GA STATE JR CLOSED CHPS (18-10)(STATE CHP)-GA L2 & STA L4

Future Match Info Report

Girls: Ruth Crawford, Atlanta
Boys: Alexander Borovsky, Fayetteville

Scoring Change Due to Summer Heat Advisory:

Applies to All Age Divisions:

First Two sets Regular Scoring

All Third Sets will play a Tie-Breaker to 10 win by 2

This Applies to All MAIN DRAWS & CONSOLATION Matches

We will Update the sites as well to help inform everyone whos playing in the tournamenT

We will only accept late entries as alternates as of Noon on Monday. The only exception will be the B & G 10's.

The Seeding will be made using the Current Georgia Standings.
Draws will be made at Noon on Sunday July 15th.
First Match Times will be published Wed. July 18th.
Draws Published by 5pm on Thurs. July 20th.

The participating Hotels are offering players a discounted rate and are supporting tennis in our community. When you book rooms at one of these hotels let them know your are attending at tournament at Newman Tennis Center. Thank you.

1. Augusta Marriott 706-722-8900 $104 Receptionist
2. Baymont West (I-20/Bobby Jones Expwy) 706-855-6060 $69 Receptionist
3. Candlewood Suites 706-733-3300 $89 Betty Carter
4. Comfort Inn and Suites Ft. Gordon $85 Receptionist 706-496-3579
5. Courtyard Augusta 800-321-2211 $97 ask for Newman Tennis Center Room block
6. Double Tree 706-855-8100 $99 Jennifer Freeman
7. Holiday Inn Gordon Hwy. 706-737-2300 $82 Receptionist
8. Hilton Garden Inn Augusta 706-739-9990 $99 Elizabeth Kennedy
9. Homewood Suites 706-738-3131 $105 Stephanie Woolford (type in 0560068467 in Corporate Account for the tennis rate)
10. Motel 6 (I-20 at exit 199) 706-733-8200 $39.99 Receptionist
11.Partridge Inn 706-737-8888 $99 - $119 Wakia Horton
12. Quality Inn Ft. Gordon 706-855-2088 $76 Ken Shaw
13. Wingate (Noland Connector off Gordon Hwy) 706-729-1616 $72 Receptionist

You may withdraw from the tournament and receive a Full Refund if I receive your withdraw by noon on Sunday July 15th. There will be no refunds after that time.

We will have the friday check in at Wood Park Community Center (1866 Highland Ave., Augusta, GA 30909). Directions: coming from I-20: exit I-20 at exit 196A and follow I-520 to exit 2 (wrightsboro rd) turn left onto wrightsboro road and follow 3 miles. You will pass Newman Tennis Center on your left, and go another mile to the corner of Highland Ave. The Air Port is on your right and as you turn it will remain on your right. Follow Highland Ave. for 1/4 mile and Wood Park Community Center will be on your left, before the Fire Station.

Check in and dinner will be from 5 to 8 pm. All players, parents and family, and coaches are welcome.

If you do not check in on Friday Night you must check in at Newman Tennis Center on Saturday at least one hour prior to your first match.

Refunds: To receive a refund for the tournament you must withdraw prior to the draw being made. The draw will be made at Noon on Sunday the 15th at Newman Tennis Center.

If you have entered and wish to withdraw prior to the entry deadline please go to the tournament web page and click on Edit Registration. You will need your confirmation number that you received in your confirmation e-mail to complete the process.

These are the possible sites we will be using during the tournament.
Newman Tennis Center NTC (3103 Wrightsborw Rd, Augusta, GA 30909)
Fleming Tennis Center FTC (1850 Chester Ave. Augusta, GA 30906)
Riverview Park RV (100 Riverview Park Dr., North Augusta, SC 29841)
The Club at Rae's Creek RC (3206 West Wimbledon Dr. Augusta, GA 30909)
Diamond Lakes Tennis Center DLTC (102 Diamond Lakes Way, Hephzibah, GA 30815)

A Medical Release is now REQUIRED prior to playing any matches. Parent or guardian MUST SIGN. Please click on more info to download this form and bring it with you to registration. You can find the form at www.gatennis.com under Junior Competitive Tennis.

The Tournament committee has set A dress code in this Tournament The Rules to which all participants are expected to adhere. These Rules are based on our community standards and all participants must observe, all rules, at all of the sites used during the tournament. Good manners on and off the court will be required of all participants, coaches and family at all times.
Proper tennis attire should be worn. For females, proper attire does not include, roll down waist bands on skirts or shorts, or exposure of skin between tops and skirts or shorts. For males proper attire does not include tank tops or sleeveless shirts, or shorts worn below the waist. Shirts must be worn at all times. Please respect our standards and adhere to our rules. Failure to do so will result in the player being required to change prior to the match. This delay may result in penalties (PPS) being assessed .

We will be using Wilson US Open Extra Duty tennis balls for Boys and Girls 12-18. B & G 10's will use Orange low compression balls.

As of Sunday July 15 at Noon: Late entries will be accepted for the Alternate list only as the seeds have been published. We will not be able to accept a late entry if the player is seedable.

You will need to e-mail the Tournament Director the following information:
Player Name
USTA Number
Event
Credit Card Number, Expiration Date, and the Name on the card.

A player shall not enter a tournament and then withdraw when the player discovers that tough opponents have also entered. A player may withdraw from a match or tournament only because of injury, illness, or personal emergency. A player who cannot play a match shall notify the Referee at once so that the opponent may be saved a trip. A player who withdraws from a tournament is not entitled to the return of the entry fee unless the player withdrew prior to the published refund deadline date. In the event of inclement weather and you do not play any matches in this tournament you are entitled to a partial refund based on the fixed tournament expenses. Please understand that tournaments have fixed costs which include: Trophies, T-shirts, Balls, USTA Officials, and many other costs that we must cover. The tennislink portion of your entry fee is non-refundable in accordance with USTA policy. If you do complete a match there is no refund/credit. Thank you for your understanding.

If you have signed up online for doubles we still need all players and their partners to follow the procedures below to insure that you and your correct partner are paired and are in the doubles draw.

Doubles will start first on the first day of the tournament. You must have a doubles partner submited to the tournament by NOON, Monday July 16th^th. A contact list is available to assist you in contacting others if you do not have a partner. Please follow the directions listed below.

To Sign up if you already have a partner, you will need to go to the following link to sign up. You only go to this link after you have a confirmed partner. Link: http://www.csratennis.com/email/ntc_dbls_confirm_form.htm

If you do NOT have a partner and are willing to share your contact information please go to the link listed. Link: http://www.csratennis.com/email/ntc_dbls_request_form.htm

Please remember that we will NOT pair players to make teams. All players are responsible for finding a partner.

Draws will play a Full Feed in Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw and FIC will be the best of three sets playing a 10 point match tie-break in lieu of the third set. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change. Boys and Girls 10's will be played on 60 foot courts, using 25 inch racquets (only) and two tone orange balls and short sets.

First day schedule: Start with 1 doubles round 2 rounds of Main Draw singles and 1 round of Consolation.
Day 2 schedule: 2 rounds of Consolation and 1 round of Main followed by doubles.
Following days 2 rounds of consolation and one main draw. Doubles will follow singles.