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FRIDAY PLAY
It is possible that matches will begin as early at 5:00 PM Friday
afternoon if draws dictate.
COMBO MIXED DOUBLES ELIGIBILITY
Mixed Combo 6.0-9.0 Doubles with the players' combined ratings not
exceeding the Combined NTRP level and with no more than One (1)
point difference in players' NTRP ratings.
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.
All withdrawals after entries close must be sent BOTH in writing by
email (to the Tournament Director's address above) and by phone to
the tournament site.
Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline/selection will
not be refunded the entry fee.
PLAYER AMENITIES
Each player will receive a tournament shirt. Lunch will be provided
for all players Saturday 11:00-1:00 at the main site.
FORMAT AND SCORING
The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation)
All matches will play a 10 point match tiebreaker for the 3rd set.
A Coman Tiebreak will be played.
SELECTION PROCESS: The top players applying from the USTA/NC most
current standings list will be selected into the draw. Selections
will be posted no later than the Thursday after the deadline. The
names of players who have been selected will appear as
"Competitors." If you are not selected, you will be on the
alternate list. Please contact the TD if you wish to be removed
from the alternate list.
SEEDING
This tournament's seeding will be done in accordance with USTA
Regulations. They will be compiled and examined by the Head
Referee, Tournament Director, and members of the Tournament
Committee. Some seeding will be done at the Tournament Director and
Committee's discretion.
Factors to consider in seeding (taken from "Friend at
Court"):
Seedings merely represent the Committee's subjective ratings of the
various players' chances of winning the tournament. These ratings
may not be based on whim, caprice, or hunches, but instead shall be
justified by a reasonable amount of factual evidence, including,
but not limited to, rankings, current records, types of surface,
and particularly head to head encounters. Two outstanding doubles
players playing together for the first time should be considered
for a place on the seeded list.
COURT SURFACE
matches will be played on hard courts.
TYPE of BALLS
Penn Championship Tennis Balls
PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY
PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THEIR
SCHEDULED START TIME.
ALL USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. It is the PLAYER'S
responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a
timely manner.
Check website often for updated match times!
RAIN POLICY
http://nctennis.com/sites/nctennis.com/files/pdffiles/rainpolicy.pdf
Entries open MARCH 6, 2016
Entry to this tournament is
open to all USTA members.
Entries close Sunday, JULY 3, 2016 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only
USTA members can register.
Quick Reference
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, July 4, 2016 9:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700063816 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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