Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Daily Schedule
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Consolation Draws
Consolation draws for the Banana Open are now posted.
more info
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Come join the fun! Daily "Banana Treats" for participants.
Sunday - Banana Popsicles by Publix Monday - Banana Popsicles by Publix Tuesday - Kona Ice Wednesday - Banana Splits by Publix Thursday - Banana Pudding by Country's Friday - "Bunch of Fun Appetizers" by 12th Street Deli, Speakeasy, & Gigi Cupcakes Saturday - Banana Pancakes by IHOP, Lunch provided by Hangars Bar and Grill
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WEATHER & AVOIDANCES:
UPDATE: Monday, April 7th 8:00PM - Updated draws with new match day/times are now posted. Please look over the draws carefully for your new match day/time. Monday, April 7th 5:00PM - Please look at the above "Daily Schedule Information Report". These are the matches that must be played tonight. All other matches are being rescheduled. Updated draws and match schedules will be posted as soon as available. Monday, April 7th 4:00PM - We are currently working on the draws. No Banana Open matches will be played before 7:00PM tonight. Players with avoidances and/or those in large draws should expect to play. Monday, April 7th 1:10PM - Matches for tonight have NOT been cancelled as of yet. A decision will be made later this afternoon. Matches could be delayed a few hours if there is a possibility of courts being playable. We would like to get matches started today in events that have a 32 draw. Please continue to check the website for updates. Sunday, April 6th 12:50PM - Updated draws are now posted. EVERYONE please check for new match schedules. Some matches that were not originally scheduled on Sunday had to be moved to a different day/time. Sunday, April 6th 10:21AM - Due to rain all Banana Open matches scheduled for Sunday, April 6th are cancelled. Check back later this afternoon for updated draws and match schedules.
Please note that while we do our best to accommodate avoidances to help make this tournament a continued success, it is not a guarantee that reported avoidances can be kept if we lose the ability to play matches on planned days. In the event of weather or other situations out of our control, those with avoidances run the risk of default if they can’t attend their rescheduled match time. Every effort will be made but the tournament must stay on schedule. Ultimately it is the players responsibility to be available.
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Tournament Check-in Procedure
Please check-in at least 30 minutes before your first match and 15 minutes prior to every other match throughout the tournament. The check-in desk is located at the Annex on the left side of the street at Cooper Creek Tennis Center.
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Voluntary Consolation Sign-Up
Players losing their first match in singles, doubles or mixed may choose to play consolation. If you have a bye and lose your second round, you can play consolation. PLAYERS MUST SIGN UP FOR CONSOLATION IF THEY WISH TO PLAY. This is NOT a feed-in. Please sign-up immediately after your match at the Tournament Desk. All consolation matches will be play on Saturday. No avoidances for consolation matches will be given. We will play a maximum of two rounds in each division. Scoring format will be the same scoring as the rest of the tournament. Larger consolation draws may not finish.
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Players competing in two events are restricted to the following options
1 Singles & 1 Doubles 1 Singles & 1 Mixed Doubles 1 Doubles & 1 Mixed Doubles PLEASE NOTE: Entry into two divisions may require you to play back to back matches. You may NOT play in two of the same divisions. Ex. Men's 3.0 singles and Men's 3.5 singles.
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Scheduling
If you have a conflict, please let us know. We will do our best to accommodate your request! Send an email to banana@corta.org with the time/day request by the close of entries on Sunday, March 30th. All efforts will be made to “try” and honor the avoidance requests as long as it does NOT affect the continuation of play of the tournament.
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Match Schedules
Detail match schedules will be posted on April 4, 2014. Matches begin at 6:00 p.m. on weekdays. Weekend matches begin at 9:00 a.m.
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Scoring and Draw Format
*Singles draws that have 4 or fewer players will use a round robin format. *All matches will use a 10 point tie break in lieu of a 3rd set. *We reserve the right to change scoring as needed in case of inclement weather.
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Playing Site - Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Cooper Creek Tennis Center is a public facility with a two story clubhouse overlooking 30 rubico courts. IN 1996 and again in 2001, Cooper Creek Tennis Center received the "Outstanding Tennis Facilty" award from the USTA. In the spring of 1993, a clubhouse and 8 courts were added to the original 12 courts (built in 1972). In March of 1997, the original 12 courts were completely renovated. In December of 1999, constrution began on an additional 10 courts including a stadium court and were completed in April 2000. With the addition of these new courts, Cooper Creek is arguably the finest facility in the United States. Directions to Cooper Creek Tennis Center: 4816 Milgen Road, Columbus, GA (706) 317-4186 Take I-185 to Exit 7 (Manchester Expressway). Turn east onto Manchester Expressway. Travel approximately 2 miles to the Warm Springs Road Connector. Travel up the exit ramp and turn right. The entrance to Cooper Creek Park is directly ahead. The clubhouse is a two-story building located on your right as you enter the park. Tournament check-in is located at the Annex on the left hand side of the road when you enter Cooper Creek Park.
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Awards
Winner and finalist awards will be given for all divisions.
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T-shirts will be provided for all participants; please enter your correct t-shirt size during registration. T-shirts are not guaranteed for late entrants.
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2014 Sponsors:
Brodwyn & Associates Burger King Buck Ice Country's North Cargill Design Build Remodel Daniel Appliance Eagle & Phenix Historic Riverfront Living Gigi's Cupcakes of Columubus Columbus Parks & Recreation Columbus Sports Council Hangars Bar and Grill IHOP The Jordan Company Kona Ice Physical Therapy of Phenix City Publix St. Francis Orthopaedic Institute Sparkling Ice Speakeasy / 12th Street Deli Snyder's-Lance
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This NTRP/Open tournament allows you to accrue Georgia ranking/standing points that maximize your opportunity to play in the Georgia State NTRP Championships. All eligible Georgia players are encouraged to register for these tournaments. For more information about these and other adult tournaments, visit http://www.ustageorgia.com/adults/tournaments_adult.htm
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Sanctioned
NTRP tournaments will now count toward s player’s “computer” rating at year-end
(used for league play) and NTRP tournament-only players will generate a
tournament exclusive (‘T’) rating after playing 3 or more tournament matches.
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LATE ENTRANTS - USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments, Levels 1-5, in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon following close of registration. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, March 30, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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