January - February 1997: Volume 8, Number 1
January - February 1997: Volume 8, Number 1
A USRA Event, presented by Penn Racquet Sports
Using the Penn PRO GREEN ball for competition
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
ENTRY FEE: $45.00 First event (includes referee fee), $20.00 second event, $15.00 third event. DIVISIONS: Singles, doubles and mixed doubles are offered. In doubles, both players must be from the same school, except in the non-championship mixed doubles event.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Received no later than FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14, (postmarked by 02/12). IF any entries are accepted after the deadline, an additional $15.00 late fee will be assessed (payment made at tournament check-in will be processed as a late entry and surcharged). ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. Absolutely no refunds after entry deadline.
STARTING TIMES: Starting times will be available after 5:00 pm on WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 26. Do not call the national office for starting times ... call the site club @ 314/353-1500. PLAY BEGINS: Matches may be scheduled to begin as early as 3:00 pm on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28. Local players may begin play on Thursday evening. CHECK IN: Registration will be held at the club beginning on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28 and also during the tournament.
USRA RULES: USRA Official Rules will govern competition, including the mandatory use of lensed eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact standards. OFFICIATING: Losers will be required to referee, and $5.00 of each entry fee will be paid back to you for every match you referee in the gold division.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS: Margo Daniels, National Tournament Director @ 408/372-7224; Jim Hiser, USRA Associate Executive Director @ 719/635-5396.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Black & White Cab offers one-way service to the hotel for $26.00 (you must make your own arrangements on arrival). A separate shuttle service between the hotel and club will be available from 3:00 pm on Friday through the end of the event on Sunday.
LODGING: Holiday Inn, South County Center, 6921 South Lindbergh Blvd. Rate: $60.00 per night for up to four persons per room. For reservations call: 800/264-6616 or 314/892-3600 and mention the High School Championship to receive your special rate.
HOSPITALITY & SOUVENIR: Entrants will be provided at least one meal per day. Souvenir tournament shirt for all participants.
An IRF Event, presented by Penn Racquet Sports
Using the Penn PRO GREEN ball for competition
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
ENTRY FEES: $50.00 first event per person (includes referee fee), $20.00 second event.
DIVISIONS: Men's Team–Singles #1,#2,#3,#4,#5,#6 and Doubles #1,#2,#3. Women's Team–Singles #1,#2,#3,#4, #5,#6 and Doubles #1,#2,#3. Only one men's team and one women's team will be permitted per school.
ENTRY DEADLINE: Entry must be received by WEDNESDAY, MARCH 19 (postmarked by 03/17). IF any applications are accepted after deadline, an additional $15.00 late fee will be assessed (payment made at tournament check-in will be processed as a late entry and surcharged). ALL ENTRIES ARE FINAL. Absolutely no refunds after entry deadline. Entry fees and registrar eligibility form must accompany entry.
STARTING TIMES: Starting times will be available after 6:00 pm on TUESDAY, APRIL 1. Do not call the national office for starting times ... call the site club @ 208/377-0040.
PLAY BEGINS: 8:00 am WEDNESDAY, APRIL 2. No exceptions.
CHECK-IN: Registration will be held at the club beginning at 6:00 pm on TUESDAY, APRIL 1.
RULES: USRA official rules govern competition, including the mandatory use of protective lensed eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact standards.
DRUG TESTING: Random drug testing will be performed. Important Note: The entire team will be disqualified if any member fails the test. For more information about specific medications, call the USOC Drug Hotline at 1-800-233-0393.
OFFICIATING: Losers will be required to referee, and $5.00 of each entry fee will be paid back to you for every match you referee in the gold division.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS: Margo Daniels, National Tournament Director @ 408/372-7224; Jim Hiser, USRA Associate Executive Director @ 719/635-5396; and ACRA Commissioner: Neil Shapiro @ 518/436-9522.
GROUND TRANSPORTATION: Free shuttle service will be available from the Boise Airport to the Red Lion Hotel/Riverside. A separate shuttle service between the hotel and club will be available once play begins.
LODGING: Red Lion Hotel/Riverside, 2900 Chinden Blvd. Rate: $79.00 per night for up to four persons to a room. For reservations, call 208/343-1871 and mention National/World Intercollegiate Championships to receive your special rate.
HOSPITALITY & SOUVENIR: Entrants will be provided at least one meal per day, beginning with lunch on Wednesday. Souvenir tournament shirt for all participants.
For reservations, phone United's U.S. Olympic Travel Desk, toll-free, at 800/841-0460 between 8:30 am and 8:00 pm EST weekdays. Then reference the special USRA conference account number 511TD to receive your low fare! Your support of this program brings racquetball closer to becoming an Olympic Sport!
To receive an official entry to these events, call 719/635-5395, ext. 55.
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