2005 Howe Cup
Friday October 28th to 30th, 2005
Ringe Squash Courts (Singles), University of Pennsylvania, Philadelphia, PA
Racquet Club of Philadelphia (Doubles), Philadelphia, PA
ENTRY FEE
$125 per person ($625 per singles team or $250 per doubles team) includes -
-Continental Breakfast (Saturday and Sunday)
-Lunch (Friday, Saturday, and Sunday)
-Friday Night Reception
-Saturday Night Dinner/Dance with open bar (guests are $60)
-Tournament Gift Bag
TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Jack Wyant (215) 898-6968 jhwyant@pobox.upenn.edu
PATRON OPPORTUNITIES
-Gold $1000
-Silver $500
-Bronze $250
For Player Patrons, entry fee is included in you donation. Contributions are tax deductible to the extent it exceeds the fair market value of any goods or services received.
-Support the Friday night reception for $1500
-Saturday night 50th Anniversary Dinner for $3000 in return for recognition of your company.
DIVISIONS
Five Women Teams for Singles: A (5.0-5.5), B (4.0-4.5), C (3.0-3.5)
Two Women Teams for Doubles: A and B
-Please note that players can only enter one event
TOURNAMENT STARTS
Friday, October 28th, 2005 at 9:00 am
All Finals on Sunday, October 30th, 2005
TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Each team for singles is comprised of 5 players. Each doubles team is comprised of 2 players. Team players must be from the region they are representing unless that region cannot field a team. No player may play below her rating level, but is allowed to play up a division.
TROPHIES
For all winners and finalists.
ELIGIBILITY
-Players must be current US Squash members prior to the entry deadline.
-Players can only enter one event.
-Please note that the Racquet Club requires all white clothing.
ENTRY DEADLINE
October 3rd is the closing date of the entries. Return completed form which can be found at www.howecup.com with payment to US Squash.
START TIMES
October 25th, 2005
REGISTRATION
-All singles players must register at the Ringe Squash Courts before their first match, which will take place from Friday morning at 7:30am.
-All doubles players must register at the Racquet Club of Philadelphia before their first match.
BALL/EYE PROTECTION
-Dunlop Revelation Pro softball (double yellow dot) is the official ball for all US Softball Championships.
-Dunlop Doubles Elite Hardball is the official ball for all US Hardball Doubles Championships.
-Protective eye wear required (designed for racquet sports with 3mm polycarbonate lens that meet or exceed ASTM F803-97 standards) and must be worn on court at all times during practice and match play.
HOTELS
Tournament Rate $105.00:
- Mention Howe Cup but rooms are only available till Sept.27th, 2005.
- Sheraton University City Hotel 215-387-8000
REFEREES
All players are expected to referee (one from each team for each match). Failure to comply with this requirement will result in default from the tournament. No exceptions.