Events
The McDrew Tournament
Washington Park at the Velasco Tennis Center
Friday, August 8, 2025
1501 S Grand Ave W, Springfield, IL 62704
Music by Illinois College Jazz Band with Guest DJ
DOUBLES TENNIS
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.
McDREW
SWIM MCDREW
SATURDAY, AUGUST 9, 2025
START TIME: 8:00 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 9, 2025
TIME: 5:30pm
ADDRESS: Island Bay Yacht Club, 6 Yacht Club Dr, Springfield, IL 62712
MUSIC BY Kapital Sound
Food, drinks, dancing, good views, and all of your favorite people in Springfield Illinois. Dancing at 8:00pm.