2010
WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington
3A State Girls and Boys Tennis Tournament
Vancouver, Washington, USA
May 28-29
Vancouver, USA is pleased to welcome you to Southwest
Washington and the 2010 WIAA/Dairy Farmers of Washington 3A
State Tennis Tournament. Our goal is to provide players,
coaches, spectators, and tennis enthusiasts with a truly
memorable tennis experience.
Draws:
Match draws will be provided
in programs, on the tournament draw bulletin board or
online here.
Tournament:
All play will take place at
one indoor location minutes away from a rich variety of
accommodations, food, and activities. Staybridge Suites and
Springhill Suites will serve as our tournament hotels
hosting most teams.
Facilities: The Vancouver Tennis
Center offers nine indoor and four outdoor courts in a
wonderful user-friendly venue. The entire event will be
held in one facility, rain or shine. This facility has won
USTA recognition both for its program and its directors. It
regularly hosts high school district and USTA-sanctioned
tournaments.
Expertise:
Brent Waddle,
Steve Marshall, Mike Mon, Tony Nelson and Sanja Indic bring
extensive experience in running outstanding tournaments.
Vancouver has hosted past state championships with great
success in 1998-99 and 2006-present.
Practice
courts: Four outdoor courts will
be available from 2-close on Thursday, May 27 at the
Vancouver Tennis Center. Additional courts will be
available at nearby high schools and community colleges.
Courts will be on a first-come, first-served basis.
Directions to local outdoor
courts.
Tennis
services: The Vancouver Tennis
Center stocks overgrips and other tennis supplies. Players
Racquet Shop of Portland will offer on-site racquet
stringing and equipment maintenance.
Location and
site: All tournament
functions (facility, food, accommodations) are within a
two-mile radius, easily accessible from I-205, I-5, SR-500,
and SR-14.
Accommodations:
A variety
of safe, recently-built, and convenient hotels are
nearby, all with easy access to and from the freeway and
VTC.
Food service and
catering:
We will
provide light breakfast, lunch, snacks and beverages for
coaches and tournament staff. Fast food, casual
restaurants, and grocery stores are minutes away.
Sundaes on
Thursday:
On
Thursday, May 28 from 6-8:30pm at the Vancouver Tennis
Center, we will offer players and coaches ice cream,
music, and an opportunity to do some drills with some of
VTC’s USPTA certified tennis professionals. This
will be a great way to unwind after dinner and have some
fun before the excitement of the tournament begins.
Visitor information: In addition to the
tournament website, daily schedules will be available at
the tournament. If you need help with local information,
don't be afraid to ask at the tournament table or front
desk.