June 20, Texas Tennis and Education Foundation Roger Ojeda Executive Director San Antonio Tennis Association

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1 June 20, 2014 Dear Sectional Senior Women s Directors and Team Captains: RE: 2014 USTA National Women s Intersectional Team Event Enclosed is your invitation and packet of information for the 2014 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 10-16, The tentative schedule for age divisions is as follows: play will begin for the 55's and 65's on Monday the 10 th, for the 75's and 80's on Tuesday the 11 th, and for the 35's and 45's on Thursday the 13 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 10, 2014 with a per team player and/or non-player captain entry fee of $130 each. Please note: an early bird registration discount of $15 per player/non-playing captain is being offered for all entries received with fees paid no later than September 12, Final rosters are due at the initial Captain's meetings on Sunday, November 9, 2014 for the 55's and 65's, on Monday, November 10, 2014 for 75's and 80's, and on Wednesday, November 12, 2014 for the 35's and 45's. Also, the Captains meetings for Sunday at 6:00 pm; Monday at 6:00 pm; and Wednesday at 6:00 pm are presently scheduled to be held at the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown, 502 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd, San Antonio, TX McFarlin Tennis Center. Any additional 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 Roger Ojeda Executive Director San Antonio Tennis Association Mary Lynn Gayler Mary Lynn Gayler, Tournament 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: 2014 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT FACT SHEET Tournament ID: McFarlin Tennis Center 1503 San Pedro San Antonio, TX WHEN: November 10-16, 2014 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. Early Bird Registration: Team Entries received by September 12 may pay $115 per Team Member and/or Non-Playing Captain. TOURNAMENT LARRY EICHENBAUM, Tournament Referee 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: Hard Courts OFFICIAL BALL: Wilson US OPEN PLAYING SITES: PRIMARY McFARLIN TENNIS CENTER ADDITIONAL SITE AS NEEDED Alamo Heights Tennis Center and/or Incarnate Word University OFFICAL ACCOMMODATIONS RECOMMENDED (detailed information with rates to follow on page 4): DOUBLE TREE by Hilton in San Antonio the only Official Host Hotel for 2014 USTA NWITE TRANSPORTATION: THE NATIONAL SENIOR WOMEN S TENNIS ASSOCIATION A HAS ARRANGED MEMBER DISCOUNTS WITH UNITED AIRLINES (USE THE AGREEMENT CODE #: available to NSWTA members and found in the NSWTA magazine). Also, DISCOUNTS MAYBE AVAILABLE THROUGH THE USTA S AGREEMENT WITH ENTERPRIZE RENTAL CAR (USE GROUP#: NA24TT1 with PIN #UST). YOU MAY SEARCH ONLINE OR CALL UNITED 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 ONLINE 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. approximately 5-8 miles from downtown hotels and the primary tennis facility. It is located WHEN MAKING PLANS, DON'T FORGET TO SCHEDULE FOR DELAYS (i.e. rain). MATCHES ON SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 16, 2014 ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BEFORE 3:00 P.M. THIS INCLUDES CONSOLATIONS. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: PRACTICE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE BEGINNING SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9, PLAY WILL BEGIN: For 55's and 65's at 8:00 am on Monday, November 10, 2014 Format: 3 Singles/2 Doubles (7 players max) For 75's at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Format: 2 Singles/1 Doubles (5 players max) For 80 s at 8:00 am on Tuesday, November 11, 2014 Format: 1 Singles/2 Doubles (5 players max) For 35 s and 45's at 8:00 am on Thursday, November 13, 2014 Format: 3 Singles/2 Doubles (7 players max) HOSPITALITY INFORFMATION DESK OPENS AT 12:00 NOON - SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9,

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 2014 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 13, 2014, the charge is $35 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) payable to the 2014 NWITE in the amount of $35.00 per guest, with your entry. RETURN BY OCTOBER 10,

4 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONALTEAM EVENT - NOVEMBER 10-16, 2014 AVAILABLE OFFICIAL HOUSING INFORMATION DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown 502 W. Cesar E. Chavez Blvd 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 5/31/2014 Cutoff date & time: 10/9/2014 5:00 pm CST Rooms / Dates: Sun 11/9 Mon 11/10 Tue 11/11 Wed 11/12 Thu 11/13 Fri 11/14 Sat 11/15 Sun 11/16 King Standard Double Standard The DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown offers ultra-modern upscale accommodation just moments from the authentic Mexican Shops of El Mercado / Market Square and the fund and festivities of the world-famous San Antonio River Walk. Our contemporary hotel near the downtown business district provides easy access to freeways, military bases and all San Antonio attractions. The hotel is convenient to the Alamo and San Antonio Convention Center. San Antonio International Airport (SAT) is about 11 miles or less than 20 minutes north by car. From the airport: Take Hwy 281 South and exit Cesar E. Chavez Blvd (formerly Durango Blvd) turn right. Hotel is (1) mile down on the left. The hotel is 2.53 miles or approximately 7 minutes from the McFarlin Tennis Center. Directions: From the hotel take S Frio Street north which becomes N Laredo and then turns into N Frio Street. Continue and take a right on W Ashby; proceed 200 ft and take a right into the parking lot of San Pedro Park. You are here! In addition to a great downtown location, our San Antonio hotel features the finest in modern conveniences to make your business or leisure stay a pleasant one. With front door trolley service available to the River Walk for dining, entertainment and shopping, as well as other area attractions like The Alamo. Our guests also enjoy covered selfparking and use of all hotel amenities such as: * Tropical courtyard lounging area * Sparkling outdoor pool and hot tub * A state-of-the-art Precor Fitness Center * 24-hour Business Center with complimentary WiFi * In room dining * Complimentary self-parking in the covered parking garage The spacious, modern guest rooms and suites offer ultra-contemporary luxury and a long list of thoughtful guestroom amenities. You'll rest easy on extra-plush select comfort adjustable beds dressed with down comforters and luxurious pillows. Enjoy in-room entertainment with premium HD channels like HBO and "Stay Connected by Hilton" with complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access and voic . For your convenience, wireless HSIA is available in public areas throughout the hotel as well as in all meeting and conference facilities. Relax and unwind with a perfectly blended Margarita, Martini, cold beer or fine wine in our inviting Ventanas Bistro & Wine Bar while you enjoy sports or news on wide, flat-screen TVs. Enjoy fresh distinctive bistro cuisine and worldly wines at the Ventanas Bistro & Wine Bar, serving the Doubletree breakfast buffet, lunch and dinner daily. Or dine al fresco in our tropical courtyard patio. 4

5 Especially for the USTA NWITE group, a Continental Breakfast Warm Breakfast will be served each morning in a banquet room to allow easy flow for the group needs. Assorted breads, pastries, coffee, juice along with a single chef s choice warm item ranging from breakfast tacos, sausage bisquits, and more are offered and included in the special rate. Enjoy San Antonio from our downtown hotel Take in fabulous San Antonio attractions from our downtown hotel. We're only 7 blocks from the River Walk, the Alamo, San Fernando Cathedral, La Villita and King William historic districts, San Antonio Museum of Art, the Alamodome, Majestic Theatre, AT&T Center (Home of the San Antonio Spurs), historic San Antonio missions and Brackenridge Park home to the San Antonio Zoo, Witte Museum and the city's Brackenridge Golf Course. Whether business, vacation, or a weekend getaway brings you to our beautiful and exciting city of San Antonio, our friendly hotel staff looks forward to welcoming you to the DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown with true Texas-style hospitality. Baggage Storage Beverage Area Breakfast Area, Complimentary Coin Laundry Elevators Business Center Laundry/Valet Service Local Area Transportation Luggage Hold Multi-Lingual Staff Please Note: Complimentary self-parking in the covered parking garage is provide for the USTA National Women s Intersectional group staying at the hotel. Check out this facility and all its amenities at this link: Texas/index.do Don t wait! Make your Reservations now Hotel Reservations for the Event must be made directly with the hotel by calling 210/ or at the DoubleTree by Hilton San Antonio Downtown s website: Please use the Group Name as follow: USTA National Women s Intersectional Team Event San Antonio when calling as well as the Group Code: UST 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 Women s Intersectional Team Event. Group Information Group Name: Group Code: Check-in: Check-out: Hotel Name: 2014 USTA NWITE UST 09-NOV NOV-2014 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel San Antonio Downtown Hotel Address: 502 W. Cesar E. Chavez San Antonio, Texas Zip code Phone Number: Hilton Phone: HILTONS and ask for Group: 2014 USTA NWITE NOTE: Room reservations must be made and guaranteed prior to October 9, 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 16 ARE NOT EXPECTED TO BE COMPLETED BY 3:00 P.M. THIS INCLUDES CONSOLATIONS. 5

6 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION NATIONAL WOMEN'S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT NOVEMBER 10-16, 2014 PRESS RELEASE The United States Tennis Association will be holding its National Women s Intersectional Team Event from November 10-16, 2014, 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 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. 6

7 2014 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 2013 or Current National Ranking 2013 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 10, 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. Doubles Strength (optional) Please note: an early bird registration discount of $15 per player/non-playing captain is being offered for all entries received with fees paid no later than September 12, Checks should be made payable to: 2014 USTA NATIONAL WOMEN S INTERSECTIONAL TEAM EVENT or 2014 USTA NWITE Send entry form and fees to: Larry Eichenbaum Texas Tennis and Education Foundation 2014 NWITE 8105 Exchange Drive Austin, TX This entry form was completed by: 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 $ 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 10, 2014! 7

8 2014 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, Cell 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 10, 2014! 8

9 2014 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 # # # #4 75 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. 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: 2 singles and 1 doubles a maximum of 5 players per age division team 80s: 1 singles and 2 doubles a maximum of 5 players per age division team 35s, 45s, 55s, 65s: 3 singles and 2 doubles a maximum of 7 players per age division team 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. Furthermore, a player may compete in two different age divisions if eligible, under the following team-listing constraints: For divisions with format of 3 singles/2 doubles (35-65), the top 3 singles players cannot be double-rostered. For the division with format of 2 singles/1doubles (75), the top 2 singles players cannot be double-rostered. For the division with format of 1 singles/2 doubles (80's) the top singles player cannot be double-rostered. 9

10 2014 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: Note: LINE-UP AND DRAW 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. 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) 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. 10

11 2014 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 seeding. 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. 11

12 UNITED STATES TENNIS ASSOCIATION 2014 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 6:00 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 lineup 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 9, for 55's and 65's; on Monday, November 10 for 75's and 80 s; and on Wednesday, November 12, 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 than 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. 12

13 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. 13

14 2014 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event United States Tennis Association ~ Corporate ID# NA24TT1 Enterprise Rent-A-Car is pleased to offer a new feature with your Corporate Class account. Effective immediately, you now have the ability to book your reservations for business travel on our website! To use this new feature, please follow these steps: Go to Click on the Corporate Class Reservations icon Enter the USTA s Corporate ID#- NA24TT1 and you can make a reservation anywhere in the country. The three digit pin code is UST Follow the instructions on the website to book at a location of your choice anywhere in the country or call toll free: and give them Corporate ID#-NA24TT1 and the pin code UST When you arrive to pick up your car, just show your drivers license and credit card, and give your confirmation number Enterprise Rent-A-Car is currently on-site at over 60 airports nationwide, and serves every major airport in the country. Our airport locations are typically priced 10-20% lower than other rental car companies. When using your local corporate account outside San Antonio, you will receive an additional 10% off the current rates at airport locations. If you are renting at a non-airport location, you will receive the standard corporate rates for that region. These rates will be given on-line for your convenience. 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! The information above is current as to the USTA s corporate ID number and the pin code. Please feel free to use this information in order to receive any discount offered by Enterprise! 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. 14

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16 2014 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event The official airline of the National Senior Women s Tennis Association, a co-sponsor of 2014 USTA National Women's Intersectional Team Event, is United Airlines. We encourage all NSWTA members to fly United to this event and other events when possible and to use the code published in our magazine for your online discounted fare. The NSWTA also benefits from your business with airline vouchers that we raffle off at both the Intersectionals and Houston Clay Courts. If you are not a member of NSWTA and would like to take advantage of special fares, please follow the link below, fill out the application for either new membership or renewal, and mail your application and check to the address at the bottom of the application. Also, please note on your application that you would like the code to be sent immediately USTA National Women s Intersectional Actual Dates of Play: 11/10/2014 thru 11/16/2014 San Antonio, TX (SAT) Available Travel Dates: 11/8/2014 to 11/17/2014 (maybe subject to black-out dates) United is pleased to offer a special discount for this event through an agreement with the National Senior Women s Tennis Association. You may book online at and enter the NSWTA s Member Discount Code found in the NSWTA magazine available to all NSWTA members. If booking through a travel professional or United at , please give them the NSWTA s Code. Outside of the United States, please call your local United Airlines Reservation Office. Experience dependable, first-rate service and earn miles in MileagePlus, United s award-winning frequent flyer program. To enroll in MileagePlus, log on to It is our experience that other special rates may be available and better than this NSWTA discount agreement with United Airlines at the time of your booking; therefore, we suggest that, at the time of booking your travel, you investigate all possibilities available through the internet to insure getting the best available rate. The United website itself maybe offering a special better than the NSWTA rate at the time of your booking; therefore, whenever possible, please use the code available through the NSWTA so that they get credit for your travel.