TOURNAMENT CANCELED
Due to the rain and lack of drying conditions later today, we have canceled the rest of play for this weekend. Hope to see you all at our Polar Doubles tournament in February!
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6:15AM WEATHER UPDATE - NO-AD SCORING
We are dry as of 6:15am, but due to the forecast we will play no-ad scoring today. On the deuce point, the receiver gets to choose which side the serve goes to and that will be the deciding point for that game.
All weather updates will be posted on this website. Weather updates will not be available via the CTP front desk.
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UPDATE (11am Thursday)
Due to the chance of rain on Sunday, unscheduled matches on Sunday for Mixed doubles could begin as early as 9:30am.
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DRAWS POSTED!!! - Information about Sunday Schedule
Draws have been posted, please check your match times for Friday and Saturday. Men's, Women's and Mixed Doubles matches that are currently unscheduled will have match times posted by 7pm Saturday. This decision was made so that the Tournament Director can schedule the day in more efficient manner. On Sunday, Men's and Women's Doubles could start as early as 8am, and Mixed Doubles will not start before 10am Sunday.
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Tournament Schedule - We will attempt to avoid Saturday night (Halloween)
We will be attempting to schedule the tournament such that it avoids Saturday night as much as possible. This will mean somewhat longer days on Friday and Sunday.
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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! I bet there are other players just like you looking for someone else to register first!
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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. Login to your account at the USTA TennisLink Home Page. 2. Click on "Tournaments" in the top left. 3. Click on "My Quick Links." 4. Follow instructions to self-rate.
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Restrictions to Entry
Adults Only (18+). 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.
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Limited Draws
Draws will be limited to 32 participants
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FRIDAY PLAY
Matches scheduled for Friday, October 30th could begin as early at 5:00 PM, if draws dictated.
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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 in writing by email (Bill.Reynolds@townofcary.org). 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 and show up in a timely manner. Check 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.
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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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Entry Type
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 26, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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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
Please email all questions and communications to Derek.Mayo@townofcary.org. This will help provide us with a paper copy regarding all concerns, withdrawls, changes, etc. Thank you! The phone number for the Front Desk at the Cary Tennis Park is (919) 462-2061 All withdrawls must be done by email. Please email all questions and communications to Derek.Mayo@townofcary.org. This helps provide us with a paper copy regarding all concerns, withdrawls, changes, etc. Thank you!
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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, October 25, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703905515 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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