2nd Annual Gala Event, Center Court SMASH, Announced!

The Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex is pleased to announce its second annual fundraising gala event, the Center Court SMASH, to take place at Flying Diamond Ranch, Tuesday, July 29. The theme of this year’s event is Vintage Palm Springs, channeling the glamour of midcentury Palm Springs while celebrating the energy of tennis and pickleball!

The evening will feature craft cocktails by Mythology, dinner by Harwigs, pasture-raised beef by Snowden Meats, entertainment, a live and silent auction, and more. Tickets to the Center Court SMASH are $250 per person and go one sale May 1. Table sponsorships from $1K-$25K are available for purchase April 6.

Guests are encouraged to don vintage Palm Springs-inspired costumes that evoke the glamorous and stylish vibe of the 1950s and 1960s, while dancing the night away to upbeat music that blends retro energy with timeless sophistication.

In 2024, the non-profit’s 1^st annual SMASH event benchmarked fundraising goals of $260,000+ in proceeds benefiting the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex. This year, the SMASH committee, led by Co-chair’s Britt Havard, Director of Development, Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex,  and Grant Mills, Co-Founder, Event CRU, hopes to exceed last year’s proceeds to bolster fundraising efforts to renovate the Tennis Center, which is in dire need of repair.

“The goal of this year’s Center Court SMASH is to provide a fun, elegant atmosphere for donors, players, and sports enthusiasts while raising funds for the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Center,” said Britt Havard, Director of Development, Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex, Co-chair, Center Court SMASH. “With vintage flair, lively sports action, and opportunities to support a great cause, this event promises to be a hit with players and supporters alike!”