Important Information About the 2013 Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships

2013 BIRMINGHAM NATIONAL WHEELCHAIR TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS OPEN FOR REGISTRATION (DEADLINE SEPTEMBER 26, 2013)

DATE: October 17 – 20, 2013

VENUE:
Sani-Sport Brossard
7777 Marie-Victorin
Brossard, QC J4W 1B3
Phone: (450) 655-7220
Sani-Sport
Brossard, Quebec

DIVISIONS:
Men’s Open – Compass format singles, Doubles
Men’s A-Compass format or regular draw singles depending on entries, Doubles
Women’s Open –Singles, Doubles
Quad Open - Singles, Doubles
Junior Open-Singles, Doubles

Entries will be accepted in order of ranking based on Tennis Canada rankings as of the entry deadline. The acceptance list will be distributed 72 hours following the entry deadline. Each Division will include Singles, Doubles and Consolation when appropriate. Round robin formats may also be used.

PRIZE MONEY: $15,000

ACCOMMODATION:
ALT Hôtel - Quartier DIX30
6500, boulevard de Rome
Brossard (QC), Canada,
J4Y 0B6
Phone: 450-443-1803
1-877-343-1030

Rate: $144 + tax/. Multiple occupations for 2 (max 4 with addition of 20$ for each person over 13years old)

There are a limited number of designated wheelchair accessible rooms in the hotel. Please indicate if you require one of these rooms. The remaining rooms are large, with ample space in the bathrooms. Bring a bath seat if you need it. To make your hotel reservation, please specify the event name: Wheelchair Tennis Nationals when reserving your room.  Phone (direct): 450-443-1803
1-877-343-1030
Group ID Number: Parasports Québec

ENTRY FEE:
$100.00 Entry Fee
Cheque payable to Parasports Québec

Includes: (Airport Transfers, Banquet, Tournament Lunches and Player Package).

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: The registration deadline is September 26. An acceptance list with the entries for each division will be distributed September 30, 2013.

TOURNAMENT CONTACT:
Martin Gadouas, Tournament Director
Parasports Québec
4545 Pierre-de Coubertin
Montréal, QC H1V 0B2
Phone: (514) 252-3108 ext : 3647
Fax: (514) 254-9793
Email: martingadouas@parasportsquebec.com
Website: www.parasportsquebec.com

Apply Now for a Birmingham Nationals Wheelchair Tennis Grant

Tennis Canada is pleased to offer travel grants to attend the 2013 Birmingham National Wheelchair Tennis Championships October 17-20 at Sani Sport Brossard in Brossard, Quebec. The travel grants are available, courtesy of the Birmingham family, to Provincial Team athletes to assist with the cost of travel to the event. Grants are available in the following amounts:

Atlantic Region: $250
Ontario: $200
Quebec: $100
Manitoba/Saskatchewan: $300
Alberta: $350
British Columbia: $400

To be eligible for a grant athlete’s must:

o Be nominated by their Provincial Wheelchair Sport Association or Provincial Tennis Association
o Be in good standing with their Provincial Association

To obtain the application form please contact Janet Petras at
jpetras@tenniscanada.com.

Application deadline is October 1st, 2013.