SINGLES NOTES
1. Singles match times should be posted by Friday late morning or early afternoon. 2. Further down details where you will be playing and some other new info. 3..THERE
HAS BEEN AN EXTRAORDINARY NUMBER OF WITHDRAWALS BECAUSE OF THE WEATHER
IN SOME NORTHERN PARTS OF THE SOUTHERN SECTION. THIS IS AFFECTING THE
DRAWS, OF COURSE.
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TOURNAMENT SITES////WHERE DO I PLAY SINGLES??-
REMEMBER: THIS INFO ONLY IS FOR THE SINGLES. For directions, see further down this page. FIRST,
do NOT use GPS or the USTA app. Both give confusing directions.
Directions to the sites are listed further down this page. G16S::::Epic Tennis Center (EE on draws) Saturday and Sunday,,, Monday at Hudlow..Read more about Epic below. **Important Info** is there B16S::::Sandy Springs Tennis Center (SS on draws) Saturday and Sunday,,, Monday at Hudlow B18S:::Hudlow Tennis Center (HH on draws) Saturday thru Monday.....AND,,,,Sandy Springs, some B18S on Saturday G18S:::Hudlow Tennis Center--(HH on draws) Saturday thru Monday.
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WEATHER-DELAY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE---Step by Step--- Posted 2-26
Step 0. Be patient. Please do not call or
ask "what the plan is" as it will take some minutes to figure out a
plan.... Step 1. Refer to web site for information.... Step 2.
Players on site receive information... Step 3. Refer to web
site... Step 4. Refer to web site... Step 5. Refer to web
site... Step 6. Refer to web site ... Step 665. Refer to
web site... Step 666. Phone may be answered.
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REGISTRATION----NONE--Posted 2-26
There is no official registration. Just go to your site, and try to
arrive at least 30 minutes before your first match of the tournament..
Bring PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM,,,hopefully, fully completed before you arrive. . See below
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO-- Posted 10-27
Road construction is not a valid reason for being late for the match. For road construction issues, open this link
more info
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DIRECTIONS TO SANDY SPRINGS TENNIS
SANDY SPRINGS TENNIS CENTER (SS on draws ()500 Abernathy Road,,Sandy
Springs, 30328). It is about 3/4 mile west of GA 400. For a map, click
more info
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DIRECTIONS TO HUDLOW---Posted 12-20
HUDLOW TENNIS CENTER(HH on the draws):::: Hudlow Tennis Center is located off the Jimmy Carter Blvd.
exit oFf I-85 and is about 1.4 miles west of the interstate in Best Friend Park
(on the left), not on Best Friend Road!!. Internet/GPS directions to Hudlow
Tennis Center are a bit misleading, as well as the USTA app .(Other sites also will be used.) For a map to Hudlow,
more info
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DIRECTIONS TO EPIC TENNIS CENTER
EPIC TENNIS CENTER (EE on draws) (2650 Olde Towne Pkwy,
Duluth,,30097).. Outside food is not permitted on the grounds, parking
lot is fine. There is an on-site restaurant. Bring chairs - seating
is limited..: For a map, click
more info
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PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM---Posted 12-20
The PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM must be read and understood by the parent and the player. This form MUST be presented fully completed at the first match. Do not complete it on-site. Do it before arriving. Do not just sign it---READ IT!!! .
more info
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HOTEL INFO---Posted 2-15
The host hotel is Atlanta Marriott Norcross
at 1.800.228.9290 or 770.263.8558, 475 Technology Parkway, Norcross,
GA. It is about 10 minutes from Hudlow Tennis Center. The rate is $74
with full breakfast buffet. PLEASE NOTE: We will be using multiple sites early in this tournament (Please do not
ask which sites or what ages are playing at these sites- it is a work
in progress) and these sites may not be as convenient to the hotel as
Hudlow Tennis Center. For on-line reservations, click
more info
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SEEDING INFO===Posted 2 23
The STA approved Seeding is posted. The Seeding Calculator was used in conjunction with the 2-16 Southern and 2-18 National Standing Lists.. Click
more info
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ALTERNATE INFO---Please Read---Posted 2-17
Contact e-mails and phone numbers would be helpful. You can e-mail the information. In the subject line, indicate age group and gender.;;;for example, ALTERNATE G16. Late entrants are placed after all on-time entrants. The list will be updated daily.
REMEMBER::Alternates who remain on this list AND
enter a concurrent tournament will be subject to penalty points.
WITHDRAWALS::Withdraw via e-mail. The subject line must
state::"Alternate Withdrawal" with age group included
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COMPETITOR LIST PUBLISHED USING THE 2-16 STA LIST
REGARDING DOUBLES:::YES, IT IS OPEN. 11.))BOTH PLAYERS MUST REGISTER 22.))WE DO NOT "PARTNER" PLAYERS.
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SINGLES///DOUBLES WEB SITES----THERE ARE TWO--- Posted 12-20
This site only is for singles registration. For doubles registration, click on "more info . Singles registration ends February 15.. Doubles registration opens February 17 . This period gives you time to find a partner.
more info
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DOUBLES INFO---Posted 12=20
Doubles and Singles must be same Age Group. Doubles registration opens February 17 and closes February 20.. Doubles play will begin on Friday evening with two rounds. ( It is an 8-game pro set.). We do NOT partner players. It is your job to find a partner, confirm the partnership, and then register by the doubles deadline.. AND, BOTH PLAYERS MUST REGISTER!!!!1 AGAIN, both players must register...If you only are playing doubles, then the fee is $25.00, which is payable at the first doubles match..
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2015 STA POINTS---NEW THIS YEAR--REVISED POINTS TABLE
Southern Level 2 points now are three times Southern Level 3 points.. See
more info
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COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES for 2015 GRADUATES
For information on the scholarships, please refer to the Southern Tennis Patrons Foundation at this link
more info
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SELECTION CRITERIA---Posted 12-20
Selections are based on the top 56 (Southern Standing List) from the age group of the event and up to 8 from the lower age group who do not get in the first 56 and who are in the top 80 in the lower age group. The Southern Standing List at the time of selection is the relevant one.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES / PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP---Posted 12-20
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern Office for proof of US citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not be accepted. To check that this proof is on file.......
more info
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REFUND POLICY---Posted 12-20
Per STA regulations, there are no refunds within seven days of the tournament start date. And, withdrawals after the entry deadline must be done via e-mail.
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USTA MOBILE APP---Do NOT USE---Posted 12-20
The USTA Mobile App seems a bit out of sorts. Do not use it. INSTEAD, use the Internet.
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SIGNING UP FOR 2 DIVISIONS---Posted 12-20
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these
guidelines:
#1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for, will automatically
be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other
age division.
#2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates
lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they
first get in, from the alternate list. They would be removed from the
Alternate list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division would 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.
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MATCH SCHEDULE--Posted 12-20
FRIDAY:::Two rounds of doubles. Starts at 5:00pm SATURDAY:::Two rounds main draw and one round consolation singles,,,and some more doubles SUNDAY:::Two rounds main draw and three rounds consolation singles,,,and some more doubles. MONDAY:::Finish what needs to be finished....
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2014 NEW DRAW FORMAT---Posted 12-20
New in 2014, the singles draw format in the consolation (It is a feed-in through the round of 16) will finish on Sunday regardless of weather issues.. The four quarterfinal losers on Sunday will play on Monday to determine fifth and sixth places. There will be no 7/8th playoff.
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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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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, February 15, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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