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September 13-15, 2019Rock Creek Park Tennis Center

TOURNAMENT PROGRAM

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Dear Players,

It s my distinct pleasure to welcome you to the Capital Classic XXVII. Whether you’ve traveled 3,000 miles or 3,000 feet, the Cap Classic Committee and I thank you for choosing to compete in our tournament. We hope you enjoy your time in our nation’s capital.

Our tournament would not be possible without the generous support of our wonderful sponsors, our amazing volunteers from the Washington AIDS Partnership, and folks from the Capital Tennis Association who have volunteered their time, skills, equipment, even homes to make this weekend happen. A big thank you to everyone!

And while you may be keeping your eyes on the prize, i.e., our “monumental” trophies, our gaze is squarely set on you and making sure you have the best tournament experience possible. If at the end of the weekend you’re not saying, “Gee, I can’t wait to come back next year!” then we haven’t done our job. So please, if there’s anything we can do to improve your time with us, do not hesitate to let one of us know.

But above all else: have fun. Appreciate the privilege of being able to play this sport and that the same love for tennis has brought us all together. No matter your level, this is your time to shine, to play your game, and even to make some new friends alongthe way.

Alright, let’s do this, y buena suerte a todos!

Love all,Isidro Mariscal Tournament Director, Capital Classic XXVII

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Thursday, September 127–9 p.m.

Friday, September 138 a.m.–10 p.m.*

Friday, September 135 p.m.–Midnight10% discount

Saturday, September 148 a.m.–6 p.m.*

Saturday, September 147 p.m.–Reception8 p.m.–Dinner Complimentary bar, passed hors d’oeuvres during the reception, drink samples from our sponsors, NUMEROUS raffles, buffet dinner

Sunday, September 158 a.m.–6 p.m.**Match times subject to change

Draw PartyDuplex Diner2004 18th St. NWWashington, DC 20009 Capital Classic XXVII TournamentRock Creek Park Tennis Center5220 16th St NWWashington, DC 20011

After Match Hangout/Happy HourMoreland’s Tavern5501 14th St NWWashington, DC 20011(2 blocks away from tennis center)

Capital Classic XXVII TournamentRock Creek Park Tennis CenterWashington, DC

Reception and BanquetHuman Rights Campaign Headquarters1640 Rhode Island Ave NWWashington, DC 20036

Capital Classic XXVII TournamentRock Creek Park Tennis Center Washington, DC

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

Please arrive and check in at the tournament desk at least 20 minutes

before your scheduled matches

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Dear Capital Classic XXVII Players,

Welcome to the Capital Classic XXVII!

On behalf of Capital Tennis Association and its Board of Directors, we are excited to have you as part of this year’s tournament and look forward to a great weekend of tennis.

Isidro Mariscal, our new Tournament Director, and the tournament committee have worked tirelessly the past few months trying to make this a premier stop on the GLTA tour. There are many new additions on-site, providing you with an even better tournament experience, and I hope you take advantage of all of them.

One of the greatest things about the GLTA community and its network of tournaments is the opportunity to meet new people and make lifelong friends. Thank you to those who have traveled to D.C. from across the US to play this year’s tournament.

Lastly, thank you to our sponsors, volunteers, and CTA members. The success of this tournament would not be possible without your continued support.

Good luck and may you only hit winners!

Chris H. MillerCapital Tennis Association, President

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FOOD & BEVERAGESBREAKFAST/SNACKS• A variety of breakfast and snack items will be available throughout

the day, including bagels (cream cheese and peanut butter available), granola bars, cookies and bananas

WATER• Water stations will be available around the tennis center to refill your

favorite reusable water bottle• CTA members: Please bring your CTA water jugs to refill and reduce

the amount of plastic generated by the tournament

GATORADE• Gatorade will be available for FREE while supplies last thanks to a

generous donation from Pepsi

MONSTER ENERGY DRINKS• Monster Energy Drinks will be available for FREE while supplies last

thanks to their generous donation

TACQUERIA NACIONAL will be selling their own delicious drinks, too!

Lunch will be provided after 11:30 a.m. on Friday and Saturday by Chicken + Whiskey

Menu:• 1/4 chicken (white & dark meat; inti picante and ají amarillo

sauces available)

• Arroz Chuafa (steamed basmati rice with soy sauce, rice vinegar, green onion, cilantro, bacon, sesame)

• Arroz Blanco (steamed basmati rice)

• Black beans (slow cooked with fresh cilantro, cumin and sofrito)

• Inti Wrap (black bean miso hummus, avocado, lettuce, grape tomatoes, fresh cut jalapeño, sweet plantain, sour cream and feta cheese in a flour tortilla)

• Vegan Inti Wrap

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FACILITIES • Relax, replenish and recharge in our Player Pavilion tent on the

northeast side of the stadium

• Locker rooms are available for use. This is the first time we have been allowed access to them. Please be courteous and use these facilities with care.

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Capital Tennis Association (CTA) offers year-round programming for all skill levels. As one

of the largest LGBTQ sporting organizations in the DC area, CTA hosts:

• Leagues (Competitive & Social)

• Tournaments

• Socials

• Happy Hours

• Drill Sessions

• Beginner Programming

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capital-tennis.org/membership

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Capital Classic XXVII thanks all who donated time and resources to make the tournament a success!

TOURNAMENT COMMITTEEIsidro Mariscal, Director

Rob Treadway, Assistant DirectorJoe Gilbert, Treasurer

Shawn Stingel, SponsorshipVadim Pogosov, Facilities

Sergey Eguy, Banquet

SPECIAL THANKSChanning Wickham,

Washington AIDS Partnership Service Corps Volunteers

Rebecca Crouch-Pelham, Washington Tennis & Education Foundation

Rock Creek Tennis CenterEast Potomac Tennis Center

Human Rights Campaign and Q Caterers

And to everyone else who helps during the tournament…We couldn’t do it without you!

Sidney BealRick Beckman

Lorenzo BostickRobbie Cao

Walker ChaffinDave Eldracher

Phil HarrisBruce Henshel

Chris HethcoxChip HinesTyral Hodge Rudy Lopez

Brett McBride Kevin McCarthy

Chris MillerJulian Moreaux

Quang NguyenBrian Peteritas

Norris SamMatt SchottlandTenzin ThargayMatt Townsend

Jason WallSteven Zatarga

VOLUNTEERS

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• Balance Gym (stretching station)

• Tacqueria Nacional

TENTED PLAYER PAVILION/FOOD:

• Lunch served on Friday and Saturday from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.

• Snacks, hydration stations, seating and box fans at all times

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Proud sponsors to the 2019 Capital Classic

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Proud sponsors to the 2019 Capital Classic

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The Capital Classic is proud to partner with the Washington AIDS Partnership as an

official charitable recipient of the 2019 tournament.

The Washington AIDS Partnership is a collaboration of grantmaking organizations and individuals that lead an effective private-sector response to HIV in the Greater Washington region through public-private partnerships, grantmaking, technical assistance, public policy initiatives, and youth development. As an initiative of the Washington Regional Association of Grantmakers, the Washington AIDS Partnership (WAP) has invested more than $29 million in the local community, including over $7 million dollars raised from national sources, and reached thousands of people in the past two decades. The Washington AIDS Partnership is committed to ending the local HIV epidemic and improving the lives of people living with HIV in the Greater Washington region.

Learn more about the Washington AIDS Partnership at washingtonaidspartnership.org.

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The Capital Classic is proud to partner with the Washington Tennis & Education Foundation as an

official charitable recipient of the 2019 tournament.

The Washington Tennis & Education Foundation is dedicated to building life champions through tennis and academic excellence. It works to give underserved kids a safe environment they trust and where they can excel. Besides tennis camps and clinics, WTEF programs include:• Center for Excellence: An after-school program helping

children prepare to achieve self-sufficiency as young adults.• Tiny Tots: 300+ young children, ages 2 to 4, from 16 nearby

preschools centers participate each day.• Arthur Ashe Children’s Program: Providing academic, tennis,

and life skills instruction to students after school at 15 schools in Washington, DC’s under-resourced neighborhoods.

WTEF empowers its students to achieve their highest potential by developing meaningful values and critical life skills that will lead them to success.

Learn more about WTEF at wtef.org.

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TOURNAMENT RULES & REGULATIONSSCORINGAll Main Draw Matches will play two out of three Advantage Sets (regular scoring with Ad), with a Tie-break Set (first to 10 points) for the 3rd set. Consolation matches will be 8-game pro sets, no-ad scoring.

Per GLTA regulations, the Tournament Director reserves the right to shorten the length/scoring of all matches due to inclement weather, scheduling delays, or other reasons in the best interests of completing the tournament on time. However, all efforts will be made to ensure that every match played within a certain level in the same round (i.e. all A singles, round of 64 matches) are scored in the same manner.

REST PERIODS & EXTREME HEATMinimum rest period times are governed by GLTA rules. Players will receive a minimum rest period of 30 minutes following completion of a singles match or 15 minutes following completion of a doubles match. In the event of extreme heat, the Tournament Director may extend minimum rest periods.

BEHAVIORNeither the Capital Classic Tournament Director, nor the Capital Tennis Association will tolerate, condone, or permit any kind of harassment of our members, guests, and/or affiliates, including but not limited to: past, present and/or prospective members of CTA and their families; players, volunteers, and spectators of the Capital Classic, Atlantic Cup, CTA Championships, and/or other GLTA or CTA tournaments; and/or the employees, agents, or representatives of facilities CTA utilizes or with which CTA contracts, on the basis of their sex, color, race, religion, national origin, age, handicap, sexual orientation, and/or gender or sexual identity.

Such harassment may be in violation of Federal and/or State law. Harassment may include slurs, abusive language, threats, derogatory comments, unwelcome jokes, teasing, and other such verbal or physical conduct. Harassment on the basis of sex is violation of Sec. 703 of Title VII. Unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favors, and other verbal or physical conduct of a sexual nature may constitute assault, battery and/or sexual harassment, including but not limited to when submission to such conduct is made either explicitly or implicitly a term or condition of an individual’s participation in any CTA-sanctioned activity, including the Capital Classic.

All tournament participants, by registering for the tournament, acknowledge receipt of this sexual harassment and non-discrimination policy and agree to be bound thereby. Violations of these policies shall be referred to the Tournament Director for sanction, which may include default, expulsion from the tournament and/or referral to appropriate government/law enforcement agencies.

Players are expected to adhere to the USTA/GLTA Rules and Procedures. The Code, included with USTA’s Friend at Court, shall govern player, spectator and official conduct. CTA and GLTA expect the highest level of sportsmanship from players at all times, on and off court. Violations of conduct rules may result in penalty, up to an including expulsion from the tournament.

CHECK-INPlayers must report to the Tournament Desk at least 20 minutes prior to their match time. Once a match is called, the USTA 15-minute default rule will apply (0-4 mins late = loss of toss & 1 game; 5-9 mins late = loss of toss & 2 games; 10-14 mins late = loss of toss & 3 games; 15 mins late = match default). The timekeeping device at the Tournament Desk shall govern official check-in time.

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RAFFLES

MASSAGE

WIN ON AND OFF THE COURT!We’ve amassed 17 GLTA tournament free entries along with gift cards, fabulous products and prize packages to raffle off to YOU this weekend.

But you have to be in it to win it. “How do I get in it?,” you ask? Thanks for asking...

$5 for 5 tickets • $20 for 25 tickets

Tickets will be sold at the reception/banquet on Saturday. You must be present to win.

In addition, we’re having an Atlantic Slam Raffle: Free entries into the 2020 GLTA tournaments in Boston, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC. Tickets: $10 each. You do not have to be present at the banquet to win.

May the odds be ever in your favor!

Josh Thompson is available for massage therapy throughout the tournament. Walk-ups and scheduled times available. Book specific times by calling or texting 276-389-8527.

QUESTIONS?WE’RE ALWAYS HERE TO HELP! But if you have a question when not at the tournament sites, feel free to contact Tournament Director, Isidro Mariscal, at capclassic@capital-tennis.org or at 714-350-2443.

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