Cap Classic XIX Tournament Info

TOURNAMENT INFORMATION

Date:    Friday, September 16 to Sunday, September 18, 2011 

Location:   Hain’s Point Tennis Center

For  multiple reasons, we are moving the venue from Rock Creek Tennis Center to Hain's Point Tennis Center .  This venue will allow us the use of shower facilities between matches, access to more total courts as well as indoor courts that will allow the tournament to continue should there be any weather concerns.

ENTRY FEES

• One Event – $125
• Two Events – $140
• Three Events – $150
• Mixed Doubles only – $55
• Extra Banquet Guest – $40

Early bird discount of 10% is available until 30 June. 

REGISTRATION AND PAYMENT

Registration Link:  Capital Classic XIX Registration

Complete the online registration and pay via PayPal (you don’t have to have a PayPal account).  All entries and payment must be received by the deadline date (September 2, 2011). An entry is not complete until payment in full is received. Doubles teams are not valid until both players have registered and paid.  No telephone entries will be accepted.

You must enter your GLTA player identification number.  This is usually the last six digits of your Social Security number and is used to track your results in GLTA tournaments.  If you can’t remember your GLTA player identification number, you can search for it using <glta.tournamentsoftware.com>.  If this is your first tournament, you may choose any unique six-digit number.

FREE ENTRIES

Complete the online entry, select “Pay Later” option, and send your free entry form to: Dwayne Hynes, 36 Q ST NE #2, Washington, DC 20002-2106.  Annotate in your entry notes that you have a free entry.

DRAWS AND SURFACES

CCXIX uses GLTA rules regarding divisions:

• Open     Highly Advanced Tournament Player, NTRP 5.0 and above
• A           Advanced tournament Player, NTRP 4.5
• B           Advanced Intermediate Player, NTRP 3.5 - 4.0 rating
• C           Low Intermediate Player NTRP 3.0 rating
• D           NTRP 2.5 or below rating

Split division option is available. No player may play down more than one level from his or her highest ranking. For example, a player who is rated as “Open” in doubles and “B” in singles cannot play below the “A” level. No player shall be allowed to play a lower division than that which he/she is listed under in the GLTA Seeding Point database issued for use during the tournament.

We offer singles consolation for first match losses.  Division eligibility and seeding are based primarily on the latest GLTA ranking available. Special consideration may be given for recent GLTA or USTA results and is at the discretion of the tournament director.

DRAW UPDATE

Open Division – Singles and Doubles available.

A Division – Singles and Doubles available.

B Division – Singles and Doubles available.

Mixed B – Doubles available.

C Division – Singles and Doubles available.

D Division – Singles and Doubles available.

TOURNAMENT LOCATIONS

Matches are at East Potomac Park.  Free parking is available as are the locker rooms.  The tennis center is within walking distance of the Smithsonian metro stop.  You can plan your trip via metro at <www.wmata.com>.   

East Potomac Tennis Center:  <www.eastpotomactennis.com>.

1090 Ohio Drive, SW, Washington, DC

202-554-5962

MATCH FORMAT

Schedule and weather permitting, all main draw matches will be best two-of-three sets, regular scoring, with a 12-point tiebreak at 6-games all. A five-minute warm-up will be enforced. Singles consolation will be best of 8 game pro sets except for the final which will follow the main draw format. 

RULES

Players are expected to adhere to the GLTA and International Tennis Federation Rules.  Both are available at the GLTA website <www.glta.net>. Players must report to the Tournament Desk at least 15 minutes prior to their match time. Once a match is called, the USTA 15-minute default rule will apply.

REFUNDS

Refunds (minus Paypal fees) will be given for withdrawals prior to September 2, 2011.   

CHARITY

Tournament proceeds will go to the Mautner Project <mautnerproject.org>, Food & Friends <foodandfriends.org>, and Team DC <teamdc.org>. 

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

• Host Hotel is The Beacon Hotel <beaconhotelwdc.com>.  They are offering a special rate of $139 for participants of the Capital Classic.  Just mention “Capital Classic” when you call.  A promotion code will be available shortly for online booking.
• Draw Party is Thursday, September 15 from 6-9 p.m. at Nellie’s Sports Bar <nelliessportsbar.com>, 900 U St, NW.
• The banquet will be Saturday, September 17 from 7-11 p.m. at the Human Rights Campaign <hrc.org>, 1640 Rhode Island Ave, NW which is located across the street from the host hotel.

For additional information on host hotel, draw party, and banquet, refer to <capital-tennis.org>

EMAIL FOR ENTRY CHAIR

You can contact Dwayne Hynes, entry chair, at hynesdd@aol.com. 

WAIVER 

All participants must agree to the following waiver. Your registration will not be accepted otherwise. If you are under age 18, you must have parental consent.

In conjunction with my participation in this tournament and the related activities and events, I agree to waive any and all rights and claims for bodily or emotional injury, injury to my reputation, or any other damage or harms that I might suffer, or any other claims of any nature I or my legal representatives may have against the Capital Classic XIX, Capital Tennis Association, East Potomac Park Tennis Center, other tournament sites, sponsors, or any organization, facility or individual associated with this tournament and its related events and activities. I understand I will be participating at my own risk and that the above organizations, facilities and individuals will not be held responsible for any harm, injury or damage that I might suffer. I also release and waive any and all rights to claim damages or remuneration which may arise as a result of reference to or photographs, images or likeness of me which my appear in any publications or other media coverage. I understand this tournament will be governing the discipline of players and enforcing USTA/GLTA rules and regulations.

Note: CTA is organized as a 501(c)(4) organization and not considered a charitable organization.  Any payment including tournament and registration fees is not tax deductible.