UPDATE: Saturday April 19
NEW TIMES ARE POSTED, PLEASE CHECK ONLINE FOR TIMES
B&G10s = ON SCHEDULE at BARBER PARK
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Hats & Shirts
If you did not receive a hat & shirt please come by SPENCER LOVE on Saturday during the tournament to pick up.
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PLAYER PARTY on Saturday Night at Spencer Love
There will be a Players' Party Saturday April 19 at Spencer Love Tennis Center from 600PM - 800PM.
Food and beverage provided.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING NC LEVEL 1 TOURNAMENT
Late Entries - The deadline for this tournament is Saturday, April 12 at 11:59pm ET (one minute before midnight). As per USTA North Carolina regulations, NC Level 3 and above tournament do not allow late entries, so register in a timely manner!
We used the 4/1/14 list for seeding as directed by the NCTA
Doubles - All players must play doubles in the same division they are playing singles.
Limited Draws - All divisions are limited to 32 players each.
Selection Process - Because this is a NC Level 1 event, the following Selection Process is being used: - Top 32 players applying from the latest USTA NC Standings list - The names of the players who have been selected will appear as "Competitors." Alternates are listed in the Report section.
Alternates - The Alternates by Event report will be updated as it changes. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.
It is the Alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status does change providing the correct information is on your membership profile. Once an Alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately.
Doubles - Doubles entries are accepted online only before the registration deadline. Any changes in teams after the deadline would be considered late entries, and are thus not allowed as per USTA North Carolina regulations. So, be sure to sign up online with your partner's USTA number before the deadline. Doubles play will start and finish on Friday, April 18.
Surface - The 12s & 14s will be played on clay. The 10s, 16s & 18s will be played on hard courts.
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Close Eligibility
By
registering online for this tournament, I, or if a junior, my parent or
guardian certify that I am in compliance with the following statement.
“I hereby certify
that I am domiciled in, and a resident of, the State of North Carolina and will
have been so for 30 days preceding the start of this tournament; and that
during the current ranking year, I have not entered, nor do I intend to enter,
any closed tournament in any other USTA District (State) or in any other USTA
Section, other than the Southern Section; and that this certification is made
to determine eligibility for this tournament and is made under penalty of
disqualification by the Tournament Committee from entry, suspension, denial of
any ranking or any other appropriate action by the North Carolina Tennis
Association.”
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Draws are limited to 32 for singles & 16 doubles teams
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TIMELINE
Tue, Oct 15, 2013 - Entries Open Sat, Apr 12, 2014 @ 11:59pm ET (one minute before midnight) - Entries Close Mon, Apr 14 by 5:00pm - Selection Lists and Alternate Lists posted to Tournament Website Tue, Apr 15 by 5:00pm - Draws and First Match Times posted Fri, Apr 18 - Practice Courts Open at 2:00pm, Doubles play begins at 3:00pm Sat, Apr 19 - Practice Courts Open at 7:15am, Singles play begins at 8:00am Sun, Apr 20 - Practice Courts Open at 7:15am, Play continues at 8:00am Mon, Apr 21 - Practice Courts Open at 7:15am, Play continues at 8:00am
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FORMAT, SCORING, BALLS
Match Formats - 18s, 16s, 14s, 12s Divisions Singles - Singles play will
not begin before Saturday at 8:00am. The format is Feed-In Consolation
thru Quarterfinals (FICQ). Consolation Finals will be played out. All 18s, 16s, and 14s main draw matches will play two sets with a 10-point TB in lieu of the 3rd set.. All 12s main draw matches and all 18s, 16s, 14s, and 12s consolation matches will play a 10-point match tiebreaker instead of a full 3rd set unless noted otherwise. Pro Penn Marathon Regular-Duty Tennis Balls will be used.
Doubles - Doubles play may begin Friday beginning at 3:00pm. The format is Single Elimination (SE). Matches will be 8-game pro-sets with a 7-point tiebreaker at 8-games all.
Match Formats - 10s Divisions Singles - The
10-and-under divisions in this tournament will play matches using the
ORANGE compression ball. These divisions will play 2-out-of-3 sets.
Each set play AD SCORING and go to 4 games with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 4-all. 10s matches will also play a 7-point tiebreaker instead of a 3rd set. Players in the 10s must use racquets no longer than 25-inches.
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PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their
next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check the website often
for updated match times. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30
MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE
ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. This tournament has a lot of matches to be played, and there will be no exceptions for lateness (i.e. traffic, etc.)
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES
If you are not selected for this tournament but wish to play this
weekend, consider playing the Racquet Club Spring Fling (703934314) or the Chapel Hill Country Club Championships (703950814)
First, notify the TD to remove you from the alternate list. Then
register before the online deadline for the NC L4 Racquet Club Spring Fling or the Chapel Hill Country Club Championships.
more info
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PARENT ALERT AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS
The Parent Alert and Medical Release is required by
USTA/NC prior to playing matches. Parent/Guardian must sign. Bring
your signed form with you to registration. This form must be filled out
for each player for every tournament. A link to the form can be found
by clicking "more info" below.
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USTA SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO
USTA/North Carolina requires a one-time viewing
of this video by ALL parents. If you have not viewed this video, you
must use your computer to do so. A link can be found below by clicking
"more info." Instructions on turning in the form can be found on the
video.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline - Go to the Tournament Website
and click "Edit Registration" on the right side of your screen, then
"Withdraw." From there, you can withdraw. If you do not know your
Confirmation Number, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below
"Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you; you must do this yourself. You
will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before
registration closes.
Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline -
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament.
All withdrawals after "Entries Close" must be sent BOTH in writing via
email (to the Tournament Director's address above) AND by phone to the
tournament site.
Withdrawing During the Tournament - You must get approval from the Head Referee at the
main site. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have
properly withdrawn. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it
will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE
PHONE!
Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee.
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IMPORTANT JUNIOR SUSPENSION NOTES
Please note the rules below pertain to ALL sanctioned North Carolina and Southern tournaments: 11.
"A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When
entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned
tournaments, if any part of the tournament is scheduled to overlap
unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and
concurs in writing." 12. "Player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player's entry is accepted in another tournament."
What if played on an Alternate List? There are two options: 1.) Stay on the Alternate Lists in hope of getting into the tournament. 2.) Withdraw from the Alternate Lists so you can legally enter another tournament.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Greensboro-High Point Airport Marriott - Tournament Host Hotel; 336.665.6520
Junior State Championships Start date: 4/18/14 End date: 4/20/14 Last day to book by: 4/15/14
Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate:
* Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport for 89 USD per night Book your group rate: Junior State Championships >>
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TOURNAMENT SITES
Matches will be played at the following sites. Click the "more info" link below to go to Google Maps and use the addresses listed.
Main Tournament Site: Spencer Love Tennis Center (SL on draw) - 3802 Jaycee Park Dr., Greensboro, NC 27455
Latham Park Tennis Center (LP on draw) - 905 Cridland Rd., Greensboro, NC 27408
Piedmont Indoor (PI on draw) - 21 Oak Branch Rd, Greensboro, NC 27407
Simkins Indoor Sports Pavilion at Barber Park (BP on draw) - 1500 Dan's Rd., Greensboro, NC 27401
Grimsley High School (Grim on draw) - 1 Campus Dr., Greensboro, NC 27408
***Greensboro Day School ***(GDS on draw) - Courts are where Brandt Lake Farm Road runs into Lake Brandt Road, next to 4616 Lake Brandt Road.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, April 12, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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