USTA National Spring Team Championships

GOLD BALL WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #21 STINGRAYS - COACH JAMES RAGSDALE
BOYS - #1 RAMS - COACH TOMAS CATAR

SILVER BALL WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #23 SHARKS - COACH ANDY PINKUS
BOYS - #4 PANTHERS - COACH HANNO BARTSCH

BRONZE BALL WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #26 FIRECRACKERS - COACH JASON FLEEMAN
BOYS - #8 LIONS - COACH RUSSELL GEHRING

GOLD BALL WINNERS: #21 COACH JAMES RAGSDALE
G18 CAMERON CORSE
G18 HADA CHANG
G16 JASMIN TRIPATHY
G16 SHELLY YALOZ
G14 SASHA WOOD
G14 TARA MALIK
G12 KAYLEIGH YUN-THAYER
G12 SANTIANNA CHRYSOPOULO

SILVER BALL WINNERS: #23 SHARKS COACHED BY ANDY PINKUS
G18 PRIYA NIEZGODA
G18 PEYTON PESAVENTO
G16 EMILEE DUONG
G16 ANA ELHOM
G14 MEGHAN COLEMAN
G14 KIANA GRAHAM
G12 LEYDEN GAMES
G12 ISABELLA THORNHILL

BRONZE BALL WINNERS: #26 FIRECRACKERS COACHED BY JASON FLEEMAN
G18 ABIGAIL CHIU
G18 AMANDA MEYER
G16 REILLY TRAN
G16 CALLIE CREATH
G14 FIONA CRAWLEY
G14 ELLIE COLEMAN
G12 LINDSAY ZINK
G12 KATHERINE WURSTER

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER: KIANA GRAHAM

Girls Wednesday matches are at 9:00 am
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GOLD BALL WINNERS: #1 RAMS COACHED BY TOMAS CATAR
B18 PARKER WYNN
B18 NOAH MAKAROME
B16 AUSTIN ABBRAT
B16 BRITTON JOHNSTON
B14 JOSHUA RAAB
B14 JAMESON CORSILLO
B12 ALEX HAN
B12 JOHN LASANAJAK

SILVER BALL WINNERS: #4 PANTHERS COACHED BY HANNO BARTSCH
B18 SEAN SCULLEY
B18 CHRISTIAN ALSHON
B16 NATHAN HAN
B16 DANIEL PELLERITO
B14 ZACHERY LIM
B14 MATTHEW ROBINSON
B12 JEFFREY ETTERBEEK
B12 ELISHA THORNTON

BRONZE BALL WINNERS: #8 LIONS COACHED BY RUSSELL GEHRING
B18 PETER CONKLIN
B18 TRIPP TUFF
B16 CANNON KINGSLEY
B16 BENJI JACOBSON
B14 FARIS KHAN
B14 TOBY KODAT
B12 ELI GORDON
B12 ALEXANDER KARMAN

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER: PAUL MCCALLIE

Boys Wednesday matches are at 2:00 pm
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GIRLS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: KIANA GRAHAM
BOYS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD: PAUL MCCALLIE

We also recognized good behavior during the tournaments by giving those athletes showing good sportsmanship a Sportsmanship Token. The recipients of these acknowledgements are listed below by day:
Monday:
Lahari Yelamanchili
Somer Henry
Jasmin Makela
Isabella Thornhill
Zummy Bauer
Joe Mairs
Benji Jacobson
Paul McCallie
Keshan Chopra
Benjamin Kittay

Tuesday:
Darinka Stepan
Kiana Graham
Kayleigh Yun-Thayer
Rishab Sardana
Payam Ahmadi
Bill Duo
Austin Abbrot
JP Day
Paul McCallie
Angelica Blake
Santiana Chrysopoulo
Lauren Rha

Wednesday:
Nevin Arimilli
Whitley Pate
Alex Han
JJ Etterbeek

FINAL ROUND OF PLAY - The tournament is officially scheduled to end on Thursday at 5:00 pm. With a an earlier forecast of rain on Wednesday and Thursday, we began team play a day early on Sunday. We will attempt to play the Final Round on Wednesday and finish. However, if play is suspended we will finish on Thursday and you will be expected to play on Thursday.
Girls Matches will begin at 9:00 am with an awards ceremony at approximately 1:30 pm.
Boys Matches will begin at 2:00 pm with an awards ceremony at approximately 6:30 pm.

--Thank you for attending the banquet Saturday night. We hope everyone enjoyed the evening.
--A BIG THANK YOU TO THE TEAM PARENT AND THEIR ASSISTANTS who volunteered for each team - You are Fantastic!
ANGELS - All Team Parents Chipped In
DEVILS - Becky Henry
LIGHTNING - Beth Hiser
TORNADOS - Janie Ma
STINGRAYS - Amanda Chrysopoulo
DOLPHINS - Trudy Newman
SHARKS - Carla Thornhill
NINJAS - Angela Riley
PIRATES - All Team Parents Chipped In
FIRECRACKERS - Jen Coleman
DIAMONDBACKS - Summer Epps
RED HAWKS - Darink Stepan
BLUE JAYS - Cindy Bellini
BENGALS - Kitty Chan
LYNX - Diana Dellabarca
LEOPARDS - Jackie Bojczuk
RAMS - Christy Raab
EAGLES - Revathi Goli
BEARS - Donna McKennon
PANTHERS - Liz Robinson
BRONCOS - Shehnav Kapasi
FALCONS - Lana Dell
JAGUARS - Marasio Groetsch
LIONS - Riana Kodat
SAINTS - Anne Shick
RAIDERS - Gary Kittay
VIKINGS - Nancy & Ed Ross
TITANS - Padma Arimilli
COWBOYS - Greg Dale
SEAHAWKS - Diane Pratt
BUCCANEERS - Raina Fishbane
PATRIOTS - Roseanne Tracy

--Tuesday Matches are as follows:
-----Girls will play at 8:30. See Draw below for shirt color. Coaches also know shirt colors.
-----Boys will play at 2:30. See Draw below for shirt color. Coaches also know shirt colors.
--Nike Shirts are for matches only, not practice.

--Players - Please pack a White Shirt and a Black Shirt. Nike has provided 4 shirts, but we want to have back-ups if needed.
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--When parking at the Mobile Tennis Center, please do not leave purses, wallets, money or electronic devices visible in your cars and always lock your doors. Making valuable items visible creates a tempting crime of opportunity.

You can find your coach on your team's designated courts Saturday morning.
Court assignments are posted on the last page of the Player Handbook.
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The link below leads to the Current Competitors List for all age divisions.
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Updates will be posted only if there are changes.
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Updates will be posted only if there are changes.
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We are very excited to announce NIKE is sponsoring the 2016 Spring Team Championships with Shirts for the Players.
Each player will receive 4 Shirts to be worn during matches. The color of the shirt worn for each match will be decided by the tournament committee.
We are asking players to also bring one Black Shirt and one White Shirt as back-ups if needed.
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ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ON SITE AT THE HOST HOTEL BY 8:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 4th, IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON A TEAM. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
In theory, the tournament schedule is to have two practice days and matches start on Monday. We now have the flexibility to start matches earlier if it looks like weather might be an issue. In order to start matches early, possibly even Saturday morning, players have to be here Friday night. There will be no exceptions to this Mandatory Check In. We understand some of you might have weather delays in your area preventing you from getting here on time. We strongly suggest you make your travel plans with delays in mind. If we have onsite alternates or alternates within driving distance (three hours or less); we will not be able to save a spot for you because the team is dependent on all positions. You should make your plans with Saturday 8:00 am matches in mind.

ALTERNATES - We strongly suggest you pay close attention to your position on the alternates list. If you can come on a moments notice, please email the tournament director of your availability. If you are the first or second alternate, you may want to consider being onsite close to the end of registration. No matter where you are on the alternates list, if you are in driving distance, you may want to be onsite close to the end of registration. Any open spots at 8:00 pm will first go to an onsite alternate based on where they fall on the alternates list if more than one is present. If there are no onsite alternates, we will start calling alternates in order from the list.

ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
12/24/15 Wed - Entries Open
02/04/16 Thu - 11:59 am Eastern Time (One minute before Noon) Entries will Close
02/09/16 Tue - By 6:00 pm Selection Lists posted to the Tournament Website
02/10/16 Wed - Ordered Alternates posted
02/11/16 Thu - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 8 hours to respond
02/17/16 Wed - 8:00 am Alternates will now have 4 hours to respond
02/29/16 Mon - 8:00 am The first Alternate we reach will be offered any open spot
03/04/16 Fri - 8:00 am-8:00 pm Practice Courts open at Mobile Tennis Center
03/04/16 Fri - 5:00-8:00 pm Host Hotel - Riverview Renaissance MANDATORY CHECK IN - NO EXCEPTIONS
03/04/16 Fri - 3:00-8:00 pm Mobile Bay Convention & Visitors Bureau Welcome Desk at Host Hotel - Let these ladies help you with directions, restaurants, site-seeing, and COUPONS!
03/04/16 Fri - 9:00 pm Players Waterfalled into Teams and coaches assigned
03/05/16 Sat - Mandatory Practice and/or MATCHES
03/06/16 Sun - Mandatory Practice and/or MATCHES
03/07/16 Mon - Mandatory Practice and/or MATCHES
03/08/16 Tue - Mandatory Practice and/or MATCHES
03/09/16 Wed - Mandatory Practice and/or MATCHES
03/10/16 Thu - MATCHES

You can still contact the host hotel if you need a room by emailing the hotel directly: Cindy.Carroll@renaissancemobile.com. The hotel may have received cancellations or have an open room or two still available.

Remember that The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is the host hotel where most of the players will stay. Because this is a Team Tournament, the host hotel will be a big part of the experience. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and the hotel will fill quickly. The Renaissance has 225 rooms with a $116 rate that includes free breakfast. Other amenities at the hotel specifically for the Spring Team Tennis Championships Tournament include:
- All 32 USTA National Coaches are staying at the hotel
- Registration will be at the hotel on Friday night
- The hotel will have special nights for the players and parents
- A special Game Zone room is set up all week for the players
- A free breakfast for all players/parents
- A picture and video montage are played throughout the hotel featuring each days matches
- Various communication and meetings will be at the hotel
- Probably 95% of the tournament players will stay at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview. Thus it will be a great way to spend time with all the players in the tournament.
- Updated draws with “next days” times posted in the lobby.

Below are a few items of importance. Please scroll through the entire website as most of your questions can be answered here.
--This is a Level 1 National Team Championship.
--The Tournament will include 4 Singles Matches and 4 Doubles Matches along with training and education
--There are 16 Boys teams and 16 Girls Teams
--There are 32 competitors per age division
--A player must be present all six days to participate in this event.
--Mandatory Registration will be Friday evening.
--The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams shall receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Balls.
--You will register as an individual.
--Participants will make and pay for their own travel arrangements, and will require chaperons.
--At this time, there will not be transportation provided from the host hotel. (This may change; but, please understand minors must be accompanied by an adult if transportation from the hotel is provided.)
--You may only register for one age division.
--You need only register for singles. Although the system allows doubles entry, it asks for a partner name which you will not know.
--Coaches are only responsible for on court activities and team building exercises. Coaches are not chaperons and will not provide transportation. Even if a player's regular coach is at the event, that coach may be assigned to a team which does not include that specific player. That coach will be occupied with his team and cannot be responsible for his regular student during the event.
--No housing is provided for players.
--Thursday, March 10th, you can use a 5:00 completion as a guideline for travel purposes. We try to finish as early as possible on the last day but weather will determine what that time will be.

NATIONAL RANKING POINT TABLES
The points table has not been updated for 2016 but we do not foresee any changes. The link to access information regarding USTA Junior National Ranking System has been provided and will allow you to access the information as it is updated. Click here for
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Draw Format and Standardized Tournament Schedule of Play: The draw format shall be a Compass Draw of 16 teams and teams shall play one round per day. The standardized schedule will incorporate time for training and education for the tournament participants.

Seeding: The draws shall not be seeded.

Match Formats: All singles matches shall be the best of 3 Tiebreak Sets. All doubles match formats shall be an 8-game Pro Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all. Match Formats are annually subject to change and approval by the Junior Competition & Sportsmanship Committee. Refer to Friend at Court for updates.

Team Line-ups: The team line-up for each Team Match must be submitted to the Tournament Committee prior to the Team Match at a time to be determined by the Tournament Committee. No changes to the team line-up may be made except for illness, injury, or personal circumstances and are subject to the approval of the Tournament Committee. A player, for reason of illness, injury or personal circumstances, who does not play their a match or retires from a match is eligible to play a subsequent match on the same day.
• Singles Line-up: The #1 waterfalled players in each division will play each other; the #2 waterfalled players in each division will play each other.
• Doubles Line-up: The two players from each division (18/16/14/12) shall be paired into doubles teams and shall compete against the players of their own division on the opposing team.
Note: for ranking purposes, all doubles matches are treated as 18 and under division matches - points will count down to any division the player has played in the preceding 12 months.

Court Assignments: The team matches shall have courts in close proximity to ensure accessibility for the Coaches. The tournament desk will assign courts to players and give the players balls. Matches shall start with doubles and follow with singles play in order of doubles completion. Players should turn in all balls to the tournament desk after each match when reporting scores. Officials will call the tournament desk with open courts so it will be known when a doubles player has had the required break and can be assigned a singles court.

Team Match: Each Team Match shall consist of four doubles matches followed by eight singles matches.

Determining the Winner of a Team Match: Each singles and doubles match counts for one point. The total possible points earned in a Team Match is 12 points. The team that wins the most points wins the Team Match. If the Team Match score is tied 6-6, the coach of each tied team shall designate two players from their team to play a doubles 10-Point Match Tiebreak to determine the Team Match Winner.

Reporting Scores and Match Score Sheet: Immediately upon completion of a singles or doubles match, both opponents must report the score at the tournament desk. After the completion of a team match, the coaches of both teams must sign both score sheets at the tournament desk.

Friday night, there will be a list at registration for Onsite Alternates to register and provide contact information. Please check in and give your age division and phone number(s). With the Friday mandatory check in, there is a chance of last minute openings.

GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING CODE VIOLATIONS:
The Point Penalty System will be in effect during the 2016 USTA National Spring Team Championships.

Violation of the Code of Conduct will result in the following:
1st Offense - Loss of Point and Suspension Points
2nd Offense - Loss of Game and Suspension Points
3rd Offense - Default and Suspension Points
Additional suspension points may be given for various serious offenses.

Audible Obscenity: Any commonly known obscene language that is heard by an official will be penalized. Verbal rules apply to any language. We have officials on site that are fluent in many languages.
Obscene Gesture: Any gestures commonly understood to be obscene will be penalized.
Ball Abuse: Any ball hit violently or in anger after the point ends will be penalized.
Abuse of Equipment: Racquets may not be slid, kicked, or thrown to the court. Violent contact with the fence, greenery, net, benches, bags or anything on or around the court will be penalized.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any action that could be considered as unsportsmanlike in nature will be penalized.
Time Delays: Intentional delaying the game will be penalized. Players must play within the time constraints as identified below. Failure to do so falls under the Point Penalty System.

Players have 20 seconds between points and 90 seconds on the changeovers; servers will serve at a reasonable pace and receiver will play to the pace of the server. There will be no rest period during the changeover between the first and second games of any set. Players will have a two-minute rest period between sets except after the second set in a best of three set match there is a mandatory 10-minute rest period during which coaching is allowed. If a Match Tiebreak is played in lieu of a third set, there is a mandatory 3-minute break during which coaching is allowed on court.

Coaching: Coaching by National Team Coaches is allowed on Changeovers.
Penalties for Lateness: These penalties begin at the time the match is scheduled.
5:00 minutes or less Loss of Toss plus 1 game
5:01 – 10:00 minutes Loss of Toss plus 2 games
10:01 – 15:00 minutes Loss of Toss plus 3 games
More than 15:00 minutes Default

In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow "The Code"
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Team Uniforms will be determined at a later date. When a uniform is not worn, the following dress code should be adhered to during your time on site. Players not meeting the dress code may be asked to change while on site.
For the Boys:
* Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related
* No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline
* Shirts must be worn at all times
* Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones
* Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs
For the Girls:
* Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related
* Compression shorts must be fully covered with a skirt or dress. Also known as "shorties" or "booty shorts" are not allowed to be worn without being covered
* Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones
* The bottom of your Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back; this means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Trust us when we tell you that your equipment (skirt or short) is not working properly during play when rolled
Thank you for your cooperation

We will use one site:
MTC - Mobile Tennis Center
(also known as Copeland-Cox Tennis Center)
851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

INFORMATION REGARDING MATCH TIMES AND WEATHER WILL BE HERE IN THIS SPOT AND ON THE RAIN HOTLINE 1-888-759-1047

Each team will have a designated coach.
Team Coaches will be selected by the national Player Development Staff from among National Coaches, RTC Coaches, and USTA "faculty" coaches.
A player may receive coaching from the coach during a match, but only during set breaks or changeovers; except during the first changeover of a set and a tiebreak. Coaching must be carried out in a manner that does not distract play on adjoining courts. The coach may only enter the court on a changeover or a set break. On-court coaching must be done from the net post area where players rest on changeovers. Off-court coaching must be done from a position behind the court and outside the fence.
Parents and personal coaches are welcome to attend the tournament, but will not be involved with the tournament except as spectators.

Composition of Teams: Each team shall be comprised of 2 players from each of the 18, 16, 14, and 12 divisions. Players shall be water-falled onto teams as described below. There will be 16 Boys teams (32 Boys in Each Division, 128 Boys Total) and 16 Girls teams (32 Girls in Each Division, 128 Girls Total).
Timing of Waterfall: No earlier than three days before the start of the tournament, the Tournament Committee shall waterfall players as described below.
Water-falling Method: Players in each division shall be waterfalled onto 16 teams so as to distribute the players among the teams as set forth below. Before water-falling, players shall be ordered 1-32 based on the order in which their names appear on the best available rating system at the entry deadline, except that the players ranked in the top 1000 ATP/top 500 WTA shall be placed on the top of the list in rank order, followed by players ranked int he top 100 ITF in rank order. Note: Some consideration may be given regarding a player's younger age ranking.
(This is a pretty table in my Tournament Manual, but this box does not like tables or spaces - I think you can determine the process from the following)
Team #
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
18 Div.
01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08 09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16
32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25 24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17
16 Div.
16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09 08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32
14 Div.
09 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 01 02 03 04 05 06 07 08
24 23 22 21 20 19 18 17 32 31 30 29 28 27 26 25
12 Div.
08 07 06 05 04 03 02 01 16 15 14 13 12 11 10 09
25 26 27 28 29 30 31 32 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24

Example: From the "table" above, Boys Team 1 would have the following ordered players: Boys 18s #1 and #32, 16s #16 and #17, 14s #9 and #24, 12s #8 and #25 making it an 8 person team. Boys and Girls Teams are separate.

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USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you, email (tennismobile@gmail.com), or fax to us (251-208-5195) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release: more info

Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website under "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen and click "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the entry fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennismobile@gmail.com and the fax is (251) 208-5195. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are No refunds.
All withdrawals for reasons other than illness, injury, and personal circumstances or withdrawals for any reason without the proper written notification are actually defaults and Code of Conduct Reports should be completed for each defaulting player even though an alternate may take that defaulting player’s place in the draw.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.

Replacement of Withdrawing Players Before the Waterfall is Done: The Tournament Committee shall replace a player who withdraws, is defaulted, or is otherwise removed from the draw before the waterfall is done with the highest remaining alternate for the division.
Replacement of Withdrawing Players After the Draw is Done: The waterfall shall not be re-done if a player withdraws. The Tournament Committee shall replace a player who withdraws, is defaulted, or is otherwise removed from the draw after the waterfall is done, but before the player’s first match with the next highest remaining alternate for the division, unless the Tournament Committee determines the player may remain in the draw. (See USTA Regulation III.B.5.d. and Section 15 - 4 IV.E.6. These regulations allow for exceptions when a player has been defaulted for lateness, or has to withdraw from their first round for injury, illness or personal circumstance.)
If the withdrawal is by the player waterfalled into the #1 position on a team, the lower-waterfalled player on the team shall be moved into the #1 position and the alternate shall take the #2 position.

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Selection Process: Separate USTA National Spring Team Championships shall be held for boys and girls. The TennisLink selection system shall accept 32 players from each division (BG 18-12) in the draw as follows:
- Up to 4 wild cards are granted by the USTA Wild Card Committee.
- The remaining players from the most recently published National Standings List from each age division, provided they have submitted timely entries, in the order in which their names appear.
- Online Notification: Main draw players and alternates can view lists published to the TennisLink Tournament Home Page no later than 3 days after the entries close. All players accepted by the TennisLink system will be sent a confirmation email that includes as part of the text of the email the USTA Release and USTA Medical Release Form. Any accepted player whose credit card was unable to be charged will also be sent an email notifying them of the problem with the credit card and instructing them to contact the tournament to make arrangements for payment. Please call the Pro Shop at 251-208-5185 to pay the entry fee.
- Ordered Alternate List: The Tournament Committee will prepare an alternate list for each division of those players with timely entries not accepted into the draw in the order in which their names appear on the same National Standings List used to accept players into the draw. Late entrants shall be placed on the alternates list in the order received after timely entries.

Application: Requests for Wild Cards are submitted by players using an online application. Click link below. Deadline: Applications must be received no later than five days after the entry deadline for the tournament.
Criteria:
- Wild Card applicants do not require Sectional Endorsement, but he application must be approved by he Sectional Office.
- No player that is under suspension by the USTA, a Sectional Association, the ITF, the ITA, the WTA, or the ATP may be awarded a wild card.
- No player who has a national standing below the standing of the first alternate may be awarded a wild card unless, in the opinion of the Wild Card Committee, the player will improve the overall strength of field of the tournament.
- No player who submits a late wild card application may be considered. Timely entries into the tournament are recommended, but are not required (Note: if the only excuse is a late tournament entry, a wild card most likely will not be awarded.)
- A player with an established record in international, professional, or collegiate competition may be considered.
- A player whose ability to qualify has been affected by injury, illness, or other personal circumstance may be considered.
- A player with a high standing in a younger age division of the event may be considered.
- A player with a high standing in the division of the event who was not endorsed by their Sectional Association may be considered, provided that the player has been recommended for a wild card by their Sectional Association.
- A player who has been recommended for a wild card by the USTA National Coaching Staff may be considered.
Awarding of Wild Cards: The Wild Card Committee will meet as soon as is practicable after the entry deadline to select from among the Wild Card applicants. The USTA Junior Competition Department will coordinate distribution of applications and the meeting time. As soon as Wild Card players are selected, they are notified by the USTA Jr Competition Department. After an offer has been accepted with the USTA Jr. Comp office (you must communicate to them you accept the offer), then you must immediately contact the Pro Shop at 251-208-5185 to arrange payment.
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We have invited YourGameFace professional tennis photography to provide team and action photos for the players in the tournament. Please sign up early to have your match photographed.
They will be shooting by appointment - 214-543-5437
See samples and pricing --- www.YourGameFace.com
Follow them on Instagram @YourGameFace for fun tournament photos
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We are proud to be the OFFICIAL VIDEOGRAPHERS of the Mobile Tennis Center & our goal is to help junior tennis players achieve their recruiting & training goals! We’re very excited to bring our popular video services to the upcoming tournament because over the past 10+ years, we’ve learned TWO important things: 1) If you want to play college tennis, YOU NEED A COLLEGE RECRUIT VIDEO & 2) If you want to compete with the top players, YOU NEED A MATCH PLAY VIDEO! Fortunately, we can help with BOTH so please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples & text us @ 678.640.2723 to reserve your match time. We have MANY digital camcorders & our services are very popular… FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED!! more info

Finally, please be aware that any & all matches may be recorded for recruiting or training purposes ONLY so players are required to submit a signed VIDEO Release & Waiver form at check-in. If a parent is not traveling with the player, PARENTS should print a copy of the form to send with THE PLAYER by clicking video release. The form will be available on-site for those traveling with a parent or legal guardian! video release
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We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off most sale merchandise.

There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $18. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.

One trainer will be on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, Epi Pens, etc. The trainer will be at the Mobile Tennis Center at least one hour before the start of practice or matches each day.
Please be advised that many players need the attention of the trainer each morning and proper planning of you time is required so that you are not late for your match.
Please note: The trainer has a lot of ground to cover with on-court issues and many people to see off the court. They are not there to give massages due to limited time and lack of privacy; but, they will advise you on various techniques you or your parents can do. Also, there is a science to applying Kinesiology Tape due to a specific diagnosis. Without the diagnosis from a doctor, the trainers will not apply this type tape. If you require this type tape due to a pre-existing injury, please learn how to tape before the tournament.

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The Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel is the host hotel where most of the players will stay. Because this is a Team Tournament, the host hotel will be a big part of the experience. Reservations are on a first come first serve basis and the hotel will fill quickly. The Renaissance has 225 rooms with a $116 rate that includes free breakfast. Other amenities at the hotel specifically for the Spring Team Tennis Championships Tournament include:
- All 32 USTA National Coaches are staying at the hotel
- Registration will be at the hotel on Friday night
- The hotel will have special nights for the players and parents
- A special Game Zone room is set up all week for the players
- A free breakfast for all players/parents
- A picture and video montage are played throughout the hotel featuring each days matches
- Various communication and meetings will be at the hotel
- Probably 95% of the tournament players will stay at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview. Thus it will be a great way to spend time with all the players in the tournament.
- Updated draws with “next days” times posted in the lobby.

Realistically we probably cannot fit all 256 players plus USTA Coaches and Officials into the 225 room hotel. Thus we will list some other nice hotels in the vicinity closer to registration closing. But we feel you will experience something very special by staying at the Host Hotel. Make your reservation early as the hotel will fill quickly with tennis players.

64 South Water Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
251-438-4000
RATE: $116
With an impeccable downtown location and a range of superb amenities, the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel provides an award-winning home away from home for business and leisure travelers. We believe that a hotel is more than simply a place to stay; it should be a welcoming, comfortable sanctuary that relaxes and reenergizes. That's why all of our spacious rooms and suites feature calming, nautically-inspired decor and plush bedding. Many of our accommodations offer scenic views of Mobile Bay. Free Internet access throughout the hotel ensures productivity, while a fitness center and an outdoor pool help you stay healthy. Those planning events here in downtown Mobile will be delighted with our 44,000 square feet of state-of-the-art event space, as well as our skywalk access to Arthur R. Outlaw Convention Center. And our hotel's location places you just moments from Mobile's most famous sights, sounds, and places. For an unforgettable stay, visit us here at the Renaissance Mobile Riverview Plaza Hotel.
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I-65 Service Rd North @ Airport Blvd. Exit 3
3630 Springhill Memorial Drive South
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone 251-344-7446
Fax 251-344-7448
Rate is $89 with breakfast included

The Holiday Inn Airport I-65 is a full service hotel that is located just 3 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center. Our 100% smoke free hotel is a great place to rest well prior to a big match. The Holiday Inn offers a full service restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, business center, fitness center and heated indoor pool. For your convenience each guest room has microwaves, refrigerators and free Wi-Fi. more info

Dauphin Street at I-65 Exit 4
80 Springdale Blvd
Mobile, AL 36606
Phone 251-473-2380
Fax 251-473-2385
Rate is $89 with free breakfast

Mobile’s newest hotel the Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile I-65 is a comfortable, convenient and quiet place to stay for your visit to the Mobile Tennis Center. This hotel offers our guests free breakfast buffet, free Wi-Fi, indoor pool, fitness center, business center and is 100% smoke free. Enjoy a great night’s sleep in our spacious guestrooms. We offer each guest a microwave, a refrigerator and a 42” TV.
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Springhill Ave at I-65 Exit 5, behind Zaxby’s
516 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-441-1979
Fax: 251-441-1978
Rate is $79 with free breakfast

The Wingate by Wyndham hotel is the closest hotel to the Mobile Tennis Center. Wake up in the morning to a free continental breakfast, stay connected with free Wi-Fi internet access, get your work out in the hotels fitness center or unwind at the outdoor pool. The Wingate Mobile also boasts oversized guest rooms that include microwaves and refrigerators.

1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-344-5200
Rate: Double and King $99.00 Breakfast is included

Conveniently located right off I-65 and just minutes away from the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, this Marriott property is the perfect spot to be your tournament headquarters. Our Bistro offer breakfast and dinner to order as well as Starbucks coffee and drinks. Rate includes full hot breakfast for two. Enjoy a relaxing dip in our indoor pool or connect on our complimentary Wi-Fi. We are also located to many great local restaurants and shopping. 100% smoke free. Rates and stays are eligible for Marriott Rewards points.
Hotel Rate "Cut Off Date" is 14 days prior to tournament start date.
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950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-316-0029
Rate: Double $89.00 Breakfast is included

Experience this newly renovated Marriott property. Conveniently located right off I-65 and just minutes away from the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, this Marriott property is the perfect spot to be your tournament headquarters. The Fairfield Inn & Suites offers complimentary breakfast, Wi-Fi and Marriott’s Fairfield 100% Guarantee. Each room has microwaves and refrigerators. Enjoy a relaxing dip in our indoor pool and our outstanding service. We are also located to many great local restaurants and shopping. 100% smoke free. Rates and stays are eligible for Marriott Rewards points.
Hotel Rate "Cut Off Date" is 14 days prior to tournament start date.
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1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-343-4007
Rate: Double $99.00 Breakfast is included

Conveniently located right off I-65 and just minutes away from the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center, this Hilton branded property is the perfect spot to be your tournament headquarters. Enjoy our spacious guest rooms, rest in our clean and fresh Hampton bed®, savor Hampton’s free hot breakfast or enjoy a plunge in our peacefully wooded outdoor pool. Each room offers a refrigerator, microwave, complimentary Wi-Fi and the 100% Hampton Guarantee. We are also located close to many great local restaurants and shopping. Rates and stays are eligible for Hilton Honors rewards points.
Hotel Rate "Cut Off Date" is 14 days prior to tournament start date.
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1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
Hotel: 251-345-9588
Rate: Double $89.00 Breakfast is included

Newly renovated Marriott property located in a peaceful business district. The TownePlace Suites is just minutes away from the Copeland-Cox Tennis Center. All suites property with each suite offering fully equipped kitchens, complimentary Wi-Fi and full hot breakfast. There is an outdoor pool, onsite laundry and 24 hour on property fitness. Pet friendly property (pet fee required with each stay). Two bedroom suites available. Dozens of restaurants, 2 malls, movie theaters and all within 2 miles of hotels. 100% smoke free. Rates and stays are eligible for Marriott Rewards points.
Hotel Rate "Cut Off Date" is 14 days prior to tournament start date.

525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251/776-5866 Phone
251/776-5887 Fax
Rate $99 per night/All Room Types (no cut-off date)
Free Hot Breakfast offered daily, allowing guests to start their day of right without any additional charge.
Free High-Speed and Wireless Internet access in all guestrooms and lobby.
HHonors guests will have the option to earn both HHonors points and airline miles.
The Perfect Mix Lobby provides a warm and inviting place to meet.
Complimentary Shuttle Service to and from the airport and to the Mobile Tennis Center.
Hotel Rate “Cut off Date” is 7 days prior to tournament start date.

150 West I-65 Service Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)343-4949 Phone
(251)342-4752 Fax
Rate: King Suite or Double Suite $69 Plus Tax
The Quality Inn & Suites offers a great location, 3 mi from Mobile Tennis Center, with close access to Walmart & restaurants. All-Suite hotel offering free full, hot breakfast buffet with indoor pool/hot tub/fitness center & microwave/refrigerator in each room. For Online Reservations at the Mobile Tennis Center’s Special please click on the following link OR Call hotel @ 251-343-4949 & ask for the Mobile Tennis Center’s special rate. more info

530 Providence Park Dr.
Mobile, AL 36695
Hotel: 251.634.8664
Rate: $99 + tax
Welcome to the newly renovated Homewood Suites by Hilton in west Mobile, Alabama. Situated in Providence Park minutes from the Mobile Tennis Center, our all-suite hotel is easily accessible from the Mobile Regional Airport and conveniently located near restaurants and shopping. Make yourself at home in a spacious one- or two-bedroom suite featuring a separate living room with sofa bed. Cook your favorite meal in your fully equipped kitchen or use the grill near the pool for a barbeque. Start your day with our complimentary hot breakfast, served by friendly staff in our lobby seven days a week. Exercise in the state of the art fitness center or relax by the outdoor pool. The hotel offers complimentary shuttle service to destinations within a three-mile radius of our hotel every day - including the Mobile Tennis Center.
Hotel Rate “Cut off Date” is two weeks prior to the tournament start date.

New Property in Mobile, Alabama
3655 Springhill Memorial Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36608
251-378-3800
Rate: $99
Hotel Rate "Cut off Date" is two weeks prior to tournament start date.

** NEW HOTEL **
180 W I 65 Service Road S, Mobile, AL, 36608
Phone: (251) 343-9345
Fax: (251) 342-5366
Rate: $79.00
Each inviting guest room includes a coffee maker, desk, flat-screen TV, microwave and refrigerator. Some rooms feature a sofa sleeper. New Fitness Center and Complimentary Hot / Cold Breakfast.