Parade of Racquets at Billie Jean King Cup 2022 by BNP Paribas

With the Billie Jean King Cup (formally known as Fed Cup) returning to Asheville for a third time, the USTA  is looking to infuse the local community like never before. We’re asking artists, school groups, and teams  to create racquet artwork with the spirit of Asheville and tennis for the 2022 Billie Jean King Cup. The  racquet artwork will serve as an iconic visual to commemorate the return of Team USA to Asheville, NC 

The racquets will be displayed as a “Parade of Racquets” at the Harrah‘s Cherokee Center and in other  facilities throughout the community in the 45 days prior to the event. The artwork will be auctioned  off onsite at the event in April, with proceeds benefiting the Ashville Tennis Association’s youth  outreach programs.  

The Harrah’s Cherokee Center will provide the 2′ x 4′ wooden racquets to be decorated with the spirit of  Asheville and Tennis at no cost, on a first come, first served basis while supplies last. Approximately 60  racquets will be available via pre-registration here: https://paradeofracquets-bjkc2022.eventbrite.com—  while supplies last. Pick up information will be emailed directly to registrants. All decorated racquets  must be returned to the venue no later than Tuesday, March 1, 2022 for display.