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***BOYS 18 DOUBLES DRAW HAS BEEN RE-SEEDED***
We made a mistake in our addition when seeding the doubles teams. Consequently, the number 3 seeded team is Van Velzer-Whitehead, and Jackman-Smith have moved to the number 4 seeded team. Corona-Saunders are no longer seeded. We apologize for our error. THE NEW DRAWS HAVE BEEN POSTED. The time is 10:00 am Thursday, November 27.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY FOR THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 27
Play begins at 8:00 am Thursday (Thanksgiving) at both sites with Girls Singles followed by Boys Singles. We will play ONE round of singles and TWO rounds of doubles that day. Scoring for doubles is the 8-game proset. Singles scoring is conventional 2 of 3 sets, deuce-ad.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
All players should bring a completed MEDICAL RELEASE FORM with them to the tournament. To obtain the form click on the "more info" link here.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is Wednesday, November 26, 2008, from 2:00 - 6:00 PM at the Holiday Inn South County Center (the host hotel). At that time players may register for doubles as well as confirm doubles entry and partner. There will be a BRIEF VERY INFORMATIVE MEETING following registration at 6:00 PM (also at the Holiday Inn South County Center). The meeting will help all with scheduling information, sites, etc. FOR THOSE ARRIVING IN ST LOUIS AFTER 6:00 PM Wednesday, please call the tournament registration desk at 314-892-3600 between 3:00 and 6:00 PM to phone register.
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DRAWS WILL BE POSTED AT REGISTRATION WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26
We will also post the draws on line Wednesday Evening. Girls 18 will play singles first on Thursday, November 27, beginning at 8:00 am. for the first wave. Boys 18 will begin singles on Thursday, November 27, at 10:45 am for the first wave. Remember, we will also play 2 rounds of doubles on Thursday. Doubles scoring is an 8 game pro set.
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HOTEL
The HOLIDAY INN SOUTH COUNTY CENTER, 6921 SOUTH LINDBERGH BLVD., St. Louis, MO, 63125, is the host hotel. The room rate is $78.00 plus tax. Phone number for the hotel is 314-892-3600 or 800-264-6616. Please ask for Group Reservations and mention the USTA National Open when making your reservation.
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TOURNAMENT SITES
Sunset Tennis Center, 10911 Gravois Industrial Court, St Louis, MO 63128, is the main site for the tournament. The secondary site is Vetta Concord, 12320 Old Tesson Road, St Louis, MO, 63128 (located just 10 minutes from the main site, and 5 minutes from the host hotel.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Players may reserve a practice court at Sunset Tennis (314-849-2327) and/or Vetta Concord (314-842-3111x2) for Wednesday, November 26, at a nominal fee. PLEASE CANCEL YOUR RESERVATION 24 HOURS IN ADVANCE IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO KEEP IT. PRACTICE COURTS FOR THURSDAY, November 27 (start of the tournament) MAY BE RESERVED BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 26, AT REGISTRATION.
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ALTERNATES - PLEASE SEND YOUR CONTACT INFO
If you want to be contacted as an alternate, please send me your contact info. My email address is dipper20@swbell.net. If you get into another National Open, or want to be removed from the alternate list, please contact me also.
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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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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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