TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
Players and Parents, We are very disappointed that we were not able to hold the tournament this weekend. We appreciate your cooperation in standing by as we continued to hold out hope. We always look forward to our L5 events and know for many it was a first tournament experience. Although we incurred some expenses, the Charlotte Tennis Association has made a decision to issue full refunds, minus the TennisLink fee. The refund checks will be mailed by the end of the month. This is a busy time for our organization and we appreciate you patience with our efforts to issue 100 checks.
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WADDELL LANGUAGE SCHOOL
7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte, NC. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
All matches are scheduled at the Tournament Headquarters location, which is Park Road Park (PRP) - 6220 Park Road, Charlotte, 28210. From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn left onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn right onto Tyvola. Follow Tyvola to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. (The auxiliary site, Waddell School (WS) is located at 7030 Nationsl Ford Road.)
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TOURNAMENT START TIMES
Play will begin at 5:00PM on Friday evening. Players should check-in at their match site not less than 30 minutes prior to their first round match. Draws and match times will be posted by Wednesday evening.
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DRAWS & MATCH TIMES
Draws are limited to 32 participants. Selection will be posted on Tuesday, November 3 and draws will be posted online by Wednesday evening, November 4. All matches will be scheduled at Park Road Park. Please make sure to carefull check your match time. Click on Draws and select the appropriate age division from the drop down box. Prior to and throughout the course of the tournament, it is the player's responsibility to verify that their match times/locations are accurate. Schedule changes may be unavoidable due to weather and/or withdrawals.
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FORMAT & SCORING
Format will be a Feed In Consolation, where players who lose in the main draw are fed into the consolation. Players are fed in through the quarterfinals.. The scoring for the Main Draw and Consolation will be best of three sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. In the event of inclement weather an alternate scoring method may be used.
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BOYS & GIRLS 8s & UNDER FORMAT/SCORING
Boys and Girls 8&U will use the 10 and Under Tennis format with court size of 36 feet and red low compression balls. Players must use 19", 21" or 23" junior racquets. Kids play best 2 out of 3 games with each game being first to 7 points. Players must serve overhand or underhand into the service box, but may drop hit on the second serve. It is a Co-Ed format and volunteers will be on court to assist with scoring.
The event will be held at Park Road Park on Saturday, November 7 from 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM, including a brief parent and player meeting before play begins. Players should check-in by 8:15 AM.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The Medical Release Form is required by USTA and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to provide a telephone number where you can be reachded during the tournament. A signed form is extremely important in the event your child requires emergency medical assistance and you are not at the court site. Please download and bring with you to check-in otherwise the form must be completed at check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on "more info" to access a copy of this form.
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
Check in will be available starting at 4:00PM on Friday, November 6 at the headquarters site. Players should plan to check-in 30 minutes prior to the start time of their match. Please be sure to have a signed Medical Release (printable from this website below) with you for check-in. If you were provided an entry voucher, please bring that to check-in as well. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON COURT IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on “Edit Registration,” then “Withdraw.” There are no refunds after the tournament entry deadline has passed. You will need your original confirmation number or credit card number that was used to register. After the online deadline has passed, all withdrawals must be communicated by e-mail to Tournaments@CharlotteTennisAssociation.com. Once the tournament has started, withdrawals must be emailed AND called into the tournament officials.
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ARE YOU NEW TO TOURNAMENT TENNIS?
If you are a junior player who has never played in a tournament, please read the attached document (along with your parents). This short guide provides all the details to make your first tournament an enjoyable experience. Click on "more info" to access.
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SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO
All parents are required to participate in a onetime viewing of the USTA NC sportsmanship video. A computer is required to view the video using the following link:
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3-MINUTE REST PERIOD
There is a mandatory 3 minute rest period after a second set when a match tiebreak is played in lieu of a third set. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and should be timed by the official. A player who is not ready to play after the 3 minute rest break would receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game would be issued. A junior player who needs a toilet/change of attire break should take it after the 3-minute rest period. However, a player who chooses to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3-minute rest period waives the right to further coaching. A player has reasonable time to complete a toilet/change of attire break. Any player who does not take a toilet/change of attire break shall remain on court or in an area near the court designated by an official. No player may receive coaching during the toilet/change of attire break because coaching is limited to the 3-minute rest period.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. Each year the CTA recognizes a boy/girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor. Sportsmanship Awards are sponsored by Queen City Tennis Shop.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Winner and Finalist of the Main Draw, and the Winner of the Consolation round.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The CTA will use Wilson tennis balls for this tournament. Please note that 12s will be playing with the green low compression ball, 10s with the orange low compression ball and 8s with the red low compression ball.
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THANKS TO MECKLENBURG PARK AND RECREATION!
The CTA would like to thank Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for use of their facilities and the support of their staff, making this event possible. Click on more info for details on the Park's Department.
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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, November 1, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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