USTA National Opens

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The USTA requires a signed medical release covering all entrants in USTA National events. The release must be signed by the entrant and parent or guardian. Click on the link to get the form. It is now too late to mail it, but you may fax it to the Arkansas Tennis Association at 501-223-0531 until noon Friday, 6/29. At this time is would be best to bring the signed form with you to registration. You will not be allowed to start your match without a medical release on file. more info

New USTA Regulations require that you MUST check-in by the time your match is scheduled. For example, if 6 matches are scheduled at 11:30 am, ALL matches scheduled at that time will be called and the lateness clock will start for any players who have not checked in (even if only a few courts are available). The referee will determine the order that matches will be put on the court, but a player DOES NOT escape the latemess penalty just because his/her match is not one of the first matches from that time group sent out to the court. The check-in desk will be open at least 30 minutes before the first matches every day. DON'T BE DEFAULTED -- BE SURE YOU CHECK-IN BY YOUR SCHEDULED TIME! This does not mean sitting outside within calling distance -- it means reporting in to the check-in desk in the tournament room.

When you check in, you should be ready to go on the court. This means you should have on your match clothing and have your racquets, water jug, etc. with you. It is not the time to grab a late snack or visit the restroom. After check in, the several matches will be considered "on deck" and asked to stay in the tournament room until their court is assigned. Other players who have checked in but not "on deck" must stay in the patio area outside the tournament room. The lateness clock will start if your match is called and you have checked in and "disappeared" from the area.

The site for all matches is the Burns Park Tennis Center, 4000 Joe Poch Lane, N. Little Rock, AR, 72118, less than a mile from Exit 150 off of I-40. The pro shop phone number is 501-791-8585. You may call the pro shop to check on practice courts, get information on stringing, etc. If you call at a time that the shop is unattended, DO NOT leave a message -- call back at another time. During the tournament please remember that we are GUESTS at this facility and PICK UP AFTER YOURSELF -- there are plenty of trash cans available. Please keep access to the tournament room and the posted drawsheets open for everyone and do not block these areas with chairs or a racquet bag obstacle course.

Registration will be Friday, June 29, from 3:00-6:00 pm at the Burns Park Tennis Center tournament room. A player meeting will be held at 6:15 on the Stadium Court. This will be a good opportunity to find a doubles partner if you have not yet paired up.

Please come prepared to play in accord with the following dress code that will be enforced during this event. Players may not wear tank tops, shirts with cutoff sleeves, shirts with inappropriate messages, boxers showing, spaghetti straps, tube tops, bare midriffs (the bottom of the shirt must meet the top of the shorts or skirt), rolled down waistbands, etc. or you will be asked to change to appropriate tennis attire. The point penalty system for lateness will apply if your match is called and you are not ready.

Beginning Friday during registration at 3:00 pm, the tournament desk phone number is 501-681-3188. This number is for use in case of emergency, during rain delays, etc. DO NOT leave a message on the phone -- continue to call until someone answers. For information on stringing, practice courts, etc. call the Burns Park Pro Shop -- 501-791-8585.

Lunches will be provided (for players only) on Saturday and Sunday from 11:30 - 1:00. In addition, an on site vendor offers a limited lunch menu, snacks, and drinks for parents, coaches, and other spectators.

Doubles sign-ups will remain open until 9 am on Saturday, June 30. Many players who signed up online did not show on the doubles list sent by the USTA, so if you want to play doubles please send an e-mail to tennis.t@sbcglobal.net and we will add you to the list. You must make your own partnership -- partners will not be assigned. If you have agreed to play with a particular player, let us know now. You may pair up after arrival but must notify us before the deadline. Unpaired players will not be put in the draw.

We will have an athletic trainer from Select Physical Therapy of Little Rock on site during singles play throughout the tournament.

The match schedule is shown for the entire tournament. Always check online or on the draw sheet board behind the tournament room for official match times. These times may change in the event of rain and it will be your responsibility to check the schedule for changes if we have rain delays.

Our host hotel is the Wyndham Riverfront in N. Little Rock - 501-371-9000 or 866-657-4458. Ask for the Arkansas Tennis Association corporate rate, $79/night. Take the Broadway exit off of I-30, then west on Broadway several blocks to Maple, turn left to the Hotel at 2 Riverfront Pl. The hotel is 3-4 miles from the Burns Park playing site. Call during normal business hours and make your reservations as soon as possible; rooms may be tight due to numerous other functions during this time period.

Both Boy's and Girl's draws are full based on the USTA player selection process. Playing spots are expected to open before the tournament draws are completed and a number of players now shown as alternates will then be accepted. Additional late entries have been added. The list in order will be posted asap.

If you have been accepted and must withdraw from the tournament, please notify us IMMEDIATELY at 501-922-9622 or tennis.t@sbcglobal.net. Most important -- this is only fair to the other players waiting to get into the tournament and will help them avoid excessive travel costs.

Practice courts may be reserved for a charge at Burns Park -- call 501-791-8585. Indoor courts will be available at Burns Park for $8 per 1/2 hour starting June 30. Unreserved outdoor practice courts will be available free of charge, space available (limited) starting on June 30.

Hitting partners are listed at the Burns Park pro shop -- call 501-791-8585 and ask for the names and numbers of pros on their list. In addition, Shannon Stough, a recent University of Virginia graduate, is in town this summer until beginning med school this fall. Shannon was a 4-year member of the women's team and can be reached at 501-655-9648. Her rates are $15/30 min. or $30/hr.

We will post important tournament notices and information updates on this page. Be sure to check frequently for notices relating to the tournament. It is YOUR responsibility to keep up with information on alternates, registration, player's meetings, check-in procedures, doubles sign-ups, schedules, and other messages about the tournament as they are posted.

For entry, use the USTA Registration System.

Level 2

This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.