Thank you to all Players, Coaches, and Parents!
I just wanted to take a minute to thank all the players, coaches and parents who made this event such a success. I appreciate everyone's patience and I know that part of the event getting bigger and better is the difficulty with scheduling that comes from all the additional matches. There is no getting around the back to back doubles matches followed by singles when there are multiple singles matches in a day. I have a couple of ideas for next year that may help this issue which involve limiting the draws and possibly doing a doubles sign-up on the first day of match play. Then, players with a very heavy schedule can opt not to play doubles-although I would encourage everyone to play doubles. Anyway, thank you for your cooperation and patience and I hope you feel that the event was a good experience for the players-see you next year!
Steve Annacone
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Check In 30 Minutes prior to your match!
We will try to run this event as efficiently as possible. Please check in 30 minutes prior to your scheduled time (especially first match) and we will get you on the court as quickly as possible. We will be strictly enforcing the 5 minute warm up, 25 second time between points, and 90 second on the changeover rules. Please call out the score before each point and keep your score in the scorecards so there are no disagreements. We hope everyone has a great weekend!
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Doubles Draws
We tried our best to pair everyone up that we could-please check the draws if you signed up for doubles. If you are not in the draw, we were unable to find you a partner-there were only a few. Please remember that most first round doubles matches start at 8:00 a.m. Saturday and you may play again at 9:00 a.m. All doubles matches are an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreaker at 8-8.
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Practice Courts
Here are my three recommendations for practice courts-there will be no practice courts at SMTA or Webb Friday-Sunday after 8:30 a.m.
Christian Academy of Knoxville-6 courts 9:00 am-5:00 pm
529 Academy Way -- Knoxville, Tennessee 37923
Courts will be available 9 am-5 pm Friday-Sunday
First come, first serve basis-follow directions to Webb-go less than .5 miles and take a right-tennis courts are on the right.
Concord Park-2 courts public facility
Turn left out of SMTA, Turn right on Hardin Valley Rd (1st light), Turn left at 4th light (1st light after underpass) onto Pellissippi Parkway South-follow about 5 miles to Westland DR exit-take right on Westland-go about 3 miles to stop sign-take right on Northshore Drive-courts are about .5 miles on right
Carl Cowan Park-2 courts public facility
Turn left out of SMTA, Turn right on Hardin Valley Rd (1st light), Turn left at 4th light (1st light after underpass) onto Pellissippi Parkway South-follow about 5 miles to Westland DR exit-take right on Westland-go about 3 miles to stop sign-take left on Northshore Drive-courts are about 2 miles on the right
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Directions to Webb
From SMTA:
- Turn left out of SMTA
- Turn right on Hardin Valley Rd (1st light)
- Turn left at 4th light (1st light after underpass) onto Pellissippi Parkway South
- Exit Duchtown Rd (2nd exit) and turn left at top of ramp
- Follow Dutchtown for approximately 2.5 miles and entrance is on right side
- Follow signs to tennis courts
9800 Webb School Lane
Knoxville, TN 37923
From Interstate 40/75
- Take Pellissippi Parkway towards Oak Ridge
- Exit Duchtown Rd (2nd exit) and turn left at top of ramp
- Follow Dutchtown for approximately 2.5 miles and entrance is on right side
- Follow signs to tennis courts
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Subway, Einstein Bagels, Outback, Dick's Sporting Goods, Hooters Restaurant
We will have food and snacks at Smoky Mountain Tennis Academy for all of the players. Subway will be providing sandwiches Friday, Saturday and Sunday from 11:30-2 for players only. Einstein Bagels will provide bagels and spreads in the mornings. Outback Steakhouse, Dick's Sporting Goods, Chick Filet, and Hooters Restaurant will be providing coupons for players' goodie bags. Please support these businesses since they are helping make our tournament better with their sponsorship! Also, thank the Greater Knoxville Tennis Association for sponsoring our event-we were able to rent a large tent for our players party and add additional amenities to make things better for all the players, coaches and parents!
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No entry fee refunds
There will be no refunds after the entry deadline-please withdraw online prior to the entry deadline if you are unable to play.
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Hotels
Here is a short list of hotels. We will be adding more as we receive them:
Our Newest Hotel: Baymont Inn-$69.95/night + tax breakfast included.
11341 Campbell Lakes Dr Knoxville, TN 37932
(865) 671-1010
2 Queen beds 8 rooms held. Must call asap to receive rate. Mention TN State Open
Jameson Inn $89,
209 Market Place Blvd, Knoxville, TN 37922,
865-531-7444, Reservation: SMTA,
Double Room,
Continental Breakfast Included
Courtyard by Marriot Cedar Bluff $99,
216 Langley Place, Knoxville, TN 37922
865-539-0500, King Rooms w/Sleeper Sofas (no doubles),
Continental Breakfast Included
Holiday Inn Cedar Bluff $99,
304 North Cedar Bluff Road, Knoxville, TN 37923,
865-693-1011,
Hampton Inn Cedar Bluff $99,
9128 Executive Park Drive, Knoxville, TN 37923,
865-693-1101,
Includes Continental Breakfast
Red Roof Inn @ Central & Papermill $53.99,
5334 Central Avenue Pike, Knoxville, TN 37912,
865-584-3411,
Double/Double Room
Residence Inn by Marriott $109,
865-539-5339,
Studio Rooms,
Reservation: SMTA TN State Open
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Please email sannacone@aol.com with questions regarding this
tournament. We will not be able to return phone calls due to the
size of this event. Thank you!
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, July 2, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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