Sunday 6/28
as of 7am: skies are clear and sun is shining. Today's matches are proceeding as scheduled. as of 6am: not raining and not expected to rest of day. It is wet out but should dry by 8am. Matches are proceeding as scheduled today
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Saturday 6/27
as of 4:30 pm: Sunday match start times are now set. Weather permitting, ALL singles matches will be two regular sets with a 10 point match tiebreak.
Main Draw Singles round of 16 - 8am Main Draw Singles Qtrs - 10:30am Back Draw Consolation matches - 10:30am Doubles Semi-Finals - 12:30pm Main Draw Singles Semis - 3pm
as of 9:30 am: raining at this time with worsening conditions throughout the day. All matches have been called for today.
All Main Draw Round of 16 singles matches are now scheduled for 8am Sunday morning. Some Back Draw Consolation matches will also go on at 8am. Doubles semi-finals and finals will also be squeezed in throughout the day.
All Draws and match start times will be updated and current by 6pm this evening so please confirm you match start times at that time or later this evening.
As there are many tennis matches to be played tomorrow, DO NOT BE LATE as I will be strictly enforcing lateness penalties without exception. You are expected to be at the courts checking in at least 15 minutes prior to your scheduled match time.
as of 8:00 am: dry conditions at this time. Matches proceeding as scheduled this morning. as of 7:30 am: dry conditions at this time. Matches proceeding as scheduled this morning. as of 6:45 am: dry conditions at this time. Matches proceeding as scheduled this morning. as of 6:15 am: dry conditions at this time. Matches proceeding as scheduled this morning.
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Friday 6/26
as of 8:30pm: Weather forecast - 50% chance of rain Saturday morning increasing to 65% mid afternoon.
Saturday order of play (weather permitting):
Main Draw Boys Singles round of 16 - 9am Main Draw Boys' Singles round of 8 will follow - roughly at 11:30-12
Boys' Doubles semifinals will follow - roughly 2-2:30 (it is very unlikely this will happen based on weather being predicted - I will update web site and make a determination by noon based on morning matches and updated weather forecast. Please stay available on the off chance we can play these doubles matches in the afternoon.
All Boys Singles Back Draw Consolation matches will be Sunday and the schedule will be updated Saturday evening based on completion of Saturday matches.
as of 1:15pm: weather looks good this afternoon. Dry and partly cloudy conditions. All Friday matches are on schedule.
Due to the forecasted rain for Saturday, I am postponing Saturday 9am doubles matches (for later in the day or Sunday) and instead scheduling all Saturday 10:30am singles matches to start at 9am (weather permitting). I will provide weather updates Saturday morning at 7am and 8am.
as of 8:30am: Friday matches are continuing as scheduled. No changes. There will be changes to Saturday morning matches so please keep an eye on this web site later today/this evening. I will provide another update early this afternoon around 1pm.
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DRAWS NOW AVAILABLE: Click on the “Draws” tab above to see dates and start times of matches.
**** Play begins this weekend as follows: Round of 8 Doubles - Fri. 2:00pm Round of 32 Singles - Fri. 4:00pm
Please continue to monitor this tournament web site throughout the week and during the tournament for latest information and updates. Please do not hesitate to call me on my cell phone (610/405-8084) if you have any questions or concerns about weekend matches.
Keep in mind that start times can change due to weather. It is your responsibility to be available throughout the weekend for the tournament.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: Looking at the weekend weather, thunderstorms are being called for Friday afternoon thru Sunday so continue to check this web site for all inclement weather and start time changes.
We do not have an indoor facility and will NOT be going inside so I will do my best to get as many matches played as possible and try to complete the full tournament.
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Notes
*** IMPORTANT -- PLEASE READ ***
SETTING AND AVAILABILITY: This tournament is held on the
Westtown School campus on 14 OUTDOOR hard courts. Because this is
an outdoor tournament, rain or other bad weather will affect match
times.
Please continue to monitor this tournament web site throughout the
week and during the tournament for latest information and updates.
Please do not hesitate to call me on my cell phone (610/405-8084)
if you have any questions or concerns about weekend matches.
Matches will begin Friday afternoon not before 1pm.
Saturday matches will start no earlier than 9 am and run through
the afternoon. Sunday matches (if necessary) will start no earlier
than 9 am and conclude by early afternoon.
It is your responsibility to be available for all of the above
mentioned times in order to register for the tournament. Keep in
mind that start times can change due to weather. If you would like
to play in the tournament but have a potential conflict please
contact me to discuss if an accommodation can be made.
INCLEMENT WEATHER: I will update all inclement weather info
on this web site.
LOCATION & DIRECTIONS: Tournament will be held at
WESTTOWN SCHOOL, 975 Westtown Rd., West Chester, PA 19382.
Enter the campus using the school's West Entrance off of Westtown
Road. Upon entering the West Entrance make the first right turn to
drive and park at the back of the West Entrance campus parking lot.
Walk across the pedestrian bridge which takes you to the tennis
courts. lf you get lost call me, Tom Haviland, on my cell
(610-405-8084).
FORMAT: A 10 point super match tiebreak will be used in lieu
of a third set in the Main draw up to the quarter finals and in all
consolation matches.
CONFIRMATION: Please confirm by email at
tom.haviland@gmail.com your 1st match start date and time.
CHECK IN: All players should check in at least 15 minutes
prior to the match start time (a half an hour before the match
start time is even better).
SPORTSMANSHIP: Players will be expected to conduct
themselves within the rules of play. I will enforce sportsmanship
and proper tennis code.
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 18, 2015 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 350017015 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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