Greater Hartford Youth Tennis Association 12 green ball, 14, 16, 18 Level 7

WETHERSFIELD HIGH SCHOOL 411 Wolcott Hill Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109

On behalf of the Greater Hartford Youth Tennis Association and the many volunteers of our organization, thank you for supporting and participating in our tournament this year! We are thrilled that you’re playing and our fingers are crossed for some really nice weather this weekend. For those of you that are familiar with the GHYTA and its history over the past two decades, we wanted to say thank you for your continued support and contributions throughout the years. For many years, the GHYTA has held some of New England's most fun and dynamic USTA junior events, and this tournament is one of many that the GHYTA will be hosting in 2012 (check USTA junior tournament schedule for a list of all of our events this year). We are extremely excited about the prospectus of having all of you participating in our event this weekend and making a difference in the tennis communities of greater Hartford. As a reminder to all players, parents, and coaches, that while we look forward to some exciting and competitive play, the primary reasons we get involved in such an event is to: (1) raise awareness for a good cause and (2) to allow all junior players to participate in a fun and dynamic USTA sanctioned event. I ask all of you to keep your “competitive spirit” in reasonable check and respect your fellow opponents. USTA rules will be in effect at all times. Check USTA New England Level 7 & 6 Rules and Regulations. Tennis attire and shoes will be required for all participants. Please keep school grounds and tennis courts clean. There is no rain date for the tournament. We will play things by ear this week. There will be an official weather update on the tournament page the day of. Thank you again for your continued support and for choosing to participate in our event. See you this weekend. Sincerely, GHYTA Staff

All tournament proceeds benefit the Greater Hartford Youth Tennis Association and grassroots programming throughout the greater Hartford communities. Thank you again for your continued support and advocacy.

By signing up for this event. I, the parent of the registrant, a minor, agree that I and the registrant will abide by the rules of the USTA, it’s affiliate organizations, and sponsors. Recognizing the possibility of physical injury associated with tennis and in consideration for the USTA, the Greater Hartford Youth Tennis Association, and Bulkeley High School. I hereby release, discharge, and/or otherwise indemnify the owners of courts and facilities utilized for the tournament, against any claim by or on behalf of the registrant as a result of the registrant’s participation in the Programs and/or being transported to or from the same, which transportation I hereby authorize.

In the event that the Heat Index (temperature and humidity combined) reaches 100 degrees, the referee/tournament director may instruct that a 10 point match tie break be used in lieu of the third set. If the Heat Index reaches 103 degrees, the referee/tournament director may suspend play anytime between noon and 5PM. If play is suspended the referee/tournament director may allow matches in progress and in the second set, to complete the match. (Based on National Weather Service information)

i. The tournament shall refund a player’s entire entry fee if the player is not selected. ii. No refund is required after the online registration entry deadline. iii. The TennisLink processing fee is non-refundable in both of the above instances.