UPDATES FOR THE WEEKEND!!!
We will be using just one site and it is MTC (Matthews Tennis Club). There will not be any Friday play. All specifics with time are on the draws for each of the matches. NO DELAYS FOR SUNDAY!!! EVERYTHING WILL BE TOTALLY ON TIME!!!
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START TIMES/DAYS:
Doubles may start on Friday (5 pm or later) but this doesn't mean ALL of doubles will play on Friday. NO Singles will start on Friday. Saturday and Sunday matches may start as early as 8 am. The time guidelines are the same for all age divisions (12's -18's). Be prepared! Exact information will NOT be available until the draws are published.
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SITE(S) AND ADDRESSE(S):
The main site for this event is Matthews Tennis Club, 2110 Pleasant Plains Rd., Matthews, NC 28105. Please use the map link above for directions or you can also use your GPS by entering the address for MTC (Matthews Tennis Club).
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR SELECTION PROCESS:
This process occurs AFTER the close of the sign-up period. You will receive written notice to your email after selections have been made. As long as a draw has 2 or more players you will be selected and as long as there aren't more than 16 total players. If there are more than 16 players there will be some players that would end up on an alternate list. If you have signed up please plan to be available to participate in the event.
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CONTACTING THE REFEREE:
Once the draws are up and you have information you need to share with the event please contact the Referee by email (cunninghamlisa@carolina.rr.com) and/or leave a message on the 24 Hour Hotline 704-553-9826.
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DRAWS:
Main draws will be limited to 16 per event with a Full Feed through QuarterFinals (FICQ). Please also know that draws of 8 players or less will play out the consolation draw (weather permitting) but draws of 9-16 will stop at SemiFinals in the consolation.
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ONCE SIGN-UPS CLOSE WE CANNOT TAKE ADDITIONAL PLAYERS NOR SIGN UP REQUESTS!!!
Please don't wait to ask for special scheduling AFTER the sign-up period closes nor AFTER you see what is on the draws. This will be too late!
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NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AND THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
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PLAYER RESPONSIBILITY REMINDER:
While this has been mentioned multiple places on this site it is the player's responsibility to locate your match SITE and TIME which is located on the draws. You are to report directly to your site's tournament desk 30 minutes prior to ALL match times. Be prepared to play early if courts are available and your opponent is also there. Make sure you have your shoes and racquet with you when you check in as you may go directly onto a court. Also know that your next match time given at the desk may change for a variety of unavoidable reasons particularly if you are playing in the consolation draw. It's still your responsibility to check the draws repeatedly for these changes once you leave the desk area to make sure you are aware of these potential updates. While we will try to advise you of the places that could have changes it's not the responsibility of the event to contact you of these changes if they actually happen. Many changes occur while you are in transit for your next match and we apologize ahead of time for any of these unavoidable changes. We will do our very best to keep the website as updated as possible at all times! We thank you for your understanding and patience with this process!
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MAKE SURE TO SCROLL DOWN THROUGH "ALL" INFORMATION LISTED:
THIS IS THE WAY TO OBTAIN REQUIRED AND NECESSARY INFORMATION. EVEN IF YOU THINK YOU KNOW ALL OF IT READ IT AGAIN FOR CHANGES AND UPDATES! YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE FOR THIS INFORMATION AND ARE EXPECTED TO KNOW IT.
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GO DIRECTLY TO YOUR FIRST MATCH SITE:
THESE ARRIVAL REQUIREMENTS ARE FOR ALL OF YOUR MATCHES INCLUDING YOUR FIRST MATCH: You are to arrive at the desk 30 minutes before your match time and you are to make sure you have your medical release form. You will get an event t-shirt at your first match check-in. You are to be completely ready for your match when you sign in at the desk. This means that you must have your racquet and other apparatus desired with you including your match shoes on and have been to the bathroom if needed. Otherwise you aren't ready for your match and this could result in your being late to start your match which could cause you to be penalized. Also remember that anything you want to have on the court with you must be carried onto the court by you. If you can't carry it perhaps you don't really need it. BESIDE OF THE TIME ON THE DRAWS ARE THE LETTERS CORRESPONDING TO THE LOCATIONS AND WILL MATCH WHAT IS ABOVE AND ALSO WHAT IS IN THE DIRECTIONS.
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MEDICAL AND BEHAVIOR RELEASE:
All players must bring a "signed" Medical Release and Behavior Release Form with them when they check in for their first match. Signature of player and parent (guardian) is required. Please have them completed when you arrive so that it doesn't slow down the start of the matches. You can find this Behavior Release (signed by the parent) and the Medical Release (signed by both the parent and the player) by going to www.nctennis.com. This two page set of Releases is required by NCTA/STA and failure of a tournament to comply can cause the loss of the tournament sanction. If you have a www.mytennisnetwork.com account you can get a form printed with your information that just needs signatures.
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HONOR THE GAME (formerly Sportsmanship Video):
This video is required as a one-time viewing for ALL parents. This video can be found at www.nctennis.com.
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WEATHER POLICY (Read it very carefully):
For ALL weather information call the REFEREE'S (not the Tournament Director) 24 Hour Hotline: 704-553-9826. Updates won't be provided online during the days once they start. Unless there are specific alternate play instructions on the Hotline you are to plan to arrive in time for your scheduled match or be prepared for latness or "no show" penalties. We will NOT alter schedules based on what might be possible to happen per weather forecasts and/or what may be happening at your house. Each play site will be based on what is going on at that location. In the event we actually do have weather issues we will try to have brief delays and keep players at the sites. You will be required to be at the play site as scheduled. Please don't leave messages on the hotline asking to be called back about the weather (nor will we be responding to personal weather emails) and fail to arrive in a timely manner. This will be an information source only. There will be updates day to day. There will be no cancelling of the entire weekend on the first day. Also know that in the event of weather issues we do confer with NC Tennis to determine how to proceed and go with their decisions. REMEMBER: IT IS STILL YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO ARRIVE AS SCHEDULED UNLESS ALTERNATE ARRIVAL TIMES ARE ON THE HOTLINE!!
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SURFACE(S): We will be using CLAY and HARD courts for this event!
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10's SCORING FORMAT AND 10's YOUTH PROGRESSION EXPLANATION:
10's will still use the orange ball and we will still play on 60 inch courts. The scoring format will now be: Singles will be the best of 2 short sets (first to 4 games and win by 2 games) with a set tiebreak (first to 7 points and win by 2 points at 4-4 in each set). In the case of a third set it will also be a tiebreak to 7 points and by a margin of 2 points. In the case of inclement weather singles play will be one regular 6 game set with a tiebreak to 7 points with a margin of 2 points to win and it will be played at 6-6. THIS IS AD SCORING! In the event of inclement weather no-ads can be implemented. Doubles matches will be a regular 6 game set with a set tiebreak to 7 points with a margin of 2 points at 6-6. THIS IS AD SCORING! In the case of inclement weather the doubles will not change from what is listed other than it may revert to no-ad. Also remember that any balls landing on a line are good shots and are to be called as "good". This tournament is considered an Orange L2 event for 10's players. For more information on this new progression program you can go to www.nctennis.com.
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12's ARE REQUIRED TO PLAY WITH "GREEN" BALLS ON A FULL SIZED COURT!!
12's will continue to also use the scoring listed in the "Match Format" area. WE will be using the "green dot" balls.
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SEEDS AND PLAYER SELECTIONS ARE OBTAINED THROUGH A SYSTEM "AUTO-SEEDING" PROCESS!!
Players will be selected automatically based on the most recent published NC standings list. The names of players who have been selected will appear as "Competitors" after the tournament deadline when selections are made.
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RULES (read carefully and completely):
All USTA rules will be used. Time and Code Violations will be used as needed. Please remember that you must have permission to leave the court to go to the restroom from an official. Racquet abuse; ball abuse; foul and insulting comments toward your opponent; coaching from parents or friends (anything that is said that could be considered as directing the match) and more can result in Code Violations. We expect good behavior from all players and spectators. You are subject to Time Violation(s) for any minutes you are late up to 15 minutes late at which time you may also be defaulted. Above all we expet you to be respectful of yourself and your opponent(s). Codes will be issued if you are heard saying "SUCK" (or anything that rhymes with it), any two word diety references such as Jesus Christ, God D---, religious references, sexual preference comments such as "I am so gay." or "You are SO lucky.", etc. Those are just a few examples of things not to be heard saying. If you aren't sure if something will get you into trouble it's probably best not to do or say it.
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MATCH FORMATS (includes new information for 3rd set situations):
All SINGLES matches (except 10's, see separate section for details) will be the best of 2 Tiebreak sets (Tiebreak at 6 games all and the first player to get at least 7 points with a 2 point lead wins the tiebreak) and a Super Tiebreaker (this would be won by the first player to have at least 10 points with a 2 point lead would win the tiebreak) in lieu of a 3rd set. If you split sets there will be a 3 minute break between a second and third set. You MUST notify an official immediately if this occurs. If you desire coaching (this also includes electronic coaching) it must be on the court and it must come BEFORE a bathroom break. If you go to the bathroom first you will forfeit your right to have coaching. You must notify the Ref if you need to leave the court to go to the bathroom. If we cannot find you and you are gone more than the three minutes you are subject to an immediate penalty that can result in the loss of the match. You CANNOT have coaching at any other time during your match other than between the second and third set in singles. All DOUBLES matches (except 10's, see separate section) will be 1, 8 game, pro-set. In the event of weather alternate scoring methods may be introduced. YOU MAY NOT LEAVE THE COURT FOR ANY REASON WITHOUT NOTIFYING THE REFEREE OR ANOTHER OFFICIAL.
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USE OF ANY AND ALL ELECTRONIC DEVICES IS STRICTLY PROHIBITED:
Use of a cell phone (even just a ringing phone) while on court (except during the 3 minute break between second and third sets for coaching purposes only) is subject to an immediate code violation. Use of any sort of electronic device is also strictly prohibited and can result in a code violation as well. Please make sure to cut off ringers on phones and put away head phones, I Pods, etc. There are NO acceptable electronic devices while on a tennis court during a tournament match and this includes your 5 minutes of warm-up.
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ONLINE TRANSACTION CLARIFICATION (regarding event fee and transaction fee):
ACTIVE charges $3 for any and all online transactions over $32 plus 1/8% service fee but this doesn't go to the tournament nor to USTA. This is not charged by the event nor is it received by the event so we are unable to refund it. ACTIVE also adds that amount to any posted charges listed on the website as well as all other USTA events.
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DOUBLES SCHEDULING:
We will begin play for the majority of doubles on Friday but this doesn't mean there won't be any doubles the rest of the weekend, be ready! Make sure you have a doubles partner. It's up to you to find your own partner before the sign up deadline. The doubles sign up deadline is the same as the singles sign-up deadline. If you sign up just yourself you need to advise the Referee by email who your partner happens to be.
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NCTA INCLEMENT WEATHER INFORMATION:
Any division where play has begun, there will be no refund. Any division where NO play has begun is subject to a partial refund after ALL tournament expenses have been paid if money remains. All completed scores must be reported. Incomplete matches are recorded as ABANDONED (these are matches started but the Referee decides they cannot be completed). Matches never started are recorded as UNPLAYED. If a tournament will be unable to complete the event within the sanctioned dates there will be NO extensions. The tournament will be over. It is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee (and after conferring with NC Tennis) if the entire tournament is cancelled due to inclement weather. This information is for all sanctioned tournaments experiencing rain or other inclement weather issues.
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WITHDRAWALS/REFUND:
If you wish to withdraw prior to the close of the sign-up period go to the "Edit Your Registration" area and use the links that you need starting with obtaining your confirmation #. The event is not provided your confirmation # but it is provided to you upon completing the entry transaction online. Your entry will be removed and no charges for any tournament events will be processed once the sign-up period closes. If you haven't removed your entry nor notified the event (in writing by email to cunninghamlisa@carolina.rr.com) before the sign-up period closes you will be charged during the Tournament Director Selection process. There will be NO entry fee refunds for any withdrawals requests received after the close of the sign-up period.
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JUNIOR SUSPENSION POINTS:
Please go to NC Tennis for potential suspension points and the explanation of points per infraction as well as point totals and what can happen as you accumulate them.
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AWARDS:
There will be Awards for the Champion(s) and the Finalist(s) in each division in the Singles main draws as well as the Doubles draws. There will be Awards for the Consolation Champion(s) in each division of the consolation draws. There will also be one Female and one Male sportsmanship award presented.
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AMENTIES:
There will be a T-shirt for each participant as well a cooler of ice water to fill your jugs and water bottles.
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FLAT FEE EXPLANATION:
You will pay one flat fee for your first event (whether that is singles or doubles) and if you choose to play both singles and doubles your second event will be free. Please know that each event does have a transaction that is charged by Link Team and is not received by the event.
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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 Monday, August 28, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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