USTA National Husband Wife Hard Court Championship

Thanks to all our great contributors - Bank of Oklahoma Mortgage (prize money), Boulevard Beer, Osage Marketing, Shasta Beverages, Jack Stack BBQ, Wolferman's, Prince, Silpado, AXA Advisors (the great tournament T shirts), Buca de Bepo, Helzberg, Tennis Set, NCES

On Friday, teams should expect to play during the day. Depending on # of teams, matches may begin as soon as noon but could be later. Two matches MAY be scheduled for Friday. Play will end by 6 p.m. to allow players to attend the player party Friday night.

The planning committee will host a player party (snacks, drinks) on Fri., July 21 at the Kansas City Explorers World TeamTennis professional tennis match. ... Player party from 6-7 pm., followed by FREE tickets to the match between the Explorers and Sacramento Capitals. ... Meal concessions available on site. Check web site for more details about WTT. more info

Michael Pizzuto of the BMSI Institute will be available 9:30 AM to 3 PM on Satr., July 22 of the tournament. 15-minute massage for just $10! Don't miss out on this great service. For Mr. Pizzuto's bio, go to web site. more info

Holiday Inn at the Plaza - E. 45th & Main, 64111; 2 blocks north of PTC; the Plaza Tennis Rate of $94.00; be sure to ask for the Plaza Tennis Center rate - call 1-866-917-5292; hotel offers free shuttle, free parking, free local and long distance calls, free high speed internet! .... Hotel #2 is Best Western Seville Plaza - 4309 Main St. KC, MO 64111; just 4 blocks from PTC. ... $84 rate. ... (816) 561-9600 more info

Please send a separate e mail by Fri., July 14 if you expect to be seeded. Include seeding information. Specific wins & losses is relevant; not W-L record

If rain, an additional match fee will apply for indoor courts.

Lots of great shopping, museums, and dining within walking distance or 5 mins. of courts on Country Club Plaza, Midwest's oldest shopping area more info more info

The PTC courts have been resurfaced in 2006 and now feature the official U.S. Open blue.

The USTA marketing agency will be visiting the site to interview players for the "This is My Court" campaign, sharing tennis experiences and stories for the usta.com web site.

Withdrawals after the draw is posted are not entitled to a refund. Sorry.

Racquet re-stringing service will be available at the end of the day each day. ... Racquets will be picked up Friday & Saturday night at the end of play and delivered the next morning. .. Payment will be by check or cash only. There will not be any racquet stringing available on Sunday.