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ATTENTION PLAYERS
PLEASE CHECK THE DRAWS AND STARTING TIMES FREQUENTLY. THEY WILL CHANGE DUE TO WITHDRAWING PLAYERS AND SEEDS.
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FORMAT AND SCORING
The Fall Southern Closed Championships is a SOUTHERN LEVEL 1-A and a NATIONAL LEVEL 4 tournament. In the divisions of BG(14, 16, 18)s, the draws will be limited to 64. In the BG(12)s, the draws will be limited to 48. In the BG(10)(60' court/orange ball)s, the draws will be limited to 32. All draws will have a full feed in consolation through the Quarterfinals and a 3rd/4th playoff. All Main Draw matches in BG(14, 16, 18)s are best 2 out of 3 sets. Their Consolation matches will use a (10 point) Match Tie Break to decide a 3rd set. The BG(12)s will use a (10 point) Match Tie Break to decide a 3rd set in all Main Draw and Consolation matches. The BG(10)s will play 2 Short Sets with a (7 point) Tiebreak as a 3rd set if needed. A Short Set is "The first player who wins 4 games wins the set, provided there is a margin of 2 games over the opponant. If the score reaches four games all, a Tie Break game shall be played." YOU CAN NOT SIGN UP FOR 2 EVENTS. All selections will be made by the Southern Office. Their selections will be based on the RANKING POINTS FOR THE AGE DIVISION THEY ENTER.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern Office prior to match play. If you do not see your name in the search, fax to 770-368-9091. To search
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS
All players must have a Medical Release Form with them at check-in. * PLEASE PRINT YOURSELF A COPY HERE!
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LATE ENTRIES
For a LATE ENTRY to be eligible for an unfilled draw or entry as an Alternate, their rank cannot be higher than a potential seed who registered before the deadline. However, a LATE ENTRY may be eligible for entry as an Alternate if a seeded player of equal value withdraws and it is your turn for entry. Any LATE ENTRY for unfilled events after the draws have been posted will go on the Alternates list.
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WITHDRAWALS
NO REFUND for any withdrawals (including special circumstances) after Wednesday, November 20, 5.00 pm EST. Tuesday, November 26, 6.00 am EST :Seeds will not be changed or moved around the draw if a seeded or non-seeded player pulls out after this date. It will show up as a WD unless an alternate is waiting.
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DRAWS AND STARTING TIMES
The Draws will be made FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, AT 12 PM EST. The Draws and First Match Starting Times will be posted FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 22, BY 7 PM EST. These draws will be subject to change due to withdrawing players and seeds. It will be the PLAYERS RESPONSIBILTY to know these changes. Any late entry for unfilled draws after they are posted will go on an alternate list. For a late entry to be eligible, their rank cannot be higher than a seeded player. Unless they are going to replace a seeded player of equal value.
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CHECK IN INFORMATION
MATCH PLAY BEGINS WEDNESDAY @ 8.00 AM. Players may check in from 5 to 9 pm on Tuesday (11/26). The Tournament Desk is located on the 2nd floor of the Louisville Indoor Racquet Club. Please have your MEDICAL RELEASE FORM ready at check in. Also, please make sure your BIRTH CERTIFICATE or GREEN CARD is on file at the Southern office. Players who can not make it Tuesday evening, or play their first match at an alternate site, please have your medical release forms with you, then you may check in when you get to the main site.
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SPONSORING HOTELS
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HYATT PLACE LOUISVILLE-EAST
701 South Hurstbourne Parkway. Louisville, KY 40222. (502)426-0119. King Rooms w/ queen sofa sleeper and Double Rooms w/ queen sofa sleeper at $81. Guest rooms include 42" Flat screen HD tv, Wet bar, mini refrigerator, and a work desk area. Complimentary a.m. Skillet breakfast buffet is included in the room rate and served every morning in the gallery. To book reservations within the group block name: Southern Jr. Indoor tennis tournament, or the group block code: SJIT, call 1-888-492-8847. The cut-off date is Sunday Nov 17th at midnight. For more obout the Hyatt Place Louisville-east
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HYATT GOLD PASSPORT PROGRAM
Don't forget to sign up for the Hyatt Gold Passport Program and earn points for free night stays and amazing offers & benefits at all Hyatt properties! Ask any staff member to sign you up! It only takes minutes to complete!
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RESIDENCE INN & COURTYARD LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST
RESIDENCE INN LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST- 3500 Springhurst Commons Drive, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)412-1311. Rooms at $99. COURTYARD LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST- 10200 Champion Farms Drive, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)429-9293. Rooms at $75. Come stretch out and relax after a long day of playing tennis at our Northeast Marriott Properties. Our breakfast options featuring hot items as well as fresh and healthier options will have you energized and ready to take on your opponent! While staying at one of the Northeast properties you have several dining options within walking distance including a state of the art movie theatre. We are one of the closest hotels to the Louisville Indoor Racquet Club, so book now before we sell out! For Reservations and all hotel & room information
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SPRINGHILL SUITES LOUISVILLE HURSTBOURNE NORTH
10101 Forest Green Blvd. Louisville, KY 40223 (502)326-3895. King suites & Double suites at $79. Located only a few minutes from each tennis facility. Stay with us and receive a "WELCOME GIFT" for all Fall Southern Closed guests. All guest rooms are suites with queen sleeper sofa, frig & microwave. Complimentary hot breakfast, WiFi and Parking. Please click on the link below to book your reservations or call 1-888-287-9400 and ask for the group Block "Fall Southern Jr. Championship".
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Book KING at SpringHill Suites/$79 per night
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Book DOUBLE at SpringHill Suites/$79 per night
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EMBASSY SUITES LOUISVILLE
9940 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502)426-9191. The EMBASSY offers two-room suites open to the lush tropical Atrium, complimentary Cooked-to-Order breakfast every morning and Manager's Reception every evening, 2 flat screen HD televisions and complimentary WiFi in every suite, spacious indoor pool and whirlpool, complimentary high speed wireless internet, refrigerator, wet bar, microwave & coffee maker. The Hotel will be offering a special THANKSGIVING DAY BUFFET with various seating times. For reservations call (502)426-9191 and ask for the Group named "USTA Jr. Tennis". King Bed Suites- $137.95 & Double Bed Suites- $147.95
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COURTYARD LOUISVILLE EAST
9608 Blairwood Road, Louisville, KY 40222. (502)429-0006. King Bed rooms & Double Bed rooms for $89. Breakfast is included in the room rate. The Courtyard Louisville East has been dramatically re-designed, offering contemporary spaces and enhanced dining options. New features include: Media Pods with HDTV and complimentary Wi-Fi. The Bistro-Eat.Drink.Connect., offering healthy choices for breakfast and dinner, Starbucks coffee and evening cocktails. Home theater and lounge areas. Stylish guest rooms designed with modern decor and plush bedding. For Phone reservations call 800-228-9290 under the room block: Louisville Indoor Racquet Club. Last day to book: 11/22/13. FOR ONLINE REGISTRATION
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TOURNAMENT SPONSOR
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SEALMASTER
PAVEMENT PRODUCTS & EQUIPMENT
Sealmaster Louisville
520 Marret Avenue, Louisville, KY 40208. Office # (502)635-1900.
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George Boldrick, Jr. - Sales Manager
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEO SERVICES
For the 2nd STRAIGHT year, we're very excited to enhance the upcoming FALL SOUTHERN CLOSED CHAMPIONSHIPS with our popular video services!! As you may already know, we've been helping tennis players play better tennis since 2005 and we've learned TWO important things: 1) If you want to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO and 2) If you want to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO! Fortunately, HIGH TECH TENNIS can help with BOTH! We also have a BRAND NEW video offering: MATCH MEMORIES VIDEO so please visit www.high-techtennis.com (at the more info icon) for more information, including samples. Contact us via e-mail (video@high-techtennis.com) or text (678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. We have TWELVE digital camcorders and our services are very popular...FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!!
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YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO
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YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO
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MATCH MEMORIES VIDEO
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts are available at the LOUISVILLE INDOOR RACQUET CLUB by reservation (502)426-2454 before match play starting Wednesday morning (11/27). The rate for all practice courts is $10/half hour per court. *There are plenty of free outdoor hard courts available at Tom Sawyer State Park which is 5 minutes away from the main site.
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ADDITIONAL PRACTICE COURTS FOR THE FALL SOUTHERN CLOSED
Practice courts are available for the Fall Southern Closed at the Tennis Club at Springhurst. We have 4 indoor courts (multi sport courts) available from 7.00 am- 7.00 pm Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for the tournament. These are an ITF approved Sport Court flooring ideal for warm up and practice. WE DO NOT PLAY MATCHES ON THESE COURTS. Strictly for warmup and practice purpose. The 10 main courts at Springhurst may be reserved for warmup PRIOR to match play Wed-Sat from 7.00-8.00am. We will have a few of our main courts open for practice on Wednesday. The cost per hour is $25. Call (502)412-2950 to book your court time. First come, first served. All reservations must be prepaid with no refunds.
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ALTERNATE SITES
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TENNIS CLUB AT SPRINGHURST (SPR)
4109 Simcoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40241. (502)412-2950
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BASS RUDD TENNIS CENTER at UL (BR)
350 E.Warnock Street, Louisville, KY 40209.
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ADVANTAGE TENNIS AND FITNESS (ADV)
4014 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40207
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