TOURNAMENT START TIME
Except for the 8&U event, play will begin at 9:00 AM on Friday morning. Please be sure to check the draw for your first round match times. Players should check-in at their match site not less than 30 minutes prior to their first round match. Draws and match times will be posted by Wednesday morning. Boys and Girls 12s -18s will play their matches at Park Road Park. Boys and Girls 10s will play their matches at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. Be sure to bring your singed Medical Release form. Boys and girls participating in the 8 and under event should report to Jeff Adams Tennis Center by 8:30 AM on Saturday. The event will conclude around noon. Be sure to bring your signed Medical Release.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
The Tournament Headquarters location is Park Road Park (PRP)--6220 Park Road, Charlotte, 28210. From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn left onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn right onto Tyvola. Follow Tyvola 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. Matches may also be scheduled at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center. See directions below.
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AUXILIARY SITE: JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER (JATC)
1200 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC. 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.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on “Edit Registration”, then “Withdraw.” You will need your original confirmation number or credit card number that was used to register. After the online deadline has passed, all withdrawals must be sent by e-mail to Tournaments@CharlotteTennisAssociation.com. Once the tournament has started, withdrawals must be emailed AND called into the tournament headquarters desk. There are no refunds after the tournament entry deadline has passed.
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PLAYER CHECK IN
Check in will be available starting at 8:00 am on Friday, June 15th at Park Road Park. 10 and Under players may check in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center on Friday morning at 8:00 am as well. 8 and under players need to be at Jeff Adams Tennis Center by 8:30 am on Saturday morning to prepare for the round robin. Players should plan to check-in 30 minutes prior to the start time of their match. Please be sure to have a signed Medical Release (printable from this website below) with you for check-in. If you were provided an entry voucher, please bring that to check-in as well. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON COURT IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The Medical Release Form is required by USTA Southern Section. The Medical Release must be signed by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to provide a telephone number where you can be reachded during the tournament. A signed form is extremely important in the event your child may need emergency medical assistance and you are not at the court site. Please download and bring with you to registration otherwise the form must be completed at registration. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form.
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DRAWS & MATCH TIMES
Draws will be posted online by Wednesday morning, June 13th. Please make sure to check. To view your match time and location, click on Draws and select the appropriate age division from the 'drop down box'. 10 and under will be played at Jeff Adams Tennis Center (JATC). Please make sure you identify which location you are playing. Prior to and throughout the course of the tournament, it is the player's responsibility to verify that their match times/locations are accurate. Schedule changes may be unavoidable due to weather and/or withdrawals.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10s FORMAT & SCORING
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 (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to (7) and win by two) for the third. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use a 25" or small junior racquets. Depending on draw size and weather, the majority of play is expected to take place on Friday at Jeff Adams Tennis Center.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 8s FORMAT & SCORING
Boys and Girls 8&U will use the 10 and Under Tennis format with court size of 36 feet and red low compression balls. Players must use 19", 21" or 23" junior racquets. Kids play best 2 out of 3 games with each game being first to 7 points. Players must serve overhand or underhand into the service box, but may drop hit on the second serve. It is a Co-Ed format and volunteers will be on court to assist with scoring. Play will be schedule for Saturday morning at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. The schedule will be announced at the same time draws are posted for the other divisions.
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FORMAT & SCORING
Singles format will be First Match Losers Consolation, where all players are guaranteed two matches. The scoring for the Main Draw and Consolation of the Singles Divisions will be best of three sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate scoring method may be used.
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3-MINUTE REST PERIOD
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.
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ARE YOU NEW TO TOURNAMENT PLAY???
If you are a junior player who has never played in a tournament before, please read (along with your parents), the attached document. This short guide provides all the details to make your first tournament an enjoyable one. Click on more info to access.
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PARENT EDUCATION FORUM
Required for all 10’s & 12’s playing in Futures tournaments. At least one parent or guardian of a child planning to enter the 10’s or the 12’s of Futures Tournaments must view the Parent Education Forum presentation prior to the deadline of the tournament. In this presentation, NC Tennis has attemped to lay out some basic behavioral “do's and don'ts” based on a survey of players and parents. The presentation highlights good behaviors as well as bad behaviors from the players' perspectives. Players will not be allowed to compete unless the presentation is viewed and the certification form (found at the end of the presenation) is submitted. Click on 'more info' for details and to view the presentation
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Winner and Finalist of the Main Draw, and the Winner of the Consolation for Singles, and the Winner and Finalist for Doubles.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. Each year the CTA selects a boy/girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The CTA is proud to have Wilson as the official provider of tennis balls for this tournament. Please note that 12s will be playing with the green low compression ball from Wilson, 10s with the Stage 2 ITF, orange low compression ball from Gamma and 8s with the Stage 3 ITF, red low compression ball from Gamma.
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THANKS TO MECKLENBURG PARKS & RECREATION
THE CTA would like to thank Mecklenburg County Parks and Recreation for use of their facilities and the support of their staff, making this event possible. Click on more info for details on Charlotte's Park & Recreation.
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YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE ENTRY!
Junior Team Tennis Participants, playing in a tournament for the first time, are eligible to receive a voucher towards FREE entry into this Futures event! The procedure for obtaining the voucher and entering the tournament is as follows: 1) Player will register online and pay the entry fee at Tennis Link for the desired singles/doubles event. 2) Player will email Caroline, Caroline@NCTennis.com, and copy the Tournament Director at the above email address to request a voucher. 3) Caroline will email the voucher to the player.
4) Player must present voucher at tournament check-in. 5) Player will receive reimbursement for the entry fee (minus the $3.13 TennisLink fee) approximately two weeks following the conclusion of the tournament.
Players who withdraw after the entry deadline or who do not show up to play, will not be reimbursed for their entry fee. First time tournament players should carefully read all the information on this site.
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ELIGIBILITY REMINDER
Tournament is open to all USTA Juniors 18 & under except those with the following standings: Boys & Girls 18s: 1-50 Boys & Girls 16s, 14s, 12s: 1-80. A player ineligible to play Futures in any age group is ineligible to play Futures in all age groups. This offer has been extended to all of our Play Days participants as well!
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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, June 11, 2012 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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