Welcome
Welcome to the 2013 USTA National Senior Men's Grass Court Championships! We hope you have a great time.
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Thanks to our Sponsors
The Germantown Cricket Club would like to thank our Tournament Sponsors. Without them, this event would not be possible.
Judy Broudy
PECO/ Exelon Corp
Guy Laren
Harmelin Media
Sam Bitonti Development
Karol M. Wasylsyshyn
The Bancorp Bank
Women's Inter-Club Tennis Association of Philadelphia
Silverstone Bed and Breakfast
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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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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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Tournament Accommodation- Ace Conference Center
Special rates have been arranged for tournament players at the Ace Conference Center, 800 Ridge Pike, Lafayatte Hill, 19444. The Center is surrounded by a spectacular golf course approximately 20 minutes from the club. Rates range from $136 for a single room, to $164 for a quad room, plus tax.
Reservations may be made through the web site www.aceconferencecenter.com on the BOOK YOUR STAY tab. After the arrival and departure dates are entered, the group code should be used in the group field to attach to the block and rate. The group code is gccmen13. Please note that the letters are all lowercase.
Reservations may also be made by calling 610.825.8000. The cutoff date for the discounted accommodation rate is August 21.
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Tennis Attire and Footwear
All white tennis specific 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. Cotton tee shirts are not permitted. 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 / Full Feed in Consolation
Main draw matches will be best of three Tiebreak sets, the Coman tie break will be used.
Consolation will be a full feed in through the quarter finals, match format will feature a third set tie break in lieu of a full third set.
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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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2013 USTA National Tournament Survey - Attention Players, your feedback is important to us! Copy this 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, August 12, 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: 350025313 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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