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PLAYER HANDBOOK
WELCOME & BIENVENUE<br />
Tennis Canada and your host Clubs welcome you to the <strong>20<strong>17</strong></strong> Steve<br />
Stevens Senior National Tennis Championships! We hope you get the<br />
opportunity to meet new friends and become re-acquainted with old ones.<br />
If you are visiting our beautiful city, we hope you have some time to<br />
explore what Vancouver has to offer!<br />
We wish you an enjoyable and successful tournament.<br />
ACKNOWLEDGEMENTS<br />
ALL PLAYERS: IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS CHANGE FOR <strong>20<strong>17</strong></strong><br />
All players who have lost a singles match in the Main Draw MUST INDICATE TO THE TOURNAMENT<br />
DESK THAT THEY WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSOLATION SINGLES DRAW for that event.<br />
If you do not communicate to the tournament desk that you want to play, you will NOT be<br />
included in the consolation draw.<br />
If you decide to not participate, please communicate this as well with a reason for your decision. All<br />
matches up to and including the semi-finals will provide an opportunity for the losers of those matches to<br />
continue on and play at least one more match.<br />
If you do not communicate to the tournament desk that you want to play, you will NOT be<br />
included in the consolation draw.<br />
VIEW DAILY TOURNAMENT DRAWS: http://bit.ly/2upn9D7. Link also available at: www.vanlawn.com
CONTENTS<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 4<br />
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club<br />
SOCIAL CALENDAR 5<br />
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 6<br />
The Arbutus Club<br />
SOCIAL CALENDAR 7<br />
The Arbutus Club<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 8<br />
Jericho Tennis Club<br />
SOCIAL CALENDAR 9<br />
Jericho Tennis Club<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 10<br />
Richmond Country Club<br />
SOCIAL CALENDAR 11<br />
Richmond Country Club<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 12<br />
Shaughnessy Golf Country Club<br />
SOCIAL CALENDAR 13<br />
Shaughnessy Golf Country Club<br />
FACILITIES & SERVICES 14<br />
Satellite Clubs Rain Delay<br />
LOCATION {Maps and Directions} 15<br />
Vancouver Lawn Tennis & Badminton Club<br />
The Arbutus Club<br />
Jericho Tennis Club<br />
Richmond Country Club<br />
Shaughnessy Golf Country Club<br />
TOURNAMENT HOTELS 20
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
HOST CLUB<br />
LOCKER ROOMS<br />
& LOCKERS<br />
TOWELS<br />
COURT ATTIRE<br />
PRACTICE COURTS<br />
COURT BOOKING<br />
WATER<br />
FOOD<br />
PUB FACILITIES<br />
WELLNESS<br />
SPORT SHOP<br />
FITNESS CENTRE<br />
POOL & WHIRLPOOL<br />
CELL PHONE USE<br />
PARKING<br />
OTHER<br />
Shower facilities plus day lockers, bring your own lock.<br />
Provided in locker rooms and by the courts.<br />
Each article of usable visible clothing (incl. warm ups &<br />
accessories, like hats, head & wrist bands) must be<br />
predominantly white with no more than 10% colour. This<br />
rule applies while on courts warming up, playing &<br />
cleaning the courts. Coloured shoes are Permitted.<br />
2 hard courts and 2 clay courts between 12-4pm on<br />
Sat. Aug. 19; 2 hard courts and 2 clay courts between<br />
7-8am Monday onwards.<br />
30-minute court time booked with Front Desk<br />
Reception staff. No courts available outside<br />
tournament play and practice times.<br />
Water fountains available. Bottled water for sale, only<br />
closed containers on the courts.<br />
Food available from 7 am daily.<br />
Pub open each day from noon.<br />
RMT available. Book with the Front Desk staff.<br />
Stringing available - overnight turnaround, pay in<br />
advance. Club merchandise and athletic apparel sold.<br />
No access.<br />
No access.<br />
No cell phone usage in the Club, texting permitted.<br />
Two lots on Fir street, one lot on 16th Ave and street<br />
parking with restrictions.<br />
Clay court shoes may only be worn on the Clay courts<br />
and are not permitted anywhere else in the Club.
VLTBC - SOCIAL CALENDAR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Thursday, August 24 TH , 6:30pm<br />
Steve Stevens Sr. National Championships Banquet<br />
This year we offer an upscale West Coast-themed buffet dinner, featuring the best<br />
that BC has to offer. All participants and ticket holders will dine together in our<br />
club’s badminton hall, the oldest of its kind in North America.<br />
Live entertainment will be featured in the pub after the banquet!<br />
Enjoy relaxed dining for breakfast and lunch in the <strong>Player</strong>s’ Lounge. For casual<br />
and fast food service, pre-packaged meals to go, or sit down service, we invite you<br />
to visit the <strong>Player</strong>s’ Bistro. The Pub offers fresh casual fare, and the inviting Pub<br />
deck overlooks the pool and tennis courts, offering some of the best views!<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES<br />
KITCHEN HOURS<br />
Monday - Friday 7:00 am - 10:30<br />
pm Saturday 8:00 am - 10:30<br />
pm<br />
Sunday<br />
8:00 am - 8:30 pm<br />
OTHER<br />
The club does not accept cash or debit.<br />
Visa or MasterCard can be used by<br />
non-members, but a 10% surcharge<br />
applies.<br />
PLAYER’S LOUNGE<br />
Monday - Friday Open from 7:00<br />
am Saturday & Sunday Open from<br />
8:00 am<br />
PUB HOURS<br />
Open daily from 12:00 pm<br />
Outside food and beverage may not be<br />
brought into the club.
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
HOST CLUB<br />
LOCKER ROOMS<br />
& LOCKERS<br />
TOWELS<br />
COURT ATTIRE<br />
PRACTICE COURTS<br />
WATER<br />
FOOD<br />
PUB FACILITIES<br />
WELLNESS<br />
RACQUET<br />
STRINGING<br />
FITNESS CENTRE<br />
POOL & WHIRLPOOL<br />
CELL PHONE USE<br />
PARKING<br />
OTHER<br />
Showers, washrooms & day lockers available in the New Wing.<br />
Day lockers available in the washrooms and hallway. Locks<br />
available for purchase $9.99 incl. tax. Can use own locks.<br />
Towels available in the New Wing Washrooms/ The Shoppe.<br />
Conventional tennis attire (colours allowed).<br />
Available Saturday, Aug. 19 noon-6pm and Sunday Aug. 20<br />
7am-8am. You can book through the Pro Shoppe one day in<br />
advance for 1/2 hour practice courts. No courts are available<br />
outside tournament hours and practice times.<br />
Fountains available in viewing area in front of Courts 5, 6, 11,<br />
and 12. Bottled water available at the Pro Shoppe. Closed<br />
containers on court.<br />
Bistro: Cash or debit. No AMEX.<br />
The Lounge will be open Monday to Friday 5pm-11pm.<br />
Physio, massage, and spa services available. Call 604-269-8919<br />
or visit the Pro Shoppe and book an appointment.<br />
Stringing is available 7am-9pm. The Shoppe also sells<br />
clothing, racquets, gifts, and food and beverages, including<br />
alcohol.<br />
No access, but spinning bikes will be available for warm up in<br />
the viewing area by Courts 9, 10, 11, and 12.<br />
No access.<br />
Hallways for all calls, texting allowed in all areas.<br />
Free parking available in the Parkade in stalls that are<br />
not marked “Members Only”.<br />
Play Control and Hospitality Desks are in the Billy Mitchell Room<br />
located near the Pro Shoppe on the second level.
THE ARBUTUS CLUB - SOCIAL CALENDAR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
MONDAY, AUGUST 21 ST WELCOME BBQ 6:30 - 9:30 PM<br />
Join us for our Down South Barbecue. Grilled BC Salmon, Beef Brisket, Baby<br />
Back Ribs and more (with vegetarian options) served with southern sides that<br />
will stick to your ribs. Don’t miss this one as it will be one of the highlights of<br />
the tournament. This function is for all players and ticket holders.<br />
WEDNESDAY AUGUST 23 RD MARGARITAVILLE 5:00 - 8:00 PM<br />
Join us for our Roof Top Happy Hour. $4.00 beer and coolers plus our<br />
fantastic Rooftop menu is also available<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES<br />
During the tournament:<br />
BISTRO DAILY 6:30 AM - 9:00 PM<br />
Offering a comprehensive menu, including many healthy options, salad<br />
bar, and a beautiful outdoor patio.<br />
THE LOUNGE/SPORTS BAR NIGHTLY 5:00 PM - 11:00 PM<br />
Casual menu featuring dinner specials every evening.<br />
OTHER<br />
Food and beverage payment method is cash and/or credit card (no<br />
surcharge) for non-members.<br />
Outside food and beverages may not be brought into the club.
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
HOST CLUB<br />
LOCKER ROOMS<br />
& LOCKERS<br />
TOWELS<br />
COURT ATTIRE<br />
PRACTICE COURTS<br />
WATER<br />
FOOD<br />
RACQUET STRINGING<br />
SPORT SHOP<br />
FITNESS CENTRE<br />
POOL & WHIRLPOOL<br />
CELL PHONE USE<br />
PARKING<br />
OTHER<br />
Shower facilities plus day lockers are available at the<br />
club, held by a deposit.<br />
In locker rooms and by the courts.<br />
Appropriate tennis attire that is predominantly white<br />
in colour. Each article of visible clothing may not<br />
have more than 20% colour. This includes hats and<br />
warm up suits. Non-marking shoes are required.<br />
Two courts on Saturday, Aug. 19 from 7am-9pm. In<br />
addition, four courts will be available for warm-up from<br />
Aug. 20-26 from 7am-8:30am. These courts can be<br />
booked one day in advance, for ½ hour through JTC<br />
Reception 604-224-2348 commencing on Friday, Aug.<br />
18. .<br />
Water fountains available. Bottled water for sale -<br />
closed containers on the courts<br />
Food available from 9 am - see more details on page 9<br />
Stringing is a 3-day turnaround time.<br />
No Sport Shop currently however, tennis balls, grips,<br />
etc. are available for purchase at Reception Desk.<br />
No access.<br />
No access.<br />
No cell phone usage anywhere in the club.<br />
Club lots for Members only, free street parking is<br />
available.<br />
No courts available outside tournament play and<br />
practice times.
JERICHO TENNIS CLUB - SOCIAL CALENDAR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
Sublime taste with a side of West Coast beauty<br />
With a menu that rivals any fine dining establishment in the city and a grand view of<br />
the mountain range, gleaming Pacific Ocean, and Vancouver’s city lights, Jericho’s<br />
dining spots are the perfect settings to enjoy a wonderful meal.<br />
Reflecting BC’s healthy West Coast lifestyle, dishes from our sumptuous menus are<br />
made with only the finest, freshest ingredients and beautifully presented to your table.<br />
Join us daily for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Our friendly and courteous staff is<br />
always available. Please see below for our hours of operation.<br />
Please note that due to the Sun & Surf Squash Tournament the kitchen will<br />
be closed at 3pm on August 19th. The Third Floor (Restaurant & Bar) is<br />
reserved for this event for the evening.<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES<br />
KITCHEN HOURS<br />
Monday - Sunday 9:00 am - 9:30 pm<br />
Breakfast served from 9:00 am - 3:00 pm<br />
PATIO HOURS (weather permitting)<br />
Lunch Full Service<br />
Monday - Friday 11:30 am - 2:00 pm<br />
Saturday & Sunday 10:00 am - 2:00 pm<br />
DINNER SERVICE<br />
Monday - Sunday<br />
5:00 pm - 9:30 pm<br />
OTHER<br />
Food and Beverage payment method is cash and/or credit card (no<br />
surcharge) for non-members.<br />
Outside food and beverages may not be brought into the club.
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
HOST CLUB<br />
LOCKER ROOMS<br />
& LOCKERS<br />
TOWELS<br />
COURT ATTIRE<br />
PRACTICE COURTS<br />
WATER<br />
FOOD<br />
SPORT SHOP<br />
RACQUET<br />
STRINGING<br />
FITNESS CENTRE<br />
POOL<br />
CELL PHONE USE<br />
PARKING<br />
Guest change rooms and showers available. day lockers<br />
are available and can be checked out at the Racquet<br />
Office.<br />
In locker rooms and by the courts.<br />
Proper tennis attire is mandatory and must be worn by all<br />
guests while using the tennis courts. Leggings and tights<br />
must be accompanied with a skirt or shorts. Light and<br />
smooth soled, non-marking tennis shoes are the only<br />
shoes allowed on court. Guests who do not have the<br />
proper dress code will not be allowed to play.<br />
One court on Friday Aug. 18th: 4pm-10pm; two courts<br />
on Saturday Aug. 19th: 3pm-10pm. Contact the<br />
Racquet Office to book a ½ hour time: 604-241-3707.<br />
Water coolers located by the courts. Bottled<br />
water for purchase at the Racquets Office and<br />
the Cabana.<br />
Food and beverages are available in the Snack Shop<br />
and at the Cabana (e.g. Sandwiches, salads, snacks<br />
and Hot Food).<br />
Tennis accessories (grips, socks, armbands,<br />
dampeners, etc.) available for purchase in the Racquet<br />
Office.<br />
Available-turnaround time is 1 hour -24 hours,<br />
depending on the availability of the Stringer.<br />
No access.<br />
No access.<br />
Cell phones must be turned off or on Silent Mode while<br />
on club property. Cell phones may be used for silent,<br />
two-way communication by text. Voice calls may be<br />
made or taken in designated areas only. These are<br />
confined to the Club parking lot, the indoor tennis<br />
breeze-way and the telephone alcove in the upper<br />
hallway.<br />
Parking is available for all guests.
RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB - SOCIAL CALENDAR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES<br />
KITCHEN HOURS<br />
Monday - Friday<br />
Saturday & Sunday<br />
7:30am – 7:00pm<br />
6:00am – 7:00pm<br />
The Snack Shop serves sandwiches, salads, soup, baked goods, hot food,<br />
coffee, tea, bottled beverages, and water.<br />
OTHER<br />
Food and Beverage payment method is Debit or credit card (no<br />
surcharge) for non-members. Cash is accepted at the Cabana.<br />
Outside food and beverages may not be brought into the club.
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
HOST CLUB<br />
LOCKER ROOMS<br />
& LOCKERS<br />
TOWELS<br />
COURT ATTIRE<br />
Shower facilities available in the Tennis Centre.<br />
No Day lockers available.<br />
In locker rooms and by the courts.<br />
Each article of visible clothing (incl. accessories such<br />
as hats, head & wrist bands) must be predominantly<br />
white in colour with no more than 10% colour trim.<br />
Coloured warm ups must be removed within 20 min.<br />
Coloured tennis shoes are allowed.<br />
PRACTICE COURTS Practice courts will be available on Saturday, Aug. 19<br />
from 2:30-7:30pm. Courts can be booked for ½ hour<br />
by calling the Tennis Centre at 604-266-9165 on Aug.<br />
19 as of 9am.<br />
WATER<br />
FOOD<br />
SPORT SHOP<br />
FITNESS CENTRE<br />
CELL PHONE USE<br />
PARKING<br />
OTHER<br />
Water is available in the Tennis Centre and near<br />
the courts. Bottled water is available for<br />
purchase. Closed containers must be used on<br />
the courts.<br />
Sandwiches, Power Bars, Salads and Fruit available<br />
in the Tennis Centre and at the Outdoor Tennis<br />
Courts.<br />
The tennis Pro Shop is owned and operated by<br />
Rackets and Runners, located at 3880 Oak Street. Tel:<br />
604-733-9211. The store will be open for stringing<br />
services with a 24 hour turnaround. There will be no<br />
on-site racquet stringing.<br />
No access.<br />
No Voice Cell Phone use is permitted on club<br />
premises.<br />
There will be an area reserved by the outdoor<br />
tennis courts for parking for all players and<br />
guests.<br />
Non-members do not have access to the SGCC<br />
clubhouse.
SHAUGHNESSY GOLF COUNTRY CLUB - SOCIAL<br />
CALENDAR<br />
SPECIAL EVENTS<br />
SUNDAY, AUGUST 20 TH | 6pm-8:30pm<br />
Gala event hosted by the Shaughnessy Golf Country Club<br />
An exquisite evening taking place inside the clubhouse and outdoors on the<br />
lawn, with complimentary appetizers and paired-beverages. An opportunity<br />
to enjoy the wonderful setting, while connecting with old friends, on the first<br />
day of the tournament. This function is for players only.<br />
Dress attire at this function is Smart Casual. No denim (jeans) or tank tops.<br />
If you’d like to attend and didn’t reply when you entered the tournament,<br />
please contact Suzanne Brenton: brentons@shaw.ca. The deadline is<br />
August 10.<br />
FOOD & BEVERAGE VENUES<br />
KITCHEN HOURS<br />
Tennis Centre Office<br />
Outdoor Tennis courts<br />
8:00am – close<br />
8:00am – dark<br />
A limited amount of food and beverage is available. There will be tea, water,<br />
Gatorade, muffins, sandwiches and fruit.<br />
OTHER<br />
Cash and credit card are accepted at both venues.<br />
Non-members do not have access to the SGCC clubhouse.
FACILITIES & SERVICES<br />
SATELLITE CLUBS - RAIN DELAY<br />
IN CASE OF RAIN:<br />
Do not assume you will not be playing.<br />
We have access to indoor courts and the information will be posted on the front<br />
page of the tournament website.<br />
UBC Tennis Centre<br />
www.recreation.ubc.ca/tennis<br />
6160 Thunderbird Blvd.<br />
Vancouver V6T 1W5<br />
604-822-2505<br />
No lockers, towels, sport shop.<br />
Paid Parking in parkade or in lot.<br />
Food available nearby.<br />
North Vancouver Tennis Centre<br />
www.nvrc.ca/facilities-fields<br />
280 Lloyd Avenue<br />
North Vancouver V7P 3H3<br />
604-983-6483<br />
No lockers, towels, sports shop.<br />
Parking on street.<br />
Food available nearby.<br />
North Shore Winter Club<br />
www.nswc.ca<br />
1325 East Keith Road<br />
North Vancouver V7J 1J3<br />
604-985-4135<br />
Water in locker rooms and in hallway near courts.<br />
No towels.<br />
Parking on street or in underground parking.<br />
Food and beverage available for purchase.
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: VANCOUVER LAWN<br />
TENNIS & BADMINTON CLUB<br />
BEGIN: VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 3211<br />
GRANT MCCONACHIE WAY, RICHMOND, BC<br />
V7B 0A4<br />
1. Head northwest on Grant McConachie Way<br />
2. Continue on Grant McConachie Way<br />
3. Continue onto Arthur Lang Bridge/Marine Drive SW<br />
4. Keep right at the fork, follow signs for Granville Street E/City<br />
Centre/Centre-ville/BC-99 N and merge onto SW Marine Dr<br />
5. Continue onto Granville St<br />
6. Turn left onto 15 Ave<br />
END:<br />
VLTBC 1630 WEST 15TH AVENUE VANCOUVER<br />
(604) 731-2191
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: THE ARBUTUS CLUB<br />
BEGIN:<br />
VANCOUVER LAWN TENNIS & BADMINTON CLUB<br />
FROM: 15TH AVENUE & FIR STREET PARKING LOT<br />
(604) 731-2191<br />
1. Turn right onto Fir Street<br />
2. Take the 1st right onto 16 Ave W<br />
3. Turn left onto Arbutus Street<br />
4. Turn left onto 29 th Ave Bikeway/Nanton Ave<br />
END:<br />
THE ARBUTUS CLUB<br />
2001 NANTON AVENUE, VANCOUVER<br />
(604) 266-7166
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: JERICHO TENNIS<br />
CLUB<br />
BEGIN:<br />
VANCOUVER LAWN TENNIS & BADMINTON CLUB<br />
FROM: 15TH AVENUE & FIR STREET PARKING LOT<br />
(604) 731-2191<br />
1. Turn right onto Fir St<br />
2. Turn right onto 16 Ave W<br />
3. Turn right at Dunbar St 200 m<br />
4. Continue onto Dunbar Diversion<br />
5. Continue onto Alma St<br />
6. Turn left onto Point Grey Rd 300 m<br />
END:<br />
JERICHO TENNIS CLUB<br />
3837 POINT GREY ROAD, VANCOUVER<br />
(604) 224-2348
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: RICHMOND<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
BEGIN:<br />
VANCOUVER INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT: 3211 GRANT<br />
MCCONACHIE WAY, RICHMOND, BC V7B 0A4<br />
1. Follow Grant McConachie Way E<br />
2. Turn right onto Aurora Connector<br />
3. Turn left onto Miller Rd<br />
4. Take No. 2 Rd to Steveston Hwy<br />
5. Turn right on Russ Baker Way S<br />
6. Continue onto No. 2 Rd<br />
7. Turn left onto Steveston Hwy<br />
END:<br />
RICHMOND COUNTRY CLUB: 9100 STEVESTON<br />
HWY, RICHMOND, BC (604) 277-3141
LOCATION & TRANSPORTATION: SHAUGHNESSY GOLF<br />
COUNTRY CLUB<br />
BEGIN:<br />
VANCOUVER LAWN TENNIS & BADMINTON CLUB<br />
FROM: 15TH AVENUE & FIR STREET PARKING LOT<br />
(604) 731-2191<br />
END:<br />
1. Head east on 15 th Ave W toward Fir St<br />
2. Turn right onto Fir St<br />
3. Turn right onto 16 th Ave W<br />
4. Turn left on Arbutus St<br />
5. Turn right onto King Edward Ave W<br />
6. Turn left onto Blenheim St<br />
7. Turn right onto 41 st Ave W<br />
8. Slight right onto SW Marine Drive<br />
9. Turn left onto Kullahun Dr<br />
SHAUGHNESSY GOLF & COUNTRY CLUB<br />
4300 SW MARINE DR., VANCOUVER<br />
(604) 266-4141
TOURNAMENT HOTELS<br />
Hilton Vancouver Airport Hotel<br />
www.vancouverairport.hilton.com<br />
5911 Minoru Blvd.<br />
Richmond V6X 4C7<br />
604-273-6336<br />
Park Inn & Suites by Radisson<br />
www.parkinn.com<br />
898 West Broadway<br />
Vancouver V5Z 1J8<br />
604-872-8661<br />
Residence Inn Marriott Downtown Vancouver<br />
www.residenceinnvancouverdowntown.com<br />
1234 Hornby Street<br />
Vancouver V6Z 1W2<br />
604-688-1234<br />
ALL PLAYERS: IMPORTANT - PLEASE READ THIS CHANGE FOR <strong>20<strong>17</strong></strong><br />
All players who have lost a singles match in the Main Draw MUST INDICATE TO THE TOURNAMENT<br />
DESK THAT THEY WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THE CONSOLATION SINGLES DRAW for that event.<br />
If you do not communicate to the tournament desk that you want to play, you will NOT be<br />
included in the consolation draw.<br />
If you decide to not participate, please communicate this as well with a reason for your decision. All<br />
matches up to and including the semi-finals will provide an opportunity for the losers of those matches to<br />
continue on and play at least one more match.<br />
If you do not communicate to the tournament desk that you want to play, you will NOT be<br />
included in the consolation draw.<br />
VIEW DAILY TOURNAMENT DRAWS: http://bit.ly/2upn9D7. Link also available at: www.vanlawn.com
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