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New Schedule
The courts are wet now and more rain is coming we are going indoors. We will have new schedules up around 7 00 all the facilities should be open by 7 30 for warm ups and matches will start at 8
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Scoring Format short sets no ad scoring tie breaker at 4 all
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Game plan in the event of rain
In the event of rain tomorrow we will cancel doubles and move to short sets with no add scoring. our plan is to play 2 pounds of back draw and 2 rounds of main draw we should have the new schedule up by 7 am if the courts are wet
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DOUBLES IS CANCELED
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Additional sites in case of rain
Cherokee Country Club 5138 Lyons View Pike, Knoxville, TN 37919
University Of Tennessee 1015 20th St, Knoxville, TN 37996
Cedar Bluff Racquet Club 701 Racquet Club Way, Knoxville, TN 37923
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PLan on playing in the morning we will go indoors in the event of rain
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Please send E-mails to communicate. E-mails will be answered twice daily DO NOT TEXT!
We also need the e-mails to document any and all questions and answers. DO NOT TEXT. Someone sent a text at 6 AM.
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DOUBLES
This year will be offering doubles instead of an extra singles draw. Doubles WILL begin on Friday at 5:00PM (EST)!!!
Player's are required to have a doubles partner in order to sign-up online. You will not be able to enter doubles otherwise.
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DOUBLES WILL START FRIDAY NIGHT!
DOUBLES WILL START FRIDAY NIGHT FOR ALL AGE GROUPS,*******
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CRITERIA FOR 11 AND UNDER STA LEVEL 3 EVENTS
1. January 1 to September 1 is a "grace period" where players have the opportunity to play green ball or yellow to try to reach a 12 & Under standing of 300 in the Southern Rankings
2. After September 1, all 11&Under players will be required to play green ball to reach the benchmark of 300
3. Once a player reaches the 300, they are out of the green ball play (they will still be eligible for their state 12 and under green if they do not feel comfortable with yellow ball)
5. Points for the 11 & Under Green division will be awarded STA L4 Points for the Feed in through Quarterfinals table. 6. One player from the top 20 of the 10 & under standings will be included in the draw of eight, provided they have not already met the 12 & Under Top 300 benchmark
7. Players must be 11 and under and sign-up for this tournament in the "12 & Under Green Ball Division."
8. Players may enter both 11 & Under Green and 12 & Under Yellow. When selections are made, the 12 & Under yellow is selected first, and if the player is selected, he/she is removed from consideration for the 11U Green.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
PER USTA SOUTHERN RULES, YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN DOUBLES THAT YOU DESIGNATED TO PLAY IN SINGLES. PLEASE SIGN UP ACCORDINGLY. FOR PLAYERS SIGNING UP FOR TWO SINGLES DIVISIONS, PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR DOUBLES STATUS AFTER THE COMPETITOR LIST COMES OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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Hotels
Marriott courtyard 1-865-690-7680
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USTA Sportsmanship video
USTA/Tennessee requires a one-time viewing of this sportsmanship video by ALL parents in order for a player to compete in any tournament. 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 this form can be found on the video
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You may sign up for two age divisions
However, you will only be able to play in one. We will put you in the highest age division you get into.
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Facility Rules
FACILITY RULESThe Knoxville Racquet Club uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA.Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players.The list below indicates the Facility Behavior Rules:No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled. No use of anything rhyming with "duck".No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled.No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled.No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises includes, bathrooms, and anywhere within 50 feet of a tennis court.
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PARENT/PLAYER BEHAVIOR/MEDICAL RELEASE
The Medical Release Form is required by USTA/TN prior to playing matches with a parent or guardian signature. Players may report directly to their first match site to check-in and drop off their form at the tournament desk. Blank forms will be available at each site. A link to the form can be found below by clicking "more info." It is best, FOR EVERYONE, to have this filled out, prior to registering at tournament desk.
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Tournament evaluation
Provided is a link to a tournament evaluation form. Please complete it and let us know how your experience was at this event and offer any suggestions.
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Directions to clubs
DIRECTION TO KNOXVILLE RACQUET CLUB:Directions to KRC Traveling East on I-40 take Papermill exit, take a right onto Papermill Drive, Right at next light onto Weisgarber rd, Rt at 2nd light onto Lonas Drive and KRC is up on the left.
FROM Knoxville Racquet club~ TO TYSON TENNIS CENTER GPS address: 2351 Kingston Pk Knoxville TN R on Lonas Rd out of KRC main entrance for .4 mi. L on Weisgarber Rd. Stay in left lane L onto Papermill Dr Continue straight through the light to merge right onto I-40 E. At mile marker 385 follow DOWNTOWN/LOCAL TRAFFIC ONLY sign (left 2 lanes) Take Exit 386B Smoky Mountains/Airport and merge onto Alcoa Highway/US 129S Take Kingston Pike ramp. Turn right onto Kingston Pike Turn right at next light onto Neyland Dr/Concord St Turn right into Tyson Tennis Center
FROM KNOXVILLE RACQUET CLUB~ TO WEST HILLS PARK AND YMCA GPS address: 410 N Winston Rd Knoxville TNR on Lonas Rd out of KRC main entrance for .4 mi. Speed limit: 35 on Lonas Rd! L on Weisgarber Rd and move to righthand lane Right onto ramp to I-40 westbound Take West Hills Exit, move to far right lane of ramp R on Kingston Pike at second light Right onto Winston Rd at next light, park entrance is on right after crossing overpass.
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Scoring
All matches will be a match 10 point tie breaker, for the third.
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Tournament Check-in
Tournament Check in will be at the Knoxville Racquet Club Friday the 17th from 5PM to 8PM. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~
It is your responsibility to check in, to know what site that you are playing, and to turn in your release. You need to arrive an hour before your match time if you didn't check in on Friday night. We will be busy putting matches on court so it will take longer to check you in for the tourney.
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Match check-in
Regulation IV.A.2 now states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time."This means, if there is one open court at 10:00 and there are three matches to put on the referee will start the clock for lateness for anyone who has not checked in for the 10:00-- Even though there are not enough courts for all three matches.1. The first matches of each will begin promptly at 8:00 please be checked in and on your court at 7:45.2. For all matches after 8:00 , please check in at the tournament desk 15 minutes before your scheduled match time,. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for a 10:00 match. PLEASE go to the bathroom,fill your water bottle,ETC before you check in.3. Once you have checked in, please stay near the tournament desk until we tell you the court assignment. You must be where you can hear us call your name after you check in.4.We will be watching the clock for lateness. please do not ask us if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only to worry about your own timeliness.REMEMBER WE ARE ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME...
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Withdrawing after deadline.
Please withdraw from tournament using TennisLink before the registration closes.Got to tennislink and click" register for this tournament"....it will say you are already registered....look to the left of the page....you will see "withdrawal" click on this and enter your confirmation number. This can only be done up until 11:59 PM at close of registration.****If you withdraw after close of registration you WILL NOT receive a refund !
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We will enforce "NO coaching, negative behavior,or harassment of players at our events."
We will enforce "NO coaching, negative behavior,or harassment of players at our events."We will not tolerate this behavior and Players will be CODED immediately if parents or coaches get out of line.As a tournament director,coach and parent of tennis players, I ask you all to be good SPORTSMAN and praise all players for good behavior.IF WE ACT LIKE CHAMPIONS ,SO WILL OUR CHILDREN......THANKS, Rob Cameron and Scott Patrick
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Facebook for doubles
You can used this Facebook page to find a doubles partner. Please DO NOT post your USTA # on the page do it in a private message. Thank you
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Our tennis clubs
OUR TENNIS CLUBS::::::: YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE GUESTS AT OUR CLUBS. PLEASE TREAT OUR CLUBS AS IF THEY WERE YOURS.* CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF*. PLEASE NO HORSE PLAYING. PARENTS PLEASE KEEP SIBLINGS ON THEIR BEST BEHAVIOR AND OUT OF PRIVATE AREAS. IF PARENTS,PLAYERS, OR SIBLINGS CAUSE DAMAGE TO OUR CLUBS , THE PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. PLAYERS CAUSING DAMAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM OUR TOURNAMENT.
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Tournament format for Southern level #3
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Alternates
The Alternate List is made at the time of Selection according to the Southern Standing List at that time. PLEASE NOTE!!! WE CANNOT CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE ALTERNATE LIST. ONCE THE ALTERNATE LIST HAS BEEN POSTED, THIS IS THE ORDER THAT IS USED FOR THE TOURNAMENT. Alternates are listed in the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE. (This is not updated). The ALTERNATE LIST is updated as soon as someone withdraws. IF NO ONE WITHDRAWS, THERE IS NOTHING TO UPDATE. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if the ALTERNATE LIST has changed. The tournament makes every effort to contact an alternate if he/she is selected to play in the tournament. Make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament is not responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Because ALTERNATES are not selected in the initial process we cannot process your credit card. Your acceptance is not final until entry fee has been received. It is your duty to notify us if you have reached "the point of no return" for traveling. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moment's notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternate list if you know you cannot travel. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event, we assume you can still attend.
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All draws are 32
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Scoring Format: All matches will use a Match
Tie-Break for the third All draws limited to 32
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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