Entry Information and Posting of Draw
The draw for this tournament will be posted online by 9:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 8th! The deadline for entry is Tuesday, February 7th at 11:59 p.m. Players may enter only one doubles event for the weekend! We can not take any entries after 11:59 p.m. on February 7th if there are eight teams already in that draw.
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Match Format For the Weekend
We will play best two-of-three sets with a tiebreak in lieu of a third set in all draws (except 10's will play best two-of-three short sets) this weekend.
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All Withdrawals Must be Submitted by Email
All withdrawals must be submitted via email. This is to provide a written copy so there is no confusion. Any player who does not withdraw in this fashion will be noted as a DEFAULT NO SHOW and will be subject to theNC Tennis Suspension System.
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Match Times
All match times after the first round are tentative. All players should be prepared to play 30 minutes after their matches are completed. The girls' divisions will get one hour before their third matches.
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Trophies for This Tournament
Championship trophies will be presented in all events. Second-place trophies and consolation champion trophies (not in 10's which is a round robin) will only be given in the girls' events. Third place trophies will be given in girls' 12's and girls' 14's.
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All Events Will Be Played on Saturday
All events in this tournament will be played on Saturday, February 11th because of the small number of entrants. There will be no play on Sunday unless matches are rained out on Saturday.
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Physical Address for Greene Central High School Tennis Complex
The Greene Central High School Tennis Complex is located right beside of the Snow Hill branch of Lenoir Community College. The address is 818 Highway 91 North, Snow Hill, N.C. 28580.
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One Day Tournament
This is a one-day tournament (Level 4) with draws in each event limited to eight. All teams in an eight draw will play three matches in the compass draw. All matches will be best two out of three sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. The girls and boys 12's, 14's, and 16's will be played on Saturday, February 11th. The girls and boys 10's and 18's will be played on Sunday, February 12th IF all three events on Saturday fill up. If court space permits, we will play 10's and 18's on Saturday too! Players are allowed to play in only one event this weekend, per NCTA policy.
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Sunday Will Be Used as a Rain Date for Saturday's Play
We will use Sunday, February 12th as a rain date if any or all Saturday matches are not completed.
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Our Referee
Our referee will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions and to enforce the rules, but we DO NOT supply line judges for matches. Players are expected to make their own calls in accordance with the procedures outlined in "The Code" in Friend at Court.
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Draw Limits for This Tournament
All draws in this tournament are limited to eight. Each team in a draw of eight will play three matches in a compass draw format.
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Directions from Raleigh via 264
Take 264 East to Wilson (make sure to pay attention when you get around Wendell because 264 splits off to the right while 64 continues to the left to Rocky Mount). When you get on the eastern side of Wilson after having bypassed the town, look for exit to Saratoga several miles outside of town. Exit to Saratoga and you will be on Hwy 91. Hwy 91 turns right in Walstonburg. After you enter Walstonburg, the courts will be about 11 miles down the road on the left.
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Vouchers for High School Players Competing in First USTA Tournament
The North Carolina Tennis Association is again providing tournament vouchers for current High School and Jr. Team Tennis players in North Carolina. The NCTA Junior Competition Committee and Board of Directors want to provide an incentive for those players in North Carolina to get involved in USTA tournament competition.
The NCTA will pay the entry fee for the first tournament a player enters to introduce them to the fun and camaraderie of tournament tennis. To be eligible, a player must not have played in any sanctioned tournament in the past. Players may use these vouchers in any sanctioned junior FUTURES (L5), L4 (NEW this year) or Adult NTRP (provided they allow junior entries) tournament held in North Carolina this year. Futures tournaments are for less experienced competitive players and will provide good competition for new tournament players. Level 4 tournaments offer more experienced competitive play. NTRP Tournaments provide play against adult players of the same level. Vouchers are good for singles OR doubles.
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Seeding Rules and Regulations
more info
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10 & Under Quick Start Facts
RACQUETS/BALLS: Racquet MUST not be larger than 25". Low compression ORANGE ball is used. COURT/LINES: 60 feet long and 21 feet wide (singles) & 27 feet wide (Doubles). Hard courts use painted lines, masking tape or chalk. Clay courts use brush lines, chalk, throw down or nailed tape lines. Net: Height 3 feet, standard tennis court net. SCORING: 10 & Under Scoring: REGULAR ADD SCORING · For all North Carolina 10 and under, Level 1-5 tournament play, the required scoring format, for singles shall be the best of 2 short sets (first to 4 and win by 2), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two (2) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) for the third set. · Doubles matches for 10 and under tournament play shall consist of a regular six (6) game set with a set tiebreak first to seven (7) and win by 2) at 6-6. · In case of inclement weather, singles play shall consist of one regular six (6) game set with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by 2) at 6-6 . CHANGING SIDES: During a set - players will change sides after odd numbered games. During a 3rd set tiebreaker- players will change sides after every 6 points have been played. SERVE: The serve must be hit out of the air, diagonally into service box from the baseline. Change servers after every game. Players will spin a racquet to determine who serves first.
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Medical/Sportmanship Release Form is Required!
All players are required to fill out and sign a medical release form before beginning play in the tournament. Players under 18 must have the form signed by a parent. The form can be accessed at http://nctennis.com/node/43.
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Selection Process for LImited Draws in This Tournament
We will follow NCTA rules in selecting the 32 teams who make each draw. This decision will be solely based on current standings. All players who did not make the draw are considered alternates. If we have a withdrawal, we will call players on the alternate list. Players should consider this when entering draws outside of their age range. Players that are not selected for the draw will not have their credit cards charged.
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Directions from Wilmington
Take I-40 west to near Faison. Take the exit to Goldsboro. Stay on 117 and it will merge with 13 in Goldsboro. Take the 13 North exit to Snow Hill. At the first stop light in Snow Hill, go straight at the second stop light, turn left at the third stop light, turn left. This last turn will put you on Highway 91, and the courts are less than two miles up on the right.
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Directions from Raleigh via 70
Take 40 East until you take the 70 East exit to Goldsboro. Stay on 70 into Goldsboro (watch the signs as there are several new roads going up in the area). At Goldsboro, take the 13 North exit to Snow Hill. When you get to Snow Hill, go straight at the first stop light, left at the second, and left at the third. The last left will put you on Hwy 91,and the courts are about two miles up on the right.
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Three-Minute Set Break in Split Set Matches
A three-minute Set Break will be taken after splitting sets. During this break the players may receive coaching on court. Players are not permitted to leave the court except for a legitimate toilet/change of attire break. A player taking a toilet/change of attire break, for which "reasonable time" is allowed (see court official), may receive coaching during that break. A player remaining on court while the opponent takes a toilet/change of attire break may receive coaching until their opponent returns. Cell phones may be used by players on court to receive coaching during the break. A player taking a toilet/change of attire break may also use a cell phone to receive coaching. Cell phones must be turned off at the end of the 3-minute set break.
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Directions from Greenville
Take 13 South from Greenville. Watch the road signs because 13 will turn to the left twice before you get to Snow Hill. At the first stoplight in Snow Hill, turn right onto Hwy 91, and the courts will be about a mile and a half up on the right.
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NCTA Rain Policy for 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. No tournament may reschedule without the approval of the S & S Committee. 5. If a tournament is unable to complete the tournament within the sanctioned dates, no extensions will be allowed. The tournament will be over. 6. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee if the entire tournament is canceled due to inclement weather.
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Coaching in Split Set Matches
All coaching during split set matches must be done at the fence. We do not allow players to come off the court for coaching at the Greene Central High School Tennis Complex.
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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 Tuesday, February 7, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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