STOP HERE! TO BE CONSIDERED FOR TEAM SELECTION PLAYERS MUST:
Complete the registration process above by the June 14th, 2009 registration deadline.
Click on More Info to Download, print, complete and submit BOTH the USTA RELEASE FORM & the USTA New England RELEASE FORM by fax, e mail or regular mail.
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EVENT LOCATION:
Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis, MO.
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WHAT IS A USTA ZONE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIP?:
The USTA sanctions four (4) zonal championships for 16-and-under boys and girls, held in late July each year. These zonals provide an opportunity to play against players outside the Section and earn National Level 2 ranking points. They also provide a great opportunity for lots of fun, competitive experience and development of physical, mental and emotional skills. New England is in the Northeast Zone and will send a team of twelve (12) boys and twelve (12) girls and two (2) team coaches to this year’s event to be held on hard courts at the Dwight Davis Tennis Center, St. Louis, MO.
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REGISTRATION:
To be considered for team or alternate selection players must: (1) complete the USTA TENNISLINK registration process online by the June 14th registration deadline. (2) Submit a completed USTA RELEASE FORM and a completed USTA New England RELEASE FORM by June 14, 2009 by fax (508-355-5805) by email (zeutas-broer@newengland.usta.com) or by mail (postmarked by June 14, 2009). IF YOU ARE NOT SELECTED YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED.
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MATCH FORMAT:
Each team match will be a collegiate format six (6) boys singles, six (6) girls singles, three (3) boys doubles, three (3) girls doubles. Match-play begins on Wednesday July 29th and ends Sunday August 2nd. Players should plan to arrive on Tuesday July 28th and must commit to the entire schedule.
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TEAM SELECTION:
Registering for this event does not mean that you will automatically be selected. Participation on this team requires Section endorsement. Selection will be based on the most current singles endorsement list. Tournaments through June 30, 2009 will be included in the computation of the endorsement list that will be used for selection. Players must be in good standing with the New England junior Sportsmanship committee in order to be selected. Team selection, including alternates, will be posted on the USTA New England junior web page by July 3, 2009. (Click on Teams Selected.) Alternates do not travel to the event.
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TEAM COACHES:
The USTA New England Section will assign and send two (2) coaches to the event. These coaches may coach players at specific times during matches and will supervise teams at official team events. Players’ personal coaches and parents are NOT permitted to coach during this event.
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TEAM PRACTICE:
All players selected are expected to attend the team practice with the team coaches on Sunday July 26th, 10am-4pm, Location TBD. (There is no charge and lunch will be provided.)
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FEES:
Tournament Entry Fee $85, Team Uniform Fee $50, Coaching Fee $40. If you are not selected, your credit card will NOT be charged. All players not selected will remain as alternates. If an alternate is selected due to a withdrawal they will be contacted and will be required to submit a check to the Section office for the above fees. If a player wants to be removed from the alternate list they may do so by contacting David Zeutas-Broer, Player Development Manager, at the Section office.
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TRAVEL & ACCOMODATIONS:
Players are responsible for their travel and meal expenses and hotel accommodations. Once selected players will receive information about hotel rooms available at preferred rates. If a player’s parent or guardian is unable to attend then that player must have another player’s parent assume responsibility for them for the duration of the event.
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FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Please do not let the cost keep you from competing in this event. If financial assistance is needed please contact David Zeutas-Broer. zeutas-broer@newengland.usta.com 508-366-3450 ext.22. All inquiries are kept strictly confidential.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, June 14, 2009 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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