Tournament Reports
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THANKS FOR A GREAT TOURNAMENT !!
Thanks everyone for a great tournament !! The weather was GREAT, the kids were GREAT, the parents were GREAT (most of you), and we survived yet another tournament !! Thanks everyone and hope to see you in December for our other Level 3s !!
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DOUBLES SAME TIME AS SINGLES UPDATE!!
In order to complete the doubles tomorrow so nobody is staying til Monday for JUST a doubles match, there were some DOUBLES & BACK DRAW SINGLES scheduled at the same time.... we are playing two rounds of doubles to finish tomorrow and since we cannot predict the outcome of the initial doubles matches at 8:30am, the affected matches have been moved to 10:00am tomorrow after the first round of doubles. This is now reflected on the draws online. Those matches are:
Boys 18s backdraw: Joshua Swindler vs. Joseph Siami
Robert Albrecht vs. Ben Halpin
Boys 14s backdraw: Matthew Eastham vs. Stuart Riser
Alex Nguyen vs. Jonathan Chavez
Andrew Morton vs. Jake Boling
Jacob Marshall vs. Jake Beasley
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10 & under divisions
The Boys 10s draw is posted.. This will be a straight draw with feed in and 3/4 playoff. We will also play doubles with the 6 players once singles is completed. The Girls 10s is a 5 player round robin so all players will get 4 singles matches in. Please arrive before 1:30pm at Top Gun Academy. Thanks !!
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DRAWS ARE POSTED
DRAWS ARE POSTED !! Please remember it is the players (parents) responsibility to be on time and the proper site.... DO NOT SHOW UP AT THE WRONG SITE & WE ARE NOT PLAYING INDOORS AT SPRINGHURST (unless it gets dark). ALL SITES ARE LISTED BELOW !! Thanks and see everyone on Saturday !!
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TOURNAMENT SITES
MAIN SITE:
The Top Gun Academy (TGA on draw) 1800 Elite Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502) 244-1504 The Top Gun Academy is located off the Gene Snyder Xway (I-265) off the Old Henry Exit. You will see the courts to your right off Old Henry Road and turn on Elite Drive. The address above does not work for Mapquest or most GPS systems. If using them, please use this address 12906 Old Henry Road. This will take you across the street where you will see the courts on your right.
ALTERNATE SITES:
Kentucky Country Day (KCD on draw) 4100 Springdale Road Louisville, KY 40241 From Springdale Road turn into Kentucky Country Day school and stay to your left. You will see the courts behind the field hockey & soccer fields. Park in the lot and take the path between the baseball stadium and the fields to the courts.
Tom Sawyer State Park (TSP on draw) 3000 Freys Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40241 Turn into the main park entrance off Freys Hill Road. Take a left and you will see the courts straight ahead.
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FORMAT AND SCORING
Singles Draws will be 32 with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw will be best two out of three tiebreak sets. Feed in will be best of three sets playing a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles is single elimination with 8 game pro set.
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WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
ALL withdrawal MUST be made by emailing Chris Mather at topguntennis@earthlink.net. DO NOT CALL WITH A WITHDRAW. WE MUST HAVE IT IN WRITING. Unfortunately, the time has passed for issuing any refunds.
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SEEDINGS
Seedings are done based on Southern Standing List from October 5th. This is the guideline for seeding for all Southern Level 3 & higher tournaments. Doubles seedings are the sum of both players current standings in the respective age division they are playing. BELIEVE ME I DID NOT MAKE THIS STUFF UP.... Any questions please email us at topguntennis@earthlink.net
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DOUBLES
Doubles will begin first on Saturday October 8th. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH A PARTNER BY WEDNESDAY October 5th at 6:00pm. PLEASE CHECK THE COMPETITOR LIST FOR DOUBLES EVENTS TO MAKE SURE YOU ARE LISTED WITH YOUR PARTNER!! If you need a partner, please check the message below. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PARTNER'S NAME TO TOPGUNTENNIS@EARTHLINK.NET
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LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER ?
Are you looking for a doubles partner for this tournament ?? To make it easier to find a partner, we have created a FACEBOOK group to post a message that you are looking for a partner. Here is how to find a partner for the tournament:
1. Log into your FACEBOOK account (you can create an account if you do not have one) or click the link below
3. Search for the group TOP GUN ACADEMY CHAMPIONSHIPS
4. Click to join this group
4. You may post your information looking for a partner on the group page wall.
5. Other players will post messages and once you get a partner, then email that information to topguntennis@earthlink.net
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ALTERNATES
An ordered alternate list is provided in the link above. If you are an alternate for the tournament, you will be contacted in this order when an opening occurs in the draw.
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
The OFFICIAL HOTEL is the COURTYARD MARRIOTT (listed below). The Tournament Commitee would greatly appreciate the participants to use the host hotel. We have also listed other hotels which are convenient to all tournament sites and are surrounded by restaurants and shopping.
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COURTYARD MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST
10200 Champion Farms Dr. Louisville, Kentucky 40241 (502) 429-9293...$79/night without breakfast....$89/night with cooked to order breakfast. Use online booking code: j5t
more info
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HILTON GARDEN INN
9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)423-0018. Great American Grill restaurant on property, complimentary high speed internet, fitness center, indoor pool & hot tub. Within walking distance for guests to enjoy one of Louisville's most exciting shopping and eatery districts, The Summit.
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HOMEWOOD SUITES
9401 Hurstbourne Trace, Louisville, KY 40222 (502)429-9070. All suites have a fully eqipped kitchen, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening reception Mon-Wed serving a light meal.
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EMBASSY SUITES
9940 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502)426-9191.
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TIMELINE
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE EASTERN TIME
Sunday 10/2 - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
Wednesday 10/5 - 6:00pm Deadline for Doubles Partner
Thursday 10/6 - 8:00 pm First match times will be posted.
Saturday 10/8 - 8:30am Matches begin (doubles will start first at all sites)
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PRACTICE COURTS
Outdoor practice courts will be available for reservation at Top Gun Academy on Friday October 7th for a cost of $8.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling (502) 412-2950. Please specify that you are with the tournament.
During tournament play, The Top Gun Academy will be open at 6:30am each day of the tournament for first come, first serve practice courts until 8:00am at which time all courts will be used for match play. Here are some outdoor hard courts which will be available for warm up and practice (listed in order of proximity to Top Gun Academy):
Berrytown YMCA (2 cts) 1300 Heafer Road, Louisville, KY 40223
Tom Sawyer State Park (12 cts) 3000 Freys Hill Road, Louisville, KY 40241
Hounz Lane Park (2 cts) 2300 Hounz Lane Park, Louisville, KY 40223
Ballard High School (3 cts) 6000 Brownsboro Road, Louisville, KY 40222
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
There is no advance check in necessary for this tournament. Please report directly to your site at least 30 minutes prior to your first match time.
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TENNIS BALLS
All matches will use the GAMMA Pro Tour Ball
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STRINGING
USRSA Certified Racquet Stringing will be available at Top Gun Academy. We have a wide variety of strings available. Cost with your own string for tournament participants is $15.00.
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. They would be removed from the Alternate 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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SELECTION PROCESS
All draws are limited to 32. Selection will be based on your southern standing at the time of the deadline. For a draw of 32 4 players in the top 40 will be chosen from lower age group to play in older age group.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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