CONTARDI GIRLS WINTER OPEN

The draws have been posted online. For your convenience and scheduling purposes I have included the times for all matches. The times for Sunday (especially the times for the consolation matches) may change depending on the results of a player who may have received a first round bye, so always check in with the tournament desk for your next match time. I have made an effort to: 1-Keep sisters at the same site on the first day. 2-Have you play matches at one site (the exception being some players may have to tavel between Harper's Pont and Queen City which is approximately a 12 minute drive) allowing for the apprporiate amount of rest between matches. 3-Have as few matches on Monday as possible since some players are not out of school that day for their Winter break. If you have found an error in the draw please let me know. It is very difficult to change the draw once players have an idea about the schedule. I will make all possible effort to correct errors in the draw but would prefer not to have to change the draws for the sake of convenience.

PLEASE READ THIS HOMEPAGE AND AFTER YOU HAVE READ IT AND HAVE QUESTIONS, email Kenneth Burns at: tennisproken@yahoo.com

Level 4 Midwest Points Earned per Round. As opposed to what was previously posted there are no National Points earned per round for this event. Our apologies for any inconvenience.

We will use the following selection process as recommended by the Midwest Office: 64 Draw Sizes G14, 16, 18: 1. Eight (8) players from the top 100 of the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in next lower division 2. 56 players from the most current USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the current age division of the event Remaining vacancies and/or alternates will be selected from the USTA/Midwest Section Standing List in the division of the event. As this is a selection event with a 64 for limit for each division we will follow the USTA guidelines pertaining to late entrants. Late entrants will be allowed in the draw if they register before the draw is posted online and there are spots still available. If we have more than 64 players registered for an age group then late entrants will be placed at the bottom of the alternate's list in the order in which their entry is received.

The USTA no longer requires players to list a contact number when registering for a tournament. We would like to have this information if we need to change your time/location or let you know if you have received a default. Please include your email address and the best number at which to reach you. We will use this information for no additional purpose.

We will use three facilities on Saturday so please pay close attention when you look to see when and where you play. If ”CHP” is listed with your start time then you are playing at the Club at Harper's Point located at 8675 East Kemper Road, Cincinnati 45249. Harper's phone # is 513-489-9700. If ”WSTRN” is listed with your playing time then you are playing at Western Tennis and Fitness Club located at 5490 Muddy Creek Road, Cincinnati 45238. Western's phone # is 513-451-4233. If ”QCRC” is listed with your start time then you are playing at Queen City Racquet Club located at 11275 Chester Road, Cincinnati 45246. Queen City's phone # is 513-771-2835.

The Marriott Northeast is our host hotel and is located 3 minutes from the Club at Harpers Point. Call 800-2289290 and ask for the Contardi Open rate. Alternatively, you can click on the "more info" icon below and you will be taken to their online registration. The special athletic rate is $115 (As of 10/26/11, subject to change) and includes: complimentary breakfast : (muffins, danish, bagels, cream cheese, apples, bananas, oranges, oatmeal, cold cereal, build your own peanut butter and jelly sandwich station, juices and coffee, complimentary sports drink for each player), discount coupons to Lazer Kraze and Dave & Buster's, movie/game room on Saturday night with complimentary popcorn and a drawing for 4 complimentary King's Island tickets and 1 complimentary night stay at the hotel. Click on the link for reservations. more info

Practice courts - You maybe able to reserve practice courts at the following facilites: Harpers 513-489-9700 Five Seasons 513-489-0700 Camargo 513-793-9200 (15 minutes from Harpers) Courtyard 513-777-5530 (15 minutes from Harpers.) Five Season 513-469-1400 Court fees are applicable and a credit card payment will be required to reserve courts.

Due to large draw sizes we are unable to accommodate requests to play in more than one age group on the same weekend. 3rd Set Super Tie Break will be used and there is a playoff for third and fourth place.

Our first round of matches are scheduled for Saturday morning at 8:00. If we have 64 players per draw anticipate playing two matches per day. We will try to schedule both of your matches at the same location. We will play the semis, finals of the front and consolation draw as well as the 3rd/4th playoff on Monday.

We will have some warm up courts available at the Club at Harpers Point on Friday afternoon and evening, before 8:00 a.m Saturday and Sunday, and early Monday morning. We will charge regular court costs with no guest fee which range from $12-$26 per hour. You may check on availability and reserve your court by calling 513-489-9700. A credit card payment will be required to reserve a court.

Signing up for two events: The USTA Code of Conduct and Suspension Point System is in effect. You are expected to play the entire event as scheduled. The USTA/Midwest Section Junior Competition Committee has adopted a new Suspension Point System. All players will be given five (5) suspension points for entering two or more tournaments that take place at the same time, in whole or in part, unless each Tournament Committee involved agrees with the multiple entries in writing via e-mail. This applies to all players who signed up for the tournament including alternates.

The number of players seeded shall equal a power of two (for example 2,4,8,16,32). The maximum ratio of players seeded shall be one in three, except that any draw may have two seeds.

We will have stringing available at Harper’s Point throughout the tournament. However, you will need to provide your own set of strings as our supply is very limited. The cost for stringing is $15/racquet. Midwest Sports Outlet is located at 11613 Reading Road, Cincinnati, Ohio 45241. They have one of the largest tennis showrooms in the world and they can string racquets while you browse. They will have a full selection of strings. They also provide us each year with a coupon you can use on your tennis purchases. Please be sure to ask the tournament director at your site for a coupon. Midwest Sports phone number is 513-956-4900 and you can also visit their website by clicking on the link. more info