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Media Report Release Form
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RELEASE FORM
All players must have a signed release form prior to play. Print form from this link.
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HOTEL
Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo, for reservations, rate is $79.00, Cut off dates are Aug. 18 . Directions to the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo-Choo.
Eastbound: Take I-24 to the Lookout Mountain Broad St. exit (#178). Take the South Broad Street split and follow signs to the Choo-Choo.
Westbound: Take I-24 to exit 178, take North Market Street, travel 6 blocks. The Choo-Choo is on the right.
1400 Market St.
Chattanooga, TN 37402
423-266-5000
800-872-2529
423-267-4998--fax
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ORIENTATION MEETING
The orientation meetings will be at the Holiday Inn Chattanooga Choo Choo.
Thursday, Sept 8 at 8pm. The meeting will be in the Centennial Theatre on the grounds of the Choo-choo.
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Champions Club
All matches will be played at the Champions Club, 3520 Lupton Dr, Chattanooga, Tennessee, 37415. Directions: To Champions Club: Turn right out of Choo Choo. Turn right onto fourth St. Go to top of hill (Georgia Ave.), then take left across Veterans Bridge. Proceed across bridge 1.4 miles until Barton Ave. merges into Hixson Pike at wide left turn. Go 3.2 miles. Turn right onto Lupton Drive. Go 0.3 miles to Rivermont Park entrance (Dixie Dr.). Keep bearing left, following Champions Club signs.
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Format of Play Information
• Players will be placed on teams using the most recent Southern standings.
• All players play singles and doubles in each team match that has both events.
• Doubles line-ups are to be determined by the coach.
• Coaches may coach at the changeovers outside of the court.
• Only the official team coaches may coach.
• Spectators should remain away from the fences during the matches.
• Singles matches will be 2 sets with a match tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
• In the event of inclement weather, singles matches may be shortened.
• Double matches will be 6 game pro-sets with a set tiebreaker at 6 games all.
• This event is a level 3 Southern event.
• All matches count 1 point towards the team match.
• The team that wins the most matches wins the team match.
• Tie-breaking procedures are fewest matches lost, fewest games lost, spin.
• Awards for 1st, 2nd & 3rd in each division.
• All players are expected to maintain good sportsmanship at all times.
• Coaches may issue code violations to their own teams.
This is a team event. You should support your teammates after you finish playing. Always check with your coach before leaving the tournament site.
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Thursday
Thursday, Sept. 8
8:00pm Orientation Meeting Centennial Theater (Choo-choo)
8:15pm Team Meetings Centennial Theater (Choo-Choo)
8:45pm Coaches Meeting Centennial Theater (Choo-Choo)
10:00pm Players in Rooms
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Friday
Friday, Sept. 9
7:30am Warm-up at Site
8:00am Play Begins
11:30am Lunch at Sites (players & parents)
6:00pm Play Ends
7:00pm Pizza for Players & Parents Penn Station (Choo-Choo)
8:00pm Coaches Meeting Penn Station (Choo-Choo)
10:00pm Players in Rooms
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Saturday
Saturday, Sept. 10
7:30am Warm-up at Site
8:00am Play Begins
11:30am Lunch at Sites (players & parents)
5:00pm Play Ends
6:30pm Banquet and Pictures at the Blue Cross building at 629 Market St.
8:00pm Coaches Meeting
10:00pm Players in Rooms
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Sunday
Sunday, Sept. 11
7:30am Warm-up at Site
8:00am Play Begins
11:00am Play Ends & Lunch at Champions Club (players & parents)
11:30pm Closing Ceremonies Champions Club
12:00pm Depart For Home
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Ice and Water
Ice and water will be provided at the site. Players should bring their own thermos for Ice and water.
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Balls
Dunlop Balls will be used.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, September 2, 2005 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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