THANK YOU IVORY HOMES FOR SPONSORING THE IVORY HOMES JUNIOR UTAH STATE OPEN DISTRICT CUP TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS!
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THIS TOURNAMENT IS A DISTRICT CUP TOURNAMENT. PLAYERS WILL RECEIVE ELEVATED SECTION AND DISTRICT POINTS FOR MATCHES WON.
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WATER ON THE COURS
Water jugs will be provided on the courts. Please bring your own refillable water bottle or cup.
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MATCH LOCATIONS
Matches will be played at three locations, please check your draws carefully. ECC = Eccles Tennis Center. The Eccles Tennis Center is located on the University of Utah campus at 550 Guardsman Way, Salt Lake City. CMLP = Coach Mike's at Liberty Park. The entrance to Liberty Park is located at 650 East 900 South, Salt Lake City. SM = Sports Mall. The Sports Mall is located at 5445 South 900 East, Salt Lake City. In case of inclement weather, players may be sent to alternate locations in order to complete their matches for the day, or matches may be rescheduled. Please read the instructions under THE BIG "R" POLICY.
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SINGLES MATCHES ARE FIRST MATCH LOSERS CONSOLATION
The player only advances to the consolation round if he or she loses the first match that they play. If they win their first match and lose the second match, they do not go into the consolation round. If they have a bye for their first round, but lose the first match that they play, they do advance to the consolation round. Please check the draws carefully and often!
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JUNIORS 12-18 SINGLES FORMAT
2 out of 3 full sets, regular scoring, 7 Point tiebreak at 6 games all. Singles matches will be First Match Losers Consolation.
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ALL 10'S PLAYERS ARE ELIGIBLE TO PARTICIPATE IN THE OPEN GREEN DIVISION OF THIS DISTRICT CUP TOURNAMENT
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JUNIORS 12-18 DOUBLES FORMAT
2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring, 7 Point tiebreak at 6 games all. Doubles matches will be Single Elimination.
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FORMAT FOR 12'S OPEN GREEN DIVISION
12's Open Green Division may be played by any 12's Division player (10's Division eligible players may not play up into this division) who is seeking more Green Dot ball match play. Matches will be played on 78' (full size) courts with green dot low compression balls.
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FORMAT FOR 10'S OPEN DIVISIONS
10's Orange Open Divisions will be played on 60' courts with orange low compression balls. 10's Green Open Divisions will be played on 78' (full size) courts with green dot low compression balls. 10's matches will be best of 3 short sets - first to 4 games. If the score reaches 3-3 in games, a 7 point tiebreak will be played to determine the winner of the set. Matches will be no-ad scoring, with a 7 point tiebreak played in lieu of the 3rd set.
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WAYS TO QUALIFY FOR 10'S OPEN GREEN DIVISION
A Player may choose to begin to play Open Green in the month that they turn 10 1/2. A Player who wins 2 Open Orange Events AND competes in at least 4 Open Orange Events in Utah will qualify for Open Green. A Player who WINS 1 District Cup Event 10's Open Green Division in Utah AND competes in at least 4 Open Orange events in Utah will qualify for Open Green. Challenger and Futures Events do NOT count toward advancement into Open Green play. For only the two District Cup Events, ANY 10's Player may choose to compete in the Open Green Division. No player is at any point required to play Open Green. Players may choose to continue to play Open Orange until the month that they turn 11.
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THE IVORY HOMES JUNIOR UTAH STATE OPEN DISTRICT CUP TENNIS CHAMPIONSHIPS IS A UTAH TENNIS JUNIOR GRAND SLAM EVENT!
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AVOIDANCE REQUESTS
We try to the best of our ability to accommodate avoidance requests FOR A PLAYER'S FIRST MATCH OF THE TOURNAMENT ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE TOURNAMENT. After that, we are unable to accommodate avoidance requests due to the unpredictability of match outcomes and court availability. AVOIDANCE REQUESTS MUST BE MADE TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE AT rwise@utahtennis.com OR CALL ME AT (801) 944-8782 x113. I WILL DO MY BEST TO HONOR YOUR AVOIDANCE REQUEST IF MADE BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE - JUNE 12th.
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DRAWS
Draws are posted 3 days prior to the event. It is the player's responsibility to check the draws for scheduled match times and locations. Draws are posted on the website at www.utahtennis.com. The weather has been unpredictable this year. Always check the tournament website before your matches. It is the player's responsibility to check for any changes that may occur.
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MATCH TIMES
Junior matches will be played between 8:00 AM and 9:00 PM. The majority of the matches will be played between 8:00 AM and 6:00 PM.
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IN CASE OF INSUFFICIENT ENTRIES IN A DIVISION
We will assume your intent is to participate in the tournament and you will be moved to the next event possible.
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RESCHEDULING POLICY
There will be NO RESCHEDULING of any tournament matches except in EXTREME CIRCUMSTANCES BEYOND THE CONTROL OF THE PLAYER (such as a funeral) and then only with prior approval from the Tournament Director. Players rescheduling without permission from the Tournament Director will be DEFAULTED. All costs of rescheduling are the responsibility of the initiator, including guest fees. FINALS MAY NOT BE RESCHEDULED AND WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY WITH AN UMPIRE PRESENT AT THE SITE!!! Players are under NO OBLIGATION to reschedule when asked by an opponent.
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THE BIG "R" POLICY
IF MATCHES ARE RESCHEDULED BECAUSE OF WEATHER, I WILL POST INSTRUCTIONS ON THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE. In case of RAIN - please do not leave the site. Weather can change quickly and matches may be resumed sooner than you think. Even if the weather looks "iffy" where you are (unless otherwise instructed by a Tournament Official) always go to your site to check in for your match, regardless of the weather conditions. If there is a rain delay, alternative instructions will be provided at the tournament desk. Playing indoors will be a last resort and every effort will be made to reschedule matches outdoors if weather permits. Players may be sent to alternative locations in order to complete the matches of the day. PLEASE BE PATIENT!
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REFUNDS
No refunds after the draws have been made - which is two days prior to the draws being posted.
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TOURNAMENT REGULATIONS
USTA Rules of Tennis and USTA Tournament Regulations, including the Point Penalty System, will be enforced throughout the tournament. It is a players responsibility to know and understand these rules. Roving Umpires may be present at all Sanctioned Tournaments and will call obvious infractions of the Code and Rules of Tennis. THE CODE CONCERNING SPECTATORS - SPECTATORS ARE NEVER TO MAKE CALLS. A PLAYER SHOULD NEVER ENLIST THE AID OF A SPECTATOR IN MAKING A CALL. NO SPECTATOR HAS A PART IN THE MATCH.
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SPECIAL OFFER FREE 1-YEAR 10 & UNDER JUNIOR MEMBERSHIP!
Must be new to the USTA. Call 1-800-990-8782 or visit www.tryusta.com/juniorfree. Must use source code FYF16CNS.
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DISCLAIMER
USTA/Utah Tennis, Sponsors, and Host Facilities assume NO responsibility for damage or injury incurred by players.
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PLEASE READ AND BE AWARE OF OUR SPECTATOR PERSONAL CONDUCT POLICY
SPECTATOR
PERSONAL CONDUCT POLICY
As
a spectator of a participant in USTA-sanctioned tennis tournament in the Utah District, you are
under a “duty to encourage and maintain high standards of proper conduct, fair
play, and good sportsman ship.” USTA
Regulation IV.C(1).
In
addition, you are “under an obligation to avoid acts that may be considered
detrimental to the game of tennis.”
USTA Regulation IV.C(1).
In
all Utah District tennis tournaments, the following acts are prohibited before,
during, and after each match, engagement in such actions, will be subject to
the penalties listed below.
1. Addressing an opponent in a negative manner, including any
references to the opponent’s line calls, behavior, or anything else.
2. Addressing the parent or
other representative of a junior opponent,
or an adult players spectator, in a negative manner.
3. Addressing an official, tournament director or tournament
representative in a negative manner.
4. Coaching during a match except as permitted by the USTA Rules.
5. Otherwise engaging in any abusive conduct that is detrimental to the
game of tennis.
Engaging in any
of these prohibited acts, will cause a grievance to be submitted to the UTA
Grievance Committee for review and spectator will be subject to the following
‘MINIMUM’ penalties:
1. First Offense: Banned from
attending the next Utah District Sanctioned Event the player you were watching
enters (this could be extended to include leagues and or tournaments entered by
additional family member players).
2. Second Offense: Banned from attending the next three Utah District Sanctioned
Events the player you were watching enters (this could be extended to include leagues
and or tournaments entered by additional family member players).
3. Third Offense: Banned from
attending any Utah District Sanctioned Events for a calendar year from the date
of the Third Offense.
In addition, the
following acts are prohibited for players and spectators:
1. Visible or audible profanity
or obscenity.
2. Abuse of racquet, balls, or equipment.
3. Verbal abuse of a player or official.
4. Receipt of coaching.
5. Failure to follow the instructions of an official.
6. Any other conduct that is abusive or detrimental to the game of
tennis.
For additional information Friend at Court
can be found online at:-
http://assets.usta.com/assets/1/15/2016_Friend_at_Court.pdf
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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 Sunday, June 12, 2016 11:59:00 PM Mountain Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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