Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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Seeding Information
In an effort to provide greater transparency and understanding of how USTA Southern Seeds will be determined for USTA Southern L 1, 1A, and 2 events, FAC (Friend At Court) method II.A.4.b., which provides for a computerized system of rankings or standings. The Junior Competition Committee approved the below chart that the Tournament Seeding Committees, with assistance from the USTA Southern staff, shall utilize to determine seeds.
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Match Times & Draw Information
First Match Report will be available by 5:00 pm on Thursday. Draws will be posted around noon on Friday.
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Doubles Deadline
The deadline to sign up/confirm doubles is Saturday at 10:00 am. Doubles will be following singles. The draw will be available sometime in the early afternoon time frame. Thanks to everyone who confirmed doubles through email! Please feel free to check the pairings that are posted on the bulletin board inside the clubhouse at PRC.
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For entry, contact Tournament Director.
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Stringing Services and Pro Shop
There will be a stringer on site throughout the weekend. This is a busy tournament for stringing, please drop your racquet off in advance. We also have a stocked tax free pro shop.
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Check In Mandatory check in for the tournament will be 12:00 pm to 6:00 pm on Friday, September 2nd at the Pelham Racquet Club. If for some reason, you can't make this time, please allow plenty of time before your match time on Saturday to check in and get your packet. Also, please continue to check the draw for any changes. Please note that our club hours on Fridays are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. We will be open for registration only until 6:00 pm. You will not be able to practice past 5:30 pm. If you check in on Friday, please report directly to your site 30 minutes prior to your match time on Saturday. Please have the medical release form completed and signed by a parent/guardian with you at check-in.
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Withdrawals No refunds for any reason for withdrawals after the deadline. If you still see your name on the list and have withdrawn, please call 205.621.3380 and ask for Chaney Mills. All withdrawals must be emailed to cmills24@msn.com, you will receive a confirmation email back.
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Doubles Sign In All players planning to play doubles must sign up in person at the Pelham Racquet Club during check in on Friday, September 2nd OR you may sign up by email. We will only go by these two ways for signing up. Doubles will begin on Saturday following the singles and the scoring format is an 8 game pro set with a set tie break at 8 games all. If you would like to expedite this process, please have BOTH partners email us that they are playing doubles together. If BOTH players have emailed cmills24@msn.com and have received confirmation, then there is no need to sign our doubles sheet.
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Host Hotel Comfort Suites 205.982.1999 2235 Pelham Parkway Pelham, AL 35124 $79 + tax per night, please use code LPRC
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Airport Birmingham International Airport: DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO HOTEL-Take ramp (right) onto I-20/I-59 towards Tuscaloosa/Downtown. At exit 124A take ramp (left) onto I-65 South towards Montgomery. Go 21.4 miles to exit 246 (Hwy 119/Cahaba Valley Rd). Turn right and Hotel is along this road. Approx. 25 minutes. DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO PELHAM RACQUET CLUB-Same as above and continue on I-65 South towards Montgomery to Exit 242 (Pelham/Helena). Turn left onto Highway 52. The club is 1/2 mile on left at 3rd traffic light. Approx. 30 minutes.
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Hospitality We will serve lunch at PRC clubhouse on Saturday, September 3rd from 10:30 am - 2:00 pm. Lunch is free for all players. $5 for parents, coaches, etc. All players will receive a tournament gift bag as well.
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Tournament Ball Dunlop Grand Prix
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Birth Certificate/Green Card All players must have a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file with the USTA Southern office for proof of citizenship. You must do one of the following before you begin play in the tournament.
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Selection Process Draw size will be 128, Saturday through Tuesday. This is a clay court tournament. Players will be selected off the Southern Standing List. Players from the lower division will be considered on their lower division standing. 1/8 of the draw is taken from the younger age players in the top 80 who are still eligible in the younger age group.
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Medical Release & Parental Form The USTA requires a medical release signed by the parent or guardian for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed to check in. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release.
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Format 128 draw. FIC through the Round of 16 with Quarterfinal playoff. In 1A Championships, the quarterfinalist losers automatically go into their own back draw. The four losers will play and then the two winners for 5th & 6th place. The 7th & 8th place do not play. Doubles divisions consist of 64 teams. Single Elimination for doubles draw. 8 game pro set will be played with a tie break at 8 games all. A 3/4 playoff shall be played in both singles & doubles.
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Scoring Format Main Draw Singles: Best 2 of the 3 sets. Consolation Singles: 10 point Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles: SE 8 game pro set with a 7 point tie break at 8 games all.
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SEEDING INFORMATION In an effort to provide greater transparency and understanding of how USTA Southern Seeds will be determined for USTA Southern L 1, 1A, and 2 events, FAC (Friend At Court) method II.A.4.b., which provides for a computerized system of rankings or standings. The Junior Competition Committee approved the below chart that the Tournament Seeding Committees, with assistance from the USTA Southern staff, shall utilize to determine seeds. Link: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/638/15/southern_seeding_calculator.pdf
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Additional Site Please notice that we are using an additional site, Greystone Country Club. It will be indicated as GCC on the draw. You will find directions in your tournament bag as well as the front desk. Greystone Country Club ~ 5264 Greystone Way ~ Birmingham, AL ~ 35242 (205)986-5154
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Order of Play Saturday - 2 rounds of Main Draw Singles, 1 round of Consolation Singles & 1 round of Doubles Sunday - 2 rounds of Main Draw Singles, 2 rounds of Consolation Singles & 2 rounds of Doubles Monday - 2 rounds of Main Draw Singles, 2 rounds of Consolation Singles & 2 rounds of Doubles Tuesday - 1 round of Main Draw Singles, 2 rounds of Consolation Singles & 2 rounds of Doubles
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Practice Courts 5 Hard Courts at PRC will be available for players. There will be a sign up sheet at the front desk.
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Trainer A certified trainer will be on site at PRC throughout the tournament.
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Late Entries Please call 205-621-3380 to sign up. Late Entries that affect seeding will not be allowed. You must pay $81.13 + $25.00 Late Fee for a total of $106.13. Effective immediately players signing up for a Southern tournament as a late entry, will be charged an additional $25.00. This policy will cover ALL Level 1, 1A, and 2 events.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, August 21, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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