Welcome
Welcome to the 2013 USTA National Senior Women's Grass Court Championships! We hope you have a great time.
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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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Tournament Director Contact
If you have tournament related questions, please note that the best way to contact the Tournament Director (Lauren) is by email: lauren@germantowncricket.org
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Online Registration
To reduce paper waste paper entries will NOT be distributed through the mail this year. Please register for all events online. Feel free to contact the Tournament Director if you have any further questions or difficulties.
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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 Men’s Grass Court Championship 2013" or you can log on to the following website:
https://resweb.passkey.com/go/e8075490 Reservations will need to be made by August 16th to guarantee the group rate. After the 16th all rates will be based upon availability.
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Start of Play
First round matches for all singles events, regardless of draw size, on Aug 26. First round of doubles draws will begin on Aug 27 or Aug 28 (TBA).
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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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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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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, August 12, 2013 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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