THANK YOU ALL FOR MAKING IT A GREAT WEEK AT THE WEST SIDE!!
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IMPORTANT Parking Information
Players are invited to park in the lot next to the Stadium on 69th
Avenue. Please be sure NOT to park on the private streets surrounding
the Club. Cars parked on the private streets will be booted. PLEASE READ
THE SIGNS CAREFULLY!!
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Contact Information is Vital
Please be sure to provide an
email address and cell phone number when registering. This enables the
tournament to contact you with match time changes or other important
information.
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Players must play singles and doubles in the SAME AGE GROUP
This
enables us to play the maximum number of consolation matches on grass.
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Scheduling Requests
Email any scheduling requests to
tennisdirector@foresthillstennis.com BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. Every effort
will be made to accommodate scheduling needs as long as requests are received
before the entry deadline. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THIS TIME UNLESS
NECESSITATED BY WEATHER OR COURT CONDITIONS
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Seedings Will Be Done By The All Factors Method
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ALL WHITE DRESS CODE ON COURT
The West Side Tennis Club has an all white dress code for anyone on the courts. This includes hats, warm-ups and accessories. Shoes may have up to 50% color.
Please also be aware that GRASS COURT SHOES ARE NOT PERMITTED. This includes
the Adidas Feather and any shoe with nubs or protrusions on the sole.
Thank you for observing this club rule which protects the courts from
excess wear and tear and thank you for your understanding.
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PLEASE HYDRATE BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT
It is hot & humid in New York in July! Please start
hydrating as soon as possible so you will be prepared for the weather.
Hopefully it will be comfortable for the tournament but best to be prepared.
We want everyone to stay healthy and have a ton of fun!
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Wall Street Journal Article & Video about grass court tennis
Enjoy!
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Please Check Back For Periodic Information Updates
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Directions and public transportation information are available at www.foresthillstennis.com
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Hotel in Manhattan - Great Location & Great Rates
Best hotel deals are available online. Hotels near LaGuardia Airport are a short drive or cab ride from the club. For those interested in staying in Manhattan, the Park Savoy at 158 West 58th Street has small European style rooms but a great location near Central Park. Carnegie Hall, lots of restaurants and the F train which gets to Forest Hills in about 20 minutes. The phone number is 212-245-5755. Ask for Vesna.
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LOCAL HOTELS
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Paris Suites Hotel
109-17 Horace Harding Expressway, Queens, NY 718-760-2820 $125-$158 per night
Price
estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Tax not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Comfort Inn & Suites LaGuardia Airport
60-30 Maurice Avenue, Maspeth, NY, 11378 718-457-5555 $166-$174 per night
Price
estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Holiday Inn Express Queens- Maspeth
59-40 55th Road, Maspeth, NY $150-$169 per night 718-416-2500
Price estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Fairfield Inn LaGuardia Airport- Flushing
28-66 College Point Boulevard, Flushing, NY $161-$209 per night 718-888-9979
Price estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Sheraton LaGuardia East Hotel
135-20 39th Avenue, Flushing NY $249-$299 per night 718-460-6666
Price estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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The Parc Hotel
3916 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY $159-$199 per night 718-358-8897
Price estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Comfort Inn Flushing
133-43 37th Avenue, Flushing, NY, 11354 718-939-5000 $143-$169 per night
Price estimates for July 8th-16th, 2016 Prices subject to change Taxes not included Online booking may be cheaper
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Practice Courts
Friday, July 8 - Practice courts available from 10am-2pm
Saturday, July 9 - Practice courts available from 2-6pm
Sunday, July 10 - Practice courts available from 10am-3pm & 5-8pm Wednesday & Thursday, July 13 & 14 - Practice courts
available for 30s & 40s starting at
6pm
Practice courts may be reserved 24 hrs. in advance by calling the Pro Shop at 718-268-2300 x127. All white dress code applies.
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Pro-Am
Pro-Am will be on Sunday, July 10 at 3-5pm. Reception to follow. Please email Dina at westsideprotennis@yahoo.com to sign up. We will post the list of Pro-Am players on this web page a few days before the event. We may not be able to accommodate all players who wish to play but there will be courts available for those interested after the Pro-Am.
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Player Party
The Player Party will be held on Tuesday, July 12 on the Club Terrace at 6pm. Free to players. Door prizes!!!
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2016 National Tournament Evaluation
Your thoughts matter! Please complete the evaluation for this tournament by clicking
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NOTE: FIC may be full or modified. Different age groups will
start & finish on different days. Please check web site for
updated information.
All match times are subject to bad weather. Please check the internet or call the Pro Shop to confirm match times. The number is 718-268-2300 x127.
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Only Women's 40, 50, 60, 70 & 80 are ITF Sanctioned- Grade 2. ITF Sanction- Grade 2 Closed National Championship This tournament is sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) as a closed national championship. Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members.
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Official Ball: Wilson US OPEN Regular Duty
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For Adult & Senior National Rankings: This tournament will calculate as a Category I (10x). Champions will receive 1000 points.
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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 Saturday, June 25, 2016 1:00:00 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: 100205016 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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