Tamba Bay, FL - Beach Tennis comes to Siesta Key

On the white sands of Siesta Key Beach, June 5, 2010, more than 100 pro and amateur athletes participated in the U.S. International Federation of Beach Tennis Tournament 2010 Open Event where a portion of the proceeds benefitted the Foundation Fighting Blindness. Click here to read the Sarasota Herald Tribune’s article about the tournament.

Winston Owen, the organizer of the event is the father of 12-year-old Nico, who was diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa. Winston has taken his energy, love of tennis and desire to save his son’s vision and combined the trio to bring awareness not only of this new sport of Beach Tennis, but to raise the critical dollars needed for the Foundation Fighting Blindness to further fund research that could save his young son’s vision. Read Nico's story here.

Another tournament is being planned for August 2010 if you would like to participate, become a sponsor or volunteer you may e-mail Winston Owen at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it . To learn more about beach tennis visit the Website at www.mybeachtennis.net.