Tournament Survey
Thank you for participating in the 2008 July National Open. Your input is important to us. Please visit this link to pass along your opinion and thoughts on the brief 16 question survey.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT STAFF, OFFICIALS, AND VOLUNTEERS WOULD LIKE TO CONGRATULATE JOSEPH SCHAFER OF USTA/EASTERN FOR BEING SELECTED SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER.
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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. THIS ENSURES COMPLETION OF THE EVENT, ON TIME, AND APPROPRIATE POINTS AWARDED.
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HOST HOTEL-STAYBRIDGE SUITES
The "official" host hotel is the STAYBRIDGE SUITES, 400 EVERGREEN DRIVE, GLEN MILLS, PA 19342. The tournament rates range from $119 to $299 per night depending on type of suite. The rates include a full hot breakfast daily. Reservations MUST be made by calling the hotel directly at 610-358-2560 and mention the DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC., room block. You must call the hotel directly to get the discounted rate. Cut off date is 9 days prior to arrival and is FIRM! Studio, 1BR, and 2BR suites are available. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, free high speed internet access, complimentary laundry facilities, 24 hour business center, and more. A STUDIO SUITE has a queen size bed and a pull-out sleeper. A 1BR has 2 double beds and a pull-out slepper or 1 king bed and a sleeper.
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STRINGER
THE STRINGER WILL BE AT REGISTRATION BEGINNING AT 5PM ON JUNE 27TH. THERE WILL BE A STRINGER, ON SITE AT PENN STATE, FOR AT LEAST THE FIRST FEW DAYS OF THE NATIONAL OPEN. IF YOU HAVE SPECIAL STRINGING NEEDS OR EQUPIMENT REQUIREMENTS, PLEASE EMAIL: kutennis@hotmail.com
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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.
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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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WITHDRAWALS
IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTION AND WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT, IF NEED BE. PRIOR TO THE JUNE 5TH 12 NOON DEADLINE: GO TO USTA.COM AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT. ALL WITHDRAWS MUST BE EMAILED TO MONICA J. ANDROSKO, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR (tennisnut@iname.com) OR FAXED (610-497-4683). BE SURE TO INCLUDE THE PLAYER'S NAME, AGE GROUP, REASON, AND REFERENCE THE 2008 NATIONAL OPEN. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 21ST AT 8AM EASTERN TIME. APPROPREIATE REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ON JULY 3RD.
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DOUBLES EVENT
DOUBLES: 32 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 FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH BY 7PM AT REGISTRATION OR BY SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 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.
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SINGLES EVENT
SINGLES-64 DRAW WITH A MANDATORY FULL FEED IN CONSOLATION. THE SEMI-FINAL LOSERS IN CHAMPIONSHIP WILL PLAY OFF FOR 3RD-4TH PLACE. THE FEED IN CHAMPIONSHIP WINNER AND RUNNER UP WILL BE AWARDED 5TH AND 6TH PLACE. BEST 2 OUT OF 3 TIE BREAK SETS, WITH REGULAR SCORING.
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PLAYERS MEETING/REGISTRATION
THERE WILL BE A PLAYERS MEETING ON FRIDAY, JUNE 27TH AT 7PM. REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 5PM-7PM. PLAYERS MEETING WILL BEGIN PROMPTLY AT 7PM IN THE LIBRARY AT PENN STATE UNIVERSITY-BRANDYWINE (FORMALLY DELAWARE COUNTY CAMPUS). 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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LATE ARRIVALS
PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ARRIVE FOR THE PLAYER'S MEETING/REGISTRATION AT 7PM, MUST CONTACT MONICA J. ANDROSKO, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, AT 610-497-9116 OR 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 MAIN TOURNAMENT SITE (PENN STATE -BRANDYWINE) A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR PRIOR TO THE FIRST ROUND MATCH, WHERE ALL MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE.
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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. DURING THE TOURNAMENT, 3 PRACTICE COURTS WILL BE LOCATED AT SPRINGTON MIDDLE SCHOOL. HOURS FOR COURT USAGE IS 7AM-3PM. PLEASE SEE TOURNAMENT PACKET FOR DIRECTIONS.
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ENTRY INFORMATION
PLAYERS MAY BEGIN TO ENTER FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES BEGINNING APRIL 24TH TO JUNE 5TH AT 12 NOON. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE DRAW. ONSITE DOUBLES ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH AT 12 NOON! ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES BY THE DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JUNE 29TH AT 9AM, WITH SINGLES MATCHES TO FOLLOW. ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO PLAYERS WHO WITHDRAWAL AFTER THE DRAW IS MADE ON JUNE 21ST. DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION INC., HAS SECURED GUARENTEED INDOOR BACK-UP THROUGHOUT THIS EVENT. IF FORCED INDOORS, PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY, $10.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH. THIS ENSURES COMPLETION OF THE EVENT, ON TIME, AND THE APPROPRIATE POINTS AWARDED.
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ALTERNATES
APPROXIMATELY 3-5 DAYS AFTER THE CLOSE DATE, ALTERNATES WILL BE PLACED, IN ORDER, ON THIS SITE. PLEASE CONTACT MONICA J. ANDROSKO, TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, IF YOU DO NOT WISH TO REMAIN ON THIS LIST VIA EMAIL (tennisnut@iname.com) OR FAX (610-497-4683). NO PHONE MESSAGES ACCEPTED AFTER A PLAYER HAS WITHDRAWN, THE TOURNAMENT WILL REPLACE THE WITHDRAWN PLAYER WITH THE NEXT HIGHEST REMAINING ALTERNATE.
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ADDRESS OF MAIN TOURNAMENT SITE
PENN STATE-BRANDYWINE, 25 YEARSLEY MILL ROAD, MEDIA, PA 19063.
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1. Wilson Xtra Duty US Open tennis 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 the USTA. 3. NO electronic devises may be used on or in court
vicinity-cell phones, CD players, etc. 4. Draw size is 64 for
Singles and 32 for Doubles. 5. This event has a full feed in
consolation for Singles.
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 5, 2008 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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