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DOUBLES: SIGN-IN DEADLINE - FRIDAY, AUG. 31
IMPORTANT: PLAYERS CANNOT PLAY SINGLES IN ONE DIVISION & DOUBLES IN ANOTHER DIVISION. ALL DOUBLES TEAMS MUST RE-REGISTER AT THE PLAYER REGISTRATION. The doubles deadline is Friday, August 31, at 5:30pm with the draw/schedule being made following the registration. If you know your doubles teams, please e-mail IBaron@yellowtennisball.com before registration and we will pair you together (Important: make sure we reply back to you to confirm receipt of the e-mail).
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MANDATORY REGISTRATION - FRIDAY, AUG. 31
Singles & doubles sign-in will be held at the Embassy Suites, Boca Raton from 3:30 - 5:30pm... IMPORTANT. Players unable to arrive at the Player Registration due to limited airline arrival times or delayed travel, must contact Ivan Baron as soon as possible - ibaron@yellowtennisball.com (confirm receipt of e-mail) OR (561) 330-6000. Directions: From I-95 Exit Yamato Road heading West. Cross over railroad tracks and take the first right onto NW 53rd Street. Hotel is on the right. (8-10 min. from all sites).
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PLAYER DINNER - SATURDAY, SEPT 1
7—8:30pm. Held at the Delray Beach Stadium & Tennis Center. Players are free, parents/siblings: $5 pp.
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DRAW FORMAT AND ALTERNATES
Each division will consist of a singles Modified Feed-In Draw (64) and single elimination doubles draw. All Main Draw singles matches will be the “best of 3 tie-break sets.” The format of the “Modified Feed In Consolation,” which consists of all first and second round losers in the Main Draw, will be “the best of 3 tie-break sets with a 10-point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.” The SINGLES draw & starting times will be posted Thursday, August 30...The doubles event is "single elimination" with matches consisting of an 8-game Pro-set. Both the singles and the doubles draws will have a 3rd/4th Playoff match. Doubles begins on Saturday, September 1 in the afternoon (not before noon)...All singles alternates (including doubles endorsed players) may call the tournament office for updates beginning Aug 14th...
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ATHLETIC TRAINING & REHAB SERVICES provided by Functional Rehabilitation
We are proud to offer premier athletic training services. Domenic Pompile and his staff from Functional Rehabilitation, Physical Therapy & Sports Medicine will be available at the Delray Swim & Tennis Club, Broken Sound Country Club, and Hunters Run Country Club throughout the week with more extensive services available at their five locations between Coral Springs and West Palm Beach. If you have any specific needs you would like to address with the staff in advance, please send me an e-mail with your name, division, cell phone number and a description of your issue or question and we will forward to the team at Functional Rehabilitation.
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IMPORTANT - MEDICAL FORMS
ALL PLAYERS MUST bring a USTA Signed Medical Release form (parent/guardian signature) (click on "more info.") to Registration or they will be UNABLE to participate in the event! If you would like to fax the form before the event, fax to: 561.330.6001. Thank you.
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MIAMI DESIGNATED - SUMMER SMASH
IMPORTANT: If you have been selected into the Summer Smash Main Draw, you MUST withdraw your name from the Miami Designated, if not, you will be penalized. Due to the Designated taking place the same weekend as the Summer Smash, all players withdrawing after Friday, August 24th from our event will not receive a refund.
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MATCH SITES
PLEASE DOUBLE-CHECK THE DRAW (posted Aug. 30) & GO DIRECTLY TO THE SITE THAT YOU COMPETE AT. The event will take place at facilities in Delray Beach, Boca Raton, and Boynton Beach, which are approximately 5 - 15 minutes away from each other.
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Boys' 18s Division
BROKEN SOUND COUNTRY CLUB (BSCC)(561-241-6880) (2401 Willow Springs Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33496) I-95 to Yamato (west), at stop light make a right onto Military Trail, at stop light make a left onto Clint Moore Rd., make a left into Broken Sound Country Club (1/2 mile), tell gate you are with the "USTA Tennis Nationals," courts are 1 mile on the left...CLUB RULES: Players may not wear sleeveless t-shirts.
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Girls' 18s Division
HUNTERS RUN COUNTRY CLUB (3500 Clubhouse Lane, Boynton Beach, FL. 33436) 561-734-6657. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head west, make a right (north) on Congress, left on Summit Dr., thru guard gate, right on Clubhouse Lane.
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Boys' 16s Division
BOCA WEST COUNTRY CLUB (BWCC)(561-488-6996)(20371 Country Club Blvd Boca Raton, FL 33431) I-95 to Glades (go west), thru Jog/Powerline Rd, Community on right, go thru guard gate, courts straight ahead on the left. Gated community - tell gate you are with the "USTA Tennis Tournament." ... and ... BROKEN SOUND COUNTRY CLUB (BSCC)(561-241-6880) (2401 Willow Springs Dr., Boca Raton, FL 33496) I-95 to Yamato (west), right on St. Andrews (north), community ahead, tell gate you are with the "USTA Tennis Nationals," turn right after gate, courts on right...CLUB RULES: Players may not wear sleeveless t-shirts at either Boca West CC or Broken Sound CC.
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Boys' 12s & Girls' 14s Divisions
DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DSTC)(561-243-7058) (2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33444) From I-95 Exit Linton Blvd. Head East 3/4 mile. Turn right on SW 10th Ave. Continue to stop sign and take a left (Lindell). Continue 1 full block to next corner, taking a left on Dotterel. Continue 1 block to Jaeger Drive, make a left. Office trailer is on left, and tennis courts are ahead. Parking is to the left or right...and...DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DBTC)(561-243-7360) (201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444) From I-95 Exit Atlantic Avenue. Head East. Tennis Center will be approximately 1 mile on the left side
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Boys' 14s & Girls' 16s Divisions
INDIAN SPRING COUNTRY CLUB (ISCC) (11501 El Clair Ranch Road, Boynton Beach, FL 33437) 561-734-6877. Directions: I-95 to Woolbright Rd, go west 3 miles, left on El Clair Ranch Rd, 2nd left into community/tennis courts ...and... HUNTERS RUN COUNTRY CLUB (3500 Clubhouse Lane, Boynton Beach, FL 33436) 561-734-6657. Directions: From I-95 Exit Atlantic Ave., head west, make a right (north) on Congress, left on Summit Dr., thru guard gate, right on Clubhouse Lane.
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Girls 12s Division
DELRAY SWIM & TENNIS CLUB (DSTC)(561-243-7058) (2350 Jaeger Drive, Delray Beach, FL 33444) From I-95 Exit Linton Blvd. Head East 3/4 mile. Turn right on SW 10th Ave. Continue to stop sign and take a left (Lindell). Continue 1 full block to next corner, taking a left on Dotterel. Continue 1 block to Jaeger Drive, make a left. Office trailer is on left, and tennis courts are ahead. Parking is to the left or right ..... and...THE SWIM & RACQUET CENTER, BOCA RATON (SRC)(561-395-0128) (21626 St. Andrews, Boca Raton, FL 33433). From I-95 Exit Glades Road, head west, taking a left onto St. Andrews, continue 3/4 mile, club on the left.
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PRACTICE COURTS
On or before Friday, August 31, call the match sites to reserve your courts - two persons per court, if courts are full, four persons per court. Saturday, Sept. 1 - Tuesday, Sept. 4, 10+ practice courts will be available 45 minutes before the first match at the each of the match sites, as well as 1-2 courts throughout the day (courts are 1st come, 1st serve). All sites begin match play at 8am, exept for Delray Swim & Tennis Club, which begins at 8:45am (no warm-up to begin before 8am, club rules)...A practice court sheet listing all facilities/times will be updated shortly as well as given out at the Player Registration (courts are 1st come, 1st serve).
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PRACTICE COURTS- Clay & Hard Courts
DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER (DBTC)(561-243-7360) (201 W. Atlantic Avenue, Delray Beach, FL 33444) Courts are 1st come, 1st serve, please check in with the Pro-Shop before going to courts. Directions: I-95 to Atlantic Avenue. Head East. Tennis Center will be approximately 1 mile on the left side...Practice courts: 9/1: 2 hard (8am - dark), 4 clay (noon - dark)...9/2 - 9/4: 4 clay, 2 hard (8am - dark)
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PRACTICE COURTS - Clay Courts
SWIM & RACQUET CENTER, BOCA RATON (SRC)(561-395-0128) (21626 St. Andrews, Boca Raton, FL 33433) Please check in at the Pro Shop before going to courts - courts are 1st come, 1st serve. Directions: I-95 to Glades Road. Head west, left onto St. Andrews. Continue 3/4 mile, club is on the left. Practice courts: 9/1 & 9/2: 8 (7:30 - 8:15am), 2 (8:15 - noon), 4 (noon - 5pm)...9/3 & 9/4: 4 - 6 (8am - 5pm)
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PRACTICE COURTS - Clay Courts
BOCA POINTE COUNTRY CLUB (7144 Boca Pointe Dr., Boca Raton, FL. 33433)(561-864-8529). MUST CALL TO RESERVE A COURT and check in at the Pro Shop before going to courts. Directions: I-95 to Palmetto (West), to Powerline & go south, community on right, go thru gate, crts on the left. Gated (tell them you are w/ the USTA Nats)...Practice courts: 9/1, 9/2, & 9/4: 4-6 courts (8am - 3pm). 9/3 (club is closed)
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PRACTICE COURTS - Clay Courts
BOYNTON BEACH TENNIS CENTER (BBTC) (3111 S. Congress Ave. Boynton Beach, FL 33426)(561-742-6575) All courts are 1st come, 1st serve, please check in with the Pro Shop before going to courts. Directions: From I-95 Exit Woolbright. Head West to Congress. Turn left (going South) on Congress. Tennis club will be on the corner of Congress and SW 30th. Practice courts: 9/1 - 9/3: 8 courts (8am - 4pm), 9/4 6 courts (8am - 4pm)
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PRACTICE COURTS - Clay Courts
ST. ANDREWS COUNTRY CLUB (561-451-4900 *354) 17557 Claridge Oval West
Boca Raton, FL 33496. Directions: I-95 to Linton Blvd, head west, left on Jog. Rd., right onto Clintmoore Rd., right on Claridge Oval W, tell gate your going to tennis courts. Practice courts: 9/1 - 9/4: 4- 6 courts (11am - 3pm) based on availability. MUST CALL TO RESERVE COURTS.
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PRACTICE COURTS - Hard Courts
SOUTH COUNTY REGIONAL PARK (11200 Park Access Rd. Boca Raton, FL. 33498) (561-477-9660). Courts are 1st come, 1st serve, please checkin at the Pro Shop before going to courts. Directions: I-95 to Glades Road. Go west 6 miles to Cain Blvd. and turn right. Turn left into park on Park Access Road... or... I-95 to Yamato Rd. go west, past Turnpike and 441, next light is Cain Blvd (go left), 1st light (Old Everglade) go right, courts on left. Practice courts: 9/1 - 9/4: 10 courts (8am - 2pm)
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LEVEL THREE NATIONAL EVENT
The Summer Smash Regional Championships will be played on CLAYCOURTS and will award ONLY National points, not Florida sectional points as this is the inaugural year of the event. The event is a level three national event which means ALL PLAYERS MAY ONLY ENTER ONE AGE DIVISION...Good luck!
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OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTEL #1 - Limited rooms, please reserve early.
DOUBLETREE GUEST SUITES - BOCA RATON 1-800-222-8733, (561) 997-9500 (701 NW 53rd St., Boca Raton, FL. 33487). All rooms are two-room suites and include full hot buffet breakfast. Mention “SUM" for special tournament rate: $89 (1-2 persons), $99 (3 persons), $109 (4 persons). Rooms are limited, please reserve early. Directions: From I-95 Exit Yamato Road heading West. Cross over railroad tracks and take the first right onto NW 53rd Street. (8-10 min. from all sites).
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OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTEL #2 - Limited rooms, please reserve early.
EMBASSY SUITES, BOCA RATON (561) 994-8200 (661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, FL 33487-8923). All rooms are two-room suites and include full hot buffet breakfast, complimentary Monday - Friday newspaper, fitness center, and shuttles to beaches and nearby shopping. Mention "SUM" for special tournament rate: $89 (single-king), $99 (double). Rooms are limited, please reserve early. Directions: From I-95 Exit Yamato Road heading West. Cross over railroad tracks and take the first right onto NW 53rd Street. Hotel is on the right. (8-10 min. from all sites).
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ADDITIONAL HOTELS - Limited rooms, please reserve early.
DELRAY BEACH MARRIOTT (561) 274-3200 (10 N. Ocean Blvd., Delray Beach, FL 33483) Located on beautiful A1A, beachfront with spectacular ocean views, walking distance to exciting Atlantic Avenue, and only two miles to the Delray Beach Tennis Center. Mention “USTA” for special tournament rate: Single/double room: $169+ . Directions: Exit Atlantic Avenue from I-95, head East to the end of Atlantic Avenue, ending at the beach. Turn left on A1A, and the hotel is on the north corner of A1A and Atlantic Avenue...
DELRAY BEACH RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT (561) 276-7441 (1111 East Atlantic Ave., Delray Beach, FL 33483) 1 block from the beach & 1 mile from the Delray Beach Tennis Center. All suites include complimentary hot breakfast buffet, pool with heated spa, & fully equipped kitchen, high-speed internet, free-parking. Mention “USTA” for special tournament rate: $149 + tax per night. Directions: Exit Atlantic Avenue from I-95 head East for two miles, hotel on north side....
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TRAVEL & RENTAL CAR DISCOUNT
Sites are 30 minutes from both Ft. Lauderdale & West Palm Beach Airports.
OFFICIAL RENTAL CAR: Enterprise Rent-A-Car. Call 1-800-978-8815 and mention rate code "41W0150" (pin: SUM) - for tournament special rate.
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