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Match schedule /Times/Draw
Play will begin at 8:00 am with all 16 girls matches. Boy's matches will follow at 9:30am. Players will be given 2 hours of rest etween singles play. 1 hour between doubles play. We will play 2 rounds of singles and doubles on Monday. The draw will not be done until Sunday and will not be posted until the start of play Monday. (This is protect the integrity of the draw from late withdrawls)
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Tournament Sites
***New Site*** This National Open has been moved to Western Michigan University. (Stowe is being resurfaced) This site is 1 mile down the road and is also a site for the Kalamazoo National Chps. Western has 20 courts!! The address for the school is 1903 West Michigan Ave. Kalamazoo Michigan 49008. Indoor sites may be used in the event of rain.
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Alternate lists
Players should be aware that the top 300 on the national list have priority in that age group. The top 200 of the age group below follows before the remaing older players are added.
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Players seeking Doubles Partners:
B-16/ William Genesen...Omsky, David.... G-16.....Hammond, Mercedes.....
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Doubles
All players will have the opportunity to find a doubles partner on site. Registration will not close until Monday at 12:00 noon. All players are asked to confirm their doubles partners at the tournament desk before their singles match. DOUBLES WILL START THE FIRST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. We will have a doubles sign-up sheet available at the desk. if you need a partner, sign up and we will help to match you with another person who also needs a partner. All doubles matches are an 8 game pro set with a match tie-breaker (first to 10 by 2) at 8-8. it is not the responsibility of the tournament to match a player with a partner, but we will do our very best to help.
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Tournament Check-in
Players are requested to Check- in 15 min before their scheduled matches at their site. There is no pre check-in on Sunday. Players that may need rackets strung on Sunday, may drop them off at the Kalamazoo YMCA before 5:00pm on Sunday.
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Matches
All USTA National Opens and
USTA Regional Tournaments - January, September & October Segments
Singles: 32 Draw FIC played through Semis 8 game pro sets, 3/4 Playoff
BG 18/16/14: Main Draw Best of 3 sets. FIC Best of 3 with a Match TB in lieu of the 3rd Set
Doubles: 16 Draw, Single Elimination, 3/4 Playoff 8 game Prosets (all divisions)
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Practice Courts
All are first come, first serve. We ask that players help each other and share. 4 courts will be held open onsite as practice courts at all times. Alternate practice site is Portage West Middle School (WEST): 7145 Moorsbridge Rd. Portage, MI 49024.
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Indoor Practice/Matches
Indoor courts for practice and matches include: Maple YMCA: 1001 W. Maple St. Kalamazoo, MI 49008. Portage YMCA: 2900 W. Centre St. Portage, MI 49024. ph... (269) 345-9622. Westhills Athletic Club 2001 South 11th Street Kalamazoo, MI (269) 387-0410
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On-site Alternates
If you wish to show up as an on-site alternate, players must show up at Stowe before 8:00am. 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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Stringing
Tennis Connection will maintain on-site stringing services. Prices dependent upon string requested.
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Awards
Awards will be presented to the top 6 singles finishers and 4 doubles teams in each age group.
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Flying to Kalamazoo
Kalamazoo is surrounded by many airports. There are locations and times to fit all budgets. Driving time from area airports are as follows: Kalamazoo- 5min. Grand Rapids-1 hour. Detroit-2 hours. Chicago-2.5 hours. Accent travel is a local agency that can help you with these travel plans. They can be reached at 269-382-1575. Ask for Rita
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Tournament Hotel
**The Radisson Hotel is a fantastic hotel in the heart of Kalamazoo. There are many fine restaurants within and surrounding the hotel. There is also a brand new movie theater and shops in a walking downtown. Most importantly, our tournament site is less than 2 miles away-- Reservations can be made at reservations@radissonkz.com or 269-384-2655. Block Name: USTA National Open 2012
Date of Event: 07/01/12- 07/04/12 Room Rate: $125.00+
****The Holiday Inn West is also a great property with an outstanding food service.
Block Name: USTA National Open 2012
Date of Event: 07/01/12- 07/04/12
Rooms Held: 23 (10/8/5 rooms held each night)
Room Rate: $89.00+
Reservations- 269-375-6000
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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, June 7, 2012 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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