Bocage Senior Invitational $$ **

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Tournament ID:	Dates:	Divisions:
703718808 Skill Level:	April 16-20, 2008	Men's Singles: 30-80 (FICQ) Women's Singles: 30-65 (FICQ) Men's Doubles: 30,40,50,60,70,80 (SE) Women's Doubles: 30,40,50,60 (SE) Mixed Doubles: 35,45,55,65 (SE)

Section:	District:	Surface Type	Draws Posted:	Last Updated:
Southern	Louisiana	Clay	4/14/2008	5/1/2008 10:11:25 AM (Central Time)

Organization
Org Name:	Bocage Racquet Club
Org Phone:	2259246273
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Org Address:	7600 Jefferson Hwy Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Map

Contacts
Director:	Edward Gaskell
Director Phone:	225-924-6273
Director Cell:	(504) 874-5999
Director Fax:	225-924-4437
Director Email:	edgaskell@bocagerc.org
Referee:	Denise S. Loveless-Forrest
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Entry Info
Entries Closed:	Thursday, April 10, 2008
Entry Information:	M(30-80)s,FICQ; W(30-65)s,FICQ; M(30,40,50,60,70,80)d,SE; W(30,40,50,60)d,SE; X(35,45,55,65)d,SE - $65.00 for first event; $43.50 for second event; $23.00 for additional events. All fees per player per event.
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MEN'S 40'S DOUBLES RE-DONE.

CHECK FOR NEW TIMES

60 DOUBLES DRAW REDONE WED

CHECK DRAW

SOME DRAWS REVISED TUESDAY

SINGLES SEEDS HAVE BEEN REVISED BASED ON INPUT AND A NEW SEEDING RULE THAT WE CAN ONLY HAVE 2,4,8,16,32 SEEDS PER DRAW AS PER NUMBER OF ENTRIES. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR MATCH TIMES AS SOME HAVE CHANGED! THANKS!

TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN

HONORARY TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN - FOUNDING MEMBERS - HARRY BARTON & FRANK SIMONEAUX / TOURNAMENT CHAIRMAN - BOARD MEMBER - SCOTT RUSSELL

SCHEDULING REQUESTS

WE WILL MAKE AN EFFORT TO ACCOMODATE SCHEDULING REQUESTS. REQUESTS MUST BE SUBMITTED BEFORE THE DRAWS ARE MADE BUT ARE NOT GUARANTEED.

SCHEDULE OF PLAY

SINGLES MAIN DRAW - ROUND OF 64 & 32 WEDNESDAY / ROUND OF 16 - THURSDAY / QUARTERFINALS - FRIDAY / SEMI FINALS - SATURDAY / FINALS & 3RD PLACE PLAY OFF - SUNDAY. //// SINGLES CONSOLATION - 1ST & 2ND ROUND -THURSDAY / 3RD & 4TH ROUND - FRIDAY / SEMIS SATURDAY / FINALS - SUNDAY. //// DOUBLES MAIN DRAW - ROUND OF 16 - THURSDAY / QUARTERFINALS - FRIDAY / SEMI FINALS - SATURDAY / FINALS - SUNDAY.

SCORING

MAIN DRAW MATCHES WILL BE 2 OUT OF 3 SETS REGULAR SCORING. CONSOLATION MATCHES THROUGH THE SEMI-FINALS WILL USE A 10 POINT TIE BREAK IN LIEU OF A 3RD SET. WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SCORING AS NEEDED IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.

SEEDING

PRELIMINARY SEEDINGS FOR SINGLES DIVISIONS WILL BE PUBLISHED BEFORE DRAWS ARE MADE. WE INVITE YOUR INPUT!

CLOTHING

ALL WHITE TENNIS ATTIRE MUST BE WORN. 10% COLOR TRIM IS PERMITTED. THIS APPLIES TO HATS VISORS, WRISTBANDS ETC. SLEEVELESS SHIRTS FOR MEN ARE NOT PERMITTED. COLORED WARM UPS ARE ALLOWED. COLORED SHOES ARE ALLOWED AT 50%.

BALLS

WILSON US OPEN CLAY COURT BALL

PLAYER PARTIES

THURSDAY NIGHT PLAYER WELCOME PARTY. FRIDAY NIGHT CRAWFISH BOIL & POOL PARTY WITH A CAJUN BAND!. SATURDAY LUNCH - BURGERS ON THE BALCONY. ALL PLAYER PARTIES ARE INCLUDED IN THE ENTRY FEE FOR PLAYERS. GUESTS AND SPOUSES MAY ATTEND FOR A SMALL FEE. Players can bring as guest to all of the parties for the tournament for $20. Just pick up your party guest pass at the registration desk!

LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNERS

Looking for a womens doubles partner in the womens 35 or 45 or a mixed partner for the mixed 35 or 45 doubles. Thanks - Charlotte Thompson - 678-357-3161 ******* Marc-Antoine Tremblay is looking for a (Men's 60 doubles partner and he may be reached at (903) 939-1021. ******** David Galpine looking for a 70's doubles partner - 530-251-6900.****** Anita klendjian ph: 919 610-2777 is looking for a women's 30 doubles partner.

RANKING POINTS

This is a 250 point tournament for Southern Ranking. Click the link to see all point totals for National, Sectional, and State. more info

PLAYER HOTELS

Quality Suites - 9138 Bluebonnet Centre Blvd Baton Rouge, LA 70809 Ph: 225 -293-1199 E-Mail info@qualitybatonrouge.com Rates - $80.00 per room Cut off Date – 4/7/2007 Group Number – 4254 Group Name – Bocage Senior Inv. ************************************************************************************* Holiday Inn Select – Executive Center, 4728 Constitution Ave, Baton Rouge, La 70808 Ph: 225-925 -2244 Rate - $89/ room. Rate reserved for Bocage Senior Invitational. If you have trouble with reservations Call Manager Amber Dore 225-930-0130.

DOUBLES ENTRIES

PLEASE REMEMBER!!!!-------In regard to allowing late doubles entries…ONCE YOU MAKE THE DRAWS, YOU CANNOT ALLOW ANY MORE ENTRIES. The doubles draws must be made after ALL entries have been processed. Laura Harris Beauregard Executive Assistant / Director of Community Development USTA - Louisiana

Player Selection Type

No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.

Entry Type

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, April 10, 2008 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

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