The second annual Snohomish Summer Smash Tennis Tournament will be held July 22-24 at Snohomish High School.
The tournament is open to high school players ages 14-18. Registration costs are $25 for singles players and $40 for doubles and mixed doubles teams. Participants are guaranteed at least two matches and water and tournament t-shirts will be provided for all competitors. Trophies will be awarded for each division winner. Proceeds will go to benefit the Snohomish High School boys and girls tennis teams.
There will be a gold and silver division for boys and girls singles players, a division for boys and girls doubles teams and for the first time, a mixed doubles division.
The tournament was created a year ago by Snohomish resident Kraig Norris and Snohomish High School tennis coach Dick Jansen as an opportunity for local area high school players to play during the offseason. Norris and Jansen were happy with the turnout as last year’s inaugural event, but expect the numbers to be even higher this season.
“We have reached out to the coaches of 40 high schools from Shoreline to Bellingham trying to increase exposure and get as many players competing as possible,” Norris said. “This is a chance for players from different districts and divisions to compete against each other for the first time. For someone hoping to secure a spot on the varsity team, this is a chance to get some playing time, and players who have played only singles will have a chance to try their hand at doubles, and vice versa.”
In addition to the competition, there will be music playing during the matches and ping pong and other game available for the competitors in between matches.
“This is serious tennis, but it’s also going to be fun,” Norris said.
The deadline to register is July 9. Players interested in participating can email Norris at kraignorris1@yahoo.com for more information.
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