Tournament Reports
Alternates by Event - 11/10/2017 9am
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EXTRA DRAWS for Each Age Division
Each draw will have an EXTRA DRAW for players who lose in the first round of the main draw and then proceed to lose in the first round of the consolation draw. While the EXTRA DRAWS will not be listed in the Events Tab until the draw is made on Saturday evening, the semifinals of the EXTRA DRAW will be at 11:30am on Sunday morning with the finals of the EXTRA DRAW set for 3pm. Please plan accordingly.
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DRAWS & PLAYER CHECK-IN
The draws are posted. All players must check in at their site 1/2 hour prior to match time. LATENESS PENALTIES for players not checked into the tournament desk by their match time will be enforced according to the rules and regulations without excuse. Traffic and road conditions is not an excuse for lateness.
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LATE ENTRIES
Most draws are full and alternate lists are long and we are not accepting late entires as of today, November 7. All players must register online prior to the entry deadline to be considered for selection. Late entries may be accepted after the deadline if the draw is not full and the alternate list is not extremely long. Late entires are placed at the bottom of the alternate list.
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ALTERNATES INFORMATION
An Alternates By Event Report will be generated each day and published to the website. It is the players responsibility to send an email if they wish to be removed from the alternate list. Players on the alternate list may elect to play another tournament, however, they MUST send an email to the tournament director to withdraw from this event first.
Until midnight on Thursday, November 9, if there are withdrawals we will place the next person on the Alternates By Event Report into the draw in the order listed without notifying the alternate placed into the draw. It is your responsibility to let us know if you wished to be removed from the alternate list and to check the draw to see that you were placed into the draw. For any withdrawals after Thursday at midnight, we will contact the next person on the Alternates By Event Report and give them a couple of hous to respond back to our email and or phone call. At that time we will go to the next person on the Alternates By Event list. Please ensure that we have your correct email address or phone number.
Anyone wishing to be an On-Site Alternate must check in at the appropriate match site 30 minutes prior to the first match time for the appropriate age division and ensure they are listed as an On-Site Alternate with the Site Referee. Further instructions will be given to On-Site Alternates at that time.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
In an attempt to make this an enjoyable trip for our out of town players and their parents and coaches, we have secured a block of rooms at the Residence Inn Charlotte SouthPark. This property is located at 6030 Piedmont Row Drive South, which is in a central location to the playing sites (the site assignments will be posted around the time of players selection). The $119 rate includes a complimentary breakfast. Click on more info. to link and make your online block room reservation. You can call 704-554-7001 to inquire about two bedroom suites at $169 rate. Reference the Charlotte Tennis Association junior tournament and ask to speak with Carlo.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The top 32 players will be selected from the most current USTA Southern Standings List in each age division. The USTA Southern standings run November 6 were used to select players, seed and waterfall.
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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTING DRAWS
The players will be ordered using the USTA Southern standings list provided on Novermber 6.. 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 White: 2,3, 6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31
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WITHDRAWALS
Prior to the entry deadline it is the player's responsibility to withdraw using TennisLink online. Players who withdraw after the registration deadline must send an email to Tournaments@CharlotteTennisAssociation.com stating name, division and reason for withdrawal. Once the tournament has begun, players must send an email and call the Tournament Director or Referee to withdrawal. Refunds are not issued for withdrawals after the entry deadline.
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REFUNDS
Refunds will not be issued after the entry deadline. No exceptions.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
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.
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PLAYER CHECK IN
Players will check in at their match site at least 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled match. The tournament desk staff person will be checking players in for the tournament and for the matches. To expedite the process,PLEASE have your Medical Release forms ready to submit. Medical Release forms must be completed signed by each player's parent/guardian.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS & AUXILIARY SITES
Jeff Adams Tennis Center is the tournament headquarters site. Directions to Jeff Adams Tennis Center and auxiliary sites are listed below. Closer to the entry deadline we will list the age group that will primarily be playing at each site. In some cases, overflow matches may be played at another site.
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MATCH LOCATIONS
Matches will be scheduled at the following locations. Address information and directions are listed below. Park Road Park(PRP) - B10s & G10s & B12s Myers Park High School (MPHS) - G12s Jeff Adams Tennis Center (JATC) - G14s & B16s & G16s Queens Sports Complex at MD (QSP) B14s & G18s & B18s
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JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER (JATC) BOYS & GIRLS TBD
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.
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PARK ROAD PARK (PRP) BOYS & GIRLS TBD
6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest:
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QUEENS SPORTS COMPLEX AT MARION DIEHL (QSC) BOYS & GIRLS TBD
2219 Tyvola Rd, Charlotte, NC 28210 Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest:
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MYERS PARK HIGH SCHOOL
2400 Colony Road, Charlotte, NC. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest: B12s
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PLAYING FORMAT & SCORING
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. Players who lose in the first round of the Consolation will be moved into the "Extra Draw."
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.
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BOYS & GIRLS 10s FORMAT AND SCORING
For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four games and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) for the third set. Play will be on a 78' court with green dot balls. Players may use 29" or smaller racquets.
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CONSOLATION
Consolation finals will not be played out. (Players will receive the same number of ranking points as for advancing to the finals.) Players who lose in the first round of the consolation will be moved to play in the "Extra Draw."
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DRAWS
First round match times will be posted by 12:00 PM on Thursday, November 9. Draws are subject to change and it is the player's responsibility to check their next match times immediately following their match.Update
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The CTA will use Wilson tennis balls for this tournament.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the winner and finalist of each event.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
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. With an award sponsored by the Queen City Tennis Shop, the CTA will recognize a boy/girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor.
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TRAINER
There will be a trainer available at the main site beginning Saturday morning through the completion of matches on Sunday.
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STRINGER
We are happy to announce that Queen City Tennis Shop, Charlotte’s premier
tennis specialty shop, will be offering stringing services during the
tournament. They will be located at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center site. If you need any
additional services, or would like to browse their extensive selection of
shoes, racquets, strings, apparel and accessories, you can visit them at either
of their two locations.
Stonecrest Shopping Center near Ballantyne: 7868-F Rea Rd: 704-910-1625 Sharon Corners Shopping Center near Southpark: 4732 Sharon Rd: 980-833-1272
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PRACTICE COURTS
Courts are available for practice/warm-up on a first come basis at Carmel Road Park (2365 Carmel Rd), Freedom Park (1900 East Blvd), Mason Wallace Park (7301 Monroe Rd) and Alexander Street Park (739 East 12th St). There will not be any courts available at the tournament sites during match play.
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GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY
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 then 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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ENTRY VIOLATIONS
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.
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NSR DETAILS
Tennis athletes / parents, If you are hoping to play tennis in college and possibly beyond, please on more info. below.
Please complete the form, using the more info. link below. This will allow you to be evaluated by a qualified tennis scouts during this event. You can also simply see one of the on site NSR scout to schedule and evaluation. The evaluations are FREE and will allow you, the tennis athlete, to better understand if you truly qualify to play collegiate tennis.
These evaluations will be done by former professional tennis athlete, Tim Wilkison. For those who know tennis, Tim Wilkison is no stranger to the tennis world as he once stood as one of the top professional tennis players in the world. Tim will be scouting on site for this event.
Click on the link (more info.). Complete the form. Get evaluated. Start the recruiting process!
Best of luck as you compete this week!
Tim Wilkison. National Scouting Report Director of Tennis
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NATIONAL SCOUTING REPORT (NSR)
If you are hoping to play collegiate tennis and would to learn more about the process, please scroll to the bottom of the page to find detailed information about NSR!
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