Friday Update and News
All matches were completed at the reasonably decent hour of 10:30 p.m. Thanks for a great day everyone. Tomorrow will be longer. I have made some match time changes due to potential conflicts, so please check your draws for the most current match times. Most involved making Mixed Doubles matches later. Stay cool and DRINK WATER.
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Sites and Contact Info
TCU=Bayard Friedman TC [on TCU campus], 3609 Bellaire Dr North, 76109 817-371-1061. ATC=Arlington TC, 500 W. Mayfield, 76014 817-459-6163. RTC=Richland TC, 7111 North East Loop 820, 76180 817-427-6680.
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Draws and Match Times
All Friday and Saturday matches are posted including Women's 3.0S and 3.0D. Please check your second-round times before coming (if first-round bye) or before you leave first match. Best of luck to all of you and DRINK WATER!!!
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Notes
POINTS: TX Section: Adult-400.
National: Adult-Sectional Championships: 2x.
HEADQUARTERS: Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center, 3609
Bellaire Dr. N , Fort Worth, TX 76109.
ENTRY: Accepting Only Online Entries. Draws larger than 64
may be split into multiple draws with no playoff.
SEEDING: USTA Texas recommends the "All Factors Method" of seeding
for Ad/Sr/SS divisions and that Committees use the Texas 12 Month
Rolling Standings List for initial considerations. If other
information is to be considered (such as head-to-head wins), emails
must be sent to the Tournament Director immediately after entry
deadline.
REGISTRATION: 15 minutes prior to first match at designated playing
site.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY: Singles play to begin as early as 8:00
am, Friday (except 25s and 30s, which begin as early as 8:00 am,
Saturday). Doubles may begin as early as 10:00 a.m., depending on
availability of players.
PHONE FOR INFORMATION: 817-795-4015 (select tournament extension
and leave message with area code and number, as well as entered
event).
SPECIAL NOTES: Register on-line only. Late entries will be
placed on a waiting list and can only be added to draws if someone
withdraws from the desired event and has no impact on the seeding.
Late entries are not guaranteed entry into the tournament. Entry
fee and doubles partner must accompany all entries.
DOUBLES and SINGLES MUST be in the SAME LEVEL.
All players must register on-line. No telephone entries. No refunds
after entry deadline or for weather-related cancellations. Doubles
entries will not be accepted without entry fee from both
partners.
NO PHONE INFORMATION AT TCU. Mandatory first-match loser
consolation will be played in singles events only. Match Tiebreaks
(10-point) may be played in lieu of third sets if environmental
conditions warrant. Players must play in the main draw to be
eligible for consolation, unless special circumstances exist.
SEEDING INFO/DISPUTES: Should be sent to
www.tournamentdirector@fortworthtennis.com
SITES:
TCU=Bayard Friedman TC [on TCU campus], 3609
Bellaire Dr North, 76109 817-371-1061.
ATC=Arlington TC, 500 W. Mayfield, 76014 817-459-6163.
RTC=Richland TC, 7111 North East Loop 820, 76180
817-427-6680.
Other sites will be added as number of entries dictate.
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It's not just about tennis when you register to play in the FW Adult Major
Zone, a 400-point USTA Texas sanctioned tournament. Enjoy nightlife, dining,
shopping and FUN in Fort Worth and surrounding communities, including the
Stockyards, W. 7th St, Sundance Square and Six Flags. Bring family
and friends to explore Fort Worth!
Join us Friday night for the Player Party
for drawings, exhibitors and food for players at beautiful TCU Bayard Friedman
TC! Player Bags will be full of tourism info, discounts and exclusive offers.
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Special host hotel rates with our exclusive hotel partners: 1) Marriott
Courtyard University (800.228.9290), 3150 Riverfront Dr., near TCU with easy I-30 access to other
tournament venues, and a great location from which to explore Fort Worth! Tournament rate $121 for King+sleeper or 2-Queen rooms,
including continental breakfast and free
internet. 2) Marriott Courtyard Fossil Creek (800.321.2211), 3751 NE Loop 820, about 10 miles n. of downtown, 5 miles from Richland TC. Tournament rate $79 for king, $89 for 2 queen includes hot breakfast and free internet. Call to book before July 7 and identify yourself as part of the "Fort
Worth Tennis Association" group. Reserved block may fill before this date, however, so book early. If block does fill or if you want to reserve a room AFTER this date, rooms at special rate may still be available, so ASK!
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Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, July 6, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central 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: 800024216 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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