Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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ACCIDENT ON 75N coming South
A tractor trailer exploded on 75N this morning causing major delays. Please plan accordingly to arrive at your match on time
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B16's
Please check your draw! We've had several withdrawals, including seeded players, so the draw had to be remade.
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SCORING FORMAT
USTA Georgia has asked us to pilot / test a new scoring format at this GA Level 3 tournament. ALL matches in the 12s-18s, both main and back draw, will play three sets. But, they will be short 4-game sets, with the score starting at 2-games-all. This format allows the normal ebb and flow of a full 3-set match to be maintained, without the "sudden death" mindset of tiebreakers. At the same time, it does not change the maximum number of games (and time) required to play matches. OLD FORMAT = 2 regular sets (7-6, 6-7 max) then a 10-point tiebreak (1-0) in lieu of a 3rd set. That totals 13+13+1 games = 27 games. PILOT FORMAT = 3 short sets (5-4, 4-5, 5-4) which totals 9+9+9 games = 27 games). Since they start at 2-all, the reported scores will "look" like more games were played (7-6, 6-7, 7-6) but only 9 games per set maximum (not 13) will be actually played. Please be sure to give feedback after the tournament, by using the SURVEY form to communicate with USTA Georgia.
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CONSTRUCTION INFO
With the John Drew Smith TC Clubhouse under construction, we will have limited off-court space. Restrooms are available. Water coolers and ice will also be available, although we suggest that you bring your own. Bottled water and Powerade will be available for sale. Cost is $1.50. Limited racquet stringing will also be available. Cost for own stringing is $16.00. Prices range between $26.00 and $39.00 for facility string. Cash or check only, as we are unable to process credit/debit cards. Our lights are on timers for evening play but will not turn on in the mornings; these lights are controlled by the contractors. Please pardon our progress. Thank you for your understanding and patience.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
PLEASE, PLEASE, YOU MUST DOWNLOAD AND BRING WITH YOU. JOHN DREW SMITH IS GOING UNDER RENOVATION, AND WE HAVE LIMITED SUPPLIES AT THE CENTER. You must turn in your completed form to the t-shirt/medical release form desk BEFORE checking in for your match
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SEEDING
We will use the most current Southern seeding list for selections, and use this same list for seeding
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10& UNDER SCORING
4-Game Pro Set. If the players split sets, they will play a 7-point tiebreaker
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TROPHIES
Trophies will not be give for 3rd and 4th place
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SPONSORS
Please support our valuable food sponsors: CARRABBAS, CHEDDARS, CHICK-FIL-A (TOM HILL SR. BLVD.), CRACKER BARREL, HUNTS BROTHERS PIZZA,SUBWAY AND TERIYAKI HOUSE. Thank you
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ALTERNATE LIST
If you end up on the alternate list and decide to register for another tournament, you must let the tournament director know prior to entering the other tournament, so she can withdraw you from this tournament. Please email her at sarah@macontennisconnect.org .USTA GA rules will not allow you to be registered in two tournaments at the same time. You will incrue suspension points if you fail to follow this rule.
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HOTEL LISTING
List of Hotels: Springhill Suites-478-803-9100; Courtyard Marriott-478-477-8899; Residence Inn by Marriott-478-475-4280; Candlewood Suites-478-254-3530; Holiday Inn North-478-803-8200; Holiday Inn Express-478-743-1482; Comfort Suites-478-314-5130; Homewood Suites N. Macon-478-477-9776; Microtel Inn & Suites-478-254-3300; Extended Stay-478-474-2805; La Quinta-478-475-0206; Wingate Inn-478-476-8100; Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-478-738-9007 When making your reservations, please be sure to inform them you are playing a tennis tournament to receive any discounts that they may be offering
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THIS IS A USTA GEORGIA LEVEL 3 SUPER CHPS (SOUTHERN LEVEL 5) FOR
BG 10-18.(BG10's will play on the 60' court with low compression
balls and racquets no larger than 25') Limit 16 draw. FIC with a
3/4 playoff in the main draw. FIC finals will not be played. Online
registration at usta.com. Player Gift (T-shirt) to all
participants. Additional sites may be used. Match times and
tournament information can be accessed online by 2/13. Awards to
winner, finalist, consolation winner and consolation finalist of
each event that has six or more players. There will be no trophies
for 3rd and 4th place of the main draw. Scoring format: Main draw
for BG12-18 - 2 out of 3 sets with regular scoring; FIC and BG10 -
short scoring with 3rd set match tie-break. Scoring may be changed
due to inclement weather. A round robin will be conducted if only
3-5 players in event. SUPER CHAMPIONSHIP - Open to all players
regardless of ranking. REFUND POLICY: Entry fees will be refunded
ONLY if requests for refunds are received in writing (email or fax
to 478-477-1437 PRIOR to deadline. No refunds will be issued for
any reason after deadline date. If there are weather issues and no
matches are played, then you will get a 3/4 credit to another
Middle GA Tennis tournament. If there are weather issues and you
only play one match, then you will get a 1/2 credit to another
Middle GA Tennis tournament. Selections will be posted by 02/09 and
made primarily by using Southern standings. For a 16-draw, 14
players will be selected from the current age group, with 2 players
selected from the lower age group. Players with a Sectional
standing from the lower age group in the top 20 will be considered.
SUPER CHAMPIONSHIP - open to all players regardless of ranking.
PLEASE COPY & PASTE ALL LINKS BELOW: Download your Medical Release Form and bring it with you to the Registration desk. http://assets.usta.com/assets/723/15/Medical_Release_Form-USTA_Georgia_(1).pdf
Submit your Tournament Evaluation Form:https://s.zoomerang.com/Survey/WEB228WMWVFDPA?p=WEB228WMWVFDPA
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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 all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, September 10, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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