Let’s dine, dance, and celebrate
Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball together
with a Great Gatsby vibe!
Center Court SMASH
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Tuesday, July 28, 2026 | 5:30 PM
Shuttles start at 4:30 PM from the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex
THE PARTY
What: Gala fundraiser to celebrate + support the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex
When: Tuesday, July 28, 2026 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: All guest parking will be at the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex. Shuttles to Flying Diamond Ranch will begin 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 Complex, please come and show your support!
Dinner: Craft cocktails, multi-course dinner by Harwigs, fine wine and more!
Dancing: The theme of this year’s event is Great Gatsby, channeling the glamour of the 1920s while celebrating the energy of tennis and pickleball.
Attire: Guests are encouraged to don Great Gatsby inspired outfits like Flapper dresses, feather headdresses, and bow ties while dancing the night away to upbeat music that blends 1920s energy with timeless sophistication.
Schedule:
4:30 – 5:30 PM Shuttle service from the Steamboat Tennis and Pickleball Complex
5:30 PM Cocktails & Apps
6:30 PM Dinner service
7:45 PM Live Auction and Paddle Raise begin
9:00 PM Silent Auction closes
9:00 PM Dancing
9:00 – 11:00 PM Shuttle service
How to Buy Tickets
This event will sell out! Don’t delay and purchase your tickets today.
Register: After you click the “Buy Tickets” button on this page, please first set up an account in ReadySetAuction, our 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 – Yampa Valley Beef Rotolo with Caramelized Onion & Cured Tomato Demi Sauce
- Chicken – Hayden Fresh Farms Citrus Chicken with Lemon, Thyme & Honey Fermented Garlic Beurre Blanc
- Vegetarian – Sonoma “Root Zotto” with Artichoke Heart, Golden Beet, Rendezvous Mushroom, Pepita Pesto, Basil Oil
Price: Individual Ticket ($250; donation value of $0*)
“SMASH” COMMITTEE:
Britt Havard, co-chair
Lisa Olson, co-chair
Francesca Barbera
Carol Breslau
Amy Daly
Caelan Daly
Karen Gilchrist
Jill Goldman
Mary Henson
Sue Hippe
Jennifer Knutson
Lynn Koczera
Becky Lamb
Debbie Modzelewski
Terin Petersen
Caitlin Scanlon
Jackie Schuiling
Liz Spencer
Jackie Spires
Meg Tully
Stevie Ybarra
SPONSORS
(See your name here!)
GRAND SLAM
• Karin & Scott Lee
• Debbie & Moz Modzelewski
THE SMASH
ACE
• Sue & Kurt Jaggers
THE LOB
• Carrie & Chuck Reuben
THE DINK
• Becky & Larry Lamb
• Julie & Lance Markowitz
• Jackie & Richard Spires
• Wendy & Jon Wade, The Steamboat Group
THE DROP
• Lynn & Dave Koczera
• Lisa Olson, Steamboat Sotheby’s International Realty
• Nikki Politte, Executive Title Services
SMASH 2025 PHOTOS
Please note, table size is 10 seats.
* Please refer to “The Fine Print” section below for tax-related information.
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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