Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event : Girls 18 Singles, 02/24/2012, 9:30 AM. PST. Alternates By Event : Boys 18 Singles, 02/24/2012, 9:30 AM. PST
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**THANKS TO ALL THE PLAYERS AND PARENTS**
The Tournament Committee and the Palm Valley Country Club tennis staff would like to thank all the Players and Parents for playing and supporting the USTA National Open at Palm Desert and making it a successful event. We wish each and every one a very successful season and we look forward to seeing you next year. If you have any suggestions or comments that would help us make this event more succesful next year, please send me an e-mail at gordontzawtun@verizon.net. Best wishes to all and have a very safe journey back home.
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** SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS **
There were so many deserving players for the sportsmanship award but we had to make a very tough decision in selecting only one Girl and one Boy for this award.
For the Boys the committee selected Ryan Agbayani and for the Girls it was Gabrielle Otero. Each will receive a gift certificate from Best Buy for the amount of $100.00. Your behaviour on and off the court is to be admired. The Tournament Committee wish you the best in all your endeavours.
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** PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE DRAWS **
We have had very late withdrawals by players. In both Boys and Girls singles draws the seeds had to be re adjusted due to top seeded players withdrawing very late. Please double check the draws before leaving to go to the tournament site. ( Friday February 24th, 2012, 10:15 PM PST )
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** ON SITE ALTERNATES **
If you want to show up as an on-site alternate, You must show up at Palm Valley Country Club 1/2 hour before the first match starts on Saturday February 25th. Sign in and we will take players by order of the national standing list (Players who are already on the alternate list have priority over players who are not.)
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** DOUBLES **
All competitors that have been selected for singles will be eligible for doubles. Please contact the tournament director via e-mail for doubles registration at gordontzawtun@verizon.net. If you wish to play doubles you must sign up with a partner by Thursday February 23rd, 2012 at 9:00 PM Pacific standard time. All first round doubles matches will start on Saturday February 25th at 8:30 AM.The Tournament Director is not responsible to match a player with a partner, but we will do our best to assist you. All doubles matches are an eight game pro set with a tie break at 8-8.
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** USTA TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES **
Rules - USTA rules govern play. ALL MAIN DRAW SINGLES matches in all age divisions of Boys and Girls 14-18's will be best of 3 tiebreak sets. ALL CONSOLATION MATCHES in all age groups Boys and Girls 14-18's will be best of 3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak (10 point) played in lieu of the third set. ALL DOUBLES will be 8-game pro-set with a match tiebreak (10-point) at 8 games all..
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** MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK IN **
Mandatory means just that. All the Players must check in on Friday February 24th, at the Palm Valley Country Club between 4:00 PM and 8:00 PM. However, if you are not able to make it on Friday evening, please inform me by e-mail and fax the USTA & MEDICAL RELEASE FORM in before Friday. Please check in at the tournament site on Saturday morning at least half hour before your first match.
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** MEDICAL RELEASE WAIVER **
MAKE SURE TO USE THIS FORM - IT WILL SAVE MUCH TIME DURING CHECK IN.
Medical Release Forms have to be FULLY completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Parents, please do not send your child without this form completed. Print it now to save time and frustration later. This form has to be completed and signed in order to check in.
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** AIRPORTS **
The closest airport is Palm Springs International airport. It is about 15 miles from the tournament sites and hotels.
Next closest airport is Ontario International airport. it is about 85 miles from the tournament sites and hotels.
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** TOURNAMENT HOTELS **
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JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort and Spa.
74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No: ( 760) 341-2211
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Marriott Courtyard.
74895 Frank Sinatra Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No.(760) 776-4150
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Hampton Inn and Suites.
74900 Gerald Ford Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Please call Sejal Bhakta at (760) 340-1001
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** TOURNAMENT SITES **
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1. Palm Valley Country Club. (PVCC)
39205 Palm Valley Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No: (760) 345-2745
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2. Indian Ridge Country Club. (IRCC)
76375 Countyr Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No: (760) 772-4432
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3. JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa. (JWM)
74855 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No. 760-341-1893
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** SPORTS TRAINER **
There will be a certified sports trainer at the Palm Valley Country Club (the main tournament site) during the tournament. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine, even to adults. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc.
If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest that you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, you may incur suspension points for withdrawal. Remember you must withdraw in person to the Head Referee.
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** STRINGING SERVICES **
There will be Experienced Stringers at all the tournament sites during the event. Cost with your own string is $15. ALL the pro shops at the tournament sites also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.
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** PRO SHOPS **
ALL the tournament sites, have a fully stocked Pro Shop. The Palm Valley Country will have tournament discounts of 35% off regular priced clothing. Shoes, Racquets, Bags and other assesories will be 25% off.
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** PRACTICE COURTS / HITTING PROS **
Rental courts for practice and hitting Pros are availabe at the following clubs. Please call each club directly.
Palm Valley Country Club : (760) 345-2745 /
Indian Ridge Country Club: (760) 772- 4432 /
JW Marriott Desert Springs Resort & Spa : (760) 341-1893
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This USTA National Open is held in the beautiful resort city of
Palm Desert California, also known as the play ground of the
"Presidents". The weather is always nice and the tennis facilities
are top notch.
4 players are selected for each site from the most recent National Standings List of the next lower age division and 28 players are selected for each site from the age division of the event
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, January 26, 2012 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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