University of Minnesota Athletics
BTC National Public Parks Championship
11/20/2007 12:00:00 AM | Men's Tennis
July 28 - August 7, 2011
Championship PDF
This summer, Baseline Tennis Center is proud to host the 85th National Public Parks Championships here in Minneapolis. Take advantage of playing in this USTA National tournament and earn national-ranking points right here in the Twin Cities.
Registration
To ease the registration process, registration has been broken down to three events on the TennisLink website. Please be certain to find the correct web page when registering. The links and tournament ID for each set of events is listed below. Registration is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, July 21, 2001 11:59:00 PM Central Time.
Make checks payable to: University of Minnesota
Send checks to: John Pratt
Mariucci Arena #137
1901 4th St SE Minneapolis, MN 55455
Adult Events
Link: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=108096
Tournament ID: 550001411
Junior Events
Link: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=108099
Tournament ID: 550001711
Family and Adaptive Events
Link: http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=108098
Tournament ID: 550001611
Max Number of Events
A participant can play in a maximum of one singles, one doubles, and one family event.
Mixed doubles counts as a doubles event.
Schedule of Events
July 28-August 1
Events scheduled to conclude on Monday, the 1st. We will try to condense play, but reserve the right to use Monday if required.
NTRP Divisions
- Men and Women
- Singles, Doubles, and Mixed Doubles
- NTRP Ratings 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5
- Combined Doubles Ratings 6.0, 7.0, 8.0, 9.0
Age Divisions
- Men and Women
- Singles and Doubles
- Age groups: Open, 35, 40, 45, 50, 55, 60, 65, 70, 80, 85, and 90
*Prize money will be awarded to Open division champions
Wheelchair
- Men: Open, A, B, C
- Women: Open, A
- Quad: Open, A
August 1-2
Family Events
- Husband-Wife
- Father-Daughter
- Father-Son
- Mother-Daughter
- Mother-Son
Adaptive Tennis
- Men and Women
- Singles, Doubles, and Unified Doubles
August 3-7
Junior
- Boys and Girls
- Singles and Doubles
- Ages 10, 12, 14, 16, 18
- 10's division is a Quickstart event using Quickstart rules
Tournament Rates
- $60 for singles
- $30 per player for doubles
- Consolation offered in all events
Tournament Hotel
There are rooms reserved at the Radisson University Hotel. The Radisson is in the heart of the University of Minnesota campus and just a short walk from Baseline Tennis Center. To receive a discounted room rate please use the event name Public Parks Tennis Championship.
Radisson University Hotel
Phone number: 612-379-8888
http://www.radisson.com/minneapolis-hotel-mn-55414/universi
Player Parties
Please join us for exciting player parties during both the Adult and Junior competitions. The adult party will be held on July 29th in the Dairy Queen Club Room at TCF Bank Stadium. The junior party will be held right on site at Baseline.
Questions?
Please feel free to contact us with any questions you may have concerning the tournament.
Phone: 612-626-2534
Email: Santi Kouri - kour0019@umn.edu
Zach Janke - janke032@umn.edu
Thanks and we look forward to seeing you in late July!