 27
EVENTS INCLUDE A POST-MATCH CONCERT BY YACHT ROCK REVUE,
FIREWORKS AND KIDS WEEKEND
ATLANTA, GA – May 1, 2014 – The 2014 BB&T Atlanta
Open has announced a series of fun, exciting special events that will take
place daily throughout the tennis tournament at Atlantic Station, July 19-27.
The events include Kids Weekend, Opening Ceremony, Military Day, College
Night, the Post-Match Yacht Rock Review concert, USTA Member Appreciation Day,
ALTA Night, Ladies Day, Fan/Volunteer Appreciation Day, Saturday Night Social
and BB&T Champions Day. Each event is included in the purchase of a ticket.
With a theme of World-Class Field, World-Class Fun, the 2014
tournament has notably increased its special events schedule. For more
information on upcoming special events or to purchase tickets to the BB&T
Atlanta Open, visit www.BBTAtlantaOpen.com.
Saturday, July 19 and Sunday, July 20 – Kids Weekend
The BB&T Atlanta Open is kicking off the 2014 tournament
with Kids Weekend. The special weekend offers kids 18 years of age and under to
attend the day’s matches for free, when accompanied by an adult with a ticket.
Monday, July 21 – Opening Ceremonies & Military Night
The Opening Ceremonies, in addition to Military Day, will
take place on Monday, July 21. The event includes the Honor Guard, a rocking
Army Band from Fort Benning and local dignitaries.
Tuesday, July 22 – College Night
It’s date night! Buy one ticket and bring your main squeeze
for free. Our two-for-one special is for college students with IDs who buy the
ticket at the tournament. We want you to wear your school colors. Cheering and
chanting is definitely encouraged … at least between the points!
Wednesday, July 23 – Gas South Sponsored Post-Match
Concert
Gas South presents a post-match concert by Yacht Rock Revue
on Wednesday evening. This good-time, popular Atlanta band will recreate
the best of ’70s soft soul, including the music of Hall & Oates, Kenny
Loggins and Madonna, in a performance on Stadium Court.
Thursday, July 24 – USTA Member Appreciation Day
Presented by THOR•LO/ALTA Night
Atlanta is home to tennis fanatics with the world’s largest
local tennis association (ALTA) and the nation’s largest USTA community tennis
association. USTA Member Appreciation Day will be hosted by USTA Georgia and
sponsored by THOR•LO. ALTA Night will include giveaways, Junior Challenge
Ladder recognition and a Run/Roll exhibition.
Friday, July 25 – Ladies Day & Fireworks
Ladies Day will highlight the day session with a VIP
package, including an ATP player clinic and lunch at Strip. There will also be
a BB&T Ball Toss competition on Stadium Court with the winner taking home a
$200 BB&T Visa gift card. Fireworks will light up the sky following the
night session!
Saturday, July 26 – Fan/Volunteer Appreciation Day &
Saturday Night Social Presented by SVEDKA
The day session will feature the Fan/Volunteer Appreciation
Day where we recognize our loyal attendees and volunteers. The Saturday Night
Social is presented by SVEDKA and will include drink specials and gate
giveaways.
Sunday, July 27 – BB&T Champions Day
On the last day of the tournament, the BB&T Champions
Day will feature the tournament’s successful tennis players who have reached
the singles and doubles finals and recognize local champions, in and outside of
the world of sports.
"Each year, we strive to produce a variety of special
events that add to the fun, family-oriented atmosphere of the tournament,”
stated Eddie Gonzales, Tournament Director. "We are excited to unveil
daily events, such as the Yacht Rock Revue post-match concert, College Night
and fireworks, to coincide with the world-class tennis played at Atlantic Station.
We encourage Atlanta and its surrounding residents to join us in making
memories at this year’s tournament.”