WELCOME!
Welcome to the 2012 USTA National Men's 40, 55 & 60 Grass Court Championships at The West Side Tennis Club! We're looking forward to seeing you all "Play Forest Hills". If you have any questions please feel free to call or email. Please check this home page periodically since additional information may be posted.
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IMPORTANT DATE NOTES
Men's 40 will run Sept. 17 - 23
Men's 60 will run Sept. 21 - 27
Men's 55 will run Sept. 24 - 30
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Scheduling During the Jewish Holidays
We ask that players unable to play on either Rosh Hashanah orYom Kippur email us at westsideprotennis@yahoo.com with your scheduling request and we will make every effort to schedule around the holiday. PLEASE be sure to email us BEFORE the entry deadline on Monday, Sept. 3.
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2012 Tournament Evaluation
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Tournament Travel Agent & Hotel
OFFICIAL HOTEL, AIR & CAR ARRANGEMENTS will be handled by Lisa Camerino (Campus Travel of Westchester) 500 Mamaroneck Avenue, Harrison, NY 10528-1600. Phone: (914) 761-3330
E-mail: campustrav@aol.com.
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Special Discounted Admission to the Intrepid Sea, Air & Space Museum
BUY ONE GET ONE FREE coupons are available on reques to all players, their families and friends. Email westsideprotennis@yahoo.com to request a coupon via return email.
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Players Entering More Than One Age Division
Players Entering More Than One Age Division may potentially have six matches in a day. See Table 9 on page 98 of the 2012 Friend At Court.
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Tennis Attire
All white tennis attire is required including hats, shoes and warm-ups. A maximum of 10% colored trim is permitted. Collars on shirts are not required but all shirts must have sleeves. Grass court shoes are NOT permitted.
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Doubles Entries
Entry deadline for doubles is the same as for singles. ALL entries must be done online. Players needing USTA numbers for their doubles partners in order to enter online should email westsideprotennis@yahoo.com.
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Tournament Events - 40s
Match times will be posted on the Internet by 6pm on Thursday, Sept. 13
Practice Courts: available Saturday, Sept. 15 starting at 4pm
Practice Courts: available Sunday, Sept. 16 starting at Noon
Registration Desk opens Sunday, Sept. 16 at Noon
Singles & Doubles Matches Begin: Monday, Sept. 17 at 9am
Welcoming Cocktail Party: Tuesday, Sept. 18 at 5-6:30pm
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Tournament Events - 55s
Match times will be posted on the Internet by 6pm on Thursday, Sept. 13
Practice Courts: available Sunday, Sept. 23 starting at 4pm
Registration Desk opens Sunday, Sept. 23 at Noon
Singles & Doubles Matches Begin: Monday, Sept. 24 at 9am
Welcoming Cocktail Party: Monday, Sept. 24 at 5-6:30pm
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Tournament Events - 60s
Match times will be posted on the Internet by 6pm on Thursday, Sept. 13
Practice Courts: available Wednesday, Sept. 19 starting at 4pm
Practice Courts: available Thursday, Sept. 20 starting at Noon
Registration Desk opens Thursday, Sept. 20 at Noon
Singles & Doubles Matches Begin: Friday, Sept. 21 at 9am
Welcoming Cocktail Party: Friday, Sept. 21 at 5-6:30pm
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Practice Courts
Practice courts may be booked one day in advance. All practice courts must be reserved through the Tournament Desk. Players may book one hour of practice time, four players to a court. A second hour may be booked after completion of the first though players who have not yet played have priority over those who have. If the grass courts are not available, clay courts will be available. To utilize practice court time more efficiently, it is suggested that players practice serves on clay courts #33-36 (the “small bubble” courts). ABSOLUTELY NO GRASS COURT SHOES ARE TO BE WORN ON THE COURTS. PLEASE RESPECT THE ALL WHITE DRESS CODE FOR ALL PEOPLE ON THE COURT. THIS INCLUDES COACHES & GUESTS. THE DRESS CODE APPLIES TO HATS, VISORS & SHOES ON BOTH MATCH & PRACTICE COURTS. Courts may not be booked more than 24 hours in advance. Call the Tournament Desk/Pro Shop at 718-268-2300 x127. There is no charge to tournament entrants for practice courts.
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Alternate Accommodation Options
Players may also be able to arrange housing with local families and/or bed & breakfasts through the following web sites:
www.seniorshomeexchange.com, www.affordabletravelclub.net, www.evergreenclub.com, www.couchsurfing.com, www.usa.homelink.org
Thanks to Alan Messer's Supersenior.info web site and Bernie Palmatier for the suggestions and research.
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IMPORTANT Parking Information
Players are invited to park in the lot next to the Stadium on 69th Avenue. Please be sure not to park on the private streets surrounding the Club. Cars parked on the private streets will be booted. PLEASE READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY!!
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Directions & Public Transportation
Directions and public transportation information are available at www.foresthillstennis.com.
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Directions To The Club From LaGuardia Airport
Taxi drivers sometimes have trouble finding the club so please print out the directions to the club and bring them with you to avoid confusion. The trip takes about 15 minutes.
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Directions To The Club From JFK Airport
Taxi drivers sometimes have trouble finding the club so please print out the directions to the club and bring them with you to avoid confusion. The trip takes about 20-30 minutes.
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Please Be Aware of the following Rule Change
Out calls reversed. A player who calls a ball out shall reverse the call if the player becomes uncertain or realizes that the ball was good. The point goes to the opponent and is not replayed. However, when a receiver reverses a fault call on a serve that hit the net, the server is entitled to two serves. (2011 Friend At Court, The Code p.47 #12)
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Consolation Sign-up
Players losing their first match in singles or doubles may choose to play consolations. PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR CONSOLATIONS IF THEY WISH TO PLAY. This is NOT a feed-in. Please sign up immediately after your match at the Tournament Desk. All consolation matches will be played on clay.
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LOTS of Pro Shop Stock
West Side's Pro Shop will be fully stocked this summer with a large selection of "whites" logoed with the club emblem. Be sure to check out the offerings from Fila, Bolle, Boast, Wilson and others. As always, tournament players will receive the member price. Happy shopping!
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Match Times Subject To Change
Please note all match times are subject to change due to weather or court conditions.
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In Case Of Extreme Heat
Due to extreme temperatures and humidity the match scoring format may be changed to a match tie-break in lieu of a third set. An announcement will be made at the start of play on any given day if the match tie-break will be used.
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Lunch & Hospitality
The club restaurant will be open for lunch daily from 12-3pm.
Complimentary coffee & bagels will be available daily on the Ladies Terrace. Snacks will also be available.
Please be aware the club does not permit bringing in food from outside the club. Thank you for your cooperation.
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The West Side Tennis Club has an all white dress code. This includes hats, shoes and warm-ups.
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Please be aware that GRASS COURT SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED. This includes the Adidas Feather and any shoe with nubs or protrusions on the sole. Thank you for observing this club rule which protects the courts from excess wear and tear and thank you for your understanding.
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The West Side Tennis Club does not accept cash. Please use Visa or MasterCard for all purchases.
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IMPORTANT Parking Information:
Players are invited to park in the lot next to the Stadium on 69th Avenue. Please be sure NOT to park on the private streets surrounding the Club. Cars parked on the private streets will be booted. PLEASE READ THE SIGNS CAREFULLY!!
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 3, 2012 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 100224412 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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