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Serve Up a Win at the 3rd Annual Rose City Classic Tennis Tournament
Third Time on the Tennis Courts: The Kelly Johnson Foundation hosting the Rose City Classic in May
PORTLAND, OREGON - The highly anticipated 3rd Annual Rose City Classic Tennis Tournament is returning to Washington Park in Portland, Oregon, on May 17th, 2025 from 9:00am - 4:00pm PST.. This one-day event, hosted by the Kelly Johnson Foundation, is expected to bring together some local tennis talent on-court for a day of intense competition, while supporting the community.
The 3rd Annual Rose City Classic is a USTA-sanctioned, adult tournament hosted every May. The Kelly Johnson Foundation, a non-profit organization dedicated to fostering community and individual passions, is hosting this year's edition at the Washington Park Tennis Courts in Portland.
The tournament boasts a variety of playing options across nine divisions, including Men's Singles NTRP (3.0, 3.5, 4.0), Women's Singles NTRP (3.5, 4.0), Men’s Combo NTRP (7.0, 8.0), Women’s Combo NTRP (7.0, 8.0) and Mixed Combo NTRP (8.0).
Every participant stands a chance to win enticing raffle prizes valued at up to $100. Credits will be bestowed upon the victorious teams/players in each division.
Tickets to participate in the tournament are priced at $37 per doubles player and $42 per singles player. Beyond player roles, individuals can engage with the event through volunteering, spectating, or sponsoring opportunities.
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Kelly, the founder of The Kelly Johnson Foundation and host of the tournament, expresses her excitement and gratitude for the event and its participants, stating, "As our tournament event director, I'm looking forward to growing our community impact through the Rose City Classic while also hosting a fun, competitive tennis event in the 'Rose City.'
"We're bringing a lineup of exciting matches across singles and doubles and activations with local businesses to both spectators and participants”, Kelly affirms, highlighting third-year event energy.
The Kelly Johnson Foundation proudly drives positive change through its Pay It Forward Initiative, partnering with Second Serve 501(c)3 to donate new and gently used tennis gear to children in need at the Milwaukee Tennis & Education Foundation. Participants are encouraged to contribute items to the collection bin on-site, with a goal of gathering 30 items to kickstart its 3rd annual event.
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To find out more information about the event, register as a player, or sign up to volunteer, please visit our event website using this link: http://www.kjfwi.org/events/tennis/
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About The Kelly Johnson Foundation: The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a nonprofit organization that encourages individuals to pursue their goals and passions, while also being involved in their schools or communities. The foundation is run by Kelly Johnson, who hopes that her programs are able to give back to the community as well as inspire success. Recently, the KJF hosted their 9th Annual Johnson Summer Classic Tennis Tournament to raise money for their scholarship fund. The KJF also hosts a weekly podcast called The Daily Grind to motivate listeners on their goals and put a spotlight on entrepreneurs and athletes.
To learn more about the KJF, please visit http://www.kjfwi.org/.
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