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

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Tournament ID:		450737610
Dates:		June 10-13, 2010
Divisions:		M(50-85)sd,FMLC; W(50,60,70)sd,FMLC
Organization:		Yale University Tennis Center
		279 Derby Avenue West Haven, CT06516
Org Website:		www.cttennis.com
Director:		Todd Nicholson
Director Phone:		(203) 758-8828
Director Email:		info@cttennis.com
Section:		New England
District:		Connecticut
Surface Type		Hard
Entry Fee:*		$75.00 for singles. $50.00 per player for doubles. Maximum 2 events. Fee includes FMLC, player goody bag and cocktail reception.
Checks Payable To:		The Player's Edge Tennis Association
Send Checks To:		24 McDermott Avenue #282 Torrington CT 06790
Draws Posted:		6/8/2010
Tournament Website:		www.cttennis.com
Last Updated:		7/22/2010 12:57:07 PM (Eastern Time)

Entries Closed Monday, June 07, 2010

New England Senior Tennis Foundation - Senior Slams article & photos

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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Please make plans to play in the other 2010 Senior Slams Tournaments!

Senior Slams Clay Court at Concord Country Club 50, 55, 80, 85

August 5-8, 2010 more info

Senior Slams Clay Court at Beverly Golf & Tennis Club 60, 65, 70, 75

August 5-8, 2010 more info

Senior Slams Grass Court at ITHOF Newport 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 75, 80, 85

September 2-6, 2010 more info

THANK YOU FOR PLAYING!

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.

Comment received from a Senior Slams at Yale Player:

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.

Phil & Leah Kadesch Photo Gallery:

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The Omni New Haven Hotel is offering preferred rates

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

The Clarion Hotel in Hamden is offering preferred rates

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

Player Party is Fri 6/11 from 6-8PM at The Cullman Heyman Tennis Center

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

Cullman-Heyman Tennis Ctr. Indoor Courts will be used in the event of rain

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Doubles events will be held Saturday & Sunday

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.

New Haven Area Tourism Information

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Notes
All events are “Designated” for ranking purposes.

The 55, 65, 75, 80, and 85 events are offered for men only.

The notes below will be updated as information becomes available – please check back!

Parking is provided at Cullman-Heyman Indoor Tennis Center or Yale Avenue in the event parking lot is full.

All entrants will receive “goody” bag with prizes and Slams booklet.

Party with food will be held on Friday at 6PM.

Lunches available at nearby local restaurants.

Consolation format will be regular scoring except a 10-Point Match Tiebreak will be used in lieu of a full 3rd set. For very bad weather, other abbreviated formats may be used. Indoor backup if needed will be provided in the Cullman-Heyman Indoor Tennis Center which has eight courts.

All singles matches will use single sticks.

There will be playoffs for 3rd and 4th places, depending on the size of the draw.

If there are insufficient registrants in any event, registrants may be requested to play in a different division.

Prizes for winners and finalists will be Slam medallions (gold & silver) modeled on national gold/silver balls. Consolation winners will receive other prizes.

Player Selection Type
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry Type
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, June 07, 2010 8:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

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