SUNDAY RAIN DELAY
Matches will resume at 4:30pm. All players please report to the AGTC tennis complex at Empie Park at that time!!!
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WHAT LEVEL TOURNAMENT IS THIS?
It is an L4.
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DIRECTIONS
The tournament will be held at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park. It is located at 3405-A Park Avenue. Wilmington, NC 28403.
If you are driving from the Raleigh/Chapel Hill/Durham area: Take I-40 East. Then merge onto US-117/S/NC 132 S/N. College Rd. Turn right onto Oleander Dr/US-76. Turn right onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left and make your first left. At the stop sign, make a left and you will see the tennis courts and tennis clubhouse where the check-in is on your right.
From Charlotte area: Merge onto US-74 E towards NC-27. Then merge onto US-76 East via the exit on the left toward Wilmington/State Port/Carolina Beach/Kure Beach. Make a slight right onto US-76. Left onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left and make your first left. At the stop sign, make a left and you will see the tennis courts and tennis clubhouse where the check-in is on your right.
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MATCH FORMAT FOR BG 18-12
Singles Matches: A 3-minute Set Break will be taken after splitting sets. During this break the players may receive coaching on court. Players are not permitted to leave the court except for a legitimate toilet/change of attire break. A player taking a toilet/change of attire break, for which "reasonable time" is allowed (see court official), may receive coaching during that break. A player remaining on court while the opponent takes a toilet/change of attire break may receive coaching until their opponent returns. Cell phones may be used by players on court to receive coaching during the break. A player taking a toilet/change of attire break may also use a cell phone to receive coaching. Cell phones must be turned off at the end of the 3-minute set break.
BG 18-12 singles matches will be 2 full sets with a 10pt tiebreaker being played in lieu of a 3rd set. Consolation singles matches will be the same format.
Doubles Matches: All doubles matches will play an 8 game proset.
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BOYS AND GIRLS 10S FORMAT & SCORING
(NEW!) Boys and Girls 10 and Under will use the QuickStart format with court size of 60 feet and orange low compression balls. Players must use 23" or 25" junior racquets.
• SERVE: Overhand or underhand out of air in correct box.
• Scoring: 15, 30, 40, Deuce…NO AD scoring
• When it’s Deuce, the receiver picks which side they would like to receive on.
• Best 2 out of 3 short sets – first to 4 games win by 1.
• 3rd set is a 7 pt. tiebreaker win by 2.
• During a tiebreaker, players change sides every 6 points.
• During the regular short sets, players change sides every odd game. (i.e. 1-0, 2-1, 3-2, etc.)
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MATCH FORMAT FOR CO-ED 8/UNDER DIVISION
CO-ED 8/UNDER RULES/FORMAT
• SERVE: Overhand or underhand out of air in correct box.
• 2 out of 3 sets which are in fact 7 point games. If the score is 6-6, next point wins the set.
• 3rd set is also a 7 point game.
• Each player serves twice then the other player serves twice.
• Switch sides after every set and take a 90 second break after each set.
• If the server serves one serve and it ends the game (set), when they switch ends of the court the next player would serve (even though the first server only served one point)
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The Medical Release is required by USTA/NC prior to playing matches. Parent or guardian must sign. Please click on the link below to print form. Bring the signed Medical Release form with you to registration
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PLAYER ELIGIBILITY
USTA membership is required to play in sanctioned tournaments.
FREE 10 and Under Membership
FOR A LIMITED-TIME, kids ages 10 and under can get a 1-Year USTA Membership for...FREE!* If you've never been a member before, and are 10 and under, then here is your opportunity to get in the game!
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER:
* Click "more info" to visit www.usta.com/membership and enter source code JOIN2PLAY
* Call 1-800-990-8782 and use JOIN2PLAY
* Offer Expires: December 31, 2011
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HOTEL INFORMATION
The Courtyard Marriott is the host hotel for the tournament. Please go to the link to make your reservation and get the tournament rate of $89/night.
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NCTA RAIN POLICY
NCTA Rain Policy for all sanctioned tournaments
NCTA RAIN POLICY for all sanctioned tournaments
1. Any division where play has begun – no refund
2. Any division where no play has begun – a partial refund after deductions for actual
expenses.
3. All scores must be reported (incomplete matches included). They would be recorded as
ABANDONED matches.
4. No tournament may reschedule without the approval of the S & S Committee.
5. If a tournament is unable to complete the tournament within the sanctioned dates,
no extensions will be allowed. The tournament will be over. This is because of the
points per round system used for ranking.
6. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee if the entire tournament is canceled
due to inclement weather.
7. Notify the NCTA of a cancellation.
8. Head tax is charged for any divisions where play has begun
9. COMMUNICATE with players or parents
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REFUND POLICY
After the online entry deadline, a refund is not required to be returned to the player.
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JUNIOR SUSPENSION PTS FOR FAILURE TO COMPLETE A TOURNAMENT
JUNIOR Suspension Points for Failure to Complete a Tournament
The number of players not completing all matches in a tournament is very high. There are numerous withdrawals once the draws are posted, and many walkovers in the consolations. Penalty points are imposed for failure to complete a tournament. Failure to play a match is unfair and costly to opponents, & unsportsmanlike. Because the NCTA realizes the importance of school to the players a school exempt clause is included. (Revised 10/10)
1. After the tournament online deadline, failure for a JUNIOR player to complete a tournament for ANY reason other than retirement during a match due to injury/illness = 1 Point
2. Any withdrawal after the tournament online registration deadline receives points.
1 point for main draw & 1 point for consolation = 2 points
3. Default No Show , Default Adult Discipline, & Default Refusal to Play points will remain 5 points 4. Points are cumulative in the Junior Suspension points system
5. A letter will be sent when a player receives 6 points.
6. A 3 month suspension will occur when 10 points are received
• Appeals at 10 points can be made to the grievance chairperson
7. To be exempt from the above, a player must notify the TD immediately at the conclusion of
his/her Sunday play that they will be attending school on Monday so will not be participating in
play Monday. TD will e-mail jane@nctennis.com those players who have requested this
exemption. Names to be sent Sunday night.
? If a player withdraws or has a walkover because of injury or illness, the player shall send written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional to jane@nctennis.com no later than 5 days after the last scheduled day of the tournament. Upon receipt & verification, the points will be removed. The verifications of illness/ injury will be kept on file in the NCTA office.
Although the point penalties imposed are minor, they are imposed to stress that the failure to complete a tournament for an unexcused reason is unacceptable.
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FREE USTA MEMBERSHIP FOR 10/UNDER KIDS
USTA membership generally required to play in sanctioned tournaments.
FREE 10 and Under Membership
FOR A LIMITED-TIME, kids ages 10 and under can get a 1-Year USTA Membership for...FREE!* If you've never been a member before, and are 10 and under, then here is your opportunity to get in the game!
TO TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THIS LIMITED-TIME OFFER:
* Click "more info" to visit www.usta.com/membership and enter source code JOIN2PLAY
* Call 1-800-990-8782 and use JOIN2PLAY
* Offer Expires: December 31, 2011
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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 Friday, September 16, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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