DRAWS ARE POSTED
The draws are posted as of 12:15 Wednesday 3/22.
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DRAW LIMITS
The draw limit for each division will be 16. The format will be Feed In Championships (Through QF) FIQC
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DRAWS AND SCHEDULE POSTING DATE
The draws, seedings and schedule times will be posted by Wednesday March 22. Selection Process; The top players applying from
the USTA/NC most current standings list will be selected into the draw. The
names of players who have been selected will appear as “Competitors.”
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SELECTION PROCESS FOR L4
Players will be selected based on the most recent published NC standing list. Players must have some standing points in order to be considered to compete in a NC L4 tournament. If players do not have a standing, they should compete in a NC L5 event.
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SEEDING CRITERIA
Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA North
Carolina Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear
on the list.
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SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDER
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. We expect that ALL players who compete this weekend abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Good luck to all the competitors this week! Thank you
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THE CODE
All Players will be responsible for following
“The Code” ; The Players Guide to Fair Play and The Unwritten rules of Tennis;
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
All participants are required to submit the release forms before play.Click on the link (MORE INFO) to print the forms and bring the signed form with you to the tournament desk at time of registration.
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HONOR THE GAME (Formally called SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO)
This video is required as a one time viewing for ALL parents and guardians. Click on MORE INFO and view the short video and complete the form at the end of the video.
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Subscribe to Tournament communication; players must "opt in". NEW FEATURE
Tennis Link (Tournament Directors) are now able to send emails and/or texts straight to you! You must "opt in" during registration in the Event Communications area. You may also do so on your "My Tennis Page" after event registration. FYI, communication is limited to 30 days after the close of the event and to only the players who have opted in. This will help keep you up to date on rain delays, time changes, etc.
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WITHDRAWALS AFTER REGISTRATION DEADLINE
All withdrawals must be submitted via email to Bob Cause at sbcause@hotmail.com.
This is to provide a written copy so there is no confusion. Any player who does
not withdraw in this fashion will be noted as a DEFAULT NO SHOW and will be subject to the NC Tennis Suspension System.
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NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
No late entries will be accepted.
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FORMAT AND SCORING
The format will be two out of three sets with the 10-point match tiebreak used in lieu of the third set. In case of inclement weather No-Ad scoring may be used as determined by the referee. Short set scoring may be used if granted permission by USTA North
Carolina in the event of inclement weather. Use short sets- first to 4 games by 2. Two out of three tiebreak sets. 7
point, set tiebreak at 4-4. Match Tiebreak (10 point tiebreak) in lieu of the third set.
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PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY FOR MATCH SIGN IN
It is the player's responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner. Players must check in for each match 30 minutes prior to its scheduled start time. All USTA rules will be enforced for lateness.
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LUNCH PROVIDED AT 12:00 ON SATURDAY
Lunch will be provided on Saturday at 12:00. Pizza will be provided by Papa Johns Pizza.
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NCTA RAIN POLICY
1. Any division where play has begun – no refund
2. Any division where no play has begun – a partial refund after deductions for actual
expenses.
3. All scores must be reported (incomplete matches included). They would be recorded as
ABANDONED matches.
4. No tournament may reschedule without the approval of the S & S Committee.
5. If a tournament is unable to complete the tournament within the sanctioned dates,
no extensions will be allowed. The tournament will be over. This is because of the
points per round system used for ranking.
6. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee if the entire tournament is canceled
due to inclement weather.
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GREEN DOT BALLS FOR 12&U
Boys and girls in the 12&U division will be using GREEN DOT tennis balls.
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THREE MINUTE REST PERIOD
When a 3-minute rest period is taken in a match played with a Match Tie-Break in Lieu of the Third Set format, the following procedures should be followed:
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AWARDS
Awards will be given to the Champion, Finalist, and Consolation Champion of regular main draws (Champion only in round robin).
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COURT SURFACE
All matches will be played on hard courts.
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DIRECTIONS TAKING US ROUTE 17 SOUTH
Take US Route 17 south going toward Myrtle Beach. Take a left on Ocean Isle Beach Road. After 3.9 miles you will enter a traffic circle. The 1st right turn is Old Georgetown Road. Ocean Isle Beach park and the tennis courts are 1 mile on the right.
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GREAT SPORTS EVENT
This Tournament is a Great Sports Event; Tennis
comes with a bloodline of sportsmanship that few other sports can match. Even
though there are officials roving the courts, it is still an unofficiated
sport. Always give the benefit of doubt to your opponent on a close line call. Make calls against yourself, such as
a double-bounce or touching the net while the point is in progress. Call out
the score every point. Congratulate your opponent on great shots. Parents –be
good sports outside the court. And win or lose, end the match with a removal of
hats and handshake at the net. To reward the good sports at our tournament the
officials or directors will be handing out pins to players who exhibit great
sportsmanship and uphold the tradition of honor in our sport.
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TENNIS BALLS USED FOR TOURNAMENT
Penn green dot balls will be used for 12&U division and Wilson & Penn yellow balls will be used for 14&U - 18&U divisions.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, March 19, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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