Tournament Reports
First Match Labels (Avery 5161)
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Congratulations to the recipients of our sportsmanship awards, Julia Adams and Johnathan Chavez both of Knoxville.
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SOUTHERNS
Check the tenneseetennis website to see the list of players that are going to southerns. Alternates will also be listed in order. The list will be up by 11:00 on Fri. Don't forget to register for the southern tournament online.
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Tournament Photography
Check www.keithboglephoto.com to find action photos of the tournament. Info on how to order photos is on the link. A portion of the proceeds goes to Murfreesboro Tennis Assn.
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Rain Delay Info
There is an official rain delay until 4:30 Sunday, HOWEVER the courts are now dry as of 4:00, so if you and your opponent show up we will put you on court ASAP.
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Prize Winners
25 players have won prizes and names were posted at the concession stand at Old Fort on Saturday. The following players have not claimed their prizes yet: Jake Bolling, Daniel Maynard, Marla Leone, Gordon Elrod, Steven Karl, Landie McBrayer, A.J. Wei, Jack Powell, Timmy O'Brien, Marissa Kovach. Please come to the OF concession stand to claim your prize.
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IMPORTANT MATCH INFO
When checking match times note the location. OF and OFP are Old Fort park courts. Check in will be under the big pavillion at south end of new courts. MT stands for MTSU. Boys 14's will play at MT on Sat/Sun...BUT ALWAYS check match location. Some boys 12's and girls 14's consolation are at MT on Sat.
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ALL PLAYERS MUST REGISTER BEFORE FIRST MATCH
Registration will be Fri. from 1:00-8:00 at the Old Pavillion at Old Fort park-south end of new courts. Players must register before first match. Free pizza and door prizes will be at Fri. registration. If you cannot register Fri. we will have registration Sat. morning at Old Fort and MTSU. Be thermore than 30 minute before 1st match time. Have with you a signed medical release form.
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PLEASE BE AWARE
Due to the fact that we are playing a 10 point tie break in lieu of third set players will be scheduled for 3 matches in 1 day in the consolation brackets.
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Birth Certificates
All players must have their birth certificate on file with the Southern office. Please click on the link and make sure your birth certificate is filed.
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Hot Weekend
It is going to be extremely hot this weekend. Please come with full water jugs. We will have refills available.
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QUESTIONS
All questions concerning the tournament should be emailed to ajwishing@comcast.net. Phone messages will not be answered. Thank you.
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Girls and Boys 10 and under
All girls and boys 10 and unders will be played on a 60 ft. court with a 25" racquet (or smaller). They will play with modified balls. Scoring will be 2/3, 4 game sets using no-ad scoring. 3rd set is a 7-point tiebreak. IMPORTANT-10 and unders can play doubles but only in the 10 and under division. Doubles will be 1 regular set, no ad, with a 7 pt. tie breaker at 6 all.
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IMPORTANT NEW RULING
At a meeting of the national Tennis Rules and Regulations Committee in early April a consensus developed on how to handle the new 3-minute break following split sets when a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set is played in junior matches.
*Treat the break as a set break that is three minutes long, with the exception that coaching is permitted on court. The only usual reason for a player to leave court would be for a toilet break. A player taking a toilet break may be coached during that break and a player remaining on court while their opponent takes a toilet break may be coached for the entire time the opponent is gone.*
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Tournament Play
Doubles play will begin Fri. afternoon. Singles play will begin Sat. morning. 10 and under division may be on a different schedule. They will start play on Fri afternoon also.
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Tournament Format
All main draw and back draw matches (excluding 10 and under) will play best 2 out of 3 regular sets with a 10 point tie break in lieu of a third set. All doubles matches are 8 Game Pro Sets and will be single elimination.
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Southern Closed Information
In order to be eligible for the 2010 Southern Closed Tournament, you must register online at http://www.tennesseetennis.com. If you finish in the top 12 - 14 players in your division (10 and under, top 6), you may qualify for the Southern Closed depending on the size of the draws. Others may go based on their overall record. Endorsers will be available to speak with you at the qualifier.
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Medical Release Forms
JUNIOR PLAYERS COMPETING IN USTA, USTA/SOUTHERN, AND USTA/TENNESSEE SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF EACH TOURNAMENT BEFORE THE FIRST MATCH IS PLAYED. THE PLAYER AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE FORM. THE FORM IS ON THE USTA/TENNESSEE WEB SITE AT WWW.TENNESSEETENNIS.COM UNDER JUNIOR TENNIS - COMPETITIVE ***
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Directions to Old Fort Park Tennis Center
Directions from Nashville: Take I-24 to Exit 78B. Take the ramp to Old Fort (Hwy. 96) and turn right towards town. Go 1.6 miles to Old Fort Park on the left. Turn left on Golf Lane into the park. Directions from Chattanooga: Take I-24 W to Exit 78B. Take the ramp to Old Fort Pkwy. (Hwy 96) and turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Old Fort Park on the left.
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Directions to MTSU tennis center
MTSU courts are at the corner of Greenland Dr. and Middle Tennessee Blvd. Directions from Nashville: Take I-24 E to Murfreesboro Exit 78B onto 96E/Old Fort Parkway. Go 3.3 miles (road name will change to Memorial after crossing Broad St.) Continue to right on E. Clark Blvd. Go 1.4 miles to Greenland Dr. and take a left. Turn into the parking lot on the right. Directions from Chattanooga: Take I-24 W to Murfreesboro Exit 81 onto US231N/TN10N/ Church St. Go 1.3 miles toward Murfreesboro on Church and take a right on Middle Tennessee Blvd. Go 2.6 miles and you will see courts on the right. Turn right on Greenland Dr. and park in the lot on the right.
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Hotel Information
ACCOMMODATIONS
Each team/participant should call the hotel of their choice from the list below to make their reservation-ask forthe "Tennessee State Junior Qualifier" block. The reservations must be made by Saturday, May 15, 2011--after that time the blocks will be dropped. However, in order to get a specific hotel, it would be a good idea to make reservations as soon as possible, as the blocked rooms will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you are having problems finding available rooms, please call Barbara Wolke at the Convention and Visitors Bureau at
615-278-2327.
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Baymont Inn and Suites
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-896-1172
2230 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Hair Dryers, Coffee Makers, Irons/Full Size Ironing Boards, 25' TV's in
Every Room, Voice Mail, Data Ports, Meeting Room, Small Pet Policy, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
Rooms: 20 rooms with two double beds Rate: $89.00 plus tax
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Candlewood Suites
I-24, Exit 76
Telephone: 615-617-3075
850 North Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
New Hotel, All-Suites with full kitchen, Interior Corridors, Fitness Center, Hairdryers, Electronic Locks,
Voice Mail, Iron/ Ironing Boards, Dataports, DVD Player, Coffee Makers, Dishwasher, On Site
Complimentary Laundry Facility, Same Day Dry Cleaning Service, Barbecue Grills, Business Center,
Candlewood Cupboard, 32 inch TV with Cable/Satellite, Free High Speed Internet, Free Movie Library,
Extended Stay Property, Complimentary Newspaper, Pet Policy, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
5 suites with two queen beds & 3 suites with one king bed
Rooms: Rate: $89.00 plus tax
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Comfort Suites
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-869-0950
226 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Room, Interior Corridors, Heated Whirlpool, Fitness Center,
Hairdryers, Electronic Locks, Voice Mail, Iron/ Ironing Boards, Dataports, Coffee Makers, Refrigerators,
Microwave, All Suites, Cable TV, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
10 suites with two queen beds & 5 suites with one king bed
Rooms: Rate: $85.99 plus tax
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Doubletree Hotel
Exit 78
Telephone: 615-895-5555
1850 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Full Service Hotel, Fanatics Restaurant & Lounge, Indoor /Outdoor Heated Pool, Meeting / Banquet
facility, Interior Corridors, Whirlpool, Hairdryers, Electronic Locks, Voice Mail, Iron / Ironing Boards,
Dataports, Coffee Makers, Refrigerators, Cable TV, Small Pet Policy, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
Rooms: 25 rooms with two queen beds Rate: $99.00 plus tax
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Embassy Suites
I-24, Exit 76
Telephone: 615-216-5356
1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN 37129
All Two Room Suites, Full Service Hotel, Complimentary Cooked-To-Order Breakfast, Meeting
Space & Banquet Facilities, Restaurant & Lounge, Interior Corridors, 10 Story Atrium With Water
Features, Complimentary USA Today, Complimentary Nightly Manager's Reception, Coffee Makers, Iron &
Ironing Boards, Microwave & Refrigerator, Heated Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet, Wet
Bar, Remote Control TVs With In-Suite Movies, Adjacent To Upscale Dining & Shopping At The Avenue
Of Murfreesboro, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted
Rooms: 25 suites with two queen beds Rate: $139.00 plus tax
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Fairfield Inn
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-849-1150
175 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Indoor Pool, Hair Dryers, Coffee Makers & Mini-Refrigerators
Irons/Full Size Ironing Boards, 25' TV's in Every Room, Voice Mail, Data Ports, Meeting Room, Interior
Corridors, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
Rooms: 10 rooms with two queen beds Rate: $104.00 plus tax
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Holiday Inn Express
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-849-9000
165 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast Outdoor Pool 25" Color Remote TV in Every Room Extra Large Rooms Coffee Makers
Mini-Refrigerators Interior Corridors Fitness Center & Spa Cordless Phones Cable TV Credit Cards &
Travelers Checks Accepted Free High Speed Internet
Express Automated Check Out
Rooms: 10 rooms with two queen beds Rate: $99.00 plus tax
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Friday, May 27, 2011 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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