Game, Set, Match: KJF Gears Up for Tennis Showdown

PARK RIDGE, ILLINOIS - Tennis doesn’t end with the summer, and the Kelly Johnson Foundation is excited to showcase talent and enthusiasm for the sport in this year’s Play It Forward Tennis Tournament. The hosting organization is thrilled to invite fans, media, and sponsors to join us in celebrating the spirit of competition in this tennis affair on Sunday, September 3rd, 2023 from 9:30am to 4:30pm CST.

The highly anticipated tournament will be held at the Maine East High School, 2601 Dempster St., Park Ridge, IL, 60068. This will be the 4th event of its kind, becoming more special and exciting each year.

The event will take place over one day and features 12 divisions for players to choose from. The Singles Divisions include Men’s NTRP (3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5), Women’s NTRP (3.5, 4.0), and the Doubles Divisions include Men’s Combo NTRP (7.0, 8.0), Women’s Combo NTRP (7.0, 8.0) and Mixed Combo NTRP (7.0, 8.0).

Awards will be presented to winners in each division, making the tournament a friendly competition. Those who are interested may join as a sponsor, a volunteer, or a player. Those who are interested in this event may enter as a player, or a volunteer or sponsor. The organization always welcomes those who do not choose to play to come as a spectator or volunteer, which KJF finds just as fun!

The founder of the hosting organization, Kelly Johnson, reveals her passionate energy for this tournament as she says, “We’re really excited to bring our event back on courts and connect again with Chicagoland. This will be our 4th Play It Again Tournament. The last time we had this event was in 2019, and since then, we’ve received great interest from Illinois/Wisconsin residents in the area, thus putting this back on the calendar, so we can serve our community members, players, fans, and supporters”.

The organization has been hosting various tennis and pickleball events for 10 years now, and continues to expand its reach to other sports and geographical locations as it broadens its horizons in pursuit of its mission. The Kelly Johnson Foundation is a non-profit organization that aims to give back to schools and communities while encouraging individual’s goals and passions. The organization was born after Kelly discovered an opportunity to create a space for people to embrace their talents and passions and feel motivated to do so through building a sense of community and support.

The entry for each player is $40 with a maximum entry of one division per player. All proceeds go towards the Johnson Family Scholarship program. This May, KJF awarded 2 high school scholarships to the Class of 2023! The organization continues to appreciate the support in its mission and goals.

The Kelly Johnson Foundation is also delighted to be participating in the Recycleballs program, where we will be recycling all tennis balls after the tournament. KJF is also partnering with Second Serve, another nonprofit that donates gently used tennis gear to youth tennis players in need. There will be a box on-site to collect donations, so feel free to bring some old gear with you.

If you would like to purchase a ticket or see more information about the event, please visit the following links:
Ticket link: https://playtennis.usta.com/Competitions/kelly-johnson-foundation/Tournaments/events/CF0A8560-4EFA-4831-A1EE-241D5D078F94?fbclid=IwAR34SssH6TDJKCJXAy848quEqFjuLwL0g3Gv1dl7BxMI_MgkabmLS_4x4wc
Facebook event link: https://www.facebook.com/events/200664715989621
KJF website link: http://www.kjfwi.org/events/tennis/

Contact Info
info@kjfwi.org
414-253-6128

We look forward to seeing you there!
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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 our website http://www.kjfwi.org/.

Media Contacts:
Kelly Johnson Foundation
@kellyjohnsonfoundation