March 14th - 18th, 2007, Multnomah Athletic Club, Portland, OR
Entry Deadline
Entries and payments must be received by Wednesday, February 14th, 2007, 5:00 PM EST. No phone or fax entries accepted. No refunds will be provided after the Entry Deadline.
Divisions
MEN'S AGE DIVISIONS*:
Closed (S.L. Green) U25 25+ 30+ 35+ 40+ 45+ 50+ 55+ 60+ 65+ 70+ 75+ 80+ 85+
WOMEN'S AGE DIVISIONS*:
Closed (US citizens) U25 25+ 30+ 35+ 40+ 45+ 50+ 55+ 60+
Eligibility
Players must be of age for their age division by March 13th, 2007. U.S. citizens and residents must be current US Squash members through the last day of the tournament. U.S. citizens and residents must have played in at least one US Squash sanctioned tournament (skill level or age group) or in two US Squash sanctioned league matches between April 1st, 2006 and February 26th, 2007. The Men's and Women's Closed Divisions are limited to U.S. citizens only.
Format and Scoring
The tournament will include a full feed in consolation. Matches will be best 3 out of 5 games to 9 points international scoring. The S.L. Green division will be best 3 out of 5 games to 11 points, point-a-rally scoring.
Entry Fees
| Entry Fee | Cost | Includes |
|---|---|---|
| Player: | ||
| - Early Bird (By 2/1) | $150 per player | Includes player gift |
| - Regular (By 2/14) | $195 per player | Includes player gift |
| - Late (After 2/14) | $245 per player | Includes player gift |
| Patron: | ||
| - BRONZE | $250 per player | Include entry, recognition & special gift |
| - SILVER | $500 per player | Includes entry, recognition &special gift |
| - GOLD | $1000 per player | Includes entry, recognition & special gift |
| Guest | $75 per guest | Includes access to all events |
NOTE: For divisions not filled by 8, 16, 32 or 64, late entries may be accepted at the discretion of US Squash.
Payment
Online entry only using AMERICAN EXPRESS, MASTERCARD, or VISA.
Final Cut List and Start Times
Final Cut List will be posted to US Squash News on March 1st, 2007.
Division start times will be posted to US Squash News on March 5th, 2007.
Player start times will be posted to US Squash News on March 12th, 2007.
Tournament Registration
Registration will occur at the Multnomah Athletic Club beginning from 5:00-8:00pm Wednesday, March 14th, 2007 and Thursday, March 16th, 2007 beginning 8:00am.
Tournament Location and Information
The tournament will be held at the Multnomah Athletic Club, featuring 6 international courts and at Reed College, featuring 3 international courts. The Multnomah Athletic Club is the main venue, which is located near tournament hotels. Lockers will not be provided. Towels will be provided at both venues.
Transportation and Parking
Shuttle between the Multnomah Athletic Club and Reed College will be provided. The venues are about 15-20 minutes apart. Parking is available at both venues.
Accommodations
Special rates may be secured at the Hilton Portland & Executive Tower, 921 SW Sixth Avenue, Portland OR. For reservations call 503-226-1611, or go on the web: http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PDXPHHH-Hilton-Portland-Executive-Tower-Oregon/index.do. The Special Group Rate is $139 for single or double occupancy (Room rates are subject to a 12.5% Local Tax). When making reservations please mention "US Squash" or "US Championships (Age Group Divisions)" to get the special rate.
Special rates may also be secured at the Hotel deLuxe, 729 SW 15th Avenue, Portland OR. For reservations call 503-219-2094, or go on the web: www.hoteldeluxeportland.com. The Special Group Rate is $140 for single or double occupancy (Room rates are subject to a 12.5% Local Tax). When making reservations please ask for the "US Squash National Championships" rate.
Special rates may also be secured at the Park Lane Suites, 809 SW King Avenue, Portland OR. For reservations call 503-226-6288, or go on the web: info@parklanesuites.com. The Special Group Rate is: $89 Standard queen suite; $109 for Deluxe queen suite; $129 for Two-Bedroom Suite (Room rates are subject to a 12.5% Local Tax, and a $10 per person extra fee). When making reservations please ask for the "US Squash National Championships" rate.
Event Schedule
Men's and Women's Closed players must be prepared to play at 5:00pm on Wednesday, March 14th. All other players must be prepared to play at 8:00am on Thursday, March 15th.
Meals
Lunch will be provided for players on Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
TOURNAMENT POLICIES
Attire
Competitors must wear appropriate squash attire.
Ball
Dunlop Revelation Pro (double yellow dot) will be the official ball.
Code of Conduct
The US Squash Code of Conduct Rules and Regulations apply.
Divisions
Players may only play in one division.
Protective Eyewear
ASTM-F803 approved protective eyewear must be worn by all players at all times while on court. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Refereeing
Winner of matches will be required to referee a match during the next scheduled match time. Failure to comply may result in disqualification.
Refunds
No refunds will be provided to players eligible for the tournament after the Entry Deadline. Refunds will be provided to ineligible entrants.
Sanctioning
The tournament is Sanctioned by US Squash.