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TOURNAMENT SURVEY
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THANK YOU FOR PARTICIPATING IN THE 83rd NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS CHAMPIONSHIPS
Thank you for participating in the 80 events of the 83rd National Public Parks Championships in Lexington, South Carolina. The tournament staff worked diligently to provide an enjoyable and competitive tournament experience for all participants. And Thank You especially to the Senior Age Groups for your patience during the rain delays and rescheduling hassles. If you have suggestions the Lexington tournament can benefit from or pass on to next year's host city for the National Public Parks Championships, please email.
***PLEASE REVIEW YOUR DRAWS AND REPORT ANY CORRECTIONS***.
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**FAMILY EVENTS TIMES AND DRAWS POSTED FOR TUESDAY AND WEDNESDAY**
ALL FAMILY EVENTS WILL BE BEGIN TUESDAY AND FINISH WEDNESDAY. MATCH TIMES AND DRAWS POSTED IN DRAWS.
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Registration
REGISTRATION - CHECK IN FOR THE TOURNAMENT IS BEING HELD AT THE RADISSON HOTEL ON WEDNESDAY NIGHT FROM 5 UNTIL 8 PM. If you are unable to check in at this time, you can go directly to the site you are scheduled to play. You can also check in at the Lexington County Tennis Complexr. Please make sure you register as soon as you arrive in town. It is imperative that we have a contact phone number for you while you are playing in the tournament.
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CASINO NIGHT PARTY
The Radisson Hotel will host an exciting and fun evening BEGINNING AT 6:30pm on July 30th: Casino Night, live band called “Fresh Air”, a delicious buffet and a kid's corner, all inclusive in the player's registration fee. Additional tickets for Casino Night will be available for purchase at registration and the night of the event at the Radisson. Dress for the event is casual. We are also having a “Kid’s Corner” , which will be in a seperate room at the hotel and will include a spaghetti and meatball dinner for your kids, “Popcorn Pizza” with a movie (Creative popcorn toppings) and the Columbia’s Children’s Museum (Ed Venture) will be on site. The party will be easily accessible from the rear parking lot of the hotel.
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NPPTC History
The National Public Parks Tournament Championship (NPPTC) was first held in St. Louis in 1923. Founded by Dwight Davis, who also created the Davis Cup, the NPPTC gave cities a chance to show off their best public parks players. Davis has a long and illustrious connection to public parks. As St. Louis park commissioner, Davis sponsored the growth of public facilities, and was responsible for construction of the country’s first municipal tennis court in St. Louis. His vision was to create an association that promoted the game, made tennis accessible to all, and encouraged communities to maintain and build tennis facilities and programs.
Since then, the tournament has seen many high points – up until 1968, the winners of the Open draws were given an automatic entry into the U.S. National Championships (now known as the US Open). And despite the fact that the event is played in a different city every year, players are loyal in traveling and supporting the event as they make friends in every state. Today, the NPPTA networks with park and recreation agencies and community tennis associations to advocate tennis facility and programming improvements.
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More than Tennis
Lexington County is located just across the Congaree River from the state capital of Columbia, SC. Enjoying more than 300 days of sunshine each year, visitors can expect to experience a variety of historical and cultural attractions, a world-class zoo, exceptional museums, outdoor recreation, festivals, parks and sporting event. For area and local attractions information click on more information link.
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Seeding Information
Senior Category II events were seeded by the National Competition Circuit Chairman and are posted above also. Seeding for the Family Divisions and NTRP are posted on the draws.
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Play Format
- The Junior Singles Divisions will play BEST of two sets, with a match tie-break to be used in lieu of a third set, if necessary.
- The Junior Doubles Divisions will play Single Elimination 8-game Pro-Sets.
- NTRP Singles and Doubles Divisions are single elimination and will play BEST of two sets, with a 10 point match tie-break to be used in lieu of a third set, if necessary
- The Senior age group Singles and Doubles are single elimination (Age Divisions: Open, through 90) and will play BEST of two sets, with a match tie-break to be used in lieu of a third set, if necessary
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Family Fun!!
The family divisions will offer something new for this tournament. All family divisions will be offered in two levels:
- Family Open Division (Players rated 4.5 and higher or any player requesting this level)
- Family Fun Division (Players rated 4.0 and lower)
- Register on line for the proper division: Husband/Wife, Father/Son, Mother/Daughter, Father/Daughter or Mother/Son
- Email the tournament director to request which division you would like to play
- Match play in these divisions will be on July 28th - 29th, 2009
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Tournament Open to players of All Ages and Ability Levels:
Junior Events will play July 25th - 28th
Family, Adaptive and Wheelchair will play July 28th - 29th
Adult/Senior Events will play July 30th - Aug 2nd
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RANKING LEVELS
- Adult NTRP and Family Divisions will be Southern 250 point and South Carolina Level 1
- Adult/Senior Divisions will be National Category II and South Carolina Level 1
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All Junior Divisions will be Southern Level 4 and South Carolina Level 2
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Prize Money
$5,000 of prize money will be awarded in the Age Division events
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FEES and EVENTS
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Tournament Rates:Tournament Entry Fee First Event: $ 50.00
Each Additional Event: $ 20.00 Entry fee includes admission to the Casino Night party, which will be held on July 30th from 7:00 PM until 10:00 PM at the Radisson Hotel and Conference Center on Bush River Road in Columbia. This event will feature a live band, buffet dinner, kid's activities and prizes. (Sponsorship opportunities for this event are still available). All players and visitors will also receive discount cards that will include discount offers for businesses in Lexington and surrounding areas. All offers will be valid during the week of July 25th through August 2nd.
There is a limit of One (1) singles event and a total of three (3) events per Person. A fourth event may only be in a family division.
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Tournament Headquarters
Radisson Hotel 1-800-333-3333 (Ask for National Public Parks Group). Tournament Promotional code: ** NATPUB ** Radisson Hotel has EXTENDED EARLY BIRD DISCOUNT ROOM RATE $99.00 + tax. THANKS TO RADISSON HOTEL FOR THIS COURTESY ROOM RATE TO THE NATIONAL PUBLIC PARKS CHAMPIONSHIPS.
Link to hotel web site www.radisson.com/columbiasc For all online Radisson Hotel tournament room reservations: ENTER PROMOTIONAL CODE** NATPUB **
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Airport and Rental Cars
The Columbia Metropolitan Airport (CAE) is less than fives miles from the Radisson Hotel Columbia and Conference Center. Scheduled airlines such as Delta, American, Continental, Con air, US Air and Northwest Airlines provide air passenger service. Dollar Rent A Car at (803) 217-0270, and Thrifty Car Rental (803) 822-2300 are the official car rentals for LCRAC offering special pricing for the NPPTC. Thrifty Car Rental is located in terminal at the airport. Dollar Rent A Car will provide a free complimentary airport shuttle that will bring you to the Dollar Rent A Car location just minutes from the airport (avoids airport tax). A Dollar Rent A Car representative will also be at the host hotel for any non advanced bookings. There will be a shuttle available from the host hotel to the Dollar Rent A Car location for any car rental needs. For more info visit www.lexingtoncountytennis.com or click the more info button for a direct link.
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Shuttle Service
Complimentary shuttle service will be provided from the Lexington County Tennis Complex to and from the Radisson Hotel and other hotels along that route throughout the tournament
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Match Play and Rest Periods
Players entering multiple Senior and NTRP events should expect to play matches in different events with Minimum rest periods.
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Age 10 and Under
Quick Start format: All players in the 10 and under divisions will use the quick start format. The play will be on a 60’ court with a low compression ball. The 10-and-under group should play the best of three sets and the first to win four games wins a set. For the third set, the first player to win the seven points wins the match. ALL 10 AND UNDER PLAYERS WANTING TO PLAY ON A REGULAR COURT WITH REGULAR BALLS SHOULD ENTER 12 AND UNDER AGE DIVISION EVENTS.
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Event Entry Limits
Players are limited to One (1) singles event and a total of three (3) events per person. A fourth event may only be in a Family Division (Father-Son Mother-Daughter or Husband-Wife, etc...).
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Play Surface
All Senior age division 35 and up play will be on Clay Courts. NTRP Adult, Juniors, Family, Wheelchair and Open Divisions will play on Hard Courts.
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Need a Doubles Partner?
Please look at the competitor’s list and select a name. We will share contact information to help you contact players. (email your request). However, It is the player’s responsibility to contact a partner and then both players must confirm the team by email to the Tournament Referee’s email. (Important: make sure we reply back to you to confirm receipt of the e-mail). In your email, please include both players full names, event requesting and telephone contact numbers.
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Junior Doubles Events
The Juniors Doubles registration will be open until Saturday afternoon at 2 PM to allow time for players to confirm their partners. Doubles will begin on Sunday afternoon during the junior’s events. (July 25 – 28).
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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 Sunday, July 19, 2009 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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