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Sportsmanship Award
Zoe Spence from Chicago, IL
Congratulations !!
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First Match Times
Click "more info" to view an alphabetical "First Match Time" Report.
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Twitter with the Girls' 14 Nationals
I suggest you activate Twitter if you have the equipment !!!
Just log in to Twitter to follow G14Nationals. Search for user "G14Nationals" or click "more info".
To receive text updates through Twitter make sure you activate your mobile device through your twitter account and then turn device updates on for "G14Nationals"
Remember, our Twitter address is G14Nationals
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TennisRecruiting.net
The Tennis Recruiting Network – also known as TennisRecruiting.net – is the premier website for junior tennis. There is something for everyone – junior players, their parents, college coaches, and fans.
Weekly rankings by graduation year show how recruits stack up against each other.
Players can market themselves to college coaches by updating their player profiles – completely free of charge.
Coaches can add players to their “watch lists” and receive email updates about recruit activity.
With extensive information about tens of thousands of recruits – and articles from recruiting experts and former coaches – there is something for everyone at TennisRecruiting.net.
Photographers from TennisRecruiting.net will be at Peachtree City Tennis Center taking action photos on Saturday and Sunday.
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Peachtree City Tennis Center is the Main Site
Peachtree City is a suburb of Atlanta. It is located approximately 24 miles southwest of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport. Below are directions from different points. Peachtree City Tennis Center and Summit YMCA will host play on Saturday-Tuesday. On Tuesday and thereafter all play will be at Peachtree City Tennis Center. It is located next to the intersection of Hwy 54 and Planterra Way on Planterra Way. For a Map Click "more info." The street address is 10 Planterra Way, Peachtree City, GA 30269, although that address may not work with your GPS. See written directions and alternate under "Directions" below.
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ScheduleSaturday July 28, 8:00a.m. Draw made...Tournament Alternate List takes priority thereafter.
(Draws will be posted Friday August 3 at 9:00a.m) Thursday 6:30-8:30 .... Pre-tournament Drill Session 1
Friday 10:00-Noon .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 2
Friday 2:00-4:00 .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 3
Friday 3:00-4:30.... Player Check-in
Friday 5:00 .... Players' Meeting
Friday 5:00 .... Group Picture (A beautiful group in T-shirts)
Friday ~5:30 .... Watermelon for Players, Parents, and Paparazzi
Saturday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up (reservations taken on Friday only)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. .... Singles Match Play begins (2 rounds of Main draw singles and 1 round of consolation will be scheduled.)
Saturday 3:00p.m. .... Doubles Deadline
Sunday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up
Sunday 7:15 a.m. Chapel Service at Peacthree City Tennis Center
Sunday 8:00 a.m. .... Play resumes. (One round of singles, followed by 2 rounds of doubles, will be scheduled.)
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Ground RulesPeachtree City Tennis Center (770-486-9474, ext. 0) is available for practice on the days prior to the tournament.
Court reservations can be made for Thursday and Friday at $10.00 per hour ($5.00 per 1/2 hr), paid in advance and non-refundable.
During tournament play on Saturday and thereafter, covered courts may be reserved, at the same rate.
If there is rain, covered courts will be used for match play and court fees will be refunded.
Metro Tennis Associates (the tournament) takes authority over the outdoor courts at 6:30 Saturday morning.
Practice court reservations for 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 a.m can be made at the tournament desk the day before.
Directions to free off-site practice courts will be available.
The clay courts can not be used by tournament players before or during the tournament.
Summit YMCA Courts are NOT available for practice. They will be used for tournament play only
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Group Picture and Gallery
We hope you will take the time to view the gallery of group pictures from 1985 to 2011. The gallery will surround the tournament desk. See if you can locate former and future stars. Yours will be the 27th (maybe the 28th) in this series of photographs. Before or during the Players' meeting on Friday, August 3, a professional photographer will take a group picture of the 2012 participants in tournament T-shirts. You may order a copy of this picture at the photography booth near the tournament desk. Please arrive in time to be part of this tournament's history.
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Warm-up Courts and Hitting Lessons
Warm-up Courts before start of the tournament:
Warm-up courts can be reserved at the front desk by calling 770.486.9474 ext 0.
The cost will be $10.00 per hour ($5.00 per 1/2 hr) per court.
During the tournament covered courts are available for warm-ups at the same rate.
Directions to free off-site practice courts will be available.
Hitting Lessons:
Pros will be available for hitting lessons during the course of the tournament.
Please contact the front desk (770.486.9474 ext 0) to book the lessons.
The cost is $50.00/hour and $27.00/ ½ hour.
All court bookings and hitting lessons/warm-ups need to be paid in advance - no refunds for cancellations.
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SCROLL DOWN for Airline, Hotel, Rental Car, and complete tournament information
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Planning your stay.
Because of the compass-draw format, no player will be eliminated from singles until sometime on Monday. We suggest that you make hotel reservations for the longest stay that you can imagine. It is often difficult to extend your stay when your daughter advances beyond your expectations. Additonally, rain can always be a factor in when you will actually leave.
We suggest making your airline reservations for the longest period that you anticipate staying. Standing by for an earlier flight is probably cheaper than confirming a later departure date.
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Air Travel Discounts on Delta Airlines
Discounted travel on Delta Airlines is available to attendees.
• Reservations and ticketing is available via www.delta.com. When booking online, select Meeting Event Code and enter the meeting code (NM9RA) in the box provided on the Search Flight page.
• Reservations may also be made by calling our Delta Meeting reservations at 800 328 1111 Mon-Fri 7am-7pm CDT.
• *Please note that there is a direct ticketing fee for booking through the reservation number above.
• Click on "more info" to go to delta.com.
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Rental Car Specials from AVIS
To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D086863. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. Click "more info" to access the Avis tournament website.
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Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree
Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree (770-487-2666), 201 Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City, 30269.
Guest Rooms: Double Occupancy $ 99.00 (USTA Girls' 14 National tournament rate)To register online click "more info."
Rooms are on a space available basis, so reserve as early as possible.
For reservations call 888-270-6222.
Full-service hotel is 1.3 miles from tournament site.
2 Lighted Tennis Courts.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn Left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to Aberdeen Parkway (first street to the left after overhead golfcart bridge.)
Turn Left on Aberdeen Parkway. Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree is the second Left turn off Aberdeen.
Cancellation Policy: Guests must cancel by 6:00 of the day prior to the day of arrival to avoid a one night room and tax charge.
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Holiday Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn and Suites (770-487-4646)
Guest Rooms: $ 99.00 (USTA 14 National's rate) Executive Suites [with mini kitchen]: $119.00
Rooms are on a space availability basis.3 miles from main site and features suites with kitchens.203 Newgate Road, Peachtree City, 30269. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport: Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn left on GA 74 and go ~8 miles to Peachtree Parkway (Large water tank on right and Kedron Shopping Center on Left).
Go to next traffic light at bottom of hill.
Turn Left on Georgian Park (Shell Station hidden in the trees on the corner) and then
immediately left onto Newgate Road at corner of Shell Station.
Hotel is immediately on the left.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
Springhill Suites by Marriott (770-254-8900)
Guest Rooms: $89.00 (USTA 14 Nationals tournament rate).
7.5 miles from main site and 0.5 mile from satellite site.
1119 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan 30265.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport.
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to exit 47.
Turn left.
Go to 2nd traffic light and turn Right.
Hotel is on the left.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day prior to the arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center (770-487-2000), 2443 Hwy 54 W, Peachtree City, 30269.
Guest Rooms: $ 95.00 (USTA Girls' 14 Nationals tournament rate)
Rate is offered until day of arrival based on availability.
Full-service hotel is 1.4 miles from tournament site.
3 Tennis Courts
Click on 'more info' for complete hotel information.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to GA Hwy 54 (first light after overhead golfcart bridge.
Turn Left on Hwy 54 and go Go 0.6 mile through 2 traffic lights and across bridge.
Wyndham is first drive to the left after you cross the bridge over Lake Peachtree.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 24 hours before arrival to avoid penalty.
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Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals
A player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
Refunds
A player accepted into the main draw of this tournament who subsequently withdraws for any reason will not receive a refund.
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ALTA and USTA Release forms
At check-in you are required to submit separate signed ALTA and USTA Release forms. The forms will be available on-site. If a parent is not traveling with the player, your should print a copy of the USTA release by clicking "more info" to send with her. For an ALTA release form delivered to you by e-mail, send your request to 2012g14nat@goodsports.us.
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DIRECTIONS
If you are using GPS or MapQuest, the actual street address (10 Planterra Way) may cause you to miss by 3/4 mile. (198 Panterra Way will get you near the driveway for the covered courts on some systems.)If you are lucky, you will enter Planterra Way from Hwy 54 and the tennis center will be immediately on your left.
Some GPS systems work and some don't.
To be safe, print the written directions in the text under the headings below.
For a map click "more info." (Use the Hybrid view to see the courts.)
If are traveling west on Hwy 54 and miss the turn onto Planterra Way, you can visit GoodSports, a fine sporting goods specialty store at the next traffic light in MacDuff Crossing. We will be able to redirect you to the Tennis Center.
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Directions southbound from Atlanta & Atlanta Airport
The Girls' 14 National Championships will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center, located SW of Atlanta. GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way.
From Atlanta, I-285, I-75, or I-20, take I-85 south to exit 61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City, Hwy 74).
Turn left (south) onto GA Hwy 74 and go approx. 11 miles to GA Hwy 54.
(It is the first traffic light past the overhead golf cart bridge.)
Turn Right on Hwy 54 and go to 3rd traffic light (Planterra Way).
Turn Left onto Planterra way. The Tennis Center is immediately on the left.
If you miss the turn onto Planterra Way, you can visit GoodSports, a fine sporting goods specialty store at the next traffic light in MacDuff Crossing. We will be able to redirect you to the Tennis Center.
For map, click “more info".
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Directions from I-85 northbound from Mongomery, AL
GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way.
From points south, take Exit 47 (Hwy 34, Bullsboro) and turn right (east).
Go approximately 8.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 54.
Go straight ahead on Hwy 54 approximately 1 mile to 2nd traffic light (Planterra Way).
Turn right at the light, Peachtree City Tennis Center is on on the left.
For map, click “more info."
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Directions from Florida (adventuresome?, much shorter than Interstates )
Take I-75 northbound to exit # 205 (GA Hwy 16).
Turn left (west toward Griffin).
Go approximately 24 miles.
You will see a sign "Digby, unincorporated".
On the left will be Pike Academy. Just past that will be a Petro Station on the left .
Turn Right at the Petro station onto Hwy 85 Connector.
Stay on Hwy 85 Connector through Brooks approximately 8 miles to the deadend (at Hwy GA 85).
Turn left on GA Hwy 85 and go less than 1/2 mile to the first traffic light.
Turn right at the light onto GA Hwy 74.
Go approximatel 7 miles to the intersection with GA Hwy 54 (The Avenue will be on your left.)
Turn left onto Hwy 54.
Go to the 3rd traffic light (less than 1/2 mile).
Turn left at light onto Planterra Way.
The tennis Center will be on your left.Total distance is 40 miles.
You can try to follow it on the map by clicking "more info."
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Directions to Summit YMCA from the PTC Tennis Center
(Available for match play only, NOT A PRACTICE SITE)From Tennis Center turn left onto Hwy 54 and Go 1 mile to the 2nd traffic light.
At light Go STRAIGHT on Hwy 34 (don’t follow Hwy 54!!!)
Go 6.5. miles on Hwy 34.
Summit YMCA will be on the left. It will be at the top of a hill adjoining Summit Healthplex.
(If you miss it, take the first U-Turn and go back, I always do.)
[1755 Hwy 34 East, Newnan, GA 30265]
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Match Scoring Formats
For 2012 the following scoring formats have been adopted.
Main Draw Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets
Consolation Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set
Doubles through the Quarterfinals: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set
Doubles Semi-Finals, Finals, and 3/4 Playoff: Best of 3 tiebreak sets
See Table 19 on page 176 of the 2012 Friend at Court for complete format information.
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Rest periods between singles matches
The following heat policy will be implemented: When players are scheduled to play 2 singles matches in one day, they will be offered a rest period equal to the length of their first match (up to 3 hours). They will be offered a minimum of 2 hours rest regardless of first match length.
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3-Minute Coaching Break
In matches playing a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set there will be a 3-minute coaching break between the end of the second set and the match-deciding tiebreak. This 3-minute break is treated the same as the 2-minute set break between first and second sets, except that players may receive coaching on the court. Players may not leave the court. unless requesting a toilet break. The toilet break will be taken after the 3-minute coaching break. No coaching is allowed during the toilet break for either player.
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Seeding Method
The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. Refer to Table 18 on page 167 of the 2012 Friend at Court for the seeding criteria.
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Electronic Devices Prohibited on court
Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted. The exception to this rule is that players may use a cell phone during the 3-minute coaching break between the 2nd set and the match-deciding tiebreak played in lieu of a 3rd set.
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DOUBLES Selection Order
The 2012 USTA Tournament Committee Manual states:
"The Tournament Committee shall accept double teams into the doubles event in the following order:
1. Teams comprising two players in the singles draw and teams with at least one National Open Doubles Qualifier paired with one sectionally-endorsed player shall be accepted. This means that a team with a Nationl Open Doubles Qualifier, regardless of whether the Qualifier plays with a singles player, singles alternate, or doubles-only endorsed player, must be accepted. Tournaments are required to expand the draw beyond the 64 or 96 draw size if it is necessary to accommodate all teams entitled to entry.
2. Teams comprising one player in the singles draw and one sectionally-endorsed player not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams.
3. Teams comprising two sectionally-endorsed players not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams."
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On-Site Alternates
If you are not admitted prior to check-in on Friday, you may be an on-site alternate for singles play on Saturday and play doubles (whether or not you play singles, if there is a vacancy).
Alternates are welcome to check-in on Friday and be part of all of the activities.
Saturday singes matches start at 8:00 a.m.
Alternates should arrive at Peachtree City Tennis Center before 7:45a.m. and sign the on-site alternate list next to her name.
They should remain at Peachtree City Tennis Center until all matches have been assigned to a court and play has begun for the last first-round match.
The last first-round match is usually scheduled at approximately 12:30.
Effective January 1, 2009
Tthe procedure for accepting on-site alternates into the draw was rewritten for clarification as follows:
The Tournament Committee shall establish a procedure for checking in on-site alternates and instruct players in the Tournament Information Brochure. The procedure shall include the following:
...Any alternate desiring admittance must check in and be ready for play no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate.
The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the players check in.
If an alternate arrives late, he may be accepted after all on-time alternates. If more than one arrive late and all on-time alternates have been admitted, late arrivals will be accepted in the order in which each falls on the alternate list at the time the vacancy occurs.
The On-site Alternate Match Check-in Deadline for singles is 7:45 AM Saturday.
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Check-in: Friday 3:00-4:30
Players' Meeting and Group Picture 5:00 p.m
Tournament registration will be held Friday, August 3, at the Peachtree City Tennis Center between 3:00 and 4:30 PM. Tournament packets and tee shirts will be distributed. The players' meeting will be held at 5:00. A group picture will be taken with players in tournament t-shirts. After the meeting southern hydration fruit will be served. (For the less-sophisticated, that means "We're havin' watermelon.")
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Alternate List
Players who entered online, were endorsed by their home section, but were not selected will be ordered in the list above.
Endorsed Players of any standing who apply after the alternate list is published will be added to the bottom of the list.
Late applicants will be added in order in which they are received.
Applicants who are endorsed by their home section will be added to the bottom of the numbered alternates.
Applicants who are not endorsed will be added to the Unendorsed Applicants list, but will only be considered after all endorsed alternates, regardless of their time of application.
Unendorsed players will not be added to the Unendorsed Applicants list unless the player makes that request.
A player cannot be transferred to the Alternate list without her section's endorsement. It is the player's responsibility to get her sections endorsement.
Unendorsed alternates will be ordered in the "Unendorsed Applicants ..." List above.
Anyone who wants to be added to the Alternate List should email 2012g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Caution...
Messages were posted on December 5, 2011.
They will be updated closer to the time of the tournament, if any changes are necessary.
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Don't Wait to enter! If you do,
Deadline is one minute before 12:00 NOON, July 12 Eastern Daylight Time.
Your credit card will not be charged unless you are accepted after the deadline. You can always withdraw before the deadline if you change your mind. (message posted 12/5/11)
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Missed the Deadline ?
You can be considered for entry after all "on-time" entries are exhausted, regardless of your standing.
If you would like to be put at the bottom of the alternate list, email 2012g14nat@goodsports.us.
With only 128 spaces available and 72 alternates your chances of being admitted are not very good. Late entries will be ordered on based on date and time of entry and endorsement status. Unendorsed players may be displaced by endorsed entries regardless of time of entry, since endorsement is REQUIRED for admittance.
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Competitors and Ordered Alternate Lists are posted.
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Wild Card Applications
To reach the wild card application site, click "more info."
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Credit Card Processing Problems and Wild Cards
The following players had processing problems, are Wild Cards or late entrants:
Please call 770-347-8087 or 770-631-0930 to confirm your entry.
You will need a Visa or MasterCard to complete the entry process.
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Pre-Tournament Drills
Pre-tournament drills will be held the prior to the tournament
Sessions will be held Friday 10:00-12 noon, and Friday 2:00- 4:00 p.m..
These 2-hour sessions will help you become familiar with the court surface, surroundings, and climate.
The drills are designed to be competitive, but there will be no one-on-one competition.
The mail-in registeration deadline is July 28.
There is indoor back-up so the drills will be held, rain or shine.
Register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard. The registration fees are $44 for one session or $78 for two sessions.
Call 770-347-8087 or email us at 2012g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Draws are posted.
Second round or consolation match times are for planning purposes only.
The only OFFICIAL match times for succeeding matches are on the draw sheet at your match site at the conclusion of your first match.
The Site code follows the time.PTC - Peachtree City Tennis CenterYMC - Summit Family YMCA (see directions below or pick up at check-in)First Match Times
Click "more info" to view an alphabetical "First Match Time" Report.
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Sunday Morning Chapel Service
A 15-20-minute non-denominational chapel service will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center on Sunday at 7:15 a.m.. The courts will be open by 6:30 for warm-up. If you are scheduled at Summit YMCA at 8:00, there should be sufficient travel time to attend the service and be on time for you match.
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Doubles Deadline 3:00PM Saturday
Doubles entries close at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 4.
Doubles play will start Sunday after singles.
If you need help finding a partner, we have set up a Facebook page so that you can contact others who have been admitted. (See bottom of page)
Please, don't put any personal information on the Facebook Discussion page.
If you entered online and don't want to play, you must notify us before the deadline. Otherwise you will be randomly paired with another doubles player.
E-mail doubles entries or changes to 2012g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Weather
For NOAA weather and radar, click 'more info."
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Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, July 12, 2012 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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