Tournament Reports
Doubles Players Singles Players Singles Alternates
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MANDATORY PLAYER MEETING, REGISTRATION & DOUBLES SIGN-UP
Registration for all players will be held on Saturday, July 18, 2009 from 1:30pm-2:15pm at the Polo Club followed by a mandatory meeting and orientation from 2:15pm-2:45pm. At this time, players will confirm their doubles partner and/or have the opportunity to find a doubles partner.
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DRAW TIMES
All match times will be given out at the mandatory meeting at the Polo Club (main club house in the Laurels Room) on Saturday at 2pm.
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Opening Ceremonies
An Olympic style opening ceremony will be held Saturday, July 18th at 5:30pm (weather permitting) on court 11 at the Polo Club. Rehearsal for the ceremonies will be held at 5:00pm. ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR WHITE shorts/skirts and the official tournament t-shirt (provided during registration).
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Dress Code
Proper tennis attire is required at the Polo Club. Tennis themed t-shirts are acceptable and smooth soled tennis shoes are required for clay courts. White shorts or skirts are REQUIRED for the opening ceremonies.
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Match Format
The tournament will host 128 players with the modified compass singles draw and a 64 single elimination doubles draw. There will be a 3rd/4th play-off for singles and doubles.
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Player Camp
The Polo Club will host a warm-up camp featuring drills in the morning from 9:00am-11:00am and practice sets in the afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00pm begining on Thursday, July 16th-Saturday July 18th. The purpose of this camp is to familiarize players with the clay courts, the humidity and give all players an opportunity to play sets against each other. The fee is $60.00 per day (morning & afternoon sessions) or $40.00 per session. Please call the Polo Club Tennis Shop at 561-995-1260 to sign up.
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Practice Courts
Practice Courts are available Wednesday, July 15-Saturday, July 18 by calling the tennis shop at 561-995-1260. Starting Sunday, July 19 through the duration of the tournament, all practice courts will only be booked at the tournament desk on a first come-first served basis. Players having scheduled matches will be given priority. Court #'s 9-30, (west side of canal) will be open for practice Sunday, July 19-Saturday, July 25 from 7:00am-8:00am.
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Hotel Reservations
Welcome USTA Girls 12 National Championships - The official hotel for the tournament.
The Embassy Suites Hotel Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, is a Beautiful all-suite hotel, located in the heart of Boca Raton and conveniently located to the Polo Club Tennis Courts. The Suite room rate is $85.00 per night plus tax. Please click on "more info" to book your room reservation online or call hotel reservations directly @ 561-994-8200 and mention the group code QQT.
Hotel Amenities
• Complimentary Full Cooked to Order Breakfast
• Complimentary Managers Reception
• Spacious Two Room Suites
• Tropical Outdoor Heated Pool
• State of the Art Fitness Center
more info
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Private Housing
The tournament offers private housing for players only. If you need housing, please contact Jean Mills, Tournament Director, at 561-995-1280.
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There is a mandatory meeting, registration and opening ceremony
on Saturday, July 18, 2009.
For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 1
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This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.
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Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 25, 2009 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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