MONDAY TIMES
MONDAY TIMES ARE UP PLEASE CHECK YOU DRAWS.
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SUNDAY MATCHES RAINED OUT!
SUNDAY 3PM -= THE REMAINING MATCHES ARE RAINED OUT FOR SUNDAY. PLEASE CHECK THE WEB SITE FOR MONDAY TIMES AFTER 5PM! IF YOU WILL NOT BE PLAYING ON MONDAY PLEASE TEXT 504-874-5999 OR EMAIL EDGASKELL@BOCAGERC.ORG. THANKS!
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SOME DRAWS REVISED
GIRLS 16 DOUBLES REVISED DUE TO A TEAM OMITTED. 7/6 5:45PM GIRLS 10'S L1 & L2 AND BOYS L1 ORANGE BALL HAVE BEEN REVISED - WITH ONLY 2 PLAYERS IN EACH DRAW PLAYERS WILL PLAY 2 OUT OF 3 MATCHES ALL ON SUNDAY. FIRST ROUND TIMES ARE UP. 7/6 - 6:05PM
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
DOUBLES SIGN UP WILL END 7/5 WEDNESDAY NIGHT 8PM SO WE CAN PUBLISH DOUBLES DRAWS THURSDAY. IF YOU ENTERED DOUBLES BUT WERE NOT ABLE TO GET A PARTNER WE WILL REFUND YOUR DOUBLES FEE AT REGISTRATION.
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TIMES POSTED
FIRST ROUND TIMES ARE POSTED FOR SINGLES. SINGLES ROUNDS 1 & 2 PLAY FRIDAY. SOME DOUBLES WILL PLAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON BUT STILL WAITING ON A COUPLE OF PARTNERS. CONSOLATION WILL START SATURDAY. GIRLS ORANGE 1 & 2 WILL PLAY ON THE WEEKEND.
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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10 PLAYERS PLAYING 12 DOUBLES
IMPORTANT NOTICE - IF ANY PLAYER IN THE 10'S GREEN DOT IS ALLOWED TO PLAY IN 12 DOUBLES, THEY CAN STILL PLAY 10 GREEN IN FUTURE TOURNAMENTS BUT WILL NOT EARN ANY MORE POINTS IN GREEN. TO GET THIS WAIVER YOU MUST TEXT DIANA BEAUREGARD AT THE LTA OFFICE 225-572-4456 TO ASK FOR THIS ABILITY TO PLAY 12 DOUBLES.
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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. I can also pair doubles teams up after the entry deadline but before draws come out on Tuesday.
Ella Ruth Klug (12s) is looking for a doubles partner. Contact Sara Klug 318-732-9033. Madison Piedra looking for G16 doubles partner & Mitchell Piedra for B12 - Call Mary Beth Piedra 334-790-2472 Michael Simpson is looking for B18 doubles partner - Call Tracy 318-451-8802. Keating Landry looking for a B14 doubles partner- call Peggy 504-319-7344.
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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, SOCKS, ETC. SLEEVELESS SHIRTS FOR BOYS ARE NOT PERMITTED. 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!
more info
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COURT SURFACES
BOYS AND GIRLS 10'S ORANGE BALL WILL PLAY ON THE BOCAGE HARD COURTS. BOYS AND GIRLS 10 GREEN DOT AND 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 ORANGE BALL DIVISION 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. Rackets used in 10 and under ORANGE BALL matches may not be any longer than 25 inches long! GREEN DOT BALL DIVISION WILL PLAY ON THE CLAY COURTS ALSO WITH SHORT SET SCORING.
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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 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
PENN 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, POP TENNIS, SWIMMING
WEATHER PERMITTING SATURDAY 6-9PM:*PIZZA PARTY AT THE POOL! *POP TENNIS & 4 SQUARE FUN TENNIS EVENT WITH PRIZES! *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 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%7Cbjobjoc%60119.00-199.00%60USD%60false%606%607/7/17%607/10/17%606/28/17&app=resvlink&stop_mobi=yes
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Scoring for all 10s events
The 10U division will be Green Level 1 and Orange level 2
& 1 within the new Youth Progression system parameters. Green level 10's
will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up
to 29" racquet.
Orange 1 & 2 levels will play on a 60' court with orange balls.
The required scoring format for all 10's singles matches, shall be the best of
two short sets - Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a
set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set
tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
NO COACHING ALLOWED
FOR 10’S DIVISIONS BECAUSE OF SHORT SETS & 7-PT MATCH TIEBREAK.
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Link to LTA website for Youth Progression
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The USTA Southern Section and
the Louisiana Tennis Association requires a signed release covering all
entrants in USTA Southern Section events. The release must be signed by the
entrant and parent or guardian of any entrant who is a minor.
Link to form:
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Louisiana Sanctioned Tournament Evaluation:
To complete this form,
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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 Sunday, July 2, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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