DRAWS ARE POSTED WITH SUNDAY MATCH TIMES
Draws are now posted with all times throughout the tournament. PLEASE NOTE THE FOLLOWING !!
We are using 5 sites of which some of them may be new to you ! Please note your site (abbreviations listed below). We cannot help you if you show up at the wrong site. ALSO THE SITES WILL NOT CHANGE FOR SUNDAY ! So you can't tell us that you looked at the website and it had been changed. It is the PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY to report to the correct site at the correct time.
There is no advanced check in. You may check in prior to your first match at the site you are playing.
We are able to complete MOST of the tournament one day early provided we play late matches. We will have some consolation matches on Wednesday but all Main Draw matches will be completed one day early !
Thanks and have a Merry Christmas !
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EMAIL or TEXT ONLY !!
If you have any tournament questions, please email cmather@springhurst.com or text (502) 439-8312. We would love to talk to everyone in person, but email or text is more efficient to get a prompt reply. Please also note that we don't work on the tournament 24/7 so please limit your texts to "reasonable" hours of the day. There is also no need to email or text every hour if I have not responded. All is good and everyone's question, concern, doubles partner information WILL be answered. If you feel the need to do that, please email instead of text. Thank you very much !!
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TOURNAMENT SITES
MAIN SITE: The Tennis Club at Springhurst (SPR on draw) 4109 Simcoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-2950 ALTERNATE SITES: Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (LIRC on draw) 8609 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242 (502) 426-2454 University of Louisville Bass Rudd Tennis Center (UL on draw) 305 East Warnock Street, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 852-0223 Southern Indiana Tennis Center (SITC on draw) 6113 Appleleaf Ln, Sellersburg, IN 47172 Bellarmine University SURF Center (BELL on draw) 2001 Newburg Rd, Louisville KY, 40205
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available all day at The Tennis Club at Springhurst on December 26th for a cost of $30.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling (502) 412-2950. Please specify that you are with the tournament. During tournament play, The Tennis Club at Springhurst will be open at 6:30am each day of the tournament. We will have 10 courts reserved for tournament warmup and practice starting at 6:30am. We will have times available from 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30am, and 7:30-8:00am. Due to the limited practice courts, the warmups will be 4 players per court for $5.00 each. You must reserve your spots and PAY IN ADVANCE for the morning warmup times. We will only allow coaches and/or parents to take a spot on the court if space allows. Practice courts are also available at the Tennis Club at Springhurst. We have 4 indoor courts (multi sport courts) available from 7.00 am- 9.00 pm, Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for the tournament. These are an ITF approved Sport Court flooring ideal for warm up and practice. WE DO NOT PLAY MATCHES ON THESE COURTS. Strictly for warmup and practice purpose. The cost per hour is $25. Call (502)412-2950 to book your court time. All reservations must be prepaid with no refunds. All alternate sites will be open by 7:30am each day of the matches. There will be NO ADVANCE booking of warmup courts at alternate sites through Springhurst. You must call those clubs directly. Other clubs may have court time available during the tournament for booking. You can call them directly. Rates and hours of operation vary by club. We have no control over other peoples business Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (502) 426-2454 ; Louisville Tennis Club (502) 426-4923 ; Blairwood Tennis & Fitness Club (502) 426-8820
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HIGH TECH VIDEO SERVICES
As our
10th year comes to a close, we are making our FIRST & ONLY TRIP
for 2015 to Kentucky to help junior tennis players achieve their recruiting
& training goals! We’re very excited to bring our popular video services to
the upcoming tournament because we’ve learned TWO important things: 1) If you want
to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO & 2) If you want
to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO! Fortunately, we
can help with BOTH so please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples & text us @ 678.640.2723 to reserve your match time.
We have MANY digital camcorders & our services are very popular… FIRST
COME/FIRST SERVED!!
Finally,
please be aware that any & all matches may be recorded for recruiting or
training purposes ONLY… Thank you for supporting HIGH-TECH TENNIS as we work to
support junior tennis players!
more info
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
Our Official Hotels are the COURTYARD MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST & THE RESIDENCE INN. Both hotels are adjacent to restaurants, shopping and movie theater. They are within 5 minutes of the main site.
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Courtyard Marriott
COURTYARD MARRIOTT NORTHEAST. 10200 Champion Farms Dr, Louisville, KY 40241(502) 429-9293
more info
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Residence Inn
Residence Inn. 3500 Springhurst Commons Drive Louisville KY 40241
more info
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SEEDINGS - NEW PROCEDURE
In an effort to provide greater transparency and understanding of
how USTA Southern seeds will be determined for USTA Southern L 1, 1A and 2
events, FAC (Friend at Court) method II.A.4.b., which provides for a
computerized system of rankings or standings. The Junior Competition Committee
approved the below chart that the Tournament Seeding Committees, with
assistance from the USTA Southern staff, shall utilize to determine
seeds.
more info
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please fax it to 770-368-9091.
more info
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FORMAT and SCORING
Draws will be 64 with a Full Feed In through the Rd. 16. Main Draw will be best two out of three tiebreak sets in Boys and Girls 14 & under. Boys and Girls 12 & under will be playing a 10 point match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set. Feed in will be best of three sets playing a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles is single elimination with an 8 game pro set with a set tiebreaker to be played at 8 all.
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SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Southern Level 2 Tournament. Selections are based on current Southern standings. Draws are limited to the top 64 applicants. The Selection Process does include the selection of 1/4 from the younger age group in a Southern Championship.
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SELECTIONS & LATE ENTRIES
Selections have been made.
For a LATE ENTRY to be eligible for an unfilled draw, their rank cannot be higher than a potential seed who registered before the deadline. If you would still like to enter, you must email cmather@springhurst.com with your Name, Division, USTA #, and contact phone number by Friday December 18th.
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STAY & PLAY OUR LEVEL 3 !!
Ring in the New Year in Louisville and stay and play our Southern Level 3 right after the Icy Hot Winter Level 2 Championships. The Springhurst New Years Classic is Dec. 30th - Jan. 1st !! Why make another trip this year when you can just stay and keep playing !!
more info
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DOUBLES
You must register with a partner before Sunday December 20th at 6:00pm. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH A PARTNER BY THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF THE DOUBLES DRAW !! Doubles will start at 8:00am Sunday morning Dec. 27th. If you are in need of a partner, please use our Facebook page to find a partner. You must play doubles in the same division as you are playing singles !
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LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER ?
Are you looking for a doubles partner for this tournament ?? To make it easier to find a partner, we have created a FACEBOOK group to post a message that you are looking for a partner. Here is how to find a partner for the tournament: 1. Log into your FACEBOOK account (you can create an account if you do not have one) or click the link below 3. Search for the group WINTER SOUTHERN CLOSED 4. Click to join this group 4. You may post your information looking for a partner on the group page wall. 5. Other players will post messages and once you get a partner, then email that information to cmather@springhurst.com
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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, December 13, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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