Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event 11/7/13 10pm Future Match Info Report 11/7/13 10pm Alternates By Event 11/6/13 Alternates By Event -11/5/13 Alternates By Event 11/4/13
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DRAWS
Draws are now posted. Any Alternates who are eligible for entry due to player withdrawals will be contacted by the phone number and email we have on file and given one hour to respond or we will contact the next alternate on the list.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
We will allow on-site alternates for this tournament. All on-site alternates must check in at Jeff Adams either Friday evening during Player Registration or at least one hour prior to the first match time of the age division in which they wish to play. ANY PLAYER THAT GOES DIRECTLY TO THE SITE FOR THEIR AGE DIVISION (without checking in at Jeff Adams ahead of time), WILL NOT BE ALLOWED TO BE AN ON-SITE ALTERNATE.
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TENNISLINK SYSTEM ERROR
Please note the website is now updated with all changes that have been received. Tennislink had a system error today and many of the updates were not showing up on the tournament website.We have now updated all reports such as the Alternate's Report (11/7/13 10pm) and Future Match Times for each player's first match times. Draws will be posted around 10am on Friday.
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN at Jeff Adams Tennis Center at least one hour PRIOR to their first scheduled match. Early check-in is encouraged and will be available on Friday,November 8th from 5:00pm until 8:00pm. If you do not check-in on Friday, you MUST check in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center at least one hour prior to your first match. After initial check-in, all players should report directly to their designated sites for scheduled matches. MANDATORY USTA Medical Release forms must be signed by each player's parent/guardian prior to first match. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form.
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LATE ENTRIES
We will accept late entries, if they do not affect the seeding. All late entries will be placed at the bottom of the Alternates List. We will not accept any late entry that would affect seeding.
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ALTERNATES
The Alternates List will be updated once each day by 9:00pm. As openings become available, we will contact alternates PRIOR to placing them in the draw. We will give players REASONABLE TIME (Maximum of one hour) to contact us and then we will go to the next alternate on the list to fill the open position. PLEASE NOTE: If a seeded player withdraws after the draw is posted, then the new seeded players will move to their respective positions. This change may affect the next match time and/or the opponent may change. We will make every effort to notify ALL affected players of any changes to the draw on Friday due to withdrawals, but ultimately it is the player’s responsibility to be aware of any changes to the draw.
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HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS
BOOK NOW! In an attempt to make this an enjoyable trip for our out of town players and their parents, we have blocked rooms at the following hotels Charlotte Renaissance Suite, Hilton Garden Inn, Hyatt House . Important Booking Information! For phone reservations, please be sure to state that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association, Charlotte Junior Classic Tournament to receive the special rate. BOOK NOW!
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Charlotte Renaissance Suites
2800 Coliseum Center Drive, Charlotte. Closest to Jeff Adams Tennis Center and the Waddell School. Deluxe king or double guest suite and sleeper sofa, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, fitness center and indoor pool. $99 including Continental Breakfast. Call877-212-5752 or book online by clicking on More Info . Earn your Marriott points with this stay!
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Hilton Garden Inn
425 Towne Center Bvld., Pineville. Closest to South Mecklenburg High School and Park Road Park. 2-Queen bed accommodations with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, fitness facility, indoor/outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Rate: $94 includes breakfast. For reservations call 800-445-8667. Remember to specify that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association Junior Classic tournament.
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Hyatt House
4920 S. Tryon Street, Charlotte. Closest to Waddell Academy, Jeff Adams Tennis Center, and Park Road Park. King and double bed suites with full kitchen, free Internet, exercise room, outdoor pool, spa, sport court and courtyard patio with barbecue grill. $89 including Full Hot Breakfast. Click on More Info to book online OR call 1-800-517-8441. Remember to specify that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association or use Corporate Code G-TENN. Earn free nights with Hyatt Gold.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS & AUX
The Jeff Adams Tennis Center (1200 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28217) is the tournament headquarters site. Directions to Jeff Adams and auxiliary sites are listed below. Also included is the age group that will primarily be playing at each site. However, in some cases overflow matches may be played at another site.
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JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER (JATC) BOYS & GIRLS 10
1200 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC: Driving Directions: From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn right onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn left onto Tyvola. Turn right into tennis center after the 49/Tryon Street intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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PARK ROAD PARK (PRP) BOYS & GIRLS 16s
6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL (SMHS) BOYS & GIR
8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Continue on Park Road high school will be on the right side. Tennis courts are located behind the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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WADDELL ACADEMY (WLA) BOYS & GIRLS 14s
7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Nations Ford Road. WLA will be approximately 1/4 mile on the right. The courts are on the right as you enter the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals prior to the entry deadline is the player's responsibility using TennisLink online. Anyone who withdraws after the close of registration should email tournaments@charlottetennisassociation.com stating name, division, USTA number, and reason for withdrawal. There are no refunds after the tournament entry deadline has passed.
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EXTRA DRAWS
There will be Extra Draws for players who lose in first round of the consolation. Players will play at least one more round (minimum of three matches) unless there is a bye.
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PLAYING FORMAT & SCORING<
32 players will be selected for each event (see Selection Process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection (see Waterfall Headline), with a Full Feed In Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The Feed-In Consolation will play through the Semifinals. The best two out of three sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys and Girls 12s - 18s.
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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTIN
The players will be ordered using the most current standings, with players from the younger age group that met the selection requirements included in the player list. The 32 players will be split as follows:
Red: 1,4,5, 8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32
White: 2,3, 6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31
Seeding will be made after the player have been split. Players from the lower age group that were selected and meet the seeding criteria will be seeded according to the USTA Southern directions.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10s FORMAT & S
For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) for the third. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" or smaller junior racquets.
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3 MINUTE REST PERIOD
The 3 minute rest period is taken with a match tie break in lieu of the third set format. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and should be timed by the official. Players must remain on court or in an area adjacent to the court where coaching is permitted. A toilet break/change of attire may be taken at the conclusion of the 3 minute rest period. A player choosing to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3 minute rest period waives the right to further coaching. A player who is not ready to play or returns late after a 3 minute rest break would receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game would be issued.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the winner, finalist, third place, fourth place. Consolation winner and finalist will receive commendation certificates.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Each year the CTA selects a boy and girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor. This year's award is sponsored by the Queen City Tennis Shop in Charlotte.
Don't miss their special offer for players that will be in your welcome bag! Check out their website by clicking on More Info.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The Charlotte Tennis Association is proud to have Head/Penn be the official provider of tennis balls for the tournament.
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STRINGER
A stringer will be available at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. Schedule and fees to be announced.
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TRAINER
There will be a trainer available at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center beginning Saturday morning through the completion of matches on Sunday.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Players may find courts available at Carmel Road Park and Freedom Park nearby. There will not be any available courts for practice at the 4 main sites during match play. Directions to both locations will be provided at player check-in.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Because this is a USTA Southern Level 3 event the following Selection Process is being used: Top 32 players applying from the most current USTA Southern standings list. For Boys and Girls 12s-18s: 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible from the younger age group, who are eligible by having a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not in the selected 28, will be selected. (The names of the player who have been selected will appear as competitors. Aternates are listed in the report section.)
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GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY
Players are allowed to enter two age divisions in Southern L3 tournaments, within these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would be removed from the Alternates list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would 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
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ENTRY VIOLATIONS
Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules in the USTA Southern Section, and players may be assessed five (5) junior suspension points for violation of this rule. In "Friend at Court," USTA Tournament Regulation 1 N. 11 & 12 states: 11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments are scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing." 12. "A player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament. A player shall not enter a tournament with the intention of withdrawing if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the Tournament Committee for the tournament in which the player has entered understands the situation and concurs with the contemplated action." If a player on the Alternate list wants to enter a different tournament, he/she must withdraw from this tournament before entering another one.
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