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Monday 11am Update
We are STILL plannig to start matches at 12pm at Millbrook. The draw times have been updated to show your new time so please check out the draws.
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Monday 8:30am Rain Delay
The rain delay continues. Please check back at 10am for an update.
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Tournament Sites
3 sites will be used Friday for doubles, 4 sites on Saturday and Sunday and 1 site on Monday. Check the draw for your match locations and times.
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MEX - Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615 919.872.4128, 23 lit courts + practice wall:
more info
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OPT - Optimist Park (Sanderson High School)
5900 Dixon Dr Raleigh, NC 27609, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Turn into Sanderson High School and go to the end of the parking lot:
more info
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Lions - Lions Park
516 Dennis Ave. Raleigh, NC, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Courts are down the hill from the Community Center. Drive around the ballfields to the backside of the courts:
more info
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Bilt - Biltmore Hills Park
2615 Fitzgerald Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Courts are located in the lower parking lot below the community center:
more info
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What's happening in Raleigh!
See what's happening in Raleigh in October including events during your stay October 11-14:
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Lunch
Sandwiches and drinks will be delivered to each site before 12 noon Saturday and Sunday.
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Practice courts
There are practice courts available at 23 locations around the city:
more info
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Balls
All matches will use Dunlop Championship Hard Court Balls.
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Stringer
There will be a stringer available at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center during the tournament.
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Trainers
There will be a trainers on site at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, Optimist Park, Lions Park and Biltmore Hills during the tournament. Remember that if you default due to an injury during the tournament, you have to speak directly to the Head Referee. Speaking to anyone else will result in a "Default-No Show" for your match.
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Format and scoring
Draws will be 64 players with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3rd/4th playoff. Main Draw will play the best two out of three tie-break sets. Feed-in will be the best of three sets playing a 10 point match tie break in lieu of third set. Main Draw will play two rounds each day.The Consolation draws will play one match on Saturday, three matches on Sunday and three on Monday. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change.
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Doubles
Doubles tournament page:
more info
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Check In
You may check in at your first match location.
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DAILY SCHEDULE-Singles
SATURDAY: 2 rounds of Main Draw, 1 round Consolation. SUNDAY: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation. MONDAY: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation (Consolation Finals will not be played)
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Withdrawals
Sept 29 or before-->Withdraw online. Sept 30 or later-->email your withdrawal to david.bell@raleighnc.gov. Do not call. Withdrawals after Oct 5 11:59pm - No refund. You must email to david.bell@raleighnc.gov. Defaulting during the tournament - You must see the trainer and get approval from the Referee. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted, unless you speak to the Referee, it will be counted as a "NO SHOW".
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Entering Two Tournaments
Do not enter two tournaments at the same time. How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list, you must with-draw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes:
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Signing up for 2 age divisions in this tournament
Players are allowed to enter two divisions in Southern Level 3 and Bullfrog tournaments with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division woud be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made. *Please note this is for Southern Level 3 and Bullfrog Tournaments only and does not mean you can enter more than one tournament for the same dates. This is not offered in Southern Open or Closed Championships.
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Entering the 14's + 16's
Even though the 12's and 14's and being held in Cary under a different tournament code this weekend, it is still part of this tournament. So, you may enter the 14's and 16's without penalty.
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12's and 14's divisions
The 12's and 14's divisions will be held in Cary. Click here for the tournament website:
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Late Entries
After the 11:59pm September 29 deadline, players may still be added to alternate list but they must be placed at the end of the list regardless of their ranking.
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Selection Process
Top 64 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest STANDINGS LIST. 56 players from this age group will be selected and up to 8 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 80 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 56, will be selected. The names of the player who have been selected will appear as COMPETITORS. Alternates are listed in the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES TAB ON TOP OF THE WEB PAGE (That list is not updated).
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Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard by Marriott is one of our official tournament hotels. Breakfast included., 4.4 miles from Tennis Center, practice court privledges at Raleigh Racquet Club, Queens and Kings available $84/night by mentioning Bullfrog by Oct 2. Courtyard by Marriott, Raleigh Midtown, 1041 Wake Towne Dr., Raleigh, NC 27609. Call Marriott Reservations at 1 (800) 321-2211
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On site alternates
Alternates are welcome to check in at the tournament desk for first round matches to see if a main draw player does not show up. If more than one alternate is on site when a first round main draw player is not there on time, then an alternate will be chosen based on their ranking order.
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Hampton Inn Raleigh-Capital Blvd. North, 3621 Spri
Hampton Inn Raleigh-Capital Blvd. North is one of our official tournament hotels. Breakfast incl. Doubles or Kings available $92/night by mentioning Bullfrog by Sept 25th. Tel: 919-872-7111. (Distances: 1.8 miles to Millbrook Tennis Center, 5.2 miles to Lions Park, 5.7 miles to Optimist Park, 12.5 miles to Biltmore Hills Park). Address: 3621 Spring Forest Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27616
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Seeding
Seeding is done using the selection list which is based on the standing list immediately after the deadline of this event.
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Parent/Player Behavior & Medical Release
This form must be signed by parents (or players who are 18) and players and then dropped off at any tournament desk. Click here for the form:
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Online Video/Power Point Sportsmanship Presentatio
USTA Southern would like all parents to view a sportsmanship video at the following link
more info
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Birth certificates/Proof of citizenship
Players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern office. To verify you are on file, click here:
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Alternates
If you are near the top of the alternate list, please double check your contact information on your USTA account for accuracy. It is the only way we have to contact you.
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Alternates
An ORDERED ALTERNATES REPORT will be posted above. This is the order you will be contacted for any open spots. If you accept a spot, you must call in with your credit card number or overnight a check to cover your entry fee. Since you were not selected in the initial batch, your original credit card was never processed. An Alternate will not be listed as a Competitor until the entry fee has been received.
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Millbrook Rain delay update Sat 12:15pm
The mist has stopped and the courts are mostly dry. Play will resume at 12:30pm.
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Optimist (OPT) Rain delay update Sat 12:15pm
The courts are still wet with some dry spots. Please check back here for the next update at 12:45pm.
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Optimist (OPT) Rain delay update Sat 12:50pm
The courts are still wet and drying slowly. Players should report back ready to play at 1:30pm.
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Sat 6pm Rain Update for Millbrook+Lions+Optimist
The mist has stopped but the courts remain wet. Please check back at 7pm for the next update. Matches will start no earlier than 7:30pm.
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Sat 7pm Rain Update for Millbrook+Lions+Optimist
Play is suspended for the night. Please check the website after 10pm tonight for updated draw sheets.
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Biltmore Delay on Sunday
8am matches are now scheduled for 9:30am at Lions Park. For other matches, please check the draw to see if you have a new time.
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Lunch and questions with Bill Ozaki - Sunday 12noon
Bill Ozaki, Director of Programs & Player Development from the Southern Section office, will be in the lunch room at Millbrook to field any questions about the 2014 national and southern schedules.
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Sunday 8::30pm Rain
Rain has suspended play for the night. Please check back at 9:30pm for updated draw times.
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Sunday 9:30pm Update
Draws are now updated. Let's hope for good weather.
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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 Sunday, September 29, 2013 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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