Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event updated 2/28 at 7:00 pm Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info - Singles and Doubles
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SUNDAY MORNING UPDATE - 1:00 PM
ALL MATCHES ARE NOW COMPLETE FOR THE DAY. SORRY THAT WE DIDN'T HAVE ANY INDOOR COURTS AFTER 12:00 TO FINISH! I AM SORRY ABOUT THE RAIN! THANKS TO ALL OF YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND PATIENCE THROUGH THIS TIME. I AM HAPPY THAT WE WERE ABLE TO HAVE A GOOD DAY YESTERDAY AND GET QUITE A FEW MATCHES DONE THIS MORNING AS WELL. EVERYONE PLEASE BE SAFE GETTING HOME IF YOU ARE TRAVELLING. ALL THE BEST TO YOU AND HOPE TO SEE YOU SOON.
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NEW SUNDAY SCHEDULE NOW AVAILABLE FOR EVERYONE - 8:00 PM SATURDAY UPDATE
ALL MATCHES HAVE NOW BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR SUNDAY. ALL MAIN DRAW MATCHES ARE GUARANTEED INDOORS AT YOUR DESIGNATED LOCATIONS (LOOK AT MESSAGE BELOW FOR ADDRESSES OF NEW FACILITIES). ALL CONSOLATION MATCHES AND EXTRA DRAW MATCHES ARE SCHEDULED FOR OUTSIDE. WE'LL HOPE THAT THE WEATHER HOLDS OFF TO GET TO PLAY THOSE. IF IT DOESN'T, PLEASE BE LOOKING HERE FOR UPDATES IN THE MORNING. THE REST OF THE DOUBLES WILL BE CANCELLED UNLESS THERE IS SOME CRAZY CHANGE IN THE FORECAST. AGAIN, THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE AND UNDERSTANDING. EVERYONE HAS BEEN AWESOME!!!
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ADDRESSES FOR ADDITIONAL INDOOR COURT SITES
LITTLE ROCK ATHLETIC CLUB (AC) - 4610 Sam Peck Rd, Little Rock, AR 72223 LITTLE ROCK RACQUET CLUB (RC) - 1 Huntington Rd, Little Rock, AR 72227
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IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW...
IF YOU NEED TO WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT, PLEASE EMAIL chipstearns@hotmail.com AND I WILL TAKE CARE OF IT. THANKS!
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SINGLES AND DOUBLES COMPETITOR LIST INFO
IF YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR SINGLES, YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR DOUBLES. HOWEVER, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO PLAY DOUBLES. THE DOUBLES DRAWS WILL NOT CLOSE UNTIL TUESDAY. WE MUST FOLLOW THE STA RULES ON DOUBLES ENTRY (IN THE NEXT INFO BOX BELOW). SO, WE WILL KNOW IF YOU GET IN DOUBLES ON TUESDAY AFTER ALL ENTRANTS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.
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Order of Doubles Selection
Players registered or not registered for the singles tournament can register for doubles. But please note that the selection for doubles is in the following order: 1. Teams with both players entered in the singles. 2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one alternate. 3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not registered for singles. 4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DOUBLES DIVISION AS YOUR SINGLES DIVISION
Remember that you must play the same age divisions in your singles and doubles. Thanks for your understanding.
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Host Hotel Information
The host hotel for the Polar Bear is the Hampton Inn and Suites. All information for the hotel is linked here:
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MORE HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
The Clarion hotel is also a host hotel. It is located very near Rebsamen Tennis Center. The phone number is 501-664-5020. Please inform the hotel that you are with the Polar Bear Jr. Classic. The link is here:
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There Will Be Doubles at the Polar Bear, Need a Partner link to Facebook:
We will be playing doubles at the Polar Bear. We anticipate starting with doubles on Saturday morning. You must play the same doubles division as you do singles. Here is the link to our Facebook site in case you need help finding a partner:
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS WILL BE HERE FOR THE POLAR BEAR!
For the first time EVER, we’re very excited to bring our popular video services to the upcoming tournament in LITTLE ROCK!! 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! Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact us via e-mail (video@high-techtennis.com) or text (678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. We have MANY digital camcorders and our services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!!
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SITE INFO
YOUR DIVISIONS AND SITES ARE AS FOLLOWS: BP = BURNS PARK TENNIS CENTER - BOYS AND GIRLS 10'S, 12'S, AND 14'S ADDRESS: 4000 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118 REB = REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER - BOYS AND GIRLS 16'S AND 18'S ADDRESS: 1501 Leisure Place, Little Rock, AR 72204 OC = OTTER CREEK TENNIS CENTER - Doubles site and back-up facility ADDRESS: 14000 Otter Creek Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72210
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MEDICAL RELEASE
The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you or fax it to us @ (501)747-2870. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release>>
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
PER STA RULES, YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN DOUBLES THAT YOU DESIGNATED TO PLAY IN SINGLES. PLEASE SIGN UP ACCORDINGLY. FOR PLAYERS SIGNING UP FOR TWO SINGLES DIVISIONS, PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR DOUBLES STATUS AFTER THE COMPETITOR LIST COMES OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
"On Site" Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round.
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SELECTION PROCESS/TWO DRAWS OF 16 FOR EACH GROUP
The top 32 players applying from each age group will be selected by the Southern Section office, from the latest USTA/Southern standing list -- 28 players from the age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group that have a top 40 standing and are not in the selected 28. Each group of 32 players selected from each age group will be divided into two draws of 16 each. We will be using the waterfall system to make sure each of the two 16 draws are balanced by strength. If there are less than 24 players for a division, there will be one draw for that division.
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IF YOU MISS THE FRIDAY NIGHT CHECK-IN, YOU MAY DO SO ON SATURDAY
If you missed registration on Friday, please just check in before your FIRST SINGLES match. Please do not try and check in for the tournament right before doubles. Thanks!!!
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STRINGING
THERE WILL BE STRINGING AVAILABLE AT REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER AND MATCH POINT. YOU MAY CALL REBSAMEN FOR AN UPDATE OF HOW QUICKLY A RACQUET CAN BE STRUNG. THAT NUMBER IS 501-664-0736.
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This tournament will be held at Rebsamen Tennis Center and Burns
Park Tennis Center. Tiebreak for the 3rd set in singles
consolation. Hotel: Hampton Inn and Suites (501-537-4600).
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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