Rain delay for sunday the 1st
It is currently 8a on sunday the 1st and the courts are drying up quickly. Drying conditions have changed. We are squeegeeing and all matches for today are delayed 2 hours from their original start time. We will not update this message again unless drying conditions change. Make sure to arrive early for your match as lateness penalties will be strictly enforced. If you arrive early and your opponnent does as well then and we have a court then we will try to put you on early.
Thank you for your patience during the delay! The weather looks sunny today!
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Rain Delay! Sunday the 1st
It is Sat. the 31st at 1030p and it is currently raining at the club. All matches scheduled for Sunday the 1st are now delayed 1 hour from their aoriginal start time. We will update this message again at 7am on sunday the 1st for a potential further delay. New draws are posted after the rainout on saturday.
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Rain delay info and hotline! All matches are cancelled for Sat the 31st!
Currently it is Saturday the 31st at noon It is raining! All matches for today are cancelled. Please check the website for your new start time for Sunday the 1st before you go to bed tonight. Your start time may not be the same as it was today. Due to the rain we will be using an 8 game pro set format for all singles matches. All doubles matches and consolation matches in the novice division are now cancelled due to the rain. Again, please check for your new start time before you drive to the club. We will update for a possible delay at least 2 hrs before the start of the first matches on Sunday the 1st.
Please check this section of the notes to stay up to date on a possible delay. We will not cancel a day before noon due to the rules. We have lights, so plan on playing under them if we experience delays due to rain. The rain hotline is 925 9372582. Please only call this # in case of an emergency or if you are en route to the club and it begins to rain. If you are driving from more than 2 hrs out then you may call the director directly. Unfortunately, usually we will not be able to start a delay more than 2 hrs before the first match times.
Thank you for your patience during the delay!
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This tournament will complete in one day on sat. the 31st
This is a one day event. Round robin or compass draw will be the format depending on the signups. 2 out of 3 short sets with a 10 point tie break in lieu of the third set will be used for the open level. The Novice level may play 4 game short sets. We may do a timed format as well. All Play will be at the Lafayette Tennis Club. If we are rained out on Sat. the 31st we will play on Sunday the 1st. Times may change so make sure to stay posted with a possible rain delay.
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Contacting the director, entry fee, check in and withdraws
If you need to pay your entry fee to the tournament, please bring a check payable to the HGA for the entry fee or cash. Make sure to have exact change if you bring cash. Please pay the fee to the tournament desk before your first match. No player will be allowed to play until the entry fee is paid. If you need to withdraw from the tournament please email the director at hunterhg@comcast.net. Please list the players name, age, division and reason for the withdraw. make sure to state exactly what matches you are withdrawing from. An excused withdraw is due to emergency, illness or injury. All withdraws are subject to 2 penalty points assesed by the usta after the tournament. You need 10 penalty points in a year to be suspended from playing tournaments. The director will contact you to confirm the withdraw. If you need to withdraw before the deadline then use your confirmation # and/or credit card to withdraw online before the deadline. Your credit card will be fully refunded. unfortunately no refunds will be issued if you withdraw after the deadline. 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. Lateness penalties will be strictly enforced if you check in to the wrong site. Also, lateness penalties will be strictly enforced if you run into traffic. Please plan ahead so that you may arrive safely and early. If your opponnent has checked in and we have a court, we may be able to put your match on early. We use many alternate sites during our tournaments. LTC is the Lafayette Tennis Club.
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Draws are subject to change
All draws are subject to change if the tournament makes an error. Please recheck draws for changes in times and/or withdrawals. All changes made within 24 hrs of tournament start will be phoned to the affected parties. Any changes outside of 24hrs will not be communicated to the player. Please recheck your start time on thursday or friday before the tournament. Also, again, please recheck your start times every night during the tournament.
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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 hidden 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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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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Draws
Draws will be posted no later than Wednesday before 8am. Please only ck the internet for your start time. Phone requests for start times will not be accepted. Make sure to check your start time every day before and after the tournament. Rain and other factors may change the schedule. You are responsible for finding your start time and any changes to it.
Good Luck and
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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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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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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 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!
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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, March 27, 2012 7:00:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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