Our US Open On-Court Experience
is this Monday (9/2).
Parking:
We are recommending Blue Zone and Orange Zone (highlighted on the map below). Since there is a Mets Game, we can no longer use Yellow Zone. Please use this link and where it says "search for a route destination" enter "Blue Zone" OR "Orange Zone" (not both).
Check-in Time: The USTA is very firm on a 7:30 AM arrival. Please do not be late. We have zero wiggle room on this.
Check-in Location: Once you have parked, you will need to head to the East Gate for 7:30am check-in. David Dinken's Circle is a good landmark. iPhone users: Here are the Google Maps directions you will enter after you have parked. Please give yourself ample time to park and walk over.
Once checked in, players, chaperones and coaches will receive wristbands, t-shirts and court assignment. We will not receive our court assignment until check in. Please note, ONLY player(s), Murray Hill coaches and confirmed chaperone(s) may enter with the Murray Hill group.
Non-chaperones: If any additional friends or family members with purchased tickets are coming to watch our demo, they must enter through the main gate (gates open at 9:30am). (They will have plenty of time to get to our assigned court.) Note for non-chaperones: If you haven't purchased tickets yet and are still interested, click here. If tickets are still available, a "Session 15" Grounds Day Pass will allow you to see the On-Court Experience (regardless of court assignment).
Player Attire:
Your child will be provided with a Net Generation shirt that is theirs to keep. White bottoms (skirt or shorts) are mandatory. The Net Generation shirt that your child will change into will be provided once you arrive. No hats please. Players should wear non-marking tennis shoes (i.e., no black bottoms).
Outside items:
• Racquets will be provided. Please do not bring one. A quick note on racquets: they will be red ball sized. If your child currently plays on orange, green or yellow, please mention this to your child ahead of time.
• Click here to see a list of prohibited and bag size restrictions.
Day Breakdown:
After 7:30AM Check-in. As soon as everyone in our group is accounted for, we will receive our wristbands. Please keep these on. This wristband is your "ticket". From there, the Net Generation team will escort our group onto the grounds through security and to our designated meeting spot. The staff will recap a few housekeeping items. We will then have some prescribed amount of time (TBD that day) to use the restrooms, change and explore the grounds before returning to the same meeting spot.
Just before players head to court. Players will give any extra items to their chaperones to hold. Parents will be escorted to the demo viewing location. Our two designated coaches will line players up in position. Your child will be given a racket and ball to hold. The USTA team/Murray Hill coaches will escort the players onto the court. They will run one lap around the court while waving to the fans. They will complete their lap and find their spot on the court (the coaches will help them), opposite another Murray Hill player and start rallying. The rally lasts about ten minutes. During the demo, players are encouraged to do handshakes and high fives after completing a rally. Once players hear an announcement to stop playing, they go to the net and have a group picture taken. After the picture, players run off the court the same way the came in. Again, our coaches and USTA volunteers will be there to help them every step of the way. Players will then meet their chaperones back at the designated meeting spot.
After the demo concludes. We will be escorted out once the demo is complete. Players and chaperones are welcome to stay and watch the remaining day session matches.
Please let us know if you have any questions. The best way to reach us is via text. Again, our texting line is (833) 601-0174.
We're looking forward to an unforgettable day!
-Your Murray Hill Tennis Team