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We are delighted to have you with us and hope your stay will be a memorable one. Our committees are making every effort to see that you enjoy your stay while you are watching your son participate in this important event in his life. If our committees can be of any assistance to you please let us know, and if you have any suggestions for future tournaments we would be happy to hear from you.
Please remember the weather in Michigan can change from day to day. Be prepared for hot, cold, wet and dry!
For your information, water is available on all courts at both locations, bring your own water cooler and ice if you want it. If you'll be using the local practice courts, bring your own cooler with water, as most don't have fountains.
USTA/Medical/Publicity Release Form
The Release Form must be signed and submitted before your son can play the Tournament. It is available online to download under the Tournament Button at the USTA/Medical/Publicity Release Form Sidebar. You may it fill out and send or fax to the Nationals before Registration: Terry Miller USTA Nationals Kalamazoo College 1200 Academy Street Kalamazoo, MI 49006 Fax: 269.337.7385 If you do not send the form in, you or a Personal Player Coach, must be available to sign while your son is registering.
Registration
Parent registration will be held in the lobby of the Markin Racquet Center at the corner of Academy and Catherine Streets (1 block east of Stowe Stadium). The hours are as follows:
Thursday, July 31 from Noon - 9pm
Friday, August 1 from 8am - 7pm
Saturday, August 2 from 7am - Noon
After Saturday noon, parents and family members needing badges should go to the Ticket Booth at Stowe Stadium.
Tournament Badges
The Tournament will provide up to 5 badges per family, which may include a personal coach.
Social Activities
Thursday, July 31
College Coaches Expo from 11am-2pm at Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites
For high school seniors and parents
Note: Players attending may not register until after the Expo
Players' Meeting for Boys' 18 at 7:30pm - Stowe Stadium
Friday, August 1
Players' Meeting for Boys' 16 at 4:30pm - Markin Racquet Center
Opening Night Activities from 7:30pm at Stowe Stadium
Rx Optical/Greenleaf Trust & Greenleaf Hospitality Exhibition
Free of charge for Players, their families, and Personal Player Coaches with Tournament badges
Saturday, August 2
Player Pasta Bar from 7-10pm Radisson Plaza Hotel & Suites
Parents & Coaches Potluck Dinner from 7-10pm
WMU/West Hills Athletic Club
Sunday, August 3
Kalamazoo County Convention & Visitors Bureau Reception
from 6:30-10:30pm at the home of David & Tracy Markin
Hosted by Chris & Joy Markin
For parents, coaches, officials and volunteers
Tuesday, August 5
West Main Hill Neighborhood Picnic from 6-9pm at Henderson Park
(bordered by Prospect Street & Grand Avenue - within walking distance) just west of Kalamazoo College. A picnic with food, prizes, and socializing for players, parents, coaches and officials
Friday, August 8
Junior Tennis Clinic (ages 5-12) from 5-6pm Stowe Stadium. Free.
Canceled if raining.
Parking
Parking spaces for spectators is limited. For those of you staying at the Radisson, we encourage your to use the Nats Shuttle vans that run from the Radisson to Stowe Stadium at Kalamazoo College to the Sorensen Courts at Western Michigan University on a 20-minute loop. Shuttle service begins 1 hour before initial play and will run throughout the day. The departure point is at the bus stop on Acker Lane across from the entrance to Stowe Stadium.
Acker Lane and Severn Hall parking lots are reserved for our Distinguished Sponsors and Patrons. Academy Street and other streets around the courts are available on a first come, first serve basis.
Parking at Western Michigan University's Sorensen Courts is free in the Hoejke Hall and Bigelow Hall lot (Lot 47) directly across from the upper courts. Additionally, paid parking is available in the parking ramp (enter from West Michigan Avenue) adjacent to the upper courts.