Notes
Good day everyone,
The draws are now posted and can be seen here by clicking on
this link
http://tennislink.usta.com/Tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=184751#&&s=7
The building has just gone it's new renovations and the facility
director has asked that we ask you to not prop bags on the
walls.
Implementation of the FIC format (approved by the Mid-Atlantic
office) for this tournament allows -A player that wins one
round in an FIC to gets more points for that win than for winning
the back draw of an FMLC. Matches are concluded after the 2nd
match.
Directions: Please use the address 701 Mississippi Ave
Washington DC 20032 using the link on the main page of the website
to arrive on time. If, traveling through 295 South please allow
more traveling time as sometimes there is a bottleneck of traffic
around the old Red Skin stadium.
Places to Eat:
SUBWAY
1551 Alabama Ave SE
The Shops at Park Valley
Washington, DC 20020, USA
Phone: 202-678-1690
Eastover shopping Center
Washington, DC 20032, USA
2.4 mi - about 10 mins
1.
Head southeast toward Brookley Ave SW
Restricted usage road
200 ft
2.
Turn left onto Brookley Ave SW
Restricted usage road
0.6 mi
3.
Turn right onto Mac Dill Blvd SE
Partial restricted usage road
0.1 mi
4.
Continue onto Malcolm X Ave SE
0.7 mi
5.
Turn right onto 8th St SE
0.1 mi
6.
Turn left onto Alabama Ave SE
Destination will be on the right
0.8 mi
1551 Alabama Ave SE, Washington, DC 20032, USA
Giant Food
(301)839-8181
LEDO PIZZA
(301) 567-5656
Panda Cafe
(301)686-1170
Popeye's
(301)839-7110
Parking: Please park in the left (by the school) and right
(through the large black gate) hand side of the facility ......Not
in the residential. You will be ticketed and towed.
Indoor Courts however, if it is warm out we will utilize the
outdoor courts.
Score
2 out of 3, 3rd set is a 10 point tie break
Draws
Please note that it is the player's responsibility to check the
website for all match times. Make sure to verify the following on
the draw sheet online before leaving for your match date, and time
of play.
Tournament Hours
Please note that depending upon the number of entries, court
availability of outdoor courts, and weather conditions the TD may
start as early as 8:00am Saturday and Sunday, and if necessary, as
late as the USTA guidelines and regulations allows it for each age
group.
What to Bring
To Be Able To Have a Good Tournament Experience Parents/ Players
Please Come Prepared: 1. PORTABLE CHAIR (VERY IMPORTANT), TOWEL,
WATER, JUG, EXTRA CLOTHING (TO CHANGE INTO), HAT, FRUIT, SPORTS
DRINK, WARM-UP BALLS 2. SUNSCREEN 3. BE AWARE OF WEATHER CONDITIONS
YOU WILL BE PLAYING UNDER AND BRING OTHER ITEMS IF NEEDED
Inclement Weather:
In the event of inclement weather the tournament director reserves
the right to reschedule and shorten matches to bring the tournament
back on schedule using the USTA guidelines. Some match format could
be 8 game prosets, starting 2 all each set, eliminating
consolation, etc.
Match Play Format/Time
Match play format/Time may be changed by the Tournament Director to
accommodate weather conditions or if a player withdraws.
Liability Waiver
Waiver, I assume any risk, and take full responsibility and waive
any claims of personal injury, death or damage to personal property
associated with activities and events organized by USTA, Parks and
Recreation, AMTO, S. Marie Adams.
I understand and confirm that by entering into this tournament I
WAIVE AND RELEASE and give up considerable future legal rights. All
parents must sign the liability waiver at tournament check in
before a player can play.
Messages
Scoring
Short Sets, No-Ad scoring, Fast 4, timed matches depending on the number of players and court availability.
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**MAS Level 6 Tournament Qualities**
Scoring format 10U: 6 game set , tie break to 7 at 5-5 (compass draw.)
12U - 18U: 2/3 sets and 10 point tie break in lieu of a 3rd set (1st match loser consolation with a 2 match guarantee.) Please let the director know if you do not intend on playing the consolation.
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN SCORING FORMAT WILL GO AS :
10U: 4 game short set
12U - 18U: short sets
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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 Tuesday, November 15, 2016 11:59:00 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: 300036716 from the searchable schedule homepage.
Division and Draw Type Abbreviations
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