2008 Practice Courts

Practice Courts - Friday, August 1st
• Berkeley Tennis Club: Practice courts will be available in one-hour blocks at Berkeley Tennis Club on Friday, August 1st from 12:00 pm to 7:00 pm.  Players may sign up for practice courts IN PERSON in the Tournament Headquarters’ Room at Berkeley Tennis Club beginning at 11:30 am on Friday, August 1st.  No telephone reservations will be taken.  If the courts are impacted, players will be scheduled four to a court. 
• Claremont Resort & Spa:  Players who are staying at the Claremont Resort & Spa can make arrangements for court time at the hotel; however there may be a usage fee.

Practice Courts - Registration Day, August 2nd
• Berkeley Tennis Club & Claremont Resort & Spa:  Practice courts will be available in one-hour blocks at Berkeley Tennis Club and the Claremont Resort & Spa on Saturday, August 2nd from 9:00 am to 5:00 pm.  Players may sign up for practice courts IN PERSON in the Tournament Headquarters’ Room at Berkeley Tennis Club beginning at 11:30 am to 7:00 pm on Friday, August 1st and beginning at 7:30 am on Saturday, August 2nd.  No telephone reservations will be taken.  If the courts are impacted, players will be scheduled four to a court.  Practice times end promptly at 5:00 pm on Saturday, the time at which the mandatory players’ meeting begins.
**Guests of the hotel may also be able to reserve one of the courts not designated as tournament practice courts contacting the hotel front desk; however there may be a usage fee.

Practice Courts - Tournament Week, August 3rd-10th
• Berkeley Tennis Club:  There will be no practice courts available while play is in progress at the Berkeley Tennis Club during the first four days of play (Sunday-Wednesday); however players may be able to get practice time before morning matches are scheduled.  Beginning on Thursday, some practice time will be available, depending on the schedule of match play.  Players must receive approval from the Referee before using an open court for practice.
• Claremont Resort & Spa:  There will be no practice courts available while play is in progress at the Claremont Resort & Spa during the first four days of play (Sunday-Wednesday).  Thursday through Saturday, four courts have been designated as tournament practice courts and will be available in half-hour blocks.  Players may sign up for practice courts IN PERSON in the Tournament Headquarters’ Room at Berkeley Tennis Club one day in advance beginning at 12:00 pm on the day prior to their use.  No telephone reservations will be taken.  If the courts are impacted, players will be scheduled four to a court.
**Guests of the hotel may also be able to reserve one of the courts not designated as tournament practice courts contacting the hotel front desk; however there may be a usage fee.
• Other Practice Court Sites:  The tournament is currently working to secure practice courts at additional sites and will be posted on or before July 28th. 

Practice Court Rules:
No later than July 28th, the tournament will post rules that shall govern the practice courts.