Singles Notes:
Entries close on Wednesday, August 20th. Draws for both Singles events will be made on Tuesday, August 26th. Singles play begins Tuesday, September 2nd. ALL WHITE TENNIS ATTIRE IS REQUIRED DURING PRACTICE OR PLAY. T-SHIRTS ARE PROHIBITED.
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Doubles Notes:
Entries close on Tuesday, September 2nd at 4:00 PM. Draws for both Doubles events will be made on Tuesday, September 2nd at 4:00 PM. Doubles play begins Wednesday, September 3rd. A sign-up list will be available at the Tournament Desk for players looking for a partner. The Director will not match up partners without approval by both players.
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Consolations:
There will be a consolation Singles and Doubles for first-match losers. SIGNUP IS REQUIRED. Consolation play will begin on Wednesday afternoon. Match tie-breaks (first to ten with a margin of two) will be played in lieu of third sets.
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Check-In:
Players may check-in early on Monday, September 1st after 3:00 PM, or after 9:00 AM on Tuesday, September 2nd.
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Rules for Practice and Play:
A few grass courts will be available for practice on Monday, September 1st after 3:00 PM. Please check at the tournament desk for court assignments. Practice must be limited out of consideration for our members during Labor Day. Times of the matches will be set by the Tournament Director. It is the player's responsibility to ascertain the time of their matches, so please check the tournament website after the draws are posted on Tuesday, August 26th. Players should report to the Tournament desk 15-minutes before the scheduled time of their matches. There will be a 15-minute default time.
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Special Hotel Rates:
Special hotel rates for players and their families have been arranged with the Ramada Inn, the Best Western Turtle Brook Inn, and the Marriott Courtyard Inn. Mention USTA Senior Men's Grass Court Championships to receive the preferred rate. Individuals pay their own charges directly. Reservations must be called in by July 31st. Ramada Inn 973-386-5622, Best Western Turtle Brook Inn 973-731-5300, Marriott Courtyard 973-669-4725.
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Dining:
Club dining facilities will be open to players and guests (closed on Mondays and Tuesdays). For evening dining, dress is business casual. Our club restaurant will accept checks, and all food purchased at our snack bar will be cash only. Courtside fruit, buns, soft drinks, etc. are complimentary.
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Banquet Dinner:
A dinner party for players and guests will be held at the Club on Tuesday, September 2nd. Cocktails will start at 6:30 p.m., and dinner will be served promptly at 7:30 p.m. Players will be guests of the Tournament Committee. Non-players charge will be $50. The Bar will be a “Cash Bar.”
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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 20, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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