BNP Paribas Open Special Event List

Written by: Staff on 26th February 2011

BNP Paribas Open Special Event List |

BNP Paribas Open Pre-Qualifier – Wednesday, March 2 – Sunday, March 6: The BNP Paribas Open Pre-qualifier is designed to provide interested men and women tennis players the opportunity to earn a spot in the BNP Paribas Open Qualifying event. The entry fee is $50 and the draw size is 64 men and 64 women. Champions will advance to the BNP Paribas Open Qualifying event March 7-9.

BNP Paribas Open Kid’s Day presented by National Junior Tennis and Learning – Saturday, March 5, Noon-3:00pm: Come out to the Indian Wells Tennis Garden with your kids for a fun day of activities on and off the court. This FREE event is open to the general public. The KPLM van will play today’s hottest country music, talk to fans and giveaway prizes. Bring your kids out for an exciting afternoon of activities including ATP World Tour and WTA player appearances.

WTA Main Draw – Monday, March 7 – 1:00 p.m.: Come assist Tournament Director Steve Simon, WTA Supervisors and WTA players in making the 2011 BNP Paribas Open women’s main draw at the Tennis Garden Village stage. The first 32 fans in line receive a complimentary can of BNP Paribas Open Penn tennis balls. Admission is free to watch the WTA Qualifying Rounds played during this session.

ATP World Tour Main Draw – Tuesday, March 8 – 1:00 p.m.: Come assist Tournament Director Steve Simon, ATP World Tour Supervisors and ATP World Tour professional players in making the 2011 BNP Paribas Open men’s main draw at the Tennis Garden Village stage. The first 32 fans in line receive a complimentary can of BNP Paribas Open Penn tennis balls. Admission is free to watch the WTA and ATP World Tour Qualifying Rounds played during this session.

Stadium Promotions – Wednesday, March 9 – Sunday, March 20: Throughout the tournament on the main stadium court, sponsors will engage fans to catch player autographed tennis balls from Penn and Tennis Warehouse; participate in text message promotions to win special offers from Bulova, Emirates and more; pucker up for the City of Indian Wells Kiss Cam, and much more. See your personal message on the main stadium video wall, choose questions for the players to answer during post match interviews and more!

Emirates Fastest Serve Challenge – Wednesday, March 9 – Sunday, March 20: See how fast your serve is at the Emirates inflatable Fastest Serve Cage, located on the East Plaza next to the Emirates Racquet Return. You could have the chance to win two round trip Business Class tickets from Los Angeles to Dubai, Thursday, March 10 – Sunday, March 20.

Emirates Racquet Return – Thursday, March 10 – Sunday, March 20: Have an old tennis racquet or one you no longer use? Donate it at the Emirates booth during the tournament for a chance to win two round trip Business Class tickets from Los Angeles to Dubai. A collection box will be located next to the Emirates Fastest Serve Cage for the duration of the tournament. All racquets will be donated to the National Junior Tennis League.

City of Indian Wells Residents Day – Thursday, March 10: Residents of Indian Wells receive complimentary tickets to a full-day of matches. For more information or to obtain tickets please visit the City of Indian Wells’ City Hall.

Charity Night – Thursday, March 10: Help benefit many local charities by purchasing evening session tickets and twenty percent of the price will be donated to The Champions Volunteer Foundation. A special ticket price of $10 is being offered this night only so everyone can afford to come. Bring your family, bring the club members, your club’s tennis leagues and have fun while supporting local charities.

Bryan Bros. Band perform on the Village Stage – Thursday, March 10, 5:30pm -7:00pm: The No. 1 doubles team in the world, Mike and Bob Bryan, take the stage as the Bryan Bros Band featuring David Baron will be performing with special guests Jim Bogios, drummer and David Vickrey, guitarist from the Counting Crows.

Corona Day – Friday, March 11: Come check out the new Corona Beach House located in the Garden Club Courtyard with expanded video wall and the Corona Plaza with additional seating and (3) screen video wall to watch (3) matches at the same time!

Tennis Village Entertainment presented by KJJZ 102.3 – Friday, March 11 – Friday, March 18, 5:00pm-7:00pm: The Tennis Village comes alive each evening with live music and entertainment presented by KJJZ, perfect for a rest between matches while enjoying a meal from our food village vendors. KJJZ 102.3 is your smooth Jazz Station. Start your weekday with THE BIG BREAKFEST “FITZ” In THE MORNING then smooth out your workday with the smoothest place on your dial KJJZ 102.3.

Bulova presents lively “Tennis Talk” with Bud Collins and Special Guests – Friday, March 11 – Friday, March 18 – 12:30 p.m.: Join Bud Collins and his guests throughout the week, on the Tennis Garden Village Stage, for lively tennis talk and the opportunity to answer Bud’s question of the day for your chance to win a Bulova watch (times and days subject to change).

Trina Turk Trunk Show – Friday, March 11 – Sunday, March 13 Friday (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.), Saturday (10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m.), Sunday (10:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.): Shop local fashion designer Trina Turk’s latest spring collections during a hosted trunk show on-site in the Garden Club Courtyard Hospitality area. Trina’s inspiration comes from the poolside and cocktail party lifestyle of the desert! Palm Springs is the home of Trina Turks first boutique.

Salute to Heroes – Friday, March 11 – 6:30 p.m.: The BNP Paribas Open will host a special pre-match ceremony recognizing veterans, military personnel, police and firemen and women. All veterans and current military, police and fire personnel receive (2) complimentary tickets for the evening session (pending availability). Show proper ID at the south gate box office.

Emirates Day – Saturday, March 12: Saturday is Emirates Day! So come and be sure to wear your Red Emirates cap to win the “Spot the Cap” promotion! If you are spotted by Emirates cabin crew you could find yourself in the middle of Center Court, with the chance to win a luxury vacation to Dubai. The prize includes enough Emirates Skywards miles to redeem two roundtrip Business Class tickets to Dubai and 5-star accommodation, courtesy of Emirates Airline and Grand Hyatt, Dubai.

BNP Paribas Tennis Ball Recycle Booth Saturday, March 12, Sunday, March 13, Saturday, March 19, Sunday, March 20 – 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m.: The first 1,000 patrons who bring six (6) used tennis balls or more to east plaza boardwalk will receive one (1) FREE can of Penn Tennis Balls. Rebounces is keeping tennis balls in play and out of the landfills, while growing the game by making affordable practice balls available to everyone

lizabeth & prince Trunk Show – Saturday, March 12 & Sunday, March 13 – 10:00 a.m. – 7:00 p.m. lizabeth & prince is a resort, lifestyle boutique in Old Town La Quinta that specializes in current but classic clothing and accessories for women. Stop by the Garden Club Courtyard Hospitality area and view the latest fashions.

Desert Fashions by FILA – Saturday, March 12 – 5:30 p.m.: Come celebrate 100 years of the Fila brand! Bring your girlfriends and enjoy the fun when Fila celebrates 100 years of fashion! Fila will debut a special Kim Clijsters tennis collection, door prizes including their new Body Toning Apparel Collection. Join Fila and local chic boutiques Trina Turk, Mares for Men and elizabeth & prince as professional ATP World Tour and WTA players join professional models down the runway player style. Ticket price includes cocktails, hors d’oeuvres, gift bag, runway seating, evening box seat ticket and chances to win door prizes. Call 800-999-1585 to order tickets or visit http://www.bnpparibasopen.com.

USTA Member Appreciation Day – Tuesday, March 15, 2:00 p.m. – 3:30 p.m.: USTA members enjoy refreshments and visit with ATP World Tour and/or WTA players. Hosted by the USTA. Valid USTA membership card is required for entry. USTA Discount Offer – A 30% discount on day session loge tickets, Wednesday, March 9 through Thursday, March 17 and evening session loge tickets, Thursday, March 9 through Friday, March 17. USTA Members must purchase tickets at the box office with a valid USTA Membership card or fax a copy of their membership card along with their order form to the box office. Limit six (6) discounted tickets per order. Please note this offer does not apply to previously purchased tickets.

KPLM Night – Wednesday, March 16: Today’s best country radio station, Big 106 KPLM’s radio show host will introduce the players on stadium court during the evening session matches.

Wheelchair Tennis Exhibition – Thursday, March 17: Be sure to watch some of the top-ranked and Paralympic wheelchair tennis players in action in an exhibition match on Stadium. See the outstanding skills of these hard-working athletes as they compete in this increasingly popular brand of tennis.

KJJZ Night – Thursday, March 17: Fitz the morning host on KJJZ 102.3 will introduce players on stadium court during the evening session matches.

BNP Paribas Open Tri-Level Championships – Friday, March 18 – Sunday, March 20: Tri-Level Championships, a doubles competition representing 14 different United States Tennis Association (USTA) Sections from around the country, will be held over the final weekend. The members of the winning section will win a FILA product package, the official sportswear company of the BNP Paribas Open.

BNP Paribas Open Senior Cup – Monday, March 21- Thursday, March 24: Join over 800 players in a Senior (50 years of age and over) and Super Senior (65 years of age and over) Team Tennis Doubles Tournament. Divisions include Senior men and women, 3.0 and under, 3.5 and under, 4.0 and under and 4.5 and under. Super Senior men and women, 3.5 and under and 4.0 and under. The event will be played at 11 different country clubs and resorts in the Coachella Valley with the finals being played at the Indian Wells Tennis Garden Thursday, March 24. For more information visit http://www.bnpparibasopen.com.

Player Autograph Signings: Check the daily draw sheet on-site or in The Desert Sun newspaper, March 9-20 for a daily listing of player autograph signings on-side and at the Tennis Warehouse Shop.

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