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THANKS TO ALL THE PLAYERS & PARENTS FOR THEIR PATIENCE DURING RAIN DELAY!
Thank you to all the parents, coaches, and players for your patience during our rain delays Saturday & Sunday. We appreciate you very much. Fortunately, the weather has been great the last two days. We're happy you chose to come to Dothan, AL for your National Open. Thanks again!
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS LOOKUP ADDRESSES
If you are looking up directions on computer, use these addresses:
Westgate Tennis Center - Use 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
Doug Tew Recreation Center (meeting/pizza) 300 Garland Street, Dothan, AL 36301
Azalea Swim & Tennis (2nd site) 1210 North Pontiac Avenue, Dothan, AL 36303
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DIRECTIONS TO DOUG TEW CENTER (MEETING & PIZZA LOCATION)
FROM WESTGATE TENNIS CENTER: go south on Westgate Pkwy. Turn left onto Main St (Hwy 84 east). Turn right onto South Oates. Just past Dothan High School - turn right onto Garland Street. Doug Tew is on the right. FROM LAQUINTA OR BEST WESTERN: Go south on Montgomery Hwy (Hwy 231 South). Montgomery Hwy changes to Oates Street. Go through downtown (Court House on the left). Just past Dothan High School - Turn right onto Garland Street. Doug Tew is on the right.
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DIRECTIONS TO AZALEA COURTS (Site #2 for Saturday)
From Westgate Tennis Center: Exit tennis center parking area & turn left on Recreation Road. Go to Choctaw (by flag pole). Turn left onto Choctaw. Go through 2 traffic lights. Then go to second 4-way stop sign. Turn left onto Girard. Go to first right (Pontiac). Azalea Swim & Tennis is approx 1 block on left (behind school).
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MEETING/PARTY, 7:00 PM Central AT DOUG TEW RECREATION CENTER
300 Garland Street, Dothan, AL 36301. There will be a meeting with officials and tournament director on Friday, February 13 at 7:00 PM Central Daylight Time. Tournament director will go over rules, lunch pickups, and things related to our tournament. Food is provided for everyone traveling with you. It is very important that you be at this meeting if possible.
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PRACTICE COURTS
We DO NOT make reservations for practice courts. Courts will be available all day Friday. Also available from 6:00 am until 7:30 am during tournament.
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SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASES REQUIRED FOR ALL - BRING OR COMPLETE ON SITE
Everyone must have a signed medical release in order to play. We will have them available at check-in on site that you can fill out. If a parent is not coming, you will need to bring one.
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES - IF YOUR NAME NEAR TOP & WE HAVE OPENING, CONTACT US!
Alternates keep a close watch on where you are on the list for next few days. As people withdraw, we will need to get in touch with the next alternate right away to fill the spot. So if you see your name is near the top, please check daily and contact us right away if you see an opening and you are the next alternate in line. Thanks!
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Alternates
It looks like we have contact information for all of our alternates.
Every effort has been made concerning accuracy in determining the order of alternates. Should an error be found, it will be corrected immediately where possible.
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HOST HOTELS - LAQUINTA INN & SUITES - Use "USTA" as reservation code.
LaQuinta Inn & Suites is one of our host hotels. CALL LOCAL NUMBER 334-793-9090 AND USE "USTA" AS RESERVATION CODE TO GET SPECIAL TOURNAMENT RATE. Cut-off date for the special rate is February 7, 2009. Standard Queen Room with 1-4 persons and 2 beds is $74.99 + Tax. King room for 1-2 persons and 1 bed is $74.99 + tax. A FULL BREAKFAST IS INCLUDED IN THE RATE. This is a 5-story AAA rated hotel with inside access to rooms. All rooms include hair dryer, iron/ironing board, In room coffee, 25" remote TV, voice mail, microwave/refrigerator and FREE high speed internet, business center. Other amenities include exercise room or free pass to Gold's Gym, local newspaper & USA Today, Full Breakfast, Guest Laundry. LaQuinta is a five story, 3 Diamond AAA rated hotel conveniently located between 3 large shopping malls and winthin walking distance to many restaurants from fine dining to fast food. Two elevators located at either end of the building for your convenience.
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HOST HOTELS - BEST WESTERN DOTHAN INN & SUITES - USE "USTA" AS REGIS. CODE.
One of our Host Hotels is Best Western. CALL LOCAL NUMBER 334-793-4376 & USE "USTA" FOR REGISTRATION CODE TO GET SPECIAL RATE OF $68 + tax. Cut-off date for special rate is February 7, 2009. Close to tennis center & shopping. More information on this hotel coming.
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CHECK-IN FOR TOURNAMENT IS FRIDAY FEB. 13 FROM 2:00-7:00.
Check-in for the tournament will begin at 2:00 PM at Westgate Tennis Center on Friday, February 13. If you cannot arrive in time to check in before the mandatory meeting/party, there will be someone to check you in until about 8:30 PM after the party. If for any reason you will not arrive in time to check in Friday, call Westgate Tennis Center at 334-793-0399 and let someone know.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS!!!
We're improving the game of tennis through technology ... and helping tennis players play better tennis! This is the PERFECT new year's resolution (AND AN EXCELLENT KEEPSAKE from what could be a once-in-a-lifetime event)!!!
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite to offer Four Match Recording Packages so you can choose the one that's perfect for you! Kids are visual learners ... and video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a wonderful momento). After all, SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING and technology will show you what you've been missing on the court! Visit www.high-techtennis.com and click Services for more information, including samples and prices. Contact Danny or Julie Thiets (video@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time...We have six digital camcorders...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED...and we can't wait to see you!
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DOUBLES: ALL MUST RE-SIGN FOR DOUBLES AT CHECKIN IF YOU WISH TO PLAY.
Everyone who wants to play doubles must sign up for doubles onsite at Westgate Tennis Center when you check in. We will put you into doubles after you sign up here. Players have until 9:00 am Saturday, Feb 14 (first day of play) to sign up for doubles. You will play your first doubles match the first day following singles.
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WARMUP WITH PRO
There will be limited spaces available to warm up with a pro from 6:00 - 8:00 am daily at Westgate Tennis Center. You may also make arrangements to warm up with pro at another site later in the day. Contact us to get on the list or you may sign the list at checkin. Warmup list will be at front desk daily.
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LINKS FOR HOTELS, MAPS, AIRLINE INFO & RESTAURANTS!!
Dothan's local airport is the Dothan Regional Airport (334-983-8100). Delta Airlines connects into Dothan. Most people connect to Dothan through Atlanta, Georgia Panama City, FL or Tallahassee, Florida. Contact the airport for additional information.
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AIRLINE INFORMATION http://www.dothanalcvb.com/transprt.htm
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HOTEL INFORMATION
You can get listings of all Dothan hotels, restaurants and other information about the area from the Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau online at www.dothanal.cvb.com.
For your convenience, here are phone numbers for several of the hotels. All hotel numbers may be obtained by clicking on this link: HOTEL INFORMATION
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS
IF YOU ARE GETTING DRIVING DIRECTIONS ONLINE, USE THE FOLLOWING ADDRESS FOR WESTGATE TENNIS CENTER: 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303.
Our address on Recreation Road, which is the access road inside the park, does not show up online for directions.
http://www.dothanalcvb.com/maps.htm
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MAPS
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RESTAURANTS
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM THE AIRPORT
From Dothan Regional Airport, follow Napier Field Road to Highway 231 and turn left onto Highway 231. (Solomon Chevrolet will be on your left.) Then follow directions "From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231) to tennis center. It takes about 15 minutes to drive from airport to Westgate Tennis Center. Other AIRLINE INFORMATION available at http://www.dothanalcvb.com/transprt.htm
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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, January 15, 2009 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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