David LeMair Tennis Winter Outdoor Junior Open L5 (220pts)

The courts are still wet and certain areas need more time to dry completely for match play. One hour delay in effect - Draws have been updated.

Although rain stopped over 12 hours ago, the courts are still very wet with large puddles. All match times will be delayed two hours. Players that were supposed to play later matches (7 PM or after) will play those matches next weekend. Draws have been updated to reflect the two-hour delay and will be updated for late matches within the hour. Questions, contact Teresa at 703-862-8702.

If you didn't receive the email below, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com

There is 100% chance of rain this Saturday, and the forecast has changed from "light rain" to "rain" so we do not anticipate being able to get any matches in (even if it stops mid day, the courts will not dry in time). As this is a two-weekend tournament, we have decided to go ahead and start on Sunday March 15th. So, NO matches this Saturday March 14th.

Draws will now go up this evening (Thursday).

A few more details:

1. There is one Mens Open Doubles team that would like to play this weekend. If anyone would like to play doubles, please let me know asap. Anyone is welcome to participate - meaning, for example, if there are some B16 and/or B18 (even younger if you wish) that would like to play, you are welcome - you'll get points in the Mens Open category (it's great practice for highschool tennis!). You can pay for the doubles on site this weekend. If you know who your partner will be (please make sure they know ;), please let me know who it is - it does not have to be someone already playing singles in this tournament; if you want to be paired up, please let me know; or, if you are interested in participating with a certain player but don't have their contact information, please let me know and I will forward your contact information to them so they can contact you to discuss.

2. Boys 10's will be played on Sunday. 10U District Greens are one-day events, so we will be finished this Sunday (barring any crazy weather change). I am aware that many of you are playing in the Section Green next weekend.

3. Girls 10's will be played next Saturday, March 21. This will also be a one-day event.

4. Consolations for all 12-18 events will be played next weekend.

5. We strongly recommend everyone sign up for our text message tournament updates! There is a chance that the courts will still be wet on Sunday morning and we might have to delay, or there might be rain next weekend. Text DLTENNIS to 84483 to receive Tournaments alerts from David LeMair Tennis.

Text DLTENNIS to 84483 to receive Tournaments alerts from David LeMair Tennis.

To be accepted into a District Green tournament,a 10 & Under Boy must have a Standing of at least 120 or stronger on the most current USTA Mid-Atlantic Standing List; a Girl must have a standing of 100 or stronger.

Tournament matches will be played as long as outdoor temperatures are at least 40 degrees (considering windchill) each day, long enough to get the tournament played (for at least a few hours each day). It does not have to be 40 degrees in order to start matches, but overall 40 degrees that day. If matches cannot be played/completed on the first weekend (because of weather or number of players entered), the following weekend will be used. Please be sure that players are available BOTH weekends. Refunds/credits will not be issued if play cannot occur on the first weekend and player is not available on the second weekend. If weather is bad both weekends, players will be issued a credit for a future outdoor David LeMair Tennis Tournament in 2018 (more than 20 to choose from).

Please Be On Time!

Players should check in and be ready to play (warmed up, stretched, and been to the restroom) at least 15 minutes before the match start time.
If a court is open, we will get the match started asap in order to avoid any delays later in the day!

Important Information:

Tournament Notes are VERY important, please be sure to read them thoroughly! New Notes may be posted throughout the week and weekend, please check tournament website for new notes, as well as confirm start times of next match on the draw, well before your coming match!

Directions To Tournament Site:

Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right. From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park. From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.

Match Formats:

BG 12-18's Round of 32, 16 and Quarterfinal matches will be best two out of three sets with no add scoring. A supertiebreaker will be played in leiu of a third set (first to 10 points win by 2 points). Semi-Finals and Finals will utilize regular scoring.
Consolation matches will be best two out of three short sets with a supertiebreaker played in leiu of third set. A short set is a set to 4, with a tiebreaker at 4-4 (first to 7 points win by 2 points). Consolation match scoring will be no-adds.
B10's matches will be best two out of three short sets. Short set is the first to 4 games, at 3-3, one more game is played - whoever wins that game wins that set. If players split sets. a tiebreaker (first to 7 points win by 2 points) is played. No add scoring will be used.
Co-Ed10's will be one set to 6 games. If players get to 5-5, a tiebreaker first to 7 points win by 2 points will be played. No add scoring will be used.

Rain Policy:

If it rains and matches have not yet begun for the day, matches may need to be delayed by one or more hours, or even cancelled for the day. If this happens, an update will be posted on the tournament homepage at least one hour before the time for the first matches of the day. If it rains and matches are already being played, players will be called off the courts. Tournament director will take scores and tell players when to return to finish matches. An update will then be posted on the tournament homepage. Please continue to check the tournament homepage. If you cannot get online or aren't sure, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com or via call or text at 703-862-8702.

If there is rain on a tournament weekend, match formats may be shortened, consolations may be cancelled, worst case tournament may be considered complete.

Tournament Site:

Courts are outdoors! Please dress accordingly, as it may be chilly in the morning and/or evening!