International Tennis Club of the United States

USIC Match Fees: $100 match fee per USIC player for each away match, and a $100 - $200 [based on budget] match fee for each home match.

IC Uruguay Header 30th Anniversary Celebration

30th anniversary celebration of the IC of Uruguay in the beautiful seaside resort of Punta del Este.

Date:	Mar 8 - Mar 12
Location:	Punta del Este, Uruguay

USIC Captains

Men's Captain:	Robb Bunnen
Men's Captain E-mail:	Bunnen@gmail.com
Men's Captain Phone:

Women's Captain:
Women's Captain E-mail:
Women's Captain Phone:

Players Needed
MEN'S TOURNAMENTS * Doubles tournaments for men on a round-robin basis ensuring each team plays four matches during their stay. * Each team to consist of two players, one of them acting as captain. * Categories: +40, +50, +60, +70 and +75. As you will note, we have formally included the +40 category, as well as a new +75. * Each IC can enter teams in one, several or all categories. In this manner, ICs have full flexibility in organising their participation, since each category has a tournament to itself. * There will be prizes for winners and runners-up in each of the five categories (the 'Uruguay 30th Anniversary Cup'). * We have increased to eight the number of teams for each category (i.e., seven visitor ICs and our own). * For each category there will be two series of four teams each, playing on a round-robin basis. On the final day, the teams placing first in their respective series will play for winner and runner-up, and the seconds, thirds and fourths will play each other to determine a final ranking of one to eight. * The result of all matches that go beyond two sets will be determined through an eleven-point tiebreak. * Whenever two teams are tied in wins and losses in their series, preference will be given to the one with most games won; should they still be level, they will play an eleven-point tiebreak to determine the winner. * On March 8 in the evening we will have a captains' meeting to review arrangements and proceed to the draw. The Director of the Tournament will be present. Whenever players have an ITF ranking at that time, this will be taken into account for the ranking of each team in its respective series; otherwise, the luck of the draw will decide. * Play will be scheduled in the mornings and afternoons, on a minimum of eight clay courts. * There will be an emergency medical service.In case of injury, we will provide a substitute from our own IC to ensure that all matches are started as scheduled. LADIES' TOURNAMENTS We have been told that ladies from some of the ICs would like to come. We would certainly welcome them, and we would organise their competition on the same basis as set out above for the gentlemen, adjusting to the age categories that register. Our own lady players are ready to participate with them. So, please let us hear from you all.

Players Needed

MEN'S TOURNAMENTS

* Doubles tournaments for men on a round-robin basis ensuring each team plays four matches during their stay.

* Each team to consist of two players, one of them acting as captain.

* Categories: +40, +50, +60, +70 and +75. As you will note, we have formally included the +40 category, as well as a new +75.

* Each IC can enter teams in one, several or all categories. In this manner, ICs have full flexibility in organising their participation, since each category has a tournament to itself.

* There will be prizes for winners and runners-up in each of the five categories (the 'Uruguay 30th Anniversary Cup').

* We have increased to eight the number of teams for each category (i.e., seven visitor ICs and our own).

* For each category there will be two series of four teams each, playing on a round-robin basis. On the final day, the teams placing first in their respective series will play for winner and runner-up, and the seconds, thirds and fourths will play each other to determine a final ranking of one to eight.

* The result of all matches that go beyond two sets will be determined through an eleven-point tiebreak.

* Whenever two teams are tied in wins and losses in their series, preference will be given to the one with most games won; should they still be level, they will play an eleven-point tiebreak to determine the winner.

* On March 8 in the evening we will have a captains' meeting to review arrangements and proceed to the draw. The Director of the Tournament will be present. Whenever players have an ITF ranking at that time, this will be taken into account for the ranking of each team in its respective series; otherwise, the luck of the draw will decide.

* Play will be scheduled in the mornings and afternoons, on a minimum of eight clay courts.

* There will be an emergency medical service.In case of injury, we will provide a substitute from our own IC to ensure that all matches are started as scheduled.

LADIES' TOURNAMENTS

We have been told that ladies from some of the ICs would like to come. We would certainly welcome them, and we would organise their competition on the same basis as set out above for the gentlemen, adjusting to the age categories that register. Our own lady players are ready to participate with them. So, please let us hear from you all.

Players
Women: Kay Beverley (60's) Mrs. Wolfgang (60's) Mrs. Van Malder (60's) Men: Kelly Hall(70's) Fred Drilling (70's) John Powless (70's) Wayne Hirst (70's) Bob Beverley (60's) Bob Wolfgang(60's) Robert Van Malder (60's) Robb Bunnen (50's) Dan Waldman (50's) Bruce Lipka (40's)

Interested Members
Members interested in playing should contact the Match Captain, and also email the webmaster at usicwebmaster@gmail.com, with a copy to Michael@Beautyman.com

Schedule
March 8 - Arrival at Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo (one of our members will meet you and put you on the excellent bus service to Punta del Este, at an individual cost of approximately US $10 for the fare). For those who would prefer hiring a car during their stay at a reasonable rate and drive to Punta del Este, we can make arrangements on request. Inter-continental flights arrive normally fairly early in the day, so there will be ample time to settle into the Club del Lago and take part in a captains' meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a welcoming cocktail at 7:30 p.m. March 9 - 9a.m. to l p.m. Tennis matches. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. luncheon at Club del Lago. 2:30 p.m. Tennis matches continued. Free evening to explore Punta del Este. March 10 - The same program as the day before, but at 5 p.m. there will be a tourist tour of Punta del Este and surroundings. March 11 - The same program as the day before, concluding the round-robin stage. Free evening to enjoy Punta del Este's night life. March 12 - Final matches and presentation of trophies. At 7:30 p.m., farewell dinner and Uruguayan-style barbecue at the home of one of our members in Punta del Este. March 13 - Departure and trip to Montevideo International Airport. For those who would like to stay on, we can arrange accommodation at Club del Lago on good terms.

Schedule

March 8 - Arrival at Carrasco International Airport, Montevideo (one of our members will meet you and put you on the excellent bus service to Punta del Este, at an individual cost of approximately US $10 for the fare).

For those who would prefer hiring a car during their stay at a reasonable rate and drive to Punta del Este, we can make arrangements on request.

Inter-continental flights arrive normally fairly early in the day, so there will be ample time to settle into the Club del Lago and take part in a captains' meeting at 6:30 p.m. and a welcoming cocktail at 7:30 p.m.

March 9 - 9a.m. to l p.m. Tennis matches. 1 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. luncheon at Club del Lago. 2:30 p.m. Tennis matches continued. Free evening to explore Punta del Este.

March 10 - The same program as the day before, but at 5 p.m. there will be a tourist tour of Punta del Este and surroundings.

March 11 - The same program as the day before, concluding the round-robin stage. Free evening to enjoy Punta del Este's night life. March 12 - Final matches and presentation of trophies. At 7:30 p.m., farewell dinner and Uruguayan-style barbecue at the home of one of our members in Punta del Este. March 13 - Departure and trip to Montevideo International Airport. For those who would like to stay on, we can arrange accommodation at Club del Lago on good terms.

Accommodations

Accommodation:	Club del Lago
Notes:
Address:	Costanera Laguna del Sauce - Ruta Interbalnearia - KM 116, Punta del Este, Uruguay
Phone:	(+598) 42.578.403
Website:	www.hoteldellago.com.uy

Member Expenses
The registration fee of US $250 for each team member remains the same as previously indicated, and covers all breakfasts and four luncheons at Club del Lago, welcoming cocktail, farewell dinner, and transportation to and from the centre of Punta del Este at stated times. Single occupancy at Club del Lago is US $990 per person; double occupancy is US $535 per person, or the equivalent in Euros. These figures also apply to accompanying persons, who will be most welcome. Because we need to confirm bookings at Club del Lago by the end of October, we now ask ICs to register by 25 October instant by transferring the amount of US $250 (or 200 Euros) per person to the following account. The balance to be paid on arrival, and alternatively participants can transfer the appropriate amount for this purpose before the end of February 2012, to the same account.

Member Expenses

The registration fee of US $250 for each team member remains the same as previously indicated, and covers all breakfasts and four luncheons at Club del Lago, welcoming cocktail, farewell dinner, and transportation to and from the centre of Punta del Este at stated times.

Single occupancy at Club del Lago is US $990 per person; double occupancy is US $535 per person, or the equivalent in Euros. These figures also apply to accompanying persons, who will be most welcome.

Because we need to confirm bookings at Club del Lago by the end of October, we now ask ICs to register by 25 October instant by transferring the amount of US $250 (or 200 Euros) per person to the following account. The balance to be paid on arrival, and alternatively participants can transfer the appropriate amount for this purpose before the end of February 2012, to the same account.