Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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DOUBLES
Doubles times will be posted by 10:00am Tuesday.
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IMPORTANT DOUBLES INFORMATION CONCERNING SUNDAY PLAY
Due tp the large number of singles matches that must be completed on Sunday's schedule, THERE WILL BE NO DOUBLES MATCHES PLAYED TODAY. Check website for new doubles times at noon tomorrow Doubles play will begin after singles are completed.
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WEATHER UPDATE AT 4:15 FOR RESERVOIR Y
Maches that were on court and 12:30 and 2:00 matches that were not on the court are to report to RY at 5:30
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WEATHER UPDATE FOR RTC ONLY at 4:15
Report back to RTC as quickly as possisble for matches on court and all other 2:00 matches. 3 and 3:30 scheduled matches report at 5:15 - RTC ONLY
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WEATHER UPDATE AS OF SUNDAY 3:30pm
All sites still in a rain delay. Please check web site at 4:30 for further updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE 2;00 SUNDAY
If on court or scheduled 2:00 match at RTC be ready to play by 4:00.. 3 and 3:30 scheduled matches at RTC be ready to report by 4:30 Reservoir Y update : If on court, or scheduled 12:30 matches be ready to play at 4:00 ... 2:00 matches need to be ready to report by 4:30. The Club at Township weather update: Girls 12 Doubles 3:00 matches have been postponed due to rain..Please check website at 4;00 for more info Will continue updating website Please check regularly for changes.and Doubles status Thanks for your patience.
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NEW TIMES
As of 7:00pm Saturday, new times and sites have been posted.. Please note we have added The Club at Township (CAT) as a new site.
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DOUBLES
Doubles draws will not be posted until noon Sunday due to the weather.
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SINGLES REGISTRATION - HARD DEADLINE
ALL SINGLES ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY MAY 23, 2015 AT 11:59 PM CST.!!!!!!!!! WARNING ; DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SIGN UP.
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12 AND UNDER GREEN DOT BALLS [11 AND UNDER]
Play in this division will not begin until Monday, June 1. If you sign up for the 11 and under division (Green Dot Ball) as a second singles division there will be an additional fee of $30. Please note that this year there will not be a Southern Closed 11 and under (Green Dot Ball division) You may enter 12 and under division and also 12 and under green dot (11 and under) in Singles . When signing up for DOUBLES, you may enter only 1 event .. You must choose between the two.
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DOUBLES REGISTRATION PROCESS
Go to home page..www.mstennis.com click on edit registration click on indicate doubles partner enter your qwn player number and click continue indicate partners USTA number
check to verify they are partnered
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
Doubles registration will remain open until Saturday, May 30 at 11.30 am at Ridgeland Tennis Center.This must be done onsite at RTC. No entries will be accepted after that time. If signing up online, you must indicate partner. Both players must be in agreement before registering.
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DOUBLES - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must play Doubles in the same division as you are signed up in Singles
BOTH PLAYERS OF THE DOUBLES TEAM MUST SIGN UP.. If someone needs a contact # when trying to find a partner, please call Susan at 601-209-3096. We will be glad to provide you with this information. We will not be responsible for pairing doubles partners.
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SILENT AUCTION TO BENEFIT "Southern Closed Coaches"
The Mississippi Junior Tennis Council is hosting a Silent Auction at RTC on Saturday and Sunday of this tournament to raise money for Mississippi's fund for Southern Closed Coaches. Funds raised at the Silent Auction will help offset the Mississippi coaching cost, and help provide MS players with a gift for participating. Please stop by RTC on Saturday or Sunday to bid on our great auction donations! The Silent Auction will end at 5:00 on Sunday.
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QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SOUTHERN CLOSED
Kent Shultz will be at RTC Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to answer questions concerning Southern Closed and rules and regulations.
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Sportsmanship Video-PLEASE WATCH
Parents are suggested to watch this short educational and sportsmanship video.
more info
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HOST HOTEL
Cabot Lodge North 120 Dyess Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone # 601-957-0757
Rate: $94
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PLAYING SITES
RTC - Ridgeland Tennis Center CCJ - Country Club of Jackson, 345 St Andrews Drive, Jackson, MS 39211 RY - Reservoir Y, 6023 Lakeshore Park, Brandon, MS 39047 PB - Parham Bridges Tennis Center, 5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 CAT - The Club at Township, 151 Southlake Avenue, Ridgeland, MS 39157
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
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.
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REGISTRATION
Prior to your first match you must register for the tournament at Ridgeland Tennis Centerat least 30 minutes before your first match. If you are playing at a site other than Ridgeland, you must allow enough time to be at your site 30 mintues before the match time. For matches after you have checked in for the tournament at Ridgeland, you may report directly to your site 30 minutes before the match time.
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PLAYER LUNCH
Lunch will be served to the players on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. at Ridgeland Tennis Center only.
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TOURNAMENT LEVEL
This is a LEVEL1 Mississippi tournament and a LEVEL 3 Southern tournament.
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SEEDING
Seedings will be based on the most recent Southern Standings immediately following the entry deadline.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do it online. Click on registration, then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER- Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof that you withdrew. All withdrawals after entries close must be sent by email to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net
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SCORING
All main draw matches, divisions 12-18, will be the best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring. All consolation matches, divisions 12-18, play a 10 point tie break in lieu of a third set. !0 and Under Scoring: Best of 2 short sets to 4-4 (reguilar scoring) with a Set Tie break (7point tie break) for the third. Set tie break is at 4-4 in first two short sets (at 4 all not at 3 all)
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Parent/Player Behavior/Medical Release
Mandatory signatures required by parent and player.
more info
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, May 23, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703834915 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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