TOURNAMENT TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR DIRECTOR MEDICAL 2007 MEDICAL INFORMATION INFORMATION PACKET PACKET I 2009

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INDEX Sport Sciences and Medicine Programs and Services Athlete Care ........................................................................................................................................................................ 3 Massage Therapy .............................................................................................................................................................. 3 Athlete Assistance ............................................................................................................................................................ 3 Prevention and Education .............................................................................................................................................. 4 Medical Outreach and Medical Advisor .................................................................................................................. 4 Functional Biomechanical Assessment .................................................................................................................. 4 Equipment Assessment.................................................................................................................................................. 4 Nutrition and Hydration Consultations .................................................................................................................... 4 Tournament Physician Requirements Qualifications/Responsibilities .................................................................................................................................... 5 Liability Insurance .............................................................................................................................................................. 5 Onsite Supplies/Set-up ................................................................................................................................................... 6 Emergency Plan.................................................................................................................................................................. 6 Massage Therapy Requirements Massage Room .................................................................................................................................................................. 7 Massage Therapy, ............................................................................................................................................................. 7 Complimentary Hotel Rooms ....................................................................................................................................... 7 Tournament Training Room Requirements Training room ..................................................................................................................................................................... .8 Fitness Area/Locker Room Requirements Fitness Area ......................................................................................................................................................................... 9 Locker Room........................................................................................................................................................................ 9 Tournament Security Requirements Locker Room and Training Room ........................................................................................................................... 10 Tournament Supplies—Medical On-Court .............................................................................................................................................................................. 10 Biohazardous Materials Procedure................................................................................................................11-12 Tennis Anti-doping Program……………………………………………………………... ............................................................ 12 Tournament Performance Food Service Requirements General Information ..................................................................................................................................................... 13 Performance Food service Guidelines for Professional Tennis Players .............................................. 14 Example of Food Service Layout (Photos) ........................................................................................................... 15 ATTACHMENTS Tournament Physician Information Form

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SPORT SCIENCES AND MEDICINE SPORT SCIENCES & MEDICINE SERVICES It’s a competitive world, and to be contenders, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour athletes must perfect their game. There is more to tennis than knowing how to play; superior health and well-being are part of every winning strategy. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour’s team of health care professionals takes a progressive approach to prevention, treatment and rehabilitation in sport sciences and medicine, specializing in tennis and women’s health issues. The Sport Sciences and Medicine Department (SS&M) offers comprehensive primary care which includes: athlete care programs, state-of-the-art therapy and massage therapy, as well as other high performance services.

PRIMARY CARE ATHLETE CARE Comprehensive health care of athletes includes treating the whole person. Athlete care incorporates physical therapy, athletic training and medical services. Athletes who require first aid, emergency care, health or medical services seek the advice and treatment from the Tour’s Primary Health Care Providers (PHCP’s) and Tournament Physicians. The on-site PHCP’s and Tournament Physicians work directly with each athlete to deliver health and medical care. This service is carried out through a comprehensive evaluation and treatment plan, which emphasizes manual therapy techniques and functional therapeutic exercise. Using the Injury Tracker documentation system, all athlete care issues are well coordinated and communicated to all SS&M team members. The PHCP’s will provide an objective and measurable approach to prescribing individualized, sport-specific therapeutic exercise programs for each athlete. These exercise programs begin by focusing on the timing, stability and strength of core muscles followed by functional and tennis-specific exercises which, when combined, is a key to unleashing power and minimizing the occurrence of injury. The overall program objective is to assist the athlete in achieving her unique health and fitness goals and contributing to her overall success and performance in women’s tennis. Follow-up services are offered to all athletes to ensure continued care throughout the year, both on and off the road. This followup is conducted by the Sony Ericsson WTA SS&M team which directly coordinates the appropriate care for an athlete or communicates with the athlete’s personal medical team to streamline the health management of the athlete and ultimately provide the most comprehensive care.

MASSAGE THERAPY Our licensed massage therapists (MT) work with each athlete to prepare, treat, and assist in the recovery and maintenance processes. Each MT uses a variety of sport massage therapy techniques with the ultimate goal of keeping our athletes at their highest level of performance. Massage therapy service is available at all Sony Ericsson WTA Tour tournaments. Core Sony Ericsson WTA Tour therapists provide services at both International and Premier level events; this service is complemented by qualified local massage therapists.

ATHLETE ASSISTANCE Provides athletes with educational and preventive strategies to enhance their on-court performance and cope with the many challenges of professional tennis. Assistance can be accessed through monthly education topics, the Athlete Assistance phone services and website, and via trained on-site staff, including the SS&M and PRO U™ departments.

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SPORT SCIENCES AND MEDICINE PREVENTION AND EDUCATION Prevention is the key to success. The Sony Ericsson WTA SS&M team includes preventative measures which help our athletes stay at their individual level of peak performance. Through education and preventative programs, our goal is to establish a solid foundation leading to healthy, fit, strong athletes by minimizing the potential for injuries and maximizing opportunity to perform at the highest level of play. • We keep our athletes up-to date with the latest trends in sports medicine prevention by distributing monthly “Physically Speaking” topics, available on-site on the Player Zone. • We track each athlete’s physical health through our Sport Specific Annual Physical Examination. This allows our team to assist in setting yearly performance goals for the athlete. • Design individualized programs to meet our athletes’ training goals while targeting injury prevention based on the annual physical examination results. MEDICAL OUTREACH AND MEDICAL ADVISOR The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Medical Advisor acts as the primary medical consultant for Medical Services which directly manages the medical aspects of athlete care as well as providing medical support services throughout the year. Each Tournament provides a Medical Doctor on site at all times during the tournament to address the athletes medical needs. Specialists are available at each tournament, as needed. When seeking health or medical care at home, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour SS&M team assists the athletes with finding of a medical professional, which may include: physicians, physical therapists, certified athletic trainers, sports psychologists, nutritionists, podiatrists and massage therapists.

OPTIONAL PERFORMANCE-ENHANCEMENT SERVICES FUNCTIONAL BIOMECHANICAL ASSESSMENT The Tour PHCP’s offer comprehensive assessment of the athlete’s functional biomechanics, which may include foot mechanics, stroke mechanics, and the relationships between biomechanics and functional sport-specific movements. Based on results of the assessment, and in coordination with Athlete Care services, individual treatment plans are created to address an athlete’s functional biomechanics for performance enhancement. EQUIPMENT ASSESSMENT Service is provided for Sony Ericsson WTA Tour athletes who require equipment intervention such as custom orthotic devices, shoe evaluations and high performance clothing. The SS&M team incorporates the assessment of various aspects of equipment in relation to injury prevention and performance. Our team consults with outside experts and works with equipment manufacturers to provide input into the design of shoes and equipment specific to the elite female athlete’s needs. NUTRITION and HYDRATION CONSULTATIONS “Eat and Drink to Win” is our motto. We are pleased to work with USANA Health Sciences Inc., who provides nutrition and hydration assessments to Sony Ericsson WTA Tour athletes via Registered Dieticians throughout the year. These assessments incorporate the variables and demands of the lifestyle of the female tennis athlete and offer comprehensive counseling and consultations suited to meet the needs and goals of our athletes.

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TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN - Onsite Supplies and Set-up •

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A separate, private area for physician examinations must be provided and equipped with padded treatment table, lockable cupboard for medications, desk and chairs. The Physician area also requires a telephone/fax machine and internet connection is required for necessary medical documentation, confidential correspondence and consultations. Please ensure that the Tournament Physician provides: ∗ Necessary on-site supplies and medications as listed in the Tournament Physician Information (including Epi-pen for anaphylactic shock, inhaler for asthma, wheel chair, crutches, stretcher etc...), ∗ Has the appropriate access to hospital/emergency facilities near the tournament. ∗ All medications and intravenous bags must be within their expiration date. ∗ Additionally, the Tournament Physicians are required to review and sign off on the Medical Coverage Checklist with the Primary Health Care Provider (PHCP) point person onsite, prior to the start of the tournament.

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The above requirements must be ready and in place by 9:00 a.m. the day of Qualifying sign in.

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The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour SS&M Team treats the players ONLY. The players must be treated in a private, “Players Only” area. Separate arrangements should be made for the care of spectators, officials, staff and volunteers in a separate area. Although the tournament physician’s main duties are medical coverage for the players, the Tournament Director may seek assistance from the Tournament Physician to provide spectator and staff medical coverage. However, the priority will be to care for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour players.

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It is requested that a private medical channel on the walkie talkies is provided for use by the PHCPs and Tournament Physicians. If matches are taking place on courts other than the main site, coordinated efforts should be made with medical staff to ensure adequate coverage and supplies

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EMERGENCY PLAN [All Tournaments] •

The Tournament Director should be prepared for medical emergencies and evacuations in case of disasters. A “communication plan” for court calls and emergencies should be arranged and reviewed with the Tournament Organization, Tournament Physician and Sony Ericsson WTA Tour SS&M Team prior to the beginning of the tournament. The Primary Health Care Provider (PHCP), point person, will discuss this with the Tournament Physician upon arrival at the tournament.

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The Tournament Physician[s] should be certified in CPR. It is recommended, that separate medical staff, such as first aid or paramedics, be appointed on site, to care for spectators and tournament staff.

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TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN REQUIREMENTS TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN -Qualifications/Responsibilities •

The Tournament Physician must specialize in orthopedic, internal medicine or primary care sports medicine, and have specialized knowledge in sports and tennis medicine.

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Tournament standards require that the number of physicians working a tournament must be limited to 2 or 3 for better continuity of care for the players.

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The Tournament Director must appoint a Chief Tournament Physician to Co-ordinate the local Medical Team. Should the Tournament Director need assistance with the selection of the Chief Tournament Physician contact Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences & Medicine Team at [email protected].

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All Tournament Physicians must participate in a telephone pre-event preparation meeting with Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences & Medicine Team prior to the beginning of the tournament. This meeting should take place two months prior to the start of the tournament.

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Treatments provided by the Tournament Physician to the players on-site must be free of charge.

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The Tournament Physician Standards & Expected Duties are attached to assist in the selection of a qualified physician.

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The Tournament Physician[s] must be on-site at least 30 minutes and preferably 1 hour prior to the start of matches and on-site at all times during play and until up to an hour after the end of play for both Qualifying and Main Draw matches at all Tournaments.

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The Tournament Physician must be available and on call at all times during after play hours, including the day before qualifying matches start in case of emergency.

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Physician[s] must be fluent in spoken and written English; the official language of the Tour is English. It is critical that the players and the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour team are able to communicate with ease with the Tournament Physician[s].

TOURNAMENT PHYSICIAN - Liability Insurance •

Please ensure that the Tournament Physician[s] has the appropriate certification/license for your jurisdiction, and carries the appropriate professional liability insurance. The physician is not covered by the Tour’s insurance. Unless otherwise approved by the Tour, each Tournament Physician must obtain and maintain throughout the entire Tournament, medical malpractice insurance in an amount of not less than US$1,000,000 with an insurance carrier acceptable to the Tour. Such policy must provide coverage for the Tournament Physician while performing services for Tour players and/or at the Tournament venue. The Tournament Physician liability insurance shall name the WTA Tour, Inc., its directors and officers, employees and agents (the “Insured Parties”) as additional Named Insureds with respect to any claims or suits brought against the Insured Parties, regardless of the court of jurisdiction, arising out of the negligent act or omission of the Tournament Physician. All Physicians must supply the onsite PHCP with copies of these requirements. Copyright © WTA Tour Inc., All Rights Reserved

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MASSAGE THERAPY REQUIREMENTS MASSAGE ROOM •

Rooms, or space, large enough to house the number of Massage Therapists working the tournament is required.

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A minimum of 30 sheets and 30 towels per day per Massage Therapist, water and towels, must be provided.

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Easy access to a sink for washing hands, adequate ventilation, temperature and suitable lighting should be provided.

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A desk, table or counter top for supplies; chairs for players; waste bin, one rolling stool per Massage Therapist and a lockable cupboard should be provided.

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It is required that each PHCP and Core Massage Therapist assigned to the event has access to a high speed internet connection of 1 MB or greater. This can be provided through individual DSL/ADSL connections, an individual ASDL line with a router and cabling to provide individual connections or a WiFi router providing adequate Internet service to the group.

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Partitions available for privacy (if sharing room with the Primary Health Care Provider or other Massage Therapist(s)).

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Massage Therapist(s) should provide their own portable massage therapy table.

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In order to be compliant with the Tennis Anti-doping program, usage of products other than what is supplied by the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour is prohibited. The Sony Ericsson WTA Tour will provide Tour approved Massage Therapy lotion to be used by the massage therapists.

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All of the above requirements and recommendations should be operable and ready by 9:00a.m. of the day of Qualifying sign in.

COMPLIMENTARY HOTEL ROOMS One (1) complimentary hotel room should be provided at the official tournament hotel for the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour Core Massage Therapist from at least the day before the Main Draw through the final day of the tournament.

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TRAINING ROOM REQUIREMENTS TRAINING ROOM [All Tournaments] •

The Primary Health Care Providers [PHCP] will require one large, clean room with electrical outlets and/or extension cords, adjacent to the locker room and close to the courts (see size specifications in 2009 Rulebook)

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One padded, adjustable treatment table, in good repair and sanitary condition, must be provided per PHCP. Additionally, it is requested that at Grand Slams and Premier events that adjustable (electric or hydraulic) treatment tables are provided. Should the Tournament Director need assistance with sourcing hydraulic tables, contact Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences & Medicine Team at [email protected].

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A secure long distance/international telephone line for emergency purposes and it is required that each PHCP and Core Massage Therapist assigned to the event has access to a high speed internet connection of 1 MB or greater. This can be provided through individual DSL/ ADSL connections, an individual ASDL line with a router and cabling to provide individual connections or a WiFi router providing adequate Internet service to the group. •

An adequate supply of ice (preferably crushed ice) placed in an ice chest, cooler or ice machine, towels, clean sheets, and bottled, non-carbonated water for the players, should be well stocked and replenished throughout the day.

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A large wall mirror should be provided.

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A desk for computer set up, tables or a counter top for medical supplies, one chair and/or rolling stool per PHCP(s) and a lockable cupboard for medications must be provided.

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A two-way radio is required for each Primary Health Care Provider and each Tournament Physician (s). It is requested that a private medical channel is provide on this for use by the Tournament Physician(s) and PHCPs.

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It is requested that a live TV score monitor or radio system be provided for court updates during match play.

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For sanitary purposes, it is recommended that Tournaments provide metal waste bins with lids and be pedal controlled in order to reduce the handling of infected waste. Additionally, a sink with dispensed soap and paper towels are needed within the training room for proper hand washing, as recommended by the Centre of Disease Control (CDC) and World Health Organization (WHO).

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All of the above requirements should be operable and ready by 9:00 a.m. the day of Qualifying sign in.

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Premier tournaments should make best efforts to provide a private room/area for players to receive treatment from their personal health care providers and fitness professionals. The room/area should be accessible and professional (ie. Not under stairwells, in players lounges, hallways, general gym areas and tournament staff areas). Copyright © WTA Tour Inc., All Rights Reserved

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FITNESS AREA/LOCKER ROOM REQUIREMENTS FITNESS AREA [All Tournaments]

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Arrangement should be made for a fitness center to be available to the players. The fitness center should include a variety of cardiovascular equipment, strengthening equipment and a flexibility and relaxation area including such equipment as a stationary bike, treadmills, free weights, resistance bands, non-burstable exercise balls, foam roller, and stretching mats. Please inform the PHCP onsite so the information can be posted in the training and locker rooms. Please provide this information prior to the tournament, to Nicky Dunn, Sony Ericsson WTA Tour, who can include this information in the Tournament Fact Sheet. Her e-mail address is: [email protected]

LOCKER ROOM [All Tournaments] •

A secure “Players Only” locker room facility must be provided. It must include changing and bathing rooms and afford privacy to the players. It is suggested that the Tournament posts a sign and security personnel outside the locker room to ensure limited access.

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It is requested that shelving and lockers be provided for storage of players’ belongings. Additionally, towels, toiletries, including dispensed soap/shower gel, shampoo, hair conditioner, paper towels, tampons and sanitary towels should be provided for the players use, in the locker room.

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There should be good ventilation and temperature control. Showers must have hot water with appropriate reserves for players’ use.

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The locker room must be kept clean and sanitary and towel bins must be provided.

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For sanitary purposes, an attendant or cleaning staff should follow the CDC and WHO health and sanitation guidelines when cleaning all surfaces in the training room, medical room, locker room, bathrooms and other common areas at the event. Especially important are counter tops, doorknobs and bathroom fixtures that may have been contaminated with body fluids. The floor of the training room should also be thoroughly cleaned each night after completion of treatments or morning prior to the start of treatments.

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Tournaments must make best efforts to provide locker room facilities for both female and male coaches.

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SECURITY REQUIREMENTS SECURITY- LOCKER ROOM AND TRAINING ROOM [All Tournaments] •

Security must be provided at all times outside the training room, locker room and Tournament Physician’s office allowing only players and approved staff to enter.

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Security must be provided from the day before Qualifying, through the completion of the Tournament.

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A female locker room attendant must be in charge and there must be sufficient security to protect the players’ personal belongings, from the start of play until the completion of play.

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Please note that pets should not be allowed in the locker room or training room.

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The training room and Tournament Physician’s office should be locked or secured when the tournament is not in session.

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We recognize and appreciate the important role mobile phones play in running Tournaments as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Nevertheless, certain advances in mobile phone technology (such as the introduction of camera phones) may require additional security considerations in order to preserve the safety and privacy of players and guests on-site. Particularly sensitive areas of Tournament grounds may include player locker rooms, training rooms and the Tournament Physician's office. Please ensure that appropriate restrictions and limitations on camera phones are enforced.

ON COURT SUPPLIES –MEDICAL [All Tournaments] •

Each court must have a supply of bottled, non-carbonated drinking water, WTA-approved electrolyte replacement drinks in sealed bottles (in connection with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program) and an ice chest filled with ice in case of an injury (with a supply of plastic bags, 23 per court/match).

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On-court supplies must be checked and re-stocked prior to each match, or set as needed.

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At outdoor Tournaments, sunshades (umbrellas) must be provided to shade the players’ chairs.

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In extreme heat conditions, fans, and buckets of ice water/with towels placed inside are required on court, this is to reduce players’ body temperature and implement safety precautions. In extreme weather conditions it is recommended that match start times are adjusted, for the health and safety of the players so they are not playing in the hottest time of the day.

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All Sony Ericsson WTA Tour events are required, due to occupational health and safety reasons, to dispose of bio-hazardous waste products in accordance to the management guide lines set by the CDC and WHO.

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ON COURT SUPPLY REQUIREMENTS BIOHAZARDOUS MATERIALS PROCEDURE ∗

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Bio-hazardous waste is classified as: ∗ Sharps [Syringes, needles, lancets, scalpel blades and any other equipment capable of cutting or penetrating the skin] ∗ Liquids—body fluids, whether loose or in containers [e.g. bottles]. ∗ Solids—Specimens from the body [e.g. waste biopsies] ∗ Soft Waste—Gloves, masks, disposable dressing trays, empty bottles/ containers and any disposable protective equipment. The PHCP will supply bio-hazardous sharps waste containers as well as bio-hazardous small plastic bags for use in the training room. The Tournament Physician is required to supply the Tournament with at least two Spill Kits that can be used on court to dispose of bio-hazardous waste. It is recommended that the Spill Kits are kept with court services and the following procedures followed should there be any bio-hazardous waste on court:

On Court Procedures for the management of Bio-hazardous Material • If there is Bio-hazardous Material on court the Chair Umpire will suspend play. • The Chair Umpire will call the PHCP and Tour Supervisor to court. • The PHCP will attend to the player. • If the Bio-hazardous Material (bandages, towel etc…) is confined to the player the PHCP will ensure that medical gloves are worn at all times when handling the player and any soiled material. • The PHCP will place all soiled materials in a Bio-hazardous Material waste bag and dispose of this bag through the Tournament Physician. • If Bio-hazardous Material (more then one towel, player chair, etc…) has contaminated the court surface and/or the surrounding area, the Tournament Supervisor will call Court Services to court. • Court Services personnel must be trained and will be responsible for the removal of Bio-hazardous Material from the court and proper cleaning with germicidal/antimicrobial surface disinfectant for hard and grass surfaces and counteractant/absorbent clean for clay surfaces on the infected area • Court services personnel will wear medical gloves when handling all Biohazardous Material and dispose of it using a Bio-hazardous Material waste bag. Medical Gloves, Bio-hazardous Material waste bags and cleaning products, will be sourced through the Tournament Physician. • All Bio-hazardous waste bags will be disposed of by the Tournament Physician. Play will resume, at the discretion of the Chair Umpire, when the court is cleaned by appropriate Tournament Personnel and bleeding is controlled. If within ten minutes of the PHCP being called to court, the bleeding is not controlled; the PHCP may advise that continued play is detrimental to the player’s health. In that case, the Supervisor/Referee may retire the player from the match. Copyright © WTA Tour Inc., All Rights Reserved

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TENNIS ANTI-DOPING Biohazardous Materials/Procedure Cont. •

Each tournament must provide the aforementioned spill kits, which are maintained by court services, for the proper clean up and disposal of biohazardous material on each court.

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Hand sanitizer should be available on each court for use by ball persons following handling of used towels.

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The Tournament Physician will be responsible for training the onsite court services personnel in regards to the above procedure and in the proper use of the Spill Kits.

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All bio-hazardous waste will be disposed of by the Tournament Physicians appropriately.

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If the Tournament Physicians would like more details in regards to sourcing Spill Kits, contact Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences & Medicine Team at [email protected]

TENNIS ANTI-DOPING PROGRAM [All Tournaments] •

Given the dangers of supplements and other product contamination and the rigors of the Tennis AntiDoping Program, it is critical that all Tournaments adhere to the following guidelines to minimize the possibility of inadvertently providing a player with a contaminated product or supplement: (1) Under no circumstances should tournaments provide players with any nutritional or dietary supplements including common products such as vitamins, minerals, amino acids, herbs or other similar substances. Supplements come in many forms including foods, beverages, tab lets and powders. All nutritional or dietary supplements are at risk of contamination with banned substances and MUST NOT be provided to players.

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USANA is the official health supplement supplier of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour and the only Tour approved supplement. Body Rox™ is the official multivitamin of the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour in 2009. All USANA products are in compliance with the Tennis Anti-doping Program. (2) Water and electrolyte/sports drinks supplied to players in the player lounge, locker room or oncourt (competition and practice courts) should be provided in individual use sealed bottles or cans. Water or electrolyte/sports drinks must not be supplied to players in open containers (i.e.. in open jugs) or open bulk beverage dispensers (i.e.. Igloo style coolers) unless such con tainers or dispensers are monitored and under supervision at all times to prevent sabotage.

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If you have any questions on the Tour approved sport drinks, energy bars or the overall Tennis AntiDoping Program please contact Diana Meyers (Deputy, General Counsel) at 1-727-895-5000 ext 296 or [email protected]

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TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE REQUIREMENTS [All Tournaments] •

Attached are the Performance Food Service Guidelines specific to Professional Tennis Players, in competition, for you to give to the tournament caterer.

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If you desire a more detailed list, or would like your menu reviewed in advance, please feel free to contact Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences & Medicine Team at [email protected]. When planning your catering services, keep in mind that competing athletes consume 1½-2 times the normal portion.

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Bottled, non-carbonated water and WTA-approved electrolyte replacement drinks in sealed bottles (in connection with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program) must be provided at all times in the restaurant area, locker room, player lounge and on the practice and match courts.

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All food and beverages must be properly stored and maintained at an appropriate temperature, which complies with the local health regulations.

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All food and beverages provided by the tournament must comply with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program.

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Practice hours and match schedule will determine when meals should be served. Allow 1 hour before matches, and up to 1 hour after match play has been completed. Limited meal times, outside of this schedule require the preapproval of the Tour Supervisor and in such instances, the Tournament must arrange for alternate on-site player and staff meal arrangements until the player restaurant reopens.

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Have an attendant to help keep food service area neat & clean, replace utensils frequently, stir/check food regularly, clean tablecloths; use cloth draping, flower or centerpieces around the dishes to make it more eye-appealing.

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In addition to daily meals, snacks [bagels, breads, crackers or pretzels, cold cuts, low fat cheese and fresh fruit should be available throughout all hours of play.

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Assorted beverages non-carbonated water, mineral water, fruit juices, Tour approved electrolyte sport drinks (in connection with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program) and a selection of fruit juices or smoothies, coffees, teas, hot chocolates and soft drinks (decaffeinated preferred) should be available throughout all hours of play.

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Salad and sandwich bars are excellent ways to provide a variety of healthy selections.

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TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE GUIDELINES FOR PROFESSIONAL TENNIS [Qualifying-Main Draw] BREAKFAST LUNCH DINNER Assorted bagels, Sandwich Bar to include: assorted low-fat protein Salad Bar to include: mixed green lettuce breads (whole such as lean meats, tuna/chicken salad, tofu, lowwith a variety of light toppings such as aswheat) & muffins fat cheese, lettuce, tomato, pickles, and onions sorted vegetables (tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, peas cucumbers, beets, onion, etc), Yogurt Assorted condiments beans, nuts, low fat cottage cheese or yoFresh fruit Assorted vegetables hot and cold gurt. All dressings should be on the side, inLow sugar cereals Assorted whole fruits and fruit platter cluding olive oil and balsamic or red wine (wheat & muesli) Hot main entrée (choice of 2 including a vegetarvinegar Juices– assortian choice)— ALL sauces should be on the side Fruit platter ment Pasta, Potato or Rice Grilled vegetable platter Low-fat & soy milk Salad Bar to include: mixed green lettuce with a Hot main entrée (choice of 2including a vegeFresh fruit smoothvariety of light toppings such as assorted vegetatarian choice)—ALL sauces on the side bles (tomatoes, carrots, mushrooms, peas cucumies Plain pasta with sauces on the side bers, beets, onion, etc), beans, nuts, low fat cotAssorted meats & Baked potatoes or rice (brown or wild)-both tage cheese or yogurt. All dressings should be on cheeses should have light or no seasoning with topthe side. Please include olive oil and balsamic or HOT ping choices on the side red wine vinegar Boiled eggs Hot vegetable Assorted breads & rolls (please include whole Oatmeal (nonVariety of breads & rolls (whole wheat) wheat) instant) Dessert choices which are low fat and high CarboDessert choices which are low fat and high Grilled vegetables hydrate. carbohydrate

FOOD SERVICE HOURS AND PRESENTATION ♦ Practice hours and match schedule will determine when meals should be served. Allow 1 hour before matches, and up to 1 hour after match play has been completed. (Special orders can be prepared for players in the last match (see pg. 13) ♦ Always serve a plain starch (breads/pasta/potatoes/ rice) with all meals. ♦ All sauces should be served on the side, warmed if necessary as well as a selection of international condiments (e.g. jam, honey, peanut butter, ketchup, etc.) ♦ All seasonings should be light and low in fat with no added oils. ♦ Serve greater amounts earlier in the week, especially if there are day and evening sessions. ♦ Players don’t eat at the same time, so use smaller serving dishes and replenish more frequently to keep foods fresh. ♦ Have an attendant to help keep the food service area neat & clean, replace utensils frequently, stir/check foods regularly, clean tablecloths; use cloth draping, flowers, or centerpieces around the dishes to make it more eye-appealing. ♦ All food and beverages must be properly stored and maintained at an appropriate temperature, which complies with local health regulations ♦ Healthy snacks should be individually packaged and provided throughout the day and evening.

SUGGESTED MENU ITEMS Main Entrée—At least two of the main entrée selections should include protein; one chicken and the other fish (white/light), red meat (lean), turkey or tofu. Desserts --Sweets should be limited (i.e., candies, cookies, doughnut)

Snacks-- Fresh fruit, nuts, raisins, Tour approved sports bar, (in compliance with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program) bagels, pretzels, crackers, dried fruits (not candied), low-fat cheeses and yogurt as well as Pre-packaged, nonperishable take away snacks Beverages -- Bottled, non-carbonated cool water and WTAapproved electrolyte replacement drinks in sealed bottles (in compliance with the Tennis Anti-Doping Program must be available at all times in players’ lounge, locker room, training room and on court. Other beverages may include: , mineral water, skimmed milk, soymilk, juice, tea, coffee, hot chocolate, soft drinks (decaffeinated preferred). Other—Gluten free breads and cereals should be available if needed. Food labeling should be available and a 7 day meal rotation should occur. NOTE: For further recommendations or review of your menu, please contact Nicky Dunn of the Sport Sciences &

Medicine Team at [email protected]

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TOURNAMENT PERFORMANCE FOOD SERVICE EXAMPLE OF FOOD LAYOUT [All Tournaments]

Special thanks to the US Open for sharing this food service layout with the Sony Ericsson WTA Tour

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