Tournament Reports
Players - Schedule Conflicts
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Cold Weather Update!
Players, All tournament matches are being played as scheduled. Earliest matches start at 10am, and the latest starts at 5:30pm. Please dress warmly!!! Lots of layers!!! Hand Warners!!!
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LIMITED EVENTS
A player may enter only TWO (2) events. Please do no request to enter more than two event!
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Hospitality while Playing the Polar Doubles Tournament
Western Wake Tennis Association will be generously offering: 1) Light snacks on Friday, Saturday and Sunday 2) Continental breakfast on Saturday and Sunday morning 3) Lunch from 11-2 on Saturday.
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Selection of Players
Nothing to lose to register to play! If a division in this tournament does not have sufficient entries, your credit card will not be charged for either the entry fee or the tennislink service/processing fee. Don’t be left out. Register now!
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Entry Information
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, February 8th, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. This a doubles ONLY tournament, and you must have your partner's USTA number at registration. If you do not elect to pay your partner's entry fee, please remind your partner that they need to go through the entry process, as well. Only USTA members can register online
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NTRP SELF-RATING
All players need to have an NTRP rating prior to playing this tournament. If you do not have a rating, you can self-rate yourself by:
1. Go to: www.nctennis.com. 2. Click on Tennislink under Quick Hits on the right side of the page. 3. Login to your USTA account, or CREATE an account (right side of the page in RED) if you do not currently have one. Player will need to have a current USTA #. 4. Click on "Self Rate" under the "Find NTRP Rating info" search box 5. Follow instructions and answer questions provided
if your minimum rating allowed is higher than you anticipated, make sure to click on the link to file a self-rate appeal.
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Junior Player Age Restrictions
This is an ADULT NTRP tournament. However, juniors are allowed if they are at least 16 years of age by the beginning of the tournament. Secondly, they must go through USTA NTRP self-rate process.
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Restrictions to Entry
Maximum number events allowed to enter: 2 events only! Because of difficulty of scheduling only two (2) doubles, OR 1 SINGLES & 1 DOUBLES events are allowed to be entered. If you have special scheduling requests, please email tournament director prior to entry deadline. There is NO guarantee that request for special scheduling can be granted.
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FRIDAY PLAY
Matches scheduled for Friday, February 13th could begin as early as 5:00 PM.
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COMBO MIXED DOUBLES ELIGIBILITY
Mixed Combo 5.0-9.0 Doubles with the players’ combined ratings not exceeding the Combined NTRP level and with no more than One (1) point difference in players’ NTRP ratings
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FORMAT AND SCORING
The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation). All matches will play best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point match tiebreaker played in lieu of the 3rd set. A Coman Tiebreak will be played. n the event of inclement weather, the tournament committee reserves the right to change the scoring to an abbreviated system.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on "Edit Registration," then "Withdraw." You will need your original confirmation number. All withdrawals after entries close must be sent BOTH in writing by email (andy.skakle@townofcary.org) and by phone to the tournament site (919 380-4262). Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline/selection will not be refunded their entry fee.
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SEEDING
This tournament's seeding will be done in accordance with USTA Regulations. They will be compiled and examined by the Head Referee, Tournament Director, and members of the Tournament Committee. Factors to consider in seeding (taken from "Friend at Court"): Seedings merely represent the Committee's subjective ratings of the various players' chances of winning the tournament. These ratings may not be based on whim, caprice, or hunches, but instead shall be justified by a reasonable amount of factual evidence, including, but not limited to, rankings, current records, types of surface, and particularly head to head encounters. Two outstanding doubles players playing together for the first time should be considered for a place on the seeded list.
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Directions to Cary Tennis Park, 2727 Louis Stephen
Directions to Cary Tennis Park: Directions from anywhere in N.C. to the Cary Tennis Park 2727 Louis Stephens Drive From northwest of Cary to Cary Tennis Park: From Interstate 40 East, take exit #278 on the right. Go 0.2 miles. Turn right onto NC -55 South. Go 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Morrisville Carpenter Road. Go 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Carpenter-Upchurch Road. Go 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Louis Stevens Drive. Go 0.8 miles. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park.
From south of Cary to Cary Tennis Park: On NC 55, cross US 1 at Apex and continue on NC 55. Go 6 miles. Turn right onto High House Road. Turn left onto Carpenter Upchurch Road, Turn right onto Louis Stephens Dr. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).
From southeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park: From Interstate 40 West coming into Raleigh, pass exit #301 and bear left onto I-40 West/I-440/Inner Beltline. Go 8 miles. Take exit #293A onto US 64 West / US 1 South (not north) Go 2 miles. Take the exit on the right onto Cary Parkway. Go 5 miles. Turn left onto High House Road. Turn right onto Davis Dr. Turn left onto Preston Village Way. Turn left onto Circle on the Green Dr. Turn left onto Upchurch Meadow Rd. Turn Right onto Louis Stephens Dr. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).
From northeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park: After reaching I-440 South/Inner Beltline, continue south on this Interstate past exit #16 toward Durham. Continue with the set of directions above labeled "From southeast of Raleigh", starting at step 1. (Exit #16 is in the same area as exit #301 in those directions.) From northwest of Cary to Cary Tennis Park.
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Important: Parking on Louis Stephens Road
Important Note: PARKING on Louis Stephens Drive is prohibited. Violating vehicles may be cited and/or towed. Overflow parking is available at the Green Hope Elementary School Parking Lot directly across the street (Louis Stephens) from the Cary Tennis Park, plus there is an additional parking area at the North End of the tennis facility which is specifically designated as an overflow parking lot for the Cary Tennis Park.
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PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their next match time. Match times may change for various reasons including inclement weather, scheduling conflicts, etc. Please check tournament website often for updated match times, and tournament information.. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS.
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NCTA Rain Policy
NCTA Rain Policy for all sanctioned tournaments 1. Any division where play has begun – no refund 2. Any division where no play has begun – a partial refund after deductions for actual expenses. 3. All completed scores must be reported. Incomplete matches are recorded as ABANDONED(match started but Referee decided not to complete) matches. Matches never started are recorded as UNPLAYED 4. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee if the entire tournament is canceled due to inclement weather. 5. Check the alternate scoring methods for inclement weather.
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COURT SURFACE
All matches will be played on hard courts
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Balls used for play:
New Wilson US Open Extra Duty tennis balls will be used for this tournament.
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Water/Ice/Restrooms
Cary Tennis Center - Water coolers are not available on individual courts. Please bring your own water containers with you to play. Both, water and ice are available at the courtyard level adjacent to the locker rooms. Ladies and Gentlemen Restrooms are located at the courtyard level, and at two comfort stations on the West and North sides.
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Communications and Questions - Tournament Director
All withdrawal requests must be by email, If this is after tournament registration deadline, tournament entry fee will not be refunded. Please email all questions and communications to andy.skakle@townofcary.org. This helps provide us with a record regarding all concerns, withdrawals, changes, etc. Thank you!
Cary Tennis Park Front Desk - 919 462-2061
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Playing a Tournament for the 1st Time?
1). Please dedicate your weekend to the playing your scheduled tournament matches. 2). Check tournament website often for match times, and tournament information. Initial match times will be posted no later than 5pm Wednesday, January 11th. 3). After finishing a match, please report scores promptly! There will another match waiting for the court you just vacated. 4). We want your tournament experience to be superb. There may be occasions when delays may occur as courts open allowing your scheduled match to be played. Thank you, The Tournament Committee
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, February 8, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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