Congratulations players
Congratulations tournament participants! Thank you for helping make the 2013 USTA National Grass Court Championships a smashing success.
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Be our guest at GCC
The Germantown Cricket Club is located approximately 15 minutes from downtown Philadelphia. Our facilities include 45 tennis courts (24 grass), swimming pool, squash, fitness, bowling, cricket and beautiful dining facilities located within our historic clubhouse. During the tournament we invite you to make use of all that GCC has to offer. For directions please visit our website.
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Thanks Tournament Sponsors
The Germantown Cricket Club would like to thank our Tournament Sponsors. Without them, this event would not be possible.
Judy Broudy
PECO
Guy Laren
Harmelin Media
Sam Bitonti Development Co.
Karol M. Wasylsyshyn
The Bancorp Bank
Women's Inter-Club Tennis Association of Philadelphia
Silverstone Bed and Breakfast
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Tournament Hotel - Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West
A special rate of $109+tax has been arranged for the Crowne Plaza Philadelphia West. The rate includes complimentary car parking and wi-fi. This is the closest hotel to the Club. 4010 City Avenue, Philadelphia, PA.
To book, please call 888.233.9527 and reference "USTA Women’s Grass Court Championship 2013" or you can log on to the following website:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/e8074d0e. Reservations will need to be made by July 12th to guarantee the group rate. After the 12th all rates will be based upon availability.
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Tournament Accommodation- Silverstone Bed and Brea
A charming bed and breakfast located in Chestnut Hill, approximately 15 minutes from GCC. $135-$145+tax /night. Rates include full breakfast. 8840 Stenton Avenue, Philadelphia, PA 19118. 1800-347-6858. silverstonestay@gmail.com. www.silverstonestay.com
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Tennis Attire and Footwear
All white tennis attire is required. Modest colour trim is accepted. This rule applies to shoes, socks, hats, warm-ups and any other attire worn on the court. Tennis specific shoes are required. Soles must have a flat surface and may not have anything protruding from the soles. Grass court, clay court, cross training or running specific shoes are not permitted. All players will be subject to a shoe check prior to each match. Players found to be wearing incorrect footwear risk default from their match. Please note that the Adidas Feather shoe is not permitted.
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2 Event Maximum
Players are limited to 2 events.
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Player Dinner
The Player Dinner presented by Sponsors Judy Broudy, PECO/ Exelon Corp & Guy Laren will be held on the evening of Tuesday, 23 July. Cocktails will begin on the Ballroom Porch at 6.30pm, Dinner to follow. Attire is casual. Dinner is complimenatry for Tournament Players. Guest tickets are $35 per person.
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Consolation format
Main draw matches will be best of three sets. Consolation matches will feature a 10 point tie break in lieu of a third set.
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Match Format
Main draw matches will be best of three Tiebreak sets, the Coman tie break will be used.
Consolation match format TBA
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Refunds
No refunds will be issued after close of entries. Any request for a refund prior to the close of entries must be submitted in writing.
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Release of Liability
By submitting an online entry to the USTA National Senior Grass Court Championships players agree to and will be required to sign a paper copy of the following Release of Liability:
I hereby relieve, release, and forever discharge and agree to indemnify and hold harmless the Germantown Cricket Club, the United States Tennis Association and participating tennis facilities, and their servants, agents, and employees from any and all claims and demands of any and every kind and character for injury to my person or loss or damage to property as a result of my participation in the 2013 USTA National Senior Grass Court Championships.
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Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather matches may be played indoors/ at other sites. If this is the case there will be a modest fee charged for each match to help cover the cost of indoor courts. Players will be responsible for finding their own transportation to alternate sites.
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Only Women's 35, 45, 55, 65, & 75 are ITF Sanction- Grade 2
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Player Survey - Very Important Attention Players: Your thoughts are important to us! Please copy the following link into your web browser. https://vovici.com/wsb.dll/s/3374g525ce
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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, July 8, 2013 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: 350023613 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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