FORMAT / COMAN TIEBREAK
All matches will be the best of 3 tiebreak sets, with a full feed-in consolation in all events except the 85’s, which will be single elimination in singles (with 3rd place playoff) and doubles. The Coman Tiebreak was used experimentally last year and well received by players because it evens out the time that players serve into the sun. It works just like a standard tiebreak except that players change ends after 1 pt, 5 pts, 9 pts, 13 pts, etc. Tiebreak details will be posted at the tournament desk.
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TOURNAMENT TO BENEFIT THE SUSAN G. KOMEN BREAST CANCER FOUNDATION
The tournament is a benefit for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. In 2003, we raised over $17,000 in sponsorships to support breast cancer research and treatment.
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HOST HOTEL, AIRPORT & RENTAL CAR
Please fly into the Sacramento International Airport. Our host hotel is the Lake Natoma Inn, 1-800-808-5253. Please refer to the USTA National Hard Courts when making a reservation, which should be done by September 20, 2004. Enterprise Rent-a-car is offering a 20% discount off the retail rate to tournament participants. Call 1-800-736-8222 or contact them online at enterprise.com. To receive the discount, refer to Customer # 30D1844 and Customer name “SPA.”
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STARTING TIMES / DOUBLES SCHEDULING
Play begins Monday at 1:00 PM. On Tues thru Sat play begins at 9:00 AM. DOUBLES: some matches scheduled later in week will be rescheduled more efficiently (earlier, we hope) after it is known who will be in the main & conso draws. The days on which the matches are scheduled will not change. The unscheduled matches in the 45D draws will be scheduled after play ends on Wed.
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TOURNAMENT WEBSITE: L’ESPRIT DES FEMMES
Please visit our website at www.lespritdesfemmes.com for helpful information about Broadstone Racquet Club and the tournament. To go to the website now, please click here:
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LADIES NIGHT OUT--6PM WED OCT 6 / OTHER TOURNAMENT AMENITIES
End your day on a high note and join us poolside at Broadstone for an evening of fine wine and Hord's. Wines from Germany, France, Australia, Italy, Napa and El Dorado County will be featured. RSVP by September 30. Guests of Tournament Players $25. AMENITIES: Complimentary Continental breakfast and lunch will be offered players Tuesday – Saturday. The NSWTA is hosting a wine and cheese party on Tuesday 10/5. There will be a massage therapist and trainer on site at specified times during the tournament.
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SPONSORS
This tournament wouldn't be possible without the support of our wonderful sponsors. A big thank you to Hidden Valley Software, J.R. Roberts Construction Co, Spare Time,Inc.,Courtside Tennis & Apparel, Folsom Premium Outlets,Lake Natoma Inn, Enterprise Rent-a-car, Wilson Sporting Goods, El Dorado Physical Therapy, Starbuck’s, Broadstone Racquet Club,Ettore's, Ralph's, Mama Ann's,Roma's Pizzeria III, Hacienda del Rio, Sacramento Community Tennis Assoc, U.S.T.A.,Winn Communities & Folsom Chamber of Commerce.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 20, 2004 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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