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Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report
Future Match Info Report
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SUNDAY MARCH 11(6:00AM)- Weather Update:
The courts are dry and play is on schedule.
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PLEASE CHECK DRAWS!!
Due to players withdrawing, some first match times may have changed so check the draw to confirm your first match time. Thank you
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REMINDER:
All matches are 2 of 3 sets with a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd set. Also, there is an extra bracket for players that lose their first 2 matches.
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CHECK IN:
Early registration will be Friday from 4:30-8:30 at Lake Charles Racquet Club (LCRC). Registration will start again at 7:15 am on Saturday at the LCRC with players needing to register 1 hour before 1st match.
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BG 10s Format and Scoring
Boys and Girls 10 and under will use the QuickStart format with court size of 60 feet and orange low compression balls. Players must use up to 25" junior racquets (larger than 25" racquets will not be permitted). Players play the best of 3 sets (regular scoring) with the first to win 4 games wins a set. You must win by 2 games. If the score is 4 all, a set tiebreak (first to 7 by 2 points) is played. If players split sets, a match tiebreak (first to 10 by 2) is played in lieu of the third set.
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DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME-SPRING FORWARD!!
Remember to move your Clocks ONE HOUR FORWARD SATURDAY NIGHT!!
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Attention Players! Tournament "ettiquette"
Please be at your site 30 minutes before the scheduled match time. Take the time to travel to your playing site so that you know where it is. Getting lost will not be a valid excuse for being late. Check in at your site 15 minutes before match time. Remember: "checked in" means that you are completely ready to go onto court, so stay close to the desk. After the match, whether you win or lose, please go back to the site desk to report the score and get you next match time. It is the player's responsibility to get this information... also, please ALWAYS check the website for any changes or updates (especially during questionable weather)
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CHANGES FOR 2012 LEVEL 3s: PLEASE READ!!!!
Please, PLAYERS AND PARENTS/COACHES, click on the "more info" link below for the changes that USTA-Southern has made to the Level 3 tournaments. Notice that these tournaments are only 2 days: Saturdays and Sundays. The draws are also set up differently than before.
more info
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LEVEL 3 Points
LEVEL 3 Points are now increased with the new format!!
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ENTRY FEE CORRECTION
The entry fee for Level 3 tournaments are $50.00 + tennislink fees.
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Practice Courts
There will be no warm up or practice courts at the tournament sites on Saturday and Sunday. We will have a professional available most of the weekend to hire for warm up and practice. His name is Ryan Hess and he is an assistant at Lake Charles Racquet Club and a former division 1 college player. His cell number is 337-274-2491. Please call him to set an appointment time after 5:30pm Friday(Lake Charles Racquet Club) or Saturday/Sunday anytime at (Barbe high School). The fee is $50 per hour.
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HOTELS:
American Best Suites - 337-439-2444
Holiday Inn - 337-310-7700
Lauberge Du Lac - 337-395-7777
Comfort Inn - 337-513-5113
Microtel - 337-477-4230
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"TOURNAMENT SITES"
Lake Charles Racquet Club
870 West Bayou Pines Drive
Lake Charles, LA 70601
McMurry Park
300 Hazel Street
Sulphur, LA 70663
McNeese State University
Pick up directions at the Lake Charles Racquet Club
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Medical Release Form
The Medical Release Form is required by USTA-Southern. The Medical Release must be signed by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to provide a telephone number where you can be reached during the tournament. A signed form is extremely important in the event your child may need emergency medical assistance adn you are not at the court site. Please download and bring wth you to registration otherwise the form must be completed at registration. No player will be permitted on court without this form. Click on "more info" to access a copy of this form.
more info
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Guidelines for entering 2 divisions
1) Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. They will be removed from the other division. 2) Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates' list for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates' list. They would be removed from the alternates' list in the other division. 3) Players selected to one age division would 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.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries are closed, you must do so online. Click on "Edit Registration", then "Withdraw". You will need your original confirmation number. All withdrawals after entries close must both be sent in writing by email to bobby.walker@lcracquet.com and by phone to tournament site once the tournament has started. Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded for the entry fee.
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Selection Process
Draws will be limited to 32. The top 32 players applying will be selected by USTA - Southern Section office, from the latest USTA-Southern standing list - 28 players from the age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group that have a top 40 standing and are not in the selected 28.
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Alternates
Alternates By Evemt report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you find that you are unable to attend, so other alternates can move up. It is the alternates' responsibility to check the website to determine if your alternate status has changed. The tournamnet will make every effort to contact you if you are accepted in to the draw. Make sure that your USTA membership profile, especially contact phone numbers and email addresses, are correct so that we may contact you. The tournament will not be responsible for outdated contact information. ONCE SELECTED FOR PLAY, PAYMENT IS DUE IMMEDIATELY. PLAYERS WHO HAVE NOT PAID THEIR ENTRY FEE WILL NOT BE PERMITTED ON THE COURT.
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Alternates ON SITE
On-site Alternates should report to the Tournament Desk at the Lake Charles Racquet Club at least one hour before their age/gender group is scheduled to play. On-site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates' List. Again,if selected for play, payment is due immediately.
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Format and Scoring BG12-18
All draws will be Full Feed in through Quarters and a 3/4 playoff. Scoring for main draw and consolation will be the best of three sets with a match tie-break (the first to 10 by 2) in lieu of the 3rd set. Alternate scoring, or No-AD scoring may be used for all matches in the event of inclement weather.
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Stringing
Stringing will be available throughout the tournament.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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