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 THE HENDERSONVILLE COUNTRY CLUB - HCC (1860 Hebron Rd, Laurel Park NC. 28739 828-692-2261). OR KENMURE COUNTRY CLUB - KCC - (100 KENMURE DRIVE, FLAT ROCK NC.). PLEASE SHOW UP AT THE SITE THAT YOU ARE PLAYING AT FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH one half hour prior to scheduled time.
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FIRST MATCH CHECK IN
PLEASE CHECK IN AT THE SITE WHERE YOUR FIRST MATCH IS SCHEDULED TO BE PLAYED
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DRAW TIMES UPDATED
Please check the draws for new start times!!!
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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. 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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FRIDAY'S START TIME
Matches will begin as early as Noon on Friday 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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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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SCHEDULING CONFLICTS
If you have any scheduling conflicts please E-MAIL THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. Please know that there is limited flexibility if you are playing two events.
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STRINGNING SERVICE
They have racquet stringing on site at HRC if needed.
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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. A player may play 2 gender events, but only one mixed doubles event. Maximum 2 events per person.
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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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Court Surface
Matches will be played on outdoor clay courts. In the case of inclement weather all matches will move to indoor hard courts.
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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 10, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700087917 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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