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Doubles Will Start after 1:30 Tomorrow
All doubles matches will start tomorrow after 1:30. Draw will be posted at 9 am tomorrow. Times by 10 am tomorrow!
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Check In for The Tournament Will Start at 2 PM
The check in for the tournament will begin at 2 pm-8 pm on Wednesday.
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Mandatory Players Meeting - Important - Please Read
There will be a mandatory players meeting at 6 PM on Wednesday, November 26th. The meeting will last an hour. Prizes will be given away. In the event you cannot make the players meeting, you must notify the tournament director and you must check in 1 hour prior to your match. All players must have the USTA Waiver Form signed by their parents in order to play.
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All Players Must Have Parents Sign USTA Waiver Form!
All players must have a USTA Waiver Form signed by your parents. If you are traveling with your coach, you must have your parents sign it. You can get the form by going to USTA.Com and looking under the Tournament Section and clicking on Juniors and Registration Forms.
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Practice Courts/Hitting Partners
You may reserve practice courts starting November 14th at 9 AM. The cost of a practice court is $34. If you want a hitting partner, we have several juniors on site from our programs and pro's. The cost of the hitting partner is $48 per player. If you would like a private lesson with a pro, the cost is $82. Please contact Phil Parrish at 508-358-7355 if you want a hitting partner or lesson. To just reserve a court, you can calll The Longfellow Club at 508-358-7355 and the Natick Racquet Club at 508-653-4606.
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Longfellow Cafe Hours
The Longfellow Cafe will be open from: Wednesday 9 am-5pm, Thursday 7:30 AM-2pm - Breakfast until 11, Soup, Salad and Cold Sandwiches until 2, Friday and Saturday 8 AM - 4 PM, Sunday 8:30-3:00 pm. There is a Papa Gino's Pizza Place and Whole Foods Market within a mile from the clubs.
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Competitor List
The Competitor List will be downloaded from USTA sometime this week, so please keep checking the home page. Thanks.
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Doubles Entry Deadline
The Doubles Entry Deadline is Thursday, November 27th at 5 pm. Please sign up and we will post all players who need partners.
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Match Schedule
Matches will be scheduled as follows: Championship Singles play begins Thursday, November 27th (2 Rounds of singles). Championship Doubles Begin on Friday, November 28th (2 Rounds of Doubles). Consolation Draw (through quarters) begin Thursday, November 27th (1 round). A maximum of 2 rounds of singles will be scheduled each day. However, players entered in doubles must be prepared to play 4 matches each day (two singles and two doubles).
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Thanksgiving Dinner
Here are some local places to enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner while you are at the tournament! We would recommend you make reservations. These places are near hotels, about 10-15 minutes from the club.
Sheraton Framingham- (508) 879-7200 Hours: 11AM to 11 PM
Embassy Suites in Marlboro - (508) 485-5900 Hours: Lunch 11-2, Dinner 5-11
Coach Grill in Wayland - (508) 358-5900 Hours: 11AM- 10 PM
Also, you may call the Mass Restaurant Association 508-303-9905 for more restaurants that will be serving Thanksgiving Dinner.
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Starting Times to be Posted
The Boys National Open Draw and Times will be posted by 9 PM, Thursday, November 20th. They have asked us to post 7 days before the tournament Thanks.
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The Tournament is Played at Two Sites on Thursday and Friday!
Matches will be played at the Longfellow Club(Way on draw sheet) in Wayland and the Natick Racquet Club (NRC on the draw sheet) on Thursday and Friday. Only the Wayland site will be used from Saturday on. The clubs are 15 minutes apart. Directions will be available at check in.
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Local Hotel Information
The Boston Marriot Newton in Newton, Ma 617-969-1000 or 800-228-9290 and the Marriot Courtyard in Natick, Ma 508-655-6100 or 800-321-2211. The rate at the Boston Marriot Newton is $115 and the Marriot Courtyard is $107 plus applicable taxes. Be sure to identify yourself as a member of the Longfellow Club when making your reservations. Reservations must be made by Monday, Novmeber 10th, 2008. Other hotels in Natick-Framingham include Hampton Inn, Shearton Tara, Crowne Plaza and Red Roof Inn.
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For more tournament information!
Contact Phil Parrish at 508-358-7355 or e-mail Phil at lftennisdirector@hotmail.com. Thanks.
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Official Ball - USPTA Pro Penn
The official ball for the National Open is the USPTA Pro Penn Ball!
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Head is The Official String of the Boys 16 Nationals
Head is the official string of the Boys 16 Nationals. We carry all kinds of strings, but will have special pricing on the Head strings.
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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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