Share Your Talents

The Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic simply would not be possible without the dedication of its volunteers. From our Board of Directors and Tournament Planning Committee to the food tent crew, logistics team, tournament director, social media coordinators, photographers, silent auction helpers, and so many more—nearly everyone connected to the tournament serves in a volunteer role. Over the past five years, more than 1,000 individuals have generously shared their time and talents to support this cause, and we are deeply thankful for each and every one of them.

We are also profoundly grateful to an extraordinarily generous anonymous donor and our valued partners at USTA Northern for supporting the Volunteer Give Back program. This initiative gave players and families from high school and college tennis teams the chance to raise funds for their local programs simply by volunteering at the Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic. For every hour volunteered, our anonymous donor contributed $10 to the volunteer’s school tennis program, with USTA Northern matching those gifts (up to $500 per team for public institutions). In addition, the donor gave another $10 per hour directly to the Pine Tree Apple Classic Fund, further strengthening our mission.

Thanks to this generosity and the commitment of our volunteers, the Volunteer Give Back program has raised nearly $20,000 for local tennis programs and another $20,000 for the cause over the past four years.

Volunteer registration for the 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic will open in March of 2026. To learn more about volunteer opportunities or our Volunteer Give Back program, please contact Lisa Mushett at 612-804-4008 or lisa@ptacf.org.

Together, we serve, we give, and we rally for a cure. Game, Set, Cure! 🎾💚

The 2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic is set for August 6-9, 2026 at Life Time White Bear Lake and Life Time Bloomington South (junior tournament). Volunteer registration will open in March 2026. For more information about our volunteer needs, please contact Lisa Mushett at lisa@ptacf.org.

2026 Pine Tree Apple Tennis Classic Volunteer Opportunities

● Facility Set-Up - help set up tents, tables, lay carpet, hang signs, vacuum and other duties as needed.

● Greeter - Greet spectators, answer general questions and monitor donation box. This is located indoors.

● Food Tent - assist where needed in the food tent including wiping down tables, putting items out, filling soda/water coolers, getting ice, serving food, helping grillers. PLEASE NOTE: The food tent is located outdoors. Open-toe shoes are not recommended.

● Tournament Support - assist with the tournament as needed. Responsibilities may include setting up or taking down audio equipment, making draw updates, assisting the photographer and making sure courts and spectator areas are in good condition.

● Parking  - manage parking availability and direct patrons, volunteers and tournament players to designated parking areas at Life Time Fitness and other local business in the area.

● Tournament Decor/Party Set Up - help decorate at both tournament facility and at Friday Night Appreciation Party.

● Merchandise & Silent Auction Area - set up the merchandise area at the beginning of the day, process merchandise and raffke ticket sales and pack up/store merchandise at the end of the day, set up and monitor silent auction table.  

● Photography - assist the tournament photographer with photography needs.

● Marketing/Social Media - join our team to produce content for our social media sites. Please contact Lisa Mushett at lisa@ptacf.org for more information. 

● Volunteer Check-In - check in volunteers, distribute t-shirts, answer volunteer questions.

● Player Check-In - greet players, hand out player packets and t-shirts, direct them to the tournament desk and answer general questions.

● Friday Appreciation Party - party set up, guest check-in, event support, clean-up and other various duties.

● Children's Craft Area - oversee the children's craft area by procuring supplies, maintaining a safe working environment and helping the children creating incredible pieces of art. This is located indoors.