2014 Boys & Girls 12 NORTHEAST ZONE TEAM ...

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2014 Boys & Girls 12 NORTHEAST ZONE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS TOURNAMENT ID# 350938415 WESTTOWN SCHOOL JULY 2-6, 2015 Tournament Director Monica J. Androsko 610-497-9116 [email protected] TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE **Must be on time** ARRIVAL DATE: WEDNESDAY, JULY 1st REGISTRATION: Wednesday, July 1st COACHES MEETING: Wednesday, July 1st WELCOME/ Wednesday, July 1st TEAM PRACTICE: Wednesday, July 1st PICTURES Wednesday, July 1st MATCH PLAY: Thursday, July 2nd-6th DEPARTURE DATE: Monday, July 6th

1:30PM FOR REGISTRATION AND ACTIVITIES 1:30-3pm Westtown School 2:00pm Westtown School 3pm Westtown School 3:45-4:30pm 4:30-5:15pm 9am Westtown School PLEASE BOOK FLIGHTS AFTER 6PM.

TOURNAMENT LOCATION Westtown School, 975 Westtown Rd, West Chester, PA 19382. Please use the Westtown Road Entrance. There is NO SMOKING/ALCOHOL PERMITTED ON SCHOOL PROPERTY. THERE ARE NO PETS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. For more information: http://www.westtown.edu/ PARKING: Please park in designated areas only! If the closest parking lot to the courts is full, please park in another lot. Those cars in violation will be ticketed and towed. MEDICAL RELEASE THE MEDICAL RELEASE FORM MUST BE SIGNED BY A PARENT/LEGAL GUARDIAN PRIOR TO FIRST MATCH. COACHES SIGNATURE WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED! THIS MUST BE TURNED IN AT CHECK IN/REGISTRATION. HOTEL INFORMATION HOST HOTEL COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT, MALVERN, PA. CUT OFF IS JUNE 17TH.more info HOST HOTEL HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS, MALVERN/FRAZER, PA. CUT OFF IS JUNE 19TH. Group Code is DEL . You can call the hotel directly at 610-651-0400 to get the $105.00 per night rate.more info HOST HOTEL HOMEWOOD SUITES, MALVERN, PA. CUT OFF IS JUNE 21ST.more info HOST HOTEL STAYBRIDGE SUITES, GLEN MILLS, PA. CUT OFF IS JUNE 24TH. YOU CAN ALSO CALL THE MAIN NUMBER 610358-2560. CODE IS TN2more info

Below is the schedule and format for the 2015 USTA Zone Team Championships. Team Matches  Two flights of equal numbers of teams  Each team match will consist of 6 singles matches and 3 doubles matches.  Singles matches will be best of three tie-break sets  Doubles matches will be 8-game pro sets with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all  Singles matches will count one point each  Doubles matches will count one point each  Mixed doubles matches will count for team score but not for ranking Match Scoring All singles matches will best of 3 tie-break sets. All doubles/mixed doubles matches will be an 8 game Pro Set with a 7 Point Tiebreak at 8 games all. A match will consists of 6 boys and 6 girls singles, 2 boys doubles matches, 2 girls doubles matches, and 2 mixed doubles matches. Each match is worth 1 team point. If the Team Match score is tied 9-9, the coach of each team shall designate one boy and one girl from their team to play a mixed doubles 10 Point Match Tiebreak to determine the Team Match Winner. RANKING INFORMATION: USTA Zone Team Championships are considered a Level 2 National Event. All matches count towards ranking, except mixed doubles. This event may be used for meeting the national requirements for this age group. COACHING: A player may receive coaching from the coach or assistant coach during a match, but only during a changeover or set break. Coaching must be carried out in a manner that does not distract play on adjoining courts. The coach may only enter the court on a changeover or a set break. On court coaching must be done from the net post area where players rest on changeovers. Off court coaching must be done from a position behind the court and outside the fence OFFICIATING: Player will be subject to the rules of the USTA. The USTA Point Penalty System will be STRICKLY enforced throughout the tournament. NO UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT WILL BE TOLERATED!! There will be USTA certified officials roving all courts. AIRLINES: Philadelphia International Airport services: US AIRWAYS, DELTA, UNITED, SOUTHWEST, CONTINENTAL, AND OTHERS. PLAYER INFORMATION Unsportsmanlike conduct at the tournament hotel or on tournament grounds will be monitored and recorded. WHAT TO DO: Start hydrating at home a minimum of 48 hours before you leave to come to this event. DRESS CODE: Proper tennis attire required. WHAT ELSE TO BRING: It will be hot and humid in the Philadelphia area in late July. Please pack plenty of sunscreen, bring a water jug, hat/visor or anything else to keep you cool. Please pack extra light colored shirts for changing between matches. An on court towel is also a must. Spectators: PACK A LAWN CHAIR.

STRINGER: There will be a stringer on site at Westtown School. They will have various types of strings, in case you have forgotten yours. CASH ONLY PLEASE. TRAINER: There will be a trainer at Westtown School for part of each day. Exact times will be given during orientation meeting.