New Haven Register (New Haven, CT)
WEEKLONG EVENTS
THE CONNECTICUT OPEN HAS AN APP FOR THAT
The Connecticut Open app is your one-stop shop for all things about the tournament including draws, scores & schedules. Fans on site can also have select menu items delivered directly to their seats, share their favorite moments in the Fan Stream and earn points that can be redeemed daily for tournament and tech merchandise. The app will be available at the Apple App Store, Google play for Android users or at www.tennis.one.
Food, family fun, entertainment all week long – a festivallike atmosphere around the grounds including live music nightly.
Food Trucks (list subject to change)
* The Stand
* Munchies
* CraftBird & Co.
* Caseus Cheese Truck
* Crepe Choupette
* Lenny & Joe’s
* Spuds Your Way
* Maui Wowi
* Naples Pizza
* Ben & Jerry’s
CHAMPIONS GRILL PRESENTED BY KEYBANK — OPEN TO THE PUBLIC FOR LUNCH & DINNNER
All are welcome to dine in the Champions Grill, an air conditioned restaurant overlooking Stadium Court! Here you can enjoy our most popular bites, signature libations at the Singleton Bar or Buckets of Bubbles from Mionetto, while watching world class women’s tennis.
AETNA FITZONE
Come visit the newly renovated Aetna FitZone to burn off some steam between matches. Aetna hosts a variety of activities all week including inflatables (basketball, football, an obstacle course and bouncy house), giant Connect 4, giant Jenga and an arts & crafts station. Tournament partner SportMaster (along with R.S. Site and Sports) refreshed the area, which features a show court for various clinics and Wilson Demo Days during the week and two pickleball courts.
AVANGRID POWER ZONE
AVANGRID Power Zone is a fun, comfortable and interactive space where guests at the Connecticut Open can come and recharge their devices and body. Early visitors to the Power Zone may even be in for a free surprise. AVANGRID is the parent company of CT based United Illuminating, Southern Connecticut Gas and Connecticut Natural Gas Company.
IMG ACADEMY TENNIC CLINICS
Inspired by the WTA pros to improve your own tennis game? Join one of the daily tennis clinics taught by IMG Academy throughout the week, many of which led by Hall of Fame coach Nick Bollettieri.
SHOPRITE PARTNERS IN CARING FOOD DRIVE
Help the Connecticut Open and tournament sponsor ShopRite fight hunger by donating non-perishable food items at the main entrance. All donations go to the Connecticut Food Bank.