Upcoming Events & Activities
The Xperience Tennis Invitational
Special Olympics Virginia
From Sunday, January 7, 2024 to Tuesday, January 9, 2024 January 7, 2024 January 9, 2024 Boar's Head Resort
Xperience is Special Olympics tennis at its best. This two-day tennis extravaganza takes place this January at the Sports Club at Boar's Head Resort, one of the country’s finest tennis venues and a fitting location for the best Special Olympics tennis athletes in the nation. Mix in world-class volunteers from UVA athletics programs and the Charlottesville community, and you’ve got an ace of an event!
The Xperience, one of Special Olympic Virginia’s state-level competitions, began in 2008 at Boar’s Head Resort.
Volunteers Are Needed
All are invited to volunteer. Use the links and information below to sign up for volunteer spots:
CHAIR UMPIRE
Chair umpires help set the pace for matches. They call lines as they see them, though each court should have two line judges to call alley lines. A training session is required as we want you to be as prepared as possible to ensure a smooth match. Tennis experience is required. Sign up: Volunteer Chair Umpire
LINE JUDGE
Line judges call the alley lines for all matches. Serves will be called by the chair umpire. No experience required. Sign up: Volunteer Line Judge
BALL PERSON
A Ball person assists the flow of the game by retrieving the balls after the play and directing them to the server prior to the serve. All skill levels are welcome - no throwing skills required. Sign up: Volunteer Ball Person