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Register here to Volunteer.

 

How to become a Volunteer

Thank you for your interest in volunteering for the Western & Southern Open! Volunteers are a vital part of our tournament.   

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 27, 2013, 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.

 

 

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 5-6 shifts you receive:

  • Two tournament volunteer collared shirts and one hat by adidas.
  • Exclusive souvenir volunteer pin.
  • Two tickets to Qualifier session, Saturday, August 10.
  • Access to the Volunteer lounge area which includes complimentary light snacks and refreshments.
  • The right to purchase discounted meal allowance cards.
  • Complimentary volunteer parking in a dedicated area.
  • Volunteer picture credential
  • Discount in the merchandise tent during the volunteer sale held on Finals Sunday, August 18 (up to 50% off - you must be in uniform with your credential). Time TBD.
  • Opportunity to pre-order plants from the plant sale.
  • On court recognition (date to be determined) for volunteers reaching their 20th, 25th, and 30th year anniversary.

Main Draw Level - Work 7 or more shifts and receive all benefits in the Qualifier Level plus:

  • Two tickets to the evening session (Session 5) on Monday, August 12, 2013 

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

  • Volunteer exclusive tournament logo large umbrella (available in volunteer office after 8th shift)
  • A free $10 meal allowance card

 



Volunteer Opportunities 

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

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

 

 
 
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2012 W&S Open By the Numbers

  • 63.5 live domestic broadcast hours on three network partners -- CBS, ESPN2, Tennis Channel
  • More than 60 million viewers in 160 countries worldwide
  • A tournament record 175,963 attendance over 9 days (16 sessions)
  • 10 of 16 sessions recorded as sell outs
  • $23 million venue expansion
  • 20 bands playing throughout the week
  • 14 of Cincinnati's best restaurants
  • $8.7 million donated to charity in the past years