2005 Liebherr U.S. Open

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1 005 Liebherr U.S. Open A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center programs@usatt.org website: fax: (79) 6-607

2 Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO United States of America Tel: (79) Fax: (79) Liebherr U.S. Open - A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 and the city of Ft. Lauderdale welcome all ITTF Affiliated Associations to participate in the 005 Liebherr U.S. Open Table Tennis Championships a major ITTF Pro Tour event - which will be held from July 7-0 in. Enclosed you will find all information about this event as well as the entry form which we wish you to return not later than the June 0, 005. USATT looks forward to meeting your delegation in Ft. Lauderdale. Yours Sincerely, Sheri Soderberg Pittman President

3 Dates: July 7-0, 005 Organizer: ITTF Pro Tour Azmy Ibrahim Director: Ph: ITTF Competition Didier Leroy Manager: Ph: Mobile: dleroy@ittf.com ITTF Pro Tour Wendell Dillon Referee: Ph: pong5@mindspring.com Venue: Events: Greater Ft. Lauderdale/Broward County Convention Center 950 Eisenhower Boulevard Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6 Ph: ; tmaggaddino@ftlauderdalecc.com Men s singles (MS), Women s singles (WS), Men s doubles (MD), Women s doubles (WD), Men s singles under (MS-U), Women s singles under (WS-U) Preliminary Thursday, July 7: Qualifying Rounds MS, WS, MD, WD Schedule: Friday, July 8: st & nd Rounds MS, WS, MD, WD and U- Singles Saturday, July 9: rd & Quarterfinals MS, WS, MD, WD, U- Singles, Semifinals MD, WD Sunday, July 0: Semifinals/Finals MS, WS Final MD, WD System of play: Singles Qualification matches in singles will be played in Round Robin Groups. All matches (qualifications and main tournament: will be played best of seven games). Main tournament K.O. system. Doubles All qualification matches will be played best of five. Main events will be played under best of seven rule. Main tournament K.O. system. Under Born on or after January, 98. Qualification matches will be played best of five in round robin groups. Main tournament K.O. system best of seven.

4 Draw: Equipment: Number of tables used: Prize Money: The draw will take place on July 6 at the Ft. Lauderdale Marina Marriott Hotel at :00 PM and will be conducted by the ITTF Competition Manager. Tables - Butterfly Balls - Nittaku -star White Floor - Nagase Kenko A total of 8 tables will be used - tables for the competition - 6 tables for practice $00,000 U.S. Dollars as follows: MS WS MD WD st $7,000 $,00 $,500 $,000 nd 8,500 5,700,50,500 rd th,50,850, th 8 th.5, th 6 th, ***All checks will be mailed after the completion of competition. All prize money is subject to a possible federal tax withholding based on the foreign country of residency not to exceed 0%. Please be prepared to supply your Passport, Visa, proof of foreign residency and tax ID number issued by country of residency.*** Accommodations: Official 005 Liebherr U.S. Open Hotel Ft. Lauderdale Marina Marriott (-star) Reservations: For reservations call (800) or (95) on or before June, 005 and mention in order to receive the special room rates of $9 + tax per night for single or double rooms. ***Each Association/Person is responsible for making their own hotel reservations with the hotel*** ***Each Association/Person is responsible for their own meals (Meals are not included in the hotel costs)*** 0% discount coupons will be provided to use at the La Marina Restaurant towards breakfast, lunch, or dinner if you book your room at the rates. Address: 88 SE 7 th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6 (Across the street from the venue)

5 Accommodations Optional Hotel - continued: Ft. Lauderdale Embassy Suites (-star) Reservations: For reservations call -800-EMBASSY on or before June 6, 005 and mention UOT or to get the special rate of $09 + tax for single or double suites. An additional $0 is added for each extra person. ***Each Association/Person is responsible for making their own hotel reservations with the hotel*** ***Each Association/Person is responsible for their own meals (Meals are not included in the hotel costs)*** Breakfast is free of charge as well as Manager s reception each day. All suites offer separate living room, mini-kitchen, and complimentary transportation to Fort Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. There will be no shuttle to the venue from this hotel. Address: 00 SE 7 th Street Ft. Lauderdale, FL 6 (/ mile from venue) Transportation: Enterprise Rental Cars: Visa: Transportation will only be provided between the Marina Marriott Hotel and the Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. There will be no shuttle provided to any other hotel or any other airport. You must provide your own transportation if arriving to any other airport. All travel details must be received by the June 5, 005 deadline or we cannot guarantee your pickup from the Airport. There will be no shuttle from the Ft. Lauderdale Marina Marriott to the playing venue since it is directly across the street from the hotel. For Discounted Reservations. Call -800-rent-a-car and mention Corporate Code M089. Visit and enter M089 Corporate Code and Pass Code: TAB. Or Call Jaci Lantz at ext 5 and mention Corporate Code M089. If you need a visa to enter the USA, you must obtain it from a U.S. Consulate or Embassy. Please let us know if you need an invitation letter. If you are not sure whether or not you need a Visa please go to this web site link and see if your country is listed in the Visa Waiver program. If so you must read the instructions titled What do I need to enter the USA under the VWP? All other countries must apply for a Visa. Please visit this website for more instructions:

6 Entry Fee: The entry fee is $0 per player. Entry fees should be wired to the following business account: Bank Name: Bank One/JPMorgan Chase Bank NA Account Name: Routing No.: Account No.: 9777 SWIFT No.: CHASUS Reference: 005 Liebherr U.S. Open - A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event The bank transfer information will be active as of May 9; do not wire fees before this date. Entry fees will also be accepted upon arrival at the Pro Tour registration desk. Preliminary Please send your preliminary entry in by May 0, 005. Entry Deadline: Entry Deadline: June 0, 005 Traveling Details June 5, 005 Deadline: Hotel Reservation June, 005 Deadline: The entry forms should be sent by and through the National Associations. The entry for doubles has to mention the names of partners. Please send entries to: Olympic Plaza, Colorado Springs, CO USA Fax: (79) programs@usatt.org

7 005 Liebherr U.S. Open- A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 PRELIMINARY ENTRY FORM THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF WILL participate in the 005 Liebherr U.S. Open WILL NOT participate in the 005 Liebherr U.S. Open We will participate with: Male players Female players Signature: Position in Association: Please return this form not later than May 0, 005 to the following address: Olympic Plaza Colorado Springs, CO USA Fax no: (79) programs@usatt.org

8 005 Liebherr U.S. Open- A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 DEFINITIVE ENTRY FORM THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF Please type or print clearly: MEN S SINGLES WOMEN S SINGLES Signature: This entry form must be returned no later than June 0, 005 to: Position in Association: Olympic Plaza Date: Colorado Springs, CO Fax No: (79) // programs@usatt.org

9 005 Liebherr U.S. Open- A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 DEFINITIVE ENTRY FORM THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF Please type or print clearly: MEN S DOUBLES WOMEN S DOUBLES Signature: This entry form must be returned no later than June 0, 005 to: Position in Association: Olympic Plaza Date: Colorado Springs, CO Fax No: (79) // programs@usatt.org

10 005 Liebherr U.S. Open- A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 DEFINITIVE ENTRY FORM THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF Please type or print clearly: BOYS U GIRLS U Signature: This entry form must be returned no later than June 0, 005 to: Position in Association: Olympic Plaza Date: Colorado Springs, CO Fax No: (79) // programs@usatt.org

11 005 Liebherr U.S. Open- A Major ITTF Pro Tour Event July 7-0, 005 THE TABLE TENNIS ASSOCIATION OF Please type or print clearly: Family Given Position With Arrival Flight Departure Flight No. Name Name Association Day & Time Number Day & Time Number Deadline for Traveling Details: June 5, 005 All participants must fly in and out of Ft. Lauderdale/Hollywood International Airport. PLA=Player, COA=Coach, DOC=Doctor, PS=Press, ACC=Accompanying Person A=Airplane, T=Train, C=Car