8/7/2024 Thank you, sponsors, donors, attendees, bidders, vendors, dessert bakers, check-in volunteers, and the entire Smash Committee! Our first ever gala was fun and fabulous, a great reflection of our fun and fabulous tennis and pickleball community. Watch for an announcement of just how successful a fundraiser it was in an upcoming Sunday eNewsletter. (You can subscribe here.)
THE PARTY
What: Party + fundraiser to celebrate and support the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex
When: Tuesday, August 6, 2024 at 5:30pm
Who: This party is for everyone – tennis players, pickleball players, parents of young players, nonprofit partners, community supporters … and anyone who loves disco!
Where: Flying Diamond Ranch
TRANSPORTATION: Guest parking will be at the Meadows Parking Lot across Bangtail Way from the Steamboat Tennis & Pickleball Complex, with shuttles beginning at 5:00 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: Catering by Harwig’s, wine from Brass Kitchen and The Collective Wine Bar, and craft cocktails by Mythology
Dancing: Fan of the Disco Era? Relive the 70s and 80s at our disco-themed party with music you know and love.
Attire: Disco-era costumes are optional, but highly encouraged! Otherwise, “Steamboat semi-formal” or vintage tennis clothing suggested.
Schedule:
4:30 pm (opt.) Tour of the Pickleball Center and the Tennis Center
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, we are already 96% full!
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 – Black Angus flat iron / burgundy shallot glace / urfa chimichurri
- Chicken – organic chicken / lemon herb jus / madras emulsion
- Vegetarian – Routt County vegetable terrine / pepita pesto
Price: Individual Ticket ($175; donation value of $0*)
“SMASH” COMMITTEE:Sung Ioffredo, co-chair Kelly Bloom |
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SPONSORS
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* Please refer to “The Fine Print” section below.