Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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RAIN DELAY. 2:30pm update
1.5 hour DELAY !!!!!!! Matches in progress, 2pm & 2:30pm matches report to tournament desk at 4pm. PLEASE CHECK here or AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK for any updates. Sunday's schedule is not affected at this moment.
Players are responsible for checking for any online updates. You can always check your time at the tournament desk. (if you don't see your match time, that means your match time hasn't been set yet and please check with the tournament desk for future updates)
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We are no longer accepting late entries!!!
DRAWS and FIRST MATCH TIMES are now published.
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Tournament TEXT NOTIFICATION SYSTEM - SUBSCRIBE !!!
Please sign up for the TEXT tournament notifications system. We will communicate to you via "RainedOUT" app about weather conditions, possible delays and tournament information. TEXT to 84483 one word "fairhopeclassic" and you will be automatically signed up.
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DOUBLES SIGN UP DEADLINE, FRIDAY 4pm
WE ARE STILL TAKING ENTRIES FOR DOUBLES. PLEASE LET US KNOW IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO SIGN UP (with or without the partner) We will pair randomly with the player without the partner.
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MOST OF THE FIRST ROUND MATCHES WILL START ON SATURDAY.
This is depending on the size of the draw but we will do our best to schedule first round matches for Saturday to accomodate all the players. Draws & Schedule will be posted on the tournament page ON THURSDAY MORNING. Please contact the tournament director via email at tomas.catar@fairhopeal.gov for more questions.
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
PLEASE NOTE: *We will move players up to higher division if their age divisions has only 1 player. *If age division/draw has 2 players, we will play 2 out of 3 matches to determine the winner unless requested by parent/player otherwise. *If age division/draw has 3 & 4 players we will play round robin. All the requests have to be made prior the draw is made which is Thursday morning. Please email at tomas.catar@fairhopeal.gov
Draws will be limited to 16 players and if above 16 players, DRAW will be split to TWO 16PLAYER DRAWS for that age division. We will equally waterfall players to both draws by Southern Alabama standings.
All the matches will be played with 10 POINT TIEBREAKER for the 3rd SET.
PLAYING SURFACE: HARD COURTS: 8s, 10s, 16s, 18s HYDRO COURTS: 12's, 14s
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PLAYERS SELECTION PROCESS
EVERY APPLICANT WILL BE SELECTED. We will accept players for each division if we have at least 2 players in that division. If we have 2, 3 or 4 players in the singles draws they will play round robin. If you wish not to get selected please let us know via email tomas.catar@fairhopeal.gov
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SEEDING
Tournament seeding will be done in accordance with USTA Alabama Regulations. We will use Alabama rankings, Southern ranking for USTA Southern Section States players, and for players from other sections we will use their Section ranking, current records, types of surface, head to head and any other available information will be used to determine the seeding. If you are from other Section then USTA Southern Section, please send us your playing record if you feel like you should be considered to be one of the seeded players.
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SCORING FORMAT
All the MAIN DRAW matches - best of 2 out of 3 tiebreaker sets with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER used in lieu of 3rd set. CONSOLATION Matches - best of 2 out of 3 tiebreaker sets with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER used in lieu of 3rd set. 10 U and 8 U division will use quick start scoring approved by USTA. Doubles matches will be 8 game pro sets.
In the event of inclement weather, the tournament committee reserves the right to change the scoring to an abbreviated system.
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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 need your original confirmation number. ALL the withdrawals AFTER ENTRIES close must be sent in writing at tomas.catar@fairhopeal.gov to the tournaments director. Withdrawing after the tournament deadline and after the selection is made will not be refunded !!!
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TOURNAMENT FEES
Credit cart or exact cash payments for ALL tournament fees at check in (this applies ONLY to late entries or special circumstances)
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Balls used for play:
TECNIFIBRE COURT
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Mike Ford Tennis Center ADDRESS:
600 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope AL 36533 This park is located at the corner of Morphy Avenue and Mershon Street with the main entrance & main parking lot located at Young Street.
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Hotel Information
Hampton Inn Fairhope 23 N Section Street Fairhope AL 36532 For discounted rate $89.00 + tax, call the hotel directly at 251-928-0956 and ask for the City of Fairhope rate. Rates based on availability.
Holiday Inn Express Fairhope Address: 19751 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532 US Reservation Counter Call Center: 800-231-9067 Grand Hotel Marriott
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FAIRHOPE RESOURCES & LINKS
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FAIRHOPE Visitors Information & Resources
more info
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TripAdvisor Information about Fairhope
more info
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Mike Ford Tennis Center
more info
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Youth Progression for 10 and under Events:
All Players ages 10 and under must play thru the new Youth Progression System. Starting with 2017 Tournaments players will only be allowed to enter tournaments at their approved level or one level below. No playing up will be allowed. In general players will find the progression from Orange 2(entry Level, will count as a level 5) to Orange 1(intermediate Level will count as a level 4) the quickest, then from Orange 1 to Green Level 10's(Advanced will count as at least a level 3) slightly more difficult, then from Green Level 10's to Yellow Ball play in 12's more difficult. Once a player ages up to 11 they will be eligible for Yellow Ball Play automatically. We hope the New Progression Pathway will help all players find their natural pathway.
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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 20, 2018 11:59:00 AM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703222518 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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