This tournament is not sanctioned and will not count for ranking by the governing organization.
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THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Live for John! Memorial Scholarship Doubles Tournament. Your generosity is truly appreciated, and we hope everyone had a great time. Final results are posted. For some candid pics, visit the ATC Facebook page later today!
Remember, donations of any size at any time are welcome to the scholarship fund. Mail to: Lamar High School Tennis Booster Club P. O. Box 122487 Arlington, TX 76012
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN & PLAYER LUNCH
Plan to arrive at least 15-30 minutes before your first match. We have goodies and door prize tickets for you when you check in! Also, remember the player lunch (yummy McAlister's Deli Sandwiches) served from 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM!
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DRAWS POSTED
Draws are now posted for this tournament. No draws were seeded, with draw placement determined randomly by the tournament software. Reminder that the format for each match is a six-game set, no ad. Good luck, and prepare to have FUN!
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COMPETITORS
To find your name, use the DROP DOWN menu under Competitors.
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DEADLINE PASSED
The deadline for this tournament has passed. If you missed the deadline, please email atc@arlingtontx.gov to see if we can squeeze you in the tournament!
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LIVE FOR JOHN!
Welcome to
the Live for John Memorial Scholarship Doubles Tournament, October 15, at
Arlington Tennis Center, honoring Lamar High School Varsity Tennis Team and
Orchestra member, John Cookson, who passed away in May, 2015.
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JOHN COOKSON
John Cookson was an honor
student at Lamar, a gifted cellist with the Lamar High School Orchestra and a
member of the Lamar Varsity Tennis Team. John was also a Texas Rangers fan, and
he loved his job with the Ranger organization as a parking lot attendant. John
passed away in a tragic drowning accident in May 2015. The loss to his family,
friends and classmates was, and is, immeasurable, but they have turned their
grief into goodness. This scholarship tournament is a tribute to John, and will
become an enduring homage, aiding future Lamar students who will never
experience the joy of knowing John, but who receive the benefits from the
scholarship fund celebrating his life.
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ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
The Lamar
Tennis and Orchestra Booster Clubs, along with supporters from John’s family,
circle of friends, and local sponsors, have come together to offer a day of
celebration to honor John, with all net proceeds designated for tennis and
orchestra student scholarships. The
entry fee includes a day of DOUBLES FUN on the court, music by the Lamar High
School Orchestra (weather permitting), turkey sandwiches from McAlister’s Deli, a
commemorative T-shirt by DFW INK, tennis towel and other gifts from Arlington Tennis Center, along with door
prizes (must be present to win), also donated by Arlington Tennis Center. Note: Door prize tickets are free with
registration, but donations (in exchange for door prize tickets) to the John
Cookson Scholarship Fund are welcome.
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HOW TO REGISTER
Registration for the Live for
John! Memorial Scholarship Doubles Tournament is done exclusively through this
website. - If you are not a USTA member, just set up a USTA account (it’s FREE),
and use that number to register. - The total cost is $25 per player ($50 per
team), which includes a non-refundable $3 fee per player for TennisLink (USTA’s
registration system). - You should register with a partner by indicating your partner's name at registration, which means you will need your partner's USTA number. If you are unsure that you registered with a partner, email atc@arlingtontx.gov, and we will check for you. - If you sign up without a partner (not recommended), we will pair you
with someone at random, if available. - This is a non-sanctioned tournament and will not count
for ranking. - Remember to indicate your T-shirt size when you register!
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AWARDS
Awards will be offered for 1st, 2nd and Consolation (3rd for Round Robins).
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DIVISIONS and FORMAT
The format for all matches
will be one six-game set, no ad, tie-break at six all, First Match Loser
Consolation. Small divisions of three or four teams will play Round Robins. Divisions that have only one or two teams (of course, they will ALL make for this tournament!) will be combined with other divisions. Divisions offered are: - Women’s Open Doubles (age 15+) - Men’s Open Doubles (age 15+) - Mixed Open Doubles (age 15+) - Girls' Doubles (age 11-14) - Boys' Doubles (age 11-14) - Mixed Doubles (age 11-14)
The Open divisions are for adult players, as well as high school varsity players. Youth age 11-14 who are Qualified as Champs or Super Champs should also enter the adult Open divisions.
The youth divisions for Boys, Girls and Mixed age 11-14 are for non-qualified players.
Draws will be posted by 12:00
PM noon on Thursday, October 13.
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SEEDING
We do not anticipate that any draws will be seeded. If information about skill levels is available before the draws are done, we will make every effort to separate higher level players in the early rounds of each draw.
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SCHEDULE
All matches are tentatively
scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center. Matches will not begin
before 8:00 AM on Saturday, October 15. If the tournament is HUGE, the
tournament may carry over into Sunday for some draws, but they will not begin
until 12:00 PM on Sunday, October 16, if that date is used.
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DEADLINE
The deadline for this
tournament is Sunday, October 9, 11:59 PM. Remember to indicate your T-shirt
size when you register!
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WITHDRAWALS and REFUNDS
We sincerely hope that you do
not need to withdraw from the tournament! If you do, and your withdrawal is before the 10/9 deadline, you may withdraw on line, and TennisLink will not charge your credit card (other than the $3 processing fee that is non-refundable).. If your withdrawal is after the deadline, you will need to email us at atc@arlingtontx.gov. If you do withdraw after the deadline, we ask that you consider allowing your entry fee to remain with the scholarship fund. Refunds are not eligible for withdrawals after 6:00 PM, Monday, October 10.
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SITE INFORMATION
All Matches are tentatively scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center. Alternate locations may be necessary, depending on number of tournament entrants.
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COURT MONITORS
We will not be using USTA officials for this tournament. However, we will have several qualified court monitors on hand to assist with any on court issues, which we will not have, of course!
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RAIN?
If rain is an issue, the
Lamar High School Orchestra will regrettably not be able to join us. And, rain
will certainly interfere with our tournament matches! However, we want EVERYONE to come,
rain or shine, and enjoy the lunch (under the tents), gift bags, door prizes
and great community and conversation. The celebration details may be adjusted
for weather, but we will still have a grand time!
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DONATIONS
Whether you participate in
the tournament or not, donations for the John Cookson Scholarship Fund are
always welcome. Please make all checks payable to the Lamar High School Tennis
Booster Club, and mail to:
Lamar High School Tennis
Booster Club
P. O. Box 122487
Arlington, TX 76012
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LIVE FOR JOHN! FACEBOOK PAGE
For more information on the
Live for John! / John Cookson Scholarship Fund, please visit the fund’s Facebook
page: www.facebook.com/LiveforJohn.
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SPONSORS
This event would not be
possible without the support of John’s family, friends and local sponsors,
including: - Lamar High School Tennis Booster Club - Lamar High School Orchestra Booster Club - Arlington Tennis Center - DFW INK - All American Awards
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PLAYER AMENITIES
Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to offer special amenities for our guests: - Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see. - Scorekeepers: Scorekeepers are located on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes. - Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. - Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.
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DINING
Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants (almost every conceivable type of restaurant within two minutes), a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic, Rice Wok) are within one-three blocks of ATC.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark. If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium and Globe Life (Texas Rangers) Park.
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ADVANCE PLANNING
- Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot) at ATC. If alternate sites are used for this event, it is the responsibility of the player's guests (players are not age eligible for alcoholic beverages) to learn in advance the facility's policy regarding alcoholic beverages, and abide by those policies. - Cell Phones: Please note that players and guests may NOT use cell phones on court or at the tournament desk. Turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation. - Dress Code: We require that players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), with no bare stomachs / abdomens. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. As determined by the Tournament Director, Referee and/or site managers, attire with offensive, suggestive or disrespectful images or language will not be allowed. Players and spectators who do not dress appropriately will be required to adjust their attire. The dress code applies to players and spectators at all sites throughout the tournament. - Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the player's responsibility to learn in advance any regulations at specific facilities regarding pets, and to abide by those policies. - Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the responsibility of age eligible players (or their guests) to learn in advance the smoking policies at specific facilities regarding smoking, and to abide by those policies. - Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time, at any site. - Water: Water coolers are not placed on court at Arlington Tennis Center or on alternate site courts. If playing at Arlington Tennis Center, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio and players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop. In addition, while water will not be on court at the court at alternate sites, all alternate sites have ice and water (some have additional concession for purchase) available for players at those sites. Regardless, Players are encouraged to bring their own water to their matches.
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This is a non-sanctioned Charity tournament, benefitting the
John Cookson Scholarship Fund.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to USTA Members, USTA Members who have an expired membership and Non-USTA Members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 9, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time.
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