The Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women’s Open takes many hours of work and service to be so successful! It is no easy task, but thanks to the hundreds of volunteers and interns who join the team each year, it continues to grow as one of the world’s premier tennis events! Once again the Women’s Premier level of tennis occurs just before the Men's Masters and promises to be another great year of tennis. The hours of volunteer service are not only helping the tournament, but also help raise money for charity - Cincinnati Children’s Hospital Medical Center and The Charles M. Barrett Cancer Center at University Hospital. Below is information on Volunteering, Becoming a Ballperson and Intern Opportunities.

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Western & Southern Financial Group Masters & Women’s Open! The information below outlines all information as it relates to volunteering and the online registration process. Please also remember to refer a friend to volunteer...the tournament could use more ambassadors like yourself to be a part of our team.

Volunteer Requirements
Being a volunteer requires hard work, dedication, and commitment. As a volunteer you will be required to:

• Work a minimum of five shifts over the two weeks.
• Report to your assigned shift at least 15 minutes prior to your shift start time.
• Agree to the volunteer waiver.
• Be available for training and uniform pick-up at the Volunteer Party to be held at the tournament site, July 31, 2010, from 9:00am-Noon or make arrangements with your chairperson to pick up your information packet and uniform prior to your first shift.
• Follow all rules and guidelines set forth by the tournament. 
• Be a goodwill ambassador for the tournament while on and off duty.

 

Volunteer Benefits
Volunteering has benefits! Not only will you get the personal pride and excitement of being involved with the tournament, you also will receive the following benefits:

Qualifier Level – Work 5 shifts you receive:

• One tournament volunteer collared shirt by adidas.
• One tournament volunteer hat by adidas.
• Exclusive souvenir volunteer pin.
• Two tickets to Women’s Qualifier session, Saturday, August 7.
• Access to the Volunteer lounge area which includes complimentary light snacks and refreshments.
• Access to Volunteer Dining at discounted rates.
• Complimentary volunteer parking in a dedicated area.
• Volunteer picture credential
• Discount in the merchandise tent during the volunteer sale held on the W&SFG Masters Final Sunday, August 22 (up to 50% off - you must be in uniform with your credential).
• On court recognition (date to be determined) for volunteers reaching their 20th, 25th, and 30th year anniversary date in 2010.

Main Draw Level - Work 6-9 shifts and receive all benefits in the Qualifier Level plus:

• A second tournament volunteer collared shirt by adidas.
• Two tickets to Women’s Main Draw, Monday night session, August 9. Tickets may be picked up at the Volunteer Office during the tournament.

Finalist Level - Work 10 or more shifts and receive all benefits in the Qualifier Level plus:

• A second tournament volunteer collared shirt by adidas.
• Two tickets to one of the following sessions:
• Women’s Main Draw, Monday night session, August 9.
• Women’s Main Draw, Friday night session, August 13.
• Men’s Main Draw, Wednesday night session, August 18.
• Tickets may be picked up at the Volunteer Office during the tournament. 

Volunteer Opportunities
There are 35 committees that make up the volunteer system. Click here to see a list of all available volunteer positions for the 2010 tournament and a description of each.

Click Here to register to be a Volunteer for 2009!

If you have any trouble with your online application, please contact Mary Conner, Volunteer Coordinator, at 513-665-3822 or mconner@cincytennis.com.

 

2010 Volunteer Opportunities
If you are not able to volunteer in 2009 but would like to be considered for 2010, please Click Here to keep your name on the list.

Ballpersons Requirements
Requirements: To be a ballperson, you must meet the following requirements:

• You must be 12 years of age by August 1, 2009.
• Tryouts/training will take place Saturday, June 6 and Sunday, June 7, 8:00am-10:30am at the tournament site. In the event of rain, tryouts will be moved to The Queen City Racquet Club located at 11275 Chester Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45246. Both tryout dates are mandatory for first-and second-year ballpersons.
• You must work at least ten shifts to meet your tournament minimum requirement. First-year ballkids should sign up for day shifts only, August 8-12 and August 15-19. Many day matches run into the early evening hours. Returning ballkids who sign up for evening shifts must stay until matches are completed (can be as late as midnight) and be able to wait out rain delays (no exceptions).
• A $100 check is required by tryouts, which includes the cost of ballpersons shoes and a $60 deposit to be refunded after fulfilling the shift commitment and completion of the tournament.
• Agree to the ballperson waiver.
• Ballpersons must possess speed and agility, have good eye and hand coordination as well as a strong understanding of tennis rules and etiquette.

Benefits
Ballpersons receive the same benefits as volunteers listed above. Instead of the volunteer uniform, ballpersons will receive:

• A special ballpersons uniform provided by adidas (hat, shirts & shorts).

The tournament appreciates your hard work and commitment to the tournament. This event could not run without you. So whether this is your 20th year or your first, the tournament looks forward to having you be a member of the team.

 

Click Here to Register to be a Ballperson for 2009! Please choose Ballperson as your first priority of committee on the application.

If you have any trouble with your online application, please contact Mary Conner, Volunteer Coordinator, at 513-665-3822 or mconner@cincytennis.com.

2010 Ballperson Opportunities
If you are not able to volunteer in 2009 but would like to be considered for 2010, please Click Here to keep your name on the list.

 The Western & Southern Financial Group Masters and Women’s Open each year makes use of college interns to assist us in the operation of one of the world’s premier tennis event. Many opportunities are available to students coming from a variety of scholastic backgrounds. The tournament posts different positions with different commitment levels (1 week up to 3 months) through out the year.  Please continue to check this web site for a listing of our current internship opportunities.

Click here to apply  and review our current requirements & opportunities for a 2010 Summer Internship.