Tournament matches called off for today!
Hi all Senior Holiday Open players, it is Sunday the 16th at noon and the courts are still wet and conditions are foggy. All matches are canceled for today. The good news is that we can release you officially to enjoy the rest of your sunday! Due to the adult tournament rules, you shall have 30 days from the last scheduled date of this tournament to complete your final match. Please email me and I will put you in touch with your opponent. You do not have to play if it does not work out for your schedule. If you do play, please email me the scores and I will make sure that the results are posted.
Thanks again for your patience during this delay!!
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rule for unfinished adult tournaments
17. Unfinished Tournaments. A tournament will have 30 days past the last scheduled tournament date to complete a tournament due to inclement weather or unforeseen circumstances approved by the Adult Tournament department. However, if a draw affected by inclement weather has not begun by the completion of the sanctioned dates of the tournament, the draw will not be started after the final date.
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Rain delay
It is Sunday the 16th at 10a, all matches are delayed 5 hours from their original start time. The weather is foggy and drizzly. we have squeegeed but the courts are not drying in these conditions. We will make a final decision at noon. Thanks for your patience during this delay!
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Rain Delay Information
It is Sunday the 16th at 9a and the courts are wet and unplayable. All Sunday the 16th matches are now delayed 3 hours from their original start time. We will update this message next at 10a. Please do not start making your way to the club before this message gives you a green light. If you are coming from more than 2 hrs away then please call the director's cell phone. We will not cancel a day before noon but today's forecast for drying courts doesnt look great. Please only call the rain hotline at 925 9372582 if you do not have access to a computer or you are en route to the tournament and it begins to rain/snow or hail. Make sure to check in at least 20 minutes before your match. There is no penalty for being early. Lateness penalties will be strictly enforced!
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Scheduling
Draws will be posted no less than 72 hrs before the tournament. Please check for your start time online only. Please do not call for your start time. M and W adult/senior 30 to 55 singles may be scheduled at 5p or later on friday. M and W ages 60 and up singles may be scheduled in the am and early pm on friday. We will most likely use the weekend only if the draws are small enough. Most all of the doubles may take place over the weekend. 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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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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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, December 11, 2012 7:00:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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