Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event First Match Labels (Avery 5160)
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
All players must turn in a medical release/waiver, signed by a parent or legal guardian. Please download this form at the USTA web site by clicking on the link provided, so that you will have it with you at check-in.
more info
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LEVEL / FORMAT / SCORING
This is a National Level 2 and a Midwest Level 3 event. Singles draws will be 64 with full feed-in through the quarters and playoff for 3/4 place. Singles matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. Doubles will be 8 game pro sets with a 10 point match tiebreak at 8 all.
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CHECK-IN / STARTING TIMES
Player check-in will be Wednesday, November 26, 4:00-7:00pm at Queen City. Player info packets and first round match times will be available at that time. Play will begin at 8am on Thursday morning.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
On Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) we will be playing two rounds of singles in the front draw and one round in the consolation. We should be finished with the last matches of the day by ~3:00-3:30pm so you can make dinner plans accordingly. Doubles will start Friday afternoon about 2:00 after the singles matches, and we will play two rounds. We will also play two rounds of doubles each day thereafer to get the doubles draw finished in a timely manner.
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THANKSGIVING DINNER
The Crowne Plaza Cincinnati/Blue Ash will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet. Seatings will be at 11:00, 1:30 and 4:00. (Our very last matches of the day SHOULD be finished between 3:00-3:30) Walk in's are welcome but reservations are encouraged. Please make reservations by calling 513-793-4500 ext. 331 Girls 14 National Open players EAT FOR FREE accompanied by a parent/coach. Adults 22.95, Seniors 16.95, Children age 3-11yrs 8.95, Under 3yrs are FREE...All prices are Plus Tax and Gratuity
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THANKSGIVING DINNER MENU
Enjoy Thanksgiving at
The Crowne Plaza Cincinnati Blue Ash
November 27, 2008
Join us for our Delicious Thanksgiving Dinner Buffet Including:
Fresh Garden Salad Bar Served with Assorted Toppings and Dressings
Fresh Seasonal Fruit
Hand Carved Roasted Turkey
Bourbon Glazed Ham
Grilled Salmon with Caper Butter
Sweet Potato Casserole
Redskin Garlic Mashed Potatoes
Home Style Stuffing
Mixed Fall Vegetables
Green Beans Almandine
Apple Cobbler
Assortment of Cakes and Pies including Pumpkin and Pecan
Warm Biscuits and Assorted Dinner Rolls
**Special Kids Buffet**
Adults $22.95++, Seniors(Age 60+) $16.95++, Children(3-11 yrs)$8.95++, (under 3 yrs FREE)
Girls 14 National Open Players EAT FREE!!!
Seatings at…. 11:00am, 1:30pm and 4:00pm Reservations Encouraged, Walk in’s Welcome
++Plus Tax and Gratuity
Crowne Plaza Cincinnati/Blue Ash
5901 Pfeiffer Road
Cincinnati, OH 45242
For Reservations Call 513-793-4500 x 331
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DOUBLES
If you do not sign up online WITH A SPECIFIC PARTNER, please email Dorianna (dorianna.manis@queencityfitness.com) with your partner's name. If you would like to play but do not know anyone, we will try to get you matched up with someone at check-in.
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HOTELS
Fairfield Inn & Suites...(.3 mi) 513-842-9135, Homewood Suites...(1.4 mi) 513-772-8888 Arcadia Residential Suites...(1.2 mi) 513-354-1000, Crowne Plaza Cincinnati/Blue Ash...513-793-4500...(6.2 mi), Please mention Queen City when making reservations to receive the discounted rates.
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AIRPORTS
For those of you flying in, the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport is about 40 minutes south of the club and the Dayton International Airport is about 50 minutes north of the club. (Check both, quite often it is cheaper to fly into Dayton)
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WITHDRAWALS / REFUND POLICY
There will be NO REFUNDS of entry fees, for any reason, after the draw has been made.
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ALTERNATES / CONTACT INFORMATION
If you are on the alternate list, please email us so we have your correct email address and the best phone numbers to reach you. If there are withdrawals, we need to be able to contact you ASAP. If we do not have info we will have to pass over you and move onto the next person on the list.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
Anyone who plans on being here Thursday morning as an on-site alternate, please sign in at the tournament desk. If there are withdrawals or no shows, we will go by the Ordered Alternate List to make selections.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available beginning Wed. 11/26. In order to guarantee a practice court time, players can reserve and prepay with a credit card at the rate of $13/half hour. On Thursday, during the tournament, players may call Five Seasons C.C. to reserve courts at 513-469-1400
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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, October 30, 2008 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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