2002 ProKennex IRF 14th
World Junior Championships
Presented by Penn Racquet Sports

The Orlando Fitness & Racquet Club
Orlando, Florida: December 18-22, 2002

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Online Media Guide
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Recordbook

MEDIA ADVISORY! ... Contact the U.S. Racquetball Association Media/Public Relations Department for more details. Pre-event, call: 719-635-5396, ext. 126. 

FAN ADVISORY! ... When activated, links to online drawsheets will be updated approximately 2-3 times daily -- *not* following each round, in each division. Please be aware that -- if you are following the advance of a given individual (whose marathon, or delayed, match may still be in progress when an update is made) -- results may not appear immediately following a scheduled match time ... or might not appear until the next day, particularly with later evening matches.

player information

opening rounds

• All entrants must be prepared to begin play on Wednesday at 8:00 am.
  
• EVENT SCHEDULE: 
• Tuesday, 5:00 - 8:00 pm (registration)
  
• Wednesday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  
• Thursday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  
• Friday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  
• Saturday, 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
  Sunday, 8:00 am to 4:00 pm 

•Age & Citizenship Requirement• Players must meet the proper age requirement as of January 1, 2001. All entrants must be in good standing with the IRF federation of the country for which they compete and either have a valid passport or meet the eligibility requirements of their respective national Olympic Committees.

•Membership• National association membership is required of all participants. At the time of registration entrants must present a current membership card, a receipt, or a cancelled check (indicating recent enrollment) as proof of membership. Non-members will be required to purchase a competitive license membership on site.

• JUNIOR CODE OF CONDUCT • All participants and chaperones will be asked to sign an official Code of Conduct upon registering for the tournament. In brief, the Code of Conduct states: 

• 1. A nightly “in room” curfew of 11 p.m., unless accompanied by chaperone; 
• 2. There will be no possession or use of alcoholic beverages at the tournament sites or host motel; 
• 3. Any physical damage to a room or loss of non-perishable items in the room (i.e., towels, lamps, etc) will be paid for by those participants assigned to the room in which the damage or loss occurs; 
• 4. Unacceptable behavior will not be tolerated, for example — a) Any act considered to be an offense under federal, state, local, and IRF laws/rules. b) Gross misconduct (i.e. inappropriate horseplay, stealing, etc.) c) Unsportsmanlike conduct.

PENALTIES — Violation of the Code of Conduct may result in: 1. Full or partial restriction of movement at the tournament; 2. Written report to the Executive and Disciplinary Committees for further action; 3. Loss of opportunity to participate in future IRF programs; 4. Expulsion from tournament and return home at own expense. For further information, contact the tournament director.

Ground Transportation: Various ground transportation services are available from the airport. HERTZ is the official rental car sponsor – make your reservations by calling 800-654-2240 and referencing the meeting #02RD0002 for your special rate..

Lodging: Comfort Inn North, 830 Lee Road, Orlando [407-629-4000]. Rate: $65.00 per night, plus tax, for up to four persons per room. Stipulations: You must make your reservations by December 4, and reference the World Junior Racquetball Championships to secure the special tournament rate.