SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
THE ENTIRE TOURNAMETN STAFF, OFFICIALS, AND VOLUNTEERS WOULD KILE TO CONGRATULATE HARRY SEABORN OF USTA/EASTERN FOR BEING SELECTED SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER.
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ADDRESS OF MAIN TOURNAMENT SITE
PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL, 134 BARREN ROAD, MEDIA, PA 19063. CLOSEST AIRPORT TO TOURNAMENT SITE IS PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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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, JULY 3RD BY 7PM AT REGISTRATION OR BY SATURDAY, JULY 4TH 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. WE WILL NOT BE RESPONSIBLE FOR FINDING YOU A PARTNER. DOUBLES WILL ALSO HAVE A MANDATORY 3/4TH PLAYOFF.
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LATE ARRIVALS
PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ARRIVE FOR REGISTRATION FROM 5-7PM, 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, PENNCRESTH HIGH SCHOOL, A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRST ROUND MATCH, WHERE ALL MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE.
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PLAYERS MEETING/REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 5PM-7PM AT THE STAYBRIDGE SUITES. 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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STRINGER
THE STRINGER WILL BE AT REGISTRATION BEGINNING AT 5PM ON JULY 3RD. THERE WILL BE A STRINGER, ON SITE AT PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL, 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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PRACTICE COURTS
PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT, TENNIS COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE, FOR PRACTICE AND WARM-UP ON A FIRST COME, FIRST PLAY BASIS. LOCATION WILL BE PENN STATE-BRANDYWINE. DIRECTIONS WILL BE IN YOUR PACKET. WE CAN NOT ENDORSE THESE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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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. Studio, 1 and 2 bedroom suites are available. Each suite has a fully equipped kitchen, complimentary laundry facilities and free high speed internet access. In addition, the hotel has a 24 hour business center. The tournament rates range from $119.00-199.00 per night and include a hot breakfast daily. YOU MUST CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO GET THESE RATES AT 610-358-2560 and refer to the Room Block Code which is TA8. For additional information about the hotel, click on link above.
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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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ENTRY INFORMATION
PLAYERS MAY BEGIN TO ENTER FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES BEGINNING APRIL 23RD TO JUNE 4TH AT 12 NOON. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE DRAW. ONSITE DOUBLES ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY, JULY 4TH AT 12 NOON! ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES BY THE DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JULY 5TH. ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO PLAYERS WHO WITHDRAWAL AFTER THE DRAW IS MADE ON JUNE 27TH. 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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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. SINGLES WILL BEGIN AT 9AM SATURDAY, JULY 4TH.
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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 4TH 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 2009 NATIONAL OPEN. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 27TH AT 8AM EASTERN TIME. APPROPRIATE REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ON JULY 9TH.
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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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OTHER HOTELS CLOSE BY
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1. Wilson Xtra Duty US Open 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 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.
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 4, 2009 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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