SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS
RYAN AND CONNOR KEMPIN RECEIVED THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS FOR THIS TOURNAMENT BECAUSE THEY DISPLAYED SELF CONTROL, WERE SUPPORTIVE AND RESPECTFUL OF THEIR OPPONENTS, THEY HAD A GREAT ATTITUDE, AND THEY CREATED A POSITIVE TOURNAMENT EXPERIENCE FOR THEIR OPPONENTS!
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TOURNAMENT T-SHIRTS
If you did not receive your tournament t-shirt, please stop by our office to pick it up!
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CHILLY WEATHER!!!
WE CALL THIS TOURNAMENT THE ICE BREAKER FOR A REASON - IT IS THE FIRST OUTDOOR TOURNAMENT OF THE YEAR! PLEASE DRESS ACCORDING TO THE WEATHER!!!
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MATCH LOCATIONS
Due to an increase in participation, matches will be plalyed at THREE locations, Liberty Park, Sports Mall, and the Eccles Tennis Center. Liberty Park - Enter the park at 650 East 900 South, Salt Lake City. On the draw LP = Liberty Park. Sports Mall - 5445 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU BRING A WATER BOTTLE FOR YOU OUTDOOR MATCHES AT THE SPORTS MALL. On the draw SM = Sports Mall. Eccles Tennis Center - 550 South Guardsman (1580 East) Way, Salt Lake City. On the draw ECC = Eccles Tennis Center. In case of inclement weather, players may be sent to alternative locations in order to complete the matches for the day. Please read the instructions under THE BIG "R" POLICY.
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FORMAT FOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S 12-18 DIVISIONS
Best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring, 7 point tie-break at 6 games all.
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FORMAT FOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S 10 OPEN DIVISIONS
Will be played on 78' courts (full size court) with green low compression balls. All 10's Divisions will play 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
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FORMAT FOR BOY'S AND GIRL'S 10 CHALLENGER DIVISION
Will be played on 60' courts with orange low compression balls. All 10's divisions will play 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
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CHALLENGER DEFINITION
A Challenger is a novice player who has not won an Open Tournament. A junior may continue to participate in Challenger events, in their age appropriate division, until they have won no more than two (2) Challenger Tournaments. After two (2) Challenger Tournament wins, a junior is no longer eligible for a Challenger event until they age up. A player may not play out of his/her age division in a Challenger event until the month in which the junior ages up. Challenger events do not earn Points Per Round.
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FORMAT FOR 8 & UNDER PLAY DAY DIVISION
Will be played on 36' courts with red low compression balls. ROUND ROBIN. The Play Day will be held on Monday the 22nd, from 4:00 to 5:30 PM at Liberty Park.
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PLAY DAYS
Play Days are events designed to introduce kids to competition in a low-pressure setting where results are not documented. These events provide kids with the opportunity to continue to develop and enhance their skills. From beginners to more experienced players, a Play Day is a welcoming way for kids to experience the social and competitive aspects of tennis. Organized by skill level, kids have the chance to gain additional play experience by rotation of opponents in short, continuous matches over a 90 minute period. Play Days promote a sense of achievement through a fun and spirited atmosphere. Kids 8 & Under will play doubles on 36' courts using red low-compression balls. In order to register for the 8 & Under Division you will need to have a USTA Membership. To receive a free 1-Year 10 & Under Junior Membership visit www.tryusta.com/juniorfree or call 1-800-990-8782 and use the SOURCE CODE: FYF13CNS. Offer Expires: December 31, 2013.
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RESCHEDULING POLICY
There will be NO rescheduling of any sanctioned matches except in extreme circumstances beyond the control of the players, and then only with prior approval of the Tournament Director. Players rescheduling without permission are subject to DEFAULT. All court costs for matches rescheduled by players for indoors due to bad weather are the responsibility of the initiator, including guest fees. PLAYERS ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO RESCHEDULE WHEN ASKED BY AN OPPONENT.
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FINALS MAY NOT BE RESCHEDULED!!!
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THE BIG "R" POLICY
IF MATCHES ARE RESCHEDULED BECAUSE OF WEATHER, I WILL POST INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE. IN CASE OF RAIN - please do not leave the site. Weather can change quickly and matches may be resumed sooner than you think. Even if the weather looks "iffy" where you are (unless otherwise instructed by a Tournament Official) always go to your site to check in for your match, regardless of weather conditions. If there is a rain delay, alternative instructions will be provided at the tournament desk. Playing indoors will be a last resort and every effort will be made to reschedule matches outdoors if weather permits. Players may be sent to alternative locations in order to complete the matches for the day. PLEASE BE PATIENT!!!
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BOY'S HIGH SCHOOL TENNIS PLAYERS
Your matches (18's & 16's) Divisions will be scheduled at 6:00 PM or later on Monday - Thursday during this tournament.
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AVOIDANCES
We try to the best of our ability to accomodate avoidance requests for a player's first match of the tournament. After that, we are unable to accomodate avoidance requests due to the unpredictability of match outcomes and court availability. AVOIDANCE REQUESTS MUST BE MADE TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE AT rwise@utahtennis.com or call (801) 944-8782 x13.
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DRAWS
Draws are posted 3 days prior to the event. It is the player's responsibility to check draws for scheduled match times. Draws are posted on the website at www.utahtennis.com
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IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES IN A DIVISION
We will assume your intent is to participate in the Tournament and you will be moved to the next event possible.
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SPECIAL OFFER! FREE 1-YEAR 10 & UNDER JUNIOR MEMB
Must be new to the USTA. Call 1-800-990-8782 or visit wwwtryusta.com/juniorfree Must use source code FYF13CNS
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TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
USTA rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations, including the Point Penalty System, will be enforced throughout the tournament. It is a player's responsibility to know and understand these rules. Roving Umpires may be present at all Sanctioned Tournaments and will call obvious infractions of the Code and Rules of tennis. THE CODE CONCERNING SPECTATORS: SPECTATORS ARE NEVER TO MAKE CALLS. A PLAYER SHOULD NEVER ENLIST THE AID OF A SPECTATOR IN MAKING A CALL. NO SPECTATOR HAS A PART IN THE MATCH.
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THE JUNIOR ICE BREAKER IS A UTAH TENNIS "GRAN PRIX
Enter Junior Open Tournaments & accumulate points. Top Gran Prix point getters become eligible for prizes and awards, presented at the end of the season. Co-Sponsored by HEAD/PENN Racquet Sports and Court Think Tennis Camps!
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DISCLAIMER
USTA/Utah Tennis, Sponsors and Host Facilities assume no responsibility for damage or injury incurred by players.
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SATURDAY - APRIL 20TH
The Salt Lake City Marathon will be running on Saturday the 20th. Please leave at least a half hour early to find parking for your match. You will not be able to park in Liberty Park until the afternoon. You will need to park on city streets and may have to park a block or two away.
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PLEASE CHECK DRAWS CAREFULLY AND OFTEN!! There will be NO SUNDAY
PLAY during this tournament. All 10's Divisions will play a 10
Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. All other Divisions
will play the best 2 out of 3 full sets. Players are under no
obligation to reschedule when asked by an opponent.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, April 6, 2013 11:59:00 PM Mountain Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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