Tournament Reports
Media Report Media Report Media Report Media Report Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
Congratulations to EMILY METCALF and EDWARD ZHAO for being selected as the Sportsmanship Winners of the 2014 Arkansas Junior State Qualifying!
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THANK YOU!!!
A huge thank you to all the Arkansas Qualifier participants, parents and spectators for makng this a great weekend! We hope you all have a fun and safe summer!
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ENTER THE SOUTHERN CLOSED
All AR Qualifier participants should register for the Southern Closed in their age division. The names of players not in quota are sent to Southern as alternates. If a spot is open, it can only be filled by a registered player!!! Your credit card will not be charged unless you gain entry into the tournament! LINKS TO THE SOUTHERN CLOSED TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGES ARE BELOW:
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 18s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 16s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 14s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 12s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED WEST BG 10s
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FIRST MATCH TIMES POSTED--BOYS 16s DOUBLES REVISED-- Thursday 3:30 pm
A revised first match time list have been posted. Please check the Future Match Info Report listed above under Tournament Reports.
For anyone that does not have a doubles time posted, you will not play your first doubles match until Saturday. Boys16s first round Doubles times on Saturday have been changed.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
WE HAVE RECEIVED VERY FEW RELEASE/WAIVER FORMS--ALL PLAYERS MUST SUBMIT A COMPLETED FORM--PLEASE SEND IN COMPLETED FORMS NOW! Please mail or fax (501-223-0531) a signed medical release/parent form to the Arkansas Tennis Association office, 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, Suite 302, Little Rock, AR 72212. You may email the form to cindy@arktennis.com. You will not be allowed on the court without a medical release on file signed by both the player and parent PLEASE DO NOT SEND MEDICAL RELEASE/WAIVER FORMS BY FAX AFTER 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 22. SEND BY EMAIL ONLY AFTER THIS TIME. WE WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE TO COLLECT THEM. Click on the following link for a copy of the form.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
As proof of U.S. citizenship, all players are required to have a birth certificate on file with the Southern Tennis Association in order to be eligible to play in the AR Jr. State Qualifying. If you do not have one on file with the Southern office, you may fax a copy to the Arkansas Tennis Association at 501-223-0531, Attention: Cindy Curtis You may also email a copy to cindy@arktennis.com
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PLAYER CHECK-IN for TOURNAMENT WILL BE OUTSIDE IN TOURNAMENT BUILDING AREA
All players will be able to check-in to the tournament Friday, May 23rd from 2:00 - 4:00. Player check-in will be outsdie the tournament building at Burns Park. Players that do not make it to the Friday afternoon check-in should check-in at the tournament desk 45 minutes before their first scheduled match time and should let the tournament desk know that they have not yet checked in to the tournament.
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LOOKS LIKE A HOT ONE!!!
It is going to be a hot weekend so do yourself a favor and START HYDRATING NOW!!!
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ICE AVAILABILITY
It may be difficult for the ice machines at the facilities to keep up with demand considering the warm temperatures that are forecast for the weekend. Please try to fill your water containers at home or at the hotel whenever possible. Thanks for your cooperation!!!
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ENTRY DEADLINE FOR SINGLES
The entry deadline is SUNDAY MAY 18th at 11:59 pm (just before midnight). Late entries will not be accepted. No exceptions. SIGN UP NOW---Don't risk missing the deadline!!!
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DOUBLES ENTRIES and PAIRINGS--Please Check the List!
Please check the COMPETITORS LIST to see if you are signed up for doubles and if you are paired with the correct partner (if you have one). Please email any corrections, changes or new requests to the tournament director before the Tuesday, May 20th 11:59 pm deadline. If you should be entered in doubles and your name is not listed, email cindy@arktennis.com If you should not be entered in doubles and your name is listed, email cindy@arktennis.com If you are listed in the doubles without a partner, but should be paired with a specific partner, email cindy@arktennis.com If you are listed in the doubles and are paired with the wrong partner, email cindy@arktennis.com
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DOUBLES INFORMATION
Doubles Entry Deadline---TUESDAY, MAY 20th at 11:59 pm---This is the deadline to sign up for doubles AND to designate a partner. To register and/or designate a partner after the singles deadline, you will need to email the tournament director, cindy@arktennis.com, before 11:59 pm Tuesday May 20th. NO DOUBLES ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 5/20 DOUBLES DEADLINE.
BOTH PARTNERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES and doubles teams must be confirmed by both partners! Players that sign up for doubles without a partner will be paired up randomly as long as there are other players without partners. If you don't want to be paired randomly, don't sign up without a partner. Players must play the same age division in both singles and doubles.
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SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO
In an effort to promote and encourage good sportsmanship among junior players and parents, USTA Southern and USTA Arkansas are requiring all parents to go to the link below and view the presentation.
After watching this presentation you will be forwarded to the form which must be filled out online in order for your child to continue to participate in Arkansas and Southern tournaments.
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HOST HOTEL INFO
Hilton Garden Inn, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, 501-945-7444, Weekend rate $89.00; Book Online, Corporate Account Number 2725873; Must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when calling hotel directly LaQunita Inns & Suites, 4311 Warden Rd, North Little Rock, 501-945-0808, Rate $68:00, Call hotel directly. Must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate Hampton Inn, 1301 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, 501-537-3000; Rate $89.00, Book Online, Corporate Account Number 560046640; Must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when calling hotel directly. Crowne Plaza, 201 S. Shackleford, Little Rock, 501-223-3000; Weekend rate, $89.00 (Thursday-Sunday); Weekday rate, $119.00 (Monday-Wednesday); Book Online, Corporate Account Number 100194699; Must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when calling hotel directly. CLICK LINK BELOW FOR MORE HOST HOTEL DETAILS---
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MAIN SITE - BURNS PARK
The main site will be Burns Park Tennis Center (BPTC), 4000 Joe Poch Lane, NLR 72118. Matches will also be played at Rebsamen Tennis Center (REB), 1501 Leisure Place, LR 72204
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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS
GOLD SPONSOR---DALE CAPITAL PARTNERS SILVER SPONSORS---THE TENNIS SHOPPE ARKANSAS CHILDREN'S HOSPITAL PEDIATRIC SURGERY
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT INFO
If you need to contact the tournament director after 10:00 am Friday, May 23rd, you should do so by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Please do not leave a voicemail at the number listed on this homepage---this is the office number and will not be monitored over the weekend.
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FYI--ENDORSEMENT INFO
In the Qualifier, players should play the same age division in which they are seeking endorsement to the Southern Closed in June.
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SEEDING INFO
Seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
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DO NOT USE THE USTA MOBILE APP FOR MATCH TIMES
Do NOT depend on the USTA Mobile App for match time info!!! It is not always dependable!
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TOURNAMENT DESK PHONE
Beginning Friday, May 23rd at 4:00, the tournament desk phone number will be 501-681-3188. This number is for use in case of emergency, during rain delays, etc. DO NOT leave a message on the phone -- continue to call until someone answers. In case of inclement weather, check this tournament homepage for updates. For information on stringing, practice courts, etc. call the Burns Park Pro Shop -- 501-791-8585.
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NON-DENOMINATIONAL SERVICE
Branch Terrell will be conducting a brief service Sunday morning beginning at 7:25 am at Stadium Court at Burns Park Tennis Center.
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SCORING FORMAT BG 10s
Main draw and consolation singles matches will be the best of two short sets to four (by two) with a seven point tiebreak at 4-4. If necessary, a 7 point tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set, first to seven by two. Before the tiebreak for the 3rd set, there will be a two minute set break with no coaching. Ad scoring. This is the format that will be used at the Southern Closed. Doubles will be a 6 game set with a tiebreak at 6-6 (first to seven by two). Ad scoring. This is the doubles format that will be used at the Southern Closed 10s. Alternate scoring formats may be used in case of inclement weather. Please check this tournament homepage for inclement weather updates. Play will be on 60 foot courts, using orange balls and racquets 25 inches or less. All 10 and Under players should have their racquets with them when they check in for each of their matches.
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SCORING FORMAT BG 12s-18s
All main draw singles matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. All consolation singles matches will play a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Doubles will be an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8 all. Alternate scoring formats may be used in case of inclement weather. Please check this tournament homepage for inclement weather updates.
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SATURDAY LUNCH for PLAYERS
The Arkansas Junior Tennis Council will be providing box lunches for the players on Saturday beginning at 11:30 am (at Burns Park and Rebsamen while supplies last).
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WARM UPS AVAILABLE AT BURNS PARK
Please call for more info and/or to reserve a time:
Wyatt Miller, 501-515-3199
Bill Bodie, 501-831-1175
Derek Nordentoft, 501-425-2673
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ENTRY FEE REFUNDS
No entry fee refunds will be made after draws are made (May 19th).
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Online registration only; Singles deadline Sunday May 18th,
11:59 pm (just before midnight). No late entries will be
accepted;
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, May 18, 2014 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703303314 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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