10am Final Update
Unfortunately, due to the continued rain, we are cancelling the tournament. This will be the final update. We hope that you will join us next year as this is always a really fun event and one that we hate to cancel.
The USTA rain policy is stated below in the tournament notes.
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8am Sunday Update
There has been a constant drizzle in Chapel Hill so all of the courts are still under water. We will begin to squeegee once that tapers off and have an update at 11am with no matches starting before 1pm.
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Sunday 6:30am Weather Update
It is currently raining at The Farm and no courts are open. Right now, we will push matches back 1 hour with no matches starting before 10am. This message will be updated no later than 8am.
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1pm Weather Update
With the continuous rain and wet conditions, we are postponing the tournament until tomorrow. We are hopeful that we will be able to play some matches. There will be different match times and sites so please check the draw to see when and where you will play. All matches will check in at The Farm. An update will be posted tomorrow morning no later than 7am for court conditions. There may be an update for early morning matches tonight if the rain continues through the evening causing and inevitable delay.
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9:30am Saturday Weather Update
With the continued rain, the match times will be pushed back for today. We will have a final update at 1pm with no matches starting before 3pm. Please check back around 1pm for this final update.
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8am Court Update
Courts at The Farm are currently completely underwater and it has continued to rain on and off. We will have an update at 10 and no matches will be played before 12pm at this time. The radar is showing on and off rain for the rest of the day so please check back before you drive to The Farm.
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8:00 PM Friday September 25th Weather Update
With the continued rain, we will be unable to begin matches at 8:00am. Matches will begin no earlier than 10:00am Saturday September 26th. An update will be made no later than 8:00am. If the rain continues through the night this start time may change so please check the website for updates. Again, next update no later than 8:00 am. As soon as the rain ends we will begin making efforts to dry the courts and begin play. We hope to see you tomorrow.
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Weather Update
We are writing this message with the most optimistic tone. With the current forecast, we are going to update 1st match start times no later than 6:30am Saturday morning. Those times are of course weather dependent so please check the website before you head over to play. We understand that some people are driving further than others so will try to update as early and as often as we can.
Also note the additional site (Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center) and directions. Some matches may be played at this site. All Matches Will Check-in at The Farm.
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Alternate Site
The Cone-Kenfield Tennis Center has been added as an site for some draws. The address is 211 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517.
From I-40- Take 54 towards UNC campus and turn left onto Friday Center Drive. Slight left at the end of Friday Center Drive and then left onto Skakle Drive. Tournament matches will be played on outdoor courts behind the indoor building. Check-in will be at the gazebo in the middle of the outdoor courts.
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Inclement Weather Update
With rain in the forecast over the next few days and this weekend, please check this website regularly for updates on court conditions, match times and match sites. We will have daily updates with weather information and any changes to the tournament as we get closer to the weekend.
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Tournament Information
This tournament is a unique DOUBLES ONLY event where you get a chance to hone your skills for the High School and Collegiate levels. This event is scheduled for Saturday September 26th and Sunday September 27th. Some Draws will be completed in one day while others will not.
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BG10s Orange Ball
The BG10s division will use the Wilson ORANGE ball on the 60ft court Racquets may be no longer than 25"
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BG-12s-18s
All BG12s-18s will use FULL compression YELLOW ball on the 78ft court.
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Scoring Format
BG 12s-18s 8 game pro sets (with set tiebreak played at 8 games all)
BG 10s WILL USE A 6 GAME PRO SET (with set tiebreaker played at 6 games all) Divisions with only ONE match will play a 2 out of 3 regular set with 10point Tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd set
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Directions to Site
From I-40- take exit 273 onto NC-54 East toward Chapel Hill. In 1.6 miles turn left onto Barbee Chapel Road. Go .6 miles and turn right onto Alice Ingram Circle. (You will see a large white sign at the drive). Parking lot and courts are on your left with additional parking on the right. #1 Alice Ingram Circle, Chapel Hill, NC, 27517
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Rain Policy
NCTA Rain Policy for all sanctioned tournaments: Any division where play has begun – no refund Any division where no play has begun – a partial refund after deductions for actual expenses
In the event of rain on Saturday, matches will be moved to Sunday and match scoring may change. All changes will be determined by referee and posted on the website.
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USTA Sporstmanship 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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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.
more info
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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, September 20, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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