2002 Head USRA 29th
Junior Olympic Championships
Presented by Head/Penn Racquet Sports

Athletic Club of Bloomingdale
Chicago, Illinois: June 26-30

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MEDIA ADVISORY! ... Contact the U.S. Racquetball Association Media/Public Relations Department for more details. Call 719/635-5396, x126.

FAN ADVISORY! ... Once 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

• USRA Official Rules will govern competition, including the mandatory use of lensed eyewear tested to ASTM F803 or CSA impact standards. Check the ASTM list online to confirm that your eyewear can be used for competition. 
• Age & Citizenship Requirement: Players must meet the proper age requirement as of January 1, 2001. Only U.S. citizens are eligible to participate. 
• Eligibility: 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. 
• Membership: USRA 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 membership on site. Entry limited to U.S. citizens only. 
• Qualifiers: All players must have competed in a recognized Level Three USRA State Championship to be eligible to compete in a U.S. Junior Olympic Racquetball Championship. 
• Drug Testing: The USRA will be using the U.S. Olympic Committee's Drug Testing Program at this event. A positive result for an IOC banned substance will be cause for disqualification from this event, and for loss of eligibility for a minimum of six (6) months by the USRA. Only 18 and under division players will be tested. By registering to compete, you are consenting to be subject to the drug test on a sample of your urine, and subject to penalties if test results are positive for a banned substance. Testing is mandatory; noncompliance will result in the same penalties as for a positive drug test. For information about specific medications call the U.S. Olympic Committee Drug Hotline at 800/233-0393.

• 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 USRA 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 USRA programs; 4. Expulsion from tournament and return home at his/her expense. For further information, contact the tournament director.

travel & lodging

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 #02RD0001 for your special rate..

• LODGING: Indian Lakes Resort, 250 West Schick Road, Bloomingdale, IL 60108 [630-529-0200]. Rate: $89.00 per night, up to four/per room. Reserve early to secure the tournament rate, by mentioning your participation at this year's Junior Olympic Racquetball event.

• HOSPITALITY & SOUVENIR: Hospitality, if available, will be limited -- please plan accordingly! Saturday night banquet is free to all players, $25.00 per guest (limit 300). Guests must purchase their banquet tickets at registration, by 3:00 pm on Thursday.  A commemorative event souvenir will be issued to each participant at registration.