July 24 - 27, 2025
Use special code at checkout: TennisEarlyBird and receive 15% off registration.
Offer expires July 7th, 2025!
Offer expires July 7th, 2025!
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A Perfect Match: Tennis and Wine — Join Linfield University for the inaugural Sip and Slice, an immersive four-day adult camp blending world-class tennis instruction with professional wine education — all set against the stunning backdrop of Oregon wine country.
Hosted at the Wildcat Tennis Center and led by Linfield University head coaches and staff, the program includes 12 hours of on-court instruction and meals featuring regional food and wine. Registrants will also enjoy exclusive winemaker dinners. Between drills and match play, expand your wine knowledge through two guided education sessions led by Maria Ponzi, director of The Center for Wine Education, and expert wine instructors. |
Hosted at the Wildcat Tennis Center and led by Linfield University head coaches and staff, the program includes 12 hours of on-court instruction and meals featuring regional food and wine. Registrants will also enjoy exclusive winemaker dinners. Between drills and match play, expand your wine knowledge through two guided education sessions led by Maria Ponzi, director of The Center for Wine Education, and expert wine instructors.
Your experience begins Thursday, July 24 with a three-hour tennis clinic followed by a welcome mixer at Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, Linfield's wine tasting room in historic downtown McMinnville. The following two days will be filled with advanced tennis instruction, wine education and wine dinners. This incredible event will wind up with a Sunday round-robin tennis match, where our experienced coaches will be courtside for strategy and shot-making assistance!
Don’t miss this unique and exciting opportunity to spend four days with other players to gather and develop your tennis and wine knowledge.
Areas of focus might include:
Your experience begins Thursday, July 24 with a three-hour tennis clinic followed by a welcome mixer at Acorn to Oak Wine Experience, Linfield's wine tasting room in historic downtown McMinnville. The following two days will be filled with advanced tennis instruction, wine education and wine dinners. This incredible event will wind up with a Sunday round-robin tennis match, where our experienced coaches will be courtside for strategy and shot-making assistance!
Don’t miss this unique and exciting opportunity to spend four days with other players to gather and develop your tennis and wine knowledge.
Areas of focus might include:
- Doubles movement and strategy drills
- Serve and volley breakdown
- Vision and court awareness
- What makes the Willamette Valley a world-class wine region
- How to taste wine like a pro and other sommelier secrets
Experience Details
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Dates: July 24-27, 2025
Cost: $1,850 per player Includes:
Don't miss this opportunity to elevate your tennis game and expand your wine expertise in beautiful Oregon wine country! Use the code = TennisEarlyBird at registration and receive 15% off. This offer expires June 30, 2025. |
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Tentative Agenda
July 24th
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12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m. 6:30 p.m. |
Player Registration and Check-In
Tennis Drills and Coaching Player Social at Acorn to Oak |
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July 25th
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7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
Breakfast - Linfield Dining Hall
Tennis Drills and Coaching Lunch - Linfield Dining Hall Wine Education with Maria Tennis Mixer (Optional) Dinner in the Oaks by Sodexo Catering Services |
July 26th
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7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. 3:30 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
Breakfast - Linfield Dining Hall
Tennis Drills and Coaching Lunch - Linfield Dining Hall Wine Education with Maria Tennis Mixer (optional) Dinner at The Bindery by Cypress |
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July 27th
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7:30 a.m.
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 1:00 p.m. |
Breakfast - Linfield Dining Hall
Tennis Round Robin Event Lunch - Linfield Dining Hall Farewell |
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Staff
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Phil Whitehead
Women's Tennis Head Coach |
Todd Mansfield
Men's Tennis Head Coach |
Maria Ponzi
Director, Center for Wine Education |
Linfield University | 900 SE Baker St, McMinnville, OR 97128
