PRIZE MONEY over $63000! - UnitedHealthcare US OPEN

It’s A Racquetball Celebration
...AND YOU’RE INVITED!
Witness racquetball’s premier
“Grand Slam”- the UnitedHealthcare
US OPEN Racquetball Championships.
See all of the top players in the world
from the IRT, LPRT and CPRT compete
for the largest total prize money purse
in the sport. Experience the thrill of
dramatic player introductions featuring
booming music and laser light shows.
Stroll through the UnitedHealthcare
US OPEN Player Village and see
what’s new from the world’s top
racquetball manufacturers.
Rocky Carson
Party the nights away with your
favorite pros and racquetball fans
from throughout the world. Be there
to see the stunning “made-for-TV”
portable stadium racquetball court.
In addition, over 700 amateur
players will compete in age and
skill divisions for every level.
Special events include the Saturday
evening Gala “PARTY WITH THE
PROS”, (21 & over), a Players
Village complete with
concessions and industry trade show,
International/VIP Reception, Pro-Am
Doubles Tourney for Charity, Play
the Pro Challenge for Charity, Thursday night gathering at The Shout
House, Friday Night Racquetball
Warehouse dance party at Huberts,
and continuous fanfare on the stadium court.
The main location and nerve center
for the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN
will be located in downtown
Minneapolis at the fabulous LIFE
TIME FITNESS Target Center, the
same building in which the
Minnesota Timberwolves play. All
pro matches and many of the
amateur matches will take place at
this facility, located in the center
of the exciting Entertainment District in Minneapolis. Restaurants,
nightclubs, hotels, and world class
shopping are located all around the
club. Just four blocks away is the
second LIFE TIME location that will
be utilized, the Minneapolis LIFE
TIME Athletic Club. Lastly, a short
eight-minute complimentary shuttle
ride to the third location – LIFE TIME
FITNESS St. Louis Park, will complete
the rotation. (a 4th overflow
location will be used if needed)
All photos taken by:
Alfredo Ramirez (restrungmag.com) and Ken Fife
MADE-FOR-TV PORTABLE STADIUM
RACQUETBALL COURT
One of the most exciting aspects of the
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Racquetball
Championships is that the stunning “made-forTV” portable racquetball court will be used for
all feature matches! The unique construction of
the court allows stadium seating for more than
1,200, in addition to courtside luxury boxes for
sponsors and VIPs. Dramatic player introductions
complete with laser light shows and booming
music will treat racquetball fans to a total
entertainment experience. The crystal clear
acrylic walls will make you feel like you are in
the court with the players!
PARTIES, PARTIES
AND MORE PARTIES
That’s right! For those of us who like to enjoy our
evenings, the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN promises
a solid week of non-stop fun, kicking off with a
Thursday night International/VIP Reception and
then Thursday late-night “get together” at The Shout
House Dueling Piano Bar (located right next door to
the club). And that’s only the beginning! On Friday
evening, the action moves to Minneapolis’ own
Huberts, which will feature a DJ spinning the hottest
tunes for your dancing pleasure. Saturday evening will
top off the party calendar with the gala racquetball
bash of the year – the 19th Annual UnitedHealthcare
US OPEN “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over only)
at the red hot POURHOUSE nightclub in downtown
Minneapolis. More than 600 racquetball fans and
guests are expected to turn out for an evening of
exciting entertainment, wonderful desserts, and live
entertainment. The cost for guests and tournament
spectators is $15 per person. Players participating in
the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be admitted free!
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN PLAYERS VILLAGE
The nerve center of the event will be the
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Players Village. Many
activities are scheduled to take place in the Village
including an extensive Industry Trade Show, pro
autograph signing sessions, concessions, and cash bar.
Admission is free for all spectators and players.
PRO MATCH SCHEDULE
IRT & LPRT Pro Qualifying
Pro/Am Doubles for Charity
IRT Round of 32
LPRT Round of 32
IRT Round of 16
LPRT Round of 16
IRTQuarters
LPRT Quarters
LPRT Semi’s/IRT Semi’s
Finals-CPRT/LPRT/IRT
Wednesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Thursday
Thursday
Friday
Friday Friday Saturday
Sunday 10 am - 11pm
6 pm - 10 pm
9 am - 1 pm
1 pm - 6 pm
3 pm - 10 pm
9 am - 1 pm
2 pm - 8 pm
5 pm - 8 pm
11 am - 5 pm
9am - 2 pm
MEMBERSHIP
Players must be members of USA Racquetball. If you’re
not, one can be purchased at the event. In addition, all
players entering the pro draws must be members of the IRT/
LPRT Players Association or join at the event ($20-IRT/$10LPRT).
PLAY BEGINS/STARTING TIMES/
CONFIRMATION/ENTRY DEADLINE
Players must be prepared to play as early as 8 a.m. on
the dates indicated in the chart below. Requests for special
starting times must be indicated on the entry form. Every
effort will be made to accommodate special requests,
however no guarantees can be made. Starting times will
be available after 5 p.m. on Monday, October 6th
on-line at www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com After 5pm
on 10/6, any event questions can be directed to the on-site
tournament office by calling (719) 499-9561. Entries and
ticket orders can be confirmed online after September
24th at www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com Please
immediately call the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN
headquarters at (800) 234-5396 ext. 0 if any errors
or omissions are found. All entries must be received by
Wednesday, Sept. 24th and/or postmarked by Friday
Sept. 19th.
CHECK-IN
All player registration will take place at the downtown LIFE
TIME FITNESS Target Center club (main host club). Check-in
is required prior to participating in the event. Hours for
registration are: Tuesday, October 7th 3 p.m.- 10 p.m.,
Wednesday, October 8th 8 a.m.- 10p.m., Thursday, October
9th 8 a.m.- 9 p.m., and Friday, October 10th 8 a.m.- 9 p.m.
SKILL LEVEL CERTIFICATION
Skill-level entrants (A, B, C, D divisions) must be certified at
that level by the state director or country representative as
being legitimately competitive in the entered skill division at
a level five event. Tournament Directors will use these
benchmarks to determine eligibility for skill competition and
reserve the right to re-classify or disqualify players when/if
they are improperly placed. NOTE: Players in Age+Skill must
meet the same criteria.
TICKETS FOR PRO MATCHES
Everyone will be required to purchase tickets for pro matches
— see ticket application or call (800) 234-5396 ext.0 All
non-players must purchase a ticket to be admitted to the
Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over).
Seating is limited, therefore it is strongly recommended that
you purchase tickets in advance. ABSOLUTELY NO VIEWING
FOR PRO MATCHES WILL BE PERMITTED WITHOUT A
TICKET. Last year’s ticket packages sold out three weeks in
advance, so don’t delay!
A very limited number of four-person courtside luxury boxes
(with 5-star catered GOLD Lounge access) may be available.
Cost is $2,800/box or $800 for single seat.
Call 614-890-6073 for availability.
OPENING ROUNDS SCHEDULE
Wednesday Oct. 8th
Singles – All IRT/LPRT Pro Qualifying, Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, D,
24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+ A-B-C, 30+, 35+,
35+A-B-C, 40+(CPRT), 45+, 45+A-B-C, 55+A-B-C.
Doubles – Men’s Open, Elite, A, B, C, 35+, 45+, All Men’s Centurion
Thursday Oct. 9th
Singles – Men’s 50+, 55+, 60+, 65+, 65+A, 65+B/C, 70+, 75+, 80+
Women’s Elite, A, B, C, D, 24 & under, 24 & under A-B-C, 25+, 25+A-B-C, 30+,
35+, 35+A-B-C, 40+, 45+, 45+A-B-C., Women’s 50+, 55+, 55+A-B-C, 60+, 65+
Doubles – Men’s 19+, 55+ All Women’s, all Mixed
Friday Oct. 10th
Singles – Women’s 70+, 75+, 80+
SILENT AUCTION & PRO/AM DOUBLES CHALLENGE
For the benefit of St. Jude and JDRF, a silent auction will be
held during the event featuring Olympic Memorabilia and
sporting goods equipment from the industry’s best
manufacturers. Checks, cash, VISA and MasterCard are
welcome. In addition, Wednesday evening, October 8th,
32 lucky amateurs will have the opportunity to play in a
single elimination (one game to 15) doubles challenge with
a top professional player as their partner. All proceeds will
be donated to St. Jude and JDRF, and each amateur player
will receive an autographed racquet from their pro partner.
Spots are limited; call (614) 890-6073 if you are interested in
participating. Pro/Am Doubles for Charity – $325 donation.
(NOTE: Your matches for any other divisions you enter will
not be scheduled Wednesday evening so you can participate
in this special event)
UnitedHealthcare
HOSPITALITY
Hospitality (continental breakfast and lunch) for all players
will be available at LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park only.
LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center (main club) will offer a
cash bar and concessions throughout all hours of the event.
In addition, many restaurants are located right next door to
the club in the downtown Minneapolis Entertainment District.
The US OPEN is thrilled to have UnitedHealthcare as our
Title sponsor. UnitedHealthcare is dedicated to helping
people nationwide live healthier lives by simplifying the
health care experience, meeting consumer health and
wellness needs, and sustaining trusted relationships with
health care providers. UnitedHealthcare serves more
than 38 million people and is one of the businesses of
UnitedHealth Group (NYSE: UNH), a diversified Fortune
50 health and well-being company.
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TRAVEL AND LODGING
United Airlines
THE U.S. OLYMPIC COMMITTEE travel desk and UNITED
AIRLINES join USA RACQUETBALL to offer the lowest
possible UNITED AIRFARES TO NATIONAL EVENTS - U.S.
Olympic Travel Desk toll -free, at 800/841-0460 between
8:30 am and 8:00 pm MT weekdays. Reference USA
Racquetball United Z Code ZRCH 771762
(Minneapolis LIFE TIME Athletic Club) is walking distance from
the main club downtown (4 blocks). Two host hotels are
located downtown and are walking distance to the main club.
Parking/Airport Transportation
Parking downtown, like most major cities, can be expensive.
For players staying at the Hyatt Place, a special $20 per day
rate will be honored in their parking lot. For players flying in
for the event, a rental car is not neccessary. For just $1.75 you
Hotels
can catch the Light Rail train at the airport which will bring you
When making hotel reservations, you must mention the US right downtown to the Target Center. Two host hotels and 2
OPEN Racquetball Championships. Discounted rates are
of the 3 clubs are walking distance from each other. The third
good for up to four people per room. You must make
club, in St. Louis Park, is just 8 minutes away and the
reservations by September 14th for these special rates.
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will offer a free shuttle every
Regular shuttle service will be available between the main 30 minutes from the main Target Center club. In addition,
host club (LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Center) and LIFE TIME dozens of restaurants, shops, and entertainment options are all
FITNESS St. Louis Park (only 8 minute ride). The third club- located around the Target Center downtown.
1 new HYATT PLACE
(MAIN host hotel-downtown)
425 South 7th Street
(612) 333-3111
Rate: $134
-7 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr.
-skyway connected
-free daily breakfast
3 SPRINGHILL Suites
(auxillary host hotel-St. Louis Park)
5901 Wayzata Blvd.
(952) 738-7300
Rate: $129
-close to LTF St. Louis Park club
-FREE parking/FREE breakfast
5 LIFE TIME FITNESS St. Louis Park
(auxillary HOST CLUB)
5524 Cedar Lake Rd.
(952) 546-5474
-free shuttle every 30min from main
club (8 minute ride)
2 MARRIOTT Minneapolis City Center
(MAIN host hotel-downtown)
30 South 7th Street
(612) 349-4000
Rate: $155
-2 blocks to LIFE TIME Target Ctr.
-incredible 4-star property
-HUGE lobby with bar/restaurant
4 LIFE TIME FITNESS Target Ctr.
(main HOST CLUB)
600 North 1st Street
(612) 486-3600
6 MINNEAPOLIS LIFE TIME
ATHLETIC CLUB
(auxillary HOST CLUB)
615 2nd Ave. South
(612) 752-7000
-4 blocks to main host club
Rhonda
Rajsich
PRIZE MONEY
Men’s Pro-$40,000
Women’s Pro $20,000
over $63,000!
CPRT-$2,000 (Men’s 40+)
RULES/FORMAT/RANKINGS
1st
2nd
All amateur divisions will be played
according to official USA Racquetball rules,
including the mandatory use of protective lensed
eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact
standards. Pro divisions will use IRT/LPRT/CPRT
rules. For all age divisions, players must meet the
proper age requirement as of the first day of the
tournament (October 8th). All divisions (pro and amateur) will use the ProPenn HD (purple) ball, the official ball of the
IRT and UnitedHealthcare US OPEN. Consolation
will not be offered due to court time restrictions.
Every match played in all divisions at the
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN will be entered in the
USAR’s state of the art ranking system.
1st
2nd
2013
2012
2011
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
2005
2004
2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 1997 1996 OFFICIATING
All players will receive $5 for each amateur
division match they referee. Players losing a match
in pro divisions are required to referee
with no fee paid.
TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS
Event Director:
Pete Ulliman
Operations Manager:
Chris Jorgenson
Executive Committee:
Dr. Jim Hiser, Eddie Meredith,
Aaron Granberg
Pro Commissioners:
Jason Mannino (IRT),
Andy Kulback (LPRT)
Steve Lerner (CPRT)
www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com
$ 350
$ 175
Semis $
85
CELEBRATION OF CHAMPIONS
Back for 2014! The Classic Pro Racquetball
Tour is sponsoring the Men’s 40+ division at the
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN with a prize money
purse of $2,000. ALL Men age 40 and over are
eligible to enter with official CPRT ranking points
awarded for each match won. Featured stars
include Ruben Gonzalez, Jimmy Lowe and Woody
Clouse.
Floor Manager:
Semis $ 250
Men’s & Women’s Open
Singles
CPRT (Men’s 40+)
Doug Ganim (Ganim Event Management, LLC)
$1,000
$ 500
Ben Croft
Men’s Pro
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Rocky Carson
Jason Mannino
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk
Kane Waselenchuk Sudsy Monchik Cliff Swain Sudsy Monchik Jason Mannino Sudsy Monchik Cliff Swain Sudsy Monchik Women’s Pro
Paola Longoria
Paola Longoria
Paola Longoria
Rhonda Rajsich
Rhonda Rajsich
Paola Longoria
Rhonda Rajsich
Christie Van Hees
Christie Van Hees
Cheryl Gudinas
Rhonda Rajsich
Cheryl Gudinas
Kerri Wachtel
Christie Van Hees
Jackie Paraiso
Jackie Paraiso
Michelle Gould
Michelle Gould
PRO MATCH TICKET APPLICATION
Price
SESSION #1. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22
Men’s & Women’s Pro Qualifying Wednesday, 10 am - 11 pm
Quantity
Total($)
SESSION #2. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22
Men’s Round of 32 Thursday, 9 am - 1 pm
Women’s Round of 32 Thursday, 1 pm - 6 pm
SESSION #3. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $22
Men’s Round of 16 Thursday, 3 pm - 10 pm
SESSION #4. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $28
Women’s Round of 16 Friday, 9 am - 1 pm
Men’s Quarters #1, #2 Friday, 2 pm - 5 pm
SESSION #5. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $30
Men’s Quarters #3, #4 Friday, 5 pm - 8 pm
Women’s Quarters Friday, 5 pm - 8 pm
SESSION #6. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32
Women’s Semi #1/Men’s Semi #1 Saturday, 11 am - 2 pm
SESSION #7. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $32
Women’s Semi #2/Men’s Semi #2 Saturday, 2 pm - 5 pm
SESSION #8. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $43
CPRT Finals/Women’s Finals/Men’s Finals Sunday, 9 am - 2 pm
BEST VALUE!– only available in advance!
PREFERRED TICKET PACKAGE (BACK WALL bleacher viewing for all sessions).................$135
Guest Ticket for “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 & over only) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $15
(free for all player participants) Saturday, 8:30 p.m.- 12:30 a.m.
$4
Processing fee (MUST be paid to process your order). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $4
Make check payable or use credit card and mail to:
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN
1685 West Uintah - Suite 103
Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969
To order your tickets by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 0
outside US: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0 or fax this completed form to : (719) 635-0685
To order on-line: UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.COM
Visa/MC #
Exp. Date
Cardholder’s Name (print)
Signature
Name to hold tickets under
Credit Card Billing Address
ST
City
Day Phone
Night Phone
Sec. Code
Zip
TOTAL
Tickets will not be mailed in advance. They
can be picked up at the Will Call Desk,
located at the Target Center club (I.D. is
required). Seating is limited. Must purchase
tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat.
A very limited number of four-person
courtside luxury box seats (with table service) may be available. Cost is $2,800.
Includes access to the fully catered
Pro/Gold Lounge with premium food and
drink for the week. Call (614) 890-6073
for availability.
Individual seats can be purchased for
$800.
ENTRY FORM
Name
Birthdate
Address
Phone (day)
Age
City/State/Zip
(night)
USA Racquetball Membership Number Exp. Date
Fax
E-Mail
Seeding Information (2013 US OPEN, 2014 States, Regionals, Nationals)
Home Club
PRO
USAR DIVISIONS
Players may enter a maximum of two (2) events: (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division or Pro division):
Check one: Men’s
or Women’s
Skill + Age Divisions*
Skill Divisions*
24 & under A
24 & under B
24 & under C
25+ A
25+ B
25+ C
35+ A
35+ B
Elite
Can only
enter
ONE from
this group
A
B
C
D
35+ C
45+ A
45+ B
45+ C
55+ A
55+ B
55+ C
65+ A
65+ B/C
Open & Age Divisions
OPEN
24 & under
25+
30+
35+
W40+
M40+--see CPRT below
45+
50+
55+
Men’s (IRT)**
60+
65+
70+
75+
80+
Open
Elite
A
B
C
19+
35+
45+
Doubles & Mixed Doubles Divisions*
MX C
MX Open
55+
MX 30+
MX Elite
65+
MX 40+
MX A
Centurion Open/Elite
MX 50+
MX
B
Centurion A
Centurion MX Open/Elite
Centurion B
Centurion MX A/B
Partner’s Name
Division
Partner’s Name
Division
*REQUIRED Skill Verification Form (more info on page 4 of Entry Form)
Please indicate below your eligibility for competition in the skill level you have selected. This information
will be verified and re-classification may take place if deemed appropriate by the Tournament Director.
Skill division you played and your result at following eventts:
2013 US OPEN____________________________________________________________________
2014 National Singles______________________________________________________________
2014 Regional Champ event_________________________________________________________
2014 State Champ event____________________________________________________________
Women’s (LPRT)**
Men’s 40+ (CPRT)**
** The Men’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32 with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. The Women’s Pro draw will begin in the round of 32
with qualifying rounds scheduled as needed. Players wishing to enter the amateur Men’s OPEN division must enter it directly as a second event. CPRT
(Men’s 40+) is open to all Men over 40 years of age. CPRT draw will begin in the round of 16 with qualifying rounds as needed.
WAIVER: I hereby, for myself, my heirs, executors, and administrators, waive and release and all rights and claims that I may have against USA Racquetball, IRT, LPRT, Ganim Event
Management, LLC., Life Time Fitness, CPRT, UnitedHealth Group, UnitedHealthcare and all other US OPEN sponsors, or their respective agents for any and all injuries I may suffer as a result
of participation in this event. By registering to participate, I release all rights to the use of event photographs/videos in which my image appears.
Participant Signature (parent if under 18)
Date
ENTRY FEES
Players may enter a maximum of two events (3 events permitted if at least 1 is a doubles division or a pro division). Consolation will not be offered due to court time restrictions. Players in multiple divisions may play back-to-back matches. Returned checks will be assessed a $23 service charge ($10 for declined credit cards). Phone entries will be
accepted through the original entry deadline with a $15 service charge and a major credit card by calling the UnitedHealthcare US OPEN headquarters at (800) 234-5396 ext.
0. Maximum amateur draw is 700 players. Once filled, all additional entries received will be returned with refund.
Amount Pd.
Division
ENTRY DEADLINE:
All entries must be received by Wednesday, Sept. 24th
and/or postmarked by Friday, Sept. 19th. No refunds will
be given after the entry deadline. All entries received after
the entry deadline will be assessed a $20 late fee if space is
still available in the tournament.
First Event (Pro divisions/amatuer) ($130/$110)
Second Event
($53)
Third Event
($53)
USAR Membership ($50)
IRT fee/LPRT fee
($20/$10)
Late Fee/Phone Entry
($20/$15)
Extra Party with the Pros ticket
($15 each)
21 & over only - Players admitted free
Visa/MC ENTRY FEE INCLUDES:
Limited hospitality, free access to Player Village and fan
fair activities, souvenir UnitedHealthcare US OPEN shirt,
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN Souvenir Program, ticket to
the Saturday evening “PARTY WITH THE PROS” (21 &
over only) plus much, much more!
Quant.
TOTAL
Exp. Date
Sec. Code
Cardholder’s Name (print)
Signature
Make check payable and mail to:
UnitedHealthcare US OPEN
1685 West Uintah - Suite 103•Colorado Springs, CO 80904-2969
or FAX this completed form to (719) 635-0685
?
Have you enclosed your Pro Match Ticket Application and
payment for tickets? Seating is limited. Must purchase
tickets in advance to be guaranteed a seat. One check
can be written for entry fees and tickets.
To enter by phone call: (800) 234-5396 ext. 0
outside US: (719) 635-5396 ext. 0
To enter online: www.UnitedHealthcareUSOPEN.com