On behalf of the Tournament Committee, the host clubs, METROsquash and our sponsors, welcome you to the 2012 METROsquash Windy City Open presented by BMO Harris Bank. If you are registered as a patron or player, please read all the important information below to insure a great time at the event. A special thanks to BMO Harris Bank as well as the corporate sponsors, patrons and volunteers who help make the tournament possible.
- REGISTRATION: You must check in at University Club on the 11th floor before your first match to pick up your match ball and event information.
- Match Balls—At registration, each player will receive a new ball and T shirt. Please bring the ball to your match. The player who wins the match keeps the new ball and takes it to his next match. The match loser takes the used ball for the following consolation matches.
- We have nearly 300 matches scheduled, so please be on time. Click on the schedule of events link at www.windycityopen.com for a complete schedule of events.
- Draws posted at the University Club are masters; if your starting time changes for your first match we will contact you. After the first round, please double check your match times at the University Club or with an on site tournament staff member at any of the clubs.
- Consolation matches are already scheduled, YOU MUST notify the on site director after your match and let them know whether or not you'll play in the consolation draw.
- Remember, eyewear is mandatory and match losers are required to referee the next match. The 15 min default rule is in effect.
- It is a tournament rule that the loser of the match referee the following match. As a courtesy to your fellow players, please allow time to referee the next match in your schedule in case you lose.
- Dress Code at the University Club: Monday – Thursday the Club has a no-denim and no athletic gear in the front of the house policy. Please respect this rule.
- Seating for Pro matches is limited to corporate sponsors and patrons only. Due to our limited gallery seating there are no single-day tickets available.
- Hospitality: There is plenty of complimentary Corona and Gatorade for you throughout the event. All players, patrons and sponsors need to RSVP for the Saturday dinner at the University Club at 7:00 p.m. The dinner fee is $75 if you register by Wednesday, February 1; $100 after that date. The fee includes beer, house wine, tax and tip. Patrons’ dinner fee is included in their patron package.
University Club of Chicago:
76 E.Monroe St
Main line: 312-726-2840
John Flanigan (Tournament Director) direct dial: 312-324-5712
Mark Heather (Tournament Director) direct dial: 312.696.2268
Yoni Ellous (Asst. Tournament Director) 312-696-2265
The Racquet Club of Chicago:
1365 North Dearborn Street (312) 787- 3201
Union League Club of Chicago:
65 W Jackson Blvd (312) 427 7800
University Club of Chicago
Established in 1887, the University Club of Chicago provides a stimulating atmosphere at the corner of Michigan Avenue and Monroe Street, directly accross from Millennium Park where members conduct business, gather socially, and expand culturally.
Members enjoy a comprehensive range of facilities and services. Four restaurants, including the incomparable Cathedral Hall. Twelve dining rooms for private functions. A private library and art gallery. 58 well-appointed sleeping rooms. A fully equipped and staffed fitness center. An indoor pool. A nationally renowned squash program. Plus a continuum of outstanding cultural activities, special events and artistic endeavors.
Cardio and Squash Center at the Club
The Club’s new addition includes a cardio workout center and state of the art squash facility. The addition of a regulation doubles court and four singles courts in the same space allows for extensive multi-level programming with additional interactive social events.
23 pieces of cardio equipment are placed along the 80 foot long east facing exercise corridor affording members a magnificent view of Millennium Park and the lakefront.
Contact Membership at 312.696.2223 or goranson@ucco.com to learn more about the Club and becoming a member.
University Club of Chicago
76 EAST MONROE STREET, CHICAGO, IL 60603
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