ANNAPOLIS, MD — The Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County has officially announced the 2026 Anne Arundel County Tennis Hall of Fame Dinner & Fundraiser, taking place on Friday, November 13, 2026, in the Admiral Lawrence Banquet Room at Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium.

The annual dinner and induction ceremony brings together community leaders, tennis enthusiasts, and local supporters to honor the 2026 Hall of Fame Induction Class:

Bev Schwink - Champion of grassroots tennis, PTR-certified coach, and three-time USTA Nationals competitor.

Don Carlson - Naval Academy leader, selfless coach, and mentor for Annapolis-area tennis players.

Doug Lamartin - Annapolis Area Tennis School President, former Capital Gazette tennis columnist, and lifelong advocate for public tennis programs.

Keith Puryear - Founding USNA Women's Tennis Head Coach, UMBC Hall of Famer, and 12-time Conference Coach of the Year.

Steve Newcomer - Championship-winning player, veteran Air Force service member, and captain of 26 USTA league teams.

Tom Schneider - Vietnam Combat Marine, retired ATF Special Agent, and legendary captain who led "Team Schneider" to four USTA Sectional titles and multiple National appearances.

Tom Walsh - Retired educator and sportsmanship icon who has captained over 100 USTA teams, leading 11 squads to the USTA National Championships.

Veteran TV sportscaster, host, and producer Wiley Baker (AACPS-TV & NFHS Network) will serve as Master of Ceremonies for the evening.

Event Information & Schedule

Date: Friday, November 13, 2026

Time: 6:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Location: Admiral Lawrence Banquet Room, Navy-Marine Corps Memorial Stadium (550 Taylor Ave., Annapolis, MD 21401)

Tickets: $165 per person - includes Buffet Dinner & Open Bar (An Early Bird rate of $140 is available through October 23, 2026)

Parking: Complimentary (covered by the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County)

Attire: Cocktail Attire

Evening Schedule

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM: Doors Open, Registration, Cocktail Hour, Silent Auction, and Photo Opportunities

7:00 PM – 9:00 PM: Buffet Dinner, Open Bar, Final Call for Silent Auction, and Induction Ceremony

Sponsorships & Program Advertising

Local businesses, organizations, and community members can support the event through corporate sponsorships or program advertising. Program ads are available in Full-Page ($500) and Half-Page ($250) options, offering an effective venue to congratulate inductees, highlight local businesses, or market coaching services. All proceeds directly fund Tennis Alliance grassroots community programs. As the Tennis Alliance of Anne Arundel County is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, all sponsorships, program ads, and direct contributions are tax-deductible to the fullest extent allowed by law.

How to Attend & Support

Tickets, table packages, sponsorships, and program ad spaces can be secured online at aactennishof.org. For questions or sponsorship inquiries, contact Louise Gengler Thomas at [email protected].