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Tournament Completed
Thanks to everybody for participating in the 20th Annual Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament.
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SPONSORS
TWENTIETH Anniversary Year!-The 20th Annual Atlanta Senior Invitational is presented by Richard Bowers & Co.
Gold Sponsors: Sambuca Jazz Cafe, Georgia Commerce Bank, United Retail, Solution Property Group, Fifth Third Bank, Wagener Enterprises, Conway Turville and the Georgia Tennis Foundation.
Silver Sponsors: Wilson Sporting Goods, Delaney Rossetti, Groth Makarenko, Fletcher Bright, Beard Shuford Financial, Sprint, Smith,Gambrell & Russell, LLP, Clear Choice, Phillips Baker, REMS Group
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DRAWS posted:
DRAWS posted on April 30. Check day, time and location of match - Please make sure to check the LOCATION/SITE of your match. Player check-in for entry/player's packets will be at Cherokee Town Club. There will be directions to the other sites available at Cherokee Town Club.
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30 & 35 DOUBLES DRAWS -
The 30s & 35s Doubles Draws are posted.
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Doubles Times for Thursday are now posted
If your draw doesn't have a time posted, play will not start until friday after singles play. We will be posting Friday doubles times later this evening.
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Tournament Phones to call from 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
You can call 678-523-4379 or678-525-8895
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Cherokee TCC is listed as Ctcc on the draw sheets
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Capital City CC is listed as CapCC on the draws
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Bitsy Grant is listed on the draws as BGTC
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MATCH TIMES:
30s division matches will NOT begin until Friday( after 9:00 a.m.) Please check-in for your match at the designated site 30 minutes prior to scheduled match. If you are unsure of location of your match check-in at Cherokee 45 minutes to 1 hour prior to scheduled play.
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SEEDS POSTED
The singles seeds for most age groups are posted. The All Factors Method was used to determine the seeds. As described in the FAC "The Tournament Committee shall consider all reasonably available information including ranking lists, standing lists, recent records, types of surface, and particularly head-to-head encounters.
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DRAWS:
Draws are posted. The events will be single elimination events. No consolation rounds. ****There will be playoffs for 3rd & 4th place.
The singles draws are scheduled to be online Monday, May 3 at 2:00 p.m. Singles matches will begin on Wednesday, May 5 unless otherwise stated online.****Doubles deadline is Wednesday, May 5 at 10:00 a.m..** You must contact Beth at bclay@cherokeetcc.org after April 25 to sign up for doubles and pay because you will no longer be able to sign up on the USTA site. You will need your partner's USTA number if you sign up with a parnter. **Some doubles matches will begin Thursday, May 6 starting at 2:00 p.m.
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MATCH SITES:
Cherokee Town Club(CTCC) - 155 West Paces Ferry Road, Atlanta, Georgia 30305 (404-237-5427)
Capital City Club(CapCC) - 53 East Brookhaven Drive NE Atlanta, GA 30319 (404-231-6937) Bitsy Grant Tennis Center(BGTC) - 2125 Northside Drive Atlanta,GA 30305 (404-609-7193) Ansley Golf Club(ANS)- 196 Montgomery Ferry Drive Atlanta,GA 30309 (404-897-7707)
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PRIZE $:
Estimated Payout this year2010 over $17,000 - (over $300,000 paid out since inception of tournament)
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Tournament Chairmen & Prize Money
Curt Dashiell and Manny Guillen:
Any questions regarding prize money for the ASI can be addressed to Curt Dashiell at cjdashiell@comcast.net
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Sponsorship Information:
If you would like to be a sponsor for this prestigious tournament please contact Curt Dashiell at cjdashiell@comcast.net or Manny Guillen at guillenmc@aol.com
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ENTRIES and DEADLINE:
Entries will be done through the on-line tennislink registration system at www.USTA.com. Registration is open to all eligible USTA members. Entries submitted by April 25. Only USTA members can register online if available. All final selection of entries will be by the ASI tournament committee. The online DEADLINE for entries will be Sunday, APRIL 25, 2010.
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ENTRY Events and AGE GROUPS
Players may ONLY enter two events, but may ONLY play in one singles event. Players are asked to play in their appropriate age group. A player is eligible for specified divisions provided he attains that age by December 31, 2010.
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Tournament Director and Tournament Referee
TD-Beth Clay/ TR-Mac MacDougal
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TENNIS ATTIRE:
TENNIS ATTIRE: ALL players will be required to wear collared tennis shirts. NO T-shirts or sleeveless shirts will be allowed on the court for practice or play. Tennis attire/shoes will be expected for play.
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AGE GROUPS:
The age groups for the men's events will be: 30sd, 35sd, 40sd, 45sd, 50sd, 55sd, 60sd, 65sd, and 70sd.
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ENTRY FEES:
First event fee is: $91.88 per player singles OR doubles--- Second event fee is $65.00 per player.
NOTE: You are charged a processing fee by the USTA that has been added to the entry fees.
IF you are put into the tournament AFTER the online deadline for singles or doubles - the ENTRY FEE will be $91.88 for the first event and $65.00 for the second event. (This is for the entry plus the processing fee)
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Tournament Selection and MATCH Times:
Players must register using the USTA online registration system. Tournament matches begin on Wednesday except for the 30s and 35s divisions. Please contact the Tournament Director-Beth Clay at bclay@cherokeetcc.org or 404-237-5427 if you have questions.Players may inquire about their match times beginning April 30 after 4:00 p.m.(subject to change) Players may email bclay@cherokeetcc.org or call 404-237-5427.The Tournament Committee will list players for the tournament beginning April 30.
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WAIVER:
All players are required to sign a waiver of liability before play.
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LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER
IF you are looking for a partner for the event, email Beth at bclay@cherokeetcc.org your contact information (phone/email/age group) and it will be posted on this site prior to the online deadline. --
This are people looking for a doubles partner and their contact information for you to contact them: if you would like to be listed contact Beth:
(50d/55d -Kevin Bryant-mntlblok@att.net/cell912-398-4875/h912-598-0205)
(45d-Christian Mosso-404-521-0799/Christian@cmashowroom.com)
(60d-Juan Segura-678-793-3060/juan.sgra@yahoo.com) (60d-RichCausey770-314-1665/rccausey@bellsouth.net)
(40d-Todd Merolla-c)404-307-8648/atm@merollagold.com)
(50d-Dart Meadows-c)404-931-6170/dmeadows@balch.com)
(45d-Andy Wilkison-c)910-690-6089/awilkison@villageofpinehurst.org)
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PLAYER HOTEL:
The Wingate by Wyndham Atlanta Galleria Center. This hotel is about 15-20 minutes from Cherokee Town Club depending on traffic. ASI players rate will be $70.00 plus tax per night for "Double or King rooms". Early Eat Complimentary Hot Breakfast, Free local phone calls, fax & copy, 24 hour workout facility & indoor swimming, and free high speed internet access. RESERVATIONS must be made by the players individually. Players may contact Willis Blake (Director of Sales) at 404-510-5815 or sales at 678-214-6000x518 OR www.wingatehotels.com/hotel/30343. Make sure to tell them you are part of the "Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament" or ASI group. ***RESERVATION OFFER DEADLINE: April 26.
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PLAYER HOTEL:
** SpringHill Suites Marriott at 3459 Buckhead Loop, NE, Atlanta, GA 30326. This hotel is about 5-10 minutes from Cherokee Town Club depending on traffic. ASI players rate will be $89.00 plus tax per night for "standard single/double rooms" with breakfast and free parking. There is a hotel shuttle that runs to a limited area that is on a first come first serve basis. HOTEL RESERVATIONS must be made by the players individually. The ASI block for the tournament is for May 5 - 8. All reservations must be accompanied by a first night room deposit or guarantee with a major credit card. Players may contact reservations at 1-888-287-9400 or directly with the hotel at 404-844-4800. Make sure to tell them you are part of the "Atlanta Senior Invitational Tournament". ***RESERVATION OFFER DEADLINE: Monday, April 26, 2010.
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SEEDING:
Seeding will be posted for each of the age groups for player input. The seeds can be accessed by clicking on COMPETITORS and then selecting the event you are interested in. USTA Seeding Regulations will be considered - Please go to USTA.com to complete the players survey as this may determine how seedings are done in the future for Category I and Category II events.
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MATCH UPDATE:
Results will be posted online
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Balls and Scoring:
The Wilson US OPEN regular felt ball will be used. Scoring for all matches will be 2 out of 3 regular set scoring( new balls used for third set) and a 7- point tie break used in any set at 6 all. **The Tournament Committee reserves the right to change scoring in case of inclement weather. The Point Penalty system will be enforced. Roving umpires will be on site at all times.
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Court Surface and Inclement Weather:
Events are scheduled to be on clay. Events, as required due to inclement weather, may be played at night, on hard courts and/or indoors at available facilities.
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PLAYER EVENTS:
Lunch: Lunch will be provided for ASI scheduled match players May 5 - 9 from 11:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. at Cherokee Town Club. (Spouses/guests may purchase lunch for $20.00) ****Player PARTIES: Thursday Night, May 6 - Georgia Tennis Foundation/ASI Player's Dinner at Cherokee Tennis Pavilion starting at 7:30 p.m. ****Player Party at SAMBUCA JAZZ CAFE -Friday Night, May 7 starting at 7:30 p.m. (Fee for spouses/guests is $20)
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Bringing a GUEST:
Players may bring a guest to the player’s lunch or parties for the tournament for $20.00 per guest. Pay at the check-in desks for each event.
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Special NOTE:
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This is a been designated a "Super" CATEGORY II National
Tournament and a prize money tournament. The ASI tournament is May
5 - 9. Players for the tournament are limited due to hosting nine
age divisions, limited play time and court availability and it is
requested that players play in their respective age group. If your
age group is full, the tournament committee will check for slots in
a lower age group. Players must register on-line and players will
be selected by the ASI tournament selection committee and
competitors will be posted by April 30.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is by invitation only. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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