Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event 11/10/17 7:52 PM FIRST MATCH TIMES!!!!!!!!!!!
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DOUBLES DRAW UPDATES
Please check your doubles draw as some changes have been mad due to a scheduling error. Sites have not changed
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PLEASE BOOK HOTEL ROOMS EARLY
THERE IS A CITY WIDE CONVENTION THE SAME WEEKEND - HOTEL ROOMS WILL GO FAST!!!
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Louisiana Sanctioned Tournament Evaluation:
To complete this form,
more info
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PLAYER PARTY
There will be a player dinner party Saturday November 11 at City Park at 7:00 pm. All players and parents are invited to come. Fried catfish and jambalaya will be cooked on site. Drinks will be served as well.
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DRIVING INSTRUCTIONS TO TOURNAMENT DUE TO CITY PARK AVENUE EXIT BEING CLOSED
CITY PARK AVENUE (and City Park at Canal Street) IS CLOSED DUE TO CONSTRUCTION * We recommend Google Maps or Waze for Directions Please remember to avoid City Park Avenue & City Park Avenue @ Canal Street
FROM METAIRIE I-10 East Exit on WEST END BLVD. Turn Right on Harrison Avenue (off of West End) Turn Right on Marconi Dr. (off of Harrison) Tennis Facility is on the Left off of Marconi Drive
FROM NEW ORLEANS I-10 West Exit WEST END BLVD Turn RIGHT on Harrison Avenue (off of West End) Turn Right on Marconi Dr. (off of Harrison) Tennis Facility is on the Left off of Marconi Drive
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Notes
TIMELINE:
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
10/29 Sun 11:59 pm - (One minute before Midnight) Entries will
Close
10/31 Tue 5:00 PM - Selections and Alternates List Posted to
website
10/31 Tue 12:00 AM - Doubles Entries are OPEN. Link to doubles page
is
http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=194176
11/03 Fri 11:59 PM - Doubles Entry Closes and last chance to
withdraw for a $ Refund
11/07 Tue 11:59 pm - Last Chance to contact Tournament staff with
late entry into the tournament
11/08 Seeds will be posted by 6:00pm
11/09 Thu 9:00 pm - First Match Times Posted.
11/09Thu 10:00 pm - Doubles Draws posted to website
11/10 Fri 4:00-10:00 pm - Mandatory Check-In at City Park / Pepsi
Tennis Center for players
11/10 Fri 4:30 pm - Singles Draws posted to website
11/11 Sat 6:30 am - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am at City Park
and 7:00 am at University Tennis Center, Play begins at 8:00
am
11/12 Sun 6:30 am - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am at City Park
and 7:00 am at University Tennis Center, Play begins at 8:00 am
11/13 Mon 6:30 am - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am at City Park
and 7:00 am at University Tennis Center, Play begins at 8:00
am
ENTERING TWO (2) DIVISIONS:
Players are allowed to enter two divisions in Southern Levels 1A,
2, and 3 tournaments.
#1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will
automatically be selected in the older age division. They would be
removed from the other age division.
#2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the
alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play
the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would
be removed from the Alternates list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the
alternates list of the division they were not selected.
#4. Once a player is selected for any one division NO changes
can be made.
PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR SOUTHERN LEVEL 1A, 2 and 3 TOURNAMENTS
ONLY AND DOES NOT MEAN YOU CAN ENTER MORE THAN ONE TOURNAMENT ON
THE SAME DATES. This is not offered in Southern Level 1
Championships.
SITES:
Main Site: City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center
(HARD-14-18's/CLAY 12's)
Address: 5900 Marconi Drive,
New Orleans, La 70124
Site Phone: (504) 483-9383
Abbreviation on Draw: CP
Secondary Site: University Tennis Center (HARD)
Address: 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans LA 70122
Site Phone: (504)-280-1108
Abbreviation on Draw: UTC
Secondary Site: Audubon Park Tennis Center (CLAY)
Address: 6320 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, La
70118
Site Phone: (504) 895-1042
Abbreviation on Draw: AP
Secondary Site: Atkinson- Stern Tennis Center
(CLAY)
Address: 4025 South Saratoga, New Orleans, La 70115.
Site Phone: 504-658-3060.
Abbreviation on Draw: STC
If you contact a tournament site and are unable to get through,
it is because other players are attempting to communicate.
IMPORTANT - Please do not leave a message. Wait a few minutes and
call back.
PRACTICE COURTS:
We will be using City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center for majority of
the matches - Saturday and Sunday, courts will be open from 6:30
am- 7:45 am, you may practice on any open court, first come first
serve. However, please be courteous and share a court before play
starts at 8:00 am. University Tennis Center courts will open at
7:00 am - 7:45 am on Saturday and Sunday for practice before play
starts at 8:00 am.
FAQ
- This is a Southern Level 2 Tournament
Selection is done strictly from Southern Standing List in Division
registered.
- CHECK THE INTERNET/TENNISLINK AND/OR DRAWS TO FIND YOUR NEXT
MATCH TIME.
- New Orleans, LA is in the Central Time Zone
- Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is
a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you
might have.
- Both Singles and Doubles times will be posted in the Future Match
Info Report on 11/10/17 in the evening.
- On Wednesday, 11/9/17, PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES COMPETITORS LIST
TO MAKE SURE YOUR PAIRING IS CORRECT
FORMAT OF PLAY:
Singles is a 32 Draw, Full Feed-In thru Quarters.
Consolation will go through Monday.
*The Scoring for Main Draw Singles is Best 2 of 3 Sets and the
Scoring for Singles Consolation is a Tiebreak in lieu of a third
set (3rd-4th, 5th-6th, & Consolation Finals will all abide by
consolation formats).
The Format of Play for Doubles is a 16 Draw, Single Elimination
with a 3rd/4th Playoff
The Scoring for Doubles is an 8-game Pro Set with a tie break at 8
all.
*Short scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after
weather delays, but must get final approval from Southern
office.
YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
Per Southern Tennis Association Rules: You MUST play the same
division in DOUBLES that you designated to play in SINGLES. PLEASE
sign-up accordingly. Players signing up for TWO (2) singles
divisions, PLEASE keep a close eye on your doubles status after the
competitor list comes out. Thank you for your cooperation!
DOUBLES
Doubles and Singles must be same Age Group. (It is an 8-game pro
set.). We do NOT partner players. It is your job to find a
partner, confirm the partnership, and then register by the doubles
deadline. AND, BOTH PLAYERS MUST REGISTER!!!! AGAIN, both
players must register...There is a separate doubles site.
Order for Doubles Selection
Players registered or not registered for the singles tournament can
register for doubles. But please note that the selection for
doubles is in the following order:
1. Teams with both players entered in the singles.
2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one
alternate.
3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not
registered for singles.
4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
USTA SOUTHERN SEEDING CRITERIA
Seeding is also done strictly by the current Southern Standing list
from November 6, 2017, right down the list.
CURRENT STANDINGS 2017
https://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/rankings/rankinghome.aspx
POINTS PER ROUND
Are tournaments weighted? The point levels per round are the
"weighting" of a tournament.
http://www.southern.usta.com/Juniors/tournaments_rankings/points_per_round_system/?intloc=headernavsub2
CONTACT INFORMATION:
Due to Alternate notification and Draw Changes, it is imperative
for you to add contact information during the online registration
process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us
and yourselves by offering this contact information.
LATE ENTRIES:
For the late entries we will receive, they will be placed at the
bottom of the alternates list. If the seeding has been completed
and a late entry is the next to get in, we will determine if
they will affect the seeding before we can accept you into the
tournament.
Once Accepted: Late entries shall be accepted and go to the
bottom of the alternates list ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS in
the order received via email. EMAIL IS THE ONLY WAY TO COMMUNICATE
FOR LATE ENTRIES. Last day of LATE ENTRIES IS TUESDAY, NOVEMBER
7, 2017 at NOON.
ON-SITE ALTERNATES
"On Site" Alternates must register at their age group's tournament
site. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or
before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure
we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during
the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of
the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when
their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the
first match in the first round.
WITHDRAWALS:
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT
REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you
can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click
"Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw". We cannot withdraw
you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if
you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdraw After Entry Deadline:
Email the tournament director immediately to withdraw from the
tournament. You must EMAIL your withdrawal to
huntercobbtennis@gmail.com . DO NOT CALL TO WITHDRAW. There are NO
refunds if withdrawing after November 3, 2017. NO Exceptions.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the Head Referee. The desk cannot officially default
you. Unless you speak with the Head Referee, it will count as a "NO
SHOW".
NO REFUND AFTER FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 3, 2017:
If you withdraw before November 3, 2017 your credit card
will not be charged.
If you withdraw after November 3, 2017 there is NO
REFUND.
Per STA Requirements "An entry fee refund is not required for
anyone withdrawing within seven days of the start date."
MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN:
Check-in will start at 4:00 PM and end at 10:00 PM on Friday
evening at City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center. Saturday morning
check-in will be available for those who cannot make it on
Friday.
If you miss Friday Check-in:
1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid - Check the tournament
Entry Fee Report when posted.
2. Arrive at your site 1 hour before your match time to
check-in.
3. For those playing 8:00 AM Check-in at the desk no later than
7:30.
TENNIS PARENT AND JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN
for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the
tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed
form with you, to speed up the registration process. Players are
not allowed on court without this signed release.
Click here for more info
BIRTH CERTIFICATE
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card
on file in the Southern Office. Players should go to this link to
see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here
please Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091or e-mail to
howard@sta.usta.com. For more information click the link
THE CODE:
In matches without an official on court, players are
expected to follow "THE CODE" if you have not read it, please do
so. more info
TRAINER INFORMATION:
One trainer will be on site at the City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center
during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any
medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medication,
Epi Pens, etc. If you have an injury or illness, we strongly
suggest you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury
or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have
confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written
doctor's excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur
suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the
tournament, you must see the Head Referee in PERSON, or it will
count as a "NO SHOW".
PHOTOGRAPHY SERVICES FOR TOURNAMENT:
YourGameFace tennis photography will be providing photo services
BY APPOINTMENT.
Photo Tent is based at City Park (Main Site) BUT covering other
sites BY APPOINTMENT.
SIGN UP EARLY at photo tent, or text
214-543-5437
See samples at Instagram: @yourgameface
See samples at website: www.YourGameFace.com
STRINGER:
There will be two experienced stringers at City Park / Pepsi Tennis
Center throughout the tournament.
(504) 483-9383
Cost of stringing with your own string is $15.00.
We also have a large inventory of string, prices range from $35.00
- $45.00.
Meals
Lunch will be provided for players on Saturday and Sunday at City
Park / Pepsi Tennis Center and University Tennis Center.
HOST HOTEL for the 2017 ALLSTATE SUGAR BOWL TENNIS
CLASSIC
Best Western Plus - Landmark Hotel & Suites
Metairie
2601 Severn Ave. Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 888-9500
Rate - $99.00 / Deluxe King / Double $139.00 1 BDRM King / Queen
Suite
RESERVATIONS MUST BE MADE PRIOR TO OCTOBER 15TH
Cancellation required 48 hours prior to arrival
CALL 1-866-715-0006
Group Name : Allstate Sugar Bowl Tennis Classic 2017
https://www.bestwestern.com/en_US/book/hotel-details.19063.html?groupId=2W2AP4V5
PARKING: The Hotel offers Complimentary Car and Bus
Parking.
Best Western Plus Landmark Hotel & Suites
Amenities:
* The Grotto Caf� & Bar - Featuring Continental and New Orleans
Cuisine - Breakfast Hours _6:30 to 10:30am, Lunch Hours _11:30am to
2:00pm, Dinner Hours _5:00 to 10:00pm * All Guest rooms include
Microwave Oven & Refrigerator, Irons with Ironing Boards, Hair
Dryers, Data Ports, Voice Mail, AM/FM Alarm Clock Radio, 42" Flat
Screen Color Televisions & Coffee Makers for your convenience.
* Executive Tower Suites (750 sq. feet) with full kitchen and
living room with queen size sleeper sofa. King Suites can sleep 4
and the Double Queen Suites can sleep 6. * Complimentary High-Speed
Wireless Internet Access * Complimentary Business Center * Local
telephone calls at no charge * Outdoor heated Swimming Pool
(seasonal) * Complimentary Fitness Center on premises * Outdoor
fourth floor Terrace with grilling area * Walking Distance to the
city's most exclusive restaurants and shopping mall, which offers
Tax Free Shopping.-Lakeside Mall- largest in the Metro New
Orleans area - located 2 blocks from hotel
-Whole Foods- located 1 block from hotel
-Second Serve- Metro New Orleans only Tennis Shop- Located 1.5
miles from hotel
- Dick's Sporting goods- located 3 blocks from hotel
- AMC Palace 12 Movie Theatre- located 1.7 miles from
hotel
* Approximately 7 miles from the Louis Armstrong Airport and the
Famous French Quarter * FEMA Certification number - LA-0217 *
Please visit our website at www.nolahotels.com for more
information.
Country Inn & Suites - 2713 N Causeway Blvd.
Metairie, LA 70002
(504) 835-4141
Gina Abernathy - Director of Sales /
gabernathy@cismetairie.com
Rate - $115 plus tax
Minimum night stay - 2 nights
Call 1-800-830-5222 / Reference Sugar Bowl Tennis
Tournament
Cancellations can be made seven (7) days prior to arrival
date
Towne Place Suites Marriott.
New Orleans/Metairie, LA 70001
(504) 818-2400 Carolyn Lecaro , Sales Manager
Group Reference - Sugar Bowl City Park Tennis Rate - $125.00
New Orleans Marriott Metairie at Lakeway - Metairie.
LA
(504) 836-5253 - request Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament
Courtney Luquet, Sales Manager
Rate -$169 (s-q) plus 13.75% tax
Special rate available until October 13, 2017
Courtyard by Marriott Metairie Call 800-321-2211 to
reserve. Olivia Bridges, Event Specialist Reference : Sugar
Bowl Tennis Room Block Rate: $159 / two Queen Beds Group Rate
expires 10/2/17
AWARDS:
Full Feed In Through Quarters(Level 1A and 2's):
- Singles: Places #1 - #4 and 5th and 6th for consolation winners
and runners up
- Doubles: Places #1 - #4
TOURNAMENT BALLS:
We will be using WILSON US OPEN Tennis Balls
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 29, 2017 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: 700015117 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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