TIMES FOR SUNDAY MATCHES
Times for matches on Sunday may be adjusted. Be sure to check with the Tournament Desk for final match times.
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NOTE FOR THOSE PLAYING AT SCOTT VALLEY
Those players and teams that are scheduled to play at Scott Valley will need to allow themselves 15 or 20 minutes longer to get to the facility since the parking lot will be closed. This means that you will need to park on the streets and walk to the club.
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Welcome to the 34th Annual Marin Senior LII National Championships
This Super Category II National tennis tournament will start on Wednesday June 9 with most Finals scheduled for Sunday, June 13. From Wednesday through Friday, play will take place at three venues: Mill Valley Tennis Club (MV), Harbor Point Racquet and Beach Club (HP), and Scott Valley Swimming and Tennis Club (SV), Saturday and Sunday play will be at MV. The tournament has $15,000 minimum in prize money.
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Sponsors
GOLD: Alan's Wine Cellar- Alan Abrams, Catamount Ventures, Piazza D'Angelo Ristorante, Harbor Point Racquest and Beach Club, Macys.com, Maher Advisors, Mill Valley Tennis Club, Morgan Lane Realtors- Kathleen Clifford, Post Street Orthopedics and Sports Medicine, Polo's Pro Shop and State Farm Insurance- Christie Kennett, Agent
SILVER: Bank of Marin, Fiscalini Cheeses and M/W General Contracting
BRONZE: Merrill Lynch- John Riley and Nike Tennis Camps- Charlie Hoeveler
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Schedule of Events
June 9, Wednesday 8am- Play begins at MV, HP & SV. 5pm- Wine Tasting at MV
June 10, Thursday 8am- Play continues at MV, HP & SV
June 11, Friday 8am- Play continues at MV, HP & SV. 5pm- Buffet at MV hosted by Piazza D'Angelo
June 12, Saturday 8am- Semi-Finals (and some selected finals) at MV
June 12, Sunday 8am- Remaining finals at MV
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Seedings and Draws
Seedings will be done by National Seeders. Entries close 5/25 at 11:59pm. Initial seedings will be posted by 5/29. Draws will be posted by 6/4. If you have any time constraints, please notify the Tournament Director prior to the close of the entries. Once draws have been made, it is unlikely that any accommodations can be made.
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Tournament Play
HP and SV have lighted courts, but play at MV will be restricted by darkness. Players must be available to play every day at 8am. Players are responsible for obtaining match times and locations by either checking the USTA website, tennislink.usta.com, Tournament ID 500009610 or calling the Tournament Desk. We will do our best to notify you of changes. Be sure to give the Tournament Desk your local contact information/
cell phone number at check in. USTA rules will be followed. The tournament is single elimination. Depending on numbers of entries, some events may be round robin. Best 2 of 3 sets. 12 point tiebreaker at 6-6 (Coman format). Regular scoring. Singles sticks will be used. Matches will be called at posted match times, not when courts are available. 10-minute warm-up including serves. Foot faults will be called. Proper tennis attire is required. Electronic devices such as cell phones and headsets will not be allowed during play. No refunds after draw is made. A roving referee will be at each venue. Some of the finals matches will be chaired. Players are to check in at the location of each of their matches. Prized awarded for all finalists winners only in round robins.
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Locations and Directions
The play will be at the three following locations. There will be a tournament desk at each location.
Mill Valley Tennis Club (MV). 285 Manor Drive, Mill Valley CA 415/388-2010. From 101 take E. Blithedale/Tiburon Blvd exit. Go west on E. Blithedale toward the town of Mill Valley. Turn right onto Carmelita after passing the Boyle Park tennis courts on the right. At the second stop sign, turn right onto Buena Vista. When the road divides, stay right and turn into the MVTC parking lot.
Harbor Point Racquet & Beach Club (HP). 475 East Strawberry Drive, Mill Valley CA 415/383-3448. From 101 take E. Blithdale/Tiburon Blvd exit, Go east on Tiburon Blvd. At 3rd stop light, turn right onto East Strawberry Drive. Drive about 1 mile, then turn left into the HP parking lot.
Scott Valley Swimming & Tennis Club (SV). 50 Underhill Rd, Mill Valley CA 415/383-3483. From 101 go west on E. Blithedale toward Mill Valley. 1/2 mile, right onto Camino Alto. 1/2 mile, turn right onto Vasco (becomes Underhill). Continue for approximately 1 mile to the club. At the bottom of the hill, turn right into the SV parking lot. Courts are on the upper level.
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Accommodations
There are several hotels/motels in close proximity to all three sites. Here are some: Mill Valley Inn- 800/595-2100, Acqua Hotel- 888/662-9555, Waters Edge- 877/789-5999, Travelodge- 415/383-0340, Corte Madera Inn- 415/383-0340, Marin Suites Hotel- 800/362-3372.
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Contacts
If you have any questions prior to June 9, contact the Tournament Director, Susan McShannock at 415/479-7142 or email her at smc@ioniancapital.com. During the tournament, you can contact the Tournament Desk at MV by calling 415/388-2010.
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REMINDER: Please check in at the site where you are scheduled to
play. Also, please check the tournament brochure for the schedule
of social events. Draws are anticipated to be posted by Friday June
4th. ****REMEMBER TO CHECK THE WEBSITE FOR POSSIBLE UPDATED DATES,
TIMES, AND SITES BEFORE PLAY
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, May 27, 2010 11:59:00 PM Pacific 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: 500009610 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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