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The prestigious terrace of the club house of the Tennis Club of Caserta was the setting for the press conference to present the XXXV edition of the “Women’s International Tennis City of Caserta – Cogepa Trophy”, scheduled from 2 to 9 June, with a prize pool of $60,000.00.
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At the speakers’ table, 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 councilor for sports of the Municipality of Caserta, Gerardina Martino, representative of the Mayor, and the deputy mayor of the capital, Emiliano Casale.
Among those present, the Honorable Gianpiero Zinzi, the Councilor for Culture Enzo Battarra and the city councilors Fabio Schiavo and Giovanni Lombardi.
To enrich the event, important figures from the world of sport such as the former NBA basketball player Enzo Esposito, the coach Massimo Morales and the former athletic trainer of the Napoli youth sector, Umberto Ruggiero.
“The tournament is one of the most anticipated and loved events in the city. – declared councilor Gerardina Martino – its appeal increases 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 deputy mayor of Caserta Emiliano Casale added. “I want to underline the emotion of being here with the club, the working group has been carrying out a wonderful structure for 35 years which culminates during the year with this international event. It becomes the chance for Caserta 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 is a winner for next year too, bets are accepted. The club will certainly be ready to host a new exciting edition” is part of the speech of 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 previous editions of the 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 who help us to 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.
Title sponsor of the tournament is Cogepa.
Main sponsor: Lexus Napoli and Centro Morrone. Platinum sponsors: Scientific Medical Company, Magistra Group, Iatropolis, Morsi & Rimorsi, Progest and La Pinetina Castelvolturno Rehabilitation Center.
Gold sponsor: Marican, Vegaluxury, Ala, Barilla, Alois, PTU Services, F.lli De Lucia snc, Voiello, Russo Center, Social Energy, Office Development, Publiservizi, RICO Costruzioni, Studio Gaetano Riccardelli, Grand Hotel Vanvitelli, Royal Caserta, Novotel.
Silver sponsors: Powerflex, SRI, MPS, Gyrotonic, Park San Carlo, dalKem, Negi, Assopaf, Ortotek
Technical sponsors: Vera, Dunlop, Lupara, Sea 2.0, Balance, Crionet, Medi@service, felix.net,
Brignola Pharmacy, Tamburro, Angelino, Fairness, Sporting Shop, Della Rocca Experience, Padel Tennis Academy. Partners: Fisioray, Icona, Frigo Caserta, Officina Immobiliare, Iperbimbo, AGM. Close to the organizers San Leucio Silk, Amici della Reggia, Panathlon Caserta and Movimento L’Aura. The tournament is sponsored by the Province of Caserta, the City of Caserta, the Chamber of Commerce, Coni, FITP, ITF World Tennis Tour, Tennis Europe.
The results and news of the tournament will be published on the official tournament website www.tccaserta.i, on the “Tennis Club Caserta” Facebook and Instagram pages.
The press conference was broadcast live by Radio Caserta TV on the website www.radiocasertatv.it on the Facebook page and on the YouTube channel.
