Senior Slams Hard Court at Yale University 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85

Read Laury Hammel's Breaking News article - "Yale Hard Court NE Senior Slam a Rousing Success!" Tournament photos included! more info

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August 5-8, 2010 more info

August 5-8, 2010 more info

September 2-6, 2010 more info

It was a great weekend for tennis and socializing at New England's first Senior Slams event! Special thanks to Ken & Dorcas Miller, who have worked for almost two years planning and setting up the tournaments.

Also thanks to tournament director Todd Nicholson for organizing the details, and to Matt Fraenza for assisting at the tournament desk and with the mike. USTA Official Tom Fayed commented that this was a great group of players to work with, and we at USTA New England second that.

To USTA New England,
I've been a New England USTA member for over 25 years and usually play 3-6 tournaments each year. The experience has been one of the highlights of my sports life. I have my favorite tournaments that I try to play each year and this past week I added another tournament to that list of favorites. The Senior Slam at Yale was a well- organized, expertly run tournament in a great venue. The tournament director, Todd Nicholson, was competent, very friendly and accomodating, as was his assistant Matt Fraenza.

This was the first tournament that I've played where singles stakes were used and where there was a tournament referee. The referee, Tom Fayed, would walk from court to court monitoring play and insuring that play was moving properly. These are just some of the reasons that this tournament has gone to the top of my favorites list.

I've heard that Ken & Dorcas Miller were prime movers behind organizing the New England Senior Slams. My thanks and sincere congratulations go out to them for great work. I hope that senior slams will continue for a long time. The seniors who missed this tournament missed a great experience.

p.s. The cocktail party was a big success too.

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Tournament players may book rooms at this four diamond property at a preferred rate of $124 per night (based on availability) Please call 203-772-6664 or book online. Refer to NH Tennis or Tennis when booking to receive the discount. more info

Clarion Hotel & Suites 2260 Whitney Ave., Hamden, CT 06518 < > Players must call 203.288.3831 to make reservations - Must mention Yale Tennis to get the group rate of $109.00 per night. Complimentary parking available. more info

Players participating in the Senior Slam at Yale are admitted to the cocktail party at no charge. Guests are $25 per person at the door. (cash or check) Players who are participating in two events may bring one guest at no charge. MENU Stationary Display Artisan Cheese Display w/ sliced imported & domestic cheeses served with red grapes & assorted crackers Baskets of Cumin Toasted Pita Chips served w/ artichoke & spinach dip, creamy roasted garlic hummus & plum tomato, fresh basil & garlic chutney Assorted Mini Cocktail Wraps Hot Stationary Hors D’evours Thai Veggie Spring Rolls w/sweet chili dipping sauce Coney Island Franks in a Blanket Stuffed w/sauerkraut & deli mustartd Coconut Shrimp w/orange ginger dipping sauce Chocolate Dipped Strawberries Assorted Mini Italian Pickup Pastries & Cheesecakes

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Doubles draws will remain open for doubles events only through Wednesday June 9th at 9pm. The draws and starting times for these events will be posted later that night.

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