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2026 Capital Cup & Cadwalader Park Grand Re-Opening 
Saturday, June 13, 2026  /  9:00am to 3:00pm

Serving up Bright Futures for NJTLT Student-Athletes

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Join NJTL of Trenton on Saturday, June 13, 2026, beginning at 9:00 AM at Cadwalader Park for our Annual Capital Cup Friendraiser — a celebration of tennis and community.  This year’s event coincides with the Grand Re-Opening of the Junior Champions Tennis Facility, highlighting the newly renovated and resurfaced outdoor courts made possible through the City of Trenton’s investment in Cadwalader & Villa Parks.  Participants are invited to take part in an exciting Drill & Play experience led by your favorite local tennis professionals.  We are proud to honor this year’s special honorees, the USTA Foundation and the City of Trenton, and will welcome special guests from both organizations, with more announcements coming soon.  

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LOCATION:

Historic Cadwalader Park Tennis Courts
1000 W State Street, Trenton, New Jersey 08618

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HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Live ball feed Drill & Play for USTA Levels 3.5 & below, 4.0+ 

  • Drill with your favorite local pros!

  • Meet and play with NJTLT Ashe Elite Students

  • Light Breakfast and Lunch served

  • Honoree & Student Awards Ceremony 

  • Rain Date:  June 20, 2026

 

SPONSORSHIP

All proceeds from the Capital Cup Friendraiser help advance NJTL of Trenton’s mission to empower youth from under-resourced communities through academic enrichment and the lifelong sport of tennis.  Our flagship Cadwalader Park Junior Champions Tennis Center is part of a national network of over 270 nonprofit youth organizations supported by the USTA Foundation. Twice honored as USTA Chapter of the Year, NJTL of Trenton continues to lead with innovation through our nationally recognized ACE (Academic Creative Engagement) program, which uniquely blends tennis, education, and creative learning to expand opportunity and inspire future success.  We are so grateful for the generosity and kindness of our sponsors and participants, who support our mission.  Together, we are helping make a difference in the lives of so many youth. NJTL of Trenton is a non-profit 501(c)3 organization. Tax I.D. #52-1260470

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Schedule of the Day

8:30 AM - 9:00 AM  Register

Sign in.  Light breakfast buffet is available

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9:30 AM - 11:00 AM

"B" Level 3.0-3.5 Drill & Play

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11:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Awards Ceremony / Lunch Buffet / Albert M. Stark Sportsmanship Award

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12:00 PM - 1:30 PM

"A" Level - 4.0= Drill & Play (Come early to watch the "B" Drills & enjoy lunch!)

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1:30 PM - 3:00 PM

Ashe Elite Student Tennis Exhibition

Registration Fees

Drill & Play Participant - 1 ticket included                   $105

Spectator Ticket - 1 ticket included                             $50

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Sponsorship Opportunities

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Capital Cup Presenting Sponsor                                 $5000

Platinum Sponsor                                                         $2500

  • 6 Participant tickets (includes breakfast/lunch)

  • Listing on the social media & website

  • Sponsorship will support one college scholarship for an NJTLT student-athlete

Gold Sponsor                                                                $1500

  • 4 Participant tickets (includes breakfast/lunch)

  • Listing on social media & website

  • Sponsorship will support NJTLT summer camp for one Ashe alumni coach

Silver Sponsor                                                               $1000

  • 2 Participant tickets (includes breakfast/lunch)

  • Listing on social media & website

  • Sponsorship will support NJTLT summer camp experience for one child

Patron Ticket                                                                   $500

  • 1 Participant and 2 lunch tickets

  • Listing on social media & website

  • Sponsorship will support Ashe Elite strength & conditioning program

2026 Capital Cup Honoree

USTA Foundation

Content coming soon!

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2026 Capital Cup Honoree

City of Trenton

Content coming soon!

Platinum Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

Patron

Committee

Ronak Amalani

Jack Halperin *

Willa F. Inlender

Andrew Lieu *

Dianne Newman

Nancy Plum

Betsy Rendall

Cheryl Taylor

Kathleen Whyte

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* = NJTLT Board Member

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Event Chair 

Julia Benedict *

 

Honorary Event Chair 

Ginny Mason *

Albert Stark *

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Staff

Chris Liverman

Brielle Gist

Paris Russell

Donna Delucia

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