Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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On site alternates
Alternates are welcome provided they do not invalidate the seedings. Check in at the tournament desk for first round matches to see if a main draw player does not show up on time. If more than one alternate is on site when a first round main draw player is not there on time, then an alternate will be chosen based on their ranking order.
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Format and scoring
Draws will be 64 players using the new Feed In Thru the round of 16 format. The quarterfinalist losers go into their own backdraw and playoff for 5th and 6th place. There is no playoff for 7th and 8th place. Main Draw will play the best two out of three tie-break sets. Feed In will be the best of three sets playing a 10 point match tie break in lieu of third set. Main Draw will play two rounds each day. The Feed In draws will play one match on Saturday, three matches on Sunday and three on Monday. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change.
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Daily Schedule - Singles
SATURDAY: 2 rounds of Main Draw, 1 round Consolation. SUNDAY: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation. MONDAY: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation.
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Backdraw Notice!
Just to restate the backdraw schedule for Monday - there will be 3 rounds of FIC backdraw play on Monday.
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Tournament Sites
3 sites will be used Friday for doubles, 4 sites on Saturday and Sunday and 1 site on Monday. Check the draw for your match locations and times.
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MEX - Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center
1905 Spring Forest Rd. Raleigh, NC 27615 919.872.4128, 23 lit courts + practice wall
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OPT - Optimist Park (Sanderson High School)
5500 Dixon Dr Raleigh, NC 27609, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Turn into Sanderson High School and go to the end of the parking lot.
more info
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Lions - Lions Park
516 Dennis Ave. Raleigh, NC, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Courts are down the hill from the Community Center. Drive around the ballfields to the backside of the courts
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Bilt - Biltmore Hills Park
2615 Fitzgerald Dr. Raleigh, NC 27610, 8 lit hard courts+wall. Courts are located in the lower parking lot below the community center
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What's happening in Raleigh!
See what's happening in Raleigh during your stay - Things To Do
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Withdrawals
April 27 at 11:59pm or before-->Withdraw online. April 28 or later-->email your withdrawal to david.bell@raleighnc.gov. Do not call. Withdrawals after May 3 11:59pm - No refund. You must email to david.bell@raleighnc.gov. Defaulting during the tournament - You must see the trainer and get approval from the Referee. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted, unless you speak to the Referee, it will be counted as a "NO SHOW".
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Lunch
Sandwiches and drinks will be delivered to each site before 12 noon Saturday and Sunday.
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12's and 14's divisions
The 12's and 14's divisions will be held in Cary. Click here for the tournament website:
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Practice courts
There are practice courts available at 23 locations around the city
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Balls
All matches will use Dunlop Championship Hard Court Balls.
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Stringer
There will be a stringer available at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center during the tournament.
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Trainers
There will be a trainers on site at Millbrook Exchange Tennis Center, Optimist Park, Lions Park and Biltmore Hills during the tournament. Remember that if you default due to an injury during the tournament, you have to speak directly to the Head Referee. Speaking to anyone else will result in a "Default-No Show" for your match.
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Doubles
Doubles tourmament page:
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Check In
You may check in at your first match location.
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Parent/Player Behavior & Medical Release
This form must be signed by parents (or players who are 18) and players and then dropped off at any tournament desk. Click here for the form:
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Online Video/Power Point Sportsmanship Presentation
USTA Southern would like all parents to view a sportsmanship video at the following link:
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Seeding
Seeding is done using the selection list which is based on the standing list immediately after the deadline of this event.
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Hampton Inn Raleigh-Capital Blvd. North
3621 Spring Forest Rd - one of our discounted tournament hotels. Breakfast incl. 2 Queens or King with pullout available $89/night by mentioning "USTA Level 1A" by April 30th. Tel: 919-872-7111. (Distances: 1.8 miles to Millbrook Tennis Center, 5.2 miles to Lions Park, 5.7 miles to Optimist Park, 12.5 miles to Biltmore Hills Park). Address: 3621 Spring Forest Road • Raleigh, North Carolina 27616
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Hilton Garden Inn, Triangle Town Center
6412 Capital Blvd - one of our discounted tournament hotels. 2 Queens or King with pullout available $105/night by mentioning "USTA Level 1A" by April 25th. Tel: 919-876-5650. (Distances: 2.0 miles to Millbrook Tennis Center, 6.6 miles to Lions Park, 6.3 miles to Optimist Park, 12.6 miles to Biltmore Hills Park). Address: 6412 Capital Blvd • Raleigh, North Carolina 27616
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Courtyard Marriott Midtown
1041 Wake Towne Dr - one of our discounted tournament hotels. Kings with sofa available, breakfast included, $99/night by mentioning "USTA Level 1A" by April 17th. Tel: 919-876-5650. (Distances: 4.3 miles to Millbrook Tennis Center, 2.7 miles to Lions Park, 4.0 miles to Optimist Park, 6.6 miles to Biltmore Hills Park). Address: 1041 Wake Towne Dr• Raleigh, North Carolina 27615
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, April 27, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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