2012 Photos
Photos of the the 2012 National Men's 55's Clay Court Championship may be viewed by clicking on
"more info". Great tournament at the fantastic Landings Club on Skidaway Island.
more info
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Doubles Time Change
Please check the draw! The times for the Doubles have changed for both Main and Consolation.
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FRIDAY is a RAIN DAY
Even though the tournament is sanctioned thru Friday, we are scheduled to end on Thursday. Should
we have incliment weather where we lose a day, we will finish on Friday. This has happened several
times in the past so we want you to be prepared.
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Final Seed Revision
Grass courts are finished! Players have submitted their input! Draws posted tomorrow Wednesday (10/3)AM.
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Seeding
The All Factors Method of seeding is based on the players' chances of winning the tournament as determined by the Tournament Committee. The Tournament Committee shall consider all reasonably available information, including ranking lists, standing lists, recent records, types of surface, and particularly head-to-head encounters.
(Friend at Court II.A(Seeding) 4.a.
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Pro-Am Cancelled
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Seed Revision #2
The seeds have been revised again.
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Seed Revision
The singles' seeds have been revised.
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Doubles Start Time
There will be 1 round of doubles played on Sunday.
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DOUBLES
The following people have entered doubles but do not show with whom they are playing. Please email the tournament director with this information ASAP: Geoff Cykman, Robert Steinmetz and Gary McGrath.
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FRIDAY GOLF
Come and play golf on the Island of Much More at The Landings Club. With 6 golf courses to choose from, we hope that you'll take us up on our offer to be a MEMBER for the WEEK!
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Tournament Info
This tournament is sanctioned by the International Tennis Federation (ITF) as a closed national championship. Singles players in ITF ranking divisions (Women’s 35-80 & Men’s 35-85) will receive Grade 2 ranking points. All USTA members, regardless of nationality or residence, are welcome to participate in this event.
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The Landings Club
This Tournament is held in beautiful Savannah, Ga. The Landings Club has 6 golf courses, 34 tennis courts at three different sites, 2 Pickle Ball, 2 Bocce Ball, 2 Platform Tennis Courts, 4 club houses and fitness center. Tybee Island Beach is about 25 min from the Landings Club.
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ALL PLAYERS
All players: please send your player profile (bio) to: Scott.mitchell@landingsclub.com.
These will be used for seeding purposes.
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Host Hotel
The Courtyard Savannah Midtown Hote, 6703 Abercorn St., Savannah, GA 31405, is close to the Savannah Historic District, Tybee Island, Hunter Army Airfield and just 10-15 minutes from The Landings Club on Skidaway Island.
PHONE: (912) 354-7878 or (800) 321-2211 Use Code “LANDINGS 55s”
ROOM RATE: $84 per Double Room, (Max 4 per room). Hot Breakfast included.
CUT OFF DATE FOR ROOM RATE: Friday 21 SEPT.
Additional hotel from 5-12 OCTOBER 15 DOUBLE ROOMS at
RED ROOF INN, (912)355-4100
210 STEPHENSON AVE, SAVANNAH, GA 31405
(Between Abercorn St & Hodgson Memorial Dr, at Habersham Traffic Light)
ROOM RATE: $50 + tax/night includes breakfast.
CODE: ”LANDINGS MENS 55s”.
CUT-OFF DATE: SUNDAY 21 SEPTEMBER
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Island Housing
Housing for players can be member hosts (limited availability), or island condos or local hotels. For housing assistance please email: Ann Yingling at tennisay@bellsouth.net OR Karen Dills at kdills3508@gmail.com
There is a limited number of short term rental properties at The Landings. They can be rented by the day or week and the price is based on the number of people occupying the home. The web site for information is www.TheLandings.com. Then click at the top of the page on "Rentals". If interested please contact: Susan Holliday at 912-598-3226 or sholliday@TheLandingsclub.com.
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Tournament Registration
You may stop by the tournament desk on Friday, October 5 until 7:00 pm or Saturday/Sunday PRIOR to your first
tournament match.
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Pro-Am
A Pro-Am will be held on Sunday, October 7th from 3:00-5:00pm. This is a charity event in support of Savannah Special Pops Naturally, we would like you, the pros, to sign up. If interested, please email Scott Mitchell at scott.Mmtchell@landingsclub.com. We thank you for your support.
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Player Party
The players party will be held at Delegal Marina Sunset Room from 6 to 9 Sunday evening, October 7, FOLLOWING the Pro-Am. Come enjoy some southern hospitality while you take in a beautiful sunset over the water! Always a special treat for our 55's competitors.
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Prize Money
Yes, there will be prize money! The amount will be determined by the size of the single and double draws.
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Seeds Posted
Seeds will be posted September 27th. It is important that you submit your player profile/bio as requested
above to assist us with seeding. We will also be considering the recommendations of the USTA Men's 55
National Seeding Committee.
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2012 Tournament Evaluation
Attention Players: Your thoughts are important to us! Click for
more info
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Monday Doubles
All matches that were in progress this Monday, October 8, are officially cancelled due to the rain.
The new times are online.
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Doubles
Check the draw for match times.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 24, 2012 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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