THANK YOU TO THE CLARK AND CHRISTINE IVORY FOUNDATION FOR SPONSORING THE UTAH STATE OPEN ADULT TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS!
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GUIDELINES
Please check with each facility that you will play at for their current guidelines for play. You can go to the utahtennis.com home page and look for the tab that says Utah COVID 19 Facility Guidelines, or cut and paste this link into your browser. https://0269ea36-4ebd-4b70-b4e2-aeda7952617c.filesusr.com/ugd/53adfc_9b32effd5779402a9baa1f6b7e499dbb.pdf
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PLEASE NOTE
Play at your own risk. The Utah Tennis Association will do its best to facilitate play during the current global pandemic in accordance with guidance from our state and local governments and tennis facilities. Be aware that tennis facilities must make their own decisions about players' health and safety in conducting matches. Please abide by those decisions and be respectful of other players' safety concerns. If you are not feeling well or are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms, or if you are concerned with your own health given the inherent risk of playing tennis with others during the pandemic, please skip play until such time as you feel healthy or more comfortable.
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MEN'S AND WOMEN'S OPEN DIVISION PRIZE MONEY!!!
SINGLES WINNER - $1,500 BASED ON A DRAW OF 16. SINGLES FINALIST - $750 BASED ON A DRAW OF 16. DOUBLES WINNING TEAM - $500 BASED ON A DRAW OF 8 TEAMS. MIXED DOUBLES WINNING TEAM - $500 BASED ON A DRAW OF 8 TEAMS.
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OPEN LEVEL SINGLES FINALS
Join the excitement at the Ivory Ridge tennis courts on Saturday, June 27th as the Open Singles Division Finals are played from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm - they are playing for cash prizes!
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MATCH LOCATIONS
Matches will be played at multiple locations. Please check your draws carefully. LP = Liberty Park - the entrance to Liberty Park is located at 900 South 650 East, Salt Lake City. IR = Ivory Ridge - located at State Road 92 (Timpanogas Highway) and Center Street in Lehi. HERR = Herriman High School Courts. located at 11917 South 6000 West in Herriman. SM = Sports Mall - located at 5445 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. SLTC = Salt Lake Tennis and Health Club - located at 2471 South 1700 East, Salt Lake City. BRI = Brighton High School. Please note that these courts are NOT actually at the High School. They are across the street and a bit EAST of the school. 2399 Bengal Blvd TAY = Taylorsville High School 5225 S Redwood Rd, Taylorsville EAGLE = Eagleridge 711 Parkway Dr, North Salt Lake ALL ADULT FINALS WILL BE PLAYED AT IVORY RIDGE. In case of inclement weather, players may be sent to alternative locations in order to complete the matches for the day, or matches may be rescheduled.
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MATCH FORMAT
Matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring. 7 Point Tiebreak at six games all. Single Elimination.
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MATCH TIMES
Adult matches will begin at 5:30 pm or later on weekdays, Saturday matches will be played between the hours of 9:00 am and 8:00 pm.
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JUNIORS WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS TOURNAMENT
Juniors wishing to participate in this tournament must play at the 5.0 level or higher. Juniors who participate in this tournament may only play in two events between the Adult and Junior Ivory Homes Utah State Open Tennis Championships. FOR EXAMPLE - A Junior may play in the Men's Open Doubles Division and the Junior 18 Open Singles Division - or a Junior player may play in the Men's Open Singles Division and The Junior 18 Open Singles Division.
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IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES IN A DIVISION
We will assume that your intent is to participate in the tournament and you will be moved to the next event possible.
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RESCHEDULING POLICY
There will be NO rescheduling of any sanctioned matches except in extreme circumstances beyond the control of the players (such as a family funeral), and then ONLY with prior approval for the reschedule from the Tournament Director. Players rescheduling without permission from the Tournament Director are subject to a DEFAULT. All court costs for matches rescheduled BY PLAYERS for indoor play due to inclement weather, are the responsibility of the players, not the tournament, including guest fees. PLAYERS ARE UNDER NO OBLIGATION TO RESCHEDULE WHEN ASKED BY AN OPPONENT.
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DRAWS
Draws are posted 3 days prior to the event. It is the player's responsibility to check the draws for scheduled match times and locations. Draws are posted on the tournament website at www.utahtennis.com. Always check the tournament website before your matches please.
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FINALS MAY NOT BE RESCHEDULED
ALL FINALS WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY WITH AN UMPIRE PRESENT.
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THE BIG "R" POLICY
IF MATCHES ARE RESCHEDULED BECAUSE OF WEATHER, I WILL POST INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE. In the case of RAIN, please do not leave the site unless instructed by the Desk Manager. Weather can change quickly and matches may be resumed sooner than you think. Even if the weather is "iffy" where you are (unless otherwise instructed by a Tournament Official), always go to to your site to check in for your match, regardless of weather conditions. If there is a rain delay, alternative instructions will be posted at the Tournament Desk. Play indoors will be a last resort and every effort will be made to reschedule matches outdoors if weather permits. Players may be sent to alternative locations in order to complete the matches for the day. PLEASE BE PATIENT.
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REFUNDS
NO refunds after the draws have been made - which is two days before the draws are posted.
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TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
USTA Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations, including the Point Penalty System, will be enforced throughout the Tournament.
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DISCLAIMER
USTA / Utah Tennis Association, Sponsors, and host facilities assume no responsibility for damage or injury incurred by players.
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Late Entry Fees
Players that are added into the tournament after the online registration deadline will have an additional $10 added to their entry fees on their credit card due to the additional administrative time required to handle late entry fees.
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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 Thursday, June 11, 2020 11:59:00 PM Mountain Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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