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IMPORTANT--PLEASE READ--Directions
The map above doesn't work. The best address for Fairview Park Tennis Courts is to use the Temple B'nai Abraham address: 1326 W. Eldorado Street, Decatur, Illinois 62522. This address will get you inside the park. Then look for signs. Our phone number is 217 421-7432. The park, at the corner of Fairview Avenue and Eldorado Street is located right next to Millikin University. The Decatur Athletic Club (217 423-7020) is located at 1010 West South Side Drive, Decatur, Illinois 62521.
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Starting Times
Look on the draw sheets. The first match time is listed.
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Tournament Schedule Update
Men's 35s and Men's 75's will play to completion on Saturday. Men's 45's will play through the quarterfinals on Saturday. Men's 55's, 60's, 65's and 70's will play through the semifinals on Saturday. If we can play more matches on Saturday and keep the integrity of the tournament, we will.
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Stringing
Please have your racquets in order as there is no stringing on demand for this event.
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Fairview Park Tennis Complex
This Midwest Section Men's Senior Tournament will be held at the Fairview Park Tennis Complex located in beautiful Fairview Park. The tennis center was named a 2008 USTA National Outstanding Tennis Facility and has nine tournament quality courts. Shower facilities are available but players need to provide their own towels.
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Tournament Sites
It is our intention to play the entire tournament at the Fairview Park Tennis Complex. If draw sizes are large, the Decatur Athletic Club's indoor courts may be used for early rounds. Otherwise, all matches will be played outside unless weather forces us inside.
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Registration
Tennis Link Only!
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Divisions held at this tournament
SINGLES---Men's 35 and over singles, Men's 45 and over singles, Men's 55 and over singles, Men's 60 and over singles, Men's 65 and over singles, Men's 70 and over singles, Men's 75 and over singles, Men's 80 and over singles, DOUBLES---- Men's 35 and over doubles, Men's 45 and over doubles, Men's 55 and over doubles, Men's 60 and over doubles, Men's 65 and over doubles--- DOUBLES EVENTS MAY BE COMBINED
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Scoring
All main draw singles matches will be two out of three sets regular scoring. Consolation singles and main draw doubles will be two sets with a match tie-breaker in lieu of third set.
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Doubles Sign Up
Doubles sign up ends at 12 noon on Saturday, August 17th.
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Entry Restrictions
Players may only play in one singles event and one doubles event.
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Seeding
Seeding will be done by the most current Midwest 12 Month Rolling Standing List as of the tournament entry deadline.
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Monday August 19
The tournament date lists Monday August 19. We are not planning on using this date unless draw sizes would warrant it. In the past, we have not had draws larger than 16 players so it is doubtful we would need Monday to play on. Our intention is to end the tournament Sunday.
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Check In
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your start time at your site.
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Draw sizes
All singles draws will be limited to 32 draw. Doubles limited to 16 draw.
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Refunds
No refunds once draws are made.
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Hotel
The tournament hotel is the Homewood Suites by Hilton Decatur-Forsyth. The address is 333 West Marion Avenue, Forsyth, Illiniois, 62535. The phone is (217) 877-0887. Please mention that you are with the USTA/Midwest Hard Court Championships to get the following rates: King Studio suite--$109.00, King 1 Bedroom $109.00. There are limited rooms available on a first-come, first serve basis. All rooms are released one week prior to the tournament. If the hotel has rooms available for last minute inquires, they will honor the rate.
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T-shirts
T-shirts for all entered. Sizes not guaranteed.
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Practice Courts
There are no warm up courts after 8 am. Indoor courts are available at the Decatur Athletic Club for $24 per hour. Please call 217 423-7020 with credit card for reservations. Kiwanis Park is also a good practice site which is located 5 minutes away.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, August 14, 2013 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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