MATCH TIMES / CHECK IN
All match times are posted through to the finals. It is our plan to stay on schedule, however, sometimes your match time may depend on the length of another match. If there are weather delays, the times may change. Double check all match times with the tournament desk at your site. CHECK IN WILL BE AT EACH SITE, REPORT DIRECTLY TO YOUR MATCH SITE.
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BAD WEATHER - What to do??
If the tournament Referee determines the courts will not be ready for matches at the scheduled time, they will go on "A DELAY". Example: Jo-Jo is scheduled for 9:30 am . Before you leave, check Tournament Home page under important information, and if it shows a "TWO (2) hour delay". The new match time would be 11:30 am at the same location. Thank you for arriving 20 minutes early for all match times. These UPDATES do not show up on the mobile site.
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RAIN / WET COURTS ???
It has been a very wet spring. Our hope is that all sites will be dry and ready to play. What you need to know: We will send out updates through THIS website (Tournament Home Page, under the Important Information tab) Remember, you must refresh your page to get current information. Any DELAYS will be found here, posted Saturday morning at least 2 hours prior to the first match times (7:00 am). IMPORTANT-Updates do not show up on the mobile application. Thank you
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RACE WEEKEND
Please allow extra time for traffic this weekend. The race will add traffic to all highways in and around Charlotte.
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Draws will be posted Wednesday after 4:00
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Report DIRECTLY to your SITE.
We are using 3 sites this weekend. Bradley Center, Ferguson Park, Racquet Club of Gastonia - 10 and under ONLY... Site can be found on the draw, next to your match time and date. See directions below for each site.
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Bradley Center Tennis Courts (BCTC)
BCTC (on the draw): 1200 N. Modena Street: From I-85 take exit 19 (East Gastonia), go West towards downtown Gastonia. Turn Right at the first light (Modena Street). Bradley Center will be approximately one mile on the right. EVENTS at this site SATURDAY: Girls' 12, 14, 16
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Ferguson Park (FPark)
FPark (on the draw): 1401 Golf Course Drive, Gastonia, NC 28054 - From I-85, exit 22 Go LEFT, at the fourth light turn right on to E. Hudson Blvd. At the second light go right on to UNION ROAD. Turn LEFT on to E. 12th Ave, Left on to Kelly Street and a quick right on to Golf Course Drive. Courts are at the end of the road on the left. Events at this site Saturday: Boys' 12, 14, 16
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Racquet Club of Gastonia (RCG)
RCG (on draw): 3116 Howe Dairy Road, Gastonia, NC 28056 - From I-85 exit 22 (Lowell) go left. Travel 6.6 miles, through 6 stoplights. After crossing over Union Road, take the second street to the left (Howe Dairy Road). Club is 300 yards on the right through the iron gates. Saturday: Boys' AND Girls' 10 and under ONLY
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Tournament Voucher Program
ATTENTION All JTT
and High School Players! Please click
the link below to find out how you may be eligible for a free entry fee.
Click
here to go to our Vouchers
more info
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Seeding based on NC Standing List April 29, 2019
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Selection Process
Players will be
selected based on the most recent published NC standing list. The names of players who have been selected
will appear as "Competitors" after the tournament deadline when
selections are made. Contact us
immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.
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L5 Eligibility Information BG 12s-18s
Players will be selected based on the most recent
end of month's published NC standing list. Players cannot have standing in the
top 100 in their respective age division. The names of players who have
been selected will appear as “Competitors” after the tournament deadline when
selections are made. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot
participate. Please click link below for more information.
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SportsmanshipReminder
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 weekend! Thank you! Click
here to go to The Code
more info
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Tennis Parent Alert/Medical Release Form
No player will be allowed to compete in the tournament
unless this form is filled out. Please turn in prior to first match. click
here to go straight to document
more info
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10U Youth Tennis Progression
This tournament is considered an Orange L2 event
for 10U players. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression and the
quest for stars and trophies. Please click on the following link here.
“New for
2018/2019: This Level 5 Boys/Girls 12U singles draw is tagged for Green Level 1
Youth Player Progression Stars/Trophies.”
more info
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All Draws are limited to 16 players
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10's and Under Will be played on a 60 foot court with low compression orange balls. Racquets must be no larger than 25 inches. 10's Scoring For all North Carolina 10 and under, Level 1-5 tournament play, the required scoring format, for singles shall be the best of 2 short sets (first to 4 and win by 2), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two (2) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) for the third set. AD SCORING. In case of inclement weather, singles play shall consist of one regular six (6) game set with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by 2) at 6-6. AD SCORING
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12 and under
Will be played with Green low compression balls on regulation court.
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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, May 13, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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