Aruba to Serve Up Three Days of Sun-Filled Fun with 2006 International Beach Tennis Open

Aruba will host the sixth annual International Aruba Beach Tennis Open scheduled for November 3 to 5. For three days, over 350 tennis lovers are expected to hit the powdery beaches of Aruba at Moomba Beach and enjoy live music, barbeques, dances shows and more and they will get the chance to swing their racquets and vie for over $1,500 in prizes.

Beach and tennis aficionados of all ages and levels are welcome to participate in the tournament as the categories include doubles fun, advanced, pro and masters.

Participants play on a volleyball-sized stretch of beach with two players on each side using regular tennis rackets and softer tennis balls. Beach tennis follows the same scorekeeping rules as tennis in that players must keep the ball in play by volleying directly to the other side, however the ball cannot bounce on the sand.

“We are thrilled to host the International Beach Tennis Open for the sixth consecutive year and look forward to continue promoting this exciting up-and-coming sport that was born on Aruba’s beaches” said Managing Director for the Aruba Tourism Authority, Myrna Jansen.