+L1 Drumlins Eastern Designated Closed L4 FIC

Please check in at tournament desk fifteen (15) minutes before your scheduled match time. There will be an additional $25 to be collected from main draw players. USTA lateness rule be implemented. Each player and any spectator accompanying each player will be required to sign a spectator condition agreement form.

Thank you for selecting the Courtyard Syracuse Carrier Circle by Marriott to host the USTA Eastern Section Closed Room Block beginning on April 20, 2012! You may begin booking your room by clicking the link and booking directly online or by calling 800.321.2211 and reference the USTA Eastern Section Closed Room Block at the Courtyard Syracuse Carrier Circle by Marriott to make their reservations at the group rate. more info

The main draw for both events will be posted Sunday, April 22nd after 5:00p.m. No time considerations will be given. Thank you for your cooperation.

G/18 play will start at 4:00 p.m. on Friday, April 27, 2012. B/18 to follow on Friday, April 27, 2012.

Courts are available by reservation and paid for when reserving time with a credit card. $25 per half hour. WE DO NOT TAKE AMERICAN EXPRESS. There will be no refunds.

Check the draw before leaving for the tournament. There may be last minute changes.

+L1 Documentation required for +L1 Eastern Designated Closed: US Birth Certificate, US Passport, 1485 or 797C Form, Permanent Resident Card, Diplomat Status, Refugee Status, or Asylee Status. Fax to 914-694-2402 (one time only).

USTA National Level 4 Event.

Semifinal Playoffs included.

+L1 Additional $25 for players qualifying or accpeted directly to the main draw.

USTA point penalty for cheating/being over-ruled by an official more than two times: a) first offense results in a point penalty b) second offense results in a loss of game c) third offense results in a match default

Withdrawals can be done online before registration closes. Go to the tournament home page and click on "Edit Registration" in the blue bar on the lower left.

Contact Information supplied during online registration (an email and 2 phone numbers) is vital. This is how the tournament director can contact you if necessary.

Minimum Endorsement Requirement A player needs to retire and/or play a match in order for the tournament to count for endorsement purposes. A player who has not hit or received a single ball, cannot be viewed as having participated in the tournament.

Registration Close Date is Monday.

Code Of Conduct:
By registering for this tournament you have agreed to abide by the Rules & Regulations set forth in the USTA Friend at Court, Standards of Conduct and USTA Eastern Section Rules & Regulations. The rules apply to parents & spectators as well; the player is responsible for their entourage. Poor behavior by the spectators may result in point penalties for the players. Poor personal behavior, bad sportsmanship or any acts detrimental to the game will be factors which could prevent endorsement selection. We expect the highest levels of sportsmanship from all of our participants. To view the Eastern Point Penalty System, visit http://assets.usta.com/assets/636/15/PointPenaltySuspensionSystems_2011.pdf

+L1 Endorsement to Clay Courts & National Teams > to National Clay Courts/National Teams must play 2 out of 5 Designated Closed: http://assets.usta.com/assets/636/15/2011_EndorsementChart_R.pdf

+L1 Endorsement to Hard Courts to National Hard Courts must play 2 out of 5 Designated Closed: http://assets.usta.com/assets/636/15/2011_EndorsementChart_R.pdf

+L1 Competitors Lists Please check the qualifying & main draw competitors lists as soon as it becomes available to confirm your registration & selection.