Tournament Reports
Alternates by Event - 11/6/2014
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release signed by the parent or guardian for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player 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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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawals prior to the entry deadline is the player's responsibility using TennisLink online. Anyone who withdraws after the registration deadline should email tournaments@charlottetennisassociation.com stating name, division, USTA number, and reason for withdrawal.
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PARK ROAD PARK (PRP) BOYS & GIRLS 16s
6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) 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.
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SOUTH MECKLENBURG HIGH SCHOOL (SMHS) BOYS & GIRLS 18s
8900 Park Road, Charlotte, NC. From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Continue on Park Road high school will be on the right side. Tennis courts are located behind the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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WADDELL ACADEMY (WLA) BOYS & GIRLS 14s
7030 Nations Ford Road, Charlotte: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Turn right at the third traffic light onto Nations Ford Road. WLA will be approximately 1/4 mile on the right. The courts are on the right as you enter the parking lot. Please be advised that players are not permitted to enter the school building for any reason. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The top 32 players will be selected from the most current NC Standings list. Up until Wednesday march 4, alternates will fill in for any withdrawn player.
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WATERFALL SYSTEM FOR SPLITTING DRAWS
The players will be ordered using current standings. The 32 players will be split as follows: Red: 1,4,5, 8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32 White: 2,3, 6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31 Seeding will be made after the player have been split.
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DRAW
Draws will be posted by end of day on Wednesday, March 4. Draws are subject to change and it is the player's responsibility to check their next match times immediately following their match.
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PLAYING FORMAT & SCORING
32 players will be selected for each event (see Selection Process headline) and then be split into two Draws of 16 players using the Waterfall System for selection (see Waterfall Headline), with a Full Feed In Consolation through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. The Feed-In Consolation will play through the Semifinals. The best two out of three sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys and Girls 12s - 18s.
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BOYS & GIRLS 10s FORMAT AND SCORING
For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four games and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) for the third set. Play will be on a 60' court with orange low compression balls. Players must use 25" or smaller junior racquets.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the winner and finalist of each event.
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
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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TRAINER
There will be a trainer available at the main site beginning Saturday morning through the completion of matches on Sunday.
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STRINGER
A stringer from Queen City Tennis Shop will be available at the main site throughout the tournament. Fee information will be available at the tournament desk.
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OFFICIAL TENNIS BALL
The CTA will use Wilson tennis balls for this tournament. Please note that 10s will be playing with the orange low compression ball.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Courts are available for practice/warm-up on a first come basis at Carmel Road Park and Freedom Park. Directions to both locations will be provided at player check-in. There will not be any courts available at the tournament sites during match play.
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LATE ENTRIES
In accordance with USTA NC requirements, all players must register online prior to the deadline and late entries will not be accepted.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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