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11:52pm - NEW MATCH TIMES POSTED DUE TO RAIN DELAY
All matches in progress on Friday will resume play Saturday at 8:00 a.m. Everyone PLEASE check your draw for new match times.
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Tournament Check-In Procedures
Please check-in at the Check-In desk 30 minutes prior to your first match and 15 minutes before every other match throughout the tournament. The Check-In desk is located at the Annex on the left side of the street after you enter Cooper Creek Park.
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WITHDRAWING FROM THE TOURNAMENT
If you withdraw from the tournament after the deadline of July 28th, there will be no refund given.
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DRAW TIMES
Initial draw times are tentative. Please check draws daily as times are subject to change.
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WELCOME
In honor of National Elvis Week, we invite you to participate in the 6th Annual Elvis "Return to Server" Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
Courtyard Marriott
more info
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DETAILS
Must be 19 or older to play in NTRP division. 32 Draw limit.
Womens': Singles/Doubles 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & Open
Mens': Singles/Doubles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & Open
Mixed: Mixed Doubles will be played "straight up" (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and Open)
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY***Very Important***
32 and 16 draws in singles, doubles and mixed will have to start play on Thursday, 6:00 pm, August 5th. No exceptions. Please do not sign up if you are not available on Thursday and Friday evenings to play in the larger draws. Thank you so much for understanding! :)
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REGISTRATION
This tournament is the Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships. Players participating will receive a southern ranking in their individual NTRP divisions. Match results will NOT be included in your NTRP computer ratings.
Players competing in two events are restricted to the following options:
1 Singles & 1 Doubles
1 Singles & 1 Mixed
1 Doubles & 1 Mixed
PLEASE NOTE: You may NOT play in two of the same divisions. Ex. Men's 3.0 singles and men's 3.5 singles, etc.
PLEASE NOTE: Entry in two divisions may require you to play back to back matches.
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SCORING
All matches will play two out of three tie-break sets with a 10 point match tiebreak being played in lieu of a third set.
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PLAYER PARTY
Can't make it to Graceland because you're playing in the tournament? No problem...we're bringing the party to Cooper Creek Tennis Center! Join us for the "Viva Las Vegas" player party Saturday, August 7th @ 7:00 p.m. There will be karaoke, trivia, food and lots of fun!!
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AWARDS
A player gift will be provided for all participants. Winner and finalist awards will be given for all divisions.
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RANKINGS and RATINGS
The Elvis "Return to Server" is a Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships! What does this mean? From your incredible play, you will receive southern ranking points, and earn a year end Southern ranking! For those of you concerned about how this might effect your NTRP rating….match results will NOT be included in your NTRP computer ratings. So, play hard and not only will your record go "Gold", but you may also be crowned the best in the South!
KIA Motors Tournament of Champions This tournament is a KIA Motors Tournament of Champions (TOC) Qualifying Event, an NTRP tournament series culminating in the KIA Motors Tournament of Champions in October. The TOC is an invitation-only tournament. The top two NTRP singles and doubles teams (2.5 – 5.0) from each of the eight Georgia districts advance. Doubles teams must be from the same district.
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THANK YOU TO OUR TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
Carmike Cinemas
Columbus Parks and Recreation
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Columbus Sports Council
Country's Barbecue
Merrill Lynch
Shep Mullin 2010, City Council At Large
Synovus
Solar Bat - The Leverage Series
The Martin Firm Law Offices
Travels by Donna
Triangle Wholesales, Inc.
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Please note tournament date as it has been changed.
This tournament will be held August 4-8, 2010.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, July 28, 2010 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: 703422910 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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