WHERE MATCHES ARE BEING PLAYED
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED ON CLAY COURTS AT HENDERSONVILLE RACQUET CLUB - HRC (88 Oak Creek Lane. Hendersonville, NC 28739 828-693-0040). OR ETOWAH VALLEY GOLF & RESORT - EVCC (101 Holly Springs Rd, Etowah, NC. 828-891-7022) OR THE HENDERSONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB - HCC (1860 Hebron Rd, Hendersonville NC. 828-692-2261). PLEASE SHOW UP AT THE SITE THAT YOU ARE PLAYING AT FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH.
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FIRST MATCH CHECK IN
PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE SITE WHERE YOUR FIRST MATCH IS SCHEDULED TO BE PLAYED It is posted on the draws. EVCC - ETOWAH VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB, HCC - HENDERSONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB, HRC - HENDERSONVILLE RACQUET CLUB. ADDRESSES FOR EACH SITE ARE IN - WHERE MATCHES ARE BEINNG PLAYED.
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Mountain State Fair
Just a reminder to allow extra travel time on I-26 and 280 (airport road) because of the Mountain State Fair. Or take an alternate route.
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CONSOLATION MATCHES
TO ALL, I AM SO HAPPY THAT WE HAVE A NEW RECORD TURN OUT. 175 PLAYERS, 239 TOTAL ENTRIES. I'M SAD TO SAY THAT ALL COCSOLATION MATCHES WILL HAVE TO BE AN 8 GAME PRO SET DUE TO THE LACK OF COURTS AT ALL LOCATIONS.
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FRIDAY'S START TIME
Matches will begin as early at 4:00 PM Friday afternoon if draws dictate..
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FORMAT AND SCORING
The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation) Consolation matches will be 8 game pro sets. All main draw matches will play best 2 out of 3 sets with a 10-point coman tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
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STRINGNING SERVICE
They have racquet stringing on site at HRC if needed.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on "Edit Registration," then "Withdraw." You will need your original confirmation number. All withdrawals after entries close must be sent BOTH in writing by email (to the Tournament Director's address above) and by phone to the tournament site.
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PLAYER’S RESPONSIBILITY
* It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check website often for updated match times. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO SCHEDULED START TIME. USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. If you are playing doubles, Just because your partner signed up with you as a partner, does not mean that you are signed up. Unless he or she agreed to pay for your entry when they signed up. So please check the applicants list to see if your name is there. Thank you.
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MATCHES PER DAY
Note: If you are entering in 2 events you might, probably will, play 4 or more matches in one day.
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NTRP SELF-RATING
All players need to have an NTRP rating prior to playing this tournament. If you do not have a rating, you can self-rate yourself by: 1. Go to www.nctennis.com. 2. Click on TennisLink under Quick Hits on the right side of the page. 3. Log in to your USTA account or CREATE an account (right side of the page in RED) if you do not currently have one. Player will need his USTA#. 4. Click on "Self Rate" under the "Find NTRP Rating Info" search box. 5. Follow the instructions and answer the questions provided. If your minimum rating allowed is higher than you anticipated, make sure to click on the link to file a self- rate appeal.
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Seeding
This tournament's seeding will be done in accordance with USTA Regulations. They will be compiled and examined by the Head Referee, Tournament Director, and members of the Tournament Committee.
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LODGING
If you are traveling to play in our tournament the Etowah Valley Golf and Resort (101 Holly Springs Rd, Etowah, NC. 828-891-7022) has rooms available.
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LIMITED DRAWS
Divisions will be limited to 32
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Mixed Doubles
Mixed Combo 6.0-9.0 doubles with the players’ combined ratings not exceeding the Combined NTRP level and with no more than One (1) point difference in players’ NTRP ratings
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JUNIOR AGE RESTRICTIONS or Adults ONLY
This Adult NTRP tournament allows ADULTS (18 & over) except in the Open Divisions. If you have questions about this, please contact the Tournament Director.
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Player Amenities
Each player will also receive a tournament t-shirt (be sure to check T-shirts size when signing up) and free lunch supplied to the players, by BI-LO on Saturday from 11:30-1:30.
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SELECTION OF PLAYERS
Nothing to lose so register to play. If a division in this tournament does not have sufficient entries, your credit card will not be charged the entry fee or the tennislink service/processing fee. Don’t be left out. Register now.
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Registration
Players if you are trying to register using a mobile app or tablet, tennislink will not recognize it. You will need to use a computer.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, September 11, 2016 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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