2010 Youth Polar Bear Tournament: Feb. 20 - 21, 2010

DATES/TIMES: Saturday, Feb. 20, and Sunday, Feb. 21, beginning at 8:00AM both days. Makeup date, if necessary: Feb. 27, then Feb. 28.

ENTRY DEADLINE: the Wednesday before the tournament at 9PM.

WHAT IS IT? Youth players of all levels, including 2009 graduates, may register. The unique format emphasizes participation and good sportsmanship even more than winning. To ensure closer matches, players are grouped by ability level. It's expected that all players can get their serves in, keep score, and sustain a rally. There is no upper talent limit. Players receive at least two matches, win or lose.

WEATHER GUIDELINES: In the event of rain or snow flurries, the courts take 1.5 hours to dry. Normally, all match times will be pushed back accordingly rather than cancelling the entire day. This tournament will not be cancelled due to cold weather!

IMPORTANT RULES AND TIMEFRAMES:

* For all members and non-members. USTA membership not required.
* All events are based on playing level rather than age or gender. When possible, separate boys and girls brackets might be arranged at the discretion of tournament director. While there will not be a separate mixed doubles event, a boy and girl may sign up together to play doubles and be placed in an appropriate bracket.
* Players may sign up for singles, doubles, or both.
* Players must be available both days, due to the possibility of inclement weather.
* Matches could begin any time between 8:00 AM and 8:00 PM on either day. Due to the unpredictability of weather, please do not request special match times.
* All entry forms and fees must be received by 9:00 PM the Wednesday before the tournament, after which the draws will be made and posted at our web site. Absolutely no entries will be accepted once the draws have been made.
* You will be contacted by phone or email with your start times, by Friday evening.

TO REGISTER: Get the registration form, or copy the form below. Mail the form and check to the address below. For more info, or to confirm your registration, call Russ Carrington at 240-925-8068, or email Russ at russ@thoughtfulsoccer.com.
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Registration Form: 2010 Youth Polar Bear Tournament at Breton Bay

Name:                                             Email:

Address:                                                                DOB:

Gender: _____ Male _____ Female

Parent/Guardian:

Home Phone:                                 Other Phone:

_____ Singles ($20)

_____ Doubles ($20 per team) Partner:

Check the level at which you prefer to play. Due to unpredictable numbers, however, Tournament Director will make the final grouping.

______ Red Group: For middle school and younger players who can keep score, make line calls, and serve well enough to play a match but who have little or no match experience.

______ Green Group: For middle school and younger players who have learned the basic shots and have a little previous match experience.

______ Blue Group: For high school and middle school players who are fairly proficient with all the basic shots and have been playing matches for some time. This is the recommended group for high school players who haven’t yet started on their teams.

______ Purple Group: For high school players and younger who are proficient with the basic shots and can use different strategies as well. This is the recommended group for players who have started on their high school teams.

Check One: _____ I would prefer to play at the highest level possible, even if I lose all my matches

_____ I would prefer to have a chance to win my group, even if that means some matches are too easy for me.

Mail to: Russ Carrington, 22381 Armstrong Dr., Leonardtown, MD 20650. Must be received by the Wednesday before tournament. If not in mail by Monday before tournament, please hand deliver to Russ' home. Make checks payable to: Breton Bay Golf and Country Club

Click here for Directions to the Club.