Tournament Reports
Final Alternates List
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PLAYER WITHDRAWALS
Any player withdrawals here forward MUST be completed by 1) Calling the Tournament Referee at 704-300-7940 AND 2) Sending an email to the Tournament Director.
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ALTERNATES
Any alternates who are not in the draw at this point must show up and be an On-Site Alternate. We will not be placing any alternates into places of withdrawn players until the match time Saturday morning.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN AT JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER PRIOR TO THEIR FIRST MATCH. Player registration is available on Friday, November 11th from 6pm-8pm at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. If you elect to check-in on Saturday, you MUST check-in at Jeff Adams prior to going to the site of your first round match. LATENESS PENALITES WILL BE ENFORCED on players who are late to their first round match.
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LATENESS PENALTIES WILL BE ENFORCED
Please note that USTA regulations require that all players be on-site and checked in at the Tournament Deck prior to the stated match time. Any player not checked in at the Tournament Desk at the stated match time will be "Put on the Clock", even if a court is not available for the match to be played on. Penalties are: 0:00-5:00 minutes: Loss of toss and one game, 5:01-10:00 minutes: Loss of toss and two games, 10:01-15:00 minutes: Loss of toss and three games, 15:01 minutes and after: Default. Traffic, car issues or getting lost are not valid reasons for avoiding lateness penalties.
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BOYS & GIRLS 10 & UNDER DRAWS
Each player in the Boys and Girls 10 & under draws will play a minimum of three matches. To accomplish this, both draws will play a Feed-In Consolation through the quarterfinals with a Playoff for the Top 4 positions (This means those players who lose in the semifinals will play each other.) Each player that then loses in the first two rounds of the consolation draw will then be placed into a separate draw to continue play.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
If you wish to be an on-site alternate for this event, you MUST report directly to the tournament desk at the site for your age division 30 minutes prior to the first match scheduled for your age division with the following: 1) A Signed Medical Release Form and 2) A check for the entry fee (NO credit card payments will be taken). Any on-site Alternates will still be placed in the draw in the order listed on the Alternate Entries List. On-site Alternates MUST check in with the Tournament Desk as if they are playing a match so the Site Director is aware of your presence. Any on-site Alternates not available when called at the tournament desk will forfeit their position on the Alternate Entries List.Alternates will NOT be placed in Consolation Draws and will only be used to fill spaces in the Main Draw.
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ACCEPTED ENTRIES AND ALTERNATES
Those players accepted for entry into the CTA Charlotte Junior Classic and ordered alternates for the events are now listed. We will post an Updated Alternates List on Monday and each morning next week leading up to the event. IF YOU WISH TO WITHDRAW FROM THE TOURNAMENT, YOU MUST SEND AN EMAIL TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OR REFEREE.Per USTA Regulations, Alternates must withdraw from this event if you wish to enter another tournament on the same weekend.
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LATE ENTRIES
Due to full draws and long Alternate Lists, we will not be taking anymore late entries for the tournament.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS & AUXILIARY SITES
The Jeff Adams Tennis Center (1200 W. Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC 28217) is the tournament headquarters site. Directions to Jeff Adams and auxiliary sites are listed below. Also included is the age group that will primarily be playing at each site. However, in some cases overflow matches may be played at another site.
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GUIDELINES FOR ENTRY
Players are allowed to enter two age divisions in Southern L3 tournaments, within these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would be removed from the Alternates list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made
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ENTRY VIOLATIONS
Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules in the USTA Southern Section, and players may be assessed five (5) junior suspension points for violation of this rule. In "Friend at Court," USTA Tournament Regulation 1 N. 11 & 12 states: 11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments are scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing." 12. "A player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament. A player shall not enter a tournament with the intention of withdrawing if the player’s entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the Tournament Committee for the tournament in which the player has entered understands the situation and concurs with the contemplated action." If a player on the Alternate list wants to enter a different tournament, he/she must withdraw from this tournament before entering another one.
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TOURNAMENT HOTELS
BOOK NOW! In an attempt to make this an enjoyable trip for our out of town players and their parents, we have blocked rooms at the . Important Booking Information: For phone reservations, please be sure to state that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association, Charlotte Junior Classic Tournament to receive the special rate. Rooms are still available. BOOK NOW!
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Renaissance Charlotte Suites Hotel
Closest to Jeff Adams Tennis Center and Waddell High School. Oversized two-room suites with either king or double beds and sleeper sofa, refrigerator, microwave, and coffee maker, fitness center and indoor pool. $99 including Full Hot Breakfast. Click on More Info to book online OR call 800-266-9432. Earn your Marriott points with this stay!
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Hyatt Summerfield Suites
Closest to Waddell Academy, Jeff Adams Tennis Center, and Park Road Park. King and double bed suites with full kitchen, free Internet, exercise room, outdoor pool, spa, sport court and courtyard patio with barbecue grill. $89 including Full Hot Breakfast. Click on More Info to book online OR call 1-800-517-8441. Remember to specify that you are with the Charlotte Junior Classic tournament or use the code G-CHAR. Earn free nights with Hyatt Gold
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Hilton Garden Inn
Closest to South Mecklenburg High School & Park Road Park. Deluxe King or 2-Queen bed accommodations with complimentary high-speed wireless Internet access, in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator and coffee maker, fitness facility, indoor/outdoor heated pool and Jacuzzi. Rate: $85 includes full buffet made-to-order breakfast. Click on More Info to book online OR call 800-445-8667. Remember to specify that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association Junior Classic tournament. Earn free points with HHilton Honors. Please call hotel directly at 800-445-8667 or email Shannon at shannon.valverde@hilton.com
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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. Kids play best of 3 sets (no ad scoring) with the first to win 4 games wins the set. If players split sets, a 7 point tiebreak is played for the third set.
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FORMAT & SCORING
All 12&U through 18&U draws will have Full Feed in through Quarters and 3/4 Playoff. Scoring for the main draw will be the best of three sets except Boys and Girls 12s which will play best of three sets with a 10-point match tie-break in lieu of the third set. Scoring for the Feed In will be the best of three sets with a 10-point match tie-break in lieu of the third set. Alternate scoring, No-AD scoring, or Match Tiebreak in lieu of the third set may be used for all matches in the event of inclement weather.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Draws will be limited to 32. The top 32 players applying will be selected by the USTA Southern Section office, from the latest USTA Southern standing list -- 28 players from the age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group that have a top 40 standing and are not in the selected 28.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add current contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form. more info
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals prior to the entry deadline is the player's responsibility using TennisLink online. Anyone who withdraws after the close of registration should email tournaments@charlottetennisassociation.com stating name, division, USTA number, and reason for withdrawal.
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ALTERNATES
The Alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately to be removed from the list. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the website to see if alternate status has changed. Please provide current contact information during online registration. Once an alternate is selected for play, their fee will be processed. On Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play for the first round.
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NEW SIGNIFICANT RULE/CODE CHANGES
1. Juniors receive a mandatory 3-minute rest period after the second set when a match-tiebreak is played in lieu of the third set. The player must stay on the court and coaching is permitted.
2. Juniors in all age divisions, including boy's and girl's 18s, receive a mandatory 10-minute rest period after the second set in a best of 3 set match. As usual, coaching is permitted.
3. Line calls changed from "out" to "in" no longer result in a let. The player who made the incorrect call now loses the point regardless of their subsequent shot.
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
Check in will be available from 6:00 pm to 8:00 pm on Friday, November 12, at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center. (Registraion will not be availalbe before 6pm.) Players checking in on Friday may go directly to their first match site on Saturday. IF YOU ARE CHEKCING IN ON SATURDAY, YOU MUST CHECK IN AT THE JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER AT LEAST 60 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR FIRST MATCH. Players may proceed directly to all subsequent match sites. UNDER NO CIRCUMSTANCES WILL PLAYERS WILL BE ALLOWED TO PLAY UNLESS THEY HAVE CHECKED IN FIRST AT THE JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER. Please be sure to have a signed Medical Release with you for check-in. Late entries and alternates who have not paid their entry fee will be required to submit payment prior to their first match. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON COURT IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE AND THEIR ENTRY FEE.
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JEFF ADAMS TENNIS CENTER (BOYS & GIRLS 10s/12s)
1200 West Tyvola Road, Charlotte, NC: Driving Directions: From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn right onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn left onto Tyvola. Turn right into tennis center after the 49/Tryon Street intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info
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PARK ROAD PARK (BOYS & GIRLS 16s)
6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info
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SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SHOOL (BOYS & GIRLS 18s)
8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Continue on Park Road high school will be on the right side. Tennis courts are located behind the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info
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WADDELL ACADEMY (BOYS & GIRLS 14s)
7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Nations Ford Road. WLA will be approximately 1/4 mile on the right. The courts are on the right as you enter the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. more info
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PRACTICE COURTS
There will be practice courts available at Carmel Rd. Park and Freedom Park nearby. There will not be any available courts for practice at the 4 main sites during match play. Directions to Carmel Rd. Park are located on the player info sheet. Freedom Park is located at 1900 East Blvd. Charlotte, NC.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the winner, finalist, third place, fourth place in all events and winners and finalists in the Feed In.
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STRINGER
A stringer will be available at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. Schedule and fees to be announced.
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TRAINER
There will be a trainer available at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center beginning Saturday morning through the completion of matches on Monday.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The Charlotte Tennis Association is proud to have Prince be the official provider of tennis balls for the tournament.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Each year the CTA selects a boy and girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor.
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WEATHER UPDATE
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TOURNAMENT SURVEY
Please see click on the link to complete the USTA Southern online tournament survey.
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