WOMENS' OPEN DOUBLES CANCELLED
Due to a limited number of entrants, the womens' open doubles has been cancelled.
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2ND WEEKEND TIMES TO BE POSTED TUESDAY, MAY 27 - DOWNLOAD USTA APP
ALL SEMI FINAL AND FINAL TIMES WILL BE POSTED ON TUESDAY, MAY 27TH. Players note that the USTA has a downloadable app that makes it extremely easy for finding tournament info. Please click on the link at the end of this message to download the app:
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EVENTS STARTING SECOND WEEKEND LISTED BELOW
The following events will start their first round of play on Saturday, May 31st - Men's 35 Doubles, Mixed Open Doubles, Women's Open Doubles, Womens' 3.5 singles, Womens' 4.0 singles, Mixed 5.5 Doubles, Mens' 5.5 Doubles. The finals will be held the following day, June 1st. Times will be posted Tuesday, May 27th.
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NEWPORT BEACH TENNIS CLUB HOST SITE
All matches (barring rain) will be scheduled at Newport Beach Tennis Club. For directions, please click on the link that follows:
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SCHEDULING REQUESTS
WE DO NOT OFFER PLAYERS THE OPPORTUNITY TO SUBMIT SCHEDULING REQUESTS. Players entering need to leave both weekends free and play according to our schedule. If you have to withdraw, please let us know ASAP. No refunds are given once the entries close. Please review the following USTA rules: A player may compete in tournaments with conflicting dates only if tournament directors of both events give written approval. Therefore, if the player enters two or more conflicting date tournaments without written approval and is accepted into both events, the player is subject to suspension points.
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REGISTRATION INFO - PLEASE READ PRIOR TO REGISTERING FOR THE TOURNAMENT
Registration is done ONLINE ONLY. You will need a valid credit card and current USTA # for yourself and your partner. During the doubles registration process you MUST check the payment box (REGISTER BOX) to the right of the event you wish to play, AND FOR YOUR PARTNER(S)AS WELL. If you are playing one doubles event, you will have 2 REGISTER BOXES CHECKED, two doubles events, 4 BOXES WILL BE CHECKED, 1 Doubles and 1 Singles (open), 3 BOXES WILL BE CHECKED. The total fee for doubles is $108.50 per event and $81.13 for Open singles, or 54.25 for NTRP singles (this includes online fees). If you fail to pay for your doubles partner, only half of the entry will be paid and your entry will be incomplete. Incomplete or split entries WILL NOT are accepted in the draw. Please make sure that you avoid this common mistake an assure that your fees are correct prior to finalizing your registration process. We really appreciate your help with this matter.
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NO SPLIT DIVISIONS - ENTRY LIMITATIONS
Entry - NO SPLIT DIVISIONS ARE ALLOWED: Players are limited to two events in the SAME DIVISION (exception: 35 Men’s Doubles CAN PLAY IN THE Open DIVISION). Except for Open Divisions & NTRP 5.5 - 5.0, past winners of Adoption Guild (4.5 & BELOW) are not eligible to play the same event and the same division the following year with the same partner. Winners from 2013 (4.5 & below) may defend their title only if they play with a different partner (They cannot play down). Otherwise, the winning team must move up to the next level of play. Each event must have a minimum of 8 teams or the event may be cancelled. Entry fee will be refunded.
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REGISTRATION CONTACT INFORMATION
Please Provide Phone Number and Email Address DURING REGISTRATION. Due to policy from the USTA’s legal department, tournament directors will not be given access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants UNLESS THE PLAYER ENTERS their contact information at time of event registration. DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS, IF YOU DO NOT PROVIDE THIS INFORMATION we will not be able to contact your for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, byes, rain delays, etc. Your cooperation by providing this data will ensure that we can communicate necessary information to you.
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION AND WEBSITE
FOR MORE DETAILED INFORMATION REGARDING THE ADOPTION GUILD PLEASE CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK.
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BLOCK SEEDING - OPEN DIVISION ONLY - FRIDAY MAY 30TH
OPEN DIVISION - BLOCK SEEDING - TOP SEEDS START PLAY 2ND WEEKEND - FRIDAY MAY 30TH (NTRP PLAYERS WILL NOT BE SCHEDULED ON THIS DAY). The top 4 players in the Men's Open Singles, AND POSSILBY THE top 2-4 teams in the Open Men's Doubles and the top 2 players in the Open Women's Singles will start their first match on Friday, MAY 30, 2014 (2nd week of the tournament). The tournament committee reserves the right to update and change the block seeding numbers at their discretion.
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RATINGS FOR PLAYERS
Players cannot play below their USTA NTRP rating. If a player does not have a USTA rating, then they must play at or above their club rating. All ratings are subject to verification! Non-disclosure or false information regarding a player’s rating will result in disqualification and forfeiture of entry fee at any time during the tournament. The rating Committee reserves the right to reclassify or disqualify any player or team, regardless of their club rating, or SELF USTA NTRP rating if determined to be overqualified for the division they enter (even during the tournament). Classification of the stronger player will determine the classification of a doubles team. PLEASE REVIEW THE NTRP REFERENCE TABLE (click on more info link) WHICH USES AGE AND HISTORY ACCORDING TO PLAYER EXPERIENCE. COLLEGIATE PLAYERS COMPETING IN THE NTRP CATEGORIES NEED TO REVIEW PRIOR TO ENTRY.
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Withdrawing Or Making Changes To Your Entry Prior to Entries Closing
If entries have not yet closed, a player may withdraw or make changes to their entry by going to the tournament's USTA TennisLink Home Page - the page above. Once in the system, go to the "Edit Registration" on the right hand side of the screen. Select the option that you wish to perfom (withdraw, change partner, etc.) You will need your confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. Because credit cards are not charged until the entry deadline closes, no refund needs to be made. Now you can re-register if you wish to change your event(s) or partner(s). If you cannot locate your confirmation number, you will need to contact linkteam@usta.com or the tournament director. Once entries close, entry fees will not be refunded after entries close or due to rain. We recommend that an alternate be substituted in place of the player(s) who cannot attend. Please note that any substitution(s) must be cleared by the tournament director if the seeding has been completed.
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DRESS CODE
Our participating hosting clubs require all players to wear proper tennis attire. This includes no black-soled shoes or T-shirts. Failure to comply with this policy can result in a default. Palisades Tennis Club requires male players to wear COLLARED shirts.
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KICKOFF PARTY AT NEWPORT BEACH TENNIS CLUB
The kickoff party will be held at Newport Beach Tennis Club on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 6 p.m. to 12 midnight
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PRIZE MONEY
Prize money will only be awarded to the Open Men’s & Women’s singles & Doubles winners and finalists (50% of the entry income from those events) and must have a minimum of 32 players per event for singles, minimum of 16 teams for doubles. Please note the acceptance of prize money affects amateur status and NCAA rules.
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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 Tuesday, May 13, 2014 5:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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