SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
THE 2010 SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD GOES TO CHRISTOPHER DIAZ OF THE USTA/MIDWEST SECTION. DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC. WOULD LIKE TO HONOR CHRISTOPHER FOR A WONDERFUL WEEK OF TENNIS.
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2010 OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL FOR ALL DELCO TENNIS ASSOC. EVENTS
The 'official' host Hotel will be 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. - $199. per night and include a hot breakfast daily. YOU MUST CALL THE HOTEL DIRECTLY TO GET THESE RATES, 610-358-2560, AND REFER TO THE ROOM BLOCK CODE ASSIGNED TO YOUR SPECIFIC EVENT. The codes can be found on the tournament Home Page and on the DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION website. FOR ADDITIONAL ASSISTANCE: You may email the Hotel, sales@sbsglenmills.com, with your request for the above. You must provide a phone number where you can be reached. Emails will be answered within 24 hours Monday - Friday, and by NOON Monday if your email was sent over a weekend. REMINDER: You MUST refer to the Room Block Code for your specific event. OFFICIAL HOTEL CANCELLATION POLICY: "Reservations must be canceled by 6:00PM, 48 hours before the day of arrival or the first night of the stay will be charged." HOTEL CODE: USTA/TN7
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ADDRESS OF TOURNAMENT SITE
THE WESTTOWN SCHOOL, 975 WESTTOWN ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382. THERE ARE 14 COURTS AT THIS LOCATION AND WILL BE THE ONLY LOCATION USED FOR TOURNAMENT PLAY. THERE IS NO SMOKING ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THERE ARE NO PETS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. PARKING IS TO BE IN THE WEST OR EAST PARKING LOTS OR THE LOT BEHIND THE ATHLETIC CENTER. NO PARKING ON TURF FIELDS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE CAR BEING TICKETED AND TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. CLOSEST AIRPORT TO TOURNAMENT SITE IS PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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PLAYERS MEETING/REGISTRATION
REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 5PM-7PM JULY 2 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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LATE ARRIVALS
PLAYERS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO ARRIVE FOR REGISTRATION FROM 5-7PM JULY 2 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 TOURNAMENT SITE, THE WESTTOWN SCHOOL, 975 WESTTOWN ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382, A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRST ROUND MATCH, WHERE ALL MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE.
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DRAW AND MATCH FORMATS
Main Draw Singles will be 64 draw with matches best of three tiebreak sets
Consolation Singles will be full feed-in through QF with matches best of three tiebreak sets, with a Match tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
Main Draw Doubles will be 32 draw with matches a pro set to 8 games with at Match tiebreak at 8-all.
MATCH SCHEDULE
The following is the planned schedule of matches. The planned schedule may be altered as required in the event of delays due to inclement weather.
Saturday July 3 - Main Draw Singles R64 and R32, R1 Consolation Singles
Sunday July 4 - Main Draw Singles R16, R2 and R3 Qualifier Consolation Singles, Main Draw Doubles R32 and R16
Monday July 5 - Main Draw Singles QF, R3 and QF Qualifier Consolation Singles, Main Draw Doubles QF
Tuesday July 6 - Main Draw Singles SF, QF and SF Consolation Singles, Main Draw Doubles SF
Wednesday July 7 - Main Draw Singles Final and 3/4 Playoff, Consolation Final, Main Draw Doubles Final and 3/4 Playoff
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STRINGER
THE STRINGER WILL BE AT REGISTRATION BEGINNING AT 5PM ON JULY 2ND. THERE WILL BE A STRINGER, ON SITE AT WESTTOWN 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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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 THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT ON TIME AND APPROPRIATE POINTS AWARDED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
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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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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 PENNCREST HIGH SCHOOL. DIRECTIONS WILL BE IN YOUR PACKET. WE CAN NOT ENDORSE THESE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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ENTRY INFORMATION
PLAYERS MAY BEGIN TO ENTER FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES BEGINNING APRIL 22ND TO JUNE 3RD AT 12 NOON. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE DRAW. ONSITE DOUBLES ENTRIES CLOSE ON SATURDAY, JULY 3RD AT 12 NOON! ALL PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES BY THE DEADLINE. NO EXCEPTIONS!!! DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SUNDAY, JULY 4TH. ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO PLAYERS WHO WITHDRAWAL AFTER THE DRAW IS MADE ON JUNE 28TH. 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 THE COMPLETION OF THE EVENT ON TIME, AND THAT THE APPROPRIATE POINTS ARE AWARDED ON A TIMELY BASIS.
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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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WITHDRAWALS
IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTION AND WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT, IF NEED BE. PRIOR TO THE JUNE 3RD 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 2010 NATIONAL OPEN. NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN AFTER JUNE 26TH AT 8AM EASTERN TIME. APPROPRIATE REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED ON JULY 8TH.
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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 2ND BY 7PM AT REGISTRATION OR BY SATURDAY, JULY 3RD 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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OTHER HOTELS CLOSE BY/CAR RENTAL INFORMATION
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CREDIT CARD FAILURE POLICY
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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. Once a player enters the consolationin singles, the
format will be changed to 2 sets of regular scoring and a 10 point
match break for the 3rd set. The consolation in singles is
mandatory. 4. NO electronic devises may be used on or in court
vicinity-cell phones, CD players, etc. 5. 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 3, 2010 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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