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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION INFORMATION:
Registration is done online through our website (opens Thursday, April 1, 2010 and closes Saturday, May 15, 2010 at 11:59 p.m.).
ONLINE REGISTRATION - PLEASE CLICK HERE
You will need a valid credit card and current USTA # for yourself and your partner. During the doubles registration process you must check the payment box to the right of your partner(s) USTA # to confirm payment for them as well. The total fee for doubles is $108.50 per event and $81.13 for singles (this includes online fees). If you fail to do this only half of the entry will be paid and your entry will be incomplete. Incomplete or split entries will not be accepted in the draw. Please make sure that you avoid this commom mistake an assure that your fees are correct prior to finalizing your regisration process.
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DRAWS POSTED:
Wednesday, MAY 26, 2010 CLICK HERE FOR 2010 DRAWS
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WITHDRAWING PRIOR TO ENTRY CLOSING:
If entries have not yet closed, a player may withdraw by going to the tournament's USTA TennisLink Home Page - the same web page that you registered for the tournament. Once in the system, click on the "Register Now" text in red. When taken to the next page, click on "Withdraw" on the left hand side of the screen. You will need your confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. Because your credit card will not be charged prior to the entry deadline, no refund needs to be made. If you cannot locate your confirmation number, contact linkteam@usta.com.
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REFUNDS:
Divisions must have a minimum of 8 teams or the division may be cancelled. Entry fee will be refunded. Entry fees will not be refunded after entries close or due to rain. We recommend that an alternate be substituted in place of the player(s) who can not attend. Please note that any substitution(s) must be cleared by the tournament director if the seeding has been done.
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PLAYER'S GIFT:
Each player will receive a traditional Adoption Guild Gift. Player's gifts may only be picked up at Newport Beach Tennis Club from 9am to 3pm on May 29-31 and on June 5-6. One gift per player.
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PLAYER'S PARTY:
The players party will be held at Newport Beach Tennis Club on Saturday, May 29, 2010 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. Great sponsors will provide fabulous food and drink while music will be played by a live band. All players attend at no charge; general public is invited (tickets sold at the door for $20.00 per adult; no one under 21 is allowed). Complimentary beer/wine and food from 6pm to 8pm.
Hit for Prizes: HEAD Penn 6:00 to 7:30 p.m. Center Court
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PEARL JUBILEE:
WIN a multi-colored strand of South Beach Pearls. Sizes ranging from 12 mm - 14.5, valued at $4000. The Adoption Guild will be selling opportunities to win a beautiful pearl necklace donated by William Harold Jewelers. Each chance will be sold for $20.00 and everyone will walk away with a Pearl valued at $20.00. All proceeds go to Holy Family Services. To purchase pearls in advance, contact Katie Richardson at wprkt@aol.com |
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PRIZE MONEY:
Currently, prize money will only be awarded to the Open Men's & Women's singles winners and finalistst (75% of the entry income from those events minus any tournament expenses). Events with a draw of less than eight will not be awarded prize money. Please note the acceptance of prize money affects amateur status and NCAA rules.
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RULES FOR PLAY:
USTA rules govern play. Matches are 2 out of 3 sets with a 7-point set tiebreak used at 6-all. The tournament reserves the right to modify scoring, i.e. match tiebreak in lieu of third set, no add scoring, etc. should rain cause scheduling problems.
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PLAYERS WITH SCHEDULE CONFLICTS:
Players entering the tournament must play according to our schedule and need to leave both weekends available when entering; we do not guarantee allowances for time problems. |
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RESTRICTIONS:
NO SPLIT DIVISIONS: Players are limited to two events in the SAME DIVISION (exception: 35 Men’s Doubles CAN PLAY IN THE 6.0 OR 6.5 DIVISION). Except for Open Divisions & NTRP 6.0 - 5.0, past winners of Adoption Guild are not eligible to play the same event and the same division the following year with the same partner. Winners from 2009 (4.5 & below) may defend their title only if they play with a different partner. Otherwise, the winning team must move up to the next level of play. Each event must have a minimum of 8 teams or the event may be cancelled. Entry fee will be refunded.
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RATINGS:
Players cannot play below their USTA NTRP rating. If a player does not have a USTA rating, then they must play at or above their club rating. All ratings are subject to verification! Non-disclosure or false information regarding a player’s rating will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee at any time during the tournament. The rating Committee reserves the right to reclassify or disqualify any player or team, regardless of their club rating, or self NTRP rating if determined to be overqualified for the division they enter (even during the tournament). Classification of the stronger player will determine the classification of a doubles team.
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NTRP EVENTS (3.5– 6.0):
All players in the NTRP events should be USTA members. NTRP events are open to players 19 years or older. Junior players 18 years and under must participate in the 6.5/Open division. Players can participate in a higher NTRP category (according to their rating), but they cannot play below their NTRP or club rating identified by their club pro or appropriate staff.
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PLAYER SUBSTITUTIONS:
Players must designate their partner on the entry form. Any changes after the entries close must be MADE IN WRITING and submitted to the tournament director prior to the seeding committee meeting on Tuesday, May 18th. Players substitutions after May 18th may not be accepted into the tournament due to the potential of invalidating the seeds. Should you have to change your partner after this date contact the tournament director or tournament chair ASAP. Once the draws are posted, any substitutions will need written authorization from the TD or TC (a default will be issued otherwise). If this occurs on the day of the tournament please give yourself ample time to address this situation in person at Newport Beach Tennis Club prior to your first round match.
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DRESS CODE:
Our participating hosting clubs require all players to wear proper tennis attire. This includes no black-soled running shoes (or any shoe that mars the court) and T-shirts. Failure to comply with this policy can result in a default. Palisades Tennis Club requires male players to wear COLLARED shirts. Please respect our participating clubs and follow their rules or directions. |
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BALLS:
The Pro Penn extra-duty tennis ball is the official ball of the tournament.
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RAIN:
In the event of inclement weather, you are still expected to check in for your scheduled match. Do not call; we will reschedule accordingly. In addition, you can check the website on a regular basis for updates regarding the tournament.
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MATCH FORMAT:
Singles & doubles – All matches will be best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 7-point tiebreak at 6 all. If inclement weather causes scheduling problems the tournament committee reserves the right to alter the scoring for purposes of finishing the event on time.
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PARKING:
Check the draw website for the latest information regarding parking.
Newport Beach Tennis Club: During the first weekend of the tournament neither player participants nor spectators may park on Newport Beach Tennis Club's premises . Parking is available at Corona del Mar High School. On the second weekend, NBTC members and finalists of the tournament may park on the club's premises via valet parking.
Palisades Tennis Club has limited parking - All non-members MUST park in the lower lot of the Hyatt Hotel - obey Palisades parking attendant.
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CHECK-IN & DEFAULTS:
Players must be prepared to play at their scheduled time and should arrive 15 minutes before for their match. Players may be defaulted 15 minutes after their scheduled start time (point penalty is in effect).
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MATCH WARM-UP:
Limited to 10 minutes, including serves.
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AWARDS:
The Adoption Guild provides trophies for the winner and finalist for the singles and doubles events.
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SILENT AUCTION:
Great silent auction items will be available for bidding and purchase on Finals weekend. Preview items at: www.adoptionguild.org |
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DISCLAIMER:
The rules and regulations outlined above are subject to change by the tournament committee at their discretion for the betterment of the event. All players are required to sign a release waiver prior to their first round of match play.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL:
The Doubletree Club Hotel - Orange County Airport is offering tournament players a special rate at $99 per night for the first weekend (includes breakfast and free shuttle service to and from Orange County airport). Ten rooms are being held and must be reserved by May 14, 2010 to guarantee this rate. Please call 1-800-222-8733 (or via the internet) and use R28 as the group code word for the discounted rate. Doubletree Club Hotel, 7 Hutton Center Drive, Santa Ana, CA 714-751-2400.
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE:
Open men's singles matches will start Friday evening, May 28th at 6 p.m. All other matches will begin on or after Saturday, May 29. The largest draws will start first with some draws having the potential of two matches played in one day. Specific starting times will not be made available to you until May 26, 2010. You can CLICK HERE FOR DRAW TIMES, or use the USTA quick tournament search # 651720510 to link you to the USTA Adoption Guild Tournament Page. We fully understand that you would like to plan for the two-week event so we have included a tentative schedule of how the event may be played. Please, DO NOT call ahead to ask for times. If we hand out times earlier we will notify you via email. As a reminder, defaults will be enforced according to USTA guidelines.
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