Entry Form & Ticket Application UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com It’s a 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.

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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. UnitedHealthcare serves more site. In addition, many restaurants are located right next than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of door to the club in the downtown Entertainment District. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company. 2 7

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TRAVEL and LODGING The main host hotels are located walking distance from Target United Airlines Center downtown. THE U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE travel desk and UNITED AIRLINES join USA RACQUETBALL to offer the lowest Parking/Airport Transportation possible UNITED AIRFARES TO NATIONAL EVENTS - U.S. Parking downtown, like most major cities, can be expensive. For Olympic Travel Desk toll -free, at 800/841-0460 between players flying in for the event, a rental car is not neccessary. For 8:30 am and 8:00 pm MT weekdays. Reference USA just $1.75 you can catch the Light Rail train at the airport which Racquetball to receive 10% discount will bring you right downtown to the Target Center. Two main host hotels and the main host club are walking distance from each Hotels other. The second club, in Fridley, is just 15 minutes away and When making hotel reservations, you must mention the US the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will offer a free shuttle every OPEN Racquetball Championships. Discounted rates are 20 minutes from the main Target Center club. Free shuttle service good for up to four people per room. You must make will be provided to U of M Rec. Center (overflow club), if needed. reservations by September 13th for these special rates and In addition, dozens of restaurants, shops, and entertainment they often sell out early. Regular shuttle service will be options are all located around the Target Center downtown. available between the main host club (LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center), LIFE TIME FITNESS Fridley (15-minute ride), and U of M Rec Center (if needed).

For Complete Official US OPEN Hotel Information Including Discount Group Rate for Player and Fans, visit www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com and Click on the INFORMATION Tab RULES/FORMAT/RANKINGS Men’s Pro Sgls $22,000 All amateur divisions will be played PRIZE according to official USA Racquetball rules, MONEY Women’s Pro Sgls $20,000 including the mandatory use of protective lensed Men’s Pro Dbls $18,000 eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact over standards. Pro divisions will use IRT/LPRT rules. For all age divisions, players must meet the proper $67,000! Womens’s Pro Dbls $6,000 age requirement as of the first day of the tourna- ment (October 6th). All divisions will use the Pro- Men’s & Women’s Open Penn HD (purple) ball, the official ball of the IRT and UnitedHealthcare US OPEN (LPRT to use Pro Singles Penn GREEN). Consolation will not be offered due 1st $ 350 Semis $ 85 to court time restrictions. Every match played in all 2nd $ 175 divisions at the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be entered in USA Racquetball’s ranking system.

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I S N W O T N T A R G H O A I I C T Q A UE CI TB SO 2019 to participate in special skill divisions to honor ALL AS 2018 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria America’s brave protectors. A/B and C/D singles 2017 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria are offered for men and women with a guarantee 2016 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria of at least 2 matches (drop down bracket). As a 2015 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria special “thank you,” at Registration HEROES 2014 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria division participants will receive a NO CHARGE 2013 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria Ticket Package to watch the pro’s ($99 value). 2012 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria 2011 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria 2010 Kane Waselenchuk 2009 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich OFFICIATING 2008 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria All players will receive $10 for each amateur 2007 Rhonda Rajsich division match they referee (or you can donate the 2006 Jason Mannino Christie Van Hees fee to St. Jude). Players losing a match in pro 2005 Kane Waselenchuk Christie Van Hees divsions are required to referee with no fee paid. 2004 Kane Waselenchuk All players are required to pay a $10 ref fee per 2003 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich divsion entered. 2002 Cheryl Gudinas 2001 Kerri Wachtel 2000 Sudsy Monchik Christie Van Hees INTERNATIONAL RACQUETBALL 1999 Jason Mannino Jackie Paraiso FEDERATION (IRF) 1998 Sudsy Monchik Jackie Paraiso 1997 Cliff Swain Michelle Gould Back for 2021! The UnitedHealthcare US OPEN 1996 Sudsy Monchik Michelle Gould Racquetball Championships is now co-sanctioned by the IRF. All players will receive official IRF ranking points. TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS US OPEN Executive Director Doug Ganim (Ganim Event Management, LLC)

Sr. Operation Floor Manager Pete Ulliman

Operation Managers Chris Jorgensen/Darryl Warren/Jonn Olson

Executive Committee Dr. Jim Hiser, Eddie Meredith, Jonn Olson, Mike Wedel

Pro Tour Commissioners Mike Grisz (IRT) TJ Baumbaugh (LPRT)

www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com PRO MATCH TICKET APPLICATION Price Quantity Total($) SESSION #1...... $FREE Pro Sgls & Dbls Qualifying, Pro-Am Dbls for Charity Wednesday, 10 am - 11 pm SESSION #2...... $28 Men’s Round of 32 Sgls Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm Women’s Round of 32 Sgls Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm Men’s & Women’s Dbls Qualifying continued 9 am - 1pm SESSION #3...... $28 Men’s Round of 16 Sgls Thursday, 1 pm - 7 pm Women’s Round of 16 Sgls Thursday, 1 pm - 7pm Men’s and Women’s Quarter-Finals Dbls Thursday 7 pm - 10 pm SESSION #4...... $28 Men’s Quarters Sgls #1, #2 Friday, 10 am - 1 pm Women’s Quarters Sgls #1, #2 Friday, 10 am - 1 pm SESSION #5...... $28 Men’s Quarters Sgls #3, #4 Friday, 1 pm - 4 pm Women’s Quarters Sgls #3, #4 Friday, 1 pm - 4 pm SESSION #6...... $32 Men’s & Women’s Semi’s Dbls Friday, 5 pm - 9:30 pm SESSION #7...... $32 Women’s Semi Sgls #1/Men’s Semi Sgls #1 Saturday, 10 am - 1 pm SESSION #8...... $32 Women’s Semi Sgls #2/Men’s Semi Sgls #2 Saturday, 1 pm - 4 pm SESSION #9...... $40 Women’s Dbls Finals Saturday, 4 pm Men’s Dbls Finals Saturday, 5 pm SESSION #10...... $43 Women’s LPRT Sgls Finals/Men’s IRT Sgls Finals Sunday, 10 am - 2 pm BEST VALUE!– only available in advance! (Back Wall bleacher viewing for all sessions) PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE- Non-playing spectators...... $139 PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE- Players competing in event...... $99 PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE- Juniors/Collegiate players competing in event...... $69 PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE- International Players competing (travel docs required)....$50

Guest Ticket for “CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS” Gala ...... $10 (free for all player participants) Saturday, 8:30 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Processing fee (MUST be paid to process your order)...... $4 $4

Make check payable or use credit card and mail to: TOTAL UnitedHealthcare US OPEN 1661 Mesa Avenue Tickets will not be mailed in advance. They Colorado Springs, CO 80906 can be picked up at the Will Call Desk after To order your tickets by phone call: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 10/5 at 3pm, located at the Target Center or fax this completed form to: (719) 635-0685 club (I.D. is required). Seating is limited. To order on-line: UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.COM Must purchase tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. Visa/MC # Exp. Date Sec. Code A very limited number of four-person Cardholder’s Name (print) courtside luxury GOLD Seats may be avail- Signature able. Cost is $3,000/4 seats. Includes access to the fully catered Pro/Gold Name to hold tickets under Lounge with premium food and drink for Credit Card Billing Address the week. Call (614) 890-6073 for avail- ability. Individual GOLD seats can be City ST Zip purchased for $850 while supplies last. Day Phone Night Phone ENTRY FORM Name Birthdate Age Address City/State/Zip Phone (day) (night) Fax USA Racquetball Membership Number Exp. Date E-Mail Seeding Information (2019 US OPEN, 2020 States, Regionals, Nationals) Home Club Players may enter a maximum of two (2) events: (three events permitted if at least one is a doubles division or Pro division). All ages as of Oct. 6, 2021: Check one: Men’s Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles Divisions* Skill Divisions* Skill + Age Divisions* Open 19+ Centurion Open/Elite MX Open MX C Elite 24 & under A 35+ C Elite 35+ Centurion A MX Elite MX 30+ MX A MX 40+ Can only A 24 & under B 45+ A A 45+ Centurion B Super-Centurion 120+ MX B MX 50+ enter B 24 & under C 45+ B B 55+ C 65+ Open/Elite MX 60+ ONE from C 25+ A 45+ C 25+ B 55+ A 75+ MX 70+ this group D 25+ C 55+ B Partner’s Name Division Centurion MX Open/Elite HEROES Open/A 35+ A 55+ C Partner’s Name Division Centurion MX A/B HEROES B/C 35+ B 65+ A *REQUIRED Skill Verification Form (more info on page 4 of Entry Form) 65+ B/C Open & Age Divisions Please indicate below your eligibility for competition in the skill level you have selected. This information OPEN 40+ 65+ will be verified and re-classification may take place if deemed appropriate by the Tournament Director.

USAR DIVISIONS USAR 24 & under 45+- 70+ Skill division you played and your result at following eventts: 25+ 50+ 75+ 2019 US OPEN______2021 National Singles______30+ 55+ 80+ 2021 State Champ event______35+ 60+ INTL PLAYERS (provide name and e-mail of country rep)______

Men’s Sgls (IRT) Women’s Sgls (LPRT) Men’s Dbls (IRT) Women’s Dbls (LPRT) Partner’s Name The Men’s and Women’s Pro Singles will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. Pro Doubles will begin in the round of 8 PRO with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. Players wishing to enter the amateur OPEN division must enter it directly as a second event.

WAIVER: I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release and all rights and claims that I may have against USA Racquetball, IRT, LPRT, Ganim Event Management, LLC., Life Time Fitness, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare, event staff, event volunteers, and all other US OPEN sponsors, or their respective agents for any and all injuries I may suffer as a result of participation in this event. By registering to participate, I release all rights to the use of event photographs/videos in which my image appears. Participant Signature (parent if under 18) Date ENTRY FEES Players may enter a maximum of two events (three events permitted if at least one is a doubles division or a Pro division). Consolation will not be offered due to court time restrictions. Players in multiple divisions may play back-to-back matches. Returned checks will be assessed a $25 service charge ($10 for declined credit cards). Phone entries will be accepted through the original entry deadline with a $15 service charge and a major credit card by calling the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN headquarters at (719) 635-5396 ext. 0. Maximum amateur draw is 700 players. Once filled, all additional entries received will be returned with refund. Cancel fee before 8/15/21 is $30. No refunds after 8/15/21. Processing fees are non-refundable. All players pay $10 ref fee for each division entered. Late entries accepted after deadline only if space available with $20 late fee. Amount Pd. Division ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received by Wednesday, Sept. First Event (Pro divisions/amatuer) ($130/$118) 22mdand/or postmarked by Friday, Sept. 17th. No refunds Second Event ($60) will be given after 8/15/21. All entries received after the Third Event ($60) entry deadline will be assessed a $20 late fee if space is still available in the tournament. USAR Membership (US/Foreign) ($65/$25 event only) IRT fee/LPRT fee ($20/$10) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Limited hospitality, free access to Players Village and Ref fee(s)--REQUIRED ($10 per div entered) fan fair activities, souvenir UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Extra Sat night party ticket ($10 each) Quant. shirt, US OPEN embroidered hat, UnitedHealthcare US 21 & over only - Players admitted free OPEN Souvenir Program, ticket to the Saturday evening TOTAL “CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS” plus much, much Visa/MC Exp. Date Sec. Code more! Cardholder’s Name (print) Have you enclosed your Pro Match Ticket Application and Signature payment for tickets? Seating is limited. Must purchase tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. One check can be written for entry fees and tickets. Make check payable and mail to: ? UnitedHealthcare US OPEN 1661 Mesa Avenue •Colorado Springs, CO 80906 To enter by phone call: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 To enter online: www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com or FAX this completed form to (719) 635-0685