Events
The McDrew Tournament
Washington Park at the Velasco Tennis Center
Thursday, August 8, 2025
1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
DOUBLES TENNIS - preliminary round
Music by DJ Nate Jones
TIME: 4:00PM
FEE: Donations Welcomed.
ADDRESS: Velasco Tennis Center, 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
NOTE: Players of all abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to sign up. McDrew memories are priceless.
THOMAS E JENNINGS BAGS TOURNAMENT
TIME: 4:00PM
FEE: Donations Welcomed, registration is at time of the event
ADDRESS: Velasco Tennis Center, 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
NOTE: No cheating allowed.
Friday, August 14, 2026
DOUBLES TENNIS - Sweet 16 - Finals
TIME: 4:00PM
FEE: Donations Welcomed.
ADDRESS: Velasco Tennis Center, 1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
NOTE: Players of all abilities and ages are welcome and encouraged to sign up. McDrew memories are priceless.
Music by Illinois College Jazz Band
McDREW
SWIM MCDREW
Saturday, August 15, 2026
START TIME: 8:15 AM
FEE: Donations welcomed.
ADDRESS: Illini Country Club, 1601 Illini Rd, Springfield, IL 62704
MUSIC BY: Virgil Rhodes and Footprints
NOTE: Swimmer decides on a per-lap donation (pledges welcome), swim your laps, have fun, and make your donation. First time swimmers are strongly encouraged to sign up. Music, food, and drinks will be served up poolside. Invite your swim buddies. Swim McDrew is the only swim-a-thon sanctioned by The McDrew in North America.
THE TENNIS BALL
SATURDAY, AUGUST 15, 2026
TIME:5:30pm
ADDRESS: Island Bay Yacht Club, 6 Yacht Club Dr, Springfield, IL 62712
MUSIC BY DJ Rollie
Food, drinks, dancing, good views, and all of your favorite people in Springfield Illinois. Dancing at 8:00pm.