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§ What are the dates for 2007?
Main Draw: July 16 - July 23, 2007
Qualifying: July 14, 15 & 16, 2007
§ Are tickets available?
Tickets will be available to the public for every session of
the tournament in June.
Ticket packages
are available right now (310) 824-1010 x251.
§ Where and how can I buy a ticket?
Season and Package tickets are always on sale by calling (310)
824-1010x251.
Single session tickets will be available starting in June.
You can walk-up or call the UCLA Central Ticket
Office at (310) 825-2101. (The UCLA Central Ticket Office is open between
10:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. or
until the start of the final match).
or you can go online: www.ticketmaster.com
§ When do I get my tickets?
Season and Package tickets are mailed late June/early July.
Single session tickets are mailed early July or as soon as they are
ready thereafter.
§ When will my ticket
purchase appear on my credit card?
In most cases, your ticket purchase will appear on your next
credit card statement. It will be referred to as “UCLA Tickets
3108252101”
§ Is my ticket cost tax
deductible?
No. Although the tournament is owned by the Southern California Tennis
Association a not for profit organization, ticket costs
are not tax
deductible.
§ Will one ticket allow me to
watch both the afternoon and evening sessions?
No. In cases where there is an afternoon session and an evening session a
ticket is needed for each individual session.
§ Does my child need a ticket?
Children over the age of 12 months require a ticket.
§ When's the best day or
session to attend?
Every fan finds a different day to his or her liking. There are more matches
earlier in the week and during day sessions.
As the
week
progresses, the excitement builds as the field narrows and the players fight
to win the coveted title.
§ What happens if it rains?
One completed match on Center Court shall constitute a complete session of
play. If play is postponed without the completion
of a match, the tournament management will make every effort
to accommodate the single-session ticket holder at a
subsequent session. Box, series, complimentary
and sponsor tickets are exempted from this policy.
Consult the back of your
ticket for details.
§ Do you offer discounts?
A discount is provided to members of the USTA for several sessions. Discounts of $10 off Stadium loge tickets (subject to
availability) will be given to students, military, and senior
citizens with proper I.D. Discounts apply only to Sessions 1, 2, 4 - 7
and are not available
on Box Seats. This applies to tickets sold at the Countrywide Classic Box Office just prior to
the start of
the specified session only and is subject to availability.
This discount does not apply to tickets purchased in advance.
Call the tournament for information on these discounts.
§ When do the gates open?
Gates open at least 1˝ hours before the start of each session.
§ What is the capacity of the Los Angeles Tennis Center?
Stadium Court (capacity: 6,500), Grandstand Court (capacity: 1,500)
§ Where is the Los Angeles
Tennis Center located?
Located on the beautiful UCLA campus - nestled just west of
Pauley Pavilion and south of Drake Stadium is the impressive
Los Angeles Tennis Center
- home to both UCLA tennis teams. Click here for detailed directions:
http://www.ucla.edu/map
§ Where do I park? What's the
cost?
Parking is provided at the tournament site. UCLA charges $8 per day to park on
campus.
There will be clear signage directing you to the area you may park. Parking is sold at the entrances of specific parking structures
or areas.
Parking structures 6, 7 and 8 are the closest to the tennis center.
http://www.transportation.ucla.edu/parking/spdirect.HTM
§ What happens at Kids Day during the event?
Kids Day is for kids 16 & under and features a
fun filled day with ATP Tour stars. All kids will be admitted free and
parents or
chaperones can purchase a grounds pass for just $5.00.
(First Republic Bank's Kid's Day)
§ Do I need to bring a racquet for Kids Day?
No. Everything is
provided and only a few attendees will actually be on court.
§ How can I get a hospitality
tent or a suite at the tournament?
Tents and suites at the tournament are excellent ways to host a group of
clients, customers, or even friends and family at this
world- class event.
Contact the tournament at 310 824-1010 x 243 for more information on tents
and suites.
§ How does a player qualify to play in the main draw of
the Countrywide Classic?
Direct acceptance: This accounts for a majority of the
players and is based on ATP Entry Ranking at the time of entry.
Wild Cards: These are granted at the tournament's discretion.
Qualifying: 4 spots in the main draw are filled
by qualifiers -- those players who successfully win two matches during the
qualifying matches on Saturday July 14, Sunday July 15 and Monday July
16.
Special Exempt: Reserved for players who are unable to compete in the
qualifying competition because they are still competing
in another singles
tournament on the date the qualifying competition begins.
§ How is the men's draw made?
The draw is made the same way at every tournament on the ATP circuit. First,
the 16 seeds (the 16 highest-ranked players in
the draw) are placed in the
draw (No. 1 on the first line, No. 2 on the last line and then the others in
alternating order on
pre-determined lines). Once the seeds are in place, the
other players are drawn at random and placed on the empty lines -
starting at the top and going down the draw until it is filled.
§ How is the men's schedule
made?
The schedule is made with input from the ATP, the players, television, and
the tournament. The tournament makes requests
based on what it feels
is in the best interest of the fans.
§ When is the schedule made?
During each tournament, the schedule is made daily and usually is available
after the day matches are completed. It is then
posted on this web site and
is made immediately available to the Telecommunications Committee, the
media, etc.
§ Can you tell me now when a particular player will
play?
No. In a single elimination tournament, only one player
advances and since no one knows who will win or lose, no one knows who
will
play when. All players must play either Monday or Tuesday (those who don't
play Monday will play Tuesday)
§ When is the first round played? When's the second
round played?
Barring unforeseen circumstances, half of the first round is
played Monday and the other half on Tuesday. The round of 32
is completed on
Wednesday, the Round of 16 is completed on Thursday, the quarterfinals are
played on Friday, the semifinals
are played on Saturday and the finals are
played on Sunday.
§ Can I watch matches on
other courts?
Yes. The Los Angeles Tennis Center has 2 courts and matches are played on
both of these courts. When you buy a ticket,
you buy a reserved seat on
Stadium Court, but you also are free to watch matches on the Grandstand
Court.
(Note: A "grounds pass" ticket does not provide a seat on Stadium
Court, but does allow you access to the Grandstand
Court. Grounds passes are
sold only after all reserved tickets are sold.)
§ Can I watch players
practice? How do I know who's practicing when and where?
Watching practice has become a real fan favorite because fans can get close
to the players and see them in a relaxed
environment. Court #7 at the Los
Angeles Tennis Center is used as the tournament practice court. Practice
schedules are
not posted, but fans may stop by and see who is practicing on
this court.
§ Is the Qualifying
Competition open to the public? Is it free?
Qualifying of the Countrywide Classic 2007 is held from July 14 (Saturday)
to July 16 (Monday) at the Sunset Canyon Recreation
Center on the UCLA
campus. This event is open to the public. Admission is free.
§ How do I volunteer?
Call the tournament (310 824-1010 x253) and volunteer information will be
mailed to you providing all the details and a list
of volunteer positions.
(Volunteer Information)
§ When are Ball Person tryouts?
Please check back for 2007 tryout dates. A
child must be at least 12 years old to be a ball person.
Call the tournament (310
824-1010 x253) for more information.(Ball Kid Information)
§ Is the tournament televised?
The tournament is seen on ESPN2 and the Tennis Channel. Consult your local
listings for air times. (Schedule)
§ Was the tournament always called the Countrywide
Classic?
No. The
tournament, to date, has had 7 different names since it’s beginning in 1927.
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