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EXTRA DRAWS STILL TO HAVE LAST ROUND SCHEDULED
ALL EXTRA DRAW MATCHES STILL NEED TO HAVE THEIR FINAL ROUND TIMES SCHEDULED. THE THOUGHT BEING TO GET THOSE MATCHES ON AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO EVERYONE CAN GET ON THEIR WAY HOME.
ALSO, SOME MAIN DRAW AND CONSO FINAL ROUND MATCHES HAD TO BE MOVED BACK AN HOUR OR SO TO ALLOW FOR THESE MATCHES. SORRY FOR THAT. BE LOOKING FOR THOSE CHANGES BY 8:30 THIS MORNING.
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FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN WILL BE AT MATCH POINT
WE WILL HAVE A FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN FROM 7:00 - 9:00 PM. CHECK-IN WILL BE AT MATCH POINT. ADDRESS IS 11525 CANTRELL ROAD, SUITE 303, LITTLE ROCK, AR 72212. MATCH POINT IS INSIDE PLEASANT RIDGE TOWN CENTER.
THE CHECK-IN IS NOT MANDATORY, BUT, WE WOULD LIKE TO GET AS MANY CHECKED IN AS POSSIBLE AS WE ARE STARTING WITH DOUBLES ON SATURDAY MORNING AND CHECKING PEOPLE IN AT THAT TIME WOULD BE DIFFICULT.
AS LONG AS YOU ARE IN TOWN ON FRIDAY, COME ON BY ON FRIDAY NIGHT TO MATCH POINT AND CHECK IN!
THANK YOU!
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HOTEL INFORMATION
OUR MAIN HOST HOTEL IS THE CLARION HOTEL (501-748-4706) ($85). It is located just a few blocks away from our Rebsamen site. Other host hotels are the Hampton Inn and Suites (501-537-3000)($89) and the Holiday Inn Crowne Plaza (501-223-3000)($129). These hotels are less than 5 minutes from Rebsamen. Please make your reservations at these hotels on or before Saturday, February 25. Please mention that you are with the Polar Bear Jr. Classic. You will receive the tournament rate at these hotels. There is more hotel information here>>
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WARM-UP INFO AND STRINGING
Jon McLaughlin will be handling warm-ups for any players who may need one. His rate is $20 per half hour.
Stringing will also be handled by Jon and Andrew Fox. Please call them for more info:
Jon McLaughlin - 479-283-9356
Andrew Fox - 501-351-4120
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REMINDER THAT EVERYONE PLAYS AT LEAST 3 MATCHES!
PLEASE REMEMBER THAT ALL PLAYERS ARE GUARANTEED THREE MATCHES IN SOUTHERN LEVEL 3 PLAY! SO, EVEN IF YOU LOSE YOUR FIRST TWO, YOU WILL STILL HAVE ONE OR TWO MATCHES LEFT TO PLAY.
IF YOU WERE A PLAYER WHO LOST HIS/HER FIRST TWO MATCHES, YOU WERE PLACED IN THE "EXTRA" DRAWS FOR MORE MATCH PLAY. PLEASE CHECK YOUR TIME IN THOSE DIVISIONS IF YOU WERE ONE OF THOSE PLAYERS. THANKS!
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ENTERING TWO SINGLES DIVSIONS
REGISTERING FOR TWO DIVISONS: Players are allowed to enter two singles divisions in the same tournament with these guidelines:
(1) Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They will be removed from the other age division.
(2) Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate’s lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternate list. They will be removed from the alternate list in the other division.
(3) Players selected to one age division will be removed from the alternate list of the other division. (4) Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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IMPORTANT DOUBLES INFORMATION
AFTER THE SINGLES DEADLINE HAS PASSED, WE WILL KEEP THE DOUBLES DRAWS OPEN UNTIL THE FOLLOWING TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 26 AT NOON. THIS IS FOR ALL PLAYERS WHO WOULD STILL BE LOOKING FOR A PARTNER AFTER THE COMPETITOR LIST HAS COME OUT.
WHEN YOU SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES AFTER THE SINGLES DEADLINE, YOU MUST EMAIL YOUR TEAM TO chipstearns@hotmail.com AS SOON AS YOU CAN.
THERE IS A FACEBOOK PAGE BELOW DESIGNED TO HELP YOU FIND A PARTNER.
DOUBLES DRAWS WILL BE POSTED ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON, FEBRUARY 28.
WE WILL BEGIN THE TOURNAMENT WITH ONE ROUND OF DOUBLES ON SATURDAY MORNING AT 8:00 AM.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
PER STA RULES, YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN DOUBLES THAT YOU DESIGNATED TO PLAY IN SINGLES. PLEASE SIGN UP ACCORDINGLY. FOR PLAYERS SIGNING UP FOR TWO SINGLES DIVISIONS, PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR DOUBLES STATUS AFTER THE COMPETITOR LIST COMES OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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FACEBOOK FOR DOUBLES
Click the "more info" link to go to the Facebook page to find or post information for a doubles partner>>
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SINGLES AND DOUBLES COMPETITOR LIST INFO
IF YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR SINGLES, YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR DOUBLES. HOWEVER, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO PLAY DOUBLES. THE DOUBLES DRAWS WILL NOT CLOSE UNTIL TUESDAY. WE MUST FOLLOW THE STA RULES ON DOUBLES ENTRY (IN THE NEXT INFO BOX BELOW). SO, WE WILL KNOW IF YOU GET IN DOUBLES ON TUESDAY AFTER ALL ENTRANTS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.
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ORDER OF DOUBLES SELECTION
Players registered or not registered for the singles tournament can register for doubles. But please note that the selection for doubles is in the following order:
1. Teams with both players entered in the singles.
2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one alternate.
3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not registered for singles.
4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
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SITE INFO
YOUR DIVISIONS AND SITES ARE AS FOLLOWS:
BP = BURNS PARK TENNIS CENTER - BOYS AND GIRLS 10'S, 12'S, AND 14'S
ADDRESS: 4000 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118
REB = REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER - BOYS AND GIRLS 16'S AND 18'S
ADDRESS: 1501 Leisure Place, Little Rock, AR 72204
OC = OTTER CREEK TENNIS CENTER - Doubles site and back-up facility
ADDRESS: 14000 Otter Creek Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72210
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MEDICAL RELEASE
The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you of fax it to us @ (501)747-2870. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release>>
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
"On Site" Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round.
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SELECTION PROCESS/TWO DRAWS OF 16 FOR EACH GROUP
The top 32 players applying from each age group will be selected by the Southern Section office, from the latest USTA/Southern standing list -- 28 players from the age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group that have a top 40 standing and are not in the selected 28. Each group of 32 players selected from each age group will be divided into two draws of 16 each. We will be using the waterfall system to make sure each of the two 16 draws are balanced by strength.
If there are less than 24 players for a division, there will be one draw for that division.
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IF YOU MISSED REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY NIGHT, YOU MAY DO SO SATURDAY
If you missed registration on Friday, please just check in before your first singles. match. Please do not try and check in right before doubles. Thanks!!!
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Tournament was called Match Point Late Winter Classic in 2011.
This tournament will be held at Burns Park and Rebsamen. Tiebreak
for the 3rd set in singles consolation. Hotel: Hampton Inn and
Suites (501-537-4600).
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703303413 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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