2.5 ADULT SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2, 2005

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1 2.5 ADULT SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2, 2005 RIVIERA RESORT & RACQUET CLUB MOORE TENNIS ACADEMY Palm Springs, California

2 CHAMPIONSHIP FACTS Event: USA League Tennis 2.5 Adult National Championships Date: September 29 - October 2, 2005 Matches begin on Friday, September 30 Hotel and Court Information: Hotel: Room Rate: Court Sites: Riviera Resort & Racquet Club ( N. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA Phone: Fax: $ per night (includes all taxes and fees) The hotel reservation form for your event is downloadable on this webpage go to your event and then to Hotel Form and mail or fax it to the hotel. Riviera Racquet Club (located on Riviera Resort property) Palm Springs, CA Phone: Hard courts Moore Tennis Academy at the Desert Princess Country Club (located approximately 6 miles from the Riviera Resort) Landau Blvd. Cathedral City, CA Hard Courts Practice Court Fees: $10.00 per court/per hour during the event week at both sites Reservations can be made 2 weeks prior to your event Team Captains: Team Registration: Mandatory Captain s Meeting: Thursday at the Riviera Hotel 4:30 5:30 pm Following registration from 6:00 6:45 pm Captains and co-captains only are invited

3 Tournament Information: Format: Flighted Round Robin Best of two tie-break sets with a Match Tie-break if required; no coaching allowed. The Match tie-break shall be scored as 1 set and 1 game for tie-break procedures. Two minute set rest between the 1 st and 2 nd set and between the 2 nd set and 3 rd set match tie-break. Eligibility: A minimum of 5 players who were on the final local roster must be available to compete at nationals. A captain must request a waiver through the section office to participate at nationals with fewer than this number. Move Up/Split Up: If a team elects not to move up as a team no more than 3 individuals who appear on the final roster of an Adult or Senior team advancing to the 2005 Nationals may appear on the 2006 roster. The number will be 2 for Adult 2.5 and 5.0 teams. This applies to all rostered players -- not only those who attend the National Championships Procedures in the event of a tie: The tie will be broken by the first of the following procedures: o Winner of the most individual matches in the entire competition o Loser of fewest number of sets o Loser of fewest number of games o Winner of the head-to-head match o A method to be determined by the championships committee Balls: Awards: Athletic trainers: Cancellation: Party Time: Player Dinner: Penn hard court provided Awards and banners will be presented to the 1 st 4 th place teams. On-site during play at Riviera and Moore If the championship, or part of the championship is cancelled due to rain or unforeseen circumstances, the championship will not be rescheduled. Saturday at 7:30 pm - Riviera Ballroom Dinner, dancing, prizes!!! 5 complimentary tickets per team Additional tickets are $35.00 Purchase additional tickets at registration Dress is casual but not tennis clothing

4 Transportation: To and From the Courts: SHUTTLE SERVICE WILL NOT BE PROVIDED BETWEEN RIVIERA AND MOORE TENNIS ACADEMY Riviera courts are on property of the Rivera Resort Charlie Moore Tennis is a short drive from the Riviera Airport Shuttle Service: Fly into Palm Springs Regional Airport Riviera Resort and Racquet Cub offers free shuttle pick up at the airport - call the hotel and ask for the bellstand. Alternate Transportation: Other: You can fly into Ontario Airport (approximately a one-hour drive to Palm Springs). Official Logo Merchandise: Team Photographs: Medical Emergency: Julian Axelrod & Associates Available at Captain s registration on Thursday Courtside at the Riviera during the tournament Cash, Check, Visa Mastercard julianaxel@comcast.net Phone: Cynthia Lum Available to take team photos Schedule your appointment at captain s registration lumfoto@aol.com Phone: Be sure to start drinking plenty of fluids at least 2 days before the event begins Desert Hospital 1150 No. Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA (Main) (Emergency) Dial O for Riviera operator and 911 will be called immediately Key Websites: and go to USA League Tennis and then to National Championships For more information: Contact Jeanne Lucido lucido@usta.com or

5 Schedule of Events Thursday Practice Courts available Riviera R.C. and/or Moore Tennis Academy 4:30 p.m. 5:30 p.m. USTA Registration Desk opens Riviera Resort 6:00 p.m. 6:45 pm Mandatory Captains Meeting Riviera Resort Friday 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Riviera R.C. and /or Moore Tennis 8:00 a.m. Match play begins (check in 30 minutes prior to scheduled match at designated match site) Saturday 7:00 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Riviera and/ or Moore Tennis 8:00 a.m. Match play begins Saturday evening 7:30 p.m. Cocktails (cash bar) Riviera Resort 8:00 p.m. Player Dinner (cash bar) Riviera Resort Sunday 7:30 a.m. Tournament Desk opens Riviera R.C. and/ or Moore Tennis 8:00 a.m. Semi-Finals Riviera R.C. and/or Moore Tennis Followed by Finals and 3 & 4 playoff Riviera R.C. and/or Moore Tennis Followed by **Awards/Banners presentation Riviera R.C. Smaller draws may result in semi-finals being played on Saturday. ** Play should be completed and awards presented no later than 2:00 pm make flight arrangements accordingly.

6 Directions From the PALM SPRINGS Regional Airport to the Riviera Resort & Racquet Club Exit the airport and go straight onto Tahquitz Canyon Way. At the 6 th traffic light, take a right onto Indian Canyon Drive. The Riviera is located on the right where Indian Canyon intersects with Vista Chino. From RIVIERA to the Moore Tennis Academy at the Desert Princess C.C Exit the Riviera Resort going left onto Vista Chino continuing to Landau Blvd. Go right on Landau Blvd. (you ll see signs on the corner for the Doral Hotel) At the 2 nd entrance on your right, turn into the Desert Princess CC. Take an immediate left into the parking area and take the walkway to the tennis courts.

7 SAFETY PRECAUTIONS FOR PLAYING IN WARM WEATHER You may be playing your matches in conditions to which you are not accustomed. The temperature and/or humidity can get quite high. If you follow the suggestions below, there is no reason why you cannot have good matches and a good time. YOU MAY WANT TO CONSIDER AN EARLY ARRIVAL IN ORDER TO ALLOW YOUR BODY TO BECOME SOMEWHAT ACCLIMATED TO NEW CONDITIONS. You will lose fluid from your body through perspiration. Along with water you lose sodium, potassium and other electrolytes. It is necessary to replenish your body with BOTH water and these electrolytes. All athletes should drink plenty of fluids (water, sport drinks, juice, milk, etc.) throughout the day. If you wait until you are thirsty, you have waited too long. Note: your body can lose a lot of fluid, via evaporation, while you are flying since the air in the passenger compartment is very dry. You should drink 1 cup of non-caffeine or non-alcoholic drink per hour. Drink another cup of fluid just prior to play. In fact, also drinking 16 to 20 ounces of water, juices, or sports drink minutes before your match can further help in avoiding heat disorders. Bring a large thermos with you on court and drink frequently (i.e., at every changeover). There will also be water available on the courts. Water and/or sport drinks are effective. After your match, drink plenty of fluids. It could be water, gatorade, lemonade, juice, etc. If you prefer, dilute any of these to your own taste. Water by itself does not replace necessary electrolytes. Don't forget to eat! Fresh fruit and fruit juices are excellent source of some electrolytes and carbohydrates, but you may have to make a special effort to replace some salt as well. Wearing white really can help in hot weather. Use cotton/polyester blends rather than 100% cotton or tightly woven nylon. Have an extra dry shirt available for change. Perspiration can block ventilation when the shirt is soaked and on humid days, the cooling of evaporation is of little significance. Use sunscreen. Use waterproof/sweatproof sunscreen that blocks both UVA and UVB rays. Have an SPF of at least 15, but an SPF 30 or above is preferred. Wear a wide-brimmed hat that is well ventilated and shades the neck as well. Remember, you are allowed 25 seconds between points and 90 seconds at the changeover. Use this time to recover. Take advantage of shade during changeover as much as possible. Change the shirt frequently (and shorts if necessary), and use a cool towel on the face and upper back. SIGNS AND SYMPTOMS OF HEAT DISORDER 1. Heat cramps: muscle spasms, usually due to extensive and repeated sweat losses, fatigue, normal body temperature. 2. Heat exhaustion: extreme weakness, exhaustion, headache, dizziness, nausea, profuse sweating, chills and cool skin, normal body temperature, rapid pulse, sometimes unconscious. 3. Heat stroke: hot, dry skin, headache, nausea, confusion, staggering gait, extremely high body temperature, collapse, unconsciousness, sometimes death. IF ANY OF THESE CONDITIONS (#2 OR #3) SHOULD OCCUR: 1. Call a doctor or emergency vehicle. (Keep applying ice water continuously and generously until medical assistance arrives). 2. Loosen the player's clothing at once. 3. Place player in a prone position in the shade. 4. Apply ice to head and body (or whatever means are available to providing cooling).

8 Would you like to participate in the Player Gift Exchange? Who: Many teams (not all) bring little gifts for the other teams in their flight. They should be inexpensive small tokens. What: Often the gifts represent their region or state. Examples are state pins, magnets, key rings, candy, macadamia nuts and leis (Hawaii). When: These gifts are presented to the opponent before each match. How: If you want to participate contact your local or state tourist/convention bureau. They may be able to provide you with small, promotional items.