Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event
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Sportsmanship Awards
Congrats to Angel Carney from Dallas, GA & Grant Stuckey from Charlotte, NC for winning the 2013 Sportsmanship Award!! This award is voted on by PRC Staff, USTA Officials, PRC Volunteers, & our trainer.
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WEATHER UPDATE 7/8/13 2:05 PM
Main Draw Singles will play at 3:30 pm, please report in at 3:00 pm. Main Draw Singles will play the best of 3 short sets, starting at 2-2. Sabina Grigorian, you have received a walkover. All Consolation matches are canceled. Thanks!
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THANKS!
Special thanks to everyone for their patience and understanding today!
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WEATHER
In case we have rain, please continue to check the tournament home page for updates. Do not call the club, please! :) We will be posting an update around 7:15 am Saturday morning.
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LUNCH
Lunch will be served upstairs in the clubhouse on Saturday, July 6th 10:30 am - 2:30 pm. This is free to all players, there will be a $5 charge for non players.
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ON SITE ALTERNATES
The order of on site alternates will be based on the original Alternate List published on this site prior to the tournament. Those not originally on the alternate list will get into the main draw based on the order they signed in. On site alternates, please check in at the tournament desk at 8:00 am. Thanks!
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ALTERNATE LIST
If you see your name on our alternate list and do not want to be on our alternate list, please call 205-621-3380.We need to keep this listed updated with players that want to play in our tournament.
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Withdrawals/Refunds
No refunds for any reason for withdrawals after the deadline.
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Late Entries
Please contact PRC at 205-621-3380.
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Doubles Sign In
All players planning to play doubles must sign up in person at the Pelham Racquet Club during check in on Friday, July 5th or by the deadline which is Saturday, July 6th at 10:00 am. (EVEN IF YOU SIGNED UP ONLINE!) Doubles play will begin Saturday following the singles and the scoring format is an 8 game pro set with a 10 point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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Medical Release Form
The USTA requires a medical release form signed by a parent or legal guardian for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration.
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Hotel
Comfort Suites
205-982-1999
2235 Pelham Parkway
Pelham, AL 35124
$79 + tax per night/ Please use Code PRC
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Airport
Birmingham International Airport DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO HOST HOTEL: Take ramp (right) onto I-20(I-59) towards Tuscaloosa/Downtown. At exit 124A take ramp (left) onto I-65 South towards Montgomery. Go 21.4 miles to exit 246 (Hwy 119/Cahaba Valley Rd). Turn right and Hotel is along this road. Approx. 25 minutes. DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO PELHAM RACQUET CLUB: Same as above and continue on I-65 South towards Montgomery to Exit 242 (Pelham/Helena). Turn left onto Highway 52. The club is 1/2 mile on left at 3rd traffic light. Approx. 30 minutes.
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Format of Play
Singles: 32 Draw with 3rd/4th playoff and a feed in consolation (FIC) played through semi finals. Main Draw best of 3 sets/FIC best of 3 with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set.
Doubles: 16 Draw, single elimination, 3rd/4th playoff 8 game pro set with a 10 point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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Order of Play
Day 1 - 2 rounds of main draw singles, 1 round of consolation singles, 2 rounds of doubles.
Day 2 - 2 rounds of main draw singles, 2 rounds of consolation singles, 1 round of doubles.
Day 3 - 1 round of main draw singles, 2 rounds of consolation singles, 1 round of doubles.
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Match Check In
Please check in 30 minutes before your scheduled match time and stay close to the tournament desk so we don't have to walk around the property looking for you.
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Registration
Mandatory Check In for the tournament will be 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, July 5th at the Pelham Racquet Club. If for some reason, you can't make this time please allow plenty of time before your match time on Saturday to check-in and get your packet of info. Please note our club hours on Fridays are 8:00 am - 5:00 pm. We will be open until 6:00 pm for registration only. You will not be able to practice past 5:30 pm. If you are not able to check in, please check your time online frequently in case we have some withdrawals and your match time changes.
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Site
We will only use the Pelham Racquet Club for matches & practice. We have 20 soft courts and 5 hard courts. The hard courts will be available for practice and you must sign up for them at the tournament desk. You will be allowed to warm up on the soft courts before the matches start for the day starting at 7:00 am.
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Trainer
We will have a trainer on site at PRC.
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Pro Shop
We do have a tax free pro shop with Wilson, Babolat, Prince and Maui Jim.
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Stringer
We will have a stringer on site for the tournament. Please make your arrangements to get your racquet strung early if possible.
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Tournament Ball
Wilson US Open Regular Duty
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This is a USTA Southern Section Level 2 Tournament.
For entry, contact Tournament Director.
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Click on the Selection Process tab to see how selections for this Regional will be made.
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, June 13, 2013 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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