THE EASTER BOWL -The blockbuster showcase of American junior tennis since its 1968 debut in New York City
DATE:
April 11-18, 2010
SITE:
Rancho Mirage, Ca and Palm Desert, Ca.
FORMAT:
Boys and Girls 18, 16, & 14 and under divisions - 18's are also a top ITF international event with singles, doubles and consolation divisions.
FACTS:
Every American tennis great has played in the Easter Bowl including: Sampras, Agassi, McEnroe, Connors, Davenport, Capriati, Austin, and current phenoms, Andy Roddick, Robby Ginepri & Taylor Dent.
America's future stars: the top junior tennis players (from over 40 states) in what the press calls "The Super Bowl of junior tennis"
Only National Championship where the top juniors in multiple age divisions, their families and coaches are all at the same place at the same time
Over 650 high-profile influential teenagers 12 - 18 years old
Young, upscale parents: avg. age 37 -55, 26% earn over $200,000
Over 500 family members and 150 private coaches
Only junior tennis tournament noted for its national publicity and high sponsor I.D. through tailor made promotions and visibility on our TV special
National print and electronic media coverage reaches (over 52 million print impressions)
Nationally syndicated award winning Easter Bowl TV special: reaches over 50 million households!
Only junior tennis tournament with own national TV special
Generates $2 million in tourism revenue for the Palm Springs economy
Noted for its world-class hospitality for players and sponsors
20,000+ spectators on-site; 100,000+ in the community
The 2010 Easter Bowl is happy to announce our partnership for another year with American Airlines. We have a long and storied relationship with American and your support of them helps to support the Easter Bowl, as well. It is critical that you use the authorization number below (A9330AM) when booking your air travel for your benefit and ours. Please do not hesitate to call us or American with questions or concerns.
See you in April!
Bryan Fineberg
Easter Bowl Junior Tennis Champs Booking dates: MARCH 29- APRIL 19, 2010
Destinations included: Los Angeles, San Diego, Palm Springs, Burbank, Ontario and John Wayne airports.
***Don't forget to use the authorization number below to receive special Easter Bowl discounted Flight Tickets***
Group travel discounts include:
Low-rate “Zone Fares”, refundable less $150.00USD fee, minimum two night stay, Saturday-night stay not required
Phone bookings, fixed zone fares and agencies use:
A9330AM
Online bookings for DISCOUNT FARES only use:
9330AM
5% discount off the lowest applicable published fare may be booked directly on AA.com® and pay no ticketing fees.
If you prefer not to use AA.com, you can call AA Meeting Services at 1-800-433-1790 (6am-12m CST) or your local travel agency and refer to your authorization number to get your discount. (Reservations 20.00USD or airport 30.00USD ticketing fee per person applies.) Discount Fares are valid for round-trip travel on American Airlines, American Eagle® and AmericanConnection® from anywhere in the United States and Canada to your meeting destination.
Zone Fares
Please call the American Airlines Meeting Services Desk at 1-800-433-1790 (6am-12m CST) or your local travel agency and refer to your authorization number A9330AM for details. (Reservations 20.00USD or airport 30.00USD ticketing fee per person applies.)
Zone Fares are not valid for markets where American Airlines does not publish a fare. Certain restrictions apply.
Frequent Flyer Miles
Earn AAdvantage® miles for your trip. The AAdvantage program was the first airline frequent traveler program, and for more than 20 years has offered members the most innovative ways to earn travel awards. Enroll online at www.aa.com
www.Avis.com
Thank you for choosing Avis as the rental car supplier for the The 2010 Easter Bowl
The Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) Number to receive special discounted rates is J659572
Please advise: Use this AWD number when calling Avis directly at 1-800-331-1600 to receive thebest car rental rates available.
***PLEASE NOTE: Attendees must reference the Easter Bowl upon making reservations to receive discounted rates***
Host Hotel
Rancho Las Palmas Resort & Spa
41-000 Bob Hope Drive Rancho Mirage, CA 92270 (P) 866.423.1195
*** Must reference Easter Bowl to receive special rates and extras***
*Room rates $203.00 per night. Rates are European plan (no meals included) rates.
*These rates exclude the Automatic Daily Resort Charge of $20.00 per room per night (covers some services and amenities), plus applicable taxes.
*Must reserve room 30 days in advance upon arrival- Arrival date: April 10, 2010
*When reservations are made, Resort requires a deposit equal to the room rate and taxes for the first night for each reservation.
***Perks with Resort Charge: The Daily Resort Charge here at the Resort includes: toll free, credit card, and local calling, entrance to our fitness center, in-room high-speed Internet access, in-room coffee and tea, and daily newspaper (Sunday upon request). As a “per room” charge (versus per person), the Resort Charge covers all registered room guests. In addition to the services listed above, this charge entitles Resort guests to discounted coupons at The River (outdoor shopping and dining area directly across from Rancho Las Palmas).
Check in 4:00 p.m. Check – Check out is by 12:00 PM.
390 South Indian Canyon Drive Palm Springs, CA 92262 Phone: (760) 778-3699 Fax: (760) 322-8789 Toll Free: (888) 322-1997 Email: ComfortinnPS@aol.com
***Attendees must reference the dates of the group’s reservations and the group name to receive special discounted rates***
*Deluxe Continental Breakfast included in room rate for all guests. Hotel is 100% Non-Smoking RATES: NQQ $ 95.00
Cut-Off Date: March 27, 2010
Deposits Due: Credit Card Guarantee when making reservations
Check-in time is after 3PM. Check-out time is 12:00 NOON. Hotel can arrange to hold luggage for those guests on the day of departure so that they may check out by 12:00 NOON to avoid late check-out charge. After 3pm there is a half day room rate. NO late check outs on Saturdays.
Rooms and Rates: Based on a 4 night minimum stay 2010 Single Double Triple Quad Exec. Suites Add $ Sat 4/10 to Sun 4/18 $159.00 $159.00 $174.00 $189.00 $30
Rates include Full Cooked-To-Order breakfast each morning. Also a two-hour hosted Manager’s Reception each evening. One of the best deals in the desert!
Rooms must be booked before Thursday March 10, 2010
155 South Belardo Palm Spring, CA 92262 (P) 760-325-1301 (800) 622-9451 (F) 760-323-8937 www.palmmountainresort.com
Rate: Double Double Guestrooms
$ 79.00 per room April 11-15th $139.00 per room April 10 & 16 & 17 $ 10.00 extra for fourth adult per night. $ 8.00 per room per night resort fee (This includes continental breakfast at Ruby's Diner)
**Maximum of four people per room. **Children 18 & under stay free in parents room. ** A major credit card with expiration date is required with each individual reservation. ** All balances are due at checkout ** Cut off date for reserving room is March 20, 2010
***Don’t Forget: Attendees must reference the Easter Bowl upon making reservations to receive tournaments discounted rates***
Clubs and Sites may be contacted independently to arrange for a practice court. Contact information will be provided upon request and posted at registration.
Rancho Las Palmas
DRILL SESSION
SAT, April 10, 2010 5:00pm - 6:30pm Price of Clinic: $25.00 per junior player, space is limited Players should sign-up in advance by calling (760) 837-2342
Hitting lessons for Easter Bowl participants Price: $70/hr $30/half-hr
Please call Kevin Connolly for any further questions @ (760) 837- 2342
Complimentary practice court bookings for Rancho Las Palmas start Saturday April 10, 2010 at 12:00 noon
Sign-ups will be at the Registration Room Saturday April 10, 2010 at 7:30 a.m.
***PLEASE NOTE*** Players will not be able to sign-up for the complimentary practice courts in the Rancho Las Palmes Pro Shop
Booking a Practice Court before April 10th, 2010 at noon will cost $20/hr
Please call (760) 862-4531 for advanced bookings
Palm Valley Clinic
Easter Bowl Clinic
WITH FORMER ATP & WTA COACH AND DIRECTOR OF TENNIS
OLIVER VORWALD
8 MINUTES FROM MAIN FACILITY
16 COURTS AVAILABLE
SAT, April 10, 2010: 1:30p.m. - 3 p.m.
SUN, April 11, 2010 : 1:30 p.m. - 3 p.m.
Price per clinic: $30 per junior player, space is limited
players should sign-in in advance
Hitting lessons for Easter Bowl participating: $65/hr $35/half-hr
Practice courts available any time: $20 per court!
NEW APPAREL FROM NIKE, ADIDAS, FILA AND K-SWISS!
EASTER BOWL PARTICIPANTS RECEIVE SPECIAL DISCOUNTS!
BOYS & GIRLS 14'S AND 16'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY
GIRLS 14'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY Here is the intended schedule of play for the Girls 14's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Singles Main Draw: starting Sunday April 11th, one round each day, finals & 3rd place match on Saturday April 17th
Singles Consolation: starting Monday April 12th, two matches per day starting Tuesday April 13th, finals on Saturday April 17th
Doubles Main Draw: starting Sunday April 11th, 2 rounds will be played Sunday. Girls 14's will have doubles off on Monday April 12th, one round each subsequent day, finals & 3rd place match on Friday April 16th.
BOYS 14'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY Here is the intended schedule of play for the Boys 14's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Singles Main Draw: starting Sunday April 11th, one round each day, finals & 3rd place match on Saturday April 17th.
Singles Consolation: starting Monday April 12th, two matches per day starting Tuesday April 13th, finals on Saturday April 17th.
Doubles Main Draw: starting Sunday April 11th, one round each day with the exception of Tuesday April 13th (doubles off that day), finals & 3rd place match on Saturday April 17th.
GIRLS 16'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY Here is the intended schedule of play for the Girls 16's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Singles Main Draw: starting Monday April 12th, one round each day, finals & 3rd place match on Sunday April 18th.
Singles Consolation: starting Tuesday April 13th, two matches per day starting Wednesday April 14th, finals on Sunday April 18th.
Doubles Main Draw: starting Monday April 12th, one round each day with the exception of Wednesday April 14th (doubles off that day), finals & 3rd place match on Sunday April 18th.
BOYS 16'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY Here is the intended schedule of play for the Boys 16's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Singles Main Draw: starting Monday April 12th, one round each day, finals & 3rd place match on Sunday April 18th.
Singles Consolation: starting Tuesday April 13th, two matches per day starting Wednesday April 14th, finals on Sunday April 18th.
Doubles Main Draw: starting Monday April 12th, one round each day, finals & 3rd place match on Saturday April 17th.
GIRLS 18'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Here is the intended schedule of play for the Girls 18's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Sign-in for all accepted players and any alternates for main draw vacancies will take place on Sunday April 11th, sign-in deadline is 6:00 p.m.
Singles Main Draw: starting Monday April 12th, one round each day, finals on Saturday April 17th.
Doubles Main Draw: starting Tuesday April 13th, one round each day, finals on Saturday April 17th.
There is no singles consolation for the Easter Bowl ITF.
BOYS 18'S INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Here is the intended schedule of play for the Boys 18's division of the Easter Bowl. This is subject to change by the Referee for a cogent reason:
Sign-in for all accepted players and alternates for vacancies in main draw will close on Monday April 12th at 6:00 p.m. Sign-in for Boys 18's will also be available on Sunday April 11th from 12-6.
Singles Main Draw: starting Tuesday April 13th, one round each day, finals on Sunday April 18th.
Doubles Main Draw: starting Wednesday April 14th, one round each day, finals on Sunday April 18th.
There is no singles consolation for the Easter Bowl ITF.
***Schedules are subject to change***
ITF DOUBLES
ALL DOUBLES MATCHES IN THE 18'S ITF DIVISION WILL CONSIST OF TWO TIE BREAK SETS WITH A DECIDING MATCH TIE BREAK (10 POINT) IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET. NO-AD SCORING WILL ALSO BE USED.
All ITF division matches will be played at Rancho Las Palmas Tennis Country Club, 42000 Bob Hope Drive, Rancho Mirage. (760) 862-4531. A special thank you to Head Pro Kevin Connolly of Rancho Las Palmas
All ITF events, players must wear appropriate clothing (no t-shirts) and partners must wear similar colors. Acceptance for doubles follows ITF regulations.
DOUBLES: Boys & Girls 18,16 and 14's
-If you know whom you are playing doubles with, you may e-mail that information directly to DarrenP@SCTA.usta.com. -You must play the same age division in singles and doubles. -If you would like to play doubles but do not have a partner as of yet, there will be a "looking for partner" list at registration. -Players on the singles alternate list may play doubles provided the doubles draw does not fill initially with main draw singles players.
WITHDRAWAL DEADLINE
The deadline to withdraw without incurring penality is 14 days prior to the scheduled start (Girls deadline March 30th. Boys Deadline March 31st). Players not planning to attend the event, (including alternates) should contact the tournament to withdraw. Players not contacting the tournament are subject to receiving both ITF and USTA suspension points.
****The last day to withdrawl and still be entitled to a refund is Sunday, April 4th 2010.
