Tournament Reports
Girls Doubles Boys Doubles Girls Alternates Boys Alternates
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ARE YOU PLAYING DOUBLES?
If you are planning to play doubles and are not listed in the doubles event, please call Wendy Franz at 989-631-6151, extension 105 to make sure your name is entered. All doubles player must attend the Player Meeting on Friday, July 2, at 7:00 p.m. Players who do not have partners will be paired up at this meeting.
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PLAYER MEETING
A Player Meeting will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Friday, July 2. We strongly encourage all players to attend the meeting, but it is only mandatory if you are playing doubles. All players who are planning to play doubles must confirm their participation at this meeting and will be paired up if they do not already have a partner. Players attending the Friday night meeting can check-in from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. All other players must check-in at least one-half hour prior to their first scheduled match time.
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FIRST MATCH TIMES AND POSTING OF THE DRAW
The first rounds of the tournament will begin on Saturday, July 3 at 8:00 a.m. Players can call for their First Match Time after noon on Thursday, July 1. 989-631-6151. Players are required to check-in at the Tournament Desk at least 1/2 hour prior to their scheduled match time. The draw will be posted at the tennis center and online on Friday, July 2 by noon.
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DRESS CODE
PLAYERS - Please be prepared to adhere to the following dress requirements:
BOYS – No tank tops or shirts that refer to drugs, alcohol, or tobacco related products. Boxers must not show above or below shorts.
GIRLS – No spaghetti straps. The bottom of the shirt must meet the top of shorts or skirt when arms are at rest throughout the entire match.
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NEED A HITTING PARTNER?
To schedule a hitting partner, please call Robb Stone, USPTA, at 989-631-6151, extension 144.
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HOST HOTEL
The Holiday Inn of Midland offers great accomodations for tennis players and fans. The special rate of $68.00 includes a hot breakfast. Located approximately one mile from the tennis center. Please call (989) 631-4220 and tell them you are with this tournament. Other nearby hotels are Fairview Inn (989) 631-0070, Hampton Inn (989) 837-4000, Sleep Inn (989) 837-1010, Valley Plaza Resort (989) 496-2700, and Ashman Court Mariott Hotel (989) 839-0500.
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AIRPORT
MBS International Airport in Freeland, Michigan is located less than 20 minutes from the tennis center. Call 989-695-5555 or click on the website link.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM I-75
Take I-75 to US 10 West. Continue on US 10 West (approximately 15 minutes) to the Eastman Ave. exit (the Eastman Ave. exit is the 2nd Midland exit – DO NOT take the first exit from this direction or you will end up downtown and it is very easy to get lost). At the stopsign, turn left onto Eastman Ave. The first intersection is Wackerly St. Turn left on Wackerly. Go through the Jefferson Rd. intersection and the tennis center is approximately ½ mile down on the right.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM US-27
US 27 to US 10 East. Continue on US 10 East (approximately 30 minutes) to the Eastman Avenue exit. At the exit stoplight, turn left (this is Wackerly Street). Go through the Eastman Avenue and Jefferson Road intersections and the Midland Community Tennis Center is approximately ½ mile down on the right. 900 East Wackerly Street.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM M-20
M-20 to Business 10 (follow signs). Go over bridge, continue straight until you come to the “T”. At the “T”, take a left (Indian Street). This street curves into Eastman Avenue. Continue on Eastman Avenue until you come to Wackerly Street (before the US-10 overpass). Take a right onto Wackerly Street, go through the Jefferson Road intersection, and the Midland Community Tennis Center is approximately ½ mile down on the right. 900 East Wackerly Street.
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PRACTICE COURTS
The tennis center has 16 outdoor and 16 indoor courts. All play will take place on the outdoors courts, weather permitting. Players can reserve indoor courts for $11.00 per hour by calling 989-631-6151 (cancellation policy applies). Outdoor courts cannot be reserved, but are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Additional practice courts are located near the tennis center at Midland Dow High School, Midland High School, and Northwood University (maps available at tennis center).
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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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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 Thursday, June 10, 2004 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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