FEMALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS TO RACHEL PIERSON OF THE USTA/MIDDLE STATES SECTION FOR EARNING THE FEMALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD.
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MALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
CONGRATULATIONS TO CHRISTOPHER VRABEL OF THE USTA/MID-ATLANTIC SECTION FOR EARNING THE MALE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD.
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ALTERNATES
YOU MUST SEND ME AN EMAIL (tennisnut@iname.com) WITH YOUR CURRENT AND CORRECT TELEPHONE INFORMATION IF YOU WANT TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS EVENT. IF YOU DO NOT EMAIL ME, I ASSUME YOU HAVE EITHER BEEN ACCEPTED IN ANOTHER EVENT OR NO LONGER WISH TO REMAIN ON THE ALTERNATE LIST.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
THE MEDICAL REALEASE FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN PRIOR TO FIRST MATCH. COACHES SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! THIS MUST BE TURNED IN AT CHECK IN/REGISTRATION.
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ADDRESS OF TOURNAMENT SITE
THE WESTTOWN SCHOOL, 975 WESTTOWN ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382. THERE ARE 14 COURTS AT THIS LOCATION AND WILL BE THE ONLY LOCATION USED FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY. THERE IS NO SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THERE ARE NO PETS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. PARKING IS TO BE IN THE WEST OR EAST PARKING LOTS OR THE LOT BEHIND THE ATHLETIC CENTER. NO PARKING ON TURF FIELDS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE CAR BEING TICKETED AND TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. CLOSEST AIRPORT TO TOURNAMENT SITE IS PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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PLAYERS MEETING/REGISTRATION-STAYBRIDGE SUITES, GL
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 5PM-7PM JULY 2ND AT THE STAYBRIDGE SUITES-GLEN MILLS, PA. FIRST MATCH TIMES, DRAWS, PLAYERS PACKET COMPLETE WITH MAPS, DIRECTIONS, ETC., WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. PLAYERS WILL CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK BEFORE EACH MATCH. WINNERS WILL REPORT RESULTS AND RETURN USED MATCH BALLS TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK. LOSER MUST REPORT FOR FEED-IN INFORMATION. THE RULES OF THE USTA SHALL GOVERN PLAY. THE 12 POINT TIE-BREAKER WILL BE USED IN ALL SINGLES MATCHES TIED AT 6-6. IN DOUBLES A 10 POINT TIE-BREAKER WILL BE PLAYED AT 8-8. THE POINT PENALTY SYSTEM WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
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WITHDRAWALS
IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTION AND WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT, IF NEED BE. PRIOR TO THE JUNE 6TH 11:59AM DEADLINE: GO TO USTA.COM AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT. ALL WITHDRAWS MUST BE EMAILED TO MONICA J. ANDROSKO, TOURNAMENT REFEREE (tennisnut@iname.com) OR FAXED (610-497-4683). BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE PLAYER'S NAME, AGE GROUP, REASON, AND REFERENCE THE 2013 NATIONAL OPEN. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER THE ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 6TH.
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ENTRY INFORMATION
PLAYERS MAY BEGIN TO ENTER FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES BEGINNING APRIL 25TH TO JUNE 6TH AT 11:59AM. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE DRAW. ONSITE DOUBLES ENTRIES CLOSE ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD AT 12 NOON! ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES BY THE DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD. ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO PLAYERS WHO WITHDRAWAL AFTER ENTRIES CLOSE ON JUNE 6TH. DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION INC., HAS SECURED GUARANTEED INDOOR BACK-UP THROUGHOUT THIS EVENT. IF FORCED INDOORS, PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY, $10.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH. THIS ENSURES THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT ON TIME, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATE POINTS ARE AWARDED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
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DOUBLES EVENT
DOUBLES: 16 TEAMS. IF YOU PLAN TO PLAY DOUBLES, YOU MAY INDICATE THAT ON YOUR ON LINE ENTRY FORM WITH YOUR CONFIRMED PARTNER'S NAME. YOU MAY ALSO REGISTER FOR DOUBLES ON TUESDAY, JULY 2ND BY 7PM AT REGISTRATION OR BY WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD BY 12 NOON. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! IF YOU DO NOT HAVE A PARTNER BUT WANT TO PLAY IN THE DOUBLES EVENT, THERE WILL BE A SIGN UP SHEET AT REGISTRATION TO HELP YOU FIND A PARTNER. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING YOU A PARTNER. DOUBLES WILL ALSO HAVE A MANDATORY 3/4TH PLAYOFF.
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HOST HOTEL
Courtyard Marriott, Malvern, PA. Cut off date is June 18th.
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HOST HOTEL
Holiday Inn Express-Frazer/Malvern, PA. Cut off date is July 2nd.
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HOST HOTEL
Homewood Suites by Hilton-Malvern, PA. Cut off date is June 18th.
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HOST HOTEL
Sonesta Suites-Malvern, PA. Cut off date is June 18th.
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HOST HOTEL
Staybridge Suites, Glen Mills, PA. Cut off date is June 25th.
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LATE ARRIVALS
PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ARRIVE FOR REGISTRATION FROM 5-7PM JULY 2ND MUST CONTACT MONICA J. ANDROSKO, TOURNAMENT REFEREE, BY EMAIL AT tennisnut@iname.com. IT IS THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ON LINE FOR 1ST MATCH TIMES. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT SITE, , A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRST ROUND MATCH, WHERE ALL MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE.
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DRAW AND MATCH FORMATS
MAIN DRAW SINGLES WILL BE THE BEST OF 3 TIE-BREAK SETS WITH REGULAR SCORING. ONCE A PLAYER ENTERS THE BACK DRAW THE SCORING FORMAT WILL BE 2 SETS, REGULAR SCORING WITH A 10 POINT MATCH TIE-BREAK IN LIEU OF A 3RD SET. IN DOUBLES, THE FORMAT WILL BE AN 8 GAME PRO-SET WITH A 10 POINT MATCH TIE-BREAK AT 8 GAMES ALL. WEDNESDAY, JULY 3RD SCHEDULE: ROUND OF 32 SINGLES, ROUND OF 16 SINGLES, FIRST ROUND OF SINGLES CONSOLATION, AND ROUND OF 16 DOUBLES. THURSDAY, JULY 4TH SCHEDULE: 2ND ROUND AND QQ OF CONSOLATION SINGLES, QF AND SF OF SINGLES, QF AND SF OF DOUBLES. FRIDAY, JULY 5TH SCHEDULE: SINGLES FINAL AND 3/4, DOUBLES FINAL AND 3/4, QF AND SF OF CONSOLATION SINGLES. SCHEDULE SUBJECT TO CHANGE DEPENDING UPON THE WEATHER.
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STRINGER
THE STRINGER WILL BE AT REGISTRATION BEGINNING AT 5PM ON JULY 2ND. THERE WILL BE A STRINGER, ON SITE AT , FOR AT LEAST THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF THE NATIONAL OPEN.
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PRACTICE COURTS
PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT, TENNIS COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR PRACTICE AND WARM-UP ON A FIRST COME, FIRST PLAY BASIS. LOCATION WILL BE PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL. DIRECTIONS WILL BE IN YOUR PACKET. WE CAN NOT ENDORSE THESE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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INDOOR BACK UP
DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC., HAS SECURED GUARANTEED INDOOR BACK UP THROUGHOUT THIS EVENT. IF FORCED INDOORS, PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY, $10.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH. CASH ONLY PLEASE. THIS ENSURES THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT ON TIME AND APPROPRIATE POINTS AWARDED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
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ATTIRE
ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR APPROPREIATE TENNIS ATTIRE. WE ASK THAT YOU DRESS AS WELL DURING YOUR DOUBLES PLAY AS YOU DO DURING YOUR SINGLES MATCHES. RUNNING SHORTS, CUT OFF JEANS, AND ATTIRE NOT TENNIS RELATED IS UNACCEPTABLE.
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1. Wilson Xtra Duty US Open balls will be used. NEW balls
provided for the 3rd set. 2. Best of 3 tie-break sets with regular
scoring for Singles and 8 game Pro-Set for Doubles. With inclement
weather, scoring format subject to change, with written permission
from USTA. 3. Once a player enters the consolationin singles, the
format will be changed to 2 sets of regular scoring and a 10 point
match break for the 3rd set. The consolation in singles is
mandatory. 4. NO electronic devises may be used on or in court
vicinity-cell phones, CD players, etc. 5. Draw size is 32 for
singles and 16 for doubles.
For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 2
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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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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 6, 2013 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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