USTA Spring National Championships

Girls 18s Ordered Alternates
Boys 18s Ordered Alternates

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS WENT TO SPENCER WOLF & MARY CLAYTON

Take a look at these happy tennis players during check-in on Saturday! You guys did a GREAT job introducing yourselves. more info

The Winner of the Boys 18s will be offered a wildcard into the Main Draw of the 2009 Newton Cox Mens Professional Tennis Classic. This is a Pro Circuit Futures Event held at the Mobile Tennis Center on March 30th.

• 1/08 THU - Entries Open
  
• 2/18 WED - LAST FULL DAY TO REGISTER
  
• 2/19 THU - Entries close 12 NOON EASTERN TIME
  
• 2/24 TUE - Selections Posted by 10:00 pm Central Time (Done 2/22)
  
• 2/25 WED - Ordered Alternate Report posted by NOON, any alternates selected will have to overnight entry fee. (Partial List posted 2/22)
  
• 2/25 WED - Start accepting Late Entries & Place on Alternate List in order received
  
• 2/27 FRI - Alternates will be given 4 hours to respond before the next alternate is contacted
  
• 3/02 MON - Last day for Late Entry Application
  
• 3/07 SAT - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund - Only email or fax withdrawals will be accepted, no phone calls.
  
• 3/09 MON - Alternates will only be given 2 hours to repspond before the next alternate is contacted
  
• 3/09 MON - All Entries must be paid by this date - Check the Entry Fee Report for your Payment Status
  
• 3/10 TUE - Seeds posted by 6:00 pm Central Time
  
• 3/11 WED - First alternate reached verbally will have 15 minutes to decide before the next alternate is contacted
  
• 3/13 FRI - First Match Times posted by Noon Central
  
• 3/14 SAT - Singles Draws posted by Noon Central
  
• 3/14 SAT - Mandatory Check-In at the Mobile Tennis Center 2:00 pm - 6:00 pm
  
• 3/14 SAT - Mandatory Player Meeting at 6:00 pm at the Mobile Tennis Center
  
• 3/14 SAT - Site opened until 10:00 - Late arrivals can still check in
  
• 3/15 SUN - Play Begins: Singles 1st Round
  
• 3/16 MON - Rain Delay
  
• 3/16 MON - Free Lunch provided for Players by Camille's
  
• 3/17 TUE - MD Rd of 64, Cons Rd of 64 Quali, MD Rd of 32, Cons Rd of 64, Doubles 1st Round
  
• 3/18 WED - MD Rd of 16, Cons 32 Quali & Rd of 32, Doubles Rd of 32 & Rd of 16?
  
• 3/19 THU - MD Quarters, Cons 16 Quali & Rd of 16, Doubles Quarters?
  
• 3/20 FRI - MD Semis, Cons Qtrs Quali & Quarters, Doubles Semis
  
• 3/21 SAT - Play Finishes: Main Draw & Consolation Semis & Finals, Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff

Seeding Method: The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. Refer to Table 17 in 2009 Friend at Court for the seeding criteria.
The National Standings dated 3/4/09 were used for Seedings. The Seedings were prepared 3 days ago and were posted after receiving approval from the National Office.

Please Check the "Tournament Entry Fee Owed Report" when posted to make sure your fee has been paid. There will be Credit Card Failures and Late Entries that will have to overnight the entry fee. We cannot accept credit cards after the initial selection process. YOU HAVE TO OVERNIGHT YOUR FEE - THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. It is not about the money, it is about your intent to participate in the tournament. The Fee is $81 Made Payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. Thank you for your cooperation.

Some of you will send in your Medical Release Waivers and it will be indicated by an "S" in the Waiver Column on this report. An "S" in the Waiver column, means I have received your Signed Waiver.

In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow The Code. If you've never read it, please do so.

The Mobile Tennis Center uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA.
Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players.

The list below indicates the Facility Behavior Rules:

• No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled.
• No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled.
• No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled.
• No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises includes parking lots, bathrooms, and anywhere within 30 feet of a tennis court.

For the Boys:
Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related.
No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline.
Shirts must be worn at all times.
Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones.
Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs

For the Girls:
Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related.
Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones.
The bottom of you Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Trust us when we tell you that your equipment (skirt or short) is not working properly during play when rolled.

Thank you for your cooperation.

Withdrawal before Thursday 2/19 12:00 pm NOON Eastern Time
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself.

Withdrawal after Thursday 2/19 12:01 pm Eastern Time
You must fax or email your withdrawal. Do not call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188. You will receive a refund, but it may take 3-4 weeks.

Withdrawal after Saturday 3/7 and before Tournament starts
You must fax or email your withdrawal. Do not call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188. You will receive a penalty unless you have a documented medical excuse faxed to us at the time of withdrawal. You will only receive a refund if a written medical excuse is provided by 3/20/09.

Defaulting during the tournament
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Do not call the desk to withdraw. Unless you speak to the Head Refeee IN PERSON, it will be counted as a "No Show."

PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES COMPETITORS LIST FOR YOUR NAME
If you should be entered and your name is not present, email tennistournament@comcast.net
If you should NOT be entered and your name is present, email tennistournament@comcast.net
If you are supposed to be paired with someone specific, email tennistournament@comcast.net

Remember, that the Doubles Event is just as important as the Singles Event, especially at this age when College Coaches are recruiting. If you do not show up for your match, you will be penalized. An excuse like "I did not know my Mom signed me up for Doubles" is not acceptable - LOOK AT THE COMPETITORS LIST, PLEASE.

If you are entered in Doubles but do not have a partner, your contact information will be given to other players if they request it.

Last opportunity to sign up for doubles is at the Mandatory Check-In by 6:00 pm. Please note that you are responsible for entering or withdrawing from doubles as well as finding a partner. At the mandatory check-in you will be asked to confirm your doubles status & partner. If you do not have a partner by 6:00 pm, we will do our best to assign you one. However, if there is an odd number of entries, there are no guarantees. Any alternates or wildcards that were selected to play singles, will have to notify me if you want to play doubles.

The sooner you provide us with accurate doubles information, the sooner we can prepare and post the Doubles Draw. Thank you for your cooperation.

Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 10:00 pm for your convenience to work on the Doubles Draw. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time.
For those of you that "just can't make it by that time" need to do the following and do not call:
1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report
2. Fax in your Medical Release Waiver WITH your CELL phone numbers & HOTEL info to 251/208-5188.
3. Show up 30 minutes before your match time. Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament.
4. Those of you playing 8:30 am matches at the Mobile Tennis Center will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.

On Sunday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their matchtimes. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Saturday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers.
Thank you for your cooperation.

MATCH CHECK IN RULE:
Regulation IV.A.2 now states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time."

THIS MEANS, IF THERE IS 1 OPEN COURT AT 10:00 AND THERE ARE 3 MATCHES TO PUT ON, THE REFEREE WILL START THE CLOCK FOR LATENESS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT CHECKED IN FOR 10:00 - EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH COURTS FOR ALL 3 MATCHES.
1. The first matches of each day will report directly to the court at 8:15, and balls will be on the court. Matches should begin promptly at 8:30. As the tournament progresses, we may start the first matches later in the morning but the procedure will remain the same for the first scheduled time of each day.
2. For all matches after 8:30 am, please get in a single-file line at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for 10:00. Please go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. before you check in.
3. Once you have checked in, please stay near the tournament desk until we tell you the court assignment. You must be where you can hear us call your name after you check in.
4. We will be watching the clock for lateness. Please do not ask if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only worry about your own timeliness.

Medical Release Forms have to be completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Parents, please do not send your child without this form completed. Print it now to save time and frustration later. This form has to be completed in order to check in. For those of you who have faxed in the form already, we have noted it on the "Tournament Entry Fee Owed Report" as "S" for signed.
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Singles, both Main Draw and Consolations, are Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
Doubles are Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
There is a Playoff between 3rd and 4th in Singles and Doubles

CHECK OUT THESE WEBSITES FOR DAILY COVERAGE:

Colette Lewis from zootennis.com will provide daily coverage of the tournament more info

We are using the Mobile Tennis Center - 40 courts for matches & 20 courts for practice all day

If you are in need of a Pro on Thursday 3/12, Friday 3/13, or Saturday 3/14, Please contact Scott Novak directly at (251) 610-0087.
If you do schedule a hitting session, you must pay at the Main Desk before your session and they will direct you to the court. The rate is $40 per hour and $20 per half hour. CASH ONLY.

Thursday, March 12th, you need to call to reserve a court for practice (251) 208-5181. There will be limited courts on Thursday between 4:00-6:00. Friday and Saturday, March 13th & 14th, Practice Courts are first come, first serve. We will not take reservations on these days. With 60 courts, you should not have a problem getting on a court.

During the Mandatory Check-In you may sign up for practice courts for Sunday and Monday. Each day we will have the sign up for practice courts for the next day. We will have 20 practice courts on site during matches.

There will be a trainer on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc.
Temperatures can go either way, so pack for hot and cold weather.

If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest that you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show"

We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off sale merchandise.

There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $15. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.

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HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer four (4) Match Recording Packages. Choose the one that's perfect for you! Kids are visual learners ... and video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a wonderful momento). After all, SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING. This is a great tool for College Recruiters as well. Visit www.high-techtennis.com and click Services for more information, including samples and prices. Contact Danny or Julie Thiets (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time...We have six digital camcorders...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. more info

Wilson US Open Ball is the Official Tournament Ball. There will be no practice balls available until the second day of the Tournament. The Wilson Ball is available for sale in the Pro Shop.

For Area Maps and Attractions, Click Here: more info

Reservations are made by going to the Enterprises Website: www.enterprise.com
Enter the discount code 55R4175, the password is MOB.
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We are very fortunate to have several restaurants in the area that LOVE Tennis Players! They have provided incredible support for the tournaments and we hope you will enjoy the establishments while you are here.

3733 Battleship Parkway
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
(251) 626-2188
Tournament Director's Favorites: Mike's Grilled Shrimp with Cheese Grits and the Salad Bar. Get the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie to go because you will be to full to eat it there.
Great Local Seafood on the Water with entertainment for Kids and Adults - more info

6700 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 341-1111
Tournament Director's Favorites: Seafood Au Gratin, Shrimp Po' Boy or Fried Shrimp Platter (and I don't get fried shrimp just anywhere), Side Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Bread Pudding.
Great Local Seafood Place with 3 locations - more info

3680 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 380-0444
Tournament Director's Favorites: California Avocado on Asiago Bread, Caramel Macchiato, Cranberry-Orange Muffin more info

570 Schillinger Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0328
Tournament Director's Favorites: Baked Spaghetti, Side Salad, and Turtle Cheesecake more info

1363 Hillcrest Road
Mobile, AL 36695
Inbetween Mobile Tennis Center and Cottage Hill Tennis Center
Tournament Director's Favorites: White Chocolate Mocha & Perfect Oatmeal more info

Ask for Special Tennis Rate for the Spring National 18s Tennis Tournament

Please try to stay at a Tournament Hotel. The following hotels support the tournaments which enable us to provide more for the participants.

Please Note:
1. Get a confirmation number for your reservation.
2. Book Early.
3. If you have to cancel, do so within 72 hours of arrival date so you will not be charged.

3101 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
MOBILE, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 476-6400
Rate: $95
Room Block and Discounted Rate are Released 2 Weeks prior to tournament
For Driving Directions click here: more info

301 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 694-0100
Rate: $94
Room Block and Discounted Rate is Released 2 weeks prior to tournament
For Hotel, click here more info

525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251/776-5866 Phone
251/776-5887 Fax
Rate $110 per night
Shuttle to Mobile Tennis Center
Room Block and Discounted Rate are Released 2 Weeks prior to tournament
For Driving Directions click here: more info

**NEWLY OPENED OCTOBER 2008**
1570 Motel Court
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: (251) 661-9978
Phone: (251) 338-8907
Rate: $79
Room Block and Discounted Rate are released 2 weeks prior to tournament
Only 12 minutes from Tennis Center via I-10 E to I-65 N, Full Complimentary Continental Breakfast Microwaves/ Refrigerators in all rooms, Hi speed internet in all rooms, 24 hr. business center and fitness center, Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi

1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-5200
Rate: $104
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950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 316-0029
Rate: $104
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950 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 304-0570
Rate: $104, $129
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1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 345-9588
Rate: $124, $159
Click here for Hotel more info

150 I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 343-4949
Rate: $73
Click here for Hotel more info

1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-4007
Rate: $104
Click here for Hotel more info

600 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 344-8030
Fax: (251) 344-8055
Rate: $78, $88
Rate quoted is for 1 - 2 people, $5 charge for each additional person
Room Block Released 2 weeks prior to tournament
For Driving Directions click here: more info

5465 Highway 90 West
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 666-5600 Phone
Rate: $89 per night
Room Block Released two week prior to tournament
Only 12 minutes from Tennis Center via interstate
6:00am full Breakfast Buffet in restaurant for $8.95
Complimentary “Grab and Go” breakfast (breakfast bar, piece of fruit, and bottled water)
Near Subway, Ruby Tuesday, and various other chain restaurants in area
Complimentary Cardio exercise room, outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
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This listing includes All Hotel, Motel, Bed & Breakfast, RV Campsites, and Nearby Vacation Rentals more info

If you need directions from the Airport or Interstates, click here for more info

The following alternates have been emailed and offered an open spot:

• Mara Schmidt ACCEPTED (Horter withdrew selected from Standings List)
  
• Emily Mallory ACCEPTED (Lewis, Kirsten withdrew selected from Southern List)
  
• Amber Li ACCEPTED (Dunn withdrew selected from Intermountain List, but all alternates from this list withdrew)
  
• Julianna Rodin ACCEPTED (Lyons withdrew selected from Middle States List)
  
• Christina Riley ACCEPTED (Minor withdrew selected from Standings List)
  
• Alexander Golovin ACCEPTED (Bandy withdrew selected from Midwest List)
  
• Eliott Fanschel ACCEPTED (Fauchet withdrew selected from Eastern List)
  
• Vikram Hundal ACCEPTED (Patrick withdrew selected from Southern List)
  
• Chase Melton ACCEPTED (Yermanos withdrew selected from So. Cal. List)
  
• Alexander Veronis ACCEPTED (Grant withdrew selected from Standings List)
  
• Courtney Wild ACCEPTED (Webb withdrew selected for Standings List)
  
• Elena Najera-Salas ACCEPTED (Lee withdrew selected from So. Cal. List)
  
• Aaron Pfister ACCEPTED (Johnson, A. withdrew selected from NCSL)
  
• Taylor Hairston ACCEPTED (Sundling withdrew selected from Standings List)
  
• Parker Kelley ACCEPTED (Mkrtchian withdrew selected from So. Cal list)
  
• Robbie Aru ACCEPTED (Reed withdrew selected from the Southern list)
  
• Chelsea Utting ACCEPTED (Linero withdrew selected from the Standings List)
  
• Sonia Bokhari ACCEPTED (Smyth withdrew selected from New England, no alternates)
  
• Jennifer Dien ACCEPTED (Chow withdrew selected from the Standings List)
  
• Zachary Weiss ACCEPTED (Open wildcard)
  
• Parker Rhodes ACCEPTED (Open wildcard)
  
• Danny Riggs ACCEPTED (Jackman withdrew, selected from the Florida List)
  
• Kaley Schultz ACCEPTED (E Ecker withdrew, selected from the Standings List)
  
• Brantner Jones ACCEPTED (S Ecker withdrew, selected from the Midwest List )
  
• Amelia Martinez ACCEPTED (Hessert withdrew, selected from the Standings List)
  
• Alex Christ ACCEPTED (Noble withdrew, selected from Nat Chmp List)
  
• Mary Chupa ACCEPTED (Driver withdrew, selected from Southwest, no alternates)
  
• Kourtney Howell ACCEPTED (Hochwalt withdrew, selected from Southwest, no alternates)
  
• Roger Anderson ACCEPTED (Lipman withdrew, selected form Nat Chmp List)
  
• Kellen Alberstone ACCEPTED (Kasler withdrew, draws have been made - use ordered alts)
  
• Erich Koenig ACCEPTED (Bertha withdrew, draws have been made - use ordered alts)
  
• Justin Reindel ACCEPTED (McCall withdrew, draws have been made - use ordered alts)
  
• Julia Blakeley ACCEPTED (Nichols withdrew, draws have been made - use ordered alts)
  
• Annemijn Koenen ACCEPTED (Kambourelis withdrew, draws have been made - use ordered alts)
  
• (Fuller withdrew)
  
• Omar Aly (Weiss withdrew)
  
• Neil Karandikar (Veronis withdrew)
  

Late Entries will be accepted by email or fax ONLY after Registration closes on 2/19/09. Send your USTA #, Name and Event you want to enter by fax - (251) 208-5188 or email - tennistournament@comcast.net. Late Entries or Selected Alternates will have to OVERNIGHT your check for $81 made payable to MATA c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. YOU ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ENTERED UNTIL YOUR ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN RECEIVED. WE CAN NOT TAKE CREDIT CARDS AT THIS POINT - SORRY.

There are usually openings in the Girls 18s. If a division has a list of alternates, all late entries will go below the alternates in order received, regardless of ranking. A late entry will not be accepted if that person will have an effect on seedings.

Due to Alternate notification, Doubles, Time Changes, and Draw Changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us and yourselves by offering this contact information.
If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to tennistournament@comcast.net at anytime.

Eligibility:
Players who meet the U.S. or residency requirements, the USTA age eligibility requirements, and membership requirements (current USTA membership) may enter. In addition, professional players may enter.

Form of Entry:
Players must enter using TennisLink. Please note that if you are not selected in the initial process, your credit card is not processed and cannot be later. If you are selected from the alternates list, you will have to overnight your entry fee - No Exceptions.

Entry to more that one Age division:
At this time you are not allowed to enter more than one age division. All of the age divisions for Spring National Championships are considered the same tournament even though the events are played on different dates in different locations.

Wildcards:
Wildcard applications are only considered in extreme cases and are rarely awarded. Wildcard applications are available through your section office. Your section office can give you guidance in this area. If you are awarded a wildcard, it is your responsibility to communicate with us and overnight your entry fee.

Doubles Entry:
The following players are eligible to enter the doubles event: Singles Players on the Competitors List, Singles Alternates who appear on a Sectional Endorsement List, USTA National Doubles Qualifiers, and Players with doubles-only endorsements.
A player may not enter one age division in singles and another in doubles. Example: Younger brother not entered in the 18s singles cannot play doubles with older brother who is playing in the 18s, and still play in the 16s singles at a later date.

Normally we would not give permission to enter 2 tournaments with common dates. However there are several Section Tournaments starting on the 21st. We will give permission for you to enter those Tournaments with the following stipulations:
1. National 18s is your priority tournament.
2. You must get permission from the Tournament Director of the other tournament.
3. Once selected, you may not withdraw from this tournament at anytime for any reason and still play the other tournament.
If you are listed on the Alternates List, YOU are telling us you can still participate. If we contact you and you tell us you are entered in another tournament, you will be penalized. To avoid any penalty, you must withdraw from the Alternates List before entering another tournament.

CONTACT INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to notify me of your most current contact information. I will call the phone numbers given by TennisLink to notify you of the opportunity to enter. I will not try to contact you by the email address given by TennisLink this has proven to be unsuccessful. I will only communicate with you by email if you first contact me. Please email tennistournament@comcast.net or fax to (251) 208-5188 your contact info.

ORDERED ALTERNATES REPORT
This is the order alternates will replace any withdrawals originally selected from the Standings List. (This report will be posted after selections.) Until seedings are prepared and posted, withdrawing players originally selected by the Section Quota will be replaced with an alternate from that section, unless there are none.

POINT OF NO RETURN
It is your duty to notify us if you have reached the "point of no return" for travelling. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moments notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternates list if you know you cannot travel. I have to contact alternates in order, even though it may be the night before the tournament and you are in California. We cannot know someones intent until you tell us. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, YOU are telling us you can still attend.

ENTRY FEE
Because you were not selected in the initial process, we cannot process your credit card. If you are offered a spot, you will have to overnight your entry fee - Cash or a Check made payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. Your acceptance is not final until the entry fee has been received. Then entry fee is $81.00

LATE ENTRIES
If you miss the deadine, we will accept late entries for a limited time after registration closes and the Ordered Alternates List has been posted. To enter as a Late Entry, email tennistournament@comcast.net. If there are alternates in the division you wish to enter, Late Entries will go below all other alternates, regardless of ranking. We will not accept late entries after 3/2/09. Please note, no late entries will be accepted at anytime if they will affect seedings. Late Entries will also have to overnight the entry fee if accepted.

REGISTRATION CLOSES AT NOON EASTERN TIME ON THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 19, 2009

• At this time you are not allowed to enter more than one age division. All of the age divisions for Spring National Championships are considered the same tournament even though the events are played on different dates in different locations.
  
• Draw Size is 128
  
• This is a National Level 1 Tournament
  
• Wildcard information can be obtained from your Section Office
  
• Airlines into Mobile include: American, U.S. Air, Delta, and Continental.
  
• Airport is called Mobile Regional Airport. Pensacola, FL and Gulfport, MS have airports within an hour from Mobile
  
• All matches will be played at the Mobile Tennis Center - we have 60 courts, 32 will be used for matches and 28 will be used for practice during matches.
  
• Mobile is in the Central Time Zone
  
• No housing is provided
  
• Play will start for everyone on Sunday 3/15/2009
  
• Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you might have.
  
• Email any other questions to tennistournament@comcast.net
  

Selection into the Singles division will be determined as follows in sequence:
1. Top 32 players applying from the USTA/National Championships Selection List
2. Top 12 players applying from the USTA/National Open Qualifiers
3. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Caribbean Endorsement List
4. Top 4 players applying from the USTA/Eastern Endorsement List
5. Top 4 players applying from the USTA/Florida Endorsement List
6. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Hawaii Pacific Endorsement List
7. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Intermountain Endorsement List
8. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Mid-Atlantic Endorsement List
9. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Middle States Endorsement List
10. Top 8 players applying from the USTA/Midwest Endorsement List
11. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Missouri Valley Endorsement List
12. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/New England Endorsement List
13. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Northern Endorsement List
14. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/No. California Endorsement List
15. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Pacific Northwest Endorsement List
16. Top 13 players applying from the USTA/Southern Endorsement List
17. Top 4 players applying from the USTA/So. California Endorsement List
18. Top 2 players applying from the USTA/Southwest Endorsement List
19. Top 5 players applying from the USTA/Texas Endorsement List
20. Remaining vacancies are filled by registered players from the USTA/National Standing List

You may select any of the above lists by clicking on "Selection Process" on the left side of screen.

For entry, use the USTA Registration System.

National Event

This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.