FRIDAY RAIN DELAY - SATURDAY UPDATES
SOME DOUBLES MATCHES ARE RESCHEDULED. SINGLES MATCHES ARE THE SAME. DOUBLE CHECK YOUR DRAWS & TIMES.
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TOURNAMENT DESK PHONE
225-924-2122
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LATEST UPDATE
FRIDAY & SATURDAY DRAWS & TIMES ARE POSTED. DOUBLES WILL PLAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON. SINGLES WILL START SATURDAY MORNING 8 AM. ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT BOCAGE ON CLAY. SOUTHERN HAS APPROVED THAT SOME PLAYERS MAY PLAY 3 SINGLES MATCHES ON SATURDAY IN B14, B16, B18, & G14 SINGLES DRAWS.
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PLAYER CHECK IN / PRACTICE COURTS
PLAYERS MAY CHECK IN STARTING 3PM FRIDAY ON THE BALCONY OR 30 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST ROUND MATCH TIME. PRACTICE/WARM UP COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUT THE TOURNAMENT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. CHECK IN THE PRO SHOP FOR COURT ASSIGNMENTS. CLOTHING RULES APPLY!
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LATE ENTRIES
DUE TO COMPUTER ISSUES LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL 6PM TONIGHT. PLAYERS ARE ALSO LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNERS. TO ENTER TODAY PLAYERS MUST EMAIL EDGASKELL@BOCAGE.ORG WITH NAME, DATE OF BIRTH, USTA #, AGE DIVISION PLAYING AND DOUBLES PARTNER IF ANY. USTA MEMBERSHIP MUST BE CURRENT. ENTRY FEE CAN BE PAID AT CHECK IN.PLAYERS MUST PLAY IN THE SAME AGE DIVISION IN DOUBLES AS SINGLES.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Players will be selected for Southern L1, L1A, L2, and L3 Tournaments ONLY from the most recent Southern Standing List of the division of the tournament; players will no longer be selected from the next-younger division Southern Standing List. Doubles Selection Criteria (Doubles play in the division selected for Singles) 1. Both players have been selected in singles 2. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with an alternate 3. Both players are alternates 4. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with no singles entry 5. Alternate and no singles entry 6. Neither are entered in singles Please contact Tournament Director directly via email if you are only playing doubles.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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SUBSCRIBE TO TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATIONS - PLAYERS MUST "OPT IN"
SUBSCRIBE TO TOURNAMENT COMMUNICATIONS - PLAYERS MUST "OPT IN" Tennis Link (Tournament Directors) are now able to send emails and/or texts straight to you! You must "opt in" during registration in the Event Communications area or you may also do so on your "My Tennis page" after event registration (detailed instructions are provided). Communication is limited to 30 days after the close of the event and to only the players who have opted in.
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION Check this website throughout the day for important information & updates. DO NOT USE THE iPhone MOBILE APP...IT DOES NOT PROVIDE TOURNAMENT INFORMATION POSTED DURING THE TOURNAMENT!
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA SOUTHERN PARENT & JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR
GUARDIAN for every player. This form is two pages and must be presented at the
time of tournament registration. Please click the "more info" tab to
download a copy of the Medical Release Form and bring this completed form with
you to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court
without this signed release: more info
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
DOUBLES MATCHES START FRIDAY 5:30PM. SINGLES MATCHES START SATURDAY 8:00AM. COURTS AVAILABLE FOR WARM UP FRIDAY 4PM AND 7:00AM SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT BOCAGE ON CLAY.
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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.
Eadan Waters looking for G10 doubles partner - email Lori A. Waters - lwaters@irpinolaw.com Tygen Goldammer needs B14 doubles partner - email Tiffany Goldammer - tiffanygoldammer@me.com or cell 612-720-8162. Ben Heflin looking for partner in B18 doubles - call Jay Heflin - (501) 772-2846 or email JMHeflin@BIRDANDBEARCOMPANIES.COM. Doubles partner needed for Avery Young (G12s). Contact Adam Young - (318) 347-2719 Cell or email adam@davidtoms.com. Kathryn Elberson looking for G10 doubles partner - contact Margaret Elberson at melberson1973@gmail.com.
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TENNIS CLOTHING RULES
90% WHITE TENNIS ATTIRE MUST BE WORN BY ALL PLAYERS AT BOCAGE. 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. CLOTHING RULE APPLIES TO PRACTICE COURTS ALSO. THANK YOU!
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SITES & COURT SURFACES
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT BOCAGE RACQUET CLUB - 7600 JEFFERSON HWY - BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 - 225-924-6273 ON CLAY. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR PHONE 504-874-5999
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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 GREEN DOT BALL 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.
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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. A TEN POINT MATCH TIEBREAK IS PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET. CONSOLATION DRAWS WILL BE A FEED IN THROUGH THE QUARTER FINALS. THERE IS A PLAYOFF FOR 3RD & 4TH PLACE. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL PLAY AN 6 GAME PRO SET WITH A 7 POINT TIE BREAK PLAYED AT 6 ALL.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
PENN REGULAR FELT BALL FOR MATCHES ON CLAY COURTS. PENN EXTRA DUTY FOR ANY MATCHES ON HARD COURTS.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE
ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR GREEN CARD ON FILE IN THE SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION OFFICE. TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ONE ON FILE CLICK MORE INFO OR GO TO http://southerntennis.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=default&uid&view_search=1&intloc=headernavsub2 IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE ON FILE FAX IT TO 770-368-9091 OR EMAIL IT TO howard@sta.usta.com
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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"
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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. CLICK MORE INFO OR PASTE THIS LINK INTO A BROWSER: http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/638/15/southern_parent_and_junior_medical_release_0113.pdf
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CLOVERLEAF SUITES HOTEL - TOURNAMENT HOTEL
CLOVERLEAF SUITES HOTEL 5522 CORPORATE BLVD BATON ROUGE, LA 70808 225-927-5630 1 BEDROOM SUITE $99; 2 BEDROOM SUITE $149
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Player Gift party, prizes, & Hotel discount! Modified Feed
in Consolation, 3rd & 4th place playoff in Singles! ON-LINE
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