USTA National Open Championships

This event is restricted to the following Junior players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees and asylees; Junior players residing in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Samoa or Guam and Canadian residents of British Columbia. You may be asked for proof of status. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2.a. INFORMATION SHEET USTA BOYS AND GIRLS 12 NATIONAL OPEN CHAMPIONSHIPS COOPER TENNIS COMPLEX May 17-21, 2003 Updated: 4/03/03 Dates: May 17-21, 2003 at the Cooper Tennis Complex. The championship will begin on Saturday and conclude on Wednesday. All finals are tentatively scheduled for play on Wednesday, May 21, 2003. This includes 3rd place and the consolation finals. Tournament Director: Kim Reser, 417/837-5800 Tournament Referee: Karol Wise Site: Cooper Tennis Complex, 2331 E. Pythian, Springfield, MO 65802; Phone: 417/837-5800; Fax: 417/837-5804; 17 outdoor hard courts Entry Fees: $75.00 for singles and doubles Check In: Friday May 16, 5:00pm-6:30pm CST at the Cooper Tennis Complex. A brief mandatory meeting for all players will be held at the close of check-in (6:30pm CST). Player Meeting: Friday, May 16; 6:30pm (mandatory); No draw times will be given out before this meeting Pre-Drill Session: Click on the Tournament Website link above to register online for the pre-drill session. The online cost for the drill session will be $15.00; online registration will close on May 9, 2003. Providing there is space available, players may sign-up at registration for $20.00. The Pre-Drill Session will begin at 7:30pm at the Cooper Tennis Complex. The purpose of the Pre-Drill session is to socialize with other players and allow players an opportunity to get comfortable with the playing environment Schedule of Play: Matches will begin at 9:00am Saturday May 17th. Both singles and doubles are planned to begin this day. Doubles sign-in will end at 8:30pm on Friday, May 16, 2003 (immediately following the pre-drill session). Doubles: If you plan to play doubles you may indicate this on your entry or at the mandatory check in on May 16th. If you do not have a partner, the tournament will try to assist you. There will be a sign-up for those players requesting a partner on the night of check-in. All players requesting partners must respect their pairings. Official Ball: Wilson USOPEN (extra duty; hard court) PracticeCourts: Prior to the tournament, outdoor tennis courts will be available for practice at the Cooper Tennis Complex on a first come first serve basis with a one (1) hour limit (no court fee to players). During the tournament, practice courts will be available at other satellite park locations on a first come, first serve basis. Host Hotel: Clarion Hotel, 3333 S. Glenstone, 417/883-6550. The hotel is about 15-20 minutes from the Cooper Tennis Complex. When making reservations identify yourself with the USTA Boys and Girls 12's National Open Championship. The room rate is $54.00 plus tax per night, up to 4 people per room. The Clarion provides a free shuttle to and from the Branson-Springfield Regional Airport upon request. Olive Garden, Applebees, Fridays, Cheddars, and the Battlefield Mall are all located within walking distance from the hotel.

Players are selected from a designated Section or District ranking list.

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 Wednesday, April 23, 2003 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

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