Seaside SMASH: Four Days of Celebrity Clinics and a Doubles Finale on Waimea’s Shore

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Seaside SMASH: Four Days of Celebrity Clinics and a Doubles Finale on Waimea’s Shore

A four-day charity tennis program running December 14–17, 2025, that pairs clinics led by pros like Brad Gilbert with junior outreach and a doubles round robin — this guide lays out the schedule and practical essentials.

Seaside SMASH: Four Days of Celebrity Clinics and a Doubles Finale on Waimea’s Shore.

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Mauna Kea Resort – Events
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Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
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The 4th Annual Seaside SMASH Celebrity Tennis Benefit unfolds in Waimea from December 14–17, 2025. Across four days, participants train with tennis legends such as Brad Gilbert in a program of opening and daily morning and afternoon clinics, engage directly with local juniors, and finish with a FUN doubles round robin and an awards reception—all framed as a seaside charity event.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE PROS

Celebrity Coaches on Court

The weekend opens with an Opening Clinic featuring Brad Gilbert alongside tennis professionals; pros lead daily morning and afternoon sessions aimed at improving technique and match play.

THE PROGRAM

Progressive Clinics and Junior Outreach

The schedule includes multiple morning and afternoon clinics across the event and a dedicated Local Junior Clinic on Monday, December 15—an explicit element of the benefit’s community engagement.

THE FINALE

Doubles FUN Round Robin and Awards Reception

The event culminates on December 17 with a doubles FUN Round Robin tournament followed by a 5:00PM Awards Reception featuring prizes and celebration for participants.

What the day feels like

What It Feels Like

Across four days of structured sessions and social events, participants move from registration and an opening clinic into a rhythm of focused morning and afternoon on-court work, then broaden engagement through a local junior clinic and a culminating doubles tournament and awards reception—all presented as part of the seaside charity benefit.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this event suits — and what it does not specify.

1
Competitive Club PlayersSuited to players seeking focused instruction and match play across multiple clinic sessions and a doubles round-robin format.
2
Coaches & Junior Development AdvocatesA clear fit for coaches and those involved with junior development—there is a dedicated Local Junior Clinic on December 15.
3
Tennis Fans & Social PlayersAppropriate for fans and social players who want close access to celebrity pros and social events; the schedule includes a welcome dinner for participants and guests and a celebratory awards reception.
4
Charity/Event SupportersWell suited to supporters of the benefit who want a multi-day program of clinics, community outreach, and a final awards reception over the December 14–17, 2025 dates.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Season

The Seaside SMASH runs December 14–17, 2025, with events scheduled each day from late afternoon on Dec 14 through the awards reception on Dec 17.

What to Bring

The provided event details do not include a specified gear or equipment list.

Logistics

Registration opens at 3:30PM on December 14 and the program proceeds through clinics, junior sessions, and a final tournament and reception on December 17; refer to the operator for venue specifics.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

When does the Seaside SMASH take place?

The event runs December 14–17, 2025.

Who operates the Seaside SMASH Celebrity Tennis Benefit?

The event is operated by Mauna Kea Resort – Events.

Which celebrity tennis professionals are involved?

Tennis legends such as Brad Gilbert are scheduled to lead clinics and participate in the program.

What does the program include?

The program includes opening and daily morning and afternoon clinics, a Local Junior Clinic, a doubles FUN round robin tournament, and an awards reception with prizes.

When are the Doubles FUN Round Robin and the Awards Reception?

The Doubles FUN Round Robin begins at 2:00PM on December 17, followed by the Awards Reception at 5:00PM the same day.

Where is the welcome dinner held?

The Welcome Dinner for participants and guests is scheduled at Ulu Garden on December 14 at 6:00PM.