Mon, 9/10 Update!:
The tournament this weekend will be cancelled due to the projected path Hurricane Florence. We are looking at possible dates to reschedule this fall/early winter. Credit cards will not be processed. Questions?: Contact Tari Ann Toro-Steinmetz at tari.ann.toro@wilmingtonnc.gov
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Draw Size
Each draw will be limited
to 16 players with a Feed in thru Quarterfinals (FICQ); with a 3/4 playoff
match.
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Start Time
Play
will be on Saturday and Sunday only for this tournament.
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Selection Process
Players will be selected based on the most recent published
NC standing list. Effective 1/2018, Level 4 (NC L4) for age groups 14U-18U (L4
12U players must have established tournament standing):
Player must have one of the following:
-Some NC/other state standing
-A verifiable player record, i.e. JTT, High School, Middle School, other
district/sectional rank
The names of players who have been selected will appear as
"Competitors" after the tournament deadline when selections are made.
Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.
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L5 Eligibility Information BG 12s-18s
Players will be selected based on the
most recent end of month's published NC standing list. Players cannot have standing in the top 100 in their respective age
division. The names of players who have been
selected will appear as “Competitors” after the tournament deadline when
selections are made. Contact us
immediately if you realize that you cannot participate. Please click link below for more information.
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SPORTSMANSHIP REMINDER
In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is
essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules,
playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete this
weekend abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the
link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated
Matches". Good luck to all the competitors this weekend! Thank you!
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TENNIS PARENT ALERT/MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
No player will be allowed to compete in the tournament
unless this form is filled out. Please turn in prior to first match.
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10U Youth Tennis Progression
This tournament is
considered an Orange L2 event for 10U players. For more
information on the Youth Tennis Progression and the quest for stars and
trophies.
“New for 2018:
This Level 5 Boys/Girls 12U singles draw is tagged for Green Level 1 Youth
Player Progression Stars/Trophies.”Please click on the following link: more info
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Tournament Voucher Program
ATTENTION All JTT
and High School Players! Please click the link below to find out how
you may be eligible for a free entry fee.
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New for 2018
This
Level 5 Boys/Girls 12U singles draw is tagged for Green Level 1 Youth Player
Progression Stars/Trophies.”
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Definition of “Waterfall” method of creating draws;
this option
is for Level 3 & L5 tournaments that are not near a competing Level 4 tournament,
and are at facilities that have the courts, with prior approval of NCTA office. Players will earn standing points for
the event level they play; In order of standings, Waterfall Draws:
Two balanced draws:
Red Draw; 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32.
White Draw;2,3,6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31.
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REFUNDS
No refunds will be given after entries close.
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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 the website often for updated match times. PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS.
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FORMAT AND SCORING 2 out of 3 sets (10pt Coman tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set). The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation).
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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.
Factors to consider in seeding (taken from “Friend at Court”)
Seedings merely represent the Committee’s subjective ratings of the various players’ chances of winning the tournament. These ratings may not be based on whim, caprice, or hunches, but instead shall be justified by a reasonable amount of factual evidence, including, but not limited to, rankings, current records, types of surface, and particularly head to head encounters. Two outstanding doubles players playing together for the first time should be considered for a place on the seeded list.
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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 both be sent in writing by email (to the Tournament Director’s address above) and by phone to the tournament site. Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee.
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LIMITED DRAWS AND SELECTION PROCESS Limited Draws: All divisions will be limited to 16 players. The Tournament Director also reserves the right to allow more players into a division than the entry limit if possible.
Selection Process: The top players applying from the USTA/NC most current standings list will be selected into the draw. Selections will be posted no later than the Monday after the deadline at 5:00 PM. The names of players who have been selected will appear as “Competitors.”
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ALTERNATES
The alternates by event report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate. It is the alternates’ responsibility to check the website to see if your alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status does change providing the correct information is on your membership profile. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately.
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DIRECTIONS: The tournament will be held at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park. It is located at 3405-A Park Avenue. Wilmington, NC 28403.
If you are driving from the Raleigh/Chapel Hill/Durham area: Take I-40 East. Then merge onto US-117/S/NC 132 S/N. College Rd. Turn right onto Oleander Dr/US-76. Turn right onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left and make your first left. At the stop sign, make a left and you will see the tennis courts and tennis clubhouse where the check-in is on your right.
From Charlotte area: Merge onto US-74 E towards NC-27. Then merge onto US-76 East via the exit on the left toward Wilmington/State Port/Carolina Beach/Kure Beach. Make a slight right onto US-76. Left onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left.
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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 9, 2018 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: 700097318 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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