USTA National Husband Wife Hard Court Championship

A special thank you to USTA Missouri Valley Section & Axa Financial Advisors, as well as Tennisset.com . ...

Thanks to: Sara Armer, Reece & Nichols Steven T. Osborne, CPA USTA-Missouri Valley, NCES Inc., Boulevard Brewery

Matches have been moved inside to Northland Racquet Club, 816 842 8811 - Main draw round of 16 that were at 8 AM are now at 9:00 & 10:30 AM original 8 AM consolation now at 11:30 AM main draw QF at 12:00 10:30 original time consolation to follow at 1:00

The tentative seeding is posted under the competitor list. ... If you wish to protest your seeding, send specific ranking or rating information by 2 p.m. Monday to the e mail on the home page.

This tournament guarantees three matches, including main draw, consolation and round robin. All NTRP levels are encouraged to participate. ...

This tournament is being held in conjunction with the USTA Missouri Valley Section Senior (50 & over) and Super Senior (combined age 120 or more) Husband & Wife. ... Click on the link for more information. more info

On Friday, teams should expect to play during the afternoon. Depending on # of teams, matches may begin as soon as 2 p.m. but could be later. Two matches back to back MAY be scheduled for Friday so there is time for the player party & WTT Explorers match at 7 p.m. on Friday.

There is a small extra fee for the party & match ($7.50 per person or $15 per couple). ... A player party will be held at approximately 6:30 p.m. (final time TBA) at the Barney Allis Plaza in downtown KC. This is the home of the World Team Tennis Kansas City Explorers. ... Immediate following the party, we can attend the pro tennis match featuring one of the worlds' top 5 doubles teams - Kveta Peschke and Rennae Stubbs. more info

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

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

Please send a separate e mail by Fri., July 4 if you expect to be seeded. Include seeding information. Specific wins & losses is relevant not W-L record. Verified NTRP levels also helpful.

Withdrawals after Mon., July 7 at noon are not entitled to a refund. Sorry.

We are pleased to announce the host "on Plaza" hotel for Plaza Tennis Center in 2008. ... Country Club Plaza Marriott, 816/531-3000 or 800/810-3708. .. The hotel overlooks the country club plaza with 239 spacious rooms, and a new coffee bar opening soon. .. Also features new beds from Marriott! .. $119 rate for s/d occupancy. more info

Formerly the Quarterage Hotel, the Q Hotel and Spa is Kansas City's first "green" hotel. ... 816/931-0001 $89 rate all season. ... Exactly 1.0 miles from PTC. ... More details soon. more info

The Holiday Inn Stadium Sports Complex has 165 guest rooms just 8.1 miles east of PTC, right next to Royals/Chiefs complex. ... Great $79 rate. ... 816/353-5300 or -1800-HOLIDAY. ... During April, the new Paddy O'Quigley's will open on site for your favorite post-match beverages and sports event. ... Hotel features renovated guest rooms and indoor heated swimming pool. more info

These are available free of charge on Friday, July 11 all morning until matches begin

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