USTA National Championship- Wild Card Playoff

Thank you to all the players who participated in the USTA National Championship Wildcard Playoffs at Arlington Tennis Center this week! We truly appreciate you visiting us and playing in the event. Good luck to everyone in your next tournament!.

Congratulations to Phillip Katta of Port Saint Lucie, Florida and Natasha Gonzalez of Houston, Texas for being selected to receive the Sportsmanship awards for this tournament. Phillip and Natasha displayed great attitudes on court toward their opponents, a positive focus on their own games, and outstanding behavior off court that included interaction with other players and tournament staff. Way to go, Phillip and Natasha!
more info

Congratulations to Olivia Hauger of Tulsa, OK and Anudeep Kodali of Durham NC for winning the B&G 18s Championship in the USTA National Wildcard Playoff tournament.


Reminder to the division winners that the National Championship application must be completed within five days of the conclusion of this Wildcard tournament.
more info

Saturday Final results have been posted.

Friday results have been posted. Good luck Saturday!

Read the Advance Planning below. Pay special attention to DRESS CODE.


- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot) at ATC. If alternate sites are used for this event, it is the responsibility of the player's guests (players are not age eligible for alcoholic beverages) to learn in advance the facility's policy regarding alcoholic beverages, and abide by those policies.

- Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or at the tournament desk. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.

- Dress Code: We require that players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), with no bare stomachs / abdomens or backs. Deep or wide cut tanks that do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shirts that are slit up the front, sides or back and do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. As determined by the Tournament Director, Referee and/or site managers, attire with offensive, suggestive or disrespectful images or language will not be allowed. Players and spectators who do not dress appropriately will be required to adjust their attire, or leave the site. The dress code applies to players and spectators at all sites throughout the tournament.

- Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. No exceptions, regardless of the size of the pet. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the player's responsibility to learn in advance any regulations at specific facilities regarding pets, and to abide by those policies.

- Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts, as well as within 50 feet of any entrance or fence line. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the responsibility of age eligible players (or their guests) to learn in advance the smoking policies at specific facilities regarding smoking, and to abide by those policies.

- Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time, at any site.

- Water: Water coolers are not placed on court at Arlington Tennis Center or on alternate site courts (if other sites are used for this event). A commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio and players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop.

Due to the substantial number of late withdrawals, both the Boys' and Girls' 18s reduced to draws of 16. As a result, and out of consideration for players' and parents' time (and costs), this tournament will play Friday and Saturday. There will be NO match play Sunday, unless rain (which is NOT expected) requires matches to be delayed.

- Friday: rounds of 16 and Quarter Finals
- Saturday: Semi Finals and Finals (chaired)

Thank you for your patience with the delay in posting the draws. The events had to be rescheduled multiple times due to a substantial number of withdrawing players. However, draws for this tournament are posted. Good luck!

Tournament Check-in:
Players may check in for the tournament 30 minutes prior to their first match. At tournament check-in, players will receive important tournament information, copies of the draws and tournament gifts, as well as confirm contact information and turn in player release forms. Checking in for the Tournament to receive player information is NOT checking in for your match.

USTA Release:
All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in. See link.

Withdrawals:
- All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. Withdrawals must come from players or parents, not coaches, with a bona fide reason stated.
- Withdrawals after 7:00 PM on Thursday, July 28, (including after the tournament begins), must speak with the Referee directly, AND follow up in writing with an email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. If the Referee is not available, the withdrawing player must speak with the Tournament Director or Tournament Desk Supervisor. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff. They will NOT accept your withdrawal.
- Walkovers: Players who play a match (or matches), but who cannot continue in the tournament due to illness, injury or emergency must speak with the Referee. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff. Walkovers must be followed up in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov.
- See USTA's Junior Competition Information for more details: http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/WithdrawalsEntryFeeRefunds/

Sites / Practice Courts:
All matches are tentatively planned to be played at Arlington Tennis Center. Practice Courts:
- Courts will be available for practice at no charge at Arlington Tennis Center, 12:00-5:00 PM on Thursday, July 28. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN AT THE FRONT DESK TO BE ASSIGNED A COURT!
- All courts at ATC are available for practice each day, starting at 7:00 AM, until 8:00 AM. For practice courts after 8:00 AM Friday-Saturday, CHECK WITH THE FRONT DESK STAFF.
- A LIMITED number of practice courts will be available at ATC once matches begin each day. Players must check in at the front counter regarding practice courts.
- Once matches begin each day, a limited number of practice courts will remain available to players. Contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at the ATC front counter to reserve practice courts: 817-459-6163. Depending on demand, practice times may be limited to half-hour increments.
- Practice balls are available at the tournament desk.
- In addition to practice courts at Arlington Tennis Center, area park courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Courts will also be reserved for tournament practice at a local park one mile from ATC.
- Players may arrange on court time for warm-ups with one of our staff. Contact our Customer Service Representatives at 817-459-6163 to arrange court time with one of our staff, or email atc@arlingtontx.gov.
- See link: http://arlingtontx.gov/parks/PDF/Tennis/tennis_map.pdf

Format and Officials
- Both the Boys' and Girls' 18s divisions will play best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring.
- Both the Boys' and Girls; 18s Finals will be chaired.
- Both the Boys' and Girls' 18s divisions will be Single Elimination.
- Official to match ratio will be 1:4 or for non-chaired matches.

Match Schedule
- Matches will be scheduled to begin on Friday morning (see draws for times), July 29.
- The rounds of 16 and the Quarters for both Boys' and Girls' 18s will be played Friday.
- The Semi-finals and Finals (chaired) will be played Saturday.
- NO PLAY ON SUNDAY UNLESS IT IS NEEDED DUE TO RAIN DELAYS, which are NOT expected.
- Inclement weather may necessitate adjustments in the schedule.
- The USTA recovery rule will be used in scheduling singles matches involving three full sets.

Player Lunch:
A turkey sandwich lunch will be provided on site at ATC, free of charge for the players on the first day of the tournament, Friday, July 29, 11:00 AM-1:00 PM. more info

All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in.
more info

Update: Due to a high number of withdrawals, including seeded players, draws are having to be redone to schedule the tournament in the best interest of the players. As a result, draws will not be posted until Wednesday evening, possibly Thursday morning. We apologize for the inconvenience and delay the extended deadline and withdrawals have caused.

Due to the extended deadline for the tournament, seeds will not be posted until Tuesday morning, July 26,, and draws will not be posted until Wednesday morning, July 27.

All players who applied for this event were accepted. As a result, there is no Ordered Alternate List.

Above noted, Late Entries (received after 10:00 AM Friday, July 22) will be listed as a Tournament Report on the main webpage for this event. Late Entries appear in the order in which they were received. Late Entries (after July 22) can only replace withdrawing players before they play their first match.

The selection process for this tournament is complete. See 'Players' for persons who have been selected to participate in the tournament.
- If selected, players should have received an email from TennisLink with confirmation. TennisLink should also have notified players with credit card issues. Those players will need to contact ATC as soon as possible to make payment. (Tournament staff do not have access to the credit card information provided at registration.)

- Players who entered late have already paid directly to ATC. You should still receive an email from TennisLink confirming your entry. more info

National Junior Competitive has extended the deadline to enter this event until Friday, July 22, 10:00 AM Central Standard Time. Interested players must email atc@arlingtontx.gov with their request to enter late, and include USTA number. They must also arrange payment by including debit/credit card information in the email, or by calling Arlington Tennis Center at 817-459-6163 after they have made their email request.

National Junior Competitive will process entries, including late entries, the afternoon of Friday, July 22. Draws are still limited to 32 players each in Boys' 18s and Girls' 18s. If the total entries for a division exceeds 32, including late entries, all eligible players not selected will be placed on an ordered alternate list, which will be posted no later than Monday, July 25, 12;00 PM. Players who entered timely, and who are not selected, will not have their credit cards processed by TennisLink. Late entrants who pay for the tournament, and who are not selected, will receive refunds to their debit/credit card if they are not later selected as an alternate for this tournament.

The deadline for this tournament has passed. All requests to enter after the deadline will be considered Late Applicants, and ordered based on date and time of email request. Late Applicants will not be accepted less than one week before the tournament. Note: Late Applicants that are accepted may affect seeding.

Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is the official sponsor hotel for Arlington Tennis Center in 2016. Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is a full-service hotel near the entertainment district in Arlington and is located just eight miles from ATC. Crowne Plaza Arlington features free Wi-Fi, shuttle, full-service restaurant and bar, room service, a business center, concierge service, a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Reserve your room by calling 817-394-5000 and be sure to use code ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER to receive the special $112 rate for king or $120 double suites. For additional hotels, see the information on this website. more info

July 28-31, the Texas Rangers will be hosting the Kansas City Royals. Make hotel reservations EARLY! more info

Welcome to the USTA National Championship Wild Card Playoff Tournament for the USTA Boys' and Girls' 18 National Championship at the Arlington Tennis Center! ATC is a public facility featuring 26 outdoor lighted tennis courts (including six 10 & Under courts) and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163, or via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!
more info

This website contains important information about the USTA National Championships Wildcard Tournament for Boys' and Girls' 18s at Arlington Tennis Center, July 29-31, 2016. Additional detailed information may be found on the USTA's Junior Competition information site. Please email us at atc@arlingtontx.gov if you have questions.
more info

ONE IN 32 WILL RECEIVE A WILD CARD INTO THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS! YES, ONE OUT OF THE 32 PLAYERS IN EACH DRAW WILL SECURE A SPOT IN THE NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS (HARD COURTS) FOR B&G 18s!


The USTA National Championship Wild Card Playoff Tournament is in its second year on the National Junior Tournament Schedule. Intended as a final opportunity for any player who hasn’t been able to gain acceptance into the Boys’ and Girls’ 18 divisions of The USTA National Championships (Hard Courts), this three-day, single elimination tournament will award a wild card to the winner of each division. Please note that this tournament is singles-only, is a single elimination draw format, and matches do not count for national junior ranking. For a summary of the tournament, click the link below. For more detailed information on the tournament, please read all the information below before entering. more info

Players must meet the eligibility requirements for competing in a USTA National Championship. Click the link that follows for more information. In addition to these requirements, no player that has already been accepted into the Boys’ and Girls’ 18 division of the USTA National Championships (Hard Courts) shall be selected.

more info

On-line entry before the deadline is required to be considered for selection. Any issues regarding on-line entry must be directed to the USTA's on-line registration system: linkteam@usta.com. Persons who did not enter on-line prior to the deadline may request to be placed on the Late Applicant list by emailing atc@arlingtontx.gov.

Entries close for the tournament at 11:59am Eastern Time on Friday, July 14th. To avoid potential problems that arise when attempting to register at the last minute, it is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that players enter well in advance of the deadline. A player who does not enter by the deadline is only eligible to be a Late Applicant, and will be placed on the bottom of the Alternate List, and will be prioritized last for selection into the draw. Players who do not enter on-line prior to the deadline may request to be placed as a Late Applicant by emailing atc@arlingtontx.gov.

Confirmation by TennisLink that a registration has been processed does NOT mean acceptance in the tournament. Additionally, a request to be considered a Late Applicant does not guarantee placement in the tournament. See 'Alternates and Late Entrants.
Applicants who are selected for the tournament will receive another confirmation email from TennisLink after the deadline. TennisLink will notify entrants about any issues encountered in processing the credit card information entered at the time of registration. If TennisLink was unable to process the credit card, the entrant must contact Arlington Tennis Center, atc@arlingtontx.gov, or 817-459-6163, immediately (during regular business hours) to arrange payment. Note that ATC does not have access to the credit card information players provide to TennisLink.

NEW this year is implementation of a FREEZE DEADLINE. This date marks the deadline for players to decide if they will stay on the National Championships Alternate List, or remain in the draw for this tournament.

For information regarding entering more than one division and the freeze deadline, please visit USTA's Junior Competition site (Entering Two Divisions). The Freeze deadline for this tournament is Tuesday, July 19, 11:59 am EST (note time and time zone).
more info

Selection will take place after wild cards for The USTA National Championships have been selected. In the event not all wild cards are awarded, selection shall take place after remaining vacancies have been filled. Players shall be selected in the following order:
- Top 48 players applying from the National Standing List of the division.
- Up to 16 wild cards may be awarded into the wild card playoff tournament.
- Remaining players shall be selected and the alternate lists shall be ordered using the most recently published National Standings Lists of the 18 Divisions.
more info

Please see below for other information, including info on ATC, practice courts, tentative schedule, formats, scheduling, match times, refunds, awards, the Tournament and Appeals committees, officials, chaired matches, court amenities, trainer, photographer, player amenities, weather, emergency care, general advance planning, hotels, airports, rental vehicles, dining and entertainment options.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA Membership information. Juniors must list their contact information for each tournament they enter. Privacy restrictions do not allow the information to be downloaded automatically. Check that your USTA Membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work and/or mobile) phone numbers. THE TOURNAMENT STAFF MAY NEED ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONTACTING YOU REGARDING TOURNAMENT ISSUES, so please check your cell numbers and email address carefully.
more info

Note: The deadline for this tournament is July 14, 11:59 AM, EST. Please pay special attention to the morning and the Eastern time zone deadline:
EST: Deadline is 11:59 AM
CST: Deadline is 10:59 AM
MST: Deadline is 9:59 AM
PST: Deadline is 8:59 AM

All requests after the deadline will be treated as Late Applicants (see Alternates below). No exceptions.

Note: TennisLink will not charge credit cards until the selection process has been completed. Players who are not selected will not have their credit cards charged by TennisLink. Players whose credit cards could not be processed will be notified by TennisLink, and they must contact Arlington Tennis Center immediately to arrange payment. 817 459 6163

See the link regarding entering concurrent tournaments. more info

Draws and Draw Process
- Draws are limited to 32 players in both the Boys' and Girls' divisions.
- The draw process is done using the USTA’s TDM software (as required).
- When possible, no players from the same Section shall play against each other in the first round.
- Draws will not be done more than seven days prior to the start of the tournament. Tentatively, draws will be electronically done Friday, July 21, after 8:00 AM. (Note: Scheduling the matches is a separate process from performing the electronic draw.)
- Draws will be posted no less than four days prior to the start of the tournament (Thursday, July 24). Draws will be updated as players withdraw and alternates are placed.
- Draws will be updated throughout the tournaments, as results are available. .

Format and Officials
- Both the Boys' and Girls' 18s divisions are Singles only, and Single Elimination.
- Both the Boys' and Girls' 18s divisions will play best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring.
- Both the Boys' and Girls' 18s Finals will be chaired.
more info

Players shall be seeded using Universal Tennis Ratings (UTR). UTR ratings can be accessed by going to the link to sign up for a free Basic Membership. The Basic Membership gives whole ratings (for example a rating of 8, 9, 10, etc.), but does not give players’ ratings out to the 100ths (for example 9.88, 10.02, etc.). Ratings to the 100ths are only accessed with a paid Premium Membership; however players are listed by their rating. For example if Mary has a 9.99 and Sue has a 9.98, Mary will be listed immediately above Sue, even though they will both be shown to have a 9 rating.
more info

Alternates will be ordered based on the National Standings Lists of the division used to select players for this tournament. Late Applicants shall be ordered by the time they are received via email after timely applicants. Late Applications received at the same time will be ordered by lot.

The original lists of Players and Alternates on the website does not change after the selection process has been completed. These two lists indicate the players who originally entered and who were selected for the tournament, as well as the original list of Alternates. However, the Competitors list will change as players withdraw and are alternates are placed. See the Competitors list for players who are scheduled to play in the tournament (after the selection process is complete).

ON-SITE ALTERNATES (OSAs) MUST BE ON SITE TO SIGN IN. REMOTE 'SIGNING IN' IS NOT ALLOWED.

On-site Alternates (OSAs) may check in at the tournament desk on Friday, July 29, after 8:15 AM, but no later than 8:45 AM, at the tournament desk located in the proshop at Arlington Tennis Center.

Acceptance of Alternates in the tournament will be based on the original ordered list of Alternates, not a later NSL or the order in which the OSAs sign in. Players who sign in as on OSA, but who are not on the original ordered Alternate list, and who have not previously requested to be a Late Entrant, will be ordered by lot and placed as a Late Entrant. If accepted, OSAs may be admitted into the Singles main draw to replace withdrawing players or players who have received a bye until the completion of the first round of play.

Withdrawals before the deadline should be done on line by the entrant. No action is needed by the Tournament Director. All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. Withdrawals must come from players or parents, not coaches.

• If the withdrawal is due to a injury or illness, the USTA Regulations require the injured or ill player to submit written verification from a medical professional before the end of the day on July 31 (the last day of the tournament).

• If the withdrawal is due to a personal circumstance, the player must submit a written description of the situation no later than the end of the day on July 31 (the last day of the tournament) and the Referee shall determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.

Written verification can be emailed to atc@arlingtontx.gov.

Withdrawing players will be replaced with the highest available alternate, prior to the first match.

Walkovers: Players who play a match (or matches), but who cannot continue in the tournament due to illness, injury or emergency must speak with the Referee. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff. Walkovers must be followed up in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov.

See USTA's Junior Competition Information for more details.
more info

No refunds will be issued after the deadline.
more info

Tournament check-in is30 minutes prior to first match. PLAYERS MUST CHECK THEMSELVES IN FOR THE TOURNAMENT (not parents, coaches, etc.).

At tournament check-in, players will receive important tournament information, copies of the singles draws, and tournament gifts, as well as confirm contact information and turn in player release forms. PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR COMPLETED USTA RELEASE FORMS TO TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN.
more info

All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in.
more info

The schedule is tentative and subject to change. The schedule will be confirmed at tournament check-in.

Matches will be scheduled to begin on Friday morning (see draws for times), July 29.
- The first round of 32, as well as the round of 16 for both the Boys' and Girls' 18s will be scheduled for Friday.
- The Quarter Finals and Semi Finals for both Boys' and Girls' 18s will be scheduled for Saturday.
- The Finals for both Boys' and Girls' 18s will be scheduled for Sunday. The Finals will be chaired.

Notes:
- Inclement weather may necessitate adjustments in the schedule.
- The USTA recovery rule will be used in scheduling singles matches; all players will be offered a minimum 2 hours rest.

Players are responsible for obtaining their own match times from the tournament website. Hard copies of Singles draws will also be available at check-in. Adjustments to match times will be reflected on the tournament website as information (e.g., withdrawals) is available.

All matches are tentatively planned to be played at Arlington Tennis Center.

Practice Courts:
- All courts at ATC are available for play each day, starting at 7:00 AM until 8:00 AM. Players MUST reserve practice court time at the ATC front counter in the proshop.
- A LIMITED number of practice courts will be available at ATC once matches begin each day
- Practice courts may be reserved in half-hour, half-court increments. Contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at the ATC front counter to reserve practice courts: 817-459-6163
- In addition to practice courts at Arlington Tennis Center, area park courts are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Players may also arrange on court time for warm-ups with one of our staff. Contact our Customer Service Representatives at 817-459-6163 to arrange court time with one of our staff, or email atc@arlingtontx.gov.
more info

The awards for the winners of each division (Boys' and Girls' 18s) for this Wildcard Tournament is provided by USTA Junior Competition. The Tournament Committee will select a boy and a girl to receive sportsmanship awards.

The Tournament Committee consists of the following persons: Sheryl Osborn (Tournament Director & Facility Manager), Susan Wertenberger (Referee), Sharon Smith (Tournament Assistant & Proshop Assistant), Julie Fusik (Assistant Tennis Professional) and Lisa Osborn (Event Consultant & Elite Tennis Professional).

The Appeals Committee consists of all of the above persons, with the exception of the Referee.

Susan Wertenberger is the Referee for this tournament. All officials are USTA certified an a ratio of one official to every four courts will be maintained. Final round matches will be chaired. The Point Penalty and USTA Junior Suspension Point System will be strictly enforced. more info

Wilson US Open balls are the official ball for this tournament. Players will receive three new balls for each match, as well as three new balls for full third sets.

Courtyard Marriott Arlington South is just off I-20 / S. Cooper St. and is located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. And, Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers free shuttle within six miles, making it a great choice for our visitors. Reserve your room on-line, or call 817-465-5599 (toll free 888-682-1235) to make reservations, be sure to use code VGRC GENR ARLINGTON TENNIS CNTR to receive a special rate for king or double queen rooms.

Residence Inn Arlington South is also at I-20 / S. Cooper St, just next door to Courtyard Marriott Arlington South, Residence Inn Arlington South is also located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Again, too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. Residence Inn also offers free shuttle within six miles...another great choice for our visitors. To receive discounted rates, call the hotel directly at 817-465-2244 (toll free 800-331-3131), and be sure to use code Arlington Tennis Center to receive the special rate for studio and one-bedroom suites.

Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall is located just two miles from Arlington Tennis Center and across the street from The Parks at Arlington and just blocks from Arlington Highlands. With easy access and dozens of amenities, Holiday Inn Express I-20-Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center. You may book your rooms on line, or call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations. You must use code IP1TC to receive the Arlington Tennis Center special pricing.

Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington is located less than three miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington features common guest services, including free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast. Visit the Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington website for full information. To receive the special standard room, call the hotel and tell them you are with the Arlington Tennis Center.

For additional hotels, visit Arlington Visitor Information. Arlington has hotel options in every price range and amenity, from no-frills economy to full-service. Book through this link for special discounts. more info

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be offering USTA discounts for this tournament! Go to www.enterprise.com.
*Type in the corporate code: XZ24117 for set rates across the country, or NA24TT1 for percentage off published retails rates.
*Type in three-digit pin code, "UST"
* Call the National Reservation number at 1-800-593-0505 and give them either Corporate ID#-. They will make a reservation at any of their 6000 locations for you. You will automatically receive 10% off airport rates across the county.

Additional Benefits
* Free Pick-up service (Enterprise location)
* Wide variety of new vehicles including 4x4’s, luxury cars, minivans, and pickup trucks, and cargo vans. (Enterprise locations) more info

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants (almost every conceivable type of restaurant within two minutes' drive to The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands), a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Sonic, Burger King, Rice Wok) are within one-three blocks of ATC.
more info

Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark. If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium and Globe Life (Texas Rangers) Park. more info

Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see.

Match Board: A match board will be located near the tournament desk indicating what matches are in progress and their court number.

Player Gifts: Players will receive several gifts at check-in, including a T-shirt designed just for this event!

Scorekeepers: Players will use scorekeepers on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes.

Singles Sticks: Players will use singles sticks for all singles matches.

Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer on site throughout the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.

Trainer: Arlington Tennis Center has arranged a partnership with Texas Health Resources to provide a trainer on site during match play. We sincerely hope that you do not require the trainer's services.

Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

An athletic trainer to be on site throughout the tournament, during match play.

Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot) at ATC. If alternate sites are used for this event, it is the responsibility of the player's guests (players are not age eligible for alcoholic beverages) to learn in advance the facility's policy regarding alcoholic beverages, and abide by those policies.

Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or at the tournament desk. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dress Code: We require that players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), with no bare stomachs / abdomens or backs. Deep or wide cut tanks that do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shirts that are slit up the front, sides or back and do not cover sports bras are not acceptable. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. As determined by the Tournament Director, Referee and/or site managers, attire with offensive, suggestive or disrespectful images or language will not be allowed. Players and spectators who do not dress appropriately will be required to adjust their attire, or leave the site. The dress code applies to players and spectators at all sites throughout the tournament.

Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. No exceptions, regardless of the size of the pet. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the player's responsibility to learn in advance any regulations at specific facilities regarding pets, and to abide by those policies.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts, as well as within 50 feet of any entrance or fence line. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the responsibility of age eligible players (or their guests) to learn in advance the smoking policies at specific facilities regarding smoking, and to abide by those policies.

Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time, at any site.

Water: Water coolers are not placed on court at Arlington Tennis Center or on alternate site courts (if other sites are used for this event). If playing at Arlington Tennis Center, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio and players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop. In addition, while water will not be on the court at alternate sites, emergency water and ice will be available for players at those sites. Players are encouraged to bring their own water to their matches.

Personal videotaping and photography are not allowed at any site, except persons who are videotaping 'their' player (parent, guardian or person designated by the parent/guardian) from a non-distracting position off court, OR persons designated by the tournament staff to photograph or videotape aspects of the tournament for use in print or on public websites. Personal videotaping equipment may not be affixed to any facility property, including fencing. The umpire or tournament staff may direct the videotaping or photography to stop if it is determined that the action is interfering or distracting to either player.

Remember, Texas weather is HOT in July! Regardless of the weather, hydrate before, during and after play! For information on rain delays, call 817-459-6166. Status updates will also be posted on this tournament website. Rain or sunshine, players are asked to be prepared to play.
more info