Tournament Desk and Information Line
Tournament Desk and Information Line: (305) 588-0564
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Format, Ball and Surface
The format for the tournament will be two of out of three tiebreak sets. We will use Penn Extra Duty balls and the surface is HARD COURTS.
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Consolation Rounds
Please note that the format for consolation is an 8 game PRO set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8-8. Please advise the tournament desk if you plan to play in the consolation rounds.
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SAVE THE DATE: Andrea Shumate Memorial Tennis Classic
Join us the weekend of June 27 - 30 for a great weekend of tennis celebrating the short life of Andrea Shumate and awareness for sarcoma cancer. We will have a PRO AM on Friday, June 27th from 11:00 - 1:00 at the Fairmont Turnberry Isle Resort. Pros interested in playing (the Pros will receive payment), please contact Lynn Jaimes at (305) 588-0564. Saturday, June 28th will start the USTA Prize Money Men's and Women's Open event at the Paul J. Maxwell Tennis Center. Complementary massages for players, tshirts, breakfast, trophies, doubles and prize money!! Mark your calendars to join us this special weekend for a great cause!!
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OLD CELL PHONE LYING AROUND???
As many of you know, we are collecting old cell phones that are donated to a recycling company that in turn donates money to the Shumate Family in memory of Andrea Shumate.
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Prize Money Breakdown
Please note the following PRIZE MONEY BREAKDOWN: Men's Division: Champion: $300.00, Finalist: $150.00 and 3rd Place: $100.00. Women's Division: Champion: $100.00, Finalist: $50.00 Please note that there will be playoff for 3rd and 4th place in the Men's Division only. Please note that if you are a current or prospective student you must complete the required expense sheet to cover your prize money winnings.
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Directions from the FLORIDA TURNPIKE
From the Turnpike (the easiest!!): From the north or south, exit at Hollywood Blvd. At the end of the exit, go west (left) to 72nd Avenue traffic light. Make a left at the light on 72nd Avenue. Go to 1st stop sign about 1/2 mile down the road and make a right into the park
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Directions from I-95 coming from the SOUTH
Take 1-95 North to the Pembroke Road exit. At the end of the exit, go west to SW 72nd Avenue. Make a right at the traffic light onto SW 72nd Avenue (you will see Border Patrol on the corner). At the 1st stop sign, make a left into the park
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Directions from I-95 coming from the NORTH
Take 1-95 South to the Hollywood Blvd. exit. Go west at the end of the exit and follow the road west, you wil go under the Florida Turnpike (Hollywood Blvd. turns into Pines Blvd). At 72nd Avenue, make a left at the traffic light onto 72nd Avenue. Go to the first stop sign and make a right into the park.
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Directions from I-95 coming from I-75 (WEST)
Take I-75 North/South Exit Miramar PKWY East. Go east on Miramar Pkwy to University Drive. Make left onto University and go north. At Pembroke Road, make a right going east. Make left onto SW 72nd Avenue and go north. At first stop sign, make a left into the park.
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Official Hotel Information
The Official Hotel of the Challenger Tennis Academy is the Hollywood Beach Marriott, the phone number is (954) 924-2202. Ask for Cristina in sales and ask for the Challenger Tennis rate.
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Academies, Families and Groups
If you are playing with a training partner, academy team or group...please advise the Tournament Director in advance so you can be split up in the draw. You can email names to: jaimessportsinc@aol.com
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Withdrawals and Refunds
After the online entry deadline all withdrawals will not be refunded. Thank you for your understanding of this policy. If you must withdraw, please do so on the computer by going to "EDIT REGISTRATION" prior to the entry deadline.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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