Tournament Player Evaluation
Without your support we will not be able to continue hosting tournaments. We strive for Excellence! Our goal is to run a fair well organized event. We hope that you are able to check the yes box on all of the questions! If you liked the tournament please check Excellent. If you mark down "average", this is bad. Thanks again for your participation! We appreciate your support!
Refuse to Lose!!
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All play is cancelled for sunday the 22nd
Hi all Lafayette NTRP Championship Players. It is noon on sunday the 22nd. Unfortunately we have been rained out for today. All matches will be rescheduled for next weekend. The update draws and times will be posted online by tuesday the 24th at 8p. Please check your start time as it wil be changed. If you need to withdraw please email the director at hunterhg@comcast.net.
Thanks again for your patience during the delays this weekend! Next weekend the weather looks great! Go Niners!!
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Suspension of Play/RAIN DELAY...Sunday Jan 22 @ 10:00
It is CURRENTLY RAINING and play has been suspended.
There is a RAIN DELAY of TWO HOURS from your original start time.
***We cannot cancel a days play until NOON per USTA Rules and Regulations.***
We will update this page @ NOON.
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Rain delay update for sunday the 22nd
Currently there is no delay. We will update this message at 730am on sunday the 22nd if we should experience a rain delay. The forecast is a little iffy so please check this message before you leave your home to go to the club. If you are reading this message then there is no delay! Also, please double check your start time for your match as it may have been changed due to the fact that we did not complete all of saturday the 21st matches. The new match times have been published.
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WEATHER UPDATE for Saturday 1/21 @ 3p
We've worked VERY HARD and we have started all matches. All matches are delayed 2.5 hours from their original start time. All originally scheduled 430p matches and later are cancelled for today. We will reschedule these matches online by 8p this evening or earlier.
If both players come early and we have a court we'll do everything to get you on early!
Thank you for your understanding. Many things are within our control....WEATHER is NOT one of them.
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Rain Delay Update as of 1130am Saturday
The rain has let up some but we're no where ready to play.
There is now an OFFICIAL TWO HOUR and 30 minute DELAY from your original start time.
The next update will be at 12p.
All matches originally scheduled for sat the 21st at 500p or later are cancelled for today and wil be rescheduled for tomorrow. All players, please check the internet tonight for their potential match time change.
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Rain Delay Information
The rain delay hotline is 925 9372582. Please only call if you do not have internet access or you are en route to the club and it starts raining. Start times may be changed due to weather delays so make sure you check your match times online every night and before you head to the club. Your start times online will not reflect the delays that we may experience. This is a two weekend tournament.
Thanks for your patience during the delay!
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Scheduling
This is a two weekend tournament. We will try to complete the entire tournament over the first weekend unless we have large draws or weather issues. Draws will be posted no less than 72 hrs before the tournament. Please check for your start time online only. If you sign up for an age category, the tournament reserves the right to move you down an age group or two if the tournament decides there are not enough entries in an your age category. Also the tournament reserves the right to move you up one ntrp rating level if there are no other players signed up in your level. This is the rule for both singles and doubles. No avoidance requests will be taken for this tournament. The tournament also reserves the right to adjust this tentative schedule if entries are larger than usual.
Thanks for your participation and refuse to lose!!!!
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Match format
Singles: All singles matches are 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a third set. Doubles: All doubles matches are 2 out of 3 sets with a match tie break in lieu of a third set. We may use alternate formats if we experience a rain delay. All divisions are single elimination. Free Beer and snacks all day everyday!!!!
Refuse to Lose!!!
LTC Staff
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Contacting the director and check in
If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email the director at hunterhg@comcast.net. Also, please call the director at 925 368-8882. Please list your name, division and reason for the withdraw. No refunds or credits will be given for excused or unexcused withdraws after the deadline! The director will contact you to confirm the withdraw. All players should check in at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Make sure you check in directly to the site that you are assigned. You may find this information when you check your start time on the draws. LTC is the Lafayette Tennis Club. NGH is Northgate High School.
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Draws are subject to change
All draws are subject to change. Please recheck draws for changes in time and or withdrawals. All changes made within 24 hrs of tournament start will be phoned to the affected parties. doubles times may change if you were scheduled to play a team with only one player. Remember that both players on a team must sign up for doubles before the deadline. You must have your partners USTA # to do this. No late entries will be accepted.
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Draws
Draws will be posted no later than Wednesday 8/18/10 before 8am. Please only ck the internet for your start time. Phone requests for start times will not be accepted.
Good Luck and
Refuse to Lose
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Directions to Lafayette Tennis Club, -LTC-
For directions to the Lafayette Tennis Club (3125 Camino Diablo, Lafayette, CA 94549, (925) 937-2582), please use the following link to Yahoo maps --> Off of the 24 take the Pleaseant Hill Rd exit North, rt on Stanley then Right on Camino Diablo. You will see our exit sign first. Keep going and you will hit our entrance sign, then turn right down a steep drive. We are located in a hisdden glen. Make sure to allow ample time for traffic. We are located close to the freeway so it is an easy drive for most players.
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Free beer, bottle wather and snacks will be provided
There will be snacks and bananas provided all day along. Also, bottled water will be provided for you before your match and free beer after your match!
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Practice courts
During the tournament no practice courts will be open at the Lafayette Tennis Club. Acalanes High School is a stones throw away from the club and is open to the public. The address is 1200 Pleasant Hill Rd. Take the Pleasant Hill rd exit North and continue on Pleasant Hill until you see the courts on your right hand side. The Lafayette Tennis Club is a 2 minute car ride away.
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The LTC is home to the Hunter Gallaway's Tennis Academy
For more information about the club and Hunter Gallaway's high level Excellence I Junior Academy please check out our website on the link provided. We have great lower level year round program as well.
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Tournament Hotel
For hotel accommodations, please contact the Embassy Suites in Walnut Creek. Tel: 800 EMBASSY. Ask For the Hunter Gallaway Tennis Academy Special Rate. It should be no more than $104 per night for a great room! They have a complimentary breakfast, Ice machines, Indoor swimming and a gym! The address is 1345 Treat Blvd, Walnut Creek Ca 94597. Pleas Check out the link to their website for more information!
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Dress Code
Proper tennis attire is required on the courts at all times. Collared shirts are not required. All running shoes including non marking running shoes ar prohibited. Black soled shoes except for barricades and other tennis shoes are prohibited as well. You will be defaulted if you cannot find a replacement pair of shoes within 15 minutes after your match time. This rule will be strictly enforced, no exceptions. Shorts, skirts or sweats with pockets or some system to hold an extra ball is required. No cuttoff jeans are allowed on the courts. If you look good on the court you will play better!!!
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Come and Pick up your first grand prix points for 2011!!! Get
jump start on the competition!
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, January 17, 2012 7:00:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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