Volunteer Information

 

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How to become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Western & Southern Open!

Volunteer registration for 2012 is not 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.
  • Report to your assigned shift at least 15 minutes prior to your shift start time.
  • Be available for training and uniform pick-up at the Volunteer Party to be held at the tournament site, July 30, 2011, from 9:00am-1pm 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.
    Tunnel Marshall

 

 

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 and hat by adidas.
  • Exclusive souvenir volunteer pin.
  • Two tickets to Qualifier session, Saturday, August 13.
  • Access to the Volunteer lounge area which includes complimentary light snacks and refreshments.
  • Access to purchase scrip money for use in the Food Court.
  • Complimentary volunteer parking in a dedicated area.
  • Volunteer picture credential
  • Discount in the merchandise tent during the volunteer sale held on Finals Sunday, August 21 (up to 50% off - you must be in uniform with your credential). Time TBD.
  • On court recognition (date to be determined) for volunteers reaching their 20th, 25th, and 30th year anniversary.

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

  • A second tournament volunteer collared shirt by adidas.

Finalist Level - Work 8 or more shifts and receive all benefits above plus:

  • A tournament logo long sleeve shirt (to be picked up in the volunteer office upon completion of the 8th shift.
  • Two tickets to the Opening Night main-draw matches on August 15, 2011.

 

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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 2011 tournament and a description of each.

 

Volunteer registration is open. Click the link at the top of the page.

Questions? Please contact Mary Conner, Volunteer Coordinator, at 513-665-3822 or mconner@cincytennis.com.

 

2012 Volunteer Opportunities

If you are not able to volunteer in 2011 but would like to be considered for 2012, CLICK HERE.

 

 

 

 
 
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TV Schedule

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The 2012 TV schedule has not yet been announced.
 
The 2011 television schedule for the Western & Southern Open boasted over 60 hours of original domestic programming from our three broadcast partners.
 
Total 2011 TV audiences were the largest ever:
 
Domestic: 8.65 million viewers
International: 50.3 million viewers
TOTAL: 58.9 million viewers
 
 
 
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