The terrace of the clubhouse of the Tennis Club of Caserta hosted the press conference to present the XXXV edition of the “Women’s International Tennis City of Caserta – Cogepa Trophy” which will take place from 2nd to 9th June, with prize money of 60,000.00 dollars .
The press conference was attended by the president of the club Massimo Rossi, the CEO of Cogepa Massimo Mazzocchini, the regional president of the tennis federation Virginia Di Caterino, the provincial delegate of Coni of Caserta Michele De Simone, the sports councilor of the Municipality of Caserta Gerardina Martino delegated by the Mayor and the deputy mayor of the capital Emiliano Casale. Also present were the deputy Gianpiero Zinzi, the Caserta councilor Enzo Battarra and the city councilors Fabio Schiavo and Giovanni Lombardi. Other sports champions also participated such as the former NBA basketball player Enzo Esposito, the coach Massimo Morales and the former Napoli youth sector athletic trainer Umberto Ruggiero.
“The tournament is one of the most anticipated and loved events in the city – declared councilor Gerardina Martino – It increases its appeal every year and we can define it as a flagship of the city. Heartfelt thanks to the enormous work of this club, which has a positive impact on the city.” The vice mayor of Caserta Emiliano Casale added. “I want to underline the emotion of being here with the club, the working group has been bringing us for 35 years ahead a wonderful structure that culminates during the year with this international event. It becomes Caserta’s chance to make itself known throughout the world through sport.”
Massimo Mazzocchini of Cogepa explained: “We are still close to this event because it is simply an honor. We employ 150 people as a local company and therefore our connection with the city is very strong and we will continue to give our support as long as we can.” “Like every year I bet on the following year regarding the presence of the club in via Laviano. I don’t know if this bet will be a winner for next year too, bets are accepted. The club will certainly be ready to host a new exciting edition” part of the speech by the provincial delegate of CONI Michele De Simone.
The regional president of the Federtennis Virginia Di Caterino declared. “I have been following this event as FITP regional president for six years now, I wish the new president Massimo Rossi a lot of luck and good work and I thank Fabio Provitera, past president, for everything he has done in previous editions. We have an excellent organization and for this we are proud of Caserta.”
The president of the Club Massimo Rossi concluded the speeches by declaring: “We are proud of what we have managed to build, because the kids born in this club are now part of the best organizations in the world. This is the result of the heart put into play in the previous editions of tournament. We must be there for the next 50 years and this concern of mine must be resolved, it is not my concern, but that of the founders who gave life to the club 65 years ago, of the sponsors who help us, of the members and of all those. which help us spread sport and society together, I hope it can continue for the next 50 years.”
Those attending the press conference received a gift of products from Barilla and the Jemma Tor Lupara dairy. During the meeting, the information brochure of the tournament which has been organized by the Caserta Tennis Club since 1982 was presented; the committee that promotes it is chaired by Massimo Rossi and composed of Mario Basile, Pasquale Corvino, Patrizia Manzella Guglielmo Masiello, Gianpaolo Papiro, Mario Pavone, Pasquale Pilla, Fabio Provitera, Rosario Scala and Aurelio Scotti, director of the tournament is Giuseppe Mancini, Gianpaolo Papiro is the organizational manager and Aurelio Scotti is the financial manager.
The ITF supervisor at the tournament will be Guido Pezzella, he will coordinate the ITF Chief of Officials Fabio Buccolini, the ITF Chair Umpire Lidia Avena, Gennaro De Carmine and Alfonso Fratta. Race directors will be Antonio Bertamino, Domenico Bove, Benito Mario Tricarico. The group coordinated by Marco Matera and composed of Luigi Ancona, Nello Di Fratta, Stefano Letizia, Roberta Matera, Maurizio Magliocca, Alessandro and Federico Vitrone will provide assistance to the players and their travel with the cars provided by the Lexus Naples dealership. . Health care will be guaranteed by doctors Maura Aveta, Rosa Braggion, Pasquale Corvino, Roberto Goglia, Valeria Sirico and Elvira, while rehabilitation assistance will be provided by physiotherapists Luca De Lucia, Martina Gionti, Michela Lauritano and Ilaria Ribattizzato. Carmine and Giovanni Sparaco will provide assistance at the camps.
