2:00pm TOURNAMENT CANCELLED
Unfortunately, the rest of the tournament is cancelled. The courts are just too wet to dry by 3:00pm. We thank all for your patience as we know everybody would have liked to have finished. Again, thank you.
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12:40pm WEATHER UPDATE
At 2:00pm, a final decision will be made regarding play. If we feel by 2:00pm that we can get started no later than 3:00pm, then it is a go. However, if we feel by 2:00pm that we cannot play by 3:00pm, then the tournament is finished. Bottom Line:::: 2:00pm is the key.
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MONDAY MORNING STUFF
RUSH HOUR HAPPENS.....IF NEEDED, THE FIRST WEATHER UPDATE WILL APPEAR AT 7:45AM. All matches are at Hudlow.
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MONDAY IMPORTANT STUFF TO KNOW
1. ) REMINDER:::There is a 3/4 playoff in doubles as well as in singles. 2.) 3/4 SINGLES MATCH::: The 3/4 singles match can be found in the consolation section of the draws. It is located on the bottom of the right side. 3.) 5/6 SINGLES BRACKET:::The 5/6 playoff draw is located directly above the 3/4 playoff. The 5/6 playoff draw uses consolation scoring format.
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WEATHER-DELAY NOTIFICATION PROCEDURE---Step by Step--- Posted 2-27
Step 0. Be patient. Please do not call or
ask "what the plan is" as it will take some minutes to figure out a
plan.... Step 1. Refer to web site for information.... Step 2.
Players on site receive information... Step 3. Refer to web
site... Step 4. Refer to web site... Step 5. Refer to web
site... Step 6. Refer to web site ... Step 665. Refer to
web site... Step 666. Phone may be answered.
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SUNDAY AT SANDY SPRINGS
SS will open at 9:00am Sunday. There will be plenty of practice courts until 10:00am.
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G16 REMINDER:::::
Some G16's on Sunday play at Hudlow and some play at Sandy Springs.
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ATTENTION::G16 FIC SANDY SPRINGS SUNDAY MATCH TIMES----Posted at 5:00pm Saturday
The eight G16 consolation matches at SSTC on Sunday morning now have a different time than what was posted before the tournament began,,, due to rest period considerations.. These times do appear on the posted consolation draw at SSTC.
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ON-SITE SINGLES ALTERNATE INFO---Posted 2-27
On-site singles alternates must report to the tournament desk. B16:::7:30am Saturday Sandy Springs G16:::10:30am Saturday Sandy Springs B18:::7:30am Saturday Hudlow G18:::10:30am Saturday Hudlow
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PRACTICE COURT INFO---Posted 2-27
No charge and no reservations for practice courts. Courts are limited this time of year. If you are local, please use your neighborhood courts.. FRIDAY:::HH and SS--- 4-5:00pm, plenty of courts. SATURDAY:::HH---17 courts, 7-8:00am,,,2 courts, 8-11:00am ..........SS---14 courts,7-8:00am,,2 courts, 8-11:00am SUNDAY:::HH---17 courts,,8-9:00am,,,, 2 courts,9-11:00am...............SS----12 courts, 8-9:00am,,2 courts, 9-10:30am MONDAY:::TBD
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ROAD CONSTRUCTION INFO-- Posted 2-27
Road construction is not a valid reason for being late for the match. For road construction issues, open this link
more info
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FIRST SINGLES MATCH TIME REPORT===Posted 2-27
HH==Hudlow,,,SS==Sandy Springs The First Singles Match Time Report is directly above. The Draws will be posted Friday afternoon. In the meantime, please read all that is posted on this site..
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REGISTRATION----Posted 2-27
There is no official registration. Just go to your site, and try to arrive at least 30 minutes before your first match of the tournament.. Bring PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM,,,hopefully, fully completed before you arrive. .
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MATCH TIMES---Posted 2-26
Match times will be posted no sooner that 5:00pm Thursday.. Doubles begins Friday at 5:00pm for some people. REMEMBER::::There will be rush hour.... Give yourself much extra time. If you think it takes x time, then give yourself x plus 3 hours. Just do not be late. REMEMBER::: Two sites are in use. Most likely on Friday, some G16 doubles will be played at Hudlow along with Sandy Springs.
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SITES IN USE---Posted 2-20
HUDLOW TENNIS CENTER(HH on the draws)::::Tentative site for BG18's Hudlow Tennis Center is located off the Jimmy Carter Blvd.
exit oFf I-85 and is about 1.4 miles west of the interstate in Best Friend Park
(on the left), not on Best Friend Road!!. Internet/GPS directions to Hudlow
Tennis Center are a bit misleading, as well as the USTA app . For a map, click the more info link found further down.
SANDY SPRINGS TENNIS(SS on the draws) :::::Tentative site for BG16's 500 Abernathy Road,,Sandy Springs, 30328. It is about 3/4
mile west of GA 400.
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more info
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2014 NEW DRAW FORMAT---Posted 2-11
New in 2014, the singles draw format in the consolation (It is a feed-in through the round of 16) will finish on Sunday regardless of weather issues.. The four quarterfinal losers on Sunday will play on Monday to determine fifth and sixth places. There will be no 7/8th playoff.
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MATCH SCHEDULE--Posted 2-11
FRIDAY:::Two rounds of doubles SATURDAY:::Two rounds main draw and one round consolation singles,,,and some more doubles SUNDAY:::Two rounds main draw and three rounds consolation singles,,,and some more doubles. Consolation ends.. MONDAY:::Finish what needs to be finished....
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USTA MOBILE APP---Do NOT USE---Posted 2-18
The USTA Mobile App seems a bit out of sorts. Do not use it. INSTEAD, use the Internet.
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PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM---Posted 1-26
The PARENT FORM and JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM must be read and understood by the parent and the player. This form MUST be presented fully completed at the first match. Do not complete it on-site. Do it before arriving. Do not just sign it---READ IT!!! .
more info
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SEEDING INFO===Posted 2-24
The STA approved Seeding is posted. The Seeding Calculator was used in conjunction with the 2-18 Southern and 2-13 National Standing Lists.. Click
more info
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ALTERNATE INFO---Please Read---Posted 2-18
Contact e-mails and phone numbers would be helpful. You can e-mail the information. In the subject line, indicate age group and gender.;;;for example, ALTERNATE G16. Late entrants are placed after all on-time entrants. The list will be updated daily.
REMEMBER::Alternates who remain on this list AND
enter a concurrent tournament will be subject to penalty points.
WITHDRAWALS::Withdraw via e-mail. The subject line must
state::"Alternate Withdrawal" with age group included
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES / PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP---Posted 1-26
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern Office for proof of US citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not be accepted. To check that this proof is on file.......
more info
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SINGLES///DOUBLES WEB SITES----Posted 1-26
This site only is for singles registration. For doubles registration, use the tournament ID#703501614 or the link below. Singles registration ends February 16.. Doubles registration opens February 18 . This period gives you time to find a partner. For the doubles page, .
more info
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DOUBLES INFO---Posted 1-26
Doubles and Singles must be same Age Group. Doubles registration opens February18 and closes February 21. Doubles play will begin on Friday evening with two rounds. ( It is an 8-game pro set.). We do NOT partner players. It is your job to find a partner, confirm the partnership, and then register by the doubles deadline..If you only are playing doubles, then the fee is $25.00, which is payable at the first doubles match.. For the doubles page,
more info
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SELECTION CRITERIA---Posted 2-11
Selections are based on the top 56 (Southern Standing List) from the age group of the event and up to 8 from the lower age group who do not get in the first 56 and who are in the top 80 in the lower age group. The Southern Standing List at the time of selection is the relevant one.
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SIGNING UP FOR 2 DIVISIONS---Posted 2-11
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these
guidelines:
#1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for, will automatically
be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other
age division.
#2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates
lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they
first get in, from the alternate list. They would be removed from the
Alternate list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates
list of the division they were not selected.
#4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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HOTEL INFO---Posted 2-7
The host hotel is Atlanta Marriott Norcross
at 1.800.228.9290 or 770.263.8558, 475 Technology Parkway, Norcross,
GA. It is about 10 minutes from Hudlow Tennis Center. The rate is $69
with full breakfast buffet. PLEASE NOTE: We will be using multiple sites early in this tournament (Please do not ask which sites or what ages are playing at these sites- it is a work in progress) and these sites may not be as convenient to the hotel as Hudlow Tennis Center. For on-line reservations, click
more info
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REFUND POLICY---Posted 1-26
Per STA regulations, there are no refunds within seven days of the tournament start date. And, withdrawals after the entry deadline must be done via e-mail.
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LATE ENTRANTS - USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments, Levels 1-5, in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon following close of registration. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, February 16, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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