SUNDAY MARCH 30 UPDATES (1030AM)
DUE TO THE WEATHER CONDITIONS, all MAIN DRAW matches will play at BARBER PARK INDOORS (younger ages first); check draw at 1200 NOON for updated match times. All CONSOLATION matches will play at SPENCER LOVE; please check online at NOON for updated match times.
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SATURDAY PLAY OUTLINE
Indoor back up is available at BARBER PARK. We will have rain delays in one-hour increments for all events (excluding B&G10s), until courts are playable, AS NEEDED, updated hourly. If courts remain unplayable, we will attempt to play FIRST-ROUND matches of ALL draws today indoors at BARBER PARK. If moved indoors, SHORT-SET Format (with ads) will be played. Rain delay/new site/match times will be posted on-line -- please make every effort to check online before calling.
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NOTE ON DRAW
SL = Spencer Love Tennis Center, 3802 Jaycee Park Drive, 336-545-5320 LP = Latham Park Tennis Center, 903 Cridland Road, 336-373-5882 BP = Barber Park Indoor, 1500 Dan's Road, 336-373-5886 GHS = Grimsley High School, 801 Westover Terrace Western Guillford High School, 409 Friendway Road
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IMPORTANT JUNIOR SUSPENSION NOTES
Please note the rules below pertain to ALL sanctioned North Carolina and Southern tournaments: 11.
"A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When
entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned
tournaments, if any part of the tournament is scheduled to overlap
unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and
concurs in writing." 12. "Player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player's entry is accepted in another tournament."
What if played on an Alternate List? There are two options: 1.) Stay on the Alternate Lists in hope of getting into the tournament. 2.) Withdraw from the Alternate Lists so you can legally enter another tournament.
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TOURNAMENT RESCHEDULED FROM MARCH 8/9
Important Information Regarding Entries - Due to a winter storm, this tournament is the rescheduled dates from a March 8 & 9 tournament. All players must reapply for this tournament, even those that were not selected into the original tournament.
All Competitors who were in the draw from the March 8th
tournament are GUARANTEED ENTRY into the March 29th tournament, and
their entry fees are already covered. To enter this tournament and
use the entry fee credit, players must contact the Tournament Director
via email (mark@greensborotennis.com) by Thursday March 20 at 5:00pm ET
to announce their intention to play. After this deadline, the players
that have notified the Tournament Director will be manually entered into
the tournament so that their credit cards are not charged, and all
other players from that tournament will be sent a refund check. It is the PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY to ensure that the Tournament Director has been contacted and they are on the Applicants List.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING STA LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS
Limited Draws - All divisions are limited to 32 players each.
***NOTE***This tournament will use the same selection/seeding lists as the originally-scheduled tournament.
Selection Process - Because this is a Southern Level 3 event, the following Selection Processes are being used: - Boys and Girls 10s divisions: Top 32 players applying from the USTA Southern Standings list - Boys and Girls 12s-18s divisions: 28 players from age group and up to 4 players from the next younger age group who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group and are not in the selected 28 - The names of the player who have been selected will appear as "Competitors." Alternates are listed in the Report section.
Waterfall System for Splitting Competitors - The players will be ordered using the same Southern standings as the original tournament with players from the younger age group that met the seeding requirements included in the player list.
The 32 players will be split as follows:
RED DRAW: 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32
BLUE DRAW: 2,3,6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31
Seeding will be made after the players have been split.
Independent Draws - There will be an Independent Consolation Draw for players who lose in
the First Round of the Consolation, and they will play one more round
unless there is a bye.
Guidelines For Entry - Players are allowed to enter two age divisions in Southern L3 tournaments, within these guidelines:
1.) Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will
automatically be selected in the older age division. They will be
removed from the other age division.
2.) Players not selected to either division will remain on the
alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the
division they first get in from the alternates list. They will be
removed from the alternates list in the other division.
3.) Players selected to one age division will be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected.
4.) Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
- Players from the lower age group that were selected and meet the
seeding criteria will be seeded according to the STA directions.
Alternates - The Alternates by Event report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.
It
is the Alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if your
alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to
contact you if your status does change providing the correct information
is on your membership profile. Once an Alternate is selected for play,
payment is due immediately.
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TIMELINE
Tue, Oct 15, 2013 - Entries Open Fri, Mar 14, 2014 by 5:00pm - Last day for players from March 8/9 to notify Tournament Staff that they would like to use credit. Sun, Mar 23 @ 11:59pm ET (one minute before midnight) - Entries Close Mon, Mar 24 by 5:00pm - Selection Lists and Alternate Lists posted to Tournament Website Thurs, Mar 25 by 5:00pm - Draws and First Match Times posted
Sat, Mar 29 - Practice Courts Open at 7:15am, Play begins at 8:00am
Sun, Mar 30 - Practice Courts Open at 7:15am, Play continues at 8:00am
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Attention Alternates
If you are not selected to play this tournament and would like to play a tournament this weekend, register for the Snow Hill Spring Open(703933014). First you must withdraw from the alternate list by contacting the TD. Once this task has been completed, register for the new tournament.
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FORMAT, SCORING, BALLS
Match Formats - 18s, 16s, 14s, 12s Divisions Singles play will
not begin before Saturday at 8:00am. The format is Feed-In Consolation
thru Quarterfinals (FICQ). Consolation Finals will not be played out.
All matches will play at 10-point match tiebreaker instead of a full 3rd set unless noted otherwise. Pro Penn Marathon Regular-Duty Tennis Balls will be used.
Match Formats - 10s Divisions The
10-and-under divisions in this tournament will play matches using the
ORANGE compression ball. These divisions will play 2-out-of-3 sets.
Each set play AD SCORING and go to 4 games with a 7-point tiebreaker played at 4-all. 10s matches will also play a 7-point tiebreaker instead of a 3rd set. Players in the 10s must use racquets no longer than 25-inches.
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PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their
next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check the website often
for updated match times. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30
MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE
ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. This tournament has a lot of matches to be played, and there will be no exceptions for lateness (i.e. traffic, etc.)
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PARENT ALERT AND MEDICAL RELEASE FORMS
The Parent and Medical Release is required by
USTA/NC prior to playing matches. Parent/Guardian must sign. Bring
your signed form with you to registration. This form must be filled out
for each player for every tournament. A link to the form can be found
by clicking "more info" below.
more info
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USTA SPORTSMANSHIP VIDEO
USTA/North Carolina requires a one-time viewing
of this video by ALL parents. If you have not viewed this video, you
must use your computer to do so. A link can be found below by clicking
"more info." Instructions on turning in the form can be found on the
video.
more info
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline - Go to the Tournament Website
and click "Edit Registration" on the right side of your screen, then
"Withdraw." From there, you can withdraw. If you do not know your
Confirmation Number, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below
"Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you; you must do this yourself. You
will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before
registration closes.
Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline -
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament.
All withdrawals after "Entries Close" must be sent BOTH in writing via
email (to the Tournament Director's address above) AND by phone to the
tournament site.
Withdrawing During the Tournament - You must get approval from the Head Referee at the
Simkins Indoor Tennis Center. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have
properly withdrawn. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it
will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE
PHONE!
Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee.
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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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