12:10 p.m.--Continued Heavy Drizzle, delayed until 2:30 PM.
Play is delayed 6.5 hours. 8 a.m. matches check in at 2:30 PM. All others check in 5 hours later than originally scheduled time as we are going to short sets and expect to catch up a bit. Further updates around 1:00 PM. USTA has told us to wait until 2:00 PM for full cancellation of the tournament.
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Weather Updates--as needed--will be posted at approximately 5:30 a.m.
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Sat: 3:00 p.m.-- Tournament Canceled for the Day
All consolation matches are cancelled. We will be re-scheduling all main draw matches for tomorrow in hopes of completing the tournament on Sunday. Please check back this evening for tomorrow's match times. And also check back first thing in the morning for any weather updates.
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Sat: 2:00 p.m.--Play suspended at all sites. See below for details.
WRTF--Players on the court at the time of stoppage and those who had checked and were waiting on a court, report back at 3:15. MCC--Players on the court at the time of stoppage and those who had checked and were waiting on a court, report back at 3:15. MHS--Players on the court at the time of stoppage and those who had checked and were waiting on a court, report back at 3:30. Baylor--Players on the court at the time of stoppage and those who had checked and were waiting on a court, report back at 3:30
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Sat, 10:00--WRTF & MCC delayed until 12:30
Players that were on the court when rain began, report back at 12:30. Players scheduled for 9:00 report at 12:30. All others check in 3 hrs. after originally scheduled time.
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Baylor (BU) & Midway (MHS) on Schedule
Neither Baylro nor Midway have gotten any rain and are on schedule.
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8:45--WRTF & MCC Play Suspended
Play is suspended at Waco Regional & MCC. Matches that were on court or those scheduledfor a 9 o"clock start should report back at 11:00. All others, report 2 hours later than originally scheduled. Check back frequently for updates.
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7:12--No rain. All matches on as scheduled.
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Weather Update--Sat: 5:26 a.m.
So far no rain. Matches on time at all sites. Check back her frequently for further updates.
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Twitter--In Case of Inclement Weather
For weather updates, you can follow us on twitter @WacoTennis. We will only use twitter in case of inclement weather.
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Tournament Desk: (254) 913-7147
The above is for all tournament related info. The club phone number listed on the website will be able to help with directions and such, but they will not have any information concerning draws, times, etc.
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Withdrawals
Any withdrawals must be emailed to the Tournament Director. In addition to player's name, please include which event and draw they are in. Also include the reason for withdrawal.
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Host Site: Waco Tennis & Fitness (WRTF)
Waco Tennis.& Fitness 900 Lake Shore Dr.Waco, TX 76708, Located 4.6 mi west of I-35, Exit 339 Ph: 254 753-7675.
Other Sites are:
more info
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Baylor Hurd Tennis Center (BU)
1612 S. University Parks Waco, TX 76798 For map:
more info
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Midway High School (MHS)
8200 Mars. Dr., Waco, TX 76712. For map:
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McClennan Community College (MCC)
McClennan Community College 1400 College Dr. Waco, TX 76708. Located .2 mi. south of Lake Shore Dr., approximately 5 minutes from Waco Tennis & Fitness. For Map:
more info
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Host Hotels--Please Note that the Hilton is Sold Out
Hilton Waco (Central and North--3 minutes from Baylor; 8-10 minutes from WRTF) 113 S. University Parks Waco, 76701 Rate: SOLD OUT!!!!! Ph: 254 754-8484 Promo Code: N3158554
Courtyard Marriott (Central and North--3 minutes from Baylor; 8-10 minutes from WRTF) 101 Washington Ave. Waco, 76701 Ph: 254 752-8686. Rate: $119.00 Promo Code: 591
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Other Accommodations
Downtown
(close to Baylor & WRTF): Hotel Indigo, 211 Clay Ave, Waco, TX 76706,
254-754-7000
Residence Inn, 501 S University Parks Dr. Waco,
TX, 254-714-1386
North (close to WRTF): Hampton
Inn & Suites Waco North, 4259 I-35, Waco, 76705, 254-412-1999
Fairfield Inn & Suites Waco North, 4257 I-35, Waco, 76705,
254-412-2535
Holiday Inn & Suites Waco North, 1801 N.
Development Blvd., Waco, 76705, 254-799-9997
South & West (close to Midway HS): Hampton Inn & Suites Waco South, 2501 Market
Place Dr. Waco, TX 76711, 254-662-9500
Springhill Suites Waco Woodway, 200 Colonnade Pkwy Woodway TX,
254-732-7979
La Quinta Inn & Suites Woodway, 6003 Woodway Dr Woodway TX, 254-772-0200
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Practice Courts
McLean/Penland: Intramural courts on Baylor Campus--5th Street between Marrs Mclean Gym and Penland Residence Hall. Five Minutes from Baylor Hurd; 12-15 minutes from MHS & RHS. 10 courts.
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USTA MEDICAL WAIVER AND MEDIA RELEASE FORM
USTA TX medical waiver and media release form is a USTA TX requirement to play in any Challenger, Championship Major Zone (CMZ), or Super Championship Major Zone (SCMZ).
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Challenger Information and Schedule
Check out the new Challenger Information page on our www.texas.usta.com website using the following link! Every Challenger tournament is listed with dates, locations, rules, formats, points, and directions on how to find ranking information!
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Challenger 2-Day (12s-18s) and Challenger 1-Day (10s) are now located on separate tournament homepages
The 10s Divisions for this Challenger can be found using the "more info" link. The Tournament ID number for the 10s homepage is 800045718.
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Youth Tennis Texas Website: For more information on Challenger, CMZ, or SCMZ schedules, and "Junior Know The Rules," please visit www.youthtennistexas.com
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Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."
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Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.
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USTA Texas "No Late Entries" Policy for Juniors Due to a new USTA Texas internal procedure, junior division players will NOT be able to register for a tournament after the online published deadline. We are aware that currently parents reach out via email or phone to the USTA Texas staff and/or tournament director requesting to be manually added to the tournament after online registration has closed. If a player misses the registration deadline, then he/she will not be permitted to participate in that tournament
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Registration Confirmation: As a parent or player it is your responsibility to assure registration in the event. Regardless if you register on the website or mobile app after completing the registration you should visit the USTA web driven site and confirm your registration by finding the player in the applicants list. If you select to skip this process please be aware that should any malfunctions of the system occur, players will not be granted late entrance in the event due to a system error.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, August 30, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central 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: 800045618 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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