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A Part of the NEC Wheelchair Tennis Tour

ITF - Series 1 / USTA Category II Event

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DATES: March 28 – April 1, 2012 Presented by:

SITE: Roger Scott Tennis Center

2130 Summit Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32503

CHAIRMAN: David Mayo (850) 473-8633 or dmayo@

DIRECTOR: Bruce Caton (850) 595-1260 or caton9@

REFEREE: Sue Pranke (682) 225-0407 or dmpranke@

ENTRIES: Open Division entries must be received by February 15, 2012.

All other divisions by March 4, 2012. Options to register:

o Online registration: available to USTA members only at .

o Mail Entry: use entry form below and include check payable to “Pensacola Open”.

o Fax Entry: use entry form below and fax to 850-473-8631

o Email Entry: send entry to David Mayo >> dmayo@

PRIZE MONEY: Open Divisions: $ 25,000. A / B / C Divisions: $ 585.

SCHEDULE: Open Divisions players begin match play on Wednesday, March 28 (8:30am).

The Letter Division (A/B/C) players begin on Friday – all matches at Roger Scott.

DRAWS: A, B, C draws will be posted at on March 26, 2012. Players are responsible for confirming their match times. Tournament ID#153100911.

Open division draws will be made Tuesday, March 27 - 6:00pm at the tournament site (Roger Scott Tennis Center). Sign In Deadline: 4:00pm also at the Scott Tennis Center.

RULES OF PLAY:

o All players must show USTA membership card (or country federation card) prior to first match.

o Main draw and second draw divisions follow ITF rules - all others follow USTA rules.

o Check-in time is 15 minutes prior to scheduled match time.

o Players are subject to no-show default 15 minutes after scheduled match time.

FORMAT: Best two out of three sets, 12-point tiebreak at 6-all. First match consolations for singles events only. Tournament reserves the right to modify format in the event of weather delays.

NUMBER OF EVENTS: Players are limited to one singles and one doubles event.

If age eligible (40+), players may also enter a seniors division event.

DIVISIONS OFFERED: Singles and doubles in Men’s Open, A, B, C; Women’s Open, Quad Open, Juniors. Doubles only in Senior Open/A and B/C.

MAX DRAW SIZES: Men’s Open Main: 32; Men’s Open 2nd Draw: 16; Women’s Open Main: 24;

Women’s Open 2nd Draw: 12; Quad Open Main: 16;

Quad Open 2nd Draw: 12; A, B and C divisions: 16 each; Juniors: 16

HOSPITALITY: Includes:

o Transportation to/from Pensacola Regional Airport to tournament hotel and between tournament hotel and courts will be provided upon request.

o NIKE tennis shirts will be given to all players and registered coaches.

o Lunches and Dinners inc. Players Banquet. Meal tickets must be presented at each meal. Guest tickets will be available for purchase at registration and at the site.

o Breakfast items (fruit, bagels, cereals, etc.) will also be provided.

o Wheelchair storage will be provided (at player’s own responsibility).

o Massage therapy will be available.

o Water, snacks, fruit will be available throughout event.

o Racquet stringer will be available in Pro Shop (small expense).

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HOTEL: Hampton Inn – Airport Discounted Rate: $119.00 +tax

2187 Airport Blvd.

Pensacola, FL 32504 *** Must call Hotel direct to obtain this rate ***

(850) 478-1123 > Players are responsible for making their own reservations

Hampton Inn Contact: Rebecca Woods Email: rwoods@

Website for Hotel: Click on “Accommodations” page. There is a special link for Pensacola Open players/guests to book rooms with the discounted rate.

The Hotel is only 2 min. from tournament site (1 mile) and across the street from the airport.

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DRIVING DIRECTIONS:

To Courts traveling east or west on I-10: Take I-110 South to Brent exit. Go left. (1.8 miles). Turn left on 12th Ave. Immediately get in right lane and veer off to the right onto Summit Blvd. Roger Scott Tennis Center will be on your left (.5 miles).

To Hotel: Instead of veering right onto Summit, stay on 12th Ave. Turn left on Airport Blvd. and the Hampton Inn will be on your immediate left.

To Courts from Hotel: Turn right onto Airport Blvd. as you leave the hotel, then turn right onto 12th Ave. Turn left at next traffic light (Summit Blvd.). Tennis Center will be on your left (.5 miles).

To Hotel from airport: It’s basically across the street. Cross over 12th Ave. and the Hampton Inn will be on your immediate left on Airport Blvd.

>> For more Lodging options and other information, check out

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March 28 – April 1 * Open Divisions Must Register by: Feb. 15

All other Divisions by March 4

ENTRY FEES ($US): $100 $60 (Coaches/Guests)

NAME: Country:

ADDRESS:

CITY/STATE/ZIP:

PHONE: IPIN#:

EMAIL: USTA#:

Are you applying for a wild card into the main or second draw? YES NO Main or Second

Do you wish to apply to use your feed up card? YES NO

Airport Transportation Requested? YES NO Lift Required? YES NO

Arrival date/time/Flt#:

Depart date/time/Flt#:

SHIRT SIZE: S M L XL XXL VEGETARIAN: YES NO

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DIVISIONS OF PLAY

MEN: Open A B C WOMEN: Open QUAD: Open

Doubles Division: Partner:

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Make check to: “Pensacola Open” * Send entry and check to :

Pensacola Open

ATTN: David Mayo

3710 Menendez Dr.

Pensacola, Florida 32503

USA

Note: Entries will be accepted via fax or email for international players.  Entry fee must still be mailed to the address above. FAX (850) 473-8631. Email: dmayo@

WAIVER

For, and in consideration of, the USTA, ITF, USA Tennis Florida, the City of Pensacola and any and all sponsors, volunteers and agents of the tournament, I the undersigned, for myself, my heirs, successors and assigns, agree to release and forever discharge the USTA, ITF, USA Tennis Florida, the City of Pensacola, and their officers, employees, volunteers and agents from any and all liabilities, demands or claims for loss or damage resulting from any injury or damage which may be sustained on account of my participation in the Pensacola Open Wheelchair Tennis Championships, I also consent to medical treatment in case of emergency. I agree to full responsibility for payment of any fees incurred as a result of necessary medical treatment.

Entry, participation or attendance during the tournament constitutes permission to be photographed for possible publicity, promotional or media purposes and constitutes a waiver of any and all claims for compensation from all sponsoring agencies.

I hereby agree to abide by the ITF Rules of Tennis, the ITF Rules of Wheelchair Tennis and pay the entry fee as required by the tournament. I further agree to abide by the Code of Conduct enforced by the tournament.

Applicants Signature (or guardian in applicant under 18) Date

For Main Draw/Second Draw Players only

I hereby agree to abide by the ITF Rules of Tennis, the ITF Rules of Wheelchair Tennis and pay the entry fee as required by the tournament. I confirm that I have read and understood Article 24 of the Wheelchair Tennis Handbook 2012 and further that in accordance with Article 29(i) of the same that I have adequate travel and medical insurance. I further agree to abide by the ITF Code of Conduct in all Main Draw events or by the Code of Conduct adopted by the tournament in any other draws. I also agree for participation in the tournament to be bound by and comply with the all the provisions of the ITF Tennis Anti-Doping Programme 2012. I note that the Tennis Anti-Doping Programme is set out in full on the ITF website () and in a separate rulebook that is published and distributed to all the National Associations and is also available upon application.

I understand and agree that I have a medically diagnosed permanent physical disability as defined in the Rules of Wheelchair tennis, found at wheelchair/rules/eligibilityrules.asp and that I am eligible to compete in ITF sanctioned wheelchair tennis tournaments. I understand that if requested by the ITF, I am required to supply appropriate medical documentation that substantiates the disability.

Applicants Signature (or guardian in applicant under 18) Date

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ENTRY FORM

* Be sure to enclose your signed waiver (next page) with your check and entry form.

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