Tournament Reports
Media Report Media Report Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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FIRST MATCH TIMES
First Match Times will be published by Thursday. ONLY B16S First Round matches will play on Friday. They will begin at 6:00p.m. and will be played at the main tournament site, Paducah Tilghman High School Courts. All other divisions will begin play Saturday morning at 8:00a.m. Future Match Info Report will be published as soon as all times are available. PLEASE CHECK THE FUTURE MATCH INFO REPORT ABOVE FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH TIMES. ALL DOUBLES WILL START AT 8:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY. IT IS YOUR RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK WITH THE TOURNAMENT DESK AFTER YOUR MATCH TO MAKE SURE WHAT TIME YOUR NEXT MATCH IS. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL TO ALL PARTICIPANTS AND NOT WITHDRAW JUST BECAUSE YOU HAVE AN 8:00 A.M. DOUBLES MATCH. YOU SIGNED UP FOR THE TOURNAMENT, BE ACCOUNTABLE TO OTHER PLAYERS. THANK YOU.
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TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS
PLEASE email questions to the tournament director at the above email address. BEFORE you ask, please read through our site detail. AND ONLY CALL AS A LAST RESORT. RETURNING CALLS AND HANDLING 131 CALLS is difficult to do and get your tournament ready. Thank you.
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Medical Release Form
You must have a completed medical release form turned in before your first match. Please bring a completed release form with you when you check in for your first match. The link provided will direct you to the form.
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Check In
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your match time. First matches, check in at the site your match is scheduled to play. You will start early if courts come available. You are responsible for making sure you know your match times (singles & doubles), verify with the desk after completion of your matches in case of changes.
Bring your completed medical release form with you to your first match. All players will receive a player packet as well as a tournament t-shirt. Let's Play tennis
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SEEDING
Seeding for STA L4 tournaments: is auto seed based on Southern standings and players playing up 1 age group are tripled if in the top 100, then placed in the seed list if they are above other kids after tripling number. Seeds will be made using Southern rankings as of September 8th, 2014.
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Host Hotels with Special Rates - Mention Tornado Classic State Championships Tennis Tournament
Auburn
Place Hotel& Suites $79.00 rate for standard room types KING OR
DOUBLES
3994
Hinkleville Road
Paducah,
KY 42001
270-444-7667
· 1.5 million dollar
renovation in May 2013
· All Rooms are ONE-Room
Suites
· Complimentary Full Hot
Breakfast
· Indoor Pool &
Whirlpool
· Microwaves and
Refrigerator in Rooms
· Complimentary Fresh baked
Cookies and Milk served Nightly
· All King Rooms have
Jacuzzi Tubs in the bathrooms
Holiday
Inn Express $99.00 Brand NEW hotel Rates are for Standard QUEEN
double beds only*
3996
Hinkleville Road
Paducah,
KY 42001
270-442-8874
· Brand New Hotel Opened
July 2013
· Complimentary Express
Start Breakfast
· Outdoor Pool and
Courtyard
· Microwave And
Refrigerator in Rooms
· Complimentary Fresh Baked
cookies and milk served each night
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Additional Host Hotels
Drury Suites: $93
Drury Inn: $89
Pear Tree Inn: $63 1-800-DRURYINN
For the ninth consecutive year, Drury Hotels Company ranked "Highest in Guest Satisfaction Among Mid-Scale Hotel Chains" in the J.D. Power 2014 North America Hotel Guest Satisfaction Index StudySM, released today.
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BIG SALE - CLOTHING - GIRLS SITE Saturday Morning!!!
Lija, Fila, Lucky In Love, Nike, and Wilson to name a few 40-50% off. Sale on site, accepting Visa, M/C, Discover. All sales final. Sale held morning to lunch at the Girls site!!!! We have some men's/boys things too. This is all merchandise from the Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center, LLC (270)444-8363
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Special Thanks to all our Local Sponsors for their generosity
A&K Construction Bryant Law Center Chambers Roofing McDonalds Energy Fitness Paducah Bank US Bank Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center, LLC C Plant Federal Credit Union The Cappock Family Thanks so much for all our sponsors and donors.
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Main Tournament Site: Chad Gamble Tennis Center (behind Paducah Tilghman High School)
Address: 2400 Washington St., Paducah, Kentucky 42003 Courts are on the back left side of the high school. They back up to the football stadium. Turn on Otis Dinning Dr. if in front of school. Can also turn on Polk St. See mapquest link.
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Sites & Draw Abbreviations
Paducah Tilghman High School (Abbrev: PTHS) - Chad Gamble Tennis Courts
Lone Oak Tennis Center (Abbrev: LOTC)
McCracken County High School Courts (MCHS) NOTE: Sites are subject to change. Please verify your match locations & times.
In case of rain sites - Rowton Indoor Tennis Center & Country Club of Paducah
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Racquet Stringing & MORE
Stringing available at the Rowton Indoor Tennis Center; 5705 Old Highway 60 W., Paducah, KY 42001 (270)444-8363 or emergency number after hours at (270)-519-0098. Overnight service available and in some cases same day if brought in early. Recommend calling first. Have a blow out? Need shoes, socks, or other apparel? Rowton's also has Nike Shoes & Apparel, Wilson shoes, racquets, bags, grips, Prince Shoes, New Balance, etc. Large stock. Come by and see. Bring your 10% off coupon for your purchase of $100 or more (coupon in the Tornado Classic goodie bags).
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Practice/Warm-up before play
Balls and/or ball machine may be available for workout at the indoor tennis center on a first come/first serve basis. Contact the Indoor Tennis Center for availability and pricing. 270-444-8363. For available teaching professionals, please contact center to check availability. During the tournament, all out of town guests will not be charged an additional guest fee for court rentals (regular rates only).
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Directions to McCracken County High School
6530 US Highway 60 West, Paducah, KY 42001 (Courts are in back behind baseball diamonds.)
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Directions to Lone Oak Tennis Center Courts (Larry J. Heflin Courts)
400 Lakeshore Dr., Paducah, Ky 42001
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Directions to Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center
Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center is approximately 1 mile from Kentucky Oaks Mall off of I-24 (Exit #4) For directions from Paducah Tilghman High School, clink on the link.
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Directions to Country Club of Paducah
NOTE - Mapquest has this Road as Turnberry Road (not Drive). The entrance to the indoor courts is off of New Holt Road, takes you to clubhouse and indoor courts. 554-7065 if you need assistance at CCP Tennis Center. Their address is 6500 Turnberry.
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Indoor Play Charge in case of Rain
If play goes indoors, there will be a $10 per player charge per day, that must be paid to assist in the cost of court time.
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2014 FRIEND AT COURT (USTA RULES & REGULATIONS)
For assistance on USTA rules click on attached link.
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10 & Under Divisions—Singles & Doubles
ALL 10 & Under tournament play in Kentucky (and Southern Section) will use the QuickStart/10U Tennis Play Format. The following are mandatory parameters for all play in 10 & Under tournaments: •Racket—up to 25 inches in length •Ball—Orange Low Compression Ball •Court—60’*21’ for singles, 60’*27’ for doubles •Scoring—Singles—2 short sets to 4 games. At 4-4, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played. In lieu of a 3rd set, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played to determine the winner of the match. Doubles—1 set to 6 games. If the score reaches 6-6, a Set Tiebreak is played (first to 7, win by 2)
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROHIBITED ON COURT
Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted.
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This is a SOUTHERN LEVEL 4 Tournament!! Welcome to Paducah!
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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, September 7, 2014 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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