THANK YOU EVERYONE!
On behalf of the DOCTA Tournament Committee, we want to thank all of you for participating in this year's DOCTA Disaster Relief and Benefit. What a great event! Your participation made it a success. We appreciate your support and patience throughout the tournament; and hope you had a great time. Please feel free to share any additional comments or suggestions to amercermclean@gmail.com. Again, thank you for being with us. We will see you next year! Happy Holidays!
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PARKING
Parking can be a challenge at Duke University; however, we have been informed that there is no charge on the weekend for parking and that the gates will be up and you will be able to park in side parking areas near Duke Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. If you have further questions, please contact Duke.
Duke Transportation Address: Office Hours:
Monday, Wednesday & Friday 7:30 a.m.-
3 p.m./Tuesday & Thursday: 10 a.m.- 3 p.m.
919-684-PARK (7275) 2010 Campus Drive, Durham, NC
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Important Ranking Information 2015 / 2016 year
This is a 2015 tournament and you must use your 2015 rating. Exception: You may use your new 2016 rating if you have been bumped UP for the new year.*If you have been bumped UP for 2016 but wish to play at your previous rating, you'll find that the registration website requires that you use the new rating. This is because the new ratings are already in effect. Proceed with your registration at the new rating and notify the Tournament Director of the change. *If you have been bumped DOWN for 2016, you must play at your previous 2015 rating. The same registration rules apply whereby you'll register at the new rating and notify the Tournament Director of the change. Failure to play at your higher 2015 rating will disqualify you from the tournament even if the discovery is made following your selection.
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To Self-Rate
1. Go to www.nctennis.com 2. Click on TennisLink under Quick hits on the right side of the page. 3. Log into your USTA account or create and account (right side of the page in RED) if you do not currently have one. Player will need his USTA number 4. Click on "Self Rate" under the " Find NTRP Rating Information search box. 5. Follow the instruction and answer the questions provided. * If your minimum rating allowed is higher than you anticipated, make sure to click on the link to file self rate appeal. This may take 7-10 business days.
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE
The tournament will start Saturday December 19, 2015 at 8:00 am based on player participation & Sunday December 20, 2015 at 8:00 am. All players please consider any CONFLICTS before entering this event player(s) must be ready to play as schedule. Please govern yourself accordingly for prior engagements before entering this event. NO EXCPETIONS! Thank for your assistance in advance.
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FORMAT PLAY (Singles and Doubles)
Note: **No Ad scoring will be used; at 40 all. The receiver has choice of service court for the return and the player that wins the next point wins the game. Players will play 7 point tie breaker for the 1st & 2nd set only and 10 point Match tie break in lieu of the third set will be used (first to 10 pts. by 2). Singles, Doubles. Consolation: Players will play a Pro Set only and the first player to 8 games by 2 games. If players reach 8 all in games, a 7 point tie breaker will determine the 8 game pro set. Players must report to the registration desk 30 minutes before schedule match. All Participants must play as scheduled. If you have any potential conflicts, please consider them before entering tournament (No Exceptions).
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TENNIS SHOES ONLY (NO CROSS TRAINERS/NO EXCEPTIONS
This is a reminder that ONLY tennis shoes will be allowed on the tennis courts at Duke Sheffield Indoor Tennis Center. Specific instructions have been given that black sole shoes that leave marks may not be worn on the court. We cannot allow running shoes or cross trainers. Participants will not be allowed to play without proper shoes. No refunds will be awarded, if you are not allowed to play. Note: Only water will be allowed on the court. No colored drinks permitted on the courts. Please pick up your trash when leaving the courts. Thank you for your assistance.
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Tournament Draw Limits
Singles 32 draw & Doubles draws 16 maximum
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Tournament Site Telephone Number
Tournament Referee - Anna Mercer-McLean 919-619-9187
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CONSOLATIONS PLAY
The Consolation Round will be played outside. Please wear appropriate attire for outside play. Thank you.
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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 Monday, December 14, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern 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: 703907315 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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