CTA Midcourt Cup- NC/STA L3

Alternates By Event - 3/1/-12

Thank you to all players and parents for a great weekend!

THANK YOU TO EVERYONE for your patience today. We did get all matches originally scheduled for Saturday in today. If there is inclement weather int he morning, we will update the website and Twitter feed beginning at 6:30pm. When we update the tournament website we will also provide the time for the next update so that you can continue to monitor the situation. You can also follow any tournament updates on Twitter @CTAMidcourtL3. DO NOT CALL the contact phone numbers for weather updates. Please keep the lines open for other important tournament matters. We will not give out weather updates to the match schedule over the phone, due to the fact that there will be too many chances for miscommunication.

Draws have been posted with match times for the entire tournament. ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK-IN AT JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER prior to going to your site for your first match. Even if we have rain delays, you must check-in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center prior to your first match.

ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN at Jeff Adams Tennis Center at least one hour PRIOR to their first scheduled match. First matches will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Early check-in is encouraged and will be available on Friday, March 2nd from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. If you do not check-in on Friday, you MUST check in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center at least one hour prior to your first match. After initial check-in, all players should report directly to designated sites for scheduled matches. MANDATORY USTA Medical Release forms must be signed by each player's parent/guardian prior to first match.

BOOK NOW! In an attempt to make this an enjoyable trip for our out of town players and their parents, we have blocked rooms at two hotels. DUE TO ANOTHER SPORTING EVENT IN CHARLOTTE THE SAME WEEKEND, MANY HOTELS ARE FULL. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BOOK HOTELS SOON AND USE THE ADVANTAGE OF OUR REDUCED RATES WITH HOTELS. Please be sure to state that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association to receive the special rate. Rooms are still available. BOOK NOW! Quality Inn Carowinds, Fort Mill (803-548-0100): $99 Doubles. Wingate Hotel, Rock Hill (888-324-9032): $85 Kings, Queen Sleeper, Doubles. Hampton Inn, Rock Hill (803-325-1100): $99 Doubles.

As of January. 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 independent 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. 8. 10's will play on 60ft court using Orange Low Compression balls and 25" racquets 9. NEW LEVEL 3 POINTS TABLE: More points for Level 3 tournaments. 10. With the smaller draws, more players will receive more points. more info

Players are allowed to enter two age divisions in Southern L3 tournaments, within these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates lists 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

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 12s-18s: 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.)

The players will be ordered using current standings, with players from the younger age group that met the seeding requirements included in 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.

Withdrawals prior to the entry deadline is the player's responsibility using TennisLink online. Anyone who withdraws after the close of registration should email tournaments@charlottetennisassociation.com stating name, division, USTA number, and reason for withdrawal.

USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form. more info

Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules in the USTA Southern Section, and players may be assessed five (5) junior suspension points for violation of this rule. In "Friend at Court," USTA Tournament Regulation 1 N. 11 & 12 states: 11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments are scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing." 12. "A player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament. A player shall not enter a tournament with the intention of withdrawing if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the Tournament Committee for the tournament in which the player has entered understands the situation and concurs with the contemplated action." If a player on the Alternate list wants to enter a different tournament, he/she must withdraw from this tournament before entering another one.

32 players will be selected for each event (see Selection Process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection (see Waterfall Headline), with a Full Feed In Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The Feed-In Consolation will play through the Semifinals. The best two out of three sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys and Girls 12s - 18s.

For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) for the third. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" or smaller junior racquets.

It is the responsibility of the players to verify their match time as match times and locations are subject to change. Please check the draws again on Friday evening to insure that you arrive on time for your first match on Saturday.

There will be Extra Draws for players who lose in first round of the consolation. Players will play at least one more round (minimum of three matches) unless there is a bye.

The 3 minute rest period is taken with a match tie break in lieu of the third set format. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and should be timed by the official. Players must remain on court or in an area adjacent to the court where coaching is permitted. A toilet break/change of attire may be taken at the conclusion of the 3 minute rest period. A player choosing to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3 minute rest period waives the right to further coaching. A player who is not ready to play or returns late after a 3 minute rest break would receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game would be issued.

Awards will be presented to the winner, finalist, third place, fourth place and consolation winner and finalist in all events (other than dependent draws).

Each year the CTA selects a boy and girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor.

A stringer will be available at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. Schedule and fees to be announced.

There will be a trainer available at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center beginning Saturday morning through the completion of matches on Sunday.

The Charlotte Tennis Association is proud to have Wilson be the official provider of tennis balls for the tournament.

There will be practice courts available at Carmel Rd. Park and Freedom Park nearby. There will not be any available courts for practice at the 4 main sites during match play. Directions to Carmel Rd. Park are located on the player info sheet. Freedom Park is located at 1900 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC.

The Jeff Adams Tennis Center (1200 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28217) is the tournament headquarters site. Directions to Jeff Adams and auxiliary sites are listed below. Also included is the age group that will primarily be playing at each site. However, in some cases overflow matches may be played at another site.

1200 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC: Driving Directions: From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn right onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn left onto Tyvola. Turn right into tennis center after the 49/Tryon Street intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info

7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Nations Ford Road. WLA will be approximately 1/4 mile on the right. The courts are on the right as you enter the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info

6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info

8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Continue on Park Road high school will be on the right side. Tennis courts are located behind the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info