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Tournament Reports
1 Heather Test Message
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Sportsmanship Award
Congratulations to Kennedy Shaffer of Rossford, OH !
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Let's pray for one more day like today.
For Weather Forecast and Radar images go to the NOAA weather center by clicking "more info".
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Twitter with the Girls' 14 Nationals
I suggest you activate Twitter if you have the equipment !!!
Just log in to Twitter to follow G14Nationals. Search for user "G14Nationals" or click "more info".
To receive text updates through Twitter make sure you activate your mobile device through your twitter account and then turn device updates on for "G14Nationals"
Remember, our Twitter address is G14Nationals
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Schedule
Saturday July 30, 8:00a.m. Draw made...Tournament Alternate List takes priority thereafter.
(Draws will be posted Friday August 5 at 9:00a.m)
Thursday 6:30-8:30 .... Pre-tournament Drill Session 1
Friday 10:00-Noon .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 2
Friday 2:00-4:00 .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 3
Friday 3:00-4:30.... Player Check-in
Friday 5:00 .... Players' Meeting
Friday 5:00 .... Group Picture (A beautiful group in T-shirts)
Friday ~5:30 .... Watermelon for Players, Parents, and Paparazzi
Saturday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up (reservations taken on Friday only)
Saturday 8:00 a.m. .... Singles Match Play begins (2 rounds of Main draw singles and 1 round of consolation will be scheduled.)
Saturday 3:00p.m. .... Doubles Deadline
Sunday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up
Sunday 7:15 a.m. Chapel Service at Peacthree City Tennis Center
Sunday 8:00 a.m. .... Play resumes. (One round of singles, followed by 2 rounds of doubles, will be scheduled.)
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Ground RulesPeachtree City Tennis Center (770-486-9474, ext. 0) is available for practice on the days prior to the tournament.
Court reservations can be made for Thursday and Friday at $10.00 per hour ($5.00 per 1/2 hr), paid in advance and non-refundable.
During tournament play on Saturday and thereafter, covered courts may be reserved, at the same rate.
If there is rain, covered courts will be used for match play and court fees will be refunded.
Metro Tennis Associates (the tournament) takes authority over the outdoor courts at 6:30 Saturday morning.
Practice court reservations for 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 a.m can be made at the tournament desk the day before.
Directions to free off-site practice courts will be available.
The clay courts can not be used by tournament players before or during the tournament.
Summit YMCA Courts are NOT available for practice. They will be used for tournament play only
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Group Picture and Gallery
We hope you will take the time to view the gallery of group pictures from 1985 to 2010. The gallery will surround the tournament desk. See if you can locate former and future stars. Yours will be the 26th (maybe the 27th) in this series of photographs. Before or during the Players' meeting on Friday, August 5, a professional photographer will take a group picture of the 2011 participants in tournament T-shirts. You may order a copy of this picture at the photography booth near the tournament desk. Please arrive in time to be part of this tournament's history.
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Warm-up Courts and Hitting Lessons
Warm-up Courts before start of the tournament:
Warm-up courts can be reserved at the front desk by calling 770.486.9474 ext 0.
The cost will be $10.00 per hour ($5.00 per 1/2 hr) per court.
During the tournament covered courts are available for warm-ups at the same rate.
Directions to free off-site practice courts will be available.
Hitting Lessons:
Pros will be available for hitting lessons during the course of the tournament.
Please contact the front desk (770.486.9474 ext 0) to book the lessons.
The cost is $50.00/hour and $27.00/ ½ hour.
All court bookings and hitting lessons/warm-ups need to be paid in advance - no refunds for cancellations.
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SCROLL DOWN for Airline, Hotel, Rental Car, and complete tournament information
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Tee Shirt Size !!
We inadvertently omitted MEDIUM from the size options.
If you ordered a Small, but wanted a Medium, or needed a Medium but ordered a Large, let us know.
Email us and put "TEE SHIRT" in the Subject line of your email.
If you were accepted as an alternate or as a wild card please give us your shirt size.
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Peachtree City Tennis Center is the Main Site
Peachtree City is a suburb of Atlanta. It is located approximately 24 miles southwest of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport. Below are directions from different points. Peachtree City Tennis Center and Summit YMCA will host play on Saturday-Tuesday. On Wednesday and thereafter all play will be at Peachtree City Tennis Center. For a Map Click "more info." The street address is 10 Planterra Way, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
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Planning your stay.
Because of the compass-draw format, no player will be eliminated from singles until sometime on Monday. We suggest that you make hotel reservations for the longest stay that you can imagine. It is often difficult to extend your stay when your daughter advances beyond your expectations. Additonally, rain can always be a factor in when you will actually leave.
We suggest making your airline reservations for the longest period that you anticipate staying. Standing by for an earlier flight is probably cheaper than confirming a later departure date.
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Air Travel Discounts to Atlanta on AirTran Airways
Attendees and Travel Agents should call the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to obtain more information about the following features: A 10% discount on the lowest available AirTran Airways one way fare with no minimum stay length or Saturday night requirement. There is a one time waiver of Change Fee per reservation for any name or itinerary change, but any applicable fare increase will apply. You must refer to the Event code: USTA11.
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Rental Car Specials from AVIS
To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D086863. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. Click "more info" to access the Avis tournament website.
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Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree
Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree (770-487-2666), 201 Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City, 30269.
Guest Rooms: Double Occupance $109 (USTA Girls' 14 National tournament rate)
Rooms are on a space available basis, so reserve as early as possible.
For reservations call 888-270-6222.
Full-service hotel is 1.3 miles from tournament site.
2 Lighted Tennis Courts.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn Left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to Aberdeen Parkway (first street to the left after overhead golfcart bridge.)
Turn Left on Aberdeen Parkway. Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree is the second Left turn off Aberdeen.
Cancellation Policy: Guests must cancel by 6:00 of the day prior to the day of arrival to avoid a one night room and tax charge.
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Hampton Inn
Hampton Inn (770-486-8800), 300 Westpark Drive, Peachtree City, 30269.
Double Double Rooms: $99.00, King Rooms: $89.00 (USTA 14 National's tournament rate)
Reservations must be received by July 29 to receive this special rate. After July 29 rooms will be sold at the hotels standard posted rate (if available).
Hot breakfast buffet is included in rate.
1 mile from tournament site
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn Left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to Westpark Drive (second street to the left after overhead golfcart bridge), It will be across Hwy 74 from Pike Nusery.)
Turn Left on Westpark Drive.
Hotel is immediately on the left.
Cancellation Policy: Guest must cancel 48 hours prior to arrival to avoid charge of one night's room and tax.
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Holiday Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn and Suites (770-487-4646)
Guest Rooms: $89.00 (USTA 14 National's rate)
After July 5 rooms are on a space availability basis.
3 miles from main site and features suites with kitchens.
203 Newgate Road, Peachtree City, 30269.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn left on GA 74 and go ~8 miles to Peachtree Parkway (Large water tank on right and Kedron Shopping Center on Left).
Go to next traffic light at bottom of hill.
Turn Left on Georgian Park (Shell Station hidden in the trees on the corner) and then
immediately left onto Newgate Road at corner of Shell Station.
Hotel is immediately on the left.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
Springhill Suites by Marriott (770-254-8900)
Guest Rooms: $99.00 (USTA 14 Nationals tournament rate)
The discounted tournament rate is availlable through July 22. After July 22 the standard rate is $125, so reserve early.
7.5 miles from main site and 0.5 mile from satellite site.
1119 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan 30265.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport.
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to exit 47.
Turn left.
Go to 2nd traffic light and turn Right.
Hotel is on the left.
Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day prior to the arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center (770-487-2000), 2443 Hwy 54 W, Peachtree City, 30269.
Guest Rooms: $95.00 (USTA Girls' 14 Nationals tournament rate)
Rate is offered until day of arrival based on availability.
Full-service hotel is 1.4 miles from tournament site.
3 Tennis Courts
Click on 'more info' for complete hotel information.
DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport:
Follow signs to I-85 South.
Take I-85 South to Exit 61.
Turn left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to GA Hwy 54 (first light after overhead golfcart bridge.
Turn Left on Hwy 54 and go Go 0.6 mile through 2 traffic lights and across bridge.
Wyndham is first drive to the left after you cross the bridge over Lake Peachtree.
Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 24 hours before arrival to avoid penalty.
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Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals
A player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
Refunds
A player accepted into the main draw of this tournament who subsequently withdraws for any reason will not receive a refund.
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ALTA and USTA Release forms
At check-in you are required to submit separate signed ALTA and USTA Release forms. The forms will be available on-site. If a parent is not traveling with the player, your should print a copy of the USTA release by clicking "more info" to send with her. For an ALTA release form delivered to you by e-mail, send your request to 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
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First Match Times are in Reports Above
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DIRECTIONS
If you are using GPS or MapQuest, the actual street address (10 Planterra Way) may cause you to miss by 3/4 mile. (198 Panterra Way will get you near the driveway for the covered courts.)
If you are lucky, you will enter Planterra Way from Hwy 54 and the tennis center will be immediately on your left.
Some GPS systems work and some don't.
To be safe, print the written directions in the text under the headings below.
For a map click "more info." (Use the Hybrid view to see the courts.)
If are traveling west on Hwy 54 and miss the turn onto Planterra Way, you can visit GoodSports, a fine sporting goods specialty store at the next traffic light in MacDuff Crossing. We will be able to redirect you to the Tennis Center.
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Directions southbound from Atlanta & Atlanta Airport
The Girls' 14 National Championships will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center, located SW of Atlanta. GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way.
From Atlanta, I-285, I-75, or I-20, take I-85 south to exit 61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City, Hwy 74).
Turn left (south) onto GA Hwy 74 and go approx. 11 miles to GA Hwy 54.
(It is the first traffic light past the overhead golf cart bridge.)
Turn Right on Hwy 54 and go to 3rd traffic light (Planterra Way).
Turn Left onto Planterra way. The Tennis Center is immediately on the left.
If you miss the turn onto Planterra Way, you can visit GoodSports, a fine sporting goods specialty store at the next traffic light in MacDuff Crossing. We will be able to redirect you to the Tennis Center.
For map, click “more info".
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Directions from I-85 northbound from Mongomery, AL
GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way.
From points south, take Exit 47 (Hwy 34, Bullsboro) and turn right (east).
Go approximately 8.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 54.
Go straight ahead on Hwy 54 approximately 1 mile to 2nd traffic light (Planterra Way).
Turn right at the light, Peachtree City Tennis Center is on on the left.
For map, click “more info."
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Directions from Florida (adventuresome?, much shorter than Interstates )
Take I-75 northbound to exit # 205 (GA Hwy 16).
Turn left (west toward Griffin).
Go approximately 24 miles.
You will see a sign "Digby, unincorporated".
On the left will be Pike Academy. Just past that will be a Petro Station on the left .
Turn Right at the Petro station onto Hwy 85 Connector.
Stay on Hwy 85 Connector through Brooks approximately 8 miles to the deadend (at Hwy GA 85).
Turn left on GA Hwy 85 and go less than 1/2 mile to the first traffic light.
Turn right at the light onto GA Hwy 74.
Go approximatel 7 miles to the intersection with GA Hwy 54 (The Avenue will be on your left.)
Turn left onto Hwy 54.
Go to the 3rd traffic light (less than 1/2 mile).
Turn left at light onto Planterra Way.
The tennis Center will be on your left.Total distance is 40 miles.
You can try to follow it on the map by clicking "more info."
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Directions to Summit YMCA from the PTC Tennis Center
(Available for match play only, NOT A PRACTICE SITE)
From Tennis Center turn left onto Hwy 54 and Go 1 mile to the 2nd traffic light.
At light Go STRAIGHT on Hwy 34 (don’t follow Hwy 54!!!)
Go 6.5. miles on Hwy 34.
Summit YMCA will be on the left. It will be at the top of a hill adjoining Summit Healthplex.
(If you miss it, take the first U-Turn and go back, I always do.)
[1755 Hwy 34 East, Newnan, GA 30265]
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National Alternate List
Players will be admitted from the top of this list regardless of the section of the withdrawng player.
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Alternate List
Players who entered online, were endorsed by their home section, but were not selected will be ordered in the list above.
Endorsed Players of any standing who apply after the alternate list is published will be added to the bottom of the list.
Late applicants will be added in order in which they are received.
Applicants who are endorsed by their home section will be added to the bottom of the numbered alternates.
Applicants who are not endorsed will be added to the Unendorsed Applicants list, but will only be considered after all endorsed alternates, regardless of their time of application.
Unendorsed players will not be added to the Unendorsed Applicants list unless the player makes that request.
A player cannot be transferred to the Alternate list without her section's endorsement. It is the player's responsibility to get her sections endorsement.
Unendorsed alternates will be ordered in the "Unendorsed Applicants ..." List above.
Anyone who wants to be added to the Alternate List should email 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Alternate List is in Tournament Reports above.
The ordered alternate list will be updated as changes occur.
Unendorsed alternates are not numbered and fall behind all endorsed alternates, on-time or otherwise..
Unendorsed alternates may not be considered for entry without first receiving their section's endorsement.
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Match Scoring Formats
For 2011 the following scoring formats have been adopted.
Main Draw Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets
Consolation Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set
Doubles through the Quarterfinals: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set
Doubles Semi-Finals, Finals, and 3/4 Playoff: Best of 3 tiebreak sets
See Table 17 on page 176 of the 2011 Friend at Court for complete format information.
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Seeding Method
The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. Refer to Table 16 on page 167 of the 2011 Friend at Court for the seeding criteria.
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Electronic Devices Prohibited on court
Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted. The exception to this rule is that players may use a cell phone during the 3-minute coaching break between the 2nd set and the match-deciding tiebreak played in lieu of a 3rd set.
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TennisRecruiting.net
The Tennis Recruiting Network – also known as TennisRecruiting.net – is the premier website for junior tennis. There is something for everyone – junior players, their parents, college coaches, and fans.
Weekly rankings by graduation year show how recruits stack up against each other.
Players can market themselves to college coaches by updating their player profiles – completely free of charge.
Coaches can add players to their “watch lists” and receive email updates about recruit activity.
With extensive information about tens of thousands of recruits – and articles from recruiting experts and former coaches – there is something for everyone at TennisRecruiting.net.
Photographers from TennisRecruiting.net will be in attendance taking action photos on Saturday and Sunday.
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DOUBLES Selection Order
The 2011 USTA Tournament Committee Manual states:
"The Tournament Committee shall accept double teams into the doubles event in the following order:
1. Teams comprising two players in the singles draw and teams with at least one National Open Doubles Qualifier paired with one sectionally-endorsed player shall be accepted. This means that a team with a Nationl Open Doubles Qualifier, regardless of whether the Qualifier plays with a singles player, singles alternate, or doubles-only endorsed player, must be accepted. Tournaments are required to expand the draw beyond the 64 or 96 draw size if it is necessary to accommodate all teams entitled to entry.
2. Teams comprising one player in the singles draw and one sectionally-endorsed player not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams.
3. Teams comprising two sectionally-endorsed players not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams."
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Using Facebook to find a partner
Here's how you do it:
Click on "more info" below to go to the Group.
If you are a member, enter your email and password.
If you are not a member, click on "Join" (to the right of the Doubles Communication Site heading )
Then, click on Sign Up.
You will need to enter your first and last name, your email address, your birthdate, and a password. Everything except your name is confidential.
Before your membership is finalized, Facebook will send a message to your email address. Follow the instructions to complete your membership. It only takes a few seconds.
You may have to click on the "more info" link after you join or log in.
Afer you have enrolled in Facebook and joined the group, your name (and photo, if you provided one) will be in the "Members" box on the bottom left of the "Wall" page.
If you would like to leave a message regarding doubles, click on the "Discussions" Tab at the top of the page and select the Topic that you need (e.g. "Need Partner")..
In the box labeled "Reply", post a message.
Anyone who joins the group can contact you by clicking on your name on the "Wall" page, and you can contact anyone, as well.
Messages between group members are secure. You don't reveal your email address or phone number by sending a message, because Facebook sends the messages without personal information.
You may send phone info via the message process to whomever you wish, but don't post your phone number in a Discussion Topic.
To logout, click on "Account" in the upper right and scroll down to "Logout".
Once you have found a partner, enter online.
After the singles entry deadline, email 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
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On-Site Alternates
If you are not admitted prior to check-in on Friday, you may be an on-site alternate for singles play on Saturday and play doubles (whether or not you play singles, if there is a vacancy).
Alternates are welcome to check-in on Friday and be part of all of the activities.
Saturday singes matches start at 8:00 a.m.
Alternates should arrive at Peachtree City Tennis Center before 7:45a.m. and sign the on-site alternate list next to her name.
They should remain at Peachtree City Tennis Center until all matches have been assigned to a court and play has begun for the last first-round match.
The last first-round match is usually scheduled at approximately 12:30.
Effective January 1, 2009
Tthe procedure for accepting on-site alternates into the draw was rewritten for clarification as follows:
The Tournament Committee shall establish a procedure for checking in on-site alternates and instruct players in the Tournament Information Brochure. The procedure shall include the following:
...Any alternate desiring admittance must check in and be ready for play no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate.
The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the players check in.
If an alternate arrives late, he may be accepted after all on-time alternates. If more than one arrive late and all on-time alternates have been admitted, late arrivals will be accepted in the order in which each falls on the alternate list at the time the vacancy occurs.
The On-site Alternate Match Check-in Deadline for singles is 7:45 AM Saturday.
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Missed the Deadline ?
You can be considered for entry after all "on-time" entries are exhausted, regardless of your standing.
If you would like to be put at the bottom of the alternate list, email 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
With only 128 spaces available, your chances of being admitted are extremely slight.
If you have a high national standing and a valid reason for missing the deadline or not being endorsed, you may request a wild card. The deadline for wild card application is Tuesday, 5:00 p.m. EDT. To access the link, click "more info."
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Don't Wait to enter! If you do,
Deadline is one minute before 12:00 NOON, July 7 !
Your credit card will not be charged unless you are accepted after the deadline. You can always withdraw before the deadline if you change your mind. (message posted 3/31/11)
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Finding a Partner using Facebook
A Facebook group has been set up to help you find a partner. If you need a partner, JOIN THE GROUP. You can contact others and others can contact you without giving out any personal information.
Click on "more info" below to go to the Group.
For detailed instructions scroll down to the bottom of this site.
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Credit Card Processing Problems and Wild Cards
The following players had processing problems, are Wild Cards or late entrants: Christina Zordani.
Please call 770-347-8087 or 770-631-0930 to confirm your entry.
You will need a Visa or MasterCard to complete the entry process.
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Pre-Tournament Drills
Spaces are still available.
Pre-tournament drills will be held the prior to the tournament
Sessions will be held Friday 10:00-12 noon and Friday 2:00- 4:00 p.m..
These 2-hour sessions will help you become familiar with the court surface, surroundings, and climate.
The drills are designed to be competitive, but there will be no one-on-one competition.
There is indoor back-up so the drills will be held, rain or shine.
You may register by phone with a Visa or MasterCard. The credit card registration fees are $43 for one session, $75 for two sessions, $110 for all three sessions.
Call 770-347-8087 or email us at 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Sunday Morning Chapel Service
A 15-20-minute non-denominational chapel service will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center on Sunday at 7:15 a.m.. The courts will be open by 6:30 for warm-up. If you are scheduled at Summit YMCA at 8:00, there should be sufficient travel time to attend the service and be on time for you match.
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Check-in: Friday 3:00-4:30
Players' Meeting and Group Picture 5:00 p.m
Tournament registration will be held Friday, August 5, at the Peachtree City Tennis Center between 3:00 and 4:30 PM. Tournament packets and tee shirts will be distributed. The players' meeting will be held at 5:00. A group picture will be taken with players in tournament t-shirts. After the meeting southern hydration fruit will be served. (For the less-sophisticated, that means "We're havin' watermelon.")
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Doubles Deadline 3:00PM Saturday
Doubles entries close at 3:00 PM on Saturday, August 6.
Doubles play will start Sunday after singles.
If you need help finding a partner, we have set up a Facebook page so that you can contact others who have been admitted. (See bottom of page)
Please, don't put any personal information on the Facebook Discussion page.
If you entered online and don't want to play, you must notify us before the deadline. Otherwise you will be randomly paired with another doubles player.
E-mail doubles entries or changes to 2011g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, July 7, 2011 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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