UPDATED DOUBLES INFORMATION.....
....Doubles Registration will be CUT-OFF at 12 Noon. IT DOES NOT MATTER IF YOU REGISTERED FOR DOUBLES ONLINE......ALL PLAYERS wanting to play doubles can OFFICIALLY sign-up at the tournament desk during first day of the tournament, JULY 2. We will have a Doubles Sign-up Sheet available at the Tournament Desk. If you need a partner at sign up, we will try to help match you up with another player who needs a partner. DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON DAY 1 of the tournament. PLAYERS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLAY TWO ROUNDS OF DOUBLES ON DAY 1. The Doubles draw will consist of 16 teams max. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES ARE AN 8 GAME PRO SET WITH A MATCH TIE-BREAKER AT 8-8.
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DOUBLES TEAMS WILL BE REQUIRED TO PLAY TWO (2) ROUNDS ON DAY 1 OF THE TOURNAMENT.
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ATTENTION ALL ALTERNATES
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LIST OF ALTERNATES IS POSTED ABOVE
Please Click on the link above to view the "ORDERED" Alternate list for your division. IF YOU HAVE NO INTENTION TO TRAVEL TO LONG BEACH, CA IF A SPOT OPENS UP IN THE MAIN DRAW, PLEASE EMAIL US TO LET US KNOW. We will take your name off our alternate list. For those of you staying on the list, when a spot in the main draw open up, and we "CANNOT" contact you within 12-24 hours, we will move on to the next player on the list. ALSO, if you are selected into the draw of another site, PLEASE let us know and we will delete your name from our alternate list.
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ALTERNATES SELECTION PROCESS
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS....
For ALL PLAYERS, the USTA requires a medical release form that is SIGNED by the PARENT or GUARDIAN. NOTE: A PLAYER’S COACH or ANY OTHER ADULT WHO IS NOT THE LEGAL GUARDIAN MAY NOT SIGN THE RELEASE FOR THE PLAYER/PARENT. To help speed up the check in process, PLEASE click on “More Info” at the end of this message to print the form fill it out and bring it to the tournament. Players will not be allowed on-court without a signed release. Click Here:
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WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
PLEASE use TennisLink for All tournament withdrawals BEFORE the entry deadline. ALL withdrawal requests AFTER the entry deadline must be made in writing along and emailed to the Tournament Director at (first.serve@verizon.net). Requests must include player name, USTA number, a detailed reason for the withdrawal, mailing address, and phone number along with WRITTEN VERIFICATION(DR’S NOTE). Please click on the following link for important detailed information regarding withdrawals made AFTER the entry deadline. Click Here For
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AIRPORT INFO:
The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 3.61 miles from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 24.2 miles through heavy traffic & John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 19.5 miles. If you can get a flight into Long Beach Airport, or John Wayne Airport would be a whole lot easier than LAX.
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OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTEL INFORMATION
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COURTYARD by MARRIOTT-CYPRESS
The COURTYARD by MARRIOTT - CYPRESS is located only 4.22 miles or 10 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The special tournament single room rate is $69 for a single or double and $99/night for a King Suite + state and local taxes. To make reservations directly call CHERIE SORRENTINO at (714) 484-2505, and be sure to ask for the "USTA NATIONAL OPEN RATE". The cut-off date to receive the "special rate" is 6/25/2011.
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HOLIDAY INN HOTEL - Long Beach Airport
The Holiday Inn Airport hotel is located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. When making reservations, ASK for the FIRST SERVE TENNIS RATE (Booking Code: NBG). The special tournament Single or Double rate is $109.00 + State & Local Tax. To make reservations please call the Holiday Inn at (562) 597-4401 anytime between 8:30am-5:30pm, Monday-Friday or call the Holiday Inn Reservation office at 1-800-HOLIDAY. If you need shuttle service from the Hotel to the El Dorado Park Tennis Center, you should let the hotel when you make your reservation. .....Click here for hotel website...
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MARRIOTT HOTEL-Long Beach Airport
The MARRIOTT HOTEL of Long Beach is located only 2.44 miles or 8 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The special tournament single/double room rate is $XXX/night + state and local taxes. To make reservations directly with Marriott Reservations, call (800) 228-9290 or call the Long Beach Marriott Hotel directly at (562) 425-5210 ext, and be sure to ask for the "NATIONAL OPEN RATE". The cut-off date to receive the "special rate" is 06/XX/2011.
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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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E-mail address first.serve@verizon.net
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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 2, 2011 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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