Delray Beach Tennis Center

Past Special Events

Burn Notice Star Jeffrey Donovan and Bruce and Kris Jenner Join Field
At 20th Annual Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic

BOCA RATON, Fla. (Oct. 19, 2009) --- Jeffrey Donovan, star of the hit television drama “Burn Notice,” and the husband/wife reality television stars of the popular show “Keeping Up with the Kardashians,” former Olympic Gold Medalist Bruce Jenner and his wife Kris, have been added to the field of celebrities and tennis stars at this year's Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic.

            Now in its 20th season, the Chris Evert/Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic will be played Saturday, Nov. 7 and Sunday, Nov. 8 at the Delray Beach Tennis Center in Delray Beach. The annual Gala and dinner dance will be held Saturday, Nov. 7 at the Boca Raton Resort and Club and will feature entertainment superstar Natalie Cole.

Along with Chris Evert, Donovan and the Jenners, the tennis legends and standouts scheduled to appear this year include former #1 players Lindsay Davenport and Monica Seles, men's tour favorite Justin Gimelstob and Vince Spadea.  They will be joined by film and television stars Elisabeth Shue, Jon Lovitz and Maeve Quinlan, Today show host Matt Lauer, musician Gavin Rossdale and Fox & Friends hosts Steve Doocy and Brian Kilmeade.  Tennis Hall of Famer Bud Collins will also be on hand to emcee the weekend's events.

Tickets for the tennis action and the Gala dinner are available through Chris Evert Charities at 561-394-2400 or www.chrisevert.org. General admission tickets are $20 per day.   Series tickets are $70 and individual day club seats (reserved seat with seat back) are $40 for each day.  Box ticket packages range from $175 to $900, with individual box seats for $90.  Children age 10 and under are free if accompanied by a paid adult in the general admission section.  Gala tickets are $750 each.

Jeffrey Donovan currently stars as Michael Westen in USA Network's original series Burn Notice and was most recently seen in Changeling, opposite Angelina Jolie, as a corrupt police chief in the 1920’s-era drama.  His other film work includes Come Early Morning, Believe in Me, Hitch, Sleepers, Purpose, Book of Shadows: Blair Witch 2 and Bait. 

Bruce Jenner captured the world when he won the Gold Medal in the decathlon at the 1976 Olympics and earned the title of "World's Greatest Athlete."  In the years since his athletic achievements Jenner has been involved in a wide variety of projects and causes.  Jenner is an entrepreneur, commercial spokesman, television personality, producer, actor and author.  Bruce and his wife Kris can be found spending time with his family onscreen on E! Network's "Keeping Up with the Kardashians."

Kris Jenner is the star and executive producer of the hit television reality series "Keeping Up with the Kardashians" which airs on E! Entertainment Network.  She also is a correspondent for the popular entertainment show "The Insider," president of her own production company and manager of her husband, Bruce Jenner, and his successful motivational speaking tour. 

Since the first event in 1989, the Chris Evert / Raymond James Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic has raised more than $17.8 million to help abused and neglected children in South Florida.  Chris Evert Charities partners with the Ounce of Prevention Fund of Florida, a public-private partnership in conjunction with the state of Florida to raise money supporting programs for at-risk children.  The event is held in association with Broward Health Chris Evert Children's Hospital.

Sponsors of the 20th Annual Raymond James / Chris Evert Pro-Celebrity Tennis classic and Gala include the City of Delray Beach, Boca Raton Resort and Club, Palm Beach Post, SUM Advertising, Swiss International Air Lines, Gulfstream, Global Wings, Rooms to Go, Merle Wood & Associates, Avitat Boca Raton, 3C Interactive, Rolex, KOOL 105.5, Lincoln, WPTV, The Catering Group, White Stallion Productions, Quantum Foundation, Hilton Garden Inn, Marchon Eyewear, the Boca Raton Marriott and Palm Beach Ice Works.
For more information, including details on sponsorship opportunities, call Chris Evert Charities at 561-394-2400.
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The 2007 Pro-Celebrity Tennis Classic raised an amazing $1.2 million dollars. Since 1989, Chris Evert's efforts have contributed over $16.7 million in an ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. With the help of loyal and generous sponsors, participating celebrities, legions of volunteers and a dedicated staff, Chris Evert continues to raise money to fund programs that ensure a bright future for at-risk children and their families.

Since 1989, Chris Evert's efforts have contributed over $15.4 million dollars in an ongoing campaign against drug abuse and child neglect in Florida. With the help of loyal and generous sponsors, participating celebrities, legions of volunteers and a dedicated staff, Chris Evert continues to raise money to fund programs that ensure a bright future for at-risk children and their families.

The multi-day event features two days of Pro-Celebrity Tennis, the Classic Cocktail Party at the Boca Raton Resort & Club, Tennis with Chrissie and Friends at the Pro-Am and the Pro-Celebrity Gala, an elegant, first-class evening of entertainment, dining and dancing. Dont forget about the exciting live auction at the Gala with exceptional, one-of-kind items that you will have to see to believe!

For more information or for tickets please call (561) 394-2400 or go to www.chrisevert.org.

SEA ISLAND presents
USTA BOYS’ & GIRL’S 12’S
NATIONAL SPRING CHAMPIONSHIPS
HOSTED BY THE CITY OF DELRAY BEACH
April 9 – 15, 2006

Highest-ranked American tennis players coming to Delray Beach & Boca Raton, Florida for Level 1 national event

In competitive tennis, this is the beginning. Nationals—the first "major" a young person can compete in with the youngest age bracket being the 12's. Roddick, Agassi, Davenport, Capriati and many more, all US Davis Cup and Fed Cup stalwarts whose games and swagger were shaped by competing in these fiercely tough events.

Player's International Management (PIM), the sister company of the International Tennis Championships in Delray Beach (ATP Tour event), is hosting this highest-level national junior tennis tournament in the country for the third consecutive year in Delray Beach and Boca Raton. The prestigious USTA Boys’ & Girls’ 12’s National Spring Championships hosted by the City of Delray Beach will be televised nationally in over 23 million homes. The tournament will be held April 9 – 15, 2006 with the girls competing at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center and the Delray Swim & Tennis Club while the boys compete at the Swim & Racquet Center (Boca Raton) and Boca West Country Club. Both the girls and boys semifinals and finals will be played at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center.

The field consists of the highest-ranked 256 boys and girls in the nation in the 12 & under age division. Competitors will gather in Palm Beach County to compete for the coveted "USTA Gold Ball", the most sought after trophy in US national junior tennis. "The Gold Ball is everything if you're a junior", says Ivan Baron, Tournament Chairman and multiple winner of the coveted Gold Ball during his storied days as a top American junior, including the No. 1 world ranking. "I won quite a few national and international tournaments while playing in the juniors and as a pro, so I have several trophies that I packed and stored away. But the Gold Balls, those I keep out for everyone to see."

Admission is FREE throughout the week. The general public and media are invited to watch and cheer these stars of tomorrow. See them now, as next time…you'll probably end up paying!

For further information, including sponsorship and volunteer opportunities, please call (561) 330-600