Tournament Reports
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SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER
Congratulations to Zachary Trimpe from Edwardsville, IL for being chosen as the recipient of the Sportsmanship Award for the 2013 USTA Boys 12s National Championship!
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THANK YOU!!!
Many thanks to everyone for making this such a fun tournament! All the players, parents and coaches were awesome and helped to make this a special event. Also, a huge thanks to the volunteers that were willing to donate their time to help make this a great experience for the players.
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Don't Use Mobile App
Do NOT use the USTA Mobile App for match time info!!! It is not always dependable!
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LOOKS LIKE A HOT ONE!!!
It is going to be very hot so do yourself a favor and START HYDRATING NOW!!!
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Tournament Director Contac
If you need to contact the tournament director after 12:00 pm (noon) on Friday, August 2nd, you should do so by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Please do not leave a voicemail at the number listed on this homepage---this is the office number and will not be monitored over the weekend.
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Tournament Desk Number
Beginning Sunday, August 4th at 7:30 am, the tournament desk phone number will be 501-681-3188. This number is for use in case of emergency, during rain delays, etc. DO NOT leave a message on the phone -- continue to call until someone answers. In case of inclement weather, check this tournament homepage for updates. For information on stringing, practice courts, etc. call the Burns Park Pro Shop -- 501-791-8585.
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Important Reminder
Don't forget to send in a signed medical release! See below for a link to the form and fax/email instructions! If faxing the form, please do so before noon on Friday, August 2 (after that time no one will be in the office to receive it). Thanks in advance for your cooperation in getting these forms sent in before the tournament check-in!
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Medical Release Form
Please mail or fax (501-223-0531) a signed medical release form to the Arkansas Tennis Association office, 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, Suite 302, Little Rock, AR 72212. If faxing the form, please do so before noon on Friday, August 2 (after that time no one will be in the office to receive it). You may email the signed form to cindy@arktennis.com. You will not be allowed on the court without a medical release on file signed by both the player and parent.
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Doubles Entries & Pairings
Please check the 'Doubles-Players/Teams that have confirmed' list under Tournament Reports above to verify that players who want to play doubles have been entered into the event and are paired with the correct partner. Please email any corrections, changes or new requests to the tournament director as soon as possible.
If you should be entered in doubles and your name is not listed, email cindy@arktennis.com
If you should not be entered in doubles and your name is listed, email cindy@arktennis.com
If you are listed in the doubles without a partner, but should be paired with a specific partner, email cindy@arktennis.com
If you are listed in the doubles and are paired with the wrong partner, email cindy@arktennis.com
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IMPORTANT DOUBLES INFO
Doubles entries will remain open through player check-in on August 3rd. If you would like to sign up for doubles and/or designate a partner after the singles deadline (July 11,11:59 am Eastern), you may email the tournament director, cindy@arktennis.com
Players that sign up for doubles without a partner will be paired up randomly as long as there are other players without partners. If you don't want to be paired randomly, don't sign up without a partner.
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Alternates
If you are listed as an alternate, make sure that the tournament director has your correct contact information. If you are "next in" on the alternate list and we do not have your correct information and are unable to contact you, we will have to move on to the next player on the list.
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On Site Alternates
Any Alternate desiring admittance must check in no later than 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate.
The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the alternates check in.
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TRAINING SESSIONS
Saturday, August 3rd, 2013
Get prepared! And get acclimated to Arkansas - with a hitting session on the courts you'll be playing on! Each 2-hour session is supervised by USPTA coaches. You may sign up for more than one session if space is available. These sessions may sell out, so get signed up early! Fees are non-refundable after August 1st. Each player should check in 15 minutes prior to session start time. Show up on time! Late arrivals will be replaced with on-site alternates. To be placed on the session alternate wait list, please arrive at least 15 minutes before sessions begin.
Training Registration: (501) 791-8585 with credit card (Master Card or Visa only)
Training Location: Burns Park Tennis Center
Training Session Fee: $25 per session per player (2 Hours)--Three (3) person minimum
Session Times: 8:30am, 10:30am, 1:00pm, 3:00pm
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First Match Times
First match times have been posted. Please check the Future Match Info Report listed above under Tournament Reports.
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Private Warm-Up Opportunit
If you are in need of a warm-up for just one player, before or during the tournament, USPTA pros are available for private warm-ups.
Please call Bill Bodie (501-831-1175) or Wyatt Miller (501-515-3199) if you are interested.
Prices are $25 for 30 minutes, $35 for 45 minutes, and $45 for one hour.
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TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Day 1--Singles, East Round of 128. Doubles, Round of 64
Day 2--Singles, East Round of 64, West Round 1. Doubles, Round of 32
Day 3--Singles, East Round of 32, West Round 2, North Round 1, South Round 1. Doubles, Round of 16
Day 4--Singles, East Round of 16, West Round 3, North Round 2, South Round 2, Northeast Round 1, Northwest Round 1, Southwest Round 1, Southeast Round 1. Doubles Quarterfinal
Day 5--Singles, East Quarterfinal, West QF & SF, North QF & SF, South QF & SF, Northeast QF & SF, Northwest QF & SF, Southwest QF & SF, Southeast QF & SF, Silver QF & SF. Doubles Semifinal
Day 6--Singles, East SF, West F, North F, South F, Northeast F, Northwest F, Southwest F, Southeast F, Silver F, Gold SF. Doubles Final & 3/4 Playoff
Day 7--Singles, East Final & 3/4 Playoff, Gold Final
This schedule is subject to change if weather or play limitations are an issue.
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HOST HOTEL INFO
Hilton Garden Inn, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, 501-945-7444, Weekend rate $89.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making
reservations.
LaQunita Inns & Suites, 4311 Warden Rd, North Little Rock, 501-945-0808, Rate $68.00, Call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making
reservations.
Holiday Inn, 10920 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, 501-225-1075 Rate $89.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "USTA" rate when making reservations. To book online: Corporate ID number 100194349
Hampton Inn, 1301 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, 501-537-3000 Rate $89.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making reservations. To book online: Corporate Account number 560046640
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Airport
The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is the nearest airport to the tournament site (12 miles).
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Withdrawals
If you are selected and must withdraw from the tournament, please notify us as soon as possible. This will be a help to others waiting to get into the tournament. All withdrawals after the deadline must be made in writing by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Withdrawals after the deadline must include player name, USTA number, a detailed reason for the withdrawal, mailing address, phone number, and a written verification.
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Seeding
The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. The July 25, 2013 National Singles Seeding List and the National Individual Doubles Seeding list will be used. Please see the link below for more info.
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Refunds
Please click on the link for info regarding entry fee refunds.
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Burns Park Tennis Center
The site for all matches is the Burns Park Tennis Center, 4000 Joe Poch Lane, North Little Rock, AR, 72118, less than a mile from Exit 150 off of I-40. The pro shop phone number is 501-791-8585. You may call the pro shop to check on practice courts, get information on stringing, etc.
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Wilson US Open
The tournament will use Wilson US Open balls.
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For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 1
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This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.
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Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, July 11, 2013 11:59:00 AM 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: 703306313 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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