Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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***Jackson Prep Information***
3100 Lakeland Dr, Flowood, MS 39232..............Jackson Prep has a gate that is closed on the road leading to the tennis courts. Because of spring break the gate will be closed. From RHC go east on Lakeland Dr. turn left into the main parking lot and go as far as you can and park. You will be able to walk to the tennis courts which are to the west behind the athletic fields. Sorry for the inconvenience.
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5:00 Friday ---- All new Saturday times and locations are online
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***MS CLAYCOURT IS TURNING INTO A HARD COURT TOURNAMENT***
1:00pm -------The hard freeze last night has made the clay courts unplayable. It is going to freeze again tonight so we will be in the same situation tomorrow morning. We are now going to switch to a hard court tournament. We will play at RHC, Jackson Prep (JP), and Parham Bridges (PB).
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***Scoring Format Change***
Because of limited courts on Saturday afternoon. The scoring will now be 2 out of 3 sets with a 10 point tie breaker in lieu of a 3rd set in ALL matches.
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Friday matches for RHC to be played at Parham Bridges
B12's & G14's are still scheduled at RHH. The rest of the matches scheduled for Friday will be played at Parham Bridges.
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***Possible site changes***
1:25 --- Check back later today for site changes on the online draws for Saturday and Sunday matches. The draws were published on Friday morning, but they will be changed because of the clay courts situation.
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***B12 & G14 Friday Matches***
At this time (8:45 am on Friday) I know on Friday night I will not have 4 of the clay courts. For Friday night B12's & G14's will be played on hard courts at River Hills Club. Keep checking back for updates.
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***Tournament Match Times***
First match times are posted under the "Future Match Info" link above under Tournament Reports. All matches are scheduled at RHC or River Hills Hard Courts. Check back here Friday for an update.
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***Weather***
Everyone prepare to be flexible on court surface. If the courts have a hard freeze they may not be playable. We may have to mix in some matches at alternate sites on hard courts. We won't know for sure until after the freeze. These courts react differently each time it freezes. I will keep updates online if it looks like changes.
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***Parent/Player Behavior/Medical Release***
All parents must sign the "Tennis Parent " form and the MS Medical Release form. click here for link
more info
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***Positive Conduct for a Tennis Parent***
Parents must read this information
more info
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***Friday Play will begin @4:00pm***
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***Round of 16 matches***
All round of 16 matches will be played on Friday. The only way to finish the back draw and play doubles is finish the round of 16 on Friday.
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*****Doulbes partners*****
Email me your doubles partners pairings by Wednesday morning at 10am. After that I will pair up the players that are left.
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***OFFICIAL HOST HOTEL***Cabot Lodge Jackson North***
The phone number is 601-957-0757. When you call they have the block of rooms as the 2015 MS Claycourt Closed Tournament at River Hills. Please support our sponsor hotel.
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*** This Tournament is Closed to Mississippi Residents Only ***
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***SITES****
River Hills Club (RHC) 3600 Ridgewood Rd. Jackson, MS 39211.............River Hills Hard Courts (RHH) 3600 Ridgewood Rd. Jackson, MS 39211.............
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***Match Format***
Main Draw matches will be best 2 out of 3 sets. Tie breakers played at 6 all in all sets......Consolation matches will play 10 point tie breaker in lieu of 3rd set............. Full feed in consolation through the quarter finals.........Play off for 3rd & 4th place........Doubles will be one 8-game Pro Set. No doubles consolation.
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Singles and Doubles may be played Friday depending on draws
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***B10's & G10's ***
Boys and Girls 10's will be played on 60ft HARD court with Orange Balls. 2 out of 3 sets to 4. A 7 point tie breaker will be played at 4-4. A 7 point tie breaker will be played for the 3rd set.
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**Seeding**
Seeding will be done by latest Southern Standings
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***Doubles Partners***
If you want to play doubles and didn't sign up with a partner, email daverandall@riverhillsclub.net with your name and partners name and which division you want to play.
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**Draws will be posted Friday morning**
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Monday, March 2, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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