Noah Schachter, 2008 "Little Mo" Boys 9 National Champion
Photo courtesy of Philip Peterson, www.idonthaveone.com
2012 “Little Mo” Tennis Tournament
Pacific Northwest Sectional
Date: June 22-24, 2012
Site: Sprinker Tennis Center
14824 South C Street
Tacoma, WA 98444
(253) 531-6300
Email: sprinkertennis@comcast.net
Entry Fee: $50 – Check must be sent in with entry form. Please make check payable to NWTC (non-refundable) Please mail entry form with check to: NWTC, 8402 121st Street E., Puyallup, WA 98373
Note: Players must be a resident in the PNW Section. Players must not turn 12 years of age in 2011. The entry fee covers the cost of the courts, balls, umpires, t-shirts, trophies, ribbons, mailings, etc. A portion of the fee also comes back to the MCB Foundation to further junior tennis development. (A portion of the fee is tax deductible.)
Deadline: Sunday, May 15, 2012 at midnight. Register on-line at: http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=104941
or mail entry form with check to: NWTC, 8402 121st Street E., Puyallup, WA 98373
Events & Format: Boys and Girls 11 & under, 10 & under, 9 & under, and 8 & under. Singles only event. There will be a First Match Loser Consolation for players who lose in the first round. Players are guaranteed at least 2 matches. 10 & under divisions will use green dot balls on a 78 foot court. 11 & under division will use regular balls on a 78 foot court.
Eligibility: Players may not turn 12 years of age in 2012.
For 11 & under: Players born on or after January 1, 2001
For 10 & under: Players born on or after January 1, 2002
For 9 & under: Players born on or after January 1, 2003
For 8 & under: Players born on or after January 1, 2004
Draw: Limited to 32 players in each division. Surface: Indoor & Outdoor Full Size (78') Hard Courts
Scoring: Two out of three sets with regular scoring and tie-breaker for 9, 10, 11 & under divisions. A ten game pro-set with regular scoring and tie-breaker for 8 & under.
Match time: First match times will be available at: http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=104941
or by calling Sprinker Tennis Center afterthe deadline. Information will also be available on the MCB website at www.mcbtennis.org and then, click on 2012 “Little Mo” Tournament Information.
Trophies: Trophies will be awarded to winners, runners-up and consolation winners in each division.
Hotels: King Oscar Hotel, 8820 S. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA 253-539-1153; Holiday Inn Express 8601 S. Hosmer, Tacoma, WA, 253-539-2020; Shilo Inn 7414 South Hosmer, Tacoma, WA, 253- 475-4020; Motel 6, 1811 So. 76th St., Tacoma, WA, 253-473-7100.
T-shirt: All players will receive a “Little Mo” t-shirt. (Extra t-shirts on sale for $7.00)
Tournament Director: Tracey Ferry Tournament Referee: Pat Block
Information: Call (253) 531-6300 or email: sprinkertennis@comcast.net
“Road to the 2012 Little Mo Nationals”
The eight quarterfinalists in each age division from the PNW Sectional “Little Mo’ will advance to the Regional “Little Mo” which will be held in California. The four semifinalists from each age division in each Regional will advance to the prestigious “Little Mo” Nationals at the Austin Tennis Academy in Austin, TX in October, 2011.
The Nationals features the top 16 players in the United States in each age division.
This tournament is named after Maureen “Little Mo” Connolly, who was the first woman to win the Grand Slam when she was 18 years old.
2012 “Little Mo” Entry Form
On-Line Registration is preferred
http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=104941
West Regional Tournament Gold River Racquet Club in Sacramento, CA August 3-5
(Southwest, Pacific Northwest, Northern Cal, Southern Cal, Hawaii-Pacific)
Name:______________________________________________________ (please print)
Address:________________________________________________
_________________________________________________
Phone: ( )_____________________________(home)
( )_____________________________(office)
( )____________________________ (cell)
Email:______________________________________________________ (print very clearly)
Birthday: _______/________/_______ T-shirt size: Youth: Small Medium Large
Month Day Year Adult: Small Medium Large
Division: Please circle one division: (USTA card is not required.)
Boys 11 Boys 10 Boys 9 Boys 8 Girls 11 Girls 10 Girls 9 Girls 8
Seeding Information: Please include on the back of this page the following information:
·Names and dates of recent tournaments played in.
·Opponents names, round played and whether won or lost
·Your ranking in 10’s or 12’s, if you have one.
This is my first tennis tournament: Yes No (circle)
________________________________________________________________________
Waiver Agreement
Acceptance of my entry in this event is without responsibility of any kind by the Maureen Connolly Brinker Tennis Foundation (MCB), Sprinker Tennis Center, Pierce County, Northwest Tennis Corporation, and any other entity sponsoring the event. I do hereby for and on behalf of myself and my heirs and legal representatives release and forever discharge MCB and the Sprinker Tennis Center (its officers and representatives), from any and all claims, demands, and injuries, however arising, whether caused by the negligent or intentional acts of the MCB and its representatives or other sponsoring entities, or by third parties, which injuries may be in any way related to my activities during the tournament and any period traveling to and from the event described and all such claims are hereby waived and released, and I covenant not to sue, therefore. I also give MCB permission to use any photographs of “Little Mo” players for publicity and promotion. I have read and understand the above release. (The Waiver Agreement must be signed for entry to be accepted.) Thank you.
Parent/Guardian signature: _____________________________________________________
Please Print Parent/Guardian name:______________________________________________
Please make check ($50) payable to NWTC and mail entry to: 8402 121st St. E, Puyallup, WA 98373
For more “Little Mo” Tournament Information: (253) 531-6300 or sprinkertennis@comcast.net
To register on-line go to: http://tennislink.usta.com/TOURNAMENTS/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=104941
(USTA Membership required in order to register on line) Please note instructions for registering for 9 & 11 year old divisions.)
