MIRASOL WEATHER UPDATE (FRIDAY 9:15)
Check the match times for the Friday schedule as there were a few adjustments made due to the rain challenges we had on Thursday. Mens 55 singles, Womens 50 singles, Mens 35 and 50 singles were slightly adjusted......
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SCHEDULING / DRAWS (UPDATED)
The tournament will begin on Thursday (10/20) at 3:30 PM. There are no doubles matches on Thursday. Friday singles play (10/21) will begin at 10:30 AM, everyone should be available to play at any time on Friday. All Family doubles divisions will begin play on Saturday (10/22). The draws and entire weekend schedule were posted on Monday evening (10/17). All players are responsible for obtaining their starting times. Any inquiries can be done via E-mail (CatsCane@aol.com).......
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NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Unlike in years past, there were no late entries accepted into this years tournament. Hopefully for those who missed the Saturday evening 9 PM deadline, next season will provide another opportunity to play the State Championships as the 2017 event will be held the same weekend in October with tournament dates of October 19-22, 2017
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ENTRIES
Entries for the 2016 State Closed tournament are limited to 2 events total. Players can play 1 singles and 1 doubles (regular, family or mixed) or play 2 doubles events (regular, family or mixed) but NOT play 2 singles divisions or 2 age division, family or mixed doubles. Doubles play is highly encouraged and will not begin play until Friday at the earliest (No Thursday doubles matches). Please use a valid debit / credit card with a valid expiration date when entering the tournament. Cards will not be charged until players are accepted into the divisions in which they enter.
A division must have a minimum of at least 3 players / teams for that division to be held. Divisions with 3 or 4 players / teams will be played as a round robin event. Divisions with 5 or more entries will be played as a regular draw. If you have a first match scheduling request, E-mail Mark Taylor (CatsCane@aol.com) before the entry deadline with the request. All players should be available to play anytime on Friday, Saturday and Sunday. Sunday will be finals day unless otherwise weather causes a pushback.
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ENTRIES DEADLINE
The deadline to enter the State Closed is Saturday, October 15th @ 9 PM. Do not wait until the last minute to enter as the website can get heavy traffic and challenges can arise. There will be no phone / E-mail entries accepted this year, everyone must enter online. If difficulty arises contact me via E-mail (CatsCane@aol.com). The tournament is open to all USTA Florida card members with a current membership, if your card has expired the USTA membership renewal must be done first prior to entering.
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PRIZE MONEY FOR MENS AND WOMENS OPEN SINGLES
This year the State Closed is pleased to announce that we will be offering prize money for both the Mens and Womens Open Singles divisions. The total amount for each division is $750. The breakdown of money will be $450 for the champion, $200 for the finalist and $50 for each semi-finalist. Thank you to Mirasol Country Club for this generosity. There must be a minimum of 16 players (not a 16 draw size) in order for the prize money to be awarded.
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SEEKING A PARTNER?
Doubles teams must enter online as a team (get your partners USTA number before you enter). If you need a doubles partner E-mail Mark Taylor (CatsCane@aol.com) for other players that may be looking for a partner to see if we can make a team. A minimum of 3 teams will be needed in order for that division to be held (round robin).
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SCORING / BALLS
All MAIN draw matches in ALL divisions will be the best of 3 full sets. All CONSOLATION draw matches will be 2 sets and a 10 point super tie-breaker in lieu of a full 3rd set. All scoring adjustments will be made by the tournament director if weather related challenges occur during the tournament. Wilson US Open series balls will be used throughout the tournament.
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HOST HOTEL
The host hotel for the weekend will be PGA National Resort and Spa, 400 Avenue of Champions Palm Beach Gardens 33418. Reservations is 800-863-2819 or www.pgaresort.com. Inquire about rates mentioning USTA Florida State Closed tennis.....PGA National is across PGA Blvd. from Mirasol Country Club about 10 minutes from the courts.
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The 2016 USTA Florida State Closed Championships will be held
October 20-23 in Palm Beach Gardens @ Mirasol Country Club. The
staff of Mirasol Country Club and tournament director Mark Taylor
welcomes all players to Palm Beach county for a competitive and
exciting weekend of tennis.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, October 15, 2016 9:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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