S.A.M. SLAM-Serving Up For A Cure

1st Annual S.A.M. SLAM
Co-ed Tennis Tournament
“Serving Up For A Cure”
History:
Please join us on July 11-12, 2009 to celebrate the life of Stephanie Ann Marshik and her love of tennis. Stephanie picked up a racket at a very young age, learning to play tennis with Little Falls Community Services Program and her neighborhood friends. She attended Gustavus Adolphus Tennis and Life Camps in the summer as well as playing for the Jack Bowe Tennis Academy. When she was in 8th grade Stephanie earned a spot and began her dream of playing for the Little Falls Flyer’s High School Girls Varsity Tennis Team. After High School, Stephanie continued to play college tennis as a Concordia Cobber. Stephanie touched the lives of many people through tennis. She had a competitive spirit that really came to life on the tennis courts. She was also a coach and mentor to many kids and adults that played and loved the game.

The Cause:
Stephanie was diagnosed with breast cancer at 29 years old. She fought a hard battle and will always be remembered for her strength, integrity and heart. Stephanie passed away on September 12th, 2008 and is truly missed. This tournament is a way for all of us to pay tribute to an incredible person who touched so many of us and loved the sport of tennis.

Funds Raised:
The funds that are raised through participants and donations will be set up in a Foundation in Stephanie’s name. The funds will be donated back in a number of different areas. Little Falls Community Services Youth Tennis Program, Breast Cancer Research, LF Relay for Life, a memorial at Maple Island Park and a Scholarship to a High School Student with a strong interest in Tennis. The donations will be made depending upon the funds raised in the event.

The Tournament:
The tournament will begin at 8:30 a.m. on Saturday, July 11 and we will be utilizing all the courts in Little Falls, so please be prepared with transportation. Your team will need to report to the Middle School Courts to register, registration will begin at 7:30 a.m. July 11. Everyone will be playing at least 2 matches.

The cost per team is $40.00; this includes your registration fee, breakfast, lunch and your 1st Annual S.A.M. SLAM t-shirt.

There will be 2 divisions; please sign up according to your level of play. Teams must be 1 male and 1 female. (If you are unable to find a co-ed partner, we will accommodate teams with 2 males or 2 females). You must be at least 18 to play.

Each team must supply 1 can of tennis balls for the tournament.

Fruit and water will be provided all day to participants and volunteers. Lunch is included in the registration fee and will be served from 11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m. at the Middle School Courts.

**In case of rain, we will reschedule the tournament for August 15th-16th, 2009. Everything will remain the same; if you pay and are unable to make the alternate date you may request a refund or donate the registration fee.

There will also be information about the tournament on the Remembering Stephanie website: https://stephaniemarshik.ning.com/. If you have any questions about the tournament please email them to Karla Bjorge-Carr at SAMSLAM1991@yahoo.com Please email or mail the registration by June 25, 2009 to:

Karla Bjorge-Carr
34501 640th Ave
Wadena, MN 56482
218-631-1510

OR mail or drop in person to:

DeAnna Gehant
11605 Bay View Road
Little Falls, MN 56345
320-632-2914

Registration forms are available online at the Remembering Stephanie website or Little Falls Community Services. You may also email SAMSLAM1991@yahoo.com for a registration form to be emailed to you.