2003 E-Force 31st U.S. National Intercollegiate Championships
Presented by Penn Racquet Sports

Arizona State University
Tempe, Arizona: April 2-6, 2003
Admission is free -- Spectators are welcome

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Event History
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MEDIA ADVISORY! ... Contact the U.S. Racquetball Association Media/Public Relations Department for more details, or to obtain credentials. Call 719/635-5396, x 126 (pre-event) or fax to 719-635-0685. On site contact: Jim Hiser, USRA Executive Director, at 719-499-9561.

player information

opening rounds
& schedule
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• Schedule:
• Wednesday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Thursday -- 8:00 am to 4:00 pm
• Friday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm
• Saturday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 
• Sunday -- 8:00 am to 8:00 pm 

• are a full-time student as defined by the individual U.S. school entered,
  
• are making satisfactory progress toward a degree and,
  
• have been enrolled full time for one complete term prior to - and including - the term in which competition is scheduled.
  

In the event a member school is represented by a player who is found to be ineligible, all points earned by that player will be forfeited and said participant disqualified. A player will be permitted four (4) years of intercollegiate competition. Eligibility will be governed by the designated tournament committee.

Eligibility: Only U.S. citizens may compete in the U.S. Team Qualifying Open divisions; all other age & skill divisions are open to U.S. citizens and residents. To be eligible to compete in any USRA sanctioned event, a player may not have earned in excess of $50,000 in cumulative, total prize monies per season [as of August 1, annually], as a direct result of competing in any professional tournament(s) so deemed by the USRA Board of Directors.

Verification: A list of all participants, certified by the registrar (bearing official seal) and indicating name, classification, years of competition used, and the number of hours enrolled shall be sent to the tournament director prior to competing in the national intercollegiate championship.

Teams and Divisions: Open Teams may consist of 1 to 30 players, men and women, from the same university/college. Teams cannot combine players from different campuses in the same system (for example, University of Texas - Austin, Arlington, and El Paso campuses). Like singles teams, doubles teams must also be from the same university/college.

• There are six (6) singles divisions, three (3) doubles divisions for men and women and three (3) mixed doubles divisions. No two players from the same team will play in the same division. Divisions are numbered 1-6 (singles) and 1-3 (doubles). Singles players may enter doubles as a second event, and mixed doubles as a third event. If there are less than six players, men or women, on a team, divisions will be filled from the top first, i.e., #1 Singles, #2 Singles, etc.
  
• For schools with "extra" players, regional competition in skill divisions is now offered. Schools may field up to two individuals in each A, B, C/D category in singles, plus men's, women's and mixed doubles teams (one each) per category. Competition wins in these divisions will not count toward team title point earnings.
  

Scoring: Division I and Division II team titles will be calculated. To be eligible for Division II rankings, each school must already compete in Division II or Division III in basketball and football. The overall format of the event will remain the same, only the team points will be tallied separately. All singles players are guaranteed three matches according to the Olympic Format.

USRA Membership: All players must be members of the USRA. Membership dues can be paid at the tournament site, but to avoid check-in delay, team members should send dues with tournament registration.

LODGING: Twin Palms Hotel, 225 East Apache Blvd. Tempe 85281 [480-967-9431]. Rate: $80.00 per night, plus tax, for up to four persons per room. Stipulations: You must make your reservations no later than 03/01, and reference the National Collegiate Racquetball Championships to secure the special tournament rate.

FLIGHT & GROUND TRANSPORTATION: In the event that over 250 players are entered into this event, play WILL be scheduled on Sunday, so plan your flights accordingly. You must call the hotel in advance to make arrangements for shuttle service (if available) between the airport and the host hotel. 

HERTZ is the official rental car sponsor – make your reservations by calling 800-654-2240 and referencing the meeting #02RD0002 for your special rate. For directions (only) to club: 480-965-8900.

HOSPITALITY: Will be limited, so please plan accordingly. An awards banquet will be held on Saturday evening at 7:30 pm. Souvenir tournament shirt will be available to all entrants.