Tournament Completed:
Thank you to the members, sponsors and players for participating in the 21st Annual Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament. We appreciate your patronage and hope to see you again next year. Good luck with your tennis!
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Sponsors
-The 21st Annual Atlanta Senior Invitational is presented by Richard Bowers & Co.
Gold Sponsors: Sambuca Cafe, Georgia Commerce Bank, United Retail, Solution Property Group, Fifth Third Bank, Conway Turville and the Georgia Tennis Foundation.
Silver Sponsors: Wilson Sporting Goods, Delaney Rossetti, Groth Makarenko, Fletcher Bright, Beard Shuford Financial, Sprint, Smith,Gambrell & Russell, LLP, Clear Choice, Phillips Baker, REMS Group
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National Tournament Survey
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Sponsorship Information:
If you would like to be a sponsor for this prestigious tournament please contact Curt Dashiell at cjdashiell@comcast.net or Manny Guillen at guillenmc@aol.com
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Tournament Director and Tournament Referee
TD-Beth Clay/ TR-Mac MacDougal
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Tournament Chairmen and Prize Money
Curt Dashiell and Manny Guillen:
Any questions regarding prize money for the ASI can be addressed to Curt Dashiell at cjdashiell@comcast.net
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DRAWS, TIMES AND LOCATIONS POSTED
The match times for Wednesday and Thursday have been posted. The earliest the 30's will start will be 8:00 a.m. Friday. Some Doubles will start on Thursday starting as early as noon. Please register at Cherokee before your first match. A Future Match Info Report has the first match times listed in alphabetical order by player.
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ENTRIES and DEADLINE:
Entries will be done through the on-line tennislink registration system at www.USTA.com. Registration is open to all eligible USTA members. Entries submitted by April 26 for SINGLES and DOUBLES. Only USTA members can register online if available. All final selection of entries will be by the ASI tournament committee. The online DEADLINE for entries will be Tuesday, APRIL 26, 2011.If you are interested in playing DOUBLES please sign up and pay for doubles even if you don't have a doubles partner - you can sign up with your partner at the tournament by Wednesday, May 4 at 1:00 p.m. If you are interested in signing up for doubles and have not done so please contact Beth before Wednesday, May 4 at noon. Please contact Beth@bclay@cherokeetcc.org
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Location Codes on Draw Sheets
The following are the codes used for each tennis facility.
ANSLY- Ansley Golf Club
CCC-Capital City Club
CTCC-Cherokee Town and Country Club
DHCC-Druid Hills Country Club
BGTC-Bitsy Grant Tennis Center
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70's Draw Redone
The #1 seed has had to withdraw from the 70 singles so the draw has been redone. Seeds 2, 3 and 4 were changed to 1, 2 and 3 and a 4th seed was added. All match times are 8:00 am at Cherokee except for the #1 and #2 seeds (Hernando and Griffin) who received byes.
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Preliminary Seeds Posted Update.
65's seedings have been updated. The All Factors Method is used to do the seeding which is based on the players' chances of winning the tournament as determined by the Tournament Committee. The Tournament Committee considered all reasonably available information, including ranking lists, standing lists, recent records, types of surface, and head-to-head encounters. If you have any additional information or comments about the seeding please contact the Tournament Director or Referee. Remember that the 3-4 seeds location are selected by lot so each has the same likely hood of ending up in a particular line in the draw. The 5-8 seeds are assigned to a particular line the same way.
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3-4 PLAYOFFS
REMEMBER there are 3-4 playoffs in all events. If you lost in the semis make sure you check the 3-4 match time or let Beth know if you will not be playing.
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DOUBLES Deadline:
You must pay for doubles through the online registration date of April 26 for Doubles . You can sign up with your partner by Wednesday, May 4 at 12:00 p.m. If you DO NOT find a partner the tournament will refund your portion of the tournament entry fee.
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NOTE: 30s & 35s DRAWS:
The 30s and 35s Singles & Doubles will not begin until after 2:00 p.m. Thursday, May 5.
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Father-Son Event: Start Time and Score Format
The Father-Son Event will not begin until after 2:00 p.m. Friday, May 6. The scoring format for the father son event will be 2 out of 3 sets and a match Tie-Break in lieu of the third set.Sign up for the Father-Son can be done until Wednesday at noon. Contact Beth @bclay@cherokeetcc.org
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DRAWS Posted:
DRAWS posted on May 2. Check day, time and location of match - Please make sure to check the LOCATION/SITE of your match. Player check-in for entry/player's packets will be at Cherokee Town Club. There will be directions to the other sites available at Cherokee Town Club.
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EVENTS:
Players may ONLY enter two events, but may ONLY play in one singles event. Players are asked to play in their appropriate age group. A player is eligible for specified divisions provided he attains that age by December 31, 2011.
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AGE GROUPS:
The age groups for the men's events will be: 30sd, 35sd, 40sd, 45sd, 50sd, 55sd, 60sd, 65sd, and 70sd.
There is a father/son open division this year.
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ENTRY FEE:
First event fee is: $91.88 per player singles OR doubles--- Second event fee is $65.00 per player.
NOTE: You are charged a processing fee by the USTA that has been added to the entry fees.
IF you are put into the tournament AFTER the online deadline for singles or doubles - the ENTRY FEE will be $91.88 for the first event and $65.00 for the second event. (This is for the entry plus the processing fee)
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Tournament Selection:
Players must register using the USTA online registration system. Tournament matches begin on Wednesday except for the 30s and 35s divisions. Please contact the Tournament Director-Beth Clay at bclay@cherokeetcc.org or 404-237-5427 if you have questions.Players may inquire about their match times beginning May 1 after 4:00 p.m.(subject to change) Players may email bclay@cherokeetcc.org or call 404-237-5427.The Tournament Committee will list players for the tournament beginning April 30.
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TENNIS ATTIRE:
TENNIS ATTIRE: ALL players will be required to wear collared tennis shirts. NO T-shirts or sleeveless shirts will be allowed on the court for practice or play. Tennis attire/shoes will be expected for play.
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LOOKING for a DOUBLES PARTNER?:
IF you are looking for a partner for the event, email Beth at bclay@cherokeetcc.org your contact information (phone/email/age group) and it will be posted on this site prior to the online deadline. --
These are people looking for a doubles partner and their contact information for you to contact them: if you would like to be listed contact Beth: LOOKING: RICH CAUSEY(M60D - rccausey@bellsouth.net-770-314-1665) Sumner Chase (M55s-sumner.chase@att.net)
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PLAYER HOTEL: SpringHill Suites
** SpringHill Suites Marriott at 3459 Buckhead Loop, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. This hotel is about 5-10 minutes from Cherokee Town Club depending on traffic. ASI players rate will be $89.00 plus tax per night for "standard single/double rooms" with breakfast and free parking. There is a hotel shuttle that runs to a limited area that is on a first come first serve basis. HOTEL RESERVATIONS must be made by the players individually. The ASI block for the tournament is for May 3 - 8. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. Players may contact reservations at 1-888-287-9400 or directly with the hotel at 404-844-4800. Make sure to tell them you are part of the "Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament". ***RESERVATION OFFER DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 12, 2011.
For suites with a king and sofabed:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ATLAB?groupCode=asiasia&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/3/11&toDate=5/8/11
For suites with 2 Queen beds:
http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ATLAB?groupCode=asiasib&app=resvlink&fromDate=5/3/11&toDate=5/8/11
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PLAYER HOTEL: Wingate by Wyndham Galleria
The Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center at 2762 Cobb Pkwy, Atlanta, GA. 30339. This hotel is about 15-20 minutes from Cherokee Town Club depending on traffic. ASI players rate will be $70.00 plus tax per night for "Double or King rooms". The ASI block for the tournament is for May 4 - 8. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. Early Eat Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free local phone calls, fax & copy, 24 hour workout facility & indoor swimming, and free high speed internet access. RESERVATIONS must be made by the players individually. Players may contact Willis Blake (Director of Sales) at 404-510-5815 or sales at 678-214-6000x518. Make sure to tell them you are part of the "Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament" or ASI group. www.wingatehotels.com***RESERVATION OFFER DEADLINE: Wednesday, April 20.
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PLAYER HOTEL: Staybridge Suites
** Staybridge Suites-Atlanta Buckhead at 540 Pharr Road, NE, Atlanta, GA 30305. This hotel is about 5 minutes from Cherokee Town Club depending on traffic. ASI players rate will be for Studio suites(1 king or queen bed) $79.00 plus tax per night or (1 bedroom suites) $89.00 plus tax per night with breakfast, wired/wireless internet and free parking. There is a hotel shuttle that runs to a limited area that is on a first come first serve basis. HOTEL RESERVATIONS must be made by the players individually. The ASI block for the tournament is for May 3 - 8. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. Players may contact reservations at 404-842-0800 or email mmr@rossmoregroup.com Make sure to tell them you are part of the "Atlanta Senior Invitational Group". ***RESERVATION OFFER DEADLINE: Tuesday, April 26, 2011.
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Balls and Scoring:
The Wilson US OPEN regular felt ball will be used. Scoring for all matches will be 2 out of 3 regular set scoring( new balls used for third set) and a 7- point tie break used in any set at 6 all. **The Tournament Committee reserves the right to change scoring in case of inclement weather. The Point Penalty system will be enforced. Roving umpires will be on site at all times.
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WAIVER:
All players are required to sign a waiver of liability before play.
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Court Surface and Inclement Weather:
Events are scheduled to be on clay. Events, as required due to inclement weather, may be played at night, on hard courts and/or indoors at available facilities.
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SEEDING:
Seeding will be posted for each of the age groups for player input. The seeds can be accessed by clicking on COMPETITORS and then selecting the event you are interested in. USTA Seeding Regulations will be considered - Please go to USTA.com to complete the players survey as this may determine how seedings are done in the future for Category I and Category II events.
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Player Events:
Lunch: Lunch will be provided for ASI scheduled match players May 4-8 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cherokee Town Club. (Spouses/guests may purchase lunch for $20.00) ****GTF PARTY: Thursday Night, May 5 - Georgia Tennis Foundation/ASI Player's Dinner at Cherokee Tennis Pavilion starting at 7:30 p.m.***ASI Player's Cookout: Friday, May 6 at the Tennis Pavilion 6:00 - 8:00 p.m.
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MATCH Update:
Results will be posted online
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Bringing a Guest:
Players may bring a guest to the player’s lunch or parties for the tournament for $20.00 per guest. Pay at the check-in desks for each event.
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Match Sites:
Cherokee Town Club(CTCC) - 155 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404-237-5427)
Capital City Club(CapCC) - 53 West Brookhaven Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30319 (404-231-6937) Bitsy Grant Tennis Center(BGTC) - 2125 Northside Drive Atlanta,GA 30305 (404-609-7193) Ansley Golf Club(ANS)- 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive Atlanta,GA 30309 (404-897-7707) Druid Hills Country Club(DHCC) - 740 Clifton Rd., NE. Atlanta, GA. 30307 (404-377-1791) Piedmont Driving Club(PDC) - 1215 Piedmont Avenue, Atlanta, GA. 30309 (404-253-2000)
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Special NOTE:
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This is a been designated a "Super" CATEGORY II National
Tournament and a prize money tournament. The ASI tournament is May
4 - 8. Players for the tournament are limited due to hosting nine
age divisions plua the father-son open event, limited play time and
court availability and it is requested that players play in their
respective age group. If your age group is full, the tournament
committee will check for slots in a lower age group. Players are
expected to register on-line and players will be selected by the
ASI tournament selection committee and competitors will be posted
by May 2.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is by invitation only. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703431911 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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