FAMILY CIRCLE CUP TO WELCOME 1,000,000th FAN IN CHARLESTON DURING 40TH YEAR CELEBRATION

Written by: Staff on 12th March 2012

FAMILY CIRCLE CUP TO WELCOME 1,000,000th FAN IN CHARLESTON DURING 40TH YEAR CELEBRATION |

Charleston, S.C. (March 12, 2012) – The Family Circle Cup is poised to welcome their 1,000,000 fan in Charleston, S.C. during its 2012 event, and the tournament has assembled an extensive list of prizes totaling over $5,000 in retail value for reward this lucky ticket patron. Marking the tournament’s 40th year, the Family Circle Cup will be held March 31 – April 8, 2012 at the Family Circle Tennis Center in the Best Tennis Town in America, Charleston, S.C.

“We have to thank the fans for making our move to Charleston such a success over the past 11 years,” said Eleanor Adams, Family Circle Cup Tournament Manager. “We couldn’t be happier to welcome our 1,000,000th ticket patron through our gates on Daniel Island, and we’re thrilled it’s going to happen during our 40th year celebration.”

Prizing:

Premier Ticket Package

(4) Box Seats (Mon., April 2)

(2) Bauer International Box Holder Appreciation Reception invitations (Mon., April 2, 6:00-7:30pm)

Cocktail gathering/meet & greet featuring conversation, photos, and mingling with star players

Daniel Island Club, Main Ballroom,

600 Island Park Drive, Daniel Island, Charleston, SC 29492

(2) Terrace Level tickets to the remainder of the 2012 tournament (Tue., April 3 – Sun., April 8)

(1) Valet Parking Pass for the remainder of the 2012 tournament (Tue., April 3 – Sun., April 8)

Coin Toss

Family Circle Stadium court prior to fourth match (Mon., April 2)

Winner will flip a coin to decide the server of the match, then pose for a photo w/ players on-court.

Cup Cash

$250 valid at any food vendor or concession stands (Mon., April 2 – Sun., April 8)

Shopping Spree

$250 to spend on any items in the Family Circle Cup Merchandise Tent

Autographed Memorabilia

Various items signed by the Top 8 Seeds of the 2012 Family Circle Cup

Tennis Lessons

1 month of world class tennis instruction with Instinctive Tennis Academy professionals

Behind-the-Scenes Tour and Lunch

Winner & guest get special access to Clubhouse, including lunch in the Family Circle Cup Player Lounge

Considering historical attendance figures at the Family Circle Tennis Center displayed in the chart below, it is plausible that with strong attendance throughout Family Weekend, March 31 – April 1, the 1,000,000th fan in Charleston may enter the facility as early as Sunday, April 1.

Charleston Attendance Summary:

*Note: 1,000,000th Fan in Charleston does not include attendance prior to the event’s relocation to Daniel Island.

2011 2010 2009 2008 2007 2006 2005 2004 2003 2002 2001

Sat. Day 5,102 5,226 5,243 3,766 4,917 4,985 5,083 5,060 5,045 5,013 5,000

Sun. Day 5,382 5,135 4,928 4,925 4,910 5,174 5,123 4,508 6,436 5,528 4,682

Mon. Day 5,430 5,276 4,506 4,543 4,532 5,285 5,592 6,732 6,372 6,042 5,978

Tue. Day 6,110 6,120 5,834 6,005 6,876 6,845 6,689 6,570 6,668 6,672 5,532

Night 5,102 6,372 6,174 7,522 7,294 6,742 6,467 7,011 Rain 5,707 5,305

Wed. Day 7,952 7,506 7,523 7,712 7,293 7,468 7,294 7,641 6,956 6,857 6,338

Night 6,542 7,251 7,592 7,587 7,585 7,015 7,423 5,935 Rain 6,189 5,655

Thur. Day 7,611 7,511 7,506 7,712 7,708 7,524 6,963 7,102 7,043 7,040 6,873

Night 6,421 4,932 4,903 5,248 7,673 7,270 7,267 7,417 7,501 7,033 5,428

Friday Day 7,697 7,692 8,251 9,336 8,337 8,463 8,379 7,826 8,055 7,926 6,573

Night 7,563 8,722 8,762 8,163 8,754 8,627 8,904 8,774 9,237 7,829 6,029

Sat. Day 8,417 8,005 8,313 9,311 9,194 8,908 8,991 8,577 9,151 8,537 8,222

Night 6,748 8,409 N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A N/A

Sunday Day 8,164 7,610 8,251 8,607 6,826 8,069 8,175 8,257 8,925 9,022 9,010

94,241 95,767 87,786 90,437 91,899 92,375 92,350 91,410 81,389 89,395 80,625

Current Charleston Total: 987,674

Fans Needed to Reach 1 Million: 12,326

The Family Circle Cup scans patron tickets as they enter the facility, and will utilize real-time electronic tracking/counting ensure the proper identification of the 1,000,000 ticket holder. Credentialed guests, as well as ticket patrons who exit and re-enter the facility will not be counted.