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Check Notes, Draws and Times for Last Minute Updates
Please check these notes, draws and times prior to leaving for the tournament. Last minute updates may occur due to weather, withdrawals, etc.
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Courtyard Marriott LaGuardia
Contact the hotel directly by phone (718) 308-4743 and mention: code NTC Tournament rate receive the preferred rate of $149.00 plus tax per night.
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Holiday Inn LaGuardia Airport
Please call (718) 651-2100 - speak to Regina, Marie or Nicole and mention USTA rate to receive the preferred rate of $139.00 plus tax per night
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LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
Contact the hotel directly at (718) 457-6300 or (800) 692-5424 and mention USTA rate to receive the preferred rate of $129.00 plus tax per night.
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LaGuardia Airport Hotel
Call the hotel direct at (718) 426-1500 and mention USTA rate to receive the preferred rate of $109 plus tax per night. All reservations must be made and guaranteed with a credit card.
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Player Requirements
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All players are required to complete a "US Open National Playoffs Player Release and Consent Form" prior to the player's first match. Click here to download and print a PDF file of the form. You will be asked for this form upon check-in at the tournament so please bring the completed form with you.
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Notes
This tournament is part of the US Open National Playoffs - a
series of tournaments that gives any player 14 years of age or
older who meets the eligibility requirements the opportunity to
qualify for the 2012 US Open. Thirteen USTA sections will run a
Sectional Qualifying Tournament to include a men's singles, women's
singles and mixed doubles division between April 1 and July 4. With
a maximum of a 256 singles draw and a 128 mixed doubles team draw,
players/teams will compete in a single elimination draw. Singles
players will play to the best-of-three tiebreak sets and mixed
doubles teams will play two tiebreak sets, no-ad scoring, with a
match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Within each division, the
top two players/teams will be seeded based on their ATP/WTA
computer ranking (if any). The winner of each Sectional Qualifying
Tournament in each division (men's singles, women's singles, mixed
doubles) will advance to the US Open National Playoffs
Championships in their respective division taking place in New
Haven, CT at Yale University during the New Haven Open at Yale, a
WTA event, part of the Emirates Airline US Open Series (August
17-20 for singles, August 22-25 for mixed doubles). The winner of
each Singles Championship (1 male, 1 female) will receive a wild
card entry to compete in the 2012 US Open Qualifying Tournament
(August 21-24) and the winner of the Mixed Doubles Championship (1
team) will receive a wild card entry to compete in the 2012 US Open
Mixed Doubles Championship (commencing August 29) at the USTA
Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. Go to
usopen.org/nationalplayoffs for additional information. Good
luck!
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Contact Information supplied during online registration (an email and 2 phone numbers)is vital. This is how the tournament director can contact you if necessary.
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Practice Courts: Complimentary practice courts for tournament participants will be available on a walk-in basis beginning at 6:00am until 9am on Monday, June 11th. Thereafter, the tournament desk will assist in assigning warm-up courts. If you prefer to reserve a court, regular court fees will apply and can be made up-to-2 days in advance through our Reception Desk - 718 760-6200 x0 or online at www.ntc.usta.com
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Player Credentials - All registered players - Please email a current head shot photo (jpeg format) to ntcnationalplayoffs@usta.com by the entry deadline: Thursday, May 30th.
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Checking in: IMPORTANT
Please enter the facility through our Indoor Training Center via parking lot B (overflow parking is located west of lot B in the Ashe TV lot OR in Lot D, located east of Lot B, over the bridge and to the left). Initial check-in is at the front desk in the main lobby where you will hand in your Release and Waiver form. Please be advised that a new security protocol is in effect. All guests and players must present an official, government ID with a current picture. Your ID will be scanned and an ID with your picture will be printed. Players will receive a 3 day wristband. Guests will receive a day pass after presenting their photo ID. Thank you for your cooperation.
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Locker Rooms: Men's and Women's locker rooms are located on the 2nd floor of the Indoor Training Center (ITC). Towels are available at the ITC Reception Desk.
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Stringing: Stringing services are available on-site in our Full-Service NTC Pro Shop located in the Indoor Training Center's Main Lobby.
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Match Formats: Singles format will be the best of three tie-break sets with regular scoring. Mixed Doubles format will be no-ad scoring with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
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Food and Beverage:
Please visit our Grab and Go Cafe located in the Indoor Training Center next to the Pro Shop.
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Please Note: It is the player's responsibility to check tennislink for match times and days. This is an outdoor hard court event with indoor back-up in case of prolonged rains. Please check the tournament notes on Tennislink for updates related to weather issues and potential changes in match times.
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Player Selection TypeThe tournament director will run a "Lottery Selection Process" via TennisLink within 24 hours after the entry close date which will automatically accept all entries if the total number of entries into the tournament is less than or equal to 256 for men's singles, less than or equal to 256 for women's singles, and less than or equal to 128 teams for mixed Doubles; and, if applicable, less than or equal to 128 teams for men's doubles, and less than or equal to 128 teams for women's doubles. If the total number of entries into the tournament is greater than the above, then the "Lottery Selection Process" will determine accepted entries at random. A player's entry fee will only be processed if he/she is accepted into the tournament. All players accepted into the tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such and will be posted online once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run. All players not accepted into the tournament will receive an email notification via TennisLink indicating as such once the "Lottery Selection Process" is run.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 1, 2012 1:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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