Thursday, May 14, 2009

Summer Splash June 20 & 21st, 2009

Please join us at The 2009 Summer Splash
At Traverse City Central High School

Date: June 20 - Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5(combined NTRP ratings)
Date: June 21 - Mixed Doubles
Divisions: 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 (combined NTRP)

These are one day events so winners in the larger divisions will be playing a lot of tennis.
Two matches minimum.

SUMMER SPLASH
ADULT DOUBLES TOURNAMENT (at least 19 years old by 12-31-2009)
JUNE 20 & 21, 2009
CHECK-IN Traverse City Central High School. Turn north (toward the bay) at the
LOCATION: corner of Garfield Rd and Munson Ave/US-31 onto M-37. Proceed ¼ mile, then turn right on Eastern Ave. .TC Central HS is on the corner of Eastern Ave. and Milliken Dr.. The courts are along Eastern Ave in front of the school.

START TIMES: All players are to check in at Central High School by 8:30 am each day unless notified differently by the committee. Input phone # when you register online to assure late start time information.

EVENTS: Saturday play: M & W 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 8.5 Db (combined NTRP ratings),
Sunday play: Mixed 6.0, 7.0, 7.5, 8.0, 8.5 Db. (combined NTRP ratings))
Full consolation round for all divisions weather permitting.

FORMAT: Two out of 3 sets, regular scoring, 7-point Coman tie break at six all either set for 1st & 2nd sets. Third set will be decided by a Match tiebreak (10-point Coman tiebreak)9*+. Minimum of three teams is necessary for a division to be held. (The tournament committee may waive this restriction) Applicants may enter only one division each day (1 men’s or 1 women’s Saturday, 1 mixed Sunday).

RAIN: We have very limited indoor backup. In the event of inclement weather,
the tournament format may need to be drastically changed.
AWARDS: Awards given to winners and runners-up in the main draws and to
winners of the consolation draws.

ENTRY FEE: $50.00 per team per division. One Summer Splash t-shirt per
participant.
USTA: USTA sanctioned tournament

ENTRY Register online through Tennis Link
DEADLINE: Entries must be completed by 11:59 p.m., Monday, June 15, 2009.
Go online to http://www.usta.com/ / On the top right of the home page click on tennislink –Click on tournaments-enter now / Under Quick Search type in tournament ID #: 856920809 & click on find it / Click on Summer Splash tournament name. Click on click here to register online. Be sure both players register and pay or that you pay for both players if only one person registers. If you have problems contact: Ruth Smith 231-331-6810 - rasmithtennis@charter.net
TOURNAMENT Keith Bushy 321 W Silver Lake Rd N Traverse City, MI 49684
DIRECTOR: (c) 231-218-0225 email address: peggyjo@charter.net

SEEDING: Players must submit a tournament record to the director to be
considered for seeding.

EXTRAS: Come join us and enjoy door prizes, tournament t-shirt and great competition. Saturday night party, $5.00 and BYOB, main meal furnished, more details at tournament desk.

Union Grill Doubles Classic July 25 in Marquette, MI

17TH ANNUAL UNION GRILL DOUBLES CLASSIC
SATURDAY JULY 25, 2009
(RAIN DAY SUNDAY JULY 26, 2009)
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS—THE MICKEY JOHNSON TENNIS COURTS AT
WILLIAMS PARK ON OHIO STREET
9:00 AM
This year's theme is adult team tennis as this is the 20th anniversary where a Marquette 4.0 Men's
tennis team took second in the Nation. Please bring your pictures, trophies and stories for all to
share and enjoy.
Same great format as in the past. We are limited on tennis courts, therefore we are limiting the
entries to the first 40 mens entries and the first 20 womens entries. Remember this is a fun
tournament, so come prepared to grin, play some doubles and enjoy a fun filled day of tennis.
Format:
1. Doubles teams will consist of 1-”A” and 1-”B” player.
2. Teams will be determined on by the computer (whomever that is).
3. Some players may be reclassified to balance out the draw.
4. Each person must supply a new can of tennis balls.
Following the initial position round (1 regular scored set), the participants will be divided into
one of 4 flights determined by the position round. The event begins at 9:00 am at the Ohio Street
Courts with the drawing of teams.
Enter early. Entry fee is $40.00 per person this includes dinner at The Union Grill (partners in
life are invited). Trophies will be given to 1st and 2nd places in each flight. Trophies will be
handed out during dinner at The Union Grill.
Divisions: Men’s Doubles and Women’s Doubles.
______________________________________________________________________________
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17th Annual Union Grill Doubles Classic Entry Form
NAME:_______________________________________
CLASS: A OR B PLEASE CIRCLE ONE.
Return forms to : Joe Havican, 131 East College Avenue, Marquette, Mi. 49855
(c) 906-361-9935
HAVGO@CHARTER.NET
Make Checks payable to: Marquette Tennis Association
I hereby waive and release any and all rights and claims for damages or losses I may have
towards tournament directors or sponsors.
SIGNATURE:_________________________________________________