Want to be a Ball Runner?

Professional men’s tennis is coming to Honolulu! The U.S. Davis Cup Team will face Uzbekistan in the Davis Cup by Rakuten 2020 Qualifier taking place at the Neil S. Blaisdell Center on March 6-7. If you are a tennis fan and looking for a unique opportunity to volunteer behind the scenes at this incredible event, we may have an opening for you on our Davis Cup Ballperson Team!

To receive consideration you must be available on both match days Friday, March 6 and Saturday, March 7.  Matches are scheduled to start at 5:00 pm on Friday (2 singles matches), 1:00 pm on Saturday (2 singles matches and 1 doubles match).

All interested ballpersons are required to participate in a tryout on February 5  or February 9, 2020. Experience is a plus but not mandatory.  We welcome teens ages 13 to 18.

The 18 individuals selected should be prepared to participate in periodic practice sessions prior to the match days (schedule TBD). All ballpersons must complete a Davis Cup Honolulu Ballperson Application, which will be made available upon selection to the Ballperson Team.

All ballpersons will receive a uniform consisting of a shirt, shorts, shoes and socks.  Food and beverages will be provided on the match days.

Tryout Dates:

  • February 5, 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm at McKinley High School Tennis Courts

  • February 9, 4:30pm - 6:00 pm at Ala Puumalu Community Park Tennis Courts

If you are interested in trying out, please email your name, date of birth, and the tryout date you will be attending to dreith@hawaii.usta.com.

Christine Nip