|
Draws are now posted online !!
Draws are posted online for MOST divisions !! Please note that ALL matches are played outdoors at the Top Gun Academy (NOT SPRINGHURST). Directions are listed below.
Please note our COOKOUT AND CONTESTS LISTED BELOW FOR SATURDAY !!
|
|
Cookout and Contests
Saturday will be a packed day with the following activities:
- Tournament play starts at 8:00am
- Player Cookout from 11:30-2:30pm.... Free for players !!
- Perfect Serve Contest from 1:00-3:00pm ..... win $1,000 with a perfect serve !!!! $2.00 per chance with proceeds benefiting the Humane Society of Louisville.
- Cornhole Contests from 1:00-3:00pm...... win great prizes !! Racquets, tennis bags, T-shirts, etc.... Proceeds benefit the Humane Society of Louisville.
|
|
LOCATION
The Firecracker Open will take place on the OUTDOOR hard courts of the brand new Top Gun Tennis Academy. The address to use for Mapquest or GPS is 12906 Old Henry Road Louisville, KY. The Top Gun Academy is located only 5 or 6 minutes from The Tennis Club at Springhurst just off Old Henry Road and the Gene Snyder Expressway. Taking Gene Snyder South from Springhurst, exit off on Old Henry Road, take a right on Old Henry Road and you will see the courts about .25 mile on your right.
|
|
IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFO BELOW !!
|
|
A Tournament for EVERYONE !!
The Firecracker Open is NOT just your regular tennis tournament. We offer an event for almost everyone !! Also, add a Player Cookout and contests and prizes throughout the tournament !! The Firecracker Open offers Junior & Adult Events:
Boys & Girls 10s - 18s Singles and Doubles Quickstart 8 & under divisions Father/Son, Father/Daughter, Mother/Son, and Mother/Daughter Men's and Women's Open Singles, Doubles, and Mixed with Prize Money Age Division Singles and Doubles Men's and Women's NTRP Rated 2.5-5.0 Singles and Doubles Combo Mixed NTRP Events
|
|
Prize Money in Open Divisions !!
Prize money is offered in all Open Divisions. The prize money breakdown is as follows. A 16 draw singles and 8 draw doubles for MAXIMUM prize money to be distributed. If less entries then prize money will be adjusted accordingly.
Prize money adjusted for draw entries:
OPEN DIVISION SINGLES (Men): Winner $1000.00 Finalist $500.00
OPEN DIVISION DOUBLES (Men): Winner $500.00 (team) Finalist $250.00 (team)
|
|
10 & under Events
The 10 & under events will utilize the QuickStart format is regards to court size, racquet size, and low compression balls. The 10 & under events will take place on Sunday July 3rd from 1:00-4:00pm
|
|
Player Cookout !!
We will be cooking out all weekend to celebrate the 4th of July !! All players will receive a free lunch on Saturday and Sunday and family and fans will be able to buy burgers, dogs, and refreshments !!
|
|
Contests and Prizes
We will be having Contests and Great Prizes all weekend !! Perfect Serve contest, Fast Serve Contest, Cornhole, and much more playing for GREAT PRIZES and gift certificates !!
|
|
Rules Changes for 2011
The following rules 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.
- A player loses the point if he/she reverses the call from “out” to “in”.
Note: You lose the point if you call a ball “out”, then realize the ball was “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”
more info
|
|
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.
more info
|
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, June 29, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703602011 from the searchable schedule homepage.
To use TennisLink, cookies must be enabled in the user's browser. For more information,
please go to your browser's help menu.