THE PARTY
What: Gala fundraiser to celebrate + support the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex
When: Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 5:30 PM
Who: This party is for everyone – tennis players, pickleball players, parents of young players, nonprofit partners, community supporters … all are welcome!
Where: Flying Diamond Ranch
TRANSPORTATION: Guest parking will be at the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex parking lot. Shuttles to Flying Diamond will begin at 4:30 PM, with pick-up and drop off outside the front doors of the Pickleball Center starting at 4:30 PM.
Why: FUN and FUNdraising! Proceeds from this event will benefit tennis and pickleball players of all ages and abilities by supporting programs and facilities that provide ways to enjoy quality recreation with family and friends. If you enjoy playing at the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Center, please come and show your support!
Dinner: Craft cocktails by Mythology, multi-course dinner by Harwig’s, pasture-raised beef by Snowden Meats, fine wine by The Collective Wine Bar, and more!
Dancing: The theme of this year’s event is Vintage Palm Springs, channeling the glamour of mid-century Palm Springs while celebrating the energy of tennis and pickleball.
Attire: Guests are encouraged to don vintage-inspired outfits like flowy dresses, bold floral prints, cat-eye sunglasses or aviator sunglasses, while dancing the night away to upbeat music that blends retro energy with timeless sophistication.
Schedule:
4:30 PM
5:00 – 6:00 PM Shuttle service from Meadows Parking Lot
5:30 PM Cocktails & Apps
6:30 PM Dinner Service
7:30 PM Silent Auction closes
7:45 PM Live Auction and Paddle Raise begin
9:00 PM Dancing
9:00 – 11:00 PM Shuttle service
How to Buy Tickets
Event tickets are on sale now – don’t wait, these tickets will sell out fast!
Register: After you click the “Buy Tickets” button on this page, please first set up an account in ReadySetAuction, our new ticketing / auction software. Thank you in advance for going through that process – it will make bidding, event check-in, and especially auction check-out much, much faster for everyone!
Meal selection: When you purchase your tickets, you’ll be asked for your guest names (please include emails so they receive event info and reminders) and to choose a meal for each person. Harwigs’ delicious menu offers –
- Beef – Snowden Grassfed Filet / burgundy shallot demi-glace
- Chicken – Organic Chicken / lemon herb jus
- Vegetarian – Routt County Vegetable Terrine / pepita pesto / parmesan tuille
Price: Individual Ticket ($250; donation value of $0*)
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“SMASH” COMMITTEE:
Britt Havard, co-chair
Grant Mills, co-chair
Kelly Bloom
Jill Goldman
Kim Haggarty
Mary Henson
Lynn Koczera
Becky Lamb
Sue Hippe
Jonell Loeppert
Julie Markowitz
Debbie Modzelewski
Jill Starr
Amy Daly
Caelan Daly
Jodi Wolk
Lisa Olson
Liz Spencer
SPONSORS
(See your name here!)
GRAND SLAM
Debbie & Moz Modzelewski
THE SMASH
The Bloom Family
Sung & Larry Ioffredo
Sue & Bob Leiter
ACE
Scott & Karin Lee
Lori Livingston
Julie & Lance Markowitz
THE LOB
Linda Barton & Mary Henson
Jackie & Richard Spires
THE DINK
Lindsay Grant & Gibb Clarke
Jeff Laxague & Donna Henderson
The Metzler Team at The Group
THE DROP
Whitney & Kyle Kim
Becky & Larry Lamb
Olson Tolan Team Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty
Yampa Valley Bank
Smash 2024 Photos
* Please refer to “The Fine Print” section below.
FAQs
Choosing your meal as well as submitting names and email addresses of your guests should be done during your online ticket purchase. Afterwards, there is no way for you to add that information yourself and you'll need to email us at smash@courtsports4life.org and a committee member will confirm by email.
An RSA account allows you to bid in the auction, be notified if you're outbid, and to check yourself out after the auction closes. We have tried to simplify this process by preloading the contact information for all donors to our capital campaign plus Court Reserve users, who will receive an email invitation that simplifies the registration process. All others can set up an RSA account as part of the ticket purchase process. If not buying tickets, email us at smash@courtsports4life.org to be added to the Bidder List manually. We apologize for this initial inconvenience but we'll all appreciate it during the auction!
All bidding on silent auction items will be done electronically, even at the event, so you don’t have to attend the event to bid. However, the live auction is only for event guests.
Yes, but each bidder account can be associated with only one phone number, but not necessarily the same phone. Logging in to the same account on different devices, though, will log the other user out. Instead, we suggest setting up a Primary and a Secondary user with different emails and different phone numbers where the winnings for both bidders are charged to the Primary user’s credit card. Please email us at smash@courtsports4life.org to set this up.
Please read “The Fine Print” section below.
Unfortunately, CourtReserve and ReadySetAuction are separate systems so the front desk staff can't take your ticket order. However, do let them know or email smash@courtsports4life.org with your phone numbere if you'd like help to place your order and a committee volunteer will call you back.
Our ReadySetAuction system requires immediate checkout by credit card for all online orders, i.e., for tickets, sponsorships, donations, or auction winnings. If you'd prefer to pay by check – and avoid credit card fees, thank you – please email smash@courtsports4life.org with your phone number and the details of your order, including guest names, emails and meal selections. A committee volunteer will get back to you to confirm your order.
Please email smash@courtsports4life.org with additional details for your order, such as guest names, emails and meal selections. A committee volunteer will get back to you to confirm that we received it.
The nonprofits Steamboat Tennis Association (STA) are separate organizations with related missions but separate boards, programs and fundraising events. Please consider supporting them if their missions resonate with you.
Yes! We have many needs in many areas and we want you to be able to support whatever you're passionate about. Please email smash@courtsports4life.org if you'd like to direct the donation value of your sponsorship, cash gifts, or successful auction bids in excess of fair market value to 1) tennis, 2) pickleball, or 3) youth programs. Unrestricted gifts will be used where the funds are most needed. Please consult a tax professional for more information about deductibility.
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