Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event - 3/1/13
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SPORSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
The winners of the 2013 MidCourt Cup Sportsmanship Awards are - BOYS: Max Vicario (Boys 16s), GIRLS: Madelynn Fowler (Girls 10s)
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INCLEMENT WEATHER - Sunday 6:30am UPDATE
All matches are on as scheduled.There may be a few delays on specific courts due to wetness, but overall conditions are dry and COLD. Dress warmly!
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THANK YOU to everyone
THANK YOU to everyone for your patience this weekend with the weather delays. We hope everyone has a great spring season!
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SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY
An updated schedule for Sunday, March 3rd has been posted. FORMAT FOR MATCHES:All matches that were ON-COURT will be completed using their original scoring format for their age division. ALL OTHER MATCHES will use the best two-of-three short sets (first to 4 games win by 2 with a tiebreaker at 4-4) with a 7-point tiebreaker in lieu of the third set and REGULAR AD SCORING. All players will play a maximum of three matches. All Extra Draws have been cancelled as well.
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STATUS OF FINALS & 3rd/4th PLAYOFF MATCHES
The FINALS and 3rd/4th PLAYOFF of each age divisions (except the Girls 10s who will play out their finals)will NOT be played as a match that counts for ranking purposes (due to USTA/Southern regulations). HOWEVER, we have the trophies and will hold a ONE-POINT COMPETITION for the hardware. All players who make it to those matches will play on the Stadium Court at Jeff Adams Tennis Center at 7pm to determine who takes the trophies for the Finals and 3rd/4th Playoff matches.
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TOURNAMENT PHONE NUMBERS
Tournament Director Patty Tobin (704) 995-3091 / Tournament Referee Scott Handback (704) 300-7940
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DRAWS
Draws will be posted online Friday, March 1st. ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK-IN AT JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER prior to going to the site for your first match. Even if we have rain delays, you MUST check-in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center prior to your first match.
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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. First matches will begin at 8:30am on Saturday morning. Early check-in is encouraged and will be available on Friday, March 1st 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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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 a REASONABLE TIME (Maximum of one hour) to contact us and then we will go to the next alternate on the list to fill the available 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 means that your match time and/or 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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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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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.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Because this is a Level 3 STA Event the following Selection Process is being used: Top 32 players applying from the USTA Southern latest 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 have 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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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTING COMPETITORS
The players will be ordered using current standings, with players from the younger age group that met the seeding 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 STA directions.
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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 two hotels. DUE TO ANOTHER SPORTING EVENT IN CHARLOTTE THE SAME WEEKEND, MANY HOTELS ARE FULL. WE ENCOURAGE YOU TO BOOK HOTELS SOON AND USE THE ADVANTAGE OF OUR REDUCED RATES AT THE TWO FACILITIES LISTED. Please be sure to state that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association to receive the special rate.
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Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport
Holiday Inn Charlotte Airport, 2707 Little Rock Road, Charlotte (704-394-4301).$106 doubles...includes voucher for breakfast. Click on More Info to book online.
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Quality Inn & Suites
Quality Inn & Suites, 3560 Lakemont Blvd, Fort Mill (803-548-0100): $99 Doubles.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS & AUXILIARY SITES
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 10s/12s
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 SHOOL (SMHS) BOYS & GIRLS 18s
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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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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PLAYER FIRST MATCH CHECK-IN
ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center at least one hour PRIOR to their first scheduled match. First matches will begin at 8:00 am on Saturday morning. Early check-in is encouraged and will be available on Friday, March 1st from 5:00 pm until 8:00 pm. If you do not check-in on Friday, you MUST check in at the 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.
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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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BOYS AND GIRLS 10s FORMAT & SCORING
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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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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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.
Check out their special offer for players that will be in your welcome bag!
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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
There will be practice 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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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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