Welcome
The Germantown Cricket Club welcomes you to our club and the 2008 National Senior Men's Grass Court Championships. If you have any queries please don't hesitate to let us know.
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Practice Courts
Practice courts will be available at GCC on Saturday the 23rd, from 2pm. Courts are assigned on an as available basis and advance reservations are not permitted. When you are ready to play please see the grass court starter, located at the chalk board under the big tree by the courts.
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Thanks Sponsors
Without our tournament sponsors this event would not be possible. Thanks to our major sponsors: Duane Morris, Citizen's Bank, PECO, Guy Laren, Leadership Development Forum, Harmelin Media, USTA Middlestates, The Graham Company, The Bancorp Bank.
If you are interested in becoming an event sponsor please contact the Tournament Director, Lauren Verrall.
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Registration and Hospitality
Prior to your first match, please sign in at the Registration and Hospitality desk to ensure all details regarding your entry have been completed. The registration desk will be open Saturday the 23rd from 1 - 3 pm, Sunday from 11 am - 1 pm, Monday from 9 - 10.30 am and Tuesday from 9 - 10.30 am.
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Directions
Directions to the club are available by visiting our website. The club address is 411 W. Manheim St, Philadelphia, PA 19144. We are located approximately 15 minutes from Centre City Philadelphia and 25 minutes from the Philadelphia International Airport.
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Tennis Attire
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.
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Footwear
White tennis shoes are required. Shoes must be tennis specific. Cross trainers, running shoes and grass court tennis shoes are not permitted at any time throughout the tournament. Players will not be permitted on court with unapproved footwear (we will be strict with this policy this year to keep the courts in good condition, thanks for your understanding).
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Tournament Dinner
The tournament dinner will be held poolside on Tuesday, August 26th, cocktails begin at 6.30pm, dinner to follow. Casual dress. Tickets for guests are available.
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Consolation
A consolation in will be held for all events. Players will be automatically entered into the event.
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Inclement Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather we will do everything possible to keep the tournament running on schedule. If it becomes necessary to move matches to indoor venues players may be assessed a small fee per match to help cover court costs. More information to follow. During inclement weather my personal voicemail will be updated with any necessary messages. 215 438 9900 x118.
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Crowne Plaza Philadelphia Main Line
This hotel was previously the Holiday Inn, and is located about 10 minutes from GCC. The hotel has been refurbished since last year. We have recieved a special rate of $109 per night. Please reserve your room by Monday, August 18, 2008 to guarantee the special rate. You will enjoy complimentary parking, complimentary high speed wireless internet service, spacious guest rooms(with their choice of king-size or two double beds), CD player with sleep amenities CD, Large work desks, Telephone with any location retrievable voicemail and data port, Hairdryer, Coffee maker, Iron and full size ironing board, Complimentary cable channels and Handicapped accessible room. If your guests have some free time, they may enjoy a work out in the exercise room or a dip in our indoor pool.
Our hotel features whirlpool fitness center, business center, on-site car rental agency, FEMA approved, On-site restaurant and lounge, same day valet dry cleaning and safe deposit boxes. Please call 215 477 0200 to make your reservation. 4100 Presidential Blvd, Phila, PA, 19131.
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Hilton City Ave
A special rate of $119 per night has been arranged at the Hilton Hotel on City Ave.4200 City Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19131. The hotel is approximately 15 minutes from GCC. To make your reservation please call 215 879 4000. Parking is a flat rate of $5 per night (come and go as many times as you please). Reservations must be recieved by 08/02/2008 to ensure the special rate.
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Marriot Philadelphia West
Marriot Philadelphia West,
111 Crawford Ave, West Conshohocken, PA 19428. A special rate of $119 per night single/double has been arranged for tournament players. Please book by August 1st to guarantee the special rate. Reservations may be made by calling 610 941 5600 please quote reservation code UTAUTAA. The hotel is approximately 20 minutes from GCC.
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Other Venues
Matches may be played at other venues. Please be sure to check the venue of your match on the draw.
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Refunds
All requests for refunds must be submitted in writing. Refunds will not be issued after the close of singles and doubles entries.
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Sponsorship
Sponsorship opportuntities are available. Please contact me if you are interested.
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Number of Events Entered
Players may enter a maximum of two events.
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Doubles Draws
Doubles draws will be posted late on Sunday evening.
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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 Wednesday, August 13, 2008 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: 350905308 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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