Saturday 8:00 PM Update From Sally
Thanks very much for a great day today! The
Canyon Creek tournament team strives to run the best tournaments
around--if you have any positive feedback please send me an email to
sallyf@canyoncreektennis.com and I'll pass it along to my team. Any
suggestions you have will also be welcome. We will be accepting
nominations for the John Newcombe Tennis Ranch Sportsmanship award
until noon Sunday. Thanks again for playing the Canyon Creek Challenger
tournament!
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Friday 8:20 PM Update From Sally
Check your draw tonight before going to bed...and again first thing in the morning--there are a few 10's players pulling out of the tournament. Good Luck tomorrow...and don't forget to buy a tournament t-shirt for your child tomorrow! All 10's green ball matches are at Canyon Creek Country Club. All 10's orange ball matches are at Samuel Grand Tennis Center. Good Luck and have a bunch of fun!
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The Draws Are "UP"
Good Luck this weekend--if you can help as a court monitor for orange ball, please email sallyf@canyoncreektennis.com with the times you can help and your contact info. We'd love to have lots of you 10's parents helping on court to keep the matches running smoothly. PS--scroll down, down, down for site abbreviations, maps, and directions to the site--as well as other important info!
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Tournament Checklist Item #1: Pre-Order Your Tournament T-Shirt (A shirt is NOT included in your entry fee!)
Pre-order your official tournament t-shirt before Thursday, August 4 at 6 PM for only $10 per shirt! To see the design, click on MORE INFO below. It's incredibly easy to order--simply email sallyf@canyoncreektennis.com with your child's name, age, and the quantity and sizes of shirts you'd like to purchase and we'll have them waiting for you at your first match site on Saturday, August 6. You can pay when you pick them up either by cash or check--no credit cards, please. A little background information--it's a tradition that the Canyon Creek Challenger tournament offers a super cool official commemorative t-shirt for sale to players, parents, and coaches. Most tournaments do not do this, so it's super special! And by the way, if you wait until the tournament starts the very same shirt will cost you $15! Sizes available are Youth M through Adult XXL. Shirts are white, high quality 50% cotton/50% poly dri-blend and run true to size. Make sure to buy a shirt for your coach, too!
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Support Kids and Tennis--Be a Sponsor!
Support kids, tennis, and your community by becoming a sponsor! For as little as $250 you can become an official tournament sponsor! You can contribute anonymously, promote your business, or recognize your family. Click on the link for a flyer for more details and email Sally at sallyf@canyoncreektennis.com for more information.
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Tournament Checklist #2: Find Your Match Location and Time
First of all, the 10's tournament will be playing at 2 sites on Saturday--all orange ball will be playing at Samuel Grand Tennis Center (SAMGD) and all green ball events will be playing at Canyon Creek Country Club (CCGrn) To find out where and when you play, click on DRAWS on the tournament web site. Look for your age group in boys or girls as appropriate. Find your name in the draw. There will be multiple draws for each age group with different name designations - so check each one for your name. The names don't mean anything in particular--they are fun, random names. Carefully note the location code and time by the first match that you will play - normally on the far left of the draw sheet between your name and the name of your opponent. The site you play at will be a 3 or 4 letter code and the key to the code is listed below with address and maps. Match the code to the location information on this web site. Plan to arrive at your match location and check in with the tournament desk ready to play at least 30 minutes before your first match and at least 15 minutes before all other matches. Use the time to get familiar with the site. Once you check in you must stay close to the tournament desk so that when your name is called you will hear it. The tournament staff will not come out into the parking lot or bathrooms to find you--you must stay close to the desk after you check in or penalties for lateness will apply if you are checked in and not available to play when your match is called. It would be smart to check your draw again on Friday night and again Saturday morning before you leave your house just in case there are last minute changes due to player withdrawals. You are responsible for arriving on time at the correct location - no exceptions. The USTA Point Penalty Schedule for Lateness will be strictly enforced. All players will be required to recite the USTA Player Oath before their first match--if you want to practice, we have included the oath in the notes below.
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Important Reminders
As you know, it's going to be hot this weekend. Be sure to wear a hat, sunscreen, bring a big water jug, drink lots and lots of water and sports drinks, and it may even be smart to bring a cooler with ice in it. If you are unable to play this weekend, email sallyf@canyoncreektennis.com with your name, ball color, the name of your draw, and the reason you can't participate.
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USTA Junior Player Oath - Please Read before signing in at the Tournament Desk.
I recognize that tennis is a sport that places responsibility for fair
play on me. I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require
me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent. At all times I
shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship,
recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my
character. Whether my matches end with my victory or defeat, I
promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, those who
support me, and the game of tennis. (By USTA policy, each player
must acknowledge and read the oath when signing in at the tournament
desk at the start of the tournament)
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John Newcombe Tennis Ranch Sportsmanship Award
One lucky Challenger player will be selected as the "John Newcombe Tennis Ranch Sportsmanship Award" winner this weekend--and will receive a FREE week in 2017 at Newk's Ranch in New Braunfels. If you'd like to nominate a candidate for this award, give your suggestion to any site director. We'll be announcing the winner Sunday August 7th on this website.
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$79 Hotel Rooms at the Courtyard by Marriott
Book your rooms now at our special tournament rate! Call the Courtyard Dallas Richardson at Campbell
(972) 994-9933 or go online to grab this fantastic room rate! The hotel offers free high speed internet, has a pool, and also a fitness center. The hotel address is 2191 N. Greenville Ave., Richardson, TX 75082.
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Canyon Creek Country Club - 10s - Green Ball Draws (CCGrn)
Canyon Creek Country Club for 10's Green Ball (CCGrn) 625 W Lookout Dr.,
Richardson TX 75080 has 16 lighted tennis courts. Please park on the
west side of the parking lot--go right when entering the parking lot.
There will be water on the courts, but it is always a great idea to
bring your own water jug filled with lots of ice. Tournament T-Shirts
($15) will be available for sale to players and spectators. Drinks,
snacks, and meals will be sold inside the clubhouse. Please do not bring
outside food to the site. Complete meal service is available to all
tournament players and guests. Members of reciprocal clubs may charge
food and beverage purchases to their home club. The tennis pro shop
number is (972) 231-2881. The main clubhouse number is (972) 231-1466.
Practice courts are in the park at the intersection of Renner and Custer
across from the Starbucks. Practice courts are also available at Wilson
Middle School in Plano. Click the link for a map showing the location
of Canyon Creek Country Club.
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Samuel Grand Tennis Center (SAMGD), 6200 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223
Samuel Grand Tennis Center, (SAMGD) 6200 E Grand Ave, Dallas, TX 75223 (214) 670-1374 Complimentary Warm Up Courts will be available at 7 AM. Warm-up courts are available after 8 am by booking in the tennis shop at rate of $2.71 per person for 90 minutes. Water, Gatorade and snacks will be sold in the tennis shop. Directions: Proceed south on Hwy 75 from Richardson to Dallas. Take the I-30 exit East. Take the 5th exit - Exit 49A toward Winslow St. Turn left onto Winslow St. Winslow will intersect with Grand Ave - turn right onto Grand Ave--the Tennis Center will be on your right. Samuel Grand Tennis Center has 14 courts and full facilities in the tennis shop.
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Youth Tennis Texas Website: For more information on Challenger, CMZ, or SCMZ schedules, and "Junior Know The Rules," please visit www.youthtennistexas.com
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10 & Under – USTA Texas regulations mandate that all junior sanctioned tournaments offer 10 & Under Orange Ball Division (orange ball, 60 foot court and 25 inch racquet) and 10 & Under Green Ball Division (green ball, 78 foot court and 27 inch racquet). For the full 10 & under regulation, please visit our website www.texas.usta.com, click on 10 & Under Tennis.
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First-off Consolation – All Challengers and CMZs use the First Off Consolation Format. This format will show as Single Elimination on the tournament homepage, but all players are guaranteed two matches. This format eliminates “maybe matches” and almost every player in consolation will play their first consolation match on Saturday. How does it work? Players that lose in the main draw will be fed into the consolation draw in the order that they come off the court (i.e. the first player to come off the court will go on line one, the sixth player to come off the court will go on line six). This new format ensures more players playing on Saturday and an overall better tournament.
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Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."
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Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, July 26, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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