2010 REBOUND ACE UNIVERSITY OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS

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1 2010 REBOUND ACE UNIVERSITY OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS ENTRY FORM AUSTRALIAN RANKING POINTS Open Men s & Ladies Singles & Doubles - Silver Level 18 & Under Boys & Girls Singles & Doubles - Bronze Level OVER $10,000 PRIZEMONEY & TROPHIES DATES: 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 July, 2010 CONDUCTED BY: VENUE: ENTRY CLOSING DATE: Friday 18 June, 2010 The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc. UQ Tennis Centre, Blair Drive, St Lucia, Brisbane SEND ENTRIES TO: UQ Tennis Club, PO Box 6005, St Lucia, Qld 4067 or lodge on-line at Entries with credit card payments may be lodged by fax or by scanned attachment. DRAW AVAILABILITY: Time Draws will be posted on the Tennis Australia Tournaments Website and ed to players who provide an address (by the Wednesday before each weekend). ENQUIRIES: Ph: (07) admin@uqtc.org.au Fax: (07) Website: Tournament Director: Tournament Referees: Doug Bergman [Ph (07) (home)] TBC LATE ENTRIES AND ENTRIES WITHOUT FEES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED N.B. This tournament has been allocated only two weekends (17, 18, 24 & 25 July) for the Australian Ranking Points events. For this reason, players who enter both the Open Men s Singles and the 18/U Boys Singles may not enter a third event. See the Scheduled Times in the List of Events for the details about when particular events will be played.

2 TOURNAMENT CONDITIONS Players are advised to retain this part of the entry form for their own information, noting the entry conditions. Age Eligibility: Entrants in Age events must supply their birth dates and produce their birth certificates if requested. Eligibility for Junior events is based on the player s age as at 31 July 2010 (i.e. 18 & Under born 1 August 1991 or later; 16 & Under born 1 August 1993 or later; 14 & Under born 1 August 1995 or later). Senior events are open to players who reach the relevant age at any time during the year of the tournament or earlier (i.e. 35 & Over born 1975 or earlier; 40 & Over born 1970 or earlier). Withdrawals: Players who withdraw from an event on or after 5 p.m. on Friday 25 June, or withdraw from an event during the tournament, will be penalised under the TA Code of Behaviour; except in those cases where a medical certificate or other reasonable cause is provided for non-participation. Withdrawal notification must be in writing and submitted to the Tournament Director immediately. Evidence in support of the withdrawal (i.e. medical certificate, etc.) must be submitted to the Tournament Director within seven days of the withdrawal notification. Entries: Players who enter both the Open Men s Singles and the 18 & Under Boys Singles may not enter any other events (i.e. they are limited to these two events). Other players shall be permitted to enter in three events but, if entered in three events, one must be a Doubles. Entrants in the 18 & Under events may not play in 16 & Under or 14 & Under events. Entries must be lodged with all fees by Friday, 18 June; except that a postal entry received after this date, but prior to the event draw being completed, shall be accepted provided it bears a postmark of Thursday, 17 June or earlier. Matches: Events 1 to 18 shall be played using the Knock-Out format and all matches shall be the best-of-three sets [except in Events 3-5, 8-9 & where, if the score reaches one set all, the third set shall be replaced by a deciding match tie-break (10 points)]. In any set, if the score reaches six games all, a tiebreak game shall be played to determine the winner of the set. Events 19 to 44 shall be played using Round-Robin formats. Depending on numbers, players in each event will be split into groups with group winners going on to compete in play-offs to determine the event winner. Match lengths will be determined by the Committee prior to play starting but would normally be one first-to-six-games set with a tie-break at five-all. Dependent on entry numbers, some event formats may differ from those advertised. Consolation/FIC: In Events 1, 2, 6 & 7, a sign-on optional Feed-In Championship (FIC) will be played for losers in the first & second rounds of the main draw. In FIC matches, if the score reaches one set all, the third set shall be replaced by a deciding match tie-break (10 points). Doubles: Entries in Doubles events shall only be accepted where players nominate their own partners. Surface: Open, 18 & Under and Special events will be played on Rebound Ace and Rebound Synpave. 35 & Over and 40 & Over events will be played on synthetic grass. Other events will be played on Rebound Ace, Rebound Synpave or Synthetic Grass. Exemptions: Players must be available at all times during the tournament. Because of the reduced time allocated for the ranking points events in this tournament in 2010, no time exemption requests can be considered. Therefore, any time exemption requests will be ignored. Entry Fees: Refer to the List of Events for Entry Fees. The Entry Fees listed are per person and include GST and Tennis Queensland Sanction Fees. Balls: Tennis Australia approved tennis balls (namely the Wilson Australian Open ball) will be used. Junior Players: Tournament Officials are not able to supervise children (i.e. persons under 18 years of age) playing in this Tournament. Entries from juniors are only accepted on the understanding that the supervision and protection of children during their participation in the University Open Tennis Championships is the responsibility of their parents/guardians and not the Tournament Committee and other Tournament Officials. TOURNAMENT RULES AND POLICIES This tournament is sanctioned by Tennis Queensland and Tennis Australia and will be conducted in accordance with Uniform Tennis Australia Anti-Corruption Program, Tennis Australia s Member Protection By-Law, the applicable tournament rules and regulations and Tennis Australia s Code of Behaviour (each as amended from time to time). By signing acceptance of the entry conditions, participants acknowledge and agree that all Tennis Australia policies can be readily viewed at and that it is his/her responsibility to view these and seek clarification, if required, from the Tennis Australia Tournaments & Competitions Department AND agree to comply with and be bound by the ITF Rules of Play, the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program, the Tennis Australia Code of Behaviour (including its reference to spectator behaviour and interference), the Tennis Australia Member Protection By-Law and the Tennis Australia Anti-Doping Policy. Inappropriate spectator behaviour could result in denial of entry at future Tennis Australia and Member Association sanctioned events and will be dealt with in accordance with the above policies. This includes, but is not limited to, behaviour at tennis venues, hotels and transport vehicles. By signing acceptance of the entry conditions, participants grant and assign to Tennis Australia and the UQ Tennis Club and any third party at the reasonable discretion of Tennis Australia the right in perpetuity throughout the world to make, use, show and reproduce at their discretion, motion pictures, still pictures and live, taped or filmed television, sound recordings and any other reproductions of any description of them taken or produced during or in connection with the tournament. Participants agree that their name, voice, likeness, image and biographical material may also be used and reproduced in any way for the purpose of providing information and news in relation to the tournament, audio visual coverage, distribution and broadcast of the tournament, archival purposes, and publicising, promoting and advertising Tennis Australia and the tournament. Participants acknowledge that this usage, including for commercial purposes, is without compensation or notice to participants, heirs, devices, executors, administrators or assigns. By signing acceptance of the entry conditions, participants acknowledge that Professional Tennis has a Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program and the Program rules are included in the 2010 Official Grand Slam Rule Book and accept that they and their related persons must comply with and be bound by all provisions included in the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. The Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program prohibits certain conduct by a player and his/her related persons, as defined in the rule, including, but not limited to (i) wagering on any tennis match, (ii) contriving or attempting to contrive the outcome of any tennis match, (iii) providing for consideration information concerning the condition or status of players and (iv) the failure to report to the Tennis Integrity Unit as soon as possible any knowledge I may have regarding potential violations of the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Nothing in this paragraph shall modify or limit the full text of the Uniform Tennis Anti-Corruption Program. Tournament Personnel must not gamble or bet on tennis in relation to the tournament or on any activity in relation to the tournament, whether directly or indirectly, or supply otherwise private information to another aiding the other party s gambling. Related persons is defined as any coach, trainer, therapist, physician, management representative, agent, family member, tournament guest, business associate or other affiliate or associate of any player, or any other person who receives accreditation at an event at the request of the player or any other related person. Tennis Australia and the UQ Tennis Club require the information requested in this entry form to provide applicants with entry to the tournament. Participants personal information will only be used for this purpose and related purposes which can be reasonably expected and will not be disclosed to third parties without their consent. Participants may access their personal information through Tennis Australia and the UQ Tennis Club upon giving reasonable notice. All Australian resident entrants must be registered through the relevant Member Association. Tennis Australia recommends that participants use only TA certified coaches. This will ensure that the coach (i) has a coaching qualification recognised by Tennis Australia and the Australian Sports Commission, (ii) has currently updated his/her coaching credentials via ongoing professional developments, (iii) has met legislative requirements for Working With Children Check (or relevant State equivalent) and (iv) has an updated first aid qualification. Further information on coaches, including a list of certified coaches, can be viewed at

3 LIST OF EVENTS Event Event Name (& Event Abbreviation) Entry Fee Prize Money & Prizes ($) Scheduled Times # No. per Person (GST inclusive) UNIVERSITY OPEN KNOCK-OUT EVENTS OPEN (players who enter both the OMS and 18BS are restricted to these two events, i.e. they cannot enter a third event) 1. REBOUND ACE OPEN MEN'S SINGLES + FIC (OMS) $ P, P, 2x(225+20P), 4x75, FIC 50 July 17, 18, 24 & REBOUND ACE OPEN LADIES' SINGLES + FIC (OLS) $ P, P, 2x(225+20P), 4x75, FIC 50 July 17, 18, 24 & REBOUND ACE OPEN MEN'S DOUBLES (OMD) $25 2x(100+20P), 2x(50+20P) July 17, 18, 24 & REBOUND ACE OPEN LADIES' DOUBLES (OLD) $25 2x(100+20P), 2x(50+20P) July 17, 18, 24 & REBOUND ACE OPEN MIXED DOUBLES (OXD) $25 2x(100+20P), 2x(50+20P) July 17, 18, 24 & 25 JUNIOR (players who enter both the 18BS and OMS are restricted to these two events, i.e. they cannot enter a third event) & UNDER BOYS' SINGLES + FIC (18BS) $35 120P, 70P, FIC 25P July 17, 18, 24 & & UNDER GIRLS' SINGLES + FIC (18GS) $35 120P, 70P, FIC 25P July 17, 18, 24 & & UNDER BOYS' DOUBLES (18BD) $22 2x80P, 2x30P July 17, 18, 24 & & UNDER GIRLS' DOUBLES (18GD) $22 2x80P, 2x30P July 17, 18, 24 & 25 SENIOR & OVER MEN'S SINGLES (35MS) $ P, 50+20P July 24 & & OVER LADIES' SINGLES (35LS) $ P, 40+20P July 24 & & OVER MEN'S SINGLES (40MS) $ P, 50+20P July 10 & & OVER LADIES' SINGLES (40LS) $ P, 40+20P July 10 & 11 SPECIAL 14. SPECIAL MEN'S SINGLES (SMS) $ P, P, 2x50 July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & SPECIAL LADIES' SINGLES (SLS) $ P, 50+20P July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & SPECIAL MEN'S DOUBLES (SMD) $20 2x(60+20P), 2x30 July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & SPECIAL LADIES' DOUBLES (SLD) $20 2x(60+20P), 2x30 July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & SPECIAL MIXED DOUBLES (SXD) $20 2x(60+20P), 2x30 July 10, 11, 17, 18, 24 & 25 UNIVERSITY OPEN ROUND-ROBIN EVENTS N.B. The scheduled times listed are for the initial round-robins only. There may be further play-off round-robins and/or finals on the same or a later day or night, depending on entry numbers. Check the scheduled times for the initial round-robins and do not enter round-robin events scheduled for the same session time. JUNIOR (entrants in the 16 & Under and/or 14 & Under events may not play in the 18 & Under events) & UNDER BOYS' SINGLES (16BS) $30 100P, 50P July 25 (am) + F & UNDER GIRLS' SINGLES (16GS) $30 100P, 50P July 25 (pm) + F & UNDER BOYS' SINGLES (14BS) $30 100P, 50P July 24 (am) + F & UNDER GIRLS' SINGLES (14GS) $30 100P, 50P July 24 (pm) + F ITN 4 (A GRADE) - Equivalent to or lower level than ITN 4 [approx. Brisbane Night Tennis Association Pennant Grade; UQ Tennis Club Pennant Grade; Tennis Brisbane Super Grade] 23. A GRADE MEN'S SINGLES (AMS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 10 (am) + F 24. A GRADE LADIES' SINGLES (ALS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 10 (am) + F 25. A GRADE MEN'S DOUBLES (AMD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (am) + F 26. A GRADE LADIES' DOUBLES (ALD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (am) + F 27. A GRADE MIXED DOUBLES (AXD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (es) + F ITN 5 (B GRADE) - Equivalent to or lower level than ITN 5 [approx. Brisbane Night Tennis Association Pennant Reserve 1; UQ Tennis Club A1 Grade; Tennis Brisbane Division 1] 28. B GRADE MEN'S SINGLES (BMS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 10 (pm) + F 29. B GRADE LADIES' SINGLES (BLS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 10 (pm) + F 30. B GRADE MEN'S DOUBLES (BMD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (pm) + F 31. B GRADE LADIES' DOUBLES (BLD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (pm) + F 32. B GRADE MIXED DOUBLES (BXD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (es) + F ITN 6 (C GRADE) - Equivalent to or lower level than ITN 6 [approx. Brisbane Night Tennis Association Division 1; UQ Tennis Club B1 Grade; Tennis Brisbane Division 4] 33. C GRADE MEN'S SINGLES (CMS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 11 (am) + F 34. C GRADE LADIES' SINGLES (CLS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 11 (am) + F 35. C GRADE MEN'S DOUBLES (CMD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (am) + F 36. C GRADE LADIES' DOUBLES (CLD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (am) + F 37. C GRADE MIXED DOUBLES (CXD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (es) + F ITN 7-10 (D GRADE) - Equivalent to or lower level than ITN 7 [approx. Brisbane Night Tennis Association Division 2; UQ Tennis Club C Grade; Tennis Brisbane Division 7] 38. D GRADE MEN'S SINGLES (DMS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 11 (pm) + F 39. D GRADE LADIES' SINGLES (DLS) $25 100P*, 50P* July 11 (pm) + F 40. D GRADE MEN'S DOUBLES (DMD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (pm) + F 41. D GRADE LADIES' DOUBLES (DLD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 10 (pm) + F 42. D GRADE MIXED DOUBLES (DXD) $15 2x50P*, 2x25P* July 11 (es) + F WHEELCHAIR - Open to players who have been medically diagnosed as having a mobility-related disability - sponsored by Tennis Queensland 43. OPEN WHEELCHAIR SINGLES (OWCS) $ P, P, 50 July 25 (pm) 44. OPEN WHEELCHAIR DOUBLES (OWCD) $15 2x(100+20P), 2x(50+20P) July 24 (pm) Notes: Australian Ranking (AR) Points event # Days listed may include Night matches for all events (including AR Points events) P Prizes, gift vouchers or trophies to the approx. value listed will be presented For Round-Robin events, this is the time for the initial round-robin only. F Extra rounds and/or Final may to be played on day(s) and at time(s) to be determined * In addition to prizes listed for winners & runners-up, Round- Robin FIC Losers in the first and second rounds of the main draw will be drawn to play in a sign-on first-round Group winners will receive a Tournament T-Shirt (value $20) optional Feed-In Championships. To play in the FIC, players must sign on by 5 p.m. on am Morning Round-Robin session, starts at 7.45 am (to approx pm) the day they lose in the main draw (or within 1 hr for matches that finish after 5 p.m.). pm Afternoon Round-Robin session, starts at pm (to approx. 5 pm) ITN International Tennis Number es Evening Round-Robin session, starts at 5:30 pm (to approx. 8 pm) CHECK YOUR ITN Read the descriptions below to find out your International Tennis Number (ITN). Go to or for more details. ITN 1 This player has had intensive training for national tournament competition at the junior and senior levels. Holds or is capable of holding an ATP/WTA ranking and major source of income is through tournament prize money. ITN 2 This player has developed power and/or consistency as a major weapon. Can vary strategies and styles of play in a competitive situation. ITN 3 This player has good shot anticipation and frequently has an outstanding shot around which a game may be structured. Can regularly hit winners and force errors off short balls. Can put away volleys and smashes and has a variety of serves to rely on. ITN 4 This player can use power and spin and has begun to handle pace, has sound footwork, can control depth of shots, and can vary game plan according to opponents. Can hit first serves with power and impart spin on second serves. ITN 5 This player has dependable strokes, including directional control and depth on both groundstrokes and on moderate shots. Has the ability to use lobs, overheads, approach shots and volleys with some success. ITN 6 This player exhibits more aggressive net play, has improved court coverage, improved shot control and is developing teamwork in doubles. ITN 7 This player is fairly consistent when hitting medium paced shots, but is not yet comfortable with all strokes. Lacks control over depth, direction and power. ITN 8 This player is learning to judge where the ball is going and can sustain a short rally of slow pace. ITN 9 This player needs on court experience and strokes can be completed with some success. ITN 10 This player is starting to play competitively (can serve and return/rally) on a full court using a normal ITF approved ball. ITN 10.1* This player is able to rally with movement and control. ITN 10.2* This player has developed some simple tennis-specific skills in hitting an oncoming ball regularly, however rallying with movement and control is not yet achieved. ITN 10.3* This player is in the early stages of tennis skills development and is primarily learning simple tennis co-ordination tasks/exercises. * The ITN 10.1 to ITN 10.3 categories will usually involve playing in a modified environment using transition/soft balls on a reduced court and/or using adapted racquets as appropriate.

4 Phone: (07) Fax: (07) Website: Hawkins Jenkins Ross Pty Ltd, 619 Logan Rd, Greenslopes, Qld 4120 The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc. FIXTURES Internal & Brisbane-wide (BNTA) Grading Sessions for Fixtures: Monday 26 July, Wednesday 28 July, Monday 2 August & Tuesday 3 August (7-9 p.m.) TOURNAMENTS Internal Participation-Style Tournaments & University Open SOCIAL TENNIS Sunday afternoons (1-5 p.m.) & Thursday nights (7 10:30 p.m.) PRACTICE SESSIONS Tuesday nights (8-10 p.m.) admin@uqtc.org.au Phone: (07)

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6 2010 REBOUND ACE UNIVERSITY OPEN TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS - ENTRY FORM ENTRIES CLOSE: FRIDAY 18 JUNE, 2010 Mail this entry form to the Tournament Director, The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc., P.O. Box 6005, St Lucia, Qld 4067; deliver in a sealed envelope to the UQ Tennis Centre (Blair Drive, St Lucia); fax to (07) ; or to admin@uqtc.org.au. If paying by cheque or money order, make payable to The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc. When completed and payment is made, this form may be used as a Tax Invoice (ABN ). Queensland-resident players, who have not paid their Tennis Queensland Player Registration Fee for 2010, must include the registration fee of $30 with their entry fees. SURNAME (print):... FIRST NAME (print):... MALE/FEMALE:... POSTAL ADDRESS FOR DRAW:...SUBURB/TOWN...STATE...P/C... BIRTH DATE:... PHONE: Home - (...)... Mobile -... CLUB/ASSOC.: TQ PLAYER REGISTRATION NUMBER:... (for clarity, please print clearly in capital letters addresses are not case sensitive) Tennis Queensland (or other State) Player Registration No. or name of club/association/centre Registration Fee paid to. ATP / WTA / NATIONAL / AUSTRALIAN / STATE RANKINGS:... If left blank, TQ Registration Fee must be paid with entry. ITN:... COUNTRY OF CITIZENSHIP or PERMANENT RESIDENCY... HOME STATE (if Australian)... PRESENT FIXTURE GRADINGS: THIS SECTION MUST BE COMPLETED BY ALL ENTRANTS IN ROUND-ROBIN GRADE EVENTS WHO PLAY FIXTURES Competition... Association... Season... Team Name... Grade... Competition... Association... Season... Team Name... Grade... EVENTS (list in order of preference) Partner's Name (Doubles Only) Fees Event No. Event Abbreviation Doubles entries not accepted unless partner named Enclosed ($) Doubles entries not accepted unless partner named Doubles entries not accepted unless partner named Doubles entries not accepted unless partner named EACH PLAYER MUST SUBMIT A SEPARATE ENTRY FORM TENNIS QUEENSLAND REGISTRATION FEE OF $30 (if applicable) NO ENTRY ACCEPTED WITHOUT FEES I confirm that I agree with and confirm that I have read and understand the Tournament Conditions and Rules and TOTAL FEES ENCLOSED Policies of this tournament. * Parent/guardian signature required if player is 18 years or younger. If paying by cheque/money order, make payable to UQ Tennis Club. Player Signature... * Parent/Guardian Signature... IF PAYING BY CREDIT CARD: Credit Card type (please circle): MasterCard Visa Amex N.B. No other Credit Cards accepted Card No.... Expiry Date:... Cardholder s Name:... By signing below, I authorize The University of Queensland Tennis Club Inc. to charge my Credit Card the tournament fees of $... plus a service fee of $4. Signature:... Date:... OFFICE USE ONLY: Fees Received: Paid By: Cash / Cheque / Money Order / Credit Card / Debit Card / Internet Receipt No.: Date Received: Received By: