Former three-time Grand Slam Champion and Israel Tennis and Education Centers (ITEC) alumnus Andy Ram will be on hand for the second annual Academy Weekend at the Delray Open. (ITEC/Courtesy)
The Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation will host its second annual Academy Weekend beginning Thursday, Feb. 20 through Saturday, Feb. 22 on the grounds of the Delray Beach Open in Delray Beach.
The annual event’s co-chairpersons are Richard and Barbara Rothschild and Patrick Davidson, of Palm Beach. Players include former three-time Grand Slam Champion and Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation alumnus Andy Ram and local legend Aaron Krickstein, as well as seven former top-ranked ITEC alumni.
“We are absolutely thrilled to continue with what we started last year here at the Delray Beach Open,” said Yoni Yair, vice president of development of the Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation. “As a proud alumnus of the ITEC, I can speak firsthand to the importance of this program. It was through this remarkable organization that I was exposed to, and learned from, being in an environment of inclusiveness, unity, respect, diversity and caring.”
Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation is dedicated to empowering children through sport and education to foster lasting peace in one of the most turbulent areas in the world. Its goal is to teach children of all backgrounds how to live successful lives.
The Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation was founded in 1976 and has grown and evolved into one of the largest social service agencies for children in Israel.
The Academy Weekend festivities include an opening dinner with Legend players; round-robin and Pro-Am with world-class pros and ITEC alumni; VIP box seats for the ATP Singles quarter and semifinals along with an exclusive dinner reception at a private home in Palm Beach County.
Proceeds from the Pro-Am will benefit scholarships for children to achieve their academic and athletic potential at the 14 Israel Tennis & Education Centers Foundation located across Israel.
Visit itecenters.org or contact Yair at 954-480-6333 or yyair@itecenter.wpengine.com.