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PLAYERS, PARENTS, SPECTATORS, VOLUNTEERS, AND STAFF: Thank you for making our tournament a wonderful experience for all. Players showed exemplary respect and sportsmanship towards their opponents. PLAYERS – A BIG THANK YOU AND PLEASE CONTINUE TO DO THE SAME.
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PLAN ON ARRIVING 15 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR SCHEDULED MATCH TIME
UNDER THE USTA NOR CAL RULES, THE LATENESS PENALTY CLOCK STARTS AT THE SCHEDULED MATCH TIME REGARDLESS OF COURT AVAILABILITY. PLEASE MAKE SURE THAT YOU ALLOW ENOUGH TIME TO FIND THE SITE YOU ARE PLAYING AT AND FIND PARKING.
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REMEMBER TO ADD YOUR CONTACT INFORMATION WHEN REGISTERING
Please remember to add your contact information when entering so the tournament can contact you if necessary. The USTA does not automatically give your contact information to tournaments.
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MATCH FORMAT
The novice division will consist of 2 tiebreak sets using regular scoring with a 10 point match tie break at one set all. The Open division will consist of 2 tiebreak sets using regular scoring with a 10 point match tie break at one set all. The open division singles will also have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. Doubles will be single elimination.
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DOUBLES
Entries close for doubles on the same day as they do for singles. If you choose to enter in doubles, you need to enter your partner's USTA number as you register so the program links you as a doubles team. If you sign up for doubles and do not see your name linked with your partner online, please email the tournament number (500014212 ) to the tournament director and/or the referee , and the USTA name and number for each players. If you have signed up for doubles but have not listed a partner by the time entries close, you will either be randomly paired up with another person who signed up for doubles or you will be dropped out of the doubles and your money for doubles will be refunded. You need to make sure that you are linked up with your partner for doubles on the web page when entries close. The tournament will not be emailing people with reminders about listing a doubles partner because we do not have contact information of the partners you enter.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals are sometimes necessary, and are only excused if they are for illness, injury, or family emergency. Withdrawals made before entries close can be handled by the player by going into your TennisLink record and deleting your entry..... Your credit card will not be charged. Withdrawals at least 7 days before play starts (that would be August 3rd, since play starts August 10) are eligible for a refund. That refund will be processed once the tournament receives their final tournament fees, about a week or two after play is complete. Withdrawals dated August 3 or later are not eligible for a refund. If you must withdraw after entries close, immediately contact the tournament director by email. vrusso74@sbcglobal.net. If it is the day before matches begin (August 10) , or any of the tournament playing days, please ALSO phone the tournament desk immediately (408) 356-8363. Give your line number on the draw if you can. Speak slowly and clearly and spell the player name if necessary be sure to give a return phone number. For any withdrawal after entries close, please include a reason so we may pass it on to the USTA if necessary.
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DIRECTIONS TO LOS GATOS SWIM AND RACQUET CLUB
From hwy 85(both North and South ), take hwy 17 south exit towards Santa Cruz. Once on 17, take the first immediate exit towards Lark Ave <0.1 mile>. Go Right on Lark <0.1 mile>. Go Right on Oka <0.1 mile>. Go Right to LGSRC Parking lot <0.2 mile>. Click here for a map link -->>
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PLAYERS BARBECUE ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11 TH
THERE WILL BE A PLAYERS PARTY ON SATURDAY, AUGUST 11th AT 12:00PM. THE PARTY IS FREE TO ALL PLAYERS. THERE WILL BE HAMBURGERS AND HOTDOGS SERVED AND TWO PING PONG TABLES SET UP FOR DROP IN PLAY. WE HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE!
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DRESS CODE
Players must wear shoes with non-marking soles. Boys may not wear tank tops but may wear sleeveless shirts.
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Scoring Method
Match tie breaker will be played in place of the third set.
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SPECIAL SCHEDULING REQUESTS
Special scheduling requests will only be considered for the first match. If you have a special scheduling request please email the tournament director (vrusso74@sbcglobal.net)
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Receive 50% of your entry fee back. Apply for the TOURNAMENT ENTRY ASSISTANCE GRANT(TAG). For more information about this grant or to obtain a copy of the application please visit the USTA Northern California junior homepage at www.norcal.usta.com.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, August 4, 2012 11:59:00 PM Pacific 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: 500014212 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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