The USTA and ITA Announce Upcoming International Collegiate Competition in France, December 6-11.
For the fourth year in a row, the United States has been offered one of 8 spots into the 6th Annual Master’U Event sponsored by BNP Paribas to be held in Rouen, France, December 6-11, 2011. The United States Tennis Association (USTA) has been asked to field a team of six American student athletes, three men and three women, who are currently enrolled in college, plus two current sitting collegiate head coaches. These eight will represent the United States in an international team competition against national collegiate teams from around the world. Last year Team USA finished as the runner-up to France.
The USTA is partnering with the Intercollegiate Tennis Association (ITA) to select the US team. The goal is to reward six high achieving American college tennis players and two coaches with this special educational, cultural and competitive tennis experience.
Player Selection--Players will be selected utilizing the following criteria:
- ITA rankings: the top ranked American man and women from the 2011 ITA Pre-Season National Rankings will be offered a roster spot.
- ITA All-American Championships: the men’s and women’s singles champions (if American) will also be offered a roster spot.
- Remaining roster spots will be selected by a committee of USTA and ITA Coaches and Staff.
- Team members must also represent the highest standards of sportsmanship, leadership, and have outstanding ambassadorial qualities.
Coach Selection—The USTA will select one coach for each gender. To be selected, the coach must be a current sitting head coach and represent the ideals and values of the USTA as well as the ITA and its membership.
Travel—The team of eight will fly to France on December 6th and return to the US no later than December 13th. The USTA will cover the cost of air travel to and from France. USTA Player Development Staff will assist in coordinating team travel. The Tournament Committee in France will cover hotel, food, and transportation costs while in Poitiers. A valid US Passport is required for all selected participants.
Players - Click here to download the player application. Applications are due October 17th, 2011.