Warren County Awarded 2015-16 OHSAA Tennis State Championships
10/16/2014
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Warren County Awarded 2015-16 OHSAA Tennis State Championships
MASON, OH (October 16, 2014) – The Ohio High School Athletic Association (OHSAA) has officially named Warren County the host of its 2015 Girls Tennis State Championships and 2016 Boys Tennis State Championships, the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau (WCCVB) has announced.
"We are very excited to have the opportunity to move our state tennis tournaments to the Lindner Family Tennis Center in Mason, which is one of the finest tennis facilities in the nation,” said Dr. Daniel B. Ross, OHSAA Commissioner. “To give student-athletes the opportunity to play in the state tournament in a venue of this caliber will be something they’ll never forget. We look forward to all the amenities that the center provides and the ways in which it will improve the state tournaments.”
Home to the annual Western & Southern Open — the biggest summer tennis tournament in the United States, and a top tier of both the ATP World Tour and the WTA Tour — the facility features four tennis stadiums and 16 total courts as well as other amenities such as locker rooms and training facilities.
"The venue is truly one of the most advanced tennis facilities in the world," said Will Sikes, a Lindner Family Tennis Center spokesperson. "To host events like these is truly an honor and fits right in line with our mission of promoting the game of tennis to all ages and skill levels—from high school standouts to the world's best players."
The 2015 OHSAA Girls Tennis State Championships will be held October 16-17, 2015, while the 2016 OHSAA Boys Tennis State Championships will take place May 27-28, 2016. Each tournament will feature the state’s top 16 singles players and doubles teams in Division I and Division II tennis.
"We are truly honored and proud to host the Ohio State tennis championships in Warren County," said Phillip S. Smith, President & CEO of the WCCVB. "Southwest Ohio has been the home of world-class tournament tennis since 1899, and has produced numerous Ohio High School tennis champions including Tony Trabert and Andrea Farley to name just a few. We're very pleased the latest generation of outstanding tennis players will have the chance to play for the State title in the same facility where the international stars play."
Ben Huffman, Director of Sports Marketing for the WCCVB, estimates the tournaments will generate an economic impact of around $100,000 annually for the local economy.
“We couldn’t be more thrilled about this opportunity," Huffman said. "We’re excited for the players, excited for the community, and looking forward to working with OHSAA to put on the best events possible.”
About Warren County Sports:
Warren County Sports is a department of the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau. The department bids on and facilitates national championships and regional sporting events, with the primary goal of attracting out-of-town competitors. Since its inception in 2004, Warren County Sports has grown to become an extremely successful driver of room nights and economic impact to the local community. In 2013, Warren County Sports generated 62,000 room nights and an estimated economic impact of more than $35 million.
About the Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau:
Warren County is Ohio’s Largest Playground! With easy access from Interstates 71 and 75, visitors to Warren County can enjoy more activities within a 30-mile radius than anywhere else in Ohio.
The Warren County Convention & Visitors Bureau is a professional destination marketing organization committed to economic growth by increasing overnight and year-round visitors.
Tourism is the leading industry in Warren County. The 8.3 million yearly visitors drive an economic impact of $1.063 billion and 11,866 tourism-related jobs.
For additional information, visit www.ohioslargestplayground.com or call 800-433-1072.