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Entry Form & Ticket Application UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com It’s a Racquetball Celebration ...AND YOU’RE INVITED! Be a part of racquetball’s premier Party the nights away with your concessions and an industry trade “Grand Slam” and the largest favorite pros and racquetball fans show, Pro-Am Doubles Tourney for racquetball tournament in the world- from throughout the world. Be there Charity, Thursday night gathering at the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN to see the stunning “made-for-TV” the Crowne Plaza lobby bar, Racquetball Championships. See all of portable stadium racquetball court. Friday night party at CityWorks, and the top players from the IRT and LPRT In addition, over 700 amateur continuous fanfare in the stadium. compete for the largest total prize players will compete in age and money purse in the sport. Experience skill divisions at every level. The main location and nerve center the thrill of dramatic player Special events include the Saturday for the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN introductions featuring booming music evening Gala “CELEBRATION OF will be located in downtown and laser light shows. Stroll through CHAMPIONS”, a Players Village Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN complete with TIME FITNESS Target Center, the Players Village and see what’s new same building in which the from the world’s top manufacturers. Minnesota Timberwolves play. All pro matches and many of the amateur matches will take place at this facility, located in the center of the exciting Entertainment District in Minneapolis. Restaurants, night- clubs, hotels, and world class shopping are located all around the club. Just a short fifteen-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the second location – LIFE TIME FITNESS Fridley, will complete the rotation. (a 3rd overflow location will be used if needed at the Univ. of MN Rec. Center. All photos taken by: Alfredo Ramirez (restrungmag.com), Roby Partovich, and Kevin Savory WW W. IRTTOUR.COM MADE-FOR-TV PORTABLE STADIUM RACQUETBALL COURT One of the most exciting aspects of the CityWorks, which features drink/food discounts and UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball over 40 large flat screen TV’s! Saturday evening will Championships is that the stunning “made-for-TV” top off the party calendar with the gala racquetball portable racquetball court will be used for all bash of the year – the 25th Anniversary US OPEN feature matches! The unique construction of the “CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS” Grand Gala at the court allows stadium seating for more than 1,300 red hot POURHOUSE nightclub in downtown Minne- in addition to courtside luxury Gold Seats for apolis. More than 600 racquetball fans and guests are sponsors and VIPs. Dramatic player introductions expected to turn out for a special evening of live enter- complete with laser light shows and booming tainment and the city’s largest dance floor! In addition, music will treat racquetball fans to a total there will be incredible video tributes to the legendary entertainment experience. The crystal clear Champions that have helped shape the past 25 years PLASKOLITE Optix-L acrylic walls will make you of the US OPEN. The cost for guests is $10 per person. feel like you are in the court with the players! Players participating in the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be admitted free! PARTIES, PARTIES, AND MORE PARTIES UnitedHealthcare US OPEN PLAYERS VILLAGE That’s right! For those of us who like to enjoy our The nerve center of the event will be the updated evenings, the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN promises UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Players Village. Many a solid week of non-stop fun, kicking off with a activities are scheduled to take place in the Village Thursday night Players Gathering at the Crowne including an extensive industry trade show, free TV’s Plaza hotel lobby bar - KRONA Bar & Grill....and with stadium court pro match broadcast, concessions, that’s only the beginning! On Friday evening, the Tournament Desk, table tennis and a cash bar. action moves to Minneapolis’ own Admission is free for all spectators and players. PRO MATCH SCHEDULE CHECK-IN IRT & LPRT Pro Qualifying (Sgls/Dbls) Wednesday 10 am - 11pm All player registration will take place at the downtown LIFE Pro/Am Doubles for Charity Wednesday 6 pm - 10 pm IRT Round of 32 Sgls Thursday 9 am - 1 pm TIME FITNESS Target Center(main host club). Check-in LPRT Round of 32 Sgls Thursday 9 am - 1 pm is required prior to participating in the event. Hours for IRT Round of 16 Sgls Thursday 1 pm - 7 pm registration are: Tuesday, October 5th, 3 p.m.- 10 p.m.; LPRT Round of 16 Sgls Thursday 1 pm - 7 pm Wednesday, October 6th, 8 a.m.- 10p.m.; Thursday, October IRT/LPRT Quarterfinals Dbls Thursday 7 pm - 10 pm 7th, 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.; and Friday, October 8th, 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. IRT/LPRT Quarterfinals Sgls Friday 10 am - 4 pm IRT/LPRT Semiifinals Dbls Friday 5 pm - 9:30 pm IRT/LPRT Semiifinals Sgls Saturday 10 am - 4 pm SKILL LEVEL CERTIFICATION IRT/LPRT Finals Dbls Saturday 4 pm - 7 pm Skill level entrants (A, B, C, D divisions) must be certified at Finals-LPRT/IRT Sunday 10am - 2 pm that level by the state director or country representative as being legitimately competitive in the entered skill division at MEMBERSHIP a major national level event. Tournament Directors will use Players must be members of USA Racquetball. If you’re these benchmarks to determine eligibility for skill competition not, one can be purchased at the event. In addition, all and reserve the right to re-classify or disqualify players when/ players entering the pro draws must be members of the IRT/ if they are improperly placed. NOTE: Players in Age+Skill must LPRT Players Assoc. or join at the event ($20-IRT/$10-LPRT). meet the same criteria. PLAY BEGINS/STARTING TIMES/ TICKETS FOR PRO MATCHES CONFIRMATION/ENTRY DEADLINE Everyone wanting to watch pro matches will be required to Players must be prepared to play as early as 8 a.m. on purchase tickets — see ticket application or call (719) 635- the dates indicated in the chart below. Requests for special 5396 ext.0. All non-players must purchase a ticket to starting times must be indicated on the entry form. Every be admitted to the Saturday evening “CELEBRATION OF effort will be made to accommodate special requests, CHAMPIONS”. Seating is limited, therefore it is strongly rec- however no guarantees can be made. Starting times will ommended that you purchase tickets in advance. ABSOLUTELY be available after 5 p.m. on Monday, October 4th NO VIEWING FOR PRO MATCHES WILL BE PERMITTED on-line at www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com. After 5pm WITHOUT A TICKET. Last year’s ticket packages sold out on 10/4, any event questions can be directed to the on-site three weeks in advance, so don’t delay! tournament office by calling (719) 499-9561. Entries and ticket orders can be confirmed online after September 24th at www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com Please A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury Gold immediately call the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Seats (with 5-star catered GOLD Lounge access) headquarters at (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 if any errors or omissions are found. All entries must be received by may be available. Wednesday, Sept. 22nd and/or postmarked by Friday Cost is $3,000/4-seat box or $850 for single seat. Sept. 17th. Call 614-890-6073 for availability. OPENING ROUNDS SCHEDULE Wednesday Oct. 6th SILENT AUCTION & PRO/AM DOUBLES FOR CHARITY For the benefit of St. Jude and Rapha House an on-line Singles – All IRT/LPRT Pro Qualifying Sgls/Dbls, Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, D, auction will be held during the event featuring Olympic 24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+ A-B-C, 30+, 35+, Memorabilia, consumer electronics, household merchandise, 35+A-B-C, 40+, 45+, 45+A-B-C, 50+, 55+, 55+A-B-C, and sporting goods equipment. In addition, Wednesday eve- ning, October 6th, 32 lucky amateurs will have the opportu- Doubles – Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, 35+, 45+, All Men’s Centurion nity to play in a single elimination (one game to 15) doubles challenge with a top professional player as their partner. All Thursday Oct. 7th proceeds will be donated to St. Jude and each amateur play- Singles – Men’s 60+, 65+, 65+A, 65+B/C, 70+, 75+, 80+ Women’s Elite, A, er will receive an autographed racquet from their pro partner. B, C, D, 24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+A-B-C, 30+, 35+, 35+A-B-C, Spots are limited; call (614) 890-6073 if you are interested in participating. Pro/Am Doubles for Charity – $325 donation. 40+, 45+, 45+A-B-C., Women’s 50+, 55+, 55+A-B-C, 60+, 65+ (NOTE: Your matches for any other divisions you enter will Doubles – ALL other Dbls divisionss. All Women’s, all Mixed, all Heroes not be scheduled Wednesday evening so you can participate in this special event.) Friday Oct. 8th Singles – Women’s 70+, 75+, 80+ UnitedHealthcare The US OPEN is thrilled to have UnitedHealthcare as our HOSPITALITY Title Sponsor. UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping Daily lunch will be provided for all players at LIFE TIME people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the FITNESS Fridley location only. LIFE TIME FITNESS Target health care experience, meeting consumer health and Center (main club) will offer a cash bar and concessions wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with throughout all hours of the event plus a Lifeteme Cafe on health care providers.