The Florida Open Championships

The Florida Open Tournament Committee thanks all players, parents and coaches who came to The Landings for a week of fierce competition and wonderful tennis. We wish you good hitting at your next event.

Girls and Boys 16's and 18's Singles (full Feed-In Consolation) and Doubles (no Consolation) Players must play the same doubles age event as they enter in singles.

18 and under: Born July 1, 1986 or later; 16 and under: Born July 1, 1988 or later

Use TENNISLINK Online registration system for Tournament ID 151300305

Singles and Doubles - $125 flat fee Full refunds will be given for withdrawals received prior to the Draw Meeting on June 19. 50% refunds will be given after that time for excused withdrawals.

Acceptance for the Main Draw will be based on the USTA Junior National Standings. Check www.usta.com, tournament ID 151300305 after 10 a.m. on Friday, June 10 for acceptance. Alternates will be notified by telephone when accepted. An “on-site” players’ list will be maintained at Tournament Headquarters.

Singles draws will be 128 with 4-8 spots reserved for Qualifiers – if needed. Doubles draws will be 32.

The Singles draw meeting will be held at The Landings Yacht, Golf &Tennis Club on Sunday, June 19.

All participants must be members in good standing of the USTA and show proof at check in. The tournament will provide three new regular duty tennis balls for each singles match with three new balls for a third set.

Main draw singles: Best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring; Feed-In Consolation: 3rd set is Match Tie Break (first to 10 by 2).

Doubles: Pro set with Match Tie Break, (first to 10 by 2) at 8 all.

All courts are clay – either Har-Tru or Fast-Dry

Proper tennis attire is required. T-shirts with tennis motifs are acceptable. Smooth-soled tennis shoes are required.

B16/18 check-in on Friday, June 24 between 2-7 pm in the Helm Club at The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis Club. G16/18 check-in on Saturday, June 25 from 2-7 pm in the Helm Club at The Landings.

Both members of a doubles team must check-in together at the Tournament desk by noon on Sunday, June 26. First match times will be available on Sunday evening. Doubles play will begin on Monday, June 27. Players must play doubles in the same age division that they played in singles.

9200 College Parkway, Ft. Myers, FL 33919, (239) 454-6363; Hotel - $83, Suites/condos - $93; across from The Landings; standard hotel rooms; 1 bedroom suites with fully equipped kitchens, queen size beds, separate living area with sleeper sofa; video players; daily complimentary hot breakfast; weekday social hour; fitness center; heated pool/whirlpool; guest laundry facility; voicemail / cordless phone dual phone lines; high speed modem access; in room computers; movie rentals more info

13901 Shell Point Plaza, Ft. Myers, FL 33908, (239) 454-9292; standard rooms - $85; located at the entrance to Sanibel Island; tropical landscaped outdoor pool; fitness center; adjacent golf course; gift shop; complimentary continental breakfast more info

7090 Cypress Terrace, Ft. Myers, FL 33907, (239) 437-5600; $79; heated pool / whirlpool; free continental breakfast; exercise room; free wireless high speed internet ;free local phone calls; spacious guest rooms; nearby shopping and restaurants; 3 miles from The Landings more info

13501 Bell Tower Dr.,Ft. Myers, FL 33907, (239) 482-2900; Hotel - $89; 227 rooms fully equipped with coffee makers, fridge, Showtime; free local calls; Concierge floor (limited access) for extra comfort and privacy with Continental Breakfast; hors d'oeuvres with cash bar and milk and cookies later; free airport transportation; fitness room; heated tropical outdoor pool with waterfall; next door to Bell Tower Mall . . . shops, restaurants, 20 theatres; Shoeless Joe’s Sports Café for casual dining more info

5255 Big Pine Way, Ft. Myers, FL 33907, (239) 275-6000; two-room suites $119; separate sleeping quarters w/full kitchen and pull out sofa; daily complimentary pantry breakfast; manager reception nightly (M-Th); walking distance to Bell Tower Mall anchored by Sacks, with restaurants, 20 theatres; fitness center heated outdoor pool & spa; two TV’s and two telephones with dataports; free internet access; free local calls; free airport transportation more info

17260 Harbour Pointe Dr., Ft. Myers, FL 33908, (239) 466-4000; rooms - $154; condos/suites - $194; world-class seaside resort and spa; located at the causeway to Sanibel Island; has own beach and marina on San Carlos Bay; exciting water sports activities available daily; sea-shelling and sight-seeing excursions available - reservations must be made by an adult and players must be under supervision of an adult; two pools; 5 restaurants and lounges; spa & fitness; high speed internet access more info

The tournament social will be held at Cici's Pizza on Sunday, June 26 at 7:00 pm FREE for players. Guests may purchase tickets for $5/person at Tournament check-in.

Transportation during the tournament will be provided for players between tournament hotels and tournament sites.

Limited practice courts will be available prior to and during the tournament. Beginning Thursday, June 23, call the Landings Tennis Shop at 239-482-0515 for court availability. Complete practice court information will be distributed at player check-in. Practice sessions can be arranged with pros available.

The Landings Yacht, Golf & Tennis, Inc. TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Breckenridge Golf & Tennis: Turn right on McGregor, go .5 miles. Turn left on Cypress Lake, go 2.5 miles to US 41. Turn right on US 41, go 7.4 miles to the Breckenridge entrance on the right. From the gate, go .3 miles to tennis courts and clubhouse on the left. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Colonial Country Club: Turn left on McGregor, go 3.1 miles to Colonial Blvd. Turn right on Colonial Blvd, go 6 miles to the entrance on the right. Follow signs toward the clubhouse. Courts are to the right. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Estero Country Club at The Vines: Turn right on McGregor, go .5 miles. Turn left on Cypress Lake, go 2.5 miles to US 41. Turn right on US 41, go 7.4 miles to Estero Country Club at The Vines entrance on the left. From the gate, turn right, go .7 miles to tennis courts and clubhouse on the left. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to The Forest: Turn right on McGregor, go .5 miles. Turn left on Cypress Lake, go 2.5 miles to US 41. Turn right on US 41, go 2.8 miles to The Forest entrance on the right. Follow signs 2 miles to the tennis courts. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Gulf Harbour: Turn right on McGregor, go 2.5 miles, turn right into Gulf Harbour gate on Vista River Dr., go .3 mile

Driving directions from The Landings to Heritage Cove: Turn right on McGregor, go 1.2 miles, turn left on A & W Bulb, go .1 mile to Heritage Cove entrance on the left. From the gate, go .1 mile to tennis courts on the left.

Driving directions from The Landings to Heritage Palms Golf & Country Club: Turn right on McGregor, go .5 miles. Turn left on Cypress Lake, go 2.5 miles across US 41. Go 2 miles to Six Mile Cypress. Turn left on Six Mile Cypress, go 3 miles to Heritage Palms entrance on the left. From the gate, follow signs to the tennis courts. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Lexington Country Club: Turn right on McGregor, go 1.2 miles, turn left on A&W Bulb, go 1.2 miles, turn left on Gladiolus, go .5 miles, turn right on Bass Rd, go 1.1 miles across Summerlin, go .4 miles to Lexington entrance. From the gate, Golf Village courts are .2 miles on the left. Lake Village courts are 1.5 miles on the right. more info

Driving directions from The Landings to Pelican Preserve: Turn left on McGregor, go 3.1 miles to Colonial Blvd. Turn right on Colonial Blvd, go approx. 6 mi to Treeline Ave. Turn right on Treeline Ave .6 mi. Treeline becomes Pelican Preserve Blvd .5 mi. Turn right on Veneto Dr.