It’s A Racquetball Celebration ...AND YOU’RE INVITED! Witness racquetball’s premier Party the nights away with your concessions and industry trade show, “Grand Slam”- the UnitedHealthcare favorite pros and racquetball fans International/VIP Reception, Pro-Am US OPEN Racquetball Championships. from throughout the world. Be there Doubles Tourney for Charity, Play See all of the top players in the world to see the stunning “made-for-TV” the Pro Challenge for Charity, Thurs- from the IRT, LPRT and CPRT compete portable stadium racquetball court. day night gathering at The Shout for the largest total prize money purse In addition, over 700 amateur House, Friday Night Racquetball in the sport. Experience the thrill of players will compete in age and Warehouse dance party at Huberts, dramatic player introductions featuring skill divisions for every level. and continuous fanfare on the sta- booming music and laser light shows. Special events include the Saturday dium court. Stroll through the UnitedHealthcare evening Gala “PARTY WITH THE US OPEN Player Village and see PROS”, (21 & over), a Players The main location and nerve center what’s new from the world’s top Village complete with for the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN racquetball manufacturers. will be located in downtown Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center, the same building in which the Rocky Carson 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 Dis- trict in Minneapolis. Restaurants, nightclubs, hotels, and world class shopping are located all around the club. Just four blocks away is the second LIFE TIME location that will be utilized, the Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club. Lastly, a short eight-minute complimentary shuttle ride to the third location – LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park, will complete the rotation. (a 4th overflow location will be used if needed)

All photos taken by: Alfredo Ramirez (restrungmag.com) and Ken Fife MADE-FOR-TV PORTABLE STADIUM RACQUETBALL COURT

One of the most exciting aspects of the Huberts, which will feature a DJ spinning the hottest UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball tunes for your dancing pleasure. Saturday evening will Championships is that the stunning “made-for- top off the party calendar with the gala racquetball TV” portable racquetball court will be used for bash of the year – the 19th Annual UnitedHealthcare all feature matches! The unique construction of US OPEN “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over only) the court allows stadium seating for more than at the red hot POURHOUSE nightclub in downtown 1,200, in addition to courtside luxury boxes for Minneapolis. More than 600 racquetball fans and sponsors and VIPs. Dramatic player introductions guests are expected to turn out for an evening of complete with laser light shows and booming exciting entertainment, wonderful desserts, and live music will treat racquetball fans to a total entertainment. The cost for guests and tournament entertainment experience. The crystal clear spectators is $15 per person. Players participating in acrylic walls will make you feel like you are in the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be admitted free! the court with the players!

PARTIES, PARTIES UnitedHealthcare US OPEN PLAYERS VILLAGE AND MORE PARTIES The nerve center of the event will be the That’s right! For those of us who like to enjoy our UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Players Village. Many evenings, the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN promises activities are scheduled to take place in the Village a solid week of non-stop fun, kicking off with a including an extensive Industry Trade Show, pro Thursday night International/VIP Reception and autograph signing sessions, concessions, and cash bar. then Thursday late-night “get together” at The Shout Admission is free for all spectators and players. House Dueling Piano Bar (located right next door to the club). And that’s only the beginning! On Friday evening, the action moves to Minneapolis’ own PRO MATCH SCHEDULE CHECK-IN IRT & LPRT Pro Qualifying 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 Thursday 9 am - 1 pm TIME FITNESS Target Center club (main host club). Check-in LPRT Round of 32 Thursday 1 pm - 6 pm is required prior to participating in the event. Hours for IRT Round of 16 Thursday 3 pm - 10 pm registration are: Tuesday, October 7th 3 p.m.- 10 p.m., LPRT Round of 16 Friday 9 am - 1 pm Wednesday, October 8th 8 a.m.- 10p.m., Thursday, October IRTQuarters Friday 2 pm - 8 pm 9th 8 a.m.- 9 p.m., and Friday, October 10th 8 a.m.- 9 p.m. LPRT Quarters Friday 5 pm - 8 pm LPRT Semi’s/IRT Semi’s Saturday 11 am - 5 pm Finals-CPRT/LPRT/IRT Sunday 9am - 2 pm SKILL LEVEL CERTIFICATION Skill-level entrants (A, B, C, D divisions) must be certified at that level by the state director or country representative as MEMBERSHIP being legitimately competitive in the entered skill division at Players must be members of USA Racquetball. If you’re a level five event. Tournament Directors will use these not, one can be purchased at the event. In addition, all benchmarks to determine eligibility for skill competition and players entering the pro draws must be members of the IRT/ reserve the right to re-classify or disqualify players when/if LPRT Players Association or join at the event ($20-IRT/$10- they are improperly placed. NOTE: Players in Age+Skill must LPRT). meet the same criteria. PLAY BEGINS/STARTING TIMES/ TICKETS FOR PRO MATCHES CONFIRMATION/ENTRY DEADLINE Everyone will be required to purchase tickets for pro matches Players must be prepared to play as early as 8 a.m. on — see ticket application or call (800) 234-5396 ext.0 All the dates indicated in the chart below. Requests for special non-players must purchase a ticket to be admitted to the starting times must be indicated on the entry form. Every Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over). effort will be made to accommodate special requests, Seating is limited, therefore it is strongly recommended that however no guarantees can be made. Starting times will you purchase tickets in advance. ABSOLUTELY NO VIEWING be available after 5 p.m. on Monday, October 6th FOR PRO MATCHES WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT A on-line at www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com After 5pm TICKET. Last year’s ticket packages sold out three weeks in on 10/6, any event questions can be directed to the on-site 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 immediately call the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury boxes headquarters at (800) 234-5396 ext. 0 if any errors (with 5-star catered GOLD Lounge access) may be available. or omissions are found. All entries must be received by Cost is $2,800/box or $800 for single seat. Wednesday, Sept. 24th and/or postmarked by Friday Call 614-890-6073 for availability. Sept. 19th. OPENING ROUNDS SCHEDULE SILENT AUCTION & PRO/AM DOUBLES CHALLENGE Wednesday Oct. 8th For the benefit of St. Jude and JDRF, a silent auction will be Singles – All IRT/LPRT Pro Qualifying, Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, D, held during the event featuring Olympic Memorabilia and 24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+ A-B-C, 30+, 35+, sporting goods equipment from the industry’s best manufacturers. Checks, cash, VISA and MasterCard are 35+A-B-C, 40+(CPRT), 45+, 45+A-B-C, 55+A-B-C. welcome. In addition, Wednesday evening, October 8th, Doubles – Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, 35+, 45+, All Men’s Centurion 32 lucky amateurs will have the opportunity to play in a Thursday Oct. 9th single elimination (one game to 15) doubles challenge with a top professional player as their partner. All proceeds will Singles – Men’s 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 65+A, 65+B/C, 70+, 75+, 80+ be donated to St. Jude and JDRF, and each amateur player Women’s Elite, A, B, C, D, 24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+A-B-C, 30+, will receive an autographed racquet from their pro partner. Spots are limited; call (614) 890-6073 if you are interested in 35+, 35+A-B-C, 40+, 45+, 45+A-B-C., Women’s 50+, 55+, 55+A-B-C, 60+, 65+ participating. Pro/Am Doubles for Charity – $325 donation. Doubles – Men’s 19+, 55+ All Women’s, all Mixed (NOTE: Your matches for any other divisions you enter will Friday Oct. 10th not be scheduled Wednesday evening so you can participate Singles – Women’s 70+, 75+, 80+ in this special event)

UnitedHealthcare The US OPEN is thrilled to have UnitedHealthcare as our HOSPITALITY Title sponsor. UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping Hospitality (continental breakfast and lunch) for all players people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the will be available at LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park only. health care experience, meeting consumer health and LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center (main club) will offer a wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with cash bar and concessions throughout all hours of the event. health care providers. UnitedHealthcare serves more In addition, many restaurants are located right next door to than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of the club in the downtown Minneapolis Entertainment District. UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune 50 health and well-being company. 4

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TRAVEL AND LODGING (Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club) is walking distance from United Airlines the main club downtown (4 blocks). Two host hotels are THE U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE travel desk and UNITED located downtown and are walking distance to the main club. AIRLINES join USA RACQUETBALL to offer the lowest possible UNITED AIRFARES TO NATIONAL EVENTS - U.S. Parking/Airport Transportation Olympic Travel Desk toll -free, at 800/841-0460 between Parking downtown, like most major cities, can be expensive. 8:30 am and 8:00 pm MT weekdays. Reference USA For players staying at the Hyatt Place, a special $20 per day Racquetball United Z Code ZRCH 771762 rate will be honored in their parking lot. For players flying in for the event, a rental car is not neccessary. For just $1.75 you Hotels can catch the Light Rail train at the airport which will bring you When making hotel reservations, you must mention the US right downtown to the Target Center. Two host hotels and 2 OPEN Racquetball Championships. Discounted rates are of the 3 clubs are walking distance from each other. The third good for up to four people per room. You must make club, in St. Louis Park, is just 8 minutes away and the reservations by September 14th for these special rates. UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will offer a free shuttle every Regular shuttle service will be available between the main 30 minutes from the main Target Center club. In addition, host club (LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center) and LIFE TIME dozens of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options are all FITNESS St. Louis Park (only 8 minute ride). The third club- located around the Target Center downtown.

1 new HYATT PLACE 2 MARRIOTT Minneapolis City Center (MAIN host hotel-downtown) (MAIN host hotel-downtown) 425 South 7th Street 30 South 7th Street (612) 333-3111 (612) 349-4000 Rate: $134 Rate: $155 -7 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr. -2 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr. -skyway connected -incredible 4-star property -free daily breakfast -HUGE lobby with bar/restaurant

3 SPRINGHILL Suites 4 LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Ctr. (auxillary host hotel-St. Louis Park) (main HOST CLUB) Rhonda 5901 Wayzata Blvd. 600 North 1st Street (952) 738-7300 Rajsich (612) 486-3600 Rate: $129 -close to LTF St. Louis Park club 6 MINNEAPOLIS LIFE TIME -FREE parking/FREE breakfast ATHLETIC CLUB (auxillary HOST CLUB) 5 LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park (auxillary HOST CLUB) 615 2nd Ave. South 5524 Cedar Lake Rd. (612) 752-7000 (952) 546-5474 -4 blocks to main host club -free shuttle every 30min from main club (8 minute ride) PRIZE MONEY Men’s Pro-$40,000 Women’s Pro $20,000 over $63,000! CPRT-$2,000 (Men’s 40+)

RULES/FORMAT/RANKINGS 1st $1,000 Semis $ 250 All amateur divisions will be played 2nd $ 500 according to official USA Racquetball rules, Men’s & Women’s Open including the mandatory use of protective lensed eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact Singles standards. Pro divisions will use IRT/LPRT/CPRT 1st $ 350 Semis $ 85 rules. For all age divisions, players must meet the 2nd $ 175 proper age requirement as of the first day of the tournament (October 8th). All divisions (pro and amateur) will use the ProPenn HD (purple) ball, the official ball of the IRT and UnitedHealthcare US OPEN. Consolation CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS will not be offered due to court time restrictions. Men’s Pro Women’s Pro Every match played in all divisions at the 2013 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be entered in the 2012 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria USAR’s state of the art ranking system. 2011 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria 2010 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich 2009 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich CPRT (Men’s 40+) 2008 Kane Waselenchuk Paola Longoria Back for 2014! The Classic Pro Racquetball 2007 Rocky Carson Rhonda Rajsich Tour is sponsoring the Men’s 40+ division at the 2006 Jason Mannino Christie Van Hees UnitedHealthcare US OPEN with a prize money 2005 Kane Waselenchuk Christie Van Hees purse of $2,000. ALL Men age 40 and over are 2004 Kane Waselenchuk Cheryl Gudinas eligible to enter with official CPRT ranking points 2003 Kane Waselenchuk Rhonda Rajsich awarded for each match won. Featured stars 2002 Sudsy Monchik Cheryl Gudinas include Ruben Gonzalez, Jimmy Lowe and Woody 2001 Cliff Swain Kerri Wachtel Clouse. 2000 Sudsy Monchik Christie Van Hees 1999 Jason Mannino Jackie Paraiso 1998 Sudsy Monchik Jackie Paraiso OFFICIATING 1997 Cliff Swain Michelle Gould All players will receive $5 for each amateur 1996 Sudsy Monchik Michelle Gould division match they referee. Players losing a match in pro divisions are required to referee with no fee paid.

TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS Event Director: Doug Ganim (Ganim Event Management, LLC) Floor Manager: Ben Croft Pete Ulliman Operations Manager: Chris Jorgenson Executive Committee: Dr. Jim Hiser, Eddie Meredith, Aaron Granberg Pro Commissioners: Jason Mannino (IRT), Andy Kulback (LPRT) Steve Lerner (CPRT)

www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com PRO MATCH TICKET APPLICATION

Price Quantity Total($) SESSION #1...... $22 Men’s & Women’s Pro Qualifying Wednesday, 10 am - 11 pm SESSION #2...... $22 Men’s Round of 32 Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm Women’s Round of 32 Thursday, 1 pm - 6 pm SESSION #3...... $22 Men’s Round of 16 Thursday, 3 pm - 10 pm SESSION #4...... $28 Women’s Round of 16 Friday, 9 am - 1 pm Men’s Quarters #1, #2 Friday, 2 pm - 5 pm

SESSION #5...... $30 Men’s Quarters #3, #4 Friday, 5 pm - 8 pm Women’s Quarters Friday, 5 pm - 8 pm SESSION #6...... $32 Women’s Semi #1/Men’s Semi #1 Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm

SESSION #7...... $32 Women’s Semi #2/Men’s Semi #2 Saturday, 2 pm - 5 pm SESSION #8...... $43 CPRT Finals/Women’s Finals/Men’s Finals Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm

BEST VALUE!– only available in advance! PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE (BACK WALL bleacher viewing for all sessions)...... $135

Guest Ticket for “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over only) ...... $15 (free for all player participants) Saturday, 8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.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 1685 West Uintah - Suite 103 Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969 To order your tickets by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 0 Tickets will not be mailed in advance. They outside US: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 or fax this completed form to : (719) 635-0685 can be picked up at the Will Call Desk, To order on-line: UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.COM located at the Target Center club (I.D. is required). Seating is limited. Must purchase tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. Visa/MC # Exp. Date Sec. Code

Cardholder’s Name (print) A very limited number of four-person Signature courtside luxury box seats (with table ser- vice) may be available. Cost is $2,800. Name to hold tickets under Includes access to the fully catered Pro/Gold Lounge with premium food and Credit Card Billing Address drink for the week. Call (614) 890-6073 for availability. City ST Zip Individual seats can be purchased for $800. 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 (2013 US OPEN, 2014 States, Regionals, Nationals) Home Club Players may enter a maximum of two (2) events: (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division or Pro division): Check one: Men’s or Women’s Doubles & Mixed Doubles Divisions* Skill Divisions* Skill + Age Divisions* Open C 55+ MX Open MX C MX 30+ Elite 24 & under A 35+ C Elite 19+ 65+ MX Elite MX A MX 40+ Can only A 24 & under B 45+ A A 35+ Centurion Open/Elite Centurion A MX B MX 50+ enter B 24 & under C 45+ B B 45+ Centurion B Centurion MX Open/Elite ONE from C 25+ A 45+ C 25+ B 55+ A Centurion MX A/B this group D 25+ C 55+ B Partner’s Name Division 35+ A 55+ C Partner’s Name Division 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 W40+ 60+ will be verified and re-classification may take place if deemed appropriate by the Tournament Director.

USAR USAR DIVISIONS 24 & under M40+--see CPRT below 65+ Skill division you played and your result at following eventts: 25+ 45+ 70+ 2013 US OPEN______2014 National Singles______30+ 50+ 75+ 2014 Regional Champ event______35+ 55+ 80+ 2014 State Champ event______

Men’s (IRT)** Women’s (LPRT)** Men’s 40+ (CPRT)**

** The Men’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. The Women’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. Players wishing to enter the amateur Men’s OPEN division must enter it directly as a second event. CPRT PRO (Men’s 40+) is open to all Men over 40 years of age. CPRT draw will begin in the round of 16 with qualifying rounds as needed. 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, CPRT, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare 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 (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division or a pro division). Consolation will not be offered due to court time restric- tions. Players in multiple divisions may play back-to-back matches. Returned checks will be assessed a $23 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 (800) 234-5396 ext. 0. Maximum amateur draw is 700 players. Once filled, all additional entries received will be returned with refund. Amount Pd. Division ENTRY DEADLINE: All entries must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 24th First Event (Pro divisions/amatuer) ($130/$110) and/or postmarked by Friday, Sept. 19th. No refunds will Second Event ($53) be given after the entry deadline. All entries received after Third Event ($53) the entry deadline will be assessed a $20 late fee if space is still available in the tournament. USAR Membership ($50) IRT fee/LPRT fee ($20/$10) ENTRY FEE INCLUDES: Limited hospitality, free access to Player Village and fan Late Fee/Phone Entry ($20/$15) fair activities, souvenir UnitedHealthcare US OPEN shirt, Extra Party with the Pros ticket ($15 each) Quant. UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Souvenir Program, ticket to 21 & over only - Players admitted free the Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & TOTAL over only) plus much, much more! Visa/MC Exp. Date Sec. Code Have you enclosed your Pro Match Ticket Application and Cardholder’s Name (print) payment for tickets? Seating is limited. Must purchase Signature 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 To enter by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 0 1685 West Uintah - Suite 103•Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969 outside US: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 or FAX this completed form to (719) 635-0685 To enter online: www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com