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GIRLS DRAW CHANGE:
The G14 draw has been updated as of 5:00pm on Thursday. Please check the draw carefully.
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WELCOME
On behalf of Boise State Women’s Tennis and the USTA Intermountain Tennis Association, we would like to welcome you to Boise and the 2010 Sweetheart Circuit Tournament!
All matches will be played at the Boise State BOAS Tennis Center. As a USTA sanctioned tournament, all matches will be played in accordance with USTA rules and regulations. Singles matches will be the best of three tie-break sets using regular scoring. Doubles will be 8-game pro sets.
The Point Penalty system and the USTA Intermountain Standards of Good Conduct will be strictly adhered to. Your sportsmanship and behavior reflects on all those that support you.
PLEASE REMEMBER!
• Players are responsible for checking the draw prior to each round. Updated draws will be posted at the BOAS Tennis Center and on the tournament website at usta.com. Please review your draw carefully!
• Check in a minimum of 15 minutes prior to your scheduled match time. When you check in, you must be prepared to immediately walk out on the court to play your match.
• Due to the close proximity to the players in the BOAS Tennis Center bubbles please respect those that are playing on near courts. Enter only in between points and restrict your talking and activity as much as possible. Cell phones and similar devices must be turned off inside the bubbles. Players are subject to point penalties if play is disrupted.
• If you have to leave the tournament early because of travel reasons, you will not get credit for the tournament. If you must withdraw from the tournament due to injury or illness, you must mail a note from a Boise doctor to the Intermountain Tennis Association office within seven days of the completion date of the tournament. Faxes are not accepted.
• Players are required to be dressed in appropriate tennis attire for all matches.
Once again, welcome and good luck!
Pam Brewer
Tournament Director
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NO MANDATORY CHECK- IN ON THURSDAY NIGHT
Since most people will be traveling on Thursday evening, there will not be an mandatory check-in. Players can get their packet and shirt at their first match.
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COURT AVAILABILITY THURSDAY NIGHT
From 7-9pm there will be three courts available to tournament participants for hitting (compliments of the tournament). Reservations WILL NOT be taken. Courts are first come - first serve. You will be expected to share courts if necessary. Please be considerate to all tournament players wanting to hit.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Courts at BOAS Tennis Center will be available between 7:00-8:00am each morning before matches start. Courts are available on a first come –first serve basis at no charge (compliments of the Tournament) and limited to one-half hour. NO court reservations will be accepted. Players are expected to share courts if necessary.
You may call The Boise Racquet and Swim Club for courts. All guest and court fees are the responsibility of the player 208.376.1052.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
All matches will be played at the BOAS Tennis Center, Boise State University 1507 S Oakland
more info
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DRAW FORMATS
SINGLES: If number of entries is not conducive to the Compass Draw, the format may be changed to get you the maximum number of singles matches possible. Format will be best two out of three sets.
DOUBLES: Doubles will be 8-game pro-sets with a first match consolation. If you do not have a partner, please email the tournament director to get paired up. We encourage all players to play doubles!
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Spring Hill Suites - Park Center located at 424 E Park Center is offering a tournament rate of $79. Contact the hotel directly at 208.342.1044 (mention Sweetheart Tournament) or use the link to make online reservations.
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BOISE INFO
Parking: Parking is available in the Tennis Center lot FREE - Compliments of the tournament
PRACTICE COURTS
BOAS Tennis Center: 7:00-8:00 am each morning before matches start, courts are available on a first come-first serve basis at no charge (compliments of the tournament). Courts will be limited to one-half hour and player are expected to share the court if necessary. NO TOURNAMENT COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE FOR PRACTICE AFTER MATCHES START FOR THE DAY
Boise Racquet & Swim Club: 1116 N Cole Road 376.1052
Players are responsible for making their own arrangements and for any court/guest fees. Please understand, private clubs are not obligated to provide courts for outside use.
TENNIS EQUIPMENT/ RACQUET STRINGING
Overhead Smash Tennis & Apparel
8901 Fairview and Boise Racquet & Swim Club 321.9200
PERSONAL SERVICES (sprains, taping & massage)
The Athletic Training Center 10259 W. Emerald St. 658.0602
HOSPTIALS / URGENT CARE
St. Lukes Hospital 190 E. Bannock 381.1200
St. Alphonsus Hospital 1055 N. Curtis Rd. 367.2121
Primary Health Urgent Care 1209 Broadway 342.1222
Idaho Sports Medicine Institute 1188 University Drive 336.8250
IMPORTANT NOTE
Due to liability issues, the tournament desk will not have any over the counter (OTC) pain relievers available to players, coaches or parents.There will be ice bags and tape available.
FOOD – Your Boise Visitor Guide contains a list of restaurants in Boise, here is a list of those nearby.
FAST FOOD
Near BSU
Starbuck’s 1100 Broadway and Corner of Univ. & Capital
Big Juds 1289 Protest Ave.
Quizno’s Corner of Univ. & Capital
Cobbys 1030 Broadway
Subway 1120 Broadway
McDonalds 1375 Broadway
Burger King 1121 Broadway
Wendys 1180 Broadway
Taco Bell 1420 Broadway
Del Taco 1306 Broadway
Baja Fresh 980 Broadway
SITDOWN
Near BSU
Murphys American 1555 Broadway 344.3691
Perkins Variety 300 Broadway 395.1531
Red Robin Burgers/Variety 211 E. Park Center Blvd 344.7471
Chilis Southwest 916 Broadway 389.2200
Barbacoa Steak/Variety 276 Bobwhite Ct. 343.3430
Ram American 709 E. Park Blvd. 345.2929
Busters American 1326 Broadway 345.5688
Smoky Mountain Pizza/Pasta 415 E. Park Center Blvd. 429.0011
Panda Chinese 415 E. Park Center Blvd. 336.3113
La Tapita Mexican 401 E. Park Center Blvd. 343.6403
Downtown
PF Changs Asian 391 S 8th 342.8100
Bittercreek American 246 N 8th 343.3119
Café Ole Mexican 404 S 8th 344-3222
Spaghetti FactoryItalian 620 W. Idaho 344.5200
Pollo Rey Mexican 8th and Idaho 345.0323
Table Rock American 705 Fulton 342.0944
Yen Ching Chinese 305 N. 9th 384.0384
ENTERTAINMENT
YMCA 1050 W. State 344-5501 Water Slides, Swimming, Basketball
YMCA – WEST 5959 N Discovery 377-9622 Rock Climbing, Workout facilities
Egyptian Movie Theater 700 W. Main St. 342-1441 Single movie theater
Edwards 21 7701 Overland 377-1700 21 screens, restaurants, arcade
Edwards 9 300 S 8th 9 screens
Ice World 6988 S. Eisenman Road (Outlet Mall) Ice Skating
Boise State University Student Union 426-1456 Bowling, Billiards, Arcade
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, January 21, 2010 11:59:00 PM Mountain Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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