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THANK YOU!
Thank you to everyone who participated in the Arlington Tennis Center Spring Mid Cities tournament. We hope you had a great time. Final results are now posted. Good luck next the rest of the year in your tennis!
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SATURDAY WEATHER LOOKS GREAT!
The weather looks GREAT for Saturday! If a surprise rain shower is in question, or there are delays, please call the Arlington Tennis Center Program Information Line, 817-459-6166. Good luck!
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DRAWS POSTED
Draws for this event are now posted. Seeding was based on latest Challenger Standing List. Some draws did not have enough information to seed players. Round Robins were not seeded. Good luck Saturday!
Reminder, First Off Consolation is used for this event.
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MATCH INFORMATION
All matches will be played at Arlington Tennis Center. To locate your match times, the
official information will be on this website (Friday, after 10:00 AM) under the 'Draws' tab. If you
use the USTA Tournament app, be aware that multiple issues have been
reported, and the information may not be correct on the app. Use the app at your
own risk. Again, we suggest you use only this website to obtain your
match information, as the information on this website is the schedule
players will be held accountable for following.
REMEMBER TO CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 15-20 MINUTES BEFORE YOUR MATCH IS SCHEDULED!
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WITHDRAWALS
* If withdrawing after the draws are posted, notify ATC in writing AND via phone on Friday as soon as possible. Please do not wait to withdraw late on Friday or early Saturday, as doing so will not allow time to notify your opponent. * Email may not be read "instantly" on Friday or Saturday. * Withdrawals after the tournament begins must speak with the Tournament Site Director. Do not leave a message with the customer service staff. * Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. * Phone: 817-459-6163. * No refunds once draws are posted or for weather related issues. * If tournament is rained out, a makeup tournament will be scheduled at the end of the season. * Eligible refunds will only be processed for the amount of the $18 entry fee, not for TennisLink or other fees.
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DEADLINE PASSED
The deadline for this tournament has passed. Players in divisions that did not make will either be moved to another eligible division, or they will have entry fees refunded. Draws will be posted by 10:00 AM Friday, March 4. Good luck on Saturday!
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B&G 10s GREEN BALL PLAYERS
USTA Texas released new rules for 10U eligibility, effective 1/1/16. See link. However, some players who are eligible to play green ball (birth date) may have difficulty registering in the green ball division. The issue is expected to be resolved in mid March, but the timeline may create issues for players who want to play in tournaments prior to the adjustment. IF YOU ARE AGE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY GREEN BALL, BUT TENNISLINK WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DO SO: Enter orange ball, and email atc@arlingtontx.gov no later than the deadline to request to be moved to green ball. We will move you AFTER the deadline passes.
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WELCOME!
Welcome to the Arlington Tennis Center Spring Mid Cities Junior Tournament on Saturday, March 5! Arlington Tennis Center is a public facility featuring 26 outdoor lighted tennis courts, including six 10 and Under courts, and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163 or via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!
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WHY PLAY MID CITIES?
Mid Cities tournaments have been a tradition in the Fort Worth area for more than 25 years. Mid Cities tournaments are the perfect way for players age 8 to 18 to gain practical match experience against competitors in their same gender, age and skill level divisions. Mid Cities tournaments help players learn how to actually play tournaments (e.g., entering tournament, checking draws for match times, checking in at the tournament desk, reporting scores), as opposed to just going to lessons and classes. Mid Cities prepare players for more advanced competition in Challengers (ZATs) or other sanctioned tournaments. Mid Cities are also convenient, one-day tournaments, which fit in well with most players' busy schedules. Join the fun and competition, and improve your match skills through Mid Cities tournaments!
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AT A GLANCE
Mid Cities are one-day, non-sanctioned junior tournaments for non-qualified players. * Fall and Spring Mid Cities are on Saturdays (unless otherwise noted). * Summer Mid Cities are on usually held on Fridays or Saturdays. * This tournament will be held Saturday, March 5. * USTA Membership is required. * Registration must be done on line at the tournament website. * The deadline for on-line registration for this tournament is Wednesday, March 2, 11:59 PM. * Draws will be posted by 10:00 AM on Friday, March 4. * ATC will open at 8:00 AM on Saturday, March 5, or earlier if first matches are scheduled to begin before 9:00 AM.* * Tentatively, matches will not begin before 8:00 AM on Saturday.* * Please be prepared to play late on Saturday (into the evening), if necessary.
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"JUNIOR KNOW THE RULES"
All Mid Cities players are encouraged to read and become familiar with 'Junior Know the Rules,' provided by USTA Texas. See link.
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ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT
* This is a non-sanctioned Mid Cities Tournament for players aged 8U-18. This tournament will not
count for USTA Texas ranking points. For more information on USTA Texas junior
sanctioned tournaments, please visit www.texas.usta.com.
* No Championship or Super-Championship players may enter the Mid Cities. * This tournament will be held on Saturday, March 5. * Events offered at this tournament are Singles for B&G 8-18s. * Age divisions that do not make will be combined or cancelled. * 12-18s will play on full 78' courts with regular balls. * B&G 10s Green division will play on 78' courts with green dot balls. * B&G 10s Orange division will play on 60' courts with orange balls, with racquets NO LONGER than 25". * B&G 8s will play on 36' courts with red balls, with racquets NO LONGER than 25". * B&G 8s may be combined in a co-ed division.
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USTA MEMBERSHIP REQUIRED
PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION PRIOR TO REGISTRATION. Your USTA Membership info is the official data downloaded and used by the tournament staff. Check that your USTA Membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work &/or mobile) phone numbers. Junior players need to supply email addresses for each tournament, as that information is not available to tournament directors. See link
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ENTERING THE TOURNAMENT
* This tournament accepts on-line entries only. No fax or email entries will be accepted. * The entry fee for Mid Cities is $18 on-line (plus $3 Tennis-Link fee). * You should receive a confirmation number from LinkTeam when you register on-line. * Contact LinkTeam@usta.com if you have any issues with registration or do not receive a confirmation. * Check Applicants before the deadline for the most updated information. * Competitors list may not be complete until after the deadline.
NOTE FOR B&G 10s GREEN BALL PLAYERS: USTA Texas released new rules for 10U eligibility, effective 1/1/16. See link. However, some players who are eligible to play green ball (birth date) may have difficulty registering in the green ball division. The issue is expected to be resolved in mid March, but the timeline may create issues for players who want to play in tournaments prior to the adjustment. IF YOU ARE AGE ELIGIBLE TO PLAY GREEN BALL, BUT TENNISLINK WILL NOT ALLOW YOU TO DO SO: Enter orange ball, and email atc@arlingtontx.gov to request to be moved to green ball. We will move you AFTER the deadline passes.
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DEADLINE
* THE ON-LINE DEADLINE FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, MARCH 2. * No late entries will be accepted. Enter early to avoid missing the deadline due to last minute technical issues. * If you are in doubt about your entry, check Applicants, and email LinkTeam@usta.com. * Please do not wait until the day before the tournament to check on your entry status.
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SCHEDULING
* Tentatively, matches will not begin before 8:00 AM on Saturday, March 5. * Matches may extend into Saturday evening. Be prepared to play late. * Little (or no) rest period may be given between matches at Mid Cities tournaments. Be prepared to play back to back.
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FORMAT
* Boys' and Girls' 12-18s will play first match, loser consolation, eight-game prosets for main and consolation, no ad scoring. * Boys' and Girls' 10s Green Ball will play non elimination format on 78' courts, one six-game set, no ad. * Boys' and Girls' 10s Orange Ball will play non elimination format on 60' (striped) courts, one six game set, no ad. * Co-ed 8s Red Ball will play non elimination format on 36' courts, one four-game set, no ad. * All matches will use First Off Consolation, as USTA Texas requires in Challengers (ZATs). Players will feed into consolation in the order in which they lose in the main draw. Seeding becomes null and void in consolation. FOC allows players to finish the tournament more quickly, and it minimizes 'maybe' matches.
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CHECK-IN and REPORTING SCORES
* Players need to check in at the tournament desk for EACH MATCH. * 15+ minutes is suggested to avoid lateness penalties. * Be prepared to provide a cell phone number at check-in. * After you finish your match, always promptly report to the tournament desk with the score, win or lose. * Players, only, at the tournament desk.
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WITHDRAWALS
* WITHDRAWALS WILL BE REFLECTED ON-LINE THROUGH 5:00 PM FRIDAY, MARCH 4. * LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. * If withdrawing late (after 5:00 PM Friday), notify ATC in writing AND via phone BEFORE the tournament begins Saturday morning. * Email may not be read "instantly" during the last hours before the tournament starts, or once it begins on Saturday morning. * Withdrawals after the tournament begins must speak with the Umpire or Tournament Director. Do not leave a message with the customer service staff. * Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. * Phone: 817-459-6163. * No refunds once draws are posted or for weather related issues. * If tournament is rained out, a makeup tournament will be scheduled at the end of the season. * Eligible refunds will only be processed for the amount of the $18 entry fee, not for TennisLink or other fees.
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AWARDS
Awards will be given in each division for First, Second and Consolation, or Third Place for Round Robins.
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POINT PENALTY SYSTEM
* The USTA Code of Conduct and Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced for the benefit of all players and spectators. * Any player who is issued two code violations during the Mid Cities schedule (due to player or spectator actions) will be disqualified from remaining tournaments that season. * Lateness penalties will also be assessed. * THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD REGARDING LATENESS. * See Code of Conduct link.
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COURT MONITOR
ATC will have at least one court monitor on site throughout all or most of the tournament.
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SITE INFORMATION
All Matches are tentatively scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center. Alternate locations may be necessary, depending on number of tournament entrants. For warm-up courts, see the link. Courts will not be available at ATC for warm-up.
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RAIN DATE
* If in doubt about the weather on tournament day, always call 817-459-6166. * If you are still unsure, show up, ready to play, at your scheduled match time. * NEVER ASSUME PLAY IS CANCELLED, OR 'NO SHOW' FOR YOUR MATCH! * If the full tournament on Saturday is rained out or cancelled due to inclement weather, one makeup tournament will be scheduled at the end of the season (date TBD).
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PLAYER AMENITIES
Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to offer special amenities for our Mid Cities players: * Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see. * Scorekeepers: Scorekeepers are located on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes. * Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. * Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.
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DINING
Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants, a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic) are within one-three blocks of ATC.
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LOCAL ATTRACTIONS
* Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark. * If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. * Of course, cruise by AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium and Globe Life (Texas Rangers) Ballpark.
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ADVANCE PLANNING
* Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot). * Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or at the Tournament desk. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation. * Dress Code: We ask that all players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. Players who do not dress appropriately will be asked to adjust their attire. * Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. * Proshop: Our proshop carries many great items, and we hope you find just what you are looking for! However, please know that shoplifters will be prosecuted, no exceptions. * Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts. * Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time. * Videotaping/Photography: Personal videotaping and photography are not allowed at any site, except persons who are videotaping 'their' player (parent, guardian or person designated by the parent/guardian) from a non-distracting position off court OR persons designated by the tournament staff to photograph or videotape aspects of the tournament for use in print or on public websites. The umpire or tournament staff may direct the videotaping or photography to stop if it is determined that the action is interfering or distracting to either player. * Water-ATC: We do not place water coolers on courts at Arlington Tennis Center. However, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio, and water fountains are also available near outer courts. Players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop, and players may bring their own water jugs on court.
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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 Wednesday, March 2, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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