KC Explorers

[kard]

So...I was thinking of going to an Explorers match and checking out the new digs.

I'm checking the schedule and find that the entire season is between July 7th and the 26th.

That's crazy!

[lock+load]

Just got an email from the DTC:

The DTC Special lets you purchase a single game ticket, regularly priced at $25, for only $10! Just mention that you are a member of the Downtown Council to receive this special.

Questions? Call the Explorers box office at (816) 513- 5630.

[kard]

Yeah, I got that, too.  That's why I was looking at their site.

Even though I'm not a member I'd still like to go.  But most of the season is over already.  I had no idea it was that quick.

[lock+load]

Sounds to me like receiving the email is enough to get the discount.  There is a match tonight, and a couple next week.

[MidWestSider]

2007 Season starts TONIGHT!

Friday, July 06 vs. Houston Wranglers 7:35 PM 

Sunday, July 08 vs. Newport Beach Breakers 6:05 PM 

Tuesday, July 10 @ New York Sportimes 7:30 PM   

Wednesday, July 11 @ Delaware Smash 7:05 PM   

Friday, July 13 @ St. Louis Aces 7:15 PM   

Saturday, July 14 vs. Houston Wranglers 7:35 PM 

Sunday, July 15 @ Springfield Lasers 7:05 PM   

Monday, July 16 @ Newport Beach Breakers 7:00 PM   

Wednesday, July 18 @ Sacramento Capitals 7:30 PM   

Thursday, July 19 vs. Springfield Lasers 7:35 PM 

Saturday, July 21 vs. St. Louis Aces 7:35 PM 

Sunday, July 22 vs. Boston Lobsters 6:05 PM 

Tuesday, July 24 @ Houston Wranglers 7:00 PM   

Wednesday, July 25 vs. Sacramento Capitals 7:35 PM

[KansasCityCraka]

what happend to Anna kournikova ?

She plays for Sacremento now and will be here July 25th! I am going 

[AllThingsKC]

I don't understand why their season is only 3 weeks long. 

[KCMax]

I don't understand why their season is only 3 weeks long. 

So the players can make real money on the real ATP tour.

[KCMax]

Explorers start the year 6-0 (they lost on Sunday). From the Star on Friday night's match:

Barney Allis Plaza was packed. Everyone was there to see Bob and Mike Bryan make their only home appearance for the Explorers.

And nothing — even a long rain delay and 15-10 deficit — was going to keep the world’s top-ranked doubles team from giving the near-sellout crowd of 2,364 the show they wanted.

[Maitre D]

I don't understand why their season is only 3 weeks long.   :-k

Dead time following Wimbledon and before US Open.

That's about 7 weeks, an eternity in the tennis game.

Most pros that are competitive, tho, play the hardcourt tourneys in places like Toronto, Indy, etc.  They serve as warmups to the US Open.

[MidWestSider]

NEW YORK, N.Y. (June 9, 2010) ? For the first time in World TeamTennis 35-season history, the WTT Finals are headed to Missouri. 

WTT officials announced today that the WTT Finals presented by GEICO and the City of Kansas City will be held at 6:35 p.m. on Sunday, July 25, at Explorers Stadium at Barney Allis Plaza in Kansas City, Mo., home of the WTT Pro League?s Kansas City Explorers.

WTT Eastern & Western Conference Champions will compete for the King Trophy in KC this July.

The WTT Finals will be televised by Tennis Channel and will air on July 28 at 8 p.m. EDT.

[AllThingsKC]

The Kansas City Explorers clinched a playoff spot with last nights win over the Sacramento Capitals.  Tonight, they play for the number one seed in the Western Conference.

[AllThingsKC]

The Kansas City Explorers will play in the Championship Game...which will be in Kansas City for the first time ever. So, it will be a nice little event in Downtown KC.

The bad news: it will be played during the Wizards/Man U game.

[AllThingsKC]

KC SPORTS FANS CELEBRATE IN THE DOWNTOWN STREETS AS LOCAL TEAMS WINS CHAMPIONSHIP!

The Kansas City Explorers defeated New York in the WTT Championship Game....which was played in a sold out crowd in Downtown Kansas City.

Who are the Royals?