THANK YOU!
Thank you to all the players, parents and spectators for making this VERY HOT tournament really cool. We appreciate you understanding that no matter how hard we try, we still cannot control the weather. We hope to see you all again for the Thanksgiving Classic.
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Rule Changes for 2011
The following rule changes will take place for all USTA Sanctioned Tournaments beginning in 2011:
- All matches with a full 3rd set receive a 10 minute break before starting the 3rd set (this change gives the 10 minute break to the 18 & Under Division)
- When playing a Match Tiebreak in Lieu of the 3rd Set, players receive a 3 minute break where coaching is allowed.
Suggestions: The players should stay on the court during this time and coaching should be done through the fence. Note: If a player is not back to the court and ready to play after the 3 minute break, the player is defaulted from the match (this stems from the rule that if you are late after a break, the player receives a game penalty) Note: If a player goes to the restroom during the break, he/she is granted extra time. The opponent can receive coaching throughout the entire break if the player who is going to the bathroom is believed to be receiving coaching.
- A player loses the point if he/she reverses the call from “out” to “in”.
For more information on the Rules of Tennis, click “More Info” to see the 2011 Friend at Court .
To view the USTA Kentucky Junior Tournament Rules and Regulations, click “More Info”
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10 & Under Divisions—Singles & Doubles
Beginning January 1, 2011, ALL 10 & Under tournament play in Kentucky (and Southern Section) will use the QuickStart Tennis Play Format. The following are mandatory parameters for all play in 10 & Under tournaments:
- Racket—up to 25 inches in length
- Ball—Orange Low Compression Ball
- Court—60’*21’ for singles, 60’*27’ for doubles
- Scoring—Singles—2 short sets to 4 games with no-ad scoring. At 4-4, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played. In lieu of a 3rd set, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played to determine the winner of the match. Doubles—1 no-ad set to 6 games. If the score reaches 6-6, a Set Tiebreak is played (first to 7, win by 2)
All 10s tournaments, including the Creason and Southern Closed, will use the parameters listed above. Players should be able to keep score, call their lines, and, ultimately, complete the match without a permanent court monitor.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
For more information on 10 & Under Tennis, log on to www.10andundertennis.com or contact USTA Kentucky at 1-888-582-8674.
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Raise a Racquet Foundation
The Raise a Racquet Foundation is USTA Kentucky's endowment fund dedicated to improving lives through tennis and education. Players may receive funding from the Raise a Racquet Foundation to assist in the development of their game (such as: lessons, clinics, JTT Registration, and tournament fees). Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee and are kept strictly confidential
Click “More Info” for the Raise a Racquet Foundation application.
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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, August 26, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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