National Grass Courts in Philadelphia, PA - Hotel & Suite Share & early practice

[Gut4Tennis]

Hi

This thread is to find as many guys that want to help share a hotel or suite to lower the costs for all. Also to help find someone to practice with as you really should get there a day or 2 ahead to get plenty of practice in.

There are 2 different national grass events going on at the same time withing a mile from each other.

1. August 26 - September 1,
2013 USTA NATIONAL Men's 30, 35, & 70 Grass Court Championships -
415 W. Willow Grove Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19118
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=124803

Facility-The grass courts open at 10 a.m. daily weather permitting. Limited practice courts will be available starting Friday, August 23rd for 1 hour at a time. Players may contact the Pro Shop at 215-247-6290 to secure practice courts.

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2. August 26 - September 1,
2013 USTA National Men's 45 & 50 Grass Court Championships
Germantown Cricket Club
411 Manheim Street
Philadelphia, PA 19144
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=124804


Practice time prior to the event will be available at GCC on Sun 25 Aug, from 2.30-5.30pm. Practice time is weather permitting, and is on a first come, first serve basis. Throughout the week practice time will be available on the grass courts when courts are not otherwise used for tournament match, or member play.


The #1 event will have Friday Sat & Sunday 10am- close practice courts available where the #2 event will have only Sunday practice court time 230-530pm

If you're looking for someone to share a hotel room or suite post here what you're looking for and email if you want

If you're looking for a certain practice time ask here and include your email if you want.

 

[Gut4Tennis]

Looking for a few guys to fill a 2 bedroom suite starting Sunday Aug 25th - Fri Aug 30th


149 (169 a night is normal rate & 149 is the tournament rate) a night divided by 6 guys = 24.83 a night or closer to 30 a night with tax.

HYATT House plymouthmeeting.house.hyatt.com
501 East Germantown Pike, East Norriton, PA 19401
(866) 974-9288 and ask for the USTA National Grass Court room block.
One Bedroom Suites (sleeps 4): $119
Two Bedroom Suites (sleeps 6): $149
All rooms have fully equipped kitchens, 24-hour fitness center and complimentary buffet breakfast.

I will arrive Sunday early, get a hit in in AM, then go check in, eat lunch, then go back for a second hit in the PM.

Two Bedroom Trio Suite
Our two bedroom, two bathroom trio suite includes one king bed and two double beds as well as a sofa sleeper in the living area. These large suites are ideal for families and teams. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, spacious closet, television and telephone line, ensuring that each guest can unwind and relax. We also offer a living area with a TV and DVD player, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. The suite also has a dedicated work space, including a full-size desk, dual-line phone, voicemail and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The option to bill each room separately is available upon request.

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Our two bedroom, two bathroom suites are perfect for families and corporate travelers attending the same meeting or event. These large suites offer each traveler a high degree of privacy and functionality. Each bedroom has its own bathroom, spacious closet, television and telephone line, ensuring that each guest can unwind and relax. We also offer a living area with a sofa sleeper, TV and DVD player, as well as a fully-equipped kitchen. The suite also has a dedicated work space, including a full-size desk, dual-line phone, voicemail and complimentary high-speed Internet access. The option to bill each room separately is available upon request.

leftlane10credit@gmail.com If you want to join our suite and be included with our practice

 

[McLovin]

Damn, where were you a few weeks ago? I've already got my room at the Crowne Plaza, and I'm not certain I can cancel w/o a penalty. Let me see what I can do tomorrow.

I'm playing in the 45s (tournament #2) and will be arriving Sunday afternoon ~ 3:30 - 4. My daughter has a soccer tournament that weekend, and her last match is @ 10:30. I think travel time from Northern VA is 3 1/2 hrs.

Either way, if you want to get some hitting in Sunday afternoon, let me know & we'll set something up.

 

[McLovin]

Ah, just finished reading your 2nd post (I probably should have done that first...duh). I'll send you an e-mail tomorrow once I hear about canceling my reservation.

 

[Gut4Tennis]

Ah, just finished reading your 2nd post (I probably should have done that first...duh). I'll send you an e-mail tomorrow once I hear about canceling my reservation.

I guess you're not interested

 

[McLovin]

Sorry, got caught up in family stuff. Just sent you an e-mail.

 

[El Diablo]

Ahhh, the old "need some guys to share a hotel room" thing. Did you read about this in "Inches" magazine?

 

[Gut4Tennis]

Ahhh, the old "need some guys to share a hotel room" thing. Did you read about this in "Inches" magazine?

grow up you sick perv

sorry to let you down, try trolling craigslist

 

[McLovin]

So Gut4Tennis, how'd you do in the tournament? Are you still in the main draw, or playing the consolation?

Me & my partner bombed out of the doubles quickly. He was having a bad day of it, and I'm not a strong enough doubles player to carry someone when they're off. I can "anchor" the team by putting many returns back & getting a high percentage of 1st serves in, but can't take over the court like many good doubles players can.

In the singles, I won my 1st round after splitting sets, then my opponent defaulted. I was supposed to play yesterday at Merion, and this is what it looked like at 11AM:

They called the matches @ 11:30, and this is what it looked like at 11:35:

My match was rescheduled for this morning @ GCC, but I had to default because I had to get back to work & fix a few things. Great tournament, though, and really enjoyed the grass. I will definitely be back next year.

Good luck if you're still in it.

 

[maggmaster]

Sounds like fun, I didn't end up making it because our one guy who actually would have been competitive got injured. Ah well next year.