Live in a metro area? Ever watch an outdoor match of tennis in the midst of towering skyscrapers? An unusual site, but once a year, you’ll see this in downtown Minneapolis, Minnesota (Coolibar’s state headquarters).
Many of USTA Northern’s best tennis players compete for over $5,000 in prize money in men’s singles and doubles, women’s singles and doubles and mixed doubles.
Our friends at Twin City Tennis Camps invited Coolibar to not only watch the action, but talk with tennis fans and city strollers catching a glimpse of the excitement. Of course, who can resist free sunscreen samples and sun protective clothing when it’s sunny with a heat index of 100+?
If you live near Minneapolis and still want to catch a game, it’s not too late. Women’s finals are tomorrow, Friday, July 19, 2013. You’ll also see Coolibar there from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Stop by and say hi if you’re in the area.
Event details:
The 18th Annual Canadian Pacific Aquatennial Tennis Classic runs July 8-19 at Canadian Pacific Plaza (2nd Avenue & 5th Street) in downtown Minneapolis. Matches begin weekdays at 9:00 a.m. and continue until approximately 5 p.m., weather permitting, and spectator admission is free. In cases of inclement weather, matches will be moved to the Baseline Tennis Center on the University of Minnesota campus.
The qualifying tournament is July 8-10 at Canadian Pacific Plaza, followed by the main draw, July 10-19. The men’s singles, men’s doubles and mixed doubles finals are set for July 18 beginning at 10:00 a.m., followed by the women’s singles and doubles finals on July 19 beginning at 10:00 a.m.
For more information, please visit www.aquatennial.com or call 612-376-7669.
