***TOURNAMENT UPDATE***
10/27/2017: PLEASE CHECK MATCH TIMES! We had to re-do some draws. Please double check and email us with any questions. We will be having a costume contest on Saturday. $25 dollar gift certificate is up for grabs! If you do not play on Saturday we would love to have you out for the contest. We will be playing as much as possible on Sunday.
10/22/1017: We will be having a Costume Contest on Saturday!!! Make sure you show Coach Johnny your outfit. 10/11/2017: Tournament will be played on SATURDAY AND SUNDAY ONLY. First matches will start on Saturday at 11:00 at the earliest. Great opportunity to get some matches, quickly
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***WEATHER INFORMATION***
All rain questions must be handled with the site director at your tournament site. All Weather updates will be posted here during the tournament.
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10 & Under YPP
All 10 & Under Players that are wanting to play in a different division than your rankings allow. You will need to send an email stating what level you are wanting to enter. If you are a Louisiana player please send an email to Megan Preusch at ltajrtennis@louisianatennis.com requesting to appeal by Monday morning. If you are with another state please contact your local Junior Director.
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TIMELINE:
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME: 10/22 Sun 11:59 PM - (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close 10/23 Mon 9:00 PM - Competitors Posted to website 10/25 Wed 5:00 PM - Last Chance to contact Tournament staff with late entry into the tournament 10/26 Thu 11:00 PM - Singles Seeds & Draws posted to the website. 10/28 Sat 10:00 am - First play begins 10/29 Sun 10:00 am - First play begins
Draws will be updated, at the very least, at the conclusion of each day. Please continue to checks draws/match times on this site.
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FORMAT OF PLAY:
Players will be entered into a Full Feed in Consolation through the Quarters. All Singles draws (12-18) will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie-break in lieu of the third set. The required scoring format, for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
*Short scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after weather delays.
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SITES:
Main Site: Independence Park (HARD) 7500 Independence Boulevard, Baton Rouge, LA 70806 Site Phone: 225-928-7860 Abbreviation on Draw: IP
All updates will be handled via this website for ALL SITES. Please understand that these phone numbers are cell phones of volunteers that are desk staff and we are providing you the number as a courtesy. All inquiries should be handled via email, if necessary. Site phones are used to contact players and most important tournament staff. Thank you for your cooperation.
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LATE ENTRIES:
We will be accepting late registrations until Wednesday, October 25, 2017. There will be a $10 fee for late registrations.
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FAQ
- This is a Southern & Louisiana Level 5 Tournament - CHECK THE INTERNET/TENNISLINK AND/OR DRAWS TO FIND YOUR NEXT MATCH TIME. - We will play this tournament on Saturday and Sunday ONLY! - Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you might have. - Single seeds and draws will be posted on 9/26 by end of day. - Email all other questions to jwahlborg1@gmail.com - this is the best form of communication. With such a short amount of time between registration closing and the start of the tournament, answering and returning phone calls is nearly impossible. Emails can be answered much quicker and at any time during the day or night.
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LTA SEEDING CRITERIA
Louisiana Tennis Association will provide selection and seeding 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. On a Draw, players will be seeded numerically 1-4, and in groupings of 5's, 9's and 17's - depending on draw sizes. Singles Seeding will be prepared by the Tournament staff at the time they prepare the selection list.
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CURRENT STANDINGS 2017
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2017 POINTS PER ROUND
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
Due to Draw Changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us and yourselves by offering this contact information.
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NO REFUNDS AFTER Sunday, October 22, 2017:
If you withdraw after October 22, 2017, your credit card will be charged. NO REFUNDS WILL BE ISSUED FOR HURRICANES or other natural disasters.
Per STA Requirements "An entry fee refund is not required for anyone withdrawing within seven days of the start date."
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN:
Saturday morning check-in will be available only: 1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid 2. Arrive at your site 30 mins before your match time to check-in. 3. For those playing 10:00 AM Check-in at the desk no later than 9:45. 4. T-Shirts can be picked up at Independence Park
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TENNIS PARENT AND JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you, to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release. Click here for
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THE CODE:
In matches without an official on court, player are expected to follow "THE CODE" if you have never read it, please do so. Click here for
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SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO:
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AWARDS:
Awards will be determined by the number of partcipants in your division.
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Louisiana Sanctioned Tournament Evaluation:
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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 Sunday, October 22, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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