CHANGES TO DRAWS
DUE TO A SEEDING ERROR ON BOYS 14 SINGLES WE ARE RE-DOING THE DRAW. DUE TO A PLAYER BEING IN THE WRONG DIVISION WE ARE DELETING A PLAYER FROM THE GIRLS 12 GREEN DOT AND CHANGING THAT TO A ROUND ROBIN AND ADDING A PLAYER TO THE GIRLS 12. PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK YOUR TIMES! THANKS.
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TIMES POSTED
FIRST ROUND TIMES ARE POSTED FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES.
REMINDER - ALL SINGLES MATCHES MAIN DRAW AND CONSOLATION WILL BE 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A 12 POINT TIE BREAK IN ANY SET AT 6 ALL AND A 10 POINT MATCH TIEBREAKER IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET. CONSOLATION DRAWS WILL BE A MODIFIED FEED IN WITH THE FIRST TWO ROUNDS OF THE MAIN DRAW FEEDING INTO THE CONSOLATION. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL PLAY AN 8 GAME PRO SET WITH A 10 POINT TIE BREAK PLAYED AT 8 ALL. ** WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SCORING AS NECESSARY IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.**
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LATE ENTRIES
ONLINE ENTRIES HAVE CLOSED. IN THE INTEREST OF ALLOWING PLAYERS TO COMPLETE DOUBLES TEAMS WE WILL ACCEPT LATE ENTRIES FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES THROUGH SATURDAY JULY 2ND AT 6PM BY EMAIL ONLY TO EDGASKELL@BOCAGERC.ORG. LATE ENTRIES WILL BE CHARGED A $20 LATE FEE IN ADDITION TO THE $65 ENTRY FEE FOR A TOTAL FEE OF $85. LATE ENTRIES MUST INCLUDE PLAYER NAME, DIVISION, DOUBLES PARTNER IF ANY, USTA NUMBER, PHONE NUMBER, AND CREDIT CARD INFORMATION INCLUDING: NAME ON CARD, CARD NUMBER, EXPIRATION DATE, AND ZIP CODE. RECEIPT CAN BE PICKED UP AT TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION.
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START TIMES
ALL AGE GROUPS SHOULD BE PREPARED TO PLAY SINGLES FRIDAY MORNING.
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PLAYER CHECK IN / PRACTICE COURTS
PLAYERS MAY CHECK IN EARLY ON THURSDAY AFTERNOON FROM 2PM TO 6PM AT BOCAGE IN THE MAIN DINING ROOM. THIS IS NOT MANDATORY. OTHERWISE CHECK IN 30 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST ROUND MATCH TIME. PRACTICE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS FROM 1PM TO 5PM ON THURSDAY. CHECK IN THE PRO SHOP FOR COURT ASSIGNMENTS. CLOTHING RULES APPLY!
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LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER
TO HELP THOSE PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER EMAIL ME YOUR INFORMATION AND I WILL POST IT HERE. I can also pair players up who have entered singles if you email the doubles team.
Carter Smith looking for buys 14 doubles partner. Email Bethea Smith - bethea.smith@icloud.com.
Mary Elberson looking for 10s doubles partner. Contact Margaret Elberson 318-344-8514 or melberson73@icloud.com. Jada Lewis looking for Girls 14 doubles partner - Please contact Celena Lewis at 318-613-7617 or email nlcbl@aol.com. Jack Ivey looking for B14 doubles partner - call 337-853-1971. Olivia McField looking for G14 doubles partner - call Fay McField 985 215 4296. Gabriel Pizzolatto is looking for B10s doubles partner. email Michael K Pizzolatto - mpizzola@tulane.edu. Kai Harrison looking for a B12 doubles partner. Text/call Stephanie Harrison at 504-615-7430. John David McCrory looking for B10 doubles partner - email Christine McCrory christineimccrory@gmail.com or call 225-405-1469
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SEEDING
SEEDING IS BASED ON THE SOUTHERN STANDING LIST. PLAYERS AGING UP OR PLAYING UP MAY BE SEEDED IF THEY HAD A RANKING IN THE LOWER AGE GROUP WHEN DOUBLED ALLOWED THEM TO BE SEEDED. SEEDS ARE POSTED.
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TENNIS CLOTHING RULES
90% WHITE TENNIS ATTIRE MUST BE WORN BY ALL PLAYERS. 10% COLOR TRIM PER ARTICLE OF CLOTHING IS PERMITTED. THIS APPLIES TO HATS VISORS, WRISTBANDS ETC. SLEEVELESS SHIRTS FOR BOYS ARE NOT PERMITTED. COLORED WARM UPS ARE ALLOWED. SHOES MAY BE ANY COLOR BUT MUST HAVE CLAY COURT SOLES. CLOTHING RULE APPLIES TO PRACTICE COURTS ALSO. THANK YOU!
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Parents, please be reminded that junior players must have their Medical Release Form completely filled out and signed by a parent or guardian at Registration before the players first match. This form is available by clicking "more info"or at www.louisianatennis.com and clicking on the 'Juniors' page. This must be in our hands before the player can step on the court for their first match. Thank you!
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COURT SURFACES
BOYS AND GIRLS 10'S WILL PLAY ON THE BOCAGE HARD COURTS. ALL BOYS & GIRLS 12 - 18'S WILL PLAY ON BOCAGE CLAY COURTS.
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PURCHASES AT CLUB
ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE AND THE PRO SHOP WILL ACCEPT CASH & CREDIT CARDS DURING THE TOURNAMENT. CHECK OUT OUR JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SALE EXTRAVAGANZA IN THE PRO SHOP!
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BOYS & GIRLS 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS
BOYS & GIRLS 10 & UNDER MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED ON OUR HARD COURTS ON THE 60 FOOT COURT WITH ORANGE BALLS. SCORING WILL BE TWO OUT OF THREE SETS WITH NO AD SCORING. THE FIRST TO 4 GAMES WINS A SET AND MUST WIN BY 2 GAMES. IF THE SCORE IS 4 ALL A 7 POINT TIEBREAKER WILL BE PLAYED. IF PLAYERS SPLIT SETS A SET (7 POINT) TIEBREAK WILL BE PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET. Doubles matches for 10 and under tournament play shall consist of a regular six (6) game set, with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 6-6, or short sets, as detailed above in singles play. Rackets used in 10 and under matches may not be any longer than 25 inches long!
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SCORING FOR 12-18 DIVISIONS.
ALL SINGLES MATCHES MAIN DRAW AND CONSOLATION WILL BE 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A 12 POINT TIE BREAK IN ANY SET AT 6 ALL AND A TEN POINT MATCH TIEBREAK PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET.. CONSOLATION DRAWS WILL BE A MODIFIED FEED IN WITH THE FIRST TWO ROUNDS OF THE MAIN DRAW FEEDING INTO THE CONSOLATION. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL PLAY AN 8 GAME PRO SET WITH A 10 POINT TIE BREAK PLAYED AT 8 ALL. ** WE RESERVE THE RIGHT TO CHANGE SCORING AS NECESSARY IN CASE OF INCLEMENT WEATHER.**
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TOURNAMENT BALL
PRINCE REGULAR FELT BALL FOR 12-18.
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NUMBER OF EVENTS PLAYER MAY ENTER
PLAYERS MAY ONLY PLAY IN ONE SINGLES AND ONE DOUBLES EVENT. IF TENNIS LINK ALLOWED YOU TO SIGN UP FOR MORE THAN ONE EVENT WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CHOOSE WHICH EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY.
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PIZZA PARTY AT THE POOL
PIZZA PARTY AT THE POOL SATURDAY NIGHT 6-9PM!
TOURNAMENT PLAYERS MAY SWIM AT THE POOL DURING THE TOURNAMENT!
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL - MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TOWNE CENTER
Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge - 7061 Commerce Circle • Baton Rouge LA 70809 PH - 225-925-9100 •Free High Speed Internet •Free breakfast •Fitness Center Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge starting at 109.00 USD per night. CLICK "MORE INFO" OR PASTE THIS LINK INTO YOUR BROWSER http://www.marriott.com/meeting-event-hotels/group-corporate-travel/groupCorp.mi?resLinkData=Bocage%20Junior%20Open%20State%20Championship%5EBTRRB%60BJOBJOA%7CBJOBJOB%60109.00-119.00%60USD%60false%604%607/7/16%607/11/16%606/27/16&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
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Player Gift party, prizes, & Hotel discount! Modified Feed
in Consolation, 3rd & 4th place playoff in Singles! ON-LINE
REGISTRATION ONLY!
USTA-MANDATORY MEDICAL RELEASE FORM-Each player that enters a USTA/STA/LTA sanctioned junior tournament must complete a medical Release form signed by his/her parent or guardian BEFORE
he/she steps foot on the court. Go to Jrs page on louisianatennis.com
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"All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the STA office for proof of US Citizenship. Green cards will be accepted. Passports are not accepted. A report of those with proof on file can be found at the STA website."
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THIS TOURNAMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
STA L4
LTA L4
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NEW RULES
1- After splitting sets and playing a tiebreak in lieu of the third set, there now will be a three minute rest period with coaching allowed before the tie break.
2- There will now be a mandatory ten minute break for the 18 and under divisions as well as all other divisions.
3- If a player reverses his/her out call, he/she will lose the point now.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, July 1, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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