Red River Shootout STA L3

Future Match Info Report

First match times will be up Thursday @ 2pm. Draws will be up Friday by 2pm.

We do have weather moving through the area today, Friday. We should be good for the start of the tournament. If we are experiencing delays, we will update this site at least by 7:30 am Saturday morning.

Per Louisiana rules, there can be NO entries after deadline. Please plan to enter accordingly. 4/4/12

Check-In will be held at Querbes Tennis Center on Friday, April 20 until 8pm. If you are planning to arrive later, you must stop by Querbes before your first match to register for play. A Louisiana Medical Release will be required by ALL players.Querbes Tennis Center is located at 3507 Beverly Place, Shreveport, La, 71104. 318-673-7787.

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 here more info

Bossier Tennis Center- BTC - 1651 Mondello Way, Bossier City, 318-213-2108 Cockrell Tennis Center - CTC- 4109 Pines Rd - Shreveport, 318-673-7790 Querbes Tennis Center - QTC- 3507 Beverly Pl, Shreveport, 318-673-7787 Directions to these facilities can be found at : www.nwlacta.com - Look for Facility Map

The following will be playing on Clay courts. Boys' 12 Girls' 12 Girls' 14 All remaining divisions will be played on Hard

Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following Selection Process is being used: Top 32 players applying from the usta/southern latest standings list. For Boys and Girls 12-18: 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Aternates are listed in the report section. Do not refer to the alternates on the far left side of the web page after competitors have been listed. (that list is not updated). Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. they would be removed from the other age division. #2. players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. they would be removed from the alternate list in the other division. #3. players selected to one age division woud be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.

LOUISIANA LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT. SOUTHERN LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT. Deadline - 11:59 pm. 32 players will be selected for each event and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection , with a Full Feed in Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. In Compliance with the current Georgia Regulations: All draws (10-18) will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie break in lieu of the third set. The Finals of the Consolation will not be scheduled and will not be played. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change. Players may sign up for 2 events (for those desiring to play up) but you will only play in one event. The STA will make those selections as well. We will have roving unpires at all sites. Open to all players regardless of ranking.

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With one of our facilities dropping courts & with the new system, we decided to drop doubles for the first year. Hopefully everything will run smooth & we can talk about doubles for the upcoming years.

When a 3-minute rest period is taken in a match played with a Match Tie-Break in Lieu of the Third Set format, the following procedures should be followed: 1. The 3-Minute Rest Period begins at the end of the second set and the official should start timing it. 2. Players must remain on court or in an area adjacent to the court designated by an official. 3. Coaching is permitted during the 3-Minute Rest Period and must take place on court or in an area adjacent to the court designated by an official. 4. A toilet/change of attire break may be taken at the conclusion of the 3-Minute Rest Period. 5. A player choosing to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3-Minute Rest Period waives the right to further coaching. 6. No coaching is permitted for a player who is taking a toilet/change of attire break. 7. Following these procedures will preclude the necessity for any penalty for returning late after a 3-minute rest break. A player who is on court or courtside in the designated coaching area and not ready to play at the end of the 3-minute break would receive a Time Violation, just as they would for being late after a changeover or 2-minute Set Break. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a Code Violation for Delay of Game would be issued.

For all players!! You will be playing at least 3 matches which will include Sunday play. Please plan to stay & play through the final match. Play will be Saturday & Sunday only!! As of Jan. 2012 all USTA Southern Junior Level 3 tournaments will be following the following format unless specifically state on their tournament web site. Highlights of the New Format are as follows: ALL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS WILL BE HELD OVER A TWO DAY PERIOD (SATURDAY AND SUNDAY) UNLESS APPROVED BY THE STA. 1. All tournaments shall have two 16 balanced draws in each age division. 2. Two 16 draws will be determined by use of the waterfall system. 3. Format: Will be a feed in with an dependent draw for the losers of the first feed in match. This will guarantee three matches. 4. If number of participants goes under 24 (23 and under), one draw will be used instead. 5. Format will remain the same for all Level 3 events. The only change will be for an Indoor event which will be able to add one day. 6. Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations. Players selected on their 10’s standing shall not be considered for seeding in the 12’s division. 7. Scoring: Tie Break in lieu of the third set shall be used in all matches. Short scoring: No ad scoring or “Short” sets, first player/team to win four games wins the set provided there is a two game margin over the opponent(s), may be used due to inclement weather. Before changing format due to inclement weather, this must be approved by Section and State.

Refunds: To receive a refund for the tournament you must withdraw prior to REGISTRATION DEADLINE. 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. 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.

Trophies will be awarded to winner, finalist, 3rd & 4th place. Certificates to 5th & 6th (Winner & finalist of Feed-In draw). Dependent draws will receive no awards.

Host Hotel for the event will be the Hilton Shreveport - 104 Market Street Shreveport, LA 71101 (318) 698-0900. Ask for Special USTA Junior Tournament Rate - $99. Reserve this hotel early, as rooms will be gone quickly at this rate.Two Ways to Make Reservations: 1. By Phone at 1800HILTONS * Be sure to have attendees mention the group code UST in order to receive the discounted group rate when they call in 2. Online at www.shreveport.hilton.com> * On the first screen, input the arrival and departure dates, then click on the GO button * Once you are taken to the second screen, this is where guests complete the reservations details (including stay information and room type preferences. * After completing the Stay Information and Room Type Preferences sections, scroll down to the Special Accounts section. Guests will input the group code UST next to the field labeled: GROUP/CONVENTION CODE. Then click on the CONTINUE button. * Now guests can select the room they prefer (Double-Queen or King) at the group rate and complete their reservation. Other hotels with discount rates: Quality Inn & Suites – 2717 Village Lane, Bossier City 318-742-7890, $81.95 Microtel – 2713 Village Lane, Bossier City, 318-742-7882, $79.95 Country Hearth – 1984 Airline, Bossier City – 318-742-6000, $62.95 Rodeway Inn & Suites – 3033 Hilton, Bossier City – 318-747-2400, $52.95 Mention Red River Shootout

The players will be ordered using current standings and players from the younger age group that met the selection requirements added to the player list. The 32 players will be split as follows: Red 1, 4,5, 8,9, 12,13, 16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32 Blue 2,3 6,7, 10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31 Seeding will be made after the player have been split. Players from the lower age group that were selected and meet the seeding criteria will be seeded according to the STA directions.