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Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event as of Friday 4:00
FIRST MATCH TIMES REPORT
Medical Release
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CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to the winners!
Chloe Ouellet-Pizer
Tommy Paul
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
Congratulations to Alex Phillips and Chloe Ouellet-Pizer
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ALL REMAINING MATCHES WILL BE AT JDS
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MERCER COURTS ARE NOW PRACTICE COURTS
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WATERMELON
Join us for watermelon at JDS starting around 2:00 Sunday
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COURTS OFF LIMITS
THE COURTS AT PROVIDENCE ARE PRIVATE PROPERTY. WE DO NOT HAVE PERMISSION TO USE THEM. LAW ENFORCEMENT MAY BE CALLED BY THE RESIDENCE AND THEY HAVE THE FULL SUPPORT OF THE MACON TENNIS ASSOCIATION.
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SUNDAY MATCHES
On Sunday,all singles matches play a full 3rd set
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
On-site alternates must arrive at John Drew Smith Tennis prior to matches being played for which you want to be considered
You must sign the ordered alternate sheet and remain at John Drew Smith Tennis Center with the referee Donna Bailey.
If a vacancy occurs, the highest "signed-in" alternate will be admitted
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SCORING FORMAT
All Southern Championships will invoke the following Heat Rules
When two Singles main draw or consolation matches are schedule per day, scoring will be two tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
On days when one match per day is scheduled in either main draw or consolation, the best of 3 tiebreak sets will be played.
Doubles through the semi-finals will play an 8-game pro-set with a 7-point match tiebreak played at 8-all. The doubles final and 3/4 playoff will play two tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
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TOURNAMENT DATES
June 18-25th. the 25th will only be used, if necessary, in case of bad weather (rain make up).
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DAYS AND DEADLINES
Entry Deadline: June 10, 11:59 pm EDT
Selections posted: June 13, 5:00pm or later
Seeds Posted online: Tuesday June 14, 5:00pm or later
Alternate Lists Posted online: Wednesday June 15, 12:00 noon or later.
First Match Times Posted online: Thursday June 16, 12:00 noon or later.
Draws posted online 12:00 noon Friday.
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FORMS TO BE FILLED OUT FOR REGISTRATION
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NJT RELEASE
All participants in this event must sign the US NJT Indemnity form. Click the following link, print and bring the completed form to the event.
more info
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MEDICAL RELEASES
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed with you or fax to us (478-477-0575) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release:
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About the NIKE JUNIOR TOUR (NJT)
ABOUT THE NIKE JUNIOR TOUR The Nike Junior Tour (NJT) is a worldwide series of junior singles tournaments for Boys and Girls in the 12 and 14 age groups. There are currently 34 countries participating in the NJT, representing over 60,000 players. Former NJT International Masters participants include Rafael Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych. The winner(s) of this event will be invited to compete at the NJT USA National Masters in September at the Evert Tennis Academy, Sept 16-18. The NJT USA National Masters is a Level II USTA National event. Nike provides round trip transportation, food and lodging for the winner(s) (B14, B12, G14, G12) plus one team coach. The NJT USA National Masters winners advance to play in the NJT International Masters in December, at Club Med Sandpiper in Port St. Lucie FL. Expenses for the International Masters are paid for by Nike.
NIKE JUNIOR TOUR AGE ELIGIBILITY
NJT USA qualifying leads to the NJT International Masters where 33 countries participate. Therefore, to be eligible for the NJT USA National Masters and the NJT International Masters, players must meet the ITF (International Tennis Federation) age eligibility cutoff date of December 31st. Example: If you are currently 14, but will turn 15 on or before December 31, 2011, you may play in the Section Championship in the 14's but WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE to compete in the 14’s at the NJT USA National Masters or the International Masters. Players should consider the ITF age eligibility to determine which age group to enter if they want to be eligible to go on to the NJT USA National Masters or International Masters.
NJT 2011 Information Flyer:
For information and to see a photo of last year’s NJT USA International Masters Team click the following link
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SITES AND PRACTICE COURTS:
John Drew Smith Tennis Center (JDS)
Tattnall Tennis Center (TAT)
Mercer University (MER)
With Macon State as a practice court.
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Warm up drills at JDS
Individuals interested in warm up drills may click on link to register. There are four group sessions available: Saturday, Sunday at 7am and 8am. Individuals interested in private warm up may do so by calling (478) 474-5075.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office.
If your name does not appear here please
Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
Players should go to this link:
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EVENTS
Boys and girls singles 160 draw with Feed-in championship through quarterfinals and playoff
matches for 3/4 places. Play in the FIC is mandatory. Semifinal losers in the main draw are required to play the 3/4 playoff match. The Singles draw will be posted at Noon on Friday June 17th. Draw sheets will be posted at SITE on Friday June 17th by noon. NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE DRAW WILL BE GIVEN BY PHONE.
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Rule Change for 2011
In matches playing a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set there will be a 3-minute split-set break between the end of the second set and the match-deciding tiebreak. This 3-minute break is treated the same as the 2-minute set break between first and second sets, except that players may receive coaching on the court. Players may not leave the court.
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NATIONAL ENDORSEMENTS
National Endorsements: Players should play in the age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement.Link to the following
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SEEDS AND SEEDING
Thirty-two seeds will be “block seeded” into the third round of the singles tournament and will thus not play until Sunday, June 19th. Seeding will be done and posted online on Tuesday, June 14th. Seeded singles players: carefully note the dates for doubles!
To view the table click on more info.
Seeding Guidelines are as follows based on seeding guidelines developed by the Southern Section:
The most recents Southern Standing list was used for seeding with the following considerations-
Players with a national standing in the top 50 were considered for a 1-4 seed
Players with a national standing 51-100 were considered for a 5-8 seed Players with low Southern Standings with National top 50 Standing in the lower age division should are placed in 9-16 seeds.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is at JDS tennis center. 3280 North Ingle Place in Macon, GA
Hours of Registration.
Friday 4:00 PM until 6:30 PM.
Saturday 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM ( noon )
Sunday 7:00 AM until 12:00PM
When signing in, you will be asked to give a number to reach you at during the tournament. PLEASE make sure this is a number we can use if we are missing you at a site, or if we must change a match time, etc. Also you will need to fill out the medical release form AND NIKE WAIVER before stepping into the registration line. You can get the medical online but must sign the Nike waiver here. THANKS.
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ALTERNATES
All applicants NOT admitted to the main draw shall be listed in order, to be moved into the main draw if/when spaces become available. The order will be based on Southern Standings. To find out if the order go to Alternates by Events lists no later than noon on Wednesday, June 13th and daily thereafter.
If you are an alternate and do NOT get in on Wednesday, you may do any or all of the following:
1) Stand by as an on-site alternate on Saturday, 18th for any of the 128 unseeded positions
2) Come to play doubles on Sunday, June 19th
3) Stand by as an on-site alternate on Sunday, June 19th for the 32 seeded players
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HOTELS
Comprehensive hotel information:
List and Directions go to www.macontennis.com
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is maconten@bellsouth.net There are No refunds. You will receive one suspension point no matter the excuse.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the John Drew Smith Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show."
Prior to the deadline, players should withdraw on-line. Players should note all rules on withdrawing from a tournament. All withdrawals must be in writing by e-mail or fax. No refunds will be made for players withdrawing. Alternates wishing to enter another tournament should withdraw from the Alternates list before entering another tournament. Alternates are not charged the entry fee.
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ENTRIES AND SELECTIONS
Entries and Selections: All players must enter through the TennisLink On-line Registration. Players may enter only one division even though each age division is at a different site and listed as a separate tournament on the schedule. Players should play in the age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement. No selections based on the younger age group. Selections are based on the quotas and endorsements of the States. After the State Quotas, up to fourteen selections will be based on the most current Southern standings of the age division only—these selections must be on their state endorsement list.
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HYDRATE NOW
It looks like the beginning of the week is going to be very hot. Please don't wait until you're thirsty on the court. Start hydrating now. We have ice and water, but you should bring your sports drinks as they are limited and expensive at the sites - sorry Carl. Also think about getting one of those "frog tog" type of towels and keep in a small cooler of water. They help me alot. We don't have them here, but you can get something similar in the automotive care section of Walmarts.
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DOUBLES
For doubles you must register on the doubls site. Direct link to the doubles site.
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BRAINTEASER/TRIVIA
To encourage you to check the website for any updates, I will give you 3 words ( or phrases) and you will tell me what they have in common. Example from last year- "heaven, Federer, pie" - the answer was SLICE. The clue or answer will always have something to do with tennis. The questions will appear at different times during the day and the first 3 correct answers I receive via email will get a small prize in Macon.
Friday's words: even, bridge, sword
Friday's winners are: Jordan Strickland, Madeline Nixon, and Alexis Austin
Thursday's : compartment, the cost of doing business, an offensive shot
Thursday's winner were fast:Joe, Klokow, Nicole Johnston, Lee Martin
Wednesday's Words: cheese, theory, orchestra
Wednesday's winners: Sophia Guldberg, Michael Ogden, Cameron Andry
Tuesday's : whopper, Johnny, mustard
Tuesday's winners: Jeremy Braud, Ben Anderson and Mary Caroline Meredith
Monday's words: coldplay, coward, tennisball....? email me your answers now.
Monday's winners- Divya Agarwal, Morgan Stone, Savannah Strickland
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 10, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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