The entry deadline for this Women's Intersectional Team Championship is October 14, 2010.

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1 June 10, 2010 Dear Sectional Senior Women s Directors and Team Captains: RE: 2010 USTA National Women s Intersectional Team Event Enclosed is your invitation and packet of information for the 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event Championships. This year s prestigious event will be held at McFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX The date for this year's event is November 15-21, As the addition two years ago of the Women s 80 Team Event has proven very successful; this year we are piloting a change in the team numbers for the 75 s and 80 s in allowing a maximum of 5 players per team with the same minimum of 2. The tentative schedule for age divisions is as follows: play will begin for the 55's and 65's on Monday the 15 th, for the 75's and 80's on Tuesday the 16 th, and for the 35's and 45's on Thursday the 18 th. Sponsors of the event are as follows: United States Tennis Association, National Senior Women's Tennis Association, USTA Texas Section, Texas Tennis and Education Foundation, and San Antonio Tennis Association. Please note that the entry fee has increased slightly and every effort has been made to surpass the level of amenities associated with and provided by this event as in prior years. Play this year will be on hard courts. Remember that play in this Team Championship will count for USTA National ranking purposes. Players will receive points for their wins for national ranking purposes as outlined in the point chart for Intersectionals. This chart can be found on the USTA website at The entry deadline for this Women's Intersectional Team Championship is October 14, Final rosters are due at the initial Captain's meetings on Sunday, November 14, 2010 for the 55's and 65's, on Monday, November 15, 2010 for 75's and 80's, and on Wednesday, November 17, 2010 for the 35's and 45's. Also, the Captains meetings for Sunday at 6:00 pm, Monday at 5:00 pm, and Wednesday at 5:00 pm are presently scheduled to be held at the McFarlin Tennis Center, 1503 San Pedro, San Antonio, TX The other meeting locations will be announced at the tournament. All of us in Texas as well as the players from all of the various USTA sections are looking forward to meeting the players from your section and to have some great tennis competition. Sincerely, Larry Eichenbaum Larry Eichenbaum, Tournament Referee USTA Texas Section Texas Tennis and Education Foundation Tom Ingram Tom Ingram, Site Director USPTA Cherie Croom Cherie Croom, Executive Director San Antonio Tennis Association Mary Lynn Gayler Program Director San Antonio Tennis Association NOTE: All Tournament Correspondence is to be directed to: Larry Eichenbaum, Controller USTA Texas Section, 8105 Exchange Drive, Austin, TX / ext 222 Fax 512/ leichenbaum@texas.usta.com

2 WHERE: 2010 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT FACT SHEET Tournament ID: McFarlin Tennis Center 1503 San Pedro San Antonio, TX WHEN: November 15-21, 2010 SPONSORS: FIELD: DIVISIONS: TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE: UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN'S TENNIS ASSOCIATION TEXAS TENNIS AND EDUCATION FOUNDATION USTA TEXAS SECTION ~ SAN ANTONIO TENNIS ASSOCIATION ALL USTA SECTIONS ARE ELIGIBLE TO FIELD A TEAM AGE DIVISION 35, 45, 55, 65, 75, and 80 & OVER $ per Team Member and/or Non-Playing Captain - Fee includes Tournament, Lunch Package, and Lone Star Gala Banquet. TOURNAMENT LARRY EICHENBAUM, Tournament Director INFORMATION: Texas Tennis and Education Foundation, 8105 Exchange Drive, Austin, TX / ext 222 Fax 512/ leichenbaum@texas.usta.com McFarlin Tennis Center 1503 San Pedro San Antonio, TX PLAYING SURFACE: OFFICIAL BALL: Hard Courts Wilson US OPEN PLAYING SITES: PRIMARY McFARLIN TENNIS CENTER ADDITIONAL SITE AS NEEDED SAN ANTONIO COUNTRY CLUB or SAN ANTONIO COLLEGE ACCOMMODATIONS RECOMMENDED (detailed information with rates to follow on pages 4-7): Baywood Hotels operating Marriott properties in San Antonio Official Host for 2010 USTA NWITE TRANSPORTATION: THE USTA NATIONAL WOMEN S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT and THE TEXAS TENNIS FOUNDATION HAS ARRANGED GROUP DISCOUNTS WITH CONTINENTAL AIRLINES (USE REFERENCE#: WITH Z CODE: ZJB3) AND ENTERPRIZE RENTAL CAR (USE GROUP#: NA24TT1 with PIN #UST. ) YOU MAY CALL CONTINENTAL MeetingWorks TOLL FREE AT AND/OR ENTERPRIZE Rental Car TOLL FREE AT RESERVATIONS MAY BE MADE ON-LINE USING THE APPROPRIATE INFORMATION ATTACHED. IT IS OUR EXPERIENCE THAT BETTER RATES MAY EXIST AT THE TIME OF YOUR BOOKING; THEREFORE, PLEASE CHECK FOR THE BEST DEAL AT THAT TIME. Please note San Antonio International Airport (SAT) services the San Antonio area. It is located approximately 5-8 miles from downtown hotels and the primary tennis facility. WHEN MAKING PLANS, DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE FOR DELAYS (i.e. rain). MATCHES ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2010 ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THIS INCLUDES CONSOLATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PRACTICE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14, PLAY WILL BEGIN: For 55's and 65's at 8:00 am on Monday, November 15, 2010 Format: 3 Singles/2 Doubles (7 players max) For 75's and 80 s at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 16, 2010 Format: 2 Singles/1 Doubles (5 players max) For 35 s and 45's at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 18, 2010 Format: 3 Singles/2 Doubles (7 players max) HOSPITALITY DESK OPENS AT 12:00 NOON - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 14,

3 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT WAIVER Important: Please make copies of this form and have each Team Member sign the following medical release and waiver. Please return these waivers with your entry. Medical Release: I hereby consent to emergency medical/or hospital service that may be rendered by or at accredited hospitals, by appointed physicians, in the event such need arises in the opinion of a duly licensed physician. WAIVER AGREEMENT: I agree that my participation in the 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event is voluntary and undertaken without assumption of responsibility of any kind by the United States Tennis Association, the USTA Texas Section, the National Senior Women's Tennis Association, the Texas Tennis and Education Foundation, McFARLIN Tennis Center, Alamo Heights Tennis Center, Incarnate Word University, San Antonio College, and San Antonio Country Club. I hereby waive all claims against said Tennis Associations, Committee, and Clubs for any injuries of any kind or description arising from participation in this event. Participant s Name:(Print) Participant s Signature: Date: ADVANCE RESERVATIONS FOR LONE STAR GALA DINNER - GUEST ONLY If a player wishes to bring a guest to the Lone Star Gala Dinner on Thursday, November 18, 2010, the charge is $25 per guest to be paid in advance. There is only limited guest seating available. Name of Guest(s): TOTAL AMOUNT ENCLOSED Please send check(s), $25.00 per guest, with your entry. RETURN BY OCTOBER 14,

4 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT - NOVEMBER 15-21, 2010 AVAILABLE OFFICIAL HOUSING INFORMATION Hampton Inn & Suites San Antonio Airport 8902 Jones Maltsberger Rd San Antonio, TX (210) ** Official Tournament Housing OCCUPANCY AND RATES PER NIGHT NOTE: 72 hours prior to arrival - Cancellation! SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE Hotel Kings & Doubles (1-4 people) $ tax $ tax $ tax $ tax Room Availability for Group as of 5/31/2010 Cutoff date & time: 10/14/2010 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/14 Mon 11/15 Tue 11/16 Wed 11/17 Thu 11/18 Fri 11/19 Sat 11/20 Sun 11/21 King Standard Double Standard Discover a city where historical preservation melds harmoniously with a stylish cultural sophistication; San Antonio, the second-largest city in Texas. The Hampton Inn & Suites hotel in San Antonio Airport, TX is situated adjacent to San Antonio International Airport, about five minutes from the convention center and within easy reach of dining, shopping and major attractions. We offer spacious rooms with king or queen-size beds and well-equipped suites. And, all of our rooms feature many small touches that delight the value-wise traveler. Once you've arrived at our hotel, you'll find a lot of great amenities waiting for you in your room. Need to get some work done while you're with us? We offer complimentary highspeed internet access in every guest room. Prop your laptop on our handy lap desk and type away while you watch TV. Or simply listen to your favorite kind of music by pressing one of the preset buttons on your room's alarm clock. When you're ready for some rest, hunker down for the night in our comfiest amenity yet: Cloud Nine. The Hampton Bed Experience. We're mindful of the little things - those handy amenities and thoughtful extras - that turn an ordinary hotel stay into an extraordinary one. Below are a few personal touches we hope you'll enjoy during your time with us. Baggage Storage Beverage Area, Complimentary Breakfast Area, Complimentary Coin Laundry Elevators Gift Shop Laundry/Valet Service Local Area Transportation Luggage Hold Multi-Lingual Staff You will love the complete Hot Breakfast we serve each morning which is included in this rate. Please Note: Free parking is available. Check out this facility and all its amenities at this link: Reservations for the Event will be made directly to the hotel by calling 210/ Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group when call for reservations. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods. The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships. SpringHill Suites by Marriott San Antonio Airport 514 NE Loop 410 San Antonio, TX (210) ** Official Tournament Housing OCCUPANCY AND RATES PER NIGHT NOTE: 72 hours prior to arrival - Cancellation! SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE Hotel Kings & Doubles (1-4 people) $ tax $ tax $ tax $ tax Room Availability for Group as of 5/31/2010 Cutoff date & time: 10/14/2010 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/14 Mon 11/15 Tue 11/16 Wed 11/17 Thu 11/18 Fri 11/19 Sat 11/20 Sun 11/21 King Standard Code: UTSUTSA Double Standard Code: UTSUTSB

5 Centrally located just half a mile south of San Antonio International Airport. Complimentary Shuttle Service to San Antonio International Airport. Just 8 short miles from downtown. Easy access to Loop 410 and Hwy 281. High-speed Internet Free high-speed Internet Free Breakfast Fitness Center Pool Elevators Business Center Restaurant on-site Luggage Hold Free parking When you need extra space to spread out, SpringHill Suites San Antonio Airport is the perfect choice. Each of our studio suites has up to 25% more space than a comparably priced hotel room. Separate areas for sleeping, relaxing and working help you do all the things you need to do when you're on the road. Our hotel is located just a few blocks from the San Antonio International Airport, 8 miles from the River Walk Downtown with SeaWorld and Six Flags Fiesta Texas just a short drive away. Please Note: Free parking is available. Our spacious Family Suites are 25% larger than comparably priced rooms making it easier to spread out. Thick, fluffy mattresses with piles of pillows make it easy to sink into a good night's sleep. Amenities include comfortable, pull-out sofa beds, work stations that feature ergonomic desks and chairs, phone lines with data ports and voic , in-room kitchenette, 37-inch LCD flat-screen TV's, ipod docks, microwaves, mini-fridges, coffee makers, hair dryers, irons and ironing boards. Our heated indoor pool makes for the perfect escape from the hustle and bustle of San Antonio! Enjoy a refreshing swim in our sparkling pool. Stay fit in our fitness room or unwind on our sun deck. The pool is conveniently accessible from our fitness room and sun deck. Begin your day with a free, fresh and absolutely fantastic hot breakfast in our breakfast area or enjoy a snack or beverage from our 24-hour Market while relaxing and catching up on the latest news or sports. Whether you go for bacon and eggs or you are more the granola and yogurt type, you will find something to like in our hot breakfast buffet. It is served seven days a week, and best of all, it's free. Check out this facility and all its amenities at: Reservations for the Event will be made directly with the hotel by calling 210/ Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group when calling for reservations. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Reservations for the Event will be made individual call in. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of the above methods. The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships. TownePlace Suites by Marriott Downtown 409 E. Houston San Antonio, TX (210) ** Official Tournament Housing OCCUPANCY AND RATES PER NIGHT NOTE: 72 hours prior to arrival - Cancellation! SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE Hotel Kings & Doubles (1-4 people) $ tax $ tax $ tax $ tax Please Note: Parking is additional. Room Availability for Group as of 5/31/2010 Cutoff date & time: 10/14/2010 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/14 Mon 11/15 Tue 11/16 Wed 11/17 Thu 11/18 Fri 11/19 Sat 11/20 Sun 11/21 King Standard Code: USTUSTA Double Standard Code: USTUSTC Opening in June NEW* TOWNEPLACE SUITES SAN ANTONIO DOWNTOWN extended stay hotel allows guests to experience being in the heart of Historic Downtown San Antonio. This hotel is steps away from extraordinary sightseeing of Downtown San Antonio, the Historic Riverwalk, the Legendary Alamo, Market Square, and the Spanish Governor's Palace. Visit Shamu at SeaWorld San Antonio located minutes away or seek some thrills at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Business and military travelers alike will appreciate the proximity of this hotel to AT&T Corporation, Lackland AFB, Randolph AFB, Boeing, BAE, Fort Sam Houston, Lockheed Martin and Toyota Corporation. TownePlace Suites San Antonio Downtown extended stay hotel is located near the prestigious University of the Incarnate Word, St. Mary's University, Trinity University, UTSA San Antonio and Texas A&M University San Antonio. The team of this stylishly designed Springhill Suites invites you to enjoy impeccable hospitality and unparalleled service. Three floor plans featuring separate living and sleeping areas, a pull-out sofa bed, and a fully equipped kitchen. Ample well-lit work desk, personalized voice mail and free high-speed 5

6 Internet access. This hotel has a smoke-free policy. Indoor swimming pool for registered guests. Complimentary Service: Coffee in lobby Coffee/tea in-room Continental breakfast Phone calls: toll-free Note: Parking is additional: approximately $23 plus tax per day. Please use the Group Rate Codes as follow: USTUSTA is for king rooms and USTUSTB is for queen double rooms. Check out this facility and all its amenities at Reservations for the Event will be made directly with the hotel by calling 210/ Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group when calling for reservations.. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of these two methods. The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships. Holiday Inn Express Riverwalk 120 Camaron Street San Antonio, TX (210) ** Official Tournament Housing OCCUPANCY AND RATES PER NIGHT NOTE: 72 hours prior to arrival - Cancellation! SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE Hotel Kings & Doubles (1-4 people) $ tax $ tax $ tax $ tax Please Note: Parking is additional. Room Availability for Group as of 5/31/2010 Cutoff date & time: 10/14/2010 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/14 Mon 11/15 Tue 11/16 Wed 11/17 Thu 11/18 Fri 11/19 Sat 11/20 Sun 11/21 King Standard Double Standard San Antonio Hotel Near a Variety of Attractions - The historic atmosphere, excellent accommodations and friendly staff make the Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites in San Antonio, Texas near the Alamo, River Walk area, and Trolley perfect for both business and leisure travelers. Our hotel in San Antonio, TX is conveniently located within walking distance from the Alamo and the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Visitors may enjoy shopping at La Villita Historic Arts Village, Rivercenter Mall and Market Square, the largest Mexican marketplace outside Mexico. Ride the local trolley to the many attractions within a mile of our hotel, such as the Tower of the America and IMAX theater. Business travelers benefit from the great location of this historic hotel in San Antonio, TX. We are situated near Valera Energy Corporation, Coca Cola and Pepsi bottling companies, Boeing and Fort Sam Houston. Henry B. Gonzales Convention Center and the Alamodome which are a mile from our San Antonio, Texas hotel, which features free high-speed Internet access and a 24-hour business center. From the complimentary hot breakfast bar to the flow-regulated Kohler showerheads, our accommodations go beyond cheap hotels in San Antonio. Relax in the pool and whirlpool, work out in the fitness center and rest comfortably every night in a triple-sheeted bed with four pillows. You'll receive excellent service and amenities while lodging in our San Antonio, Texas hotel. Our historic jail building is the closest Express to the Riverwalk, Convention Center and Market Square located in the center of Downtown. A Via Trolley stops adjacent to hotel on Houston and Commerce every ten minutes at $1.10 per ride. Enjoy San Antonio with us! High-speed Internet Free high-speed Internet Fitness Center Pool Elevators Free Hot Breakfast Business Center Parking is not free! Note: Parking is additional: approximately $11 per day including tax. Check out this facility and all its amenities at Reservations for the Event will be made directly with the hotel by calling 210/ Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group when calling for reservations. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of these two methods. The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships 6

7 Holiday Inn Express &Suites 102 El Paso Street San Antonio, TX (210) ** Official Tournament Housing OCCUPANCY AND RATES PER NIGHT NOTE: 72 hours prior to arrival - Cancellation! SINGLE DOUBLE TRIPLE QUADRUPLE Hotel Kings & Doubles (1-4 people) $ tax $ tax $ tax $ tax Room Availability for Group as of 5/31/2010 Cutoff date & time: 10/14/2010 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/14 Mon 11/15 Tue 11/16 Wed 11/17 Thu 11/18 Fri 11/19 Sat 11/20 Sun 11/21 King Standard Double Standard Holiday Inn Express San Antonio Downtown Market Area welcomes you. Located in the heart of downtown San Antonio, our all suite hotel has recently been renovated and is just a few miles from The Alamo, the downtown market district and the scenic River Walk, offering convenient access to the San Antonio International Airport. Our hotel is perfect for your next San Antonio vacation. This San Antonio hotel in the downtown market district provides easy access to area attractions including Sea World of Texas, the San Antonio Zoo, Six Flags Fiesta Texas and Splashtown Water Park. Many popular shopping destinations are also nearby, such as the Rivercenter Mall, El Mercado Market Square and the North Star Mall. Other area attractions not far from our hotel in San Antonio include the Alamodome, the San Antonio Convention Center and the AT&T Center, home of the San Antonio Spurs. Business travelers will enjoy a stay at our newly renovated hotel in downtown San Antonio due to its close proximity to companies such as Tesoro, Xerox, Washington Mutual, IBC, Toyota and SBC. Our San Antonio hotel is just 15 miles from the San Antonio International Airport. During your stay at our San Antonio hotel, enjoy the 24-hour fitness center, heated, outdoor pool, relaxing whirlpool and complimentary hot breakfast bar. Check out the discount rates on our quality San Antonio hotel rooms by the River Walk and start planning your visit today. This newly renovated all suite hotel in downtown San Antonio offers you exceptional amenities and an ideal location close to the spectacular San Antonio River Walk, a haven for shopping and dining. Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Free high-speed Internet Health/Fitness Center Pool On-site Guest Laundry Facility Elevators Business Center Free Parking Check out this facility and all its amenities at Reservations for the Event will be made directly with the hotel by calling 210/ Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group when calling for reservations. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guaranteed with a major credit card. Hotel will not hold any reservations unless secured by one of these two methods. The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships. TEAM CAPTAINS ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR MAKING THEIR TEAM S HOUSING & TRANSPORTATION ARRANGEMENTS! The above rates are subject to hotel tax (16.75%) and are for the participants of the USTA National Senior Women s Intersectional Team Championships. When making reservations, IDENTIFY yourself as members/participants of the USTA Women s National Intersectional Team Group. Please ask for the Group Rate for either a king room or a queen double room at the location you want to stay. Please call the hotel directly using their local number listed above! NOTE: Room reservations must be made and guaranteed prior to October 14, All rooms will be released back to the hotels on that date. The USTA room block is subject to availability, so make your reservation early. WHEN MAKING PLANS, DON'T FORGET SCHEDULE DELAYS (i.e. rain): MATCHES ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 19 ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY 3:00 P.M. THIS INCLUDES CONSOLATIONS. 7

8 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT NOVEMBER 15-21, 2010 PRESS RELEASE The United States Tennis Association will be holding its National Women s Intersectional Team Event from November 15-21, 2010, at McFarlin Tennis Center, San Antonio, TX. The team from (City & State) has won the right to represent the Section in the age division. This Section includes (states names). The players on this team will be competing against top players from 16 other sections in the United States. For more information, please contact: (Captain) at. Tournament Headquarters Site: McFARLIN TENNIS CENTER 1503 SAN PEDRO SAN ANTONIO, TX html Tournament Director: Larry Eichenbaum (512) ext 222 ~ FAX: (512) leichenbaum@texas.usta.com Please include the address of your newspaper and/or television station so that they will receive tournament results on a daily basis. 8

9 2010 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT ENTRY FORM SECTION: AGE DIVISION: 35 S 45 S 55 S 65 S 75 S 80 S Please list all players by SINGLES STRENGTH on this roster, even if they are not expected to play singles. Note this year there is an area for Doubles Strength to be noted as well as Singles Strength NAMES to be listed in Order of Singles Strength USTA # T- SHIRT SIZE 2009 or Current National Ranking 2009 or Current Sectional Ranking Please list on the back of this sheet any current information on any player(s) that might help in our preliminary seeding. Please type or print all information legibly on this form. ENTRIES CLOSE October 14, ENTRY FEE: The entry fee will be $ per team member and Non-playing Captain which includes the tournament, the Lunch Package (4 lunches), and Lone Star Gala Dinner. Checks should be made payable to: 2010 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT or 2010 USTA NWITE Send entry form and fees to: This entry form was completed by: Larry Eichenbaum Texas Tennis and Education Foundation 2010 NWITE 8105 Exchange Drive Austin, TX (512) ext 222 Doubles Strength Name: Phone: (Home) Address: (Work) City/State: Zip (Cell) Are you the team Captain: yes no If no, who is the team captain? (Home) (Work) (Cell) Included in your $115 total entry fee per person will be the lunches for the four days of play (NOTE: extra days will be at an additional charge) and the Lone Star Gala Dinner. Tentatively, tournament sponsors will host a Margarita & Queso Welcome Party on Wednesday night and other amenities as before! THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY OCTOBER 14, 2010! 9

10 2010 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT PLAYER INFORMATION SHEET SECTION: AGE DIVISION: 35'S 45 S 55 S 65 S 75 S 80 S Name, address, phone number, and USTA number of player and non-playing captain. Name, Address, Phone No. USTA No. Bio info for news releases 1. USTA No. ADDRESS 2. USTA No. ADDRESS 3. USTA No. ADDRESS 4. USTA No. ADDRESS 5. USTA No. ADDRESS 6. USTA No. ADDRESS 7. USTA No. Non-Playing Captain: (If needed) ADDRESS Please type or print all information legibly. THIS FORM MUST BE RETURNED BY OCTOBER 14, 2010! 10

11 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event PROCEDURES FOR Women s and Men s INTERSECTIONAL TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS All USTA Sections are eligible to field a team in each age division as follows: 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s, 75s, and 80s. These events will count for USTA National ranking purposes. Players shall earn Ranking Points in National Ranking tournaments based on a Points Per Round ranking system. This information is published on the USTA website. National Intersectional Team Event Points Table as of January 29, Total Maximum Points Possible Position Played Points earned per win at Intersectionals 500 # # #3 100 A player can only accumulate the maximum number of points possible for that position. If a player played in different positions he would receive the corresponding points for that position. E.g., a player who wins two rounds at #1 and two rounds at #2 would receive points. There is an additional limitation although a player s results in multiple divisions may provide a total greater than the maximum number of points for the lowest division a player plays, a player s results in different divisions may not be combined to earn more than the maximum number of points allowed in the highest division the player played. 175 #4 75 TEAM SELECTION Each USTA Section shall have the sole responsibility for selecting team members by whatever criteria it deems appropriate. Players must be members of the USTA through the Section for which they play. Sections are strongly encouraged to have written selection procedures. TEAM FORMATS 75s, 80s: 2 singles and 1 doubles a maximum number of players per age division team 5 (pilot program for 2010) 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s: 3 singles and 2 doubles - a maximum number of players per age division team - 7 Players may compete in both singles and doubles. A player may play in two different age divisions if eligible, but may play in only one age division in singles and only one age division in doubles on the same day. 11

12 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event Procedures for Women s And Men s Intersectional Team Championships (cont.) TEAM CAPTAINS The sections must designate captains before the competition begins. Captain must attend the on-site Captains Meetings. The Captain may be a playing captain or a non-playing captain. An individual may captain more than one age group. COMPETITION FORMAT The competition in each age category may be a compass draw, a modified compass draw, or a round robin. The tournament committee will determine which format to use, so that each team will plays a minimum of three team matches. A team member will not be required to play more than the number of matches per day allowed for his/her age division according to the regulations for USTA Adult and Senior National Championships. In general, this means a team will play only one (1) team match per day. The referee can alter this if she/he determines that the event cannot be completed on time because of weather delays or other unforeseen circumstances. Scoring: One point for each court win. The team with the majority of the points shall be the winner of the Team Match. All matches will be played even if a team winner has been established (time, weather, and courts permitting). A winner or champion team will be determined in each age category. If an overall sectional winner is to be determined, the captains will vote for one of the two following options Option one: Option two: The section with the greatest number of individual matches won throughout the entire competition will be named the overall sectional winner. The section with the greatest number of team matches won throughout the entire competition will be named the overall sectional winner. Note: 1) Team(s) receiving a bye will receive the average number of individual points won that they have earned in the entire competition (for the bye round) 2) In the event a team defaults an entire team match, the opposing team will receive 5 individual points (35s, 45s, 55s, 65s) or 3 points (75s, 80s) LINE-UP AND DRAW A roster shall be submitted by the section for each team in each age category represented. Players must be listed in order of strength as singles players. All team members shall be listed on the singles roster even if they plan to play only doubles. (A doubles roster is not required.) Final changes to team rosters and resolution of order of strength questions shall be made at the captains' meeting prior to the making of the draw. 12

13 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event Procedures for Women s And Men s Intersectional Team Championships (cont.) Seeding: A seeding committee will determine preliminary seeding prior to the captains meeting. All current player information (significant wins, losses, rankings) must be submitted to the tournament committee with the player information sheets in order to formulate preliminary seedings. Any questions concerning seeding will be resolved prior to the making of the draw. One team in four will be seeded; however, in an age category where there are 12 or more teams, four seeds will be allowed. Substitutions: A substitution in the daily singles line-up may be made at the discretion of the captain. A substitute must be placed in accordance with the team rosters order of strength. Doubles Teams Doubles teams are formatted at the discretion of the team captain, but must be set up in order of strength. The tournament committee has the right to review questionable doubles combinations and take appropriate action. Daily Line-ups The time frame for turning in the daily singles line-ups shall be determined by the referee and announced at the Captains meeting. Doubles line-ups do not have to be turned in until 15 minutes after the last singles match has been completed for that particular team match. TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE AND REFEREES MAY ISSUE APPROPRIATE PROCEDURAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR EACH SPECIFIC EVENT. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Adopted by the USTA Intersectional Subcommittee in accordance with USTA Tournament Regulations May, 1997, V.C. 13

14 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION 2010 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT McFARLIN Tennis Center San Antonio, Texas REFEREE'S NOTES 1. FORMAT: USTA Rules and Regulations govern all play. 2. COMPETITION: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with regular scoring. The Coman Tiebreak Procedure will be used in all matches. Default time will be 15 minutes. It is always the player s responsibility to find out the time of her match. The referee can switch to alternate scoring systems in order to complete the tournament if necessitated by inclement weather. 3. TEAM CAPTAINS: Meeting daily at 5:00 p.m. (if necessary) and if different time is not posted. 4. HOST CAPTAINS: The Captain of the team listed on the left side of the line up sheet will be the Host Captain responsible for administration of the new and used balls and for general court tidiness throughout the daily team competitions. 5. COURT USAGE: There are several days where court usage is at the maximum. Therefore, the winner(s) of each match is responsible for reporting the score and returning the balls within 10 minutes of the conclusion of the match. The next match scheduled for that court must be ready to play as soon as the court has been cleared. 6. DRAWS: To be conducted publicly at the Captains' meeting on Sunday, November 14, for 55's and 65's; on Monday, November 15 for 75's and 80 s; and on Wednesday, November 17, for 35's and 45's with all team Captains present. Up to four teams may be seeded in a 12 team (or more) entry. 7. WARM-UPS: Will be limited to 5 minutes at the beginning of a scheduled match. Should play be suspended, re-warm-up will be permitted as described below: less than 10 minutes - None more that 10 minutes - Full 5 minutes 8. REST PERIOD BETWEEN MATCHES: There will be a minimum thirty minutes between a singles and a doubles match. NOTE: Players playing in two age divisions waive their rights to the authorized rest periods whenever matches are scheduled in two different age divisions. 9. REST PERIOD DURING MATCH: A ten-minute intermission is authorized between the second and third sets at the request of any player. 14

15 10. COACHING: Rule 31 applies. Coaching is allowed from a Captain or designated appointee who is sitting on the court only when the player(s) change ends at the end of a game, but not on end changes during a tie-break. Coaching may be given during an authorized rest period. Coaching is not allowed during a toilet break, accidental injury timeout, while seeking a referee, or during warm-up. 11. CELL PHONES: In a sanctioned event, the referee may ban cell phones; therefore, players and coaches cell phones must be turned off during the match. Consider this an official posting of a notice of no cell phones. If your cell phone goes off anytime during the match, then your opponent may claim the point due to hindrance. 12. WATER: Water may not be available on each court at each of the facilities being used for the tournament; therefore, all players must be prepared and bring water to the court at the beginning of their matches. 13. ATTIRE: Players must wear correct tennis attire. The Referee shall be the sole arbitrator as to the suitability of tennis attire, including shoes, worn by participants. 14. MEDICAL TIME-OUT: Medical time-out includes, but is not limited to, an injury, illness, and heat related condition or cramping. Medical time-outs consist of evaluation time as determined by the referee plus a maximum of three minutes treatment time. Only one medical time-out shall be permitted for heat related conditions and cramping in any match, even if the heat related condition or cramping occurs in different parts of the body. 15. UNUSUAL CONDITIONS: The Referee may authorize play utilizing artificial lights or transfer play to other courts should this become necessary, in the Referee's opinion, to complete the competition. 16. COMPETITION TERMINATION: If one team is clearly the winner, irrespective of subsequent results, that team competition may be ended by agreement between the Referee and both Captains. 15

16 2010 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event United States Tennis Association ~ Corporate ID# NA24TT1 Enterprise Rent-A-Car, the official rental car partner of the USTA, is pleased to offer a new feature with our Corporate Class account. You will be able to take advantage rental car discounts from both Enterprise and National Rent-A-Car Corporate Class Program. This program offers discounted rates at over 6000 locations coast to coast. RATES Discounts are available at over 6000 locations coast-to-coast including over 220 Major Airport Locations No one day surcharge! No cancellation fee! No Black out dates! RESERVATIONS Reservations can be made on their award winning website at Enterprise has two contracted programs so you can search for the best rate possible! Go to Enter the USTA s corporate ID number (NA24TT1 - for 10% off retail rates) or (XZ24117 for set nationwide rates) and the first 3 letters of the corporate name for the pin code (UST) Follow the instructions on the website to book at a location of your choice anywhere in the country When you arrive to pick up your car, just show your drivers license and credit card, and give your confirmation number Call the National Reserrvation number at and give them either Corporate ID#-. They will make a reservation at any of their 6000 locations for you. You will automatically receive 10% off airport rates across the country. ADDITIONAL BENEFITS Free Pick-up service (Enterprise location) Wide variety of new vehicles including 4X4 s, luxury cars, minivans, and pickup trucks, and cargo vans, (Enterprise location) Alternative to online booking, if you prefer; you may book your out of town travel for this event by dialing: , which is the San Antonio Airport location. Simply give your account number from above to the operator. Or call for a reservation specialist who will be happy to assist you with your rental car needs. We hope that by offering this feature to our local Corporate Class members; you will give us the opportunity to serve your travel needs outside your local area. We look forward to seeing you soon! It is our experience that normal or special rates may be available and better than the USTA Corporate Rate at the time of your booking; therefore, we suggest that when calling Enterprise Rent-A-Car you check both ways, with and without the corporate id code to insure getting the best available rate. 16

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