STAY HYDRATED!
Players, be sure to drink plenty of water before and during the tournament. Please be sure to bring your water bottles/jugs. We will have water on site if you run out or forget.
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MATCH TIMES AND LOCATIONS ARE POSTED!
All players should check in for their first round matches, at the scheduled site, 30 minutes before the scheduled time. Please remember to bring your completed Medical Release Form. Park Road Park (PRP) and Jeff Adams Tennis Center (JATC) are the tournament sites. The majority of 10&U matches will be held at JATC. The 8&U event will be held at JATC on Saturday from 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM and players should check in by 8:30 AM. (Jeff Adams Tennis Center is located at 1200 West Tyvola Road.)
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ARE YOU NEW TO TOURNAMENT TENNIS?
If you are a junior player who has never played in a tournament before, please read (along with your parents), the attached document. This short guide provides all the details to make your first tournament an enjoyable one. Click on more info to access.
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PARENT EDUCATION FORUM
Required for all 10’s & 12’s playing in Futures tournaments. At least one parent or guardian of a child planning to enter the 10’s or the 12’s of Futures Tournaments must view the Parent Education Forum presentation prior to the deadline of the tournament. In this presentation, USTA NC Tennis has attempted to lay out some basic behavioral “do's and don'ts” based on a survey of players and parents. The presentation highlights good behaviors as well as bad behaviors from the players' perspectives. Players will not be allowed to compete unless the presentation is viewed and the certification form (found at the end of the presentation) is submitted. Click on 'more info' for details and to view the presentation
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The Medical Release Form is required by USTA Southern and must be signed by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to provide a telephone number where you can be reachded during the tournament. A signed form is extremely important in the event your child requires emergency medical assistance and you are not at the court site. Please download and bring with you to check-in otherwise the form must be completed at check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form.
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TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS
The Tournament Headquarters location is Park Road Park (PRP)--6220 Park Road, Charlotte, 28210. From I-77 exit onto Tyvola road (Exit #5). If travelling south, turn left onto Tyvola Road if travelling north, turn right onto Tyvola. Follow Tyvola to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest. Jeff Adams Tennis Center (JATC) is located at 1200 West Tyvola Road.
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TOURNAMENT START TIMES
Except for the 8&U event, play will begin at 5:00PM on Friday evening. Players should check-in at their match site not less than 30 minutes prior to their first round match. Draws and match times will be posted by Wednesday evening. Boys and girls participating in the 8 and under event should report by 8:30AM on Saturday. The event will conclude around noon.
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
Check in will be available starting at 4:00PM on Friday, June 13th at Park Road Park. 10 and Under players may check in at Jeff Adams Tennis Center on Friday evening at 4:00pm as well. Players should plan to check-in 30 minutes prior to the start time of their match. Please be sure to have a signed Medical Release (printable from this website below) with you for check-in. If you were provided an entry voucher, please bring that to check-in as well. PLAYERS WILL NOT BE ALLOWED ON COURT IF WE HAVE NOT RECEIVED A SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE.
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DRAWS & MATCH TIMES
Draws are limited to 32 participants. Selection will be posted Tuesday, June 10 and draws will be posted online by Wednesday evening, June 11. Please make sure to check. To view your match time and location, click on Draws and select the appropriate age division from the 'drop down box'. Please make sure you identify which location you are playing - Park Road Park (PRP) or Jeff Adams Tennis Center (JATC). Prior to and throughout the course of the tournament, it is the player's responsibility to verify that their match times/locations are accurate. Schedule changes may be unavoidable due to weather and/or withdrawalse
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BOYS & GIRLS 10s FORMAT/SCORING
For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to (7) and win by two) for the third. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use a 25" or small junior racquets. Depending on draw size and weather, the majority of play is expected to take place at the Jeff Adams Tennis Center.
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BOYS & GIRLS 8s & UNDER FORMAT/SCORING
Boys and Girls 8&U will use the 10 and Under Tennis format with court size of 36 feet and red low compression balls. Players must use 19", 21" or 23" junior racquets. Kids play best 2 out of 3 games with each game being first to 7 points. Players must serve overhand or underhand into the service box, but may drop hit on the second serve. It is a Co-Ed format and volunteers will be on court to assist with scoring. Play will occur on Saturday morning at Jeff Adams Tennis Center. Players should check in at 8:30 AM. The organizer will hold a brief parent and player meeting before play begins. The event is scheduled from 9:00 AM until 12:00 PM.
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FORMAT & SCORING
Format will be First Match Losers Consolation, where all players are guaranteed two matches. The scoring for the Main Draw and Consolation of the Singles Divisions will be best of three sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. In the event of inclement weather, an alternate scoring method may be used.
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3-MINUTE REST PERIOD
There is a mandatory 3 minute rest period after a second set when a match tiebreak is played in lieu of a third set. The 3 minute rest period begins at the end of the second set and should be timed by the official. A player who is not ready to play after the 3 minute rest break would receive a time violation. Should yet an additional 20 seconds pass without the player being ready, a code violation for delay of game would be issued. A junior player who needs a toilet/change of attire break should take it after the 3-minute rest period. However, a player who chooses to take a toilet/change of attire break during the 3-minute rest period waives the right to further coaching. A player has reasonable time to complete a toilet/change of attire break. Any player who does not take a toilet/change of attire break shall remain on court or in an area near the court designated by an official. No player may receive coaching during the toilet/change of attire break because coaching is limited to the 3-minute rest period.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. Each year the CTA recognizes a boy/girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the Winner and Finalist of the Main Draw, and the Winner of the Consolation round.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The CTA is proud to have Wilson as the official provider of tennis balls for this tournament. Please note that 12s will be playing with the green low compression ball, 10s with the orange low compression ball and 8s with the red low compression ball.
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THANKS TO MECKLENBURG PARK AND RECREATION!
THE CTA would like to thank Mecklenburg County Park and Recreation for use of their facilities and the support of their staff, making this event possible. Click on more info for details on the Park's Department.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so online. Click on “Edit Registration,” then “Withdraw.” You will need your original confirmation number or credit card number that was used to register. After the online deadline has passed, all withdrawals must be communicated by e-mail to Tournaments@CharlotteTennisAssociation.com. Once the tournament has started, withdrawals must be emailed AND called into the tournament headquarters desk. There are no refunds after the tournament entry deadline has passed.
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YOU MAY BE ELIGIBLE FOR A FREE REGISTRATION
Jr. Team Tennis Participants and high school players entering a tournament for the first time are eligible to receive a voucher towards FREE entry into this Futures event! The procedure for obtaining the voucher and entering the tournament is as follows: 1) Player registers online and pays the entry fee on TennisLink for the desired singles event. 2) Player emails Caroline, Caroline@NCTennis.com, and copies the Tournament Director at the above email address to request a voucher. 3) Caroline will email the voucher to the player. 4) Player must present voucher at tournament check-in. 5) Player will receive reimbursement for the entry fee (minus the $3.13 TennisLink fee) approximately two weeks following the conclusion of the tournament. Players who withdraw after the entry deadline or who do not show up to play, will not be reimbursed for their entry fee. First time tournament players should carefully read all the information on this site. This offer has been extended to all of our Play Days participants as well!
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ELIGIBILITY REMINDER
Tournament is open to all USTA Juniors 18 & under except those with the following standings: Boys & Girls 18s: 1-50 Boys & Girls 16s, 14s, 12s: 1-80. A player ineligible to play Futures in any age group is ineligible to play Futures in all age groups.
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