The Necker Cup is six-day / five-night, all inclusive world class Pro-Am Tennis Event hosted by Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island in The British Virgin Islands. The 2016 event is scheduled for November 14- November 19, 2016.
The purpose of the Necker Cup is to harness the collective love for tennis, business, fun and affinity for paradise benefitting various charities and doing good. A percentage of all proceeds go to benefit Virgin Unite, the National Tennis Foundation & ATP/WTA players charities. In the last two years the event has raised over $3mil and hope to increase this each year!
The event is considered to be the world’s most exclusive Pro-Am tennis event and over the past few years has featured Rafael Nadal, Novak Djokovic, John McEnroe, Bjorn Borg, Martina Navratilova and many other tennis legends. Sixteen (16) ATP / WTA Tour Players / Legends are paired up with sixteen (16) amateur teams of all levels, who compete in this fun and spirited tennis competition. A handicapped scoring format makes it competitive for every player. Teams consist of one pro and up to two amateurs who compete to win their bracket and earn a chance to play in the Necker Cup Finals to be held on November 18. That evening, they host a Charity Gala Dinner & Auction up at the “Great House” on Necker, where all of the auction proceeds go to the supported charities. Following the gala dinner, all of the guests then “party hard” at our “End of the World Party” where approx. 300 people dance away on Necker’s private main beach. As well as great tennis, participants engage in typical Necker Island activities like paddle boarding, sail boat races, kite boarding (Sir Richard’s favorite), wake boarding, snorkeling, massage therapy, beach tennis, parties and more.
Running alongside the Necker Cup is the Legends Camp; Tennis clinics, instruction and most importantly fun, is lead by Wayne
Bryan and Murphy Jensen at Oil Nut Bay, November 15 – November 19
Necker Island
These words frequently used on the island are the perfect introduction to the entirety of the Necker Island experience. From the first experience to the last of regretfully departing the island, Necker Island is second-to-none.
The first introduction any guest who comes to Necker Island
has is the initial approach. Leaving Tortola behind, Necker appears as a beautiful tropical green and white wonderland located in the Caribbean waters. As the ferry draws ever closer, like a camera coming into focus, more and more exotic details become apparent. Tropical palms and lush foliage. Pristine white sand beaches. Aquamarine crystal waters. Truly, truly a natural paradise.Upon leaving the boat behind, the climate is warm and just as inviting as the island itself. Temperatures range from 30°C/86°F in the day to a comfortable
23°C/73°F in the evenings with cooling trade winds from the east. Guests are greeted warmly and given a tour of the island. There are over 100 staff on Necker Island to make each guest feel as comfortable as possible, and with the staff outnumbering 3 to 1, guests will not find service or attention wanting.
Following a warm hearted tour of Necker, guests are taken to their accommodations. Whether in the Great House sporting nine suites, or one of the six Bali Houses dotted across the island, every habitation is a delightful experience unto itself. There are no amenities lacking on the island, and each of the suites and Bali cottages features exorbitant comfort and panoramic views of the island and ocean.
Once settled, there are countless enjoyments and activities on Necker Island. For the social, cocktail gatherings, fine dining and dinner parties abound. Mix and mingle with fellow guests, PGA Legends such as Greg Norman and our gracious host, Sir Richard. Feeling too sedentary? Fear not, as Necker boasts a multitude of activities and water sports. Activities can vary from paddle boarding to sailing, beach tennis to the trampoline, billiards to tennis and much more. Guests may also explore the island oasis in all its natural glory with an island hike to encounter giant tortoises, the native lemurs, families of flamingos and other wildlife that call Necker home.
For those seeking their adrenaline rush, there is wind surfing and Sir Richard’s favorite water sport, kite surfing. Necker has trained and helpful staff on hand to assist with nearly any activity on the island.
Socializing and mingling in Sir Richard’s home would not be complete without the iconic entrepreneur himself. From Sir Richard’s outgoing personality, overflowing humor and unique approaches to the world, every conversation and insight will be a unique contribution to the festivities.
Anyone who invokes contact with Manhattan Business will receive a special offer and the opportunity to participate in all inclusive world class Pro-Am tennis event hosted by Sir Richard Branson on Necker Island in the British Virgin Islands in 2016.
Event is scheduled for November 14 to November 19, 2016.