Tournament Reports
Girls Alternates 6/17 1:30 Boys Alternates 6/18 1:30 First Match Info 6/17 4:30pm USTA Southern Medical Release
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CHAMPIONS
Congratulations to our champions of the Southern 14's: KATHERINE BUTLER and WOOD BENTON
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Congratulations also goes out to our tournament Sportsmanship Award winners: Rachael Fox and Jensen Martin.
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THANKS TO ALL PLAYERS
Just want to say thanks to all our players and parents and officials. I enjoyed spending time with you - sweating. Hope you all have found your way home safely, and we hope to see some of you back next year.
Carol
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WACKY WATERMELON WEDNESDAY
Mmmm.
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DEADLINE TO SIGN UP FOR ZONALS IS 6/28
The tournament homepage is 703927710 for the 14's. Information is in the player bag you received.
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ICE SCREAM-YOU SCREAM
Ice cream party tomorrow at JDS...TENTATIVELY scheduled for 11:00 and 2:00
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Doubles Scheduling
Doubles will start Sunday not before 12:30 PM, three rounds will be played 8-game pro set on Sunday.
Doubles Draws will be posted by 6:00 PM Saturday.
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ON SITE ALTERNATES
PLAYERS BE ON TIME. If you are late enough to cause a default, you will be replaced with an on site alternate and NOT BE ALLOWED INTO BACKDRAW.
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REGISTRATION
Registration is at JDS tennis center. 3280 North Ingle Place in Macon, GA
Hours of Registration.
Friday 4:00 PM until 6:30 PM.
Saturday 7:00 AM until 12:00 PM ( noon )
Sunday 7:00 AM until 12:00PM
When signing in, you will be asked to give a number to reach you at during the tournament. PLEASE make sure this is a number we can use if we are missing you at a site, or if we must change a match time, etc. ALSO you will need to fill out the medical release form AND NIKE WAIVER before stepping into the registration line. You can get the medical online but must sign the Nike waiver here. THANKS.
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DOUBLES
In order to make it easier and more efficient for players, we have set up another tournament ID and homepage just for doubles entries. The doubles tournament ID# 703503610
Entries for doubles will open on June 15 and the deadline for doubles entries is June 18 at 11:59 pm Central time. The tournament will not partner players for doubles. All players are responsible for finding his or her own partner. Players must sign up on the doubles tournament homepage before the doubles deadline. BOTH PARTNERS MUST SIGN UP ONLINE BEFORE THE DOUBLES DEADLINE. We will soon have a Facebook page set up to help players find a partner.
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FIRST MATCH TIME SHOULD BE POSTED BY 2:00 Wednesday
The link is above.
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DOUBLES, DOUBLES, TOIL, AND TROUBLES
There are a lot of players that have signed up and listed their partner, but their partner has not signed up themselves. Please make sure your partner is signed up as well
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NEW Please Read Very Important
Play for unseeded players (singles) will begin Saturday at 8:00 am.
Play for seeded players (singles) will begin on Sunday at 8:00 am.
Two rounds of main draw singles and one round of consolation will be played on Saturday.
One round of main draw singles, one round of consolation, and three rounds of doubles will be played on Sunday.
One round of main draw singles, two rounds of consolation will be played each day beginning on Monday.
One round of doubles will be played on Monday.
Saturday, the 26th is being kept in the schedule as a rain day.
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MATCH AND SCORING FORMAT *Note change
With the playing schedule for Singles has changed for the 14’s thru 18’s for the Southern Closed the scoring will be as follows:
Due to heat, we have modified the match play for Saturday
Sat: Main Draw and Consolation Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd
Sun: Main Draw and Consolation Best of 3 tiebreak sets
Mon: Main Draw Best of 3 tiebreak sets,
Consolation Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd (10 point Match tiebreak).
Tue: Main Draw Best of 3 tiebreak set
Consolation Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd (10 point Match tiebreak).
Wed: Main Draw Best of 3 tiebreak sets,
Consolation Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd ((10 point Match tiebreak).
Thur: Main Draw Best of 3 tiebreak sets,
Consolation Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd ((10 point Match tiebreak).
Fri: Main Draw and Consolation Best of 3 tiebreak sets,
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HYDRATE NOW
It is going to be very hot this tournament. Each of you needs to start increasing your fluid intake NOW.
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ADDITIONAL SEEDING INFO
Players with low Southern standings with National top 50 standing should be placed in the 1-4 Seeding.
Players iwth low Southern Standings with National top 51-100 standing should be seeded in the 5 thru 8.
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Medical Release Waiver
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. We cannot accept faxed copies either. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Players are not allowed on the court without this release. more info
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please Fax to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
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"Nike Junior Qualifying Event"
The Nike Junior Tour (NJT) is a worldwide series of junior singles tournaments for Boys and Girls in the 12 and 14 age groups. There are currently 28 countries participating in the NJT, representing over 60,000 players. Former NJT International Masters participants include Rafal Nadal, Juan Martin Del Potro and Tomas Berdych. The winner(s) of this event will be invited to compete at the NJT USA National Masters at the Evert Tennis Academy, September 17-19. The NJT USA National Masters is a Level II USTA National event. Nike provides round trip transportation, food and lodging for the winner(s) (B14, B12, G14, G12) plus one team coach. The NJT USA National Masters winners advance to play in the NJT International Masters in October, date and location TBA. Expenses for the International Masters are paid for by Nike.
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AGE ELIGIBLITY NIKE JUNIOR TOUR:
Age eligiblility:NJT USA play leads to the NJT International Masters where 28 countries participate. Therefore, to be eligible for the NJT USA National Masters and the NJT International Masters, players must meet the ITF (International Tennis Federation) age eligibility cutoff date of December 31st. Example: If you are currently 12, but will turn 13 on or before December 31, 2010, you may play in the Section Championship in the 12's but WOULD NOT BE ELIGIBLE to compete in the 12’s at the NJT USA National Masters or the International Masters. Players should consider the ITF age eligibility to determine which age group to enter if they want to be eligible to go on to the NJT USA National Masters or International Masters.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals
Prior to the deadline, players should withdraw online. Players should note all rules on withdrawing from a tournament.
All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing by e-mail or fax.
No refunds will be issued for players withdrawing after selections are made.
Alternates wishing to enter another tournament should withdraw from the Alternates list before entering another tournament.
Alternates are not charged the entry fee until admitted into the draw.
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ALTERNATES
All applicants NOT admitted to the main draw shall be listed in order, to be moved into the main draw if/when spaces become available. The order will be based on Southern Standings. .If you are an alternate and do NOT get in, you may do any or all of the following: 1)Stand by as an on-site alternate on Saturday 19 for any of the 128 unseeded positions 2) Come to play doubles on Sunday June 20 3 ) Stand by as an on-site alternate on June 20th for the 32 seeded players*** If you are an alternate, please make sure the tournament director has accurate contact information so that you may be contacted when needed.
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Warm- up drills at JDS
Individuals interested in warm up drills may click on link to register. There are four group sessions available: Saturday, Sunday at 7am and 8am. Individuals interested in private warm up may do so by calling (478) 474-5075.
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Southern Tournament Evaluation Form
We would greatly appreciate you taking time to complete the evaluation form. We want you to have the best possible experience at these tournaments and need your input. Thanks.Go to www.southerntennis.com/southern_championships_designated_evaluation.htm
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EVENTS
EVENTS: Boys and girls singles 160 draw with Feed-in championship through quarterfinals and playoff matches for 3/4 places. Play in the FIC is mandatory. Semifinal losers in the main draw are required to play the 3/4 playoff match. The Singles official draw will be made at noon on Thursday June 17th at noon. Draw sheets will be posted at SITE on Friday June 18th by noon. NO INFORMATION ABOUT THE DRAW WILL BE GIVEN BY PHONE.
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SEEDS
Thirty-two seeds will be “block seeded” into the third round of the singles tournament and will thus not play until Sunday, June 20. Seeding will be done and posted online on Tuesday 15th before 7:00 pm. Seeded singles players: carefully NOTE THE DATES FOR DOUBLES!
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HOTELS
Comprehensive hotel information:
List and Directions go to www.macontennis.com
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PLAYING SITES and DIRECTIONS
CLICK HERE FOR SITE DIRECTIONS AND ADDRESSES
Playing Sites:
John Drew smith ( JDS )
Tattnall ( TAT )
Mercer (MER)
Practice Court: Macon State College ( no charge ) first come first serve and each playing site before 8 AM match times.
Also Healy Point practice courts available $5 per person 746-2394. Reservations for up to 1 hour.
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TRIVIA QUESTION
The correct answer was Prince and today's winners are: Christian Mathis, Marshall Brown, Cassidy Shell
Friday's question. red corvette, pauper, half-blood. Last year we had a trivia question each day, Monday thru Friday, to make sure you were checking the website for updates. I'm having trouble coming up with questions so we are going to make it like the game Tribond. I will give you 3 words ( or phrases) and you will tell me what they have in common. Example" bread, the earth, and pie"..CRUST would be the answer. The questions will appear at different times during the day and the first 3 correct answers I receive via email will get a small prize in Macon. First question will be sometime tomorrow. Good luck and only one prize per player please. Monday's question: heaven, Federer, pie. What do they have in common (answer is one word)? The winners today are – Jenna Brunner, Johnathan Edwards, Matthew Henson with the correct answer of SLICE Tuesday's question: designer label, Cinderella's pumpkin, Craig T Nelson. WE HAVE OUR 3 WINNERS FOR TUESDAY: GOULD, WELBORN, AND J MARTIN. TRY AGAIN TOMORROWThe correct answer was net and today's winners are: Michael Ogden, Stacey Andrews, Matthew Fahys. Sandra Bullock movie, fishermen, amount after expenses The answer was court and today's winners are: Carley Hatcliff, Rachel Fox, Matt Talbert Thursday's question: woo, supreme, basketball
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National Endorsements
National Endorsements: Players should play in the age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement.Link to the following
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Tournament Selections
Tournament Selections and Alternate lists will be posted by 5:00pm June 14, 2010.
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ENTRIES AND SELECTIONS
Entries and Selections: All players must enter through the TennisLink On-line Registration. Players may enter only one division even though each age division is at a different site and listed as a separate tournament on the schedule. Players should play in the age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement. Fourteen of the selections will be based on the most current Southern Standings of the age division only. (No selections based on the younger age group). All other selections are based on the quotas and endorsements of the States.
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MACON IS IN THE EASTERN TIME ZONE
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Link to Doubles page.
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"TENNIS PARENT"
Junior tennis should be a fun and rewarding experience for our children. Character building lessons such as hard work, discipline, sportsmanship, and handling adversity are regularly on display. Parents of junior players should also enjoy the time spent with their children and watching them develop not just into better tennis players, but into good citizens.
Regrettably, USTA Southern has encountered a disturbing trend over the past few years involving parents of junior players. Verbal abuse by some parents directed at tournament referees, officials, and even other junior players and their parents is becoming more commonplace. These incidents adversely impact the players' and parents' tournament experience and create a negative and distressing atmosphere for all participants, parents and officials. Such abusive and improper conduct by a few is in violation of the governing rules and shall not be tolerated.
In response to the actions of a few, USTA Southern has instituted this to remind parents and players that abuse of players, referees, or officials by a parent, relative, coach or other person associated with a player is prohibited by the governing rules, and any such abuse may result in the issuance of directives for that person to leave the tournament area and/or the imposition of point penalties and other sanctions authorized by applicable regulations. Abusive behavior in any form shall not be tolerated. Tournament officials and referees will report all instances of such misconduct, and the consequences of such misconduct will be fully enforced. Parents and players are governed by, and should become familiar with the Friend at Court and particularly, Part 3 USTA Regulations, Section IV.C. which addresses Standards of Conduct. An excerpt of that Section is provided for reference on the back of this form and a full copy of Friend at Court is available online at no charge at http://www.usta.com.
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Players are selected from a designated Section or District ranking list.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, June 11, 2010 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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