Last Updated: February 12, 2018 at 2:45pm (CST)
EVENT: Egypt Futures (Moved to Cairo) F15, F16, F17
- ITF has moved the venue to Cairo. This event was previously set for Sharm El Sheikh.
- Deadline for the first event: Thursday, April 5, 2018.
- All events are 64 Qualify Draw / 32 Main Draw
- 3 Events in Cairo, Egypt.
- Tournament Week of April 23, April 30, May 7 of 2018.
- First Qualifying Event April 21 (Sign-in 20th).
- All three at the same location.
- Tournament site and practice courts at the same location.
- There are no Wildcard Tournaments.
- The tennis ball is Dunlop Fort (Type 2).
- JC Team will provide the event balls during practice in Egypt (and in Houston).
- Qualifying Cost $40.00 (USD) per event.
- Pro Team Tour CO-OP Fee $12.00 per day, per player while in Egypt.
- JC Team will work with Tournament staff/officials to produce the best possible outcome for favorable match times and practice court times.
- Tournament matches "first-on" start at 10:00 am.
AIRLINE: Turkish Airlines
- The average flight is $90.00 round trip to and from Houston, Texas - IAH (airport). DO NOT Purchase Until You Confirm With JC.
- We will leave Tuesday, April 17 through Monday, May 14.
- LEAVE: Flight TK34 (to Istanbul) & T694 (to Cairo)
- RETURN: Flight TK691 (to Istanbul) & TK33 (to Houston)
- You may be eligible for a tax return in the airport based on your ticket purchase. Ask at time of purchase.
- JC Team recommends players fly from Houston.
- If in Houston, a ride will be provided for players to the airport as a courtesy of JC Team.
- AIRPORT SHUTTLE to TOURNAMENT SITE/HOTEL (in Egypt): $25.00 per car (if we have an odd amount of players riding JC Team will pay the $25.00). This is only applicable to players traveling from Houston.
- TRAVEL VISAS: You must have a visa to enter Egypt. U.S. citizens can obtain a renewable single-entry 30-day tourist visa on arrival at Egyptian airports for a 25 USD fee.
HOTEL: TBA - Cairo Hotel
- This is the official tournament hotel/ resort has not been released.
- JC Team will reserve rooms (beds) with Tournament Staff/Director.
- Up to 3 beds per room and 3 players.
- **Players must pay upon arrival $65 per day (total of $455.00). This is an estimated fee, the fee will be posted when available.
- Players must pay for one week in advance per payment.
- Players may pay with credit or debit card (Master Card or VISA Card), or cash (US Dollars, Euros, and British Pounds).
- For any reason, if we check out of the Hotel prior to the week ending, we will be refunded the unused days (**$65 per day).
TENNIS TRAINING BLOCK: Request
- Please ask coach regarding practice opportunity.
BUDGET: By The Numbers
- These numbers are a little high.
- Based on
Airfare: $925.00
**Hotel/Food: $1,700
String Labor: $250
Q-Entry: $120
Co-Op: $264
MISC: $400
Airport Shuttle: $25.00
TOTAL: $3,684.00
Proud JC TEAM Sponsor
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US Embassy in Cairo
5 Tawfik Diab Street
Garden City, Cairo
Egypt
Telephone:
(20-2) 2797 3300
Fax:
(20-2) 2797 3200
(click for website)
Email:
ConsularCairoACS@state.gov
WEATHER:
Cairo
(or click)
AIRLINE:
Turkish Airlines