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DOUBLES UPDATE AS OF 3;30 SATURDAY
Due to the extended rain delay at all sites, semi finals of doubles, will be played after the singles on Sunday
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DOUBLES
Due to late singles start, doubles play times have not been determined as of 11:30am Check homepage for updates...
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LATEST WEATHER UPDATE
Matches delayed 1 1/2 hours from originally scheduled time for RIDGELAND, RESERVOIR Y, AND THE CLUB (ex. 8 will be 9:30, 9:30 will be 11 etc.) Matches delayed 2 hours from originally scheduled time for PARHAM BRIDGES (8:00 will be 10:00, 9:30 will be 11:30 etc)
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WEATHER UPDATE
8:00 scheduled matches at Bridges need to be there by 10:00 ready to play 8:00 scheduled matches at Ridgeland, Reservoir Y, or the Club be at site by 9:30 ready to play
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SATURDAYS DOUBLES SCHEDULE
Doubles play Saturday will begin after singles and times will be posted on the web by noon tomorrow..
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PARHAM BRIDGES WARMUP CLINIC
Saturday morning 6:30-7:30 .. Contact David at 559-477-0285 or Carlos at 601-212-8445 Cost $20 per person
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DOUBLES
IF YOU WERE SELECTED INTO SINGLES AND GOT AN EMAIL THAT SAID YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR DOUBLES, THAT WAS AN ADMINISTRATIVE ERROR..WE WILL MANUALLY PLACE PLAYERS INTO DOUBLES. SORRY FOR THE INCONVENIENCE . FORMAT - 8 game pro set
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DOUBLES
This year we will have Doubles. You must play in the same division as you play Singles. You must email ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net your partner before 6:00pm TUESDAY October 31st if you did not sign up online. After the Doubles deadline has passed, all those that have signed up for Doubles without a partner will be randomly placed with the others that do not have partners. In case of an odd number, we will pick partners on a random draw. The odd player out will not play. Thank you for your understanding!
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HOST HOTEL - CABOT LODGE NORTH
$94 includes breakfast and wifi To contact the hotel directly call 601-957-0757 and book a room under the group block Chick fil A Open.
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STA JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE fORM
The USTA Southern Section requires a signed release covering all entrants in USTA Southern Section events. The release must be signed by the entrant and parent or guardian of any event who is a minor..Click Link for more info
more info
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FRIDAY NIGHT OR SATURDAY CHECK IN
Because of doubles this year, we will do check in at the site where you play. Check in will be available at 4:00 At Bridges and RTC. If you are not playing doubles, check in at RTC between 4:00 and 7:00pm Friday at RTC or Saturday morning beginning at 7:00am at RTC only. DOUBLES WILL START FRIDAY AT 5:00PM. THERE WILL BE NO TIME REQUESTS!
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SITES
Ridgeland Tennis Center (RTC) 201 McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-853-1115 Parham Bridges (PB) 5055 0ld Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 601-956-1105 The Club at Township (CAT) 340 Township Avenue, Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-790-2200 The Reservoir Y (RY) 6023 Lakeshore Park, Brandon, MS 39047
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ON SITE ALTERNATES
Onsite alternates must check in with the Referee at the respective site where playing.
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NO EXTRA DRAWS
This Level 3 tournament does not have the third singles match if you lose the first two.
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TIMES
Singles play begins on Saturday , Nov.4th. First match times are posted Thursday , Nov. 2nd. Players are to report to their respective sites 30 minutes before their scheduled matches. DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON AT 5:00PM
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS
Player are allowed to enter 2 divisions with these guidelines: Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. Players not selected to either division remain on the alternate list for both divisions, but are obligated to play in the division in which they get in.
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SELECTION PROCESS
USTA Southern will provide selection list. Players will be selected directly from the USTA Southern Standing List in the age division in which they apply. Players will no longer be considered for selection based on their lower age division standings.
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USTA SOUTHERN SEEDING CRITERIA
Seeding will be provided by Southern with the selection list.
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DOUBLES ENTRIES CLOSE TUESDAY, OCTOBER 31ST AT 6:00PM
Email me your doubles pairings if you do not see them in the Competitor list. If you see your name in the wrong doubles list, please email me,,Thanks
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TOURNAMENT LEVEL
This is a Level 3 MS tournament and a Level 3 Southern tournament.
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FORMAT AND SCORING 12-18
The format is a Full Feed In Consolation through Quarterfinals..With a Playoff for 3rd and 4th 12-18 division. All main draw and consolation matches play a 10 point tie break instead of a 3rd set. Regular scoring. Consolation finals match is not played.
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10 AND UNDER SCORING
The 10 U division will be Green Level 1 within the new youth progression system parameters Green low compression balls and up to 29" racquet will be used. Play will be on a 78" court. The required scoring format for 10 Singles matches, shall be the best of 2 short sets - AD Scoring (1st to 4 and win by 2), with a set tie break (1st to 7 and win by 2) At 4-4 in each set, a set tiebreak ( 1st to 7 and win by 2) in lieu of the 3rd set.
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LEVEL 3 FORMAT
It is a split draw of 16, unless numbers are 23 or below in the draw.
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ATERNATES
The alternate list is made at the time of selection according to the Southern Standing List at that time. Once the alternate list has been posted, this is the order that is used for the tournament. The alternate list is updated as soon as someone withdraws. It is alternates responsibility to see if the alternate list has changed. Make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. Once an alternate is selected to play, payment is due immediately..
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LATE ENTRIES
Late entries taken only by email. They will be taken in the order received. We reserve the right to stop taking them. If there are alternates in the division in which you wish to enter, late entries go below all other alternates, regardless of ranking.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
Per, STA rules, you must play the same division in doubles that you designate to play in singles.
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ORDER OF DOUBLES SELECTION
Players registered, or not registered, for the singles, can register for doubles. Please note that the selection for doubles is in the following order: 1. Teams with both players entered in singles 2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one alternate. 3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not registered for singles. 4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
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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 get a confirmation number - Keep This Number ! All withdrawals after entries close must be sent in writing by email To ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date will not be refunded the entry fee. No telephone withdrawals are accepted.
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PLAYER MEAL
Lunch will be served Saturday at Ridgeland Tennis Center and Parham Bridges Tennis Center (provided by Chick fil A)
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LATE ENTRIES
Late entries will no longer be accepted after 5:00 pm Saturday, October 28
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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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