SCHEDULE
OF EVENTS
Annual or Bi-annual USIC International Events
Amigos Cup for men and women, various ages, play the IC of Mexico: April 22/23 - 26, 2009 [click on date for details]
Avory Cup for men and women, various ages, play the IC of Great Britain: Aug. 6 - 7, 2009 [click on date for details]
Carreta Cup for women (ages 45 and over and 55 and over)
Columbus Trophy for men, 55 and over, 65 and over against multiple countries: Sept. 29/30 - Oct. 6, 2009 [click on date for details] [Click here for past champions]
IC Russia Matches: July 22 - 25, 2009 [click on date for details]
IC 16 and Under World Junior North American [south Florida location; venue TBD]
Christiane Mercelis Trophy for women, open division, 40 and over
Juego de Pelota Trophy for men (ages 70 and over and 80 and over)
Potter Cup for men 45 and over, play various countries in Barcelona, Spain: May 28 - 31, 2009 [click on date for details]
Presidents’ Cup for men and women, various ages, play the IC of France (Summer, 2010)
Sorlien Cup, Baker Bowl, Gengler Cup, open and age group events for men and women, playing the IC of Canada: June 13-14, 2009 (Toronto, Canada; venue either Toronto Lawn or Danalda Club) [click on date for details]
Windmill Trophy for men, open division, 45 and over
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2009 Amigos Cup Apr. 22/23 - Apr. 26, 2009 |
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The 2009 Amigos Cup will be held Friday, April 22/23 - Sunday, April 26 in Cancun, Mexico.
The all inclusive Resort of Barcelo, in the Mayan Rivera, will be the venue for the event. Barcelo is one of the top resorts in the area.
Matches will be played on the resort's hard courts.
Hotel: Maya Palace Barcelo - Premium (best) Category Junior Suites; Rates: $262.80 USD per double room ($131.40 USD per person); $183.60 USD per single room; $52.20 USD for children (ages 2-12)
These rates are applicable three days before and three days after the above dates.
Each individual must make their own reservations by calling 1 (800) BARCELO (USA) or 01 800 BARCELO (Mexico). Each room must be guaranteed with a credit card. Cancellations are accepted without charge up to 15 days before the arrival date. For cancellations thereafter, a charge equal to the amount of one night will be made to the credit card. Check-in time is 3 p.m.; check-out time is 12:00 p.m. For arrivals earlier than 3 p.m., the resort will assign the guest to a room as soon as possible.
These are all inclusive prices, which include room (air conditioned, w/ safe deposit box), welcome cocktails, breakfast, lunch, and dinner at any of the buffets. (Dinner will also be available at one of the resort's eight restaurants, subject to reservations and availability Proper attire - no shorts, t-shirts, or sandals - is required for the restaurants.) The price also includes snacks, drinks, tips, and taxes, a mini-club for children ages 4-12, a live show at the Monte Alban Theatre, live music in the the lobby bar, gym, recreational activities at the beach and in the pools, towels and chairs at the beach, non-motorized water sports, and tennis courts.
Special Chichen-Itza Day - requires April 22 arrival
For those who would like to go to Chichen-Itza, selected as one of the new "8 Marvels of the World," a special trip is being planned for Thursday, April 23. (The approximate departure time would be 9:30 a.m., with an approximate return time of 6:30 p.m., in time for the 7:30 evening cocktails.) For those who want to go, an arrival on Wednesday, April 22 would be required.
Preliminary Program
Wednesday, April 22
- arrival date for those interested in following day's Chichen-Itza trip
Thursday, April 23
- 9:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m.: trip to Chichen Itza - 6:30 p.m.: Captain's Meeting - 7:30 p.m.: Welcome Cocktails
Friday, April 24
- 8:30/9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Official Matches - 4:30 p.m.: social activity (to be determined) - 8:30 p.m.: IC USA Dinner
Saturday, April 25
- 8:30/9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.: Official Matches - 4:30 p.m.: social activity (to be determined) - 8:30 p.m.: IC Mexico Dinner
Sunday, April 26
- 8:30/9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.: Official Matches - 1:00 p.m.: Awards Lunch
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May 28 - May 31, 2009 |
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The 2009 Potter Cup will be held from May 28 - May 31, 2009 in Barcelona, Spain. The Polo Club will serve as venue and hotel for the event. USIC Captain
Charles W. (Tres) Cushing E-mail: cwcushing@sbcglobal.net
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Sorlien Cup, Baker Bowl, and Gengler Cup
June 13-June 14, 2009 |
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The 2009 Sorlein Cup, Baker Bowl and Gengler Cup will be held June 13 and 14, 2009 at the Toronto Lawn or Danalda Club in Toronto, Canada. Competition will inclue both Open and age group events, with the IC of Canada fielding a team to match our traveling squad. Some housing may be available. Details of scheduling to follow, with an arrival date of Friday, June 12 and matches played Saturday morning through Sunday morning. There will be a Saturday evening dinner at either Toronto Lawn or Danalda Club. Sorlien Cup: Men's Open Baker Bowl: Men's age group starting at 45 Gengler Cup: Women's Open and age group Participant Expenses Travel and hotel (housing possible) Two lunches and a dinner are covered by the IC Canada
USIC Men's Captain
Eric Rebhuhn (h) (914) 949-0027
USIC Women's Captain
Louise Gengler (h) (609) 924-8139 (c) (609) 647-5958 Please contact the captains as soon as possible if you are interested. |
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10th Anniversary Matches
July 22 - July 25, 2009 |
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The 10th Anniversary Russian IC matches will be held from July 22 - July 25, 2009 in Moscow, Russia Players Needed We need players in the following age groups:
One Men's Singles Player: 55+ One Men's Doubles Player: 60+ Mixed Doubles: one Men's 55+ and one Women's 45+ player
Venue
Valery Tennis Club
Surface
Clay
Accommodations
The Sheraton Palace Hotel
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2009 Avory Cup Aug. 6 - Aug. 7, 2009 |
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The 2009 Ted Avory Cup will be held on August 6th and 7th, 2009 in London, England. The matches will combine highly competitive tennis with superior social events at Country Club location with golf and other amenities. Guests are welcome and will have full use of the facilities. The preferred arrival date is Aug. 4; the preferred departure date is Aug. 8. Players Needed We need two men and two women players to compete against the British in this event, in the following age groups:
Men's: Open, 35, 45, 55, 60, 65, 70 Women's: Open, 40, 50, 60
Age groups might be adjusted based on player availability.
Venue
Stoke Park Club (www.stokeparkclub.com), in suburban London, near Heathrow.
Surface
Grass
Participant Expenses
Airfare and housing at Club (150 Euros per night including breakfast; four night stay).
Lunches and dinners will be covered by the British IC.
There will be a Welcome party and a final dinner on the night of Friday, Aug. 7.
USIC Men's Captain
David Nash Tel.: (612) 867-8070 E-mail: ballsogold@comcast.net USIC Women's Captain Diane Fishburne Tel.: (843) 324-1652 E-mail: fishburned@comcast.net
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Columbus Trophy IC Japan 30th Anniversary Sept. 29/30 - Oct. 6, 2009 |
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The IC Japan cordially invites ICs from around the world to join it in celebrating its 30th anniversary by participating in the Columbus Trophy from September 30th - October 6th. This event will combine competitive tennis and social events. Participants are invited to the first day of the Japan Open, October 5. The IC Japan will launch the festivities with a Welcome Party on the evening of September 30th, and will host the IC Dinner on October 3rd. It will also offer a sightseeing tour to traditional sights in and around Tokyo. (Additional tours may be arranged for those who wish to explore on their own.) |
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2 male players age 55+ prior to January 1, 2010; and 2 male players age 65+ prior to January 1, 2010
Teams may have a non-playing captain, or one of the players may act as a captain.
No IC may enter more than one team.
Two ICs may combine to form a team.
There will be a consolation event organized for teams which lose in the first, and possibly second, round(s) of the competition.
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Venue
Estolle Hotel and Tennis Club Surface: artificial grass with sand
Accommodations
Estolle Hotel and Tennis Club
Estolle Hotel and Tennis Club 1-8 Yasakadai, Togane City, Chiba-ken, Japan Tel.: 813-475-55-1111 Fax: 813-475-55-1112 web: http://www.estolle.com
Schedule
Tuesday, September 29
Hotel check-in (the IC Japan suggests that a team, or at least its captain, arrive prior to the September 30 Captain's Meeting)
Wednesday, September 30
Tennis Clinic for children with physical, mental, and family-related challenges is scheduled; participation is greatly appreciated
Captain's Meeting (6:00 p.m.)
Welcome Party (8:00 p.m.)
Thursday, October 1
Official Matches - Day 1
Friday, October 2
Official Matches - Day 2
Saturday, October 3
Official Matches - Day 3
Official Dinner (downtown Tokyo) in the evening
Sunday, October 4
Official Matches - Day 4
Sightseeing tour in the afternoon
Monday, October 5
Japan Open - Day 1
Tuesday, October 6
Hotel check-out
Participant Expenses
a) Entry Fee: 100,000 yen per participating team
b) Guests: 170,000 Japanese yen. Guests will be able to purchase meal vouchers for lunches, drinks, and various evening events throughout the IC week.
c) Hotel accommodations: 15,000 yen per night per room (based on double occupancy; 7,500 yen per person; maximum of two persons to a room). A deposit of 20% of the total room charge for the team is due, along with the entry fee, at the time of the application deadline to secure the requested rooms. The deposit and entry fee are non-refundable. However, if a team withdraws prior to June 30, 2009, best efforts will be made to obtain a replacement team, and a refund will be made if and to the extent a replacement team is secured.
d) Local Transportation - for individuals who may wish to go to downtown Tokyo or to local restaurants, although participants may dine at the facility's dining facility. (Downtown Tokyo is approximately one hour by train or bus, and costs approximately 1,100 - 1,600 yen; local restaurants are approximately 10-15 minutes away by taxi, with a fare of approximately 1,000 yen..)
e) Dinners - except for on Sept. 30 and Oct. 3. Team Expenses IC Japan will cover the following costs for teams and captains: a) Lunches from Sept. 30 - Oct. 5.
b) Welcome Party at Estolle Hotel and Tennis Club on Sept. 30.
c) Dinner on Oct. 3 at a downtown (Tokyo) venue.
d) Transportation between Narita International Airport and Estolle Hotel and Tennis Club (schedule to be determined).
e) Transportation to and from official events.
f) Half-day sightseeing tour on Oct. 4 (including Meiji Shrine, Harajuku (downtown), Imperial Palace, and Asakusa).
Deadline for Entry
JANUARY 31, 2009
Contact:
Sakae Yoshi Tel.: 813-5425-3530; Fax: 813-9584-6943 E-mail: sakaeyoshii@aol.com Address: c/o Japan Wealth Management Securities Shiroyama Trust Tower, 36th Floor, 4-3-1, Toranomon, Minato-ku, Tokyo 105-6036 Japan
Sightseeing Tours
Bus tour plan (included in program) Meiji Shrine, Harajuku, Imperial Palace, Asakusa
IC Japan Contact Information
Sakae Yoshii Honorary Secretary, IC Japan
Mimi Yoshii Director, IC Japan
USIC Captain
Joseph Bachmann E-mail: joebachmann@aol.com
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