All Matches Recorded
All matches will be recorded in HD. The recordings, in
flash drive format will be available for purchase by tournament competitors at
a moderate cost. This is a great service
which can be used as a developmental tool to move your game ahead or simply as
a historical archive of your matches. After your match call Lakewood Tennis Center to
order yours - 562-496-3530. You’re match Video will be sent to you through your
email within 2 days after ordering.
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WELCOME ALL PLAYERS:
The information posted on this site has been provided to give you as much information as possible prior to your visit to Long Beach, CA and to reduce the number of phone calls and e-mails to the Tournament Director. Additional information will be added as it becomes available, so please continue to check this site for updates and/or changes. If your questions are NOT answered here on TennisLink, please email all requests to the Tournament Director - Cathy Jacobson-Guzy, at first.serve@verizon.net.......We look forward to your participation in the 2014 LONG BEACH OPEN....GOOD LUCK
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ATTENTION....GET HI-DEF VIDEO OF YOUR MATCHES!!!
NEW THIS YEAR....During the LONG BEACH OPEN, All matches played at the El Dorado Park Tennis Center will be recorded in HIGH DEFINITION. These recordings, in flash drive format, will be available for purchase by tournament competitors at a moderate cost. ($35.00 - P.C. or $40.00 Mac) This is a great service which can be used as a developmental tool to move your game ahead or simply as a historical archive of your matches. Check in at the Pro Shop to find out how to order yours. (Bring in your own 4 GB USB flash drive and get $5.00 OFF).
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ATTENTION ALL COLLEGE PLAYERS:
This tournament usually attracts several top OPEN players in Southern California. We understand that NCAA rules do not allow college players to accept prize money. College players will be able to receive certain expenses, provided that the proper forms and receipts are turned in to the tournament director.
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GENERAL INFO:
The 85th Annual Long Beach Open will be held over two weekends, September 27-28 & October 4-5, 2014 at the El Dorado Park Tennis Center, located at 2800 N. Studebaker Rd. Long Beach, CA 90815. All matches will be played between 11:00 am & 6:00 pm. For more specific information please visit tennislink/usta.com or call the El Dorado Park Tennis Center at (562) 425-0553 or e-mail the tournament director at first.serve@verizon.net
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DRAWS POSTED:
DRAWS WILL BE POSTED ATER 6:00 PM ON THURSDAY, SEPT 25th. ALL PLAYERS are responsible for the DAY & TIME of their first-round match. Please check online by using the tournament ID# 651756314 at www.tennislink.usta.com.
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SCORING:
All matches will be the best two(2) of three(3) sets using regular scoring. A USTA 12 point tiebreaker will be used for sets after 6 games all to determine the set winner.
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PRIZE MONEY & NTRP AWARDS:
The Champion & Finalist in each OPEN SINGLES division will receive a CASH award based on draw size. Cool prizes will be awarded to the various NTRP divisions.
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CHECK-IN INFO:
Players are advised to check in at least 15-minutes before their scheduled match. Both players must check in as a Doubles Team.
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DEFAULTS:
A 15-minute default rule will be enforced. Any player is defaulted at 15-minutes past scheduled match time.
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LATENESS ISSUES:
Lateness Penalties are as follows: without prior communication with tournament director
5 min or Less - Loss of toss + 1 game 5:01-10:00 minutes - Loss of toss + 2 games 10:01-15:00 minutes - Loss of toss + 3 games More than 15:00 minutes-Subject to default
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WARM-UP:
Match warm-up time will be at least five (5) minutes. practice serves shall be taken during this time.
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LATE ENTRY FEE:
We will impose a $5.00 Late Entry
Fee to ALL entries received AFTER Registration Deadline if you miss online registration.
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RELEASE & INDEMNIFICATION:
RELEASE: As part of
the consideration for my participating in this tournament, I release,
discharge, and immediately and actively defend and hold harmless First Serve
and the City of Long Beach and any director, officer, employee, from all
demands, causes of action, suits contracts, agreements, obligations, covenants,
defenses, costs, liabilities and judgments, whatsoever, known or unknown,
suspected or unsuspected, in contract or in tort which I might have against
them, arising from my participation in this tournament.
INDEMNIFICATION: I hereby waive all claims and demands against First Serve and the City of LB for any loss, damage, injury (including death) or claim of any kind arising from, related to or caused by my participation in this tournament and agree to indemnify, immediately and actively defend, and hold harmless the Parties from all loss, liability, damages, costs, and expenses (including actual attorney’s fees) arising from or related to same.
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If you have a major time conflict you must let the tournament
know before tournament deadline.
E-mail address first.serve@verizon.net
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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, September 24, 2014 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: 651756314 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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