Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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MATCH PLAY UPDATE AS OF SATURDAY 5:30 PM
All Saturday matches in progress will be completed at the site where play was suspended. PLAY WILL BEGIN AT 7:00 AM. Sunday morning
All Sunday times are posted on the website.
ALL EXTRA DRAW MATCHES ARE CANCELLED.
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EXTRA DRAWS
Extra draws will be offered in divisions with enough entrants. Extra draws will not begin until Sunday. These times will be posted by 7:00pm Saturday night.
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PARENT EDUCATION AND SPORTSMANSHIP
Parents are suggested to watch this short educational and sportsmanship video
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The USTA Southern Section 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.
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FORMAT AND SCORING
The format is Full Feed-In Consolation (through Quarterfinals)
The main draw will be finished, but consolation finals will not be played. 10 and Under division will be Green Level1 within the new youth progression system parameters. Boys and Girls 10s will play on the 78 foot court using GREEN low compression balls and up to 29 inch racquet. The required scoring format for 10 Singles matches, shall be the best of 2 short sets . Ad scoring (first to 4 and win by 2), with a Set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) At 4-4 in each set, and a Set tliebreak(first to 7 and win by 2) in lieu of 3rd set. 12-18 singles format is 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Independent draw format is 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of a third.
Level 3 tournaments shall have 2, balanced draws in each age division. If entire draw number is under 24 (23 and under) one draw will be used instead.
If using 2 16 draws, they will be determined by the use of the waterfall system. Seeding will be done before the waterfall system process.
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10 AND UNDER DIVISION
The 10 U Division will be GREEN LEVEL 1 within the new Youth Progression system parameters. Boys and Girls 10's Green Level 1 will play on the full court using GREEN low compression balls. and up to 29 inch racquet. The required scoring format for 10 singles matches, shall be the best of 2 short sets. Ad scoring, (first to 4 and win by 2), with a Set Tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2),At 4-4 in each set, and a Set Tiebreak( first to 7 and win by 2) in lieu of the 3rd set.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern office for proof of US citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not.
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PLAYING SITES
RIDGELAND TENNIS CENTER - RTC - 201 McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-853-1115
PARHAM BRIDGES TENNIS CENTER - PB - 5055 Old Canton Rd., Jackson, MS 39211 601-956-1105
COUNTRY CLUB OF JACKSON - CCJ - 345 St. Andrews Drive Jackson, MS 39211
THE CLUB AT TOWNSHIP - CAT - 151 South Lake Avenue Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-790-2200
RESERVOIR YMCA - RY - 6023 Lakeshore Park, Brandon, MS 39042 - Phone: 601-992-9118
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HOST HOTEL
CABOT LODGE NORTH - 120 Dyess Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone : Direct (601)957-0757 Toll free (800)342-2268 Rate: $94
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MANDATORY CHECK-IN
Mandatory check-in for the tournament will be Friday night, April 21st, from 5 PM to 7 PM at RIDGELAND TENNIS CENTER, 201 A McClellan Dr Ridgeland, MS 39157. If you are absolutely unable to make the Friday night check-in, you must check in at RIDGELAND TENNIS CENTER 1 hour before your first match.
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LUNCH
Lunch will be served by Papa John's at Ridgeland Tennis Center and Parham Bridges Tennis Center only from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM on Saturday.
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TOURNAMENT LEVEL
This is a level 3 Mississippi tournament and a LEVEL 3 Southern tournament.
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DRAW SIZE
Each event will be limited to a draw size of 32
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SIGNING UP FOR 2 DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter 2 divisions with these guidelines: 1. Players selected to both age divisions for which they apply, will automatically be selected to the older age division. They are removed from the other age division. 2. Players not selected to either division remain on the alternate lists for both divisions, but are obligated to play in the division in which they first get in. They are then removed from the Alternate list in the other division. 3. Players selected to one age division are removed from the alternate list of the division in which they were not selected. 4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made. The selection process is very fast and the guidelines will be followed precisely. If you feel you made an incorrect decision during the entry process, you can edit your registration until the closing deadline.
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SELECTION PROCESS
USTA SOUTHERN will provide selection list. Players will be selected directly from the USTA Southern Standings List in the age division in which they apply. Players will no longer be considered for selection based on their lower age division standing. The names of the players who have been selected appear as COMPETITORS.
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ALTERNATE LIST
The Alternate List is made at the time of Selection according to the Southern Standing List at that time. PLEASE NOTE!!! WE CANNOT CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE ALTERNATE LIST. ONCE THE ALTERNATE LIST HAS BEEN POSTED, THIS IS THE ORDER THAT IS USED FOR THE TOURNAMENT. Alternates are listed in the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE. (This is not updated). The ALTERNATE LIST is updated as soon as someone withdraws. IF NO ONE WITHDRAWS, THERE IS NOTHING TO UPDATE. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if the ALTERNATE LIST has changed. The tournament makes every effort to contact an alternate if he/she is selected to play in the tournament. Make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament is not responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Because ALTERNATES are not selected in the initial process we cannot process your credit card. Your acceptance is not final until entry fee has been received. It is your duty to notify us if you have reached "the point of no return" for traveling. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moment's notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternate list if you know you cannot travel. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event, we assume you can still attend.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
On site alternates must inform the Referee, in person, they are on site. The official On-Site Alternate List for each age group is ordered according to the Official Alternate List posted in the weeks leading up to the event. On-Site Alternates MUST CHECK-IN Saturday morning with the REFEREE at the respective sites, Parham Bridges or Ridgeland Tennis Center. After this it is a waiting game. If a player does not show up for hi/her FIRST match or withdraws before playing his/her FIRST match, the first player on the On-Site Alternate List is notified. On-Site alternates must be ON-SITE when called, or the next player on the list is notified.
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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 get a confirmation number - KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number you will not have proof that you withdrew. Alll withdrawals AFTER entries closemust also be sent in writing by email to ridigelandtennis@belllsouth.net. Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date must withdraw by email by Saturday, April 15, 11:59pm. Withdrawals after this date will not be refunded the entry fee. PLEASE contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot come. An official withdrawal MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net. You will receive a penalty unless you have a documented medical excuse faxed/emailed to us at the time of withdrawal. You will not receive a refund no matter the excuse. If you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee at Ridgeland Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it is counted as a "No Show". No telephone withdrawals are accepted. You must see the Head Referee in person or it will be counted as a "No Show", which carries 5 suspension points.
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SEEDING
Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations and will be provided by Southern with the selection list.
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ALTERNATE INFO
The Alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize you cannot come. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if their alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status does change to having the opportunity to be in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your USTA membership profile, or email us at ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net with updated info such as cell phone numbers, email addresses, etc.
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EXTRA DRAWS
All extra draw times will not be available on the web until 8:00 PM SATURDAY NIGHT.. All extra draw play will begin on Sunday..
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PRACTICE COURTS
Ridgeland Tennis Center (201-A McClelland Drive, Ridgeland, MS, 39157. Phone 601-853-1115), and Parham Bridges Tennis Center (5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211, Phone 601-956-1105) can be used Friday night and early in the mornings before play begins. Castlewoods (100 Castlewood Blvd., Brandon, MS 39047. Phone 601-992-5993). Call to reserve a court. Winners Circle Park 100 Winners Circle , Flowood,MS 39232
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TIMES
Play begins on Saturday, April 22nd. First match start times and sites are posted on-line Thursday, April 20th. Each day players are to report to their respective match sites 30 minutes before their scheduled matches. Draws will be published April 21st.
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RIDGELAND TOURISM INFORMATION
Please visit the Ridgeland tourism website,www.visitridgeland.com , for information on restaurants, hotels and local attractions in the Ridgeland area
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