The 8th Annual K-SWISS Desert Smash will take place March 6th, 2012 at the stunning La Quinta Resort & Club. The star-studded affair is where pro tennis and Hollywood collides with players such as Novak Djokovic, Maria Sharapova, Andre Agassi and stars including Gavin Rossdale, Gwen Stefani, Christian Slater and Joe Pesci raise money for Children's charities.
2012 K-SWISS Desert Smash Schedule of Events
Tuesday, March 6th
10:30 am - 11:30 am Tennis Pro Am Player Registration
11:45 am - 2:00 pm K-SWISS Tennis Pro Am Tournament
2:00 pm - 5:00 pm K-SWISS Desert Smash Tennis Exhibition (Free to the Public)
7:30 pm - Late La Quinta Resort & Club K-SWISS Desert Smash Gala - Cocktails, Silent Auction and Dinner at the La Quinta Resort Fiesta Ballroom presented by Geyser Holdings
Wednesday, March 7th
8:00 am - 9:00 am "Breakfast with the Legends" hosted by Tom Gorman
9:00 am - 10:30 am K-SWISS Tennis Pro Am Private Clinic
All events taking place at the La Quinta Resort & Club Tennis Stadium unless otherwise noted. Subject to change without notice.
When Hollywood stars and the fastest tennis players on the planet get together it can only mean one thing, the K-SWISS Desert Smash. Take a look back and watch our videos or photos or visit us on YouTube and Flickr.
Variety - the Children's Charity of the Desert is a 501c3 organization which is dedicated to promoting and protecting the health and well-being of underprivileged and special needs children in the Coachella Valley. Through hard work, thoughtful stewardship, and single-minded focus on the needs of the young, Variety strives to make a lasting difference in the lives of children, their families, and the world... one need at a time.


VARIETY - THE CHILDREN'S CHARITY OF THE DESERT
74-040 HWY 111, SUITE JJ-4
PALM DESERT, CA 92260
PHONE: 760-773-9800
INFO@VARIETYOFTHEDESERT.ORG
Since its inception, K-SWISS, a publicly traded company founded more than forty years ago in Van Nuys, California, has rooted itself in California Sport with an aim to be the most inspiring and innovative sports brand in the market.
K-SWISS PRO MARDY FISH
Top ATP Ranked American World #8
K-SWISS PRO GAEL MONFILS
ATP World #13
K-SWISS PRO’S BOB AND MIKE BRYAN
ATP World #1 Doubles Team
K-SWISS PRO SAM QUERREY
ATP World #89
K-SWISS Tubes Tennis 100 Women's
K-SWISS Big Shot

A member of Waldorf Astoria Hotels & Resorts, La Quinta Resort & Club is a legendary destination opened in 1926 and set amidst 45 acres of citrus trees, framed by towering palms and the rugged Santa Rosa Mountains. In addition to beautiful Spanish-style casitas, suites and villas, guests can enjoy 5 award-winning golf courses, 41 pools, 53 hot spas, 23 tennis courts, 7 restaurants and the award winning Spa La Quinta. As the official hotel of the BNP Paribas Open, guests are only minutes away from the site of the BNP Paribas Open.
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LA QUINTA RESORT & CLUB
49-499 EISENHOWER DR
LA QUINTA, CALIFORNIA 92253
RESERVATIONS: 1-800-598-3828
RESINQUIRY@LAQUINTARESORT.COM
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