Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event B16
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ALL MATCHES FOR ALL AGE DIVISIONS-MONDAY 7/10
ALL MATCHES FOR ALL AGE DIVISIONS WILL BE AT WESTTOWN SCHOOL.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER MONDAY, JULY 10TH-POSTED 7/10 AT 6:50AM
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED OUTSIDE TODAY. UPDATES WILL BE GIVEN ON THE RECORDED LINE, ONLY IF NEED BE. THE WEATHER UPDATE NUMBER IS 610-497-9116. YOU WILL HEAR A RECORDING. PLEASE DO NOT CALL BEFORE 7AM. MANY MAY BE TRYING TO CALL AT ONCE. PLEASE BE PATIENT. I WILL ALSO POST SOMETHING ON LINE BY 7AM. AFTER 7AM, INTERNET USAGE WILL BE LIMITED IF IT IS RAINING AT SITE.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
ALL MAIN DRAWS WILL PLAY TWICE ON SATURDAY. DEPENDING ON AGE DIVISION, AS ALL ARE NOT FILLED, WILL DETERMINE IF CONSOLATION WILL BE PLAYED. SUNDAY WILL BE 2 ROUNDS MAIN DRAW, SF PLAYOFF, 3 CONSOLATION SINGLES. MONDAY WILL BE FINALS, 3/4, 5/6, AND SINGLES CONSOLATION FINALS. ALL MATCHES ON MONDAY WILL BE AT WESTTOWN, BARRING ANY SEVERE WEATHER.
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DRAW POSTING AND START TIMES
DRAWS WILL BE POSTED ON FRIDAY AFTERNOON. THERE HAVE BEEN MULTIPLE W/D'S OVER THE LAST 2 DAYS. START TIMES WILL BE BETWEEN 9-10AM FOR ALL AGE DIVISIONS ON SATURDAY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE.
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ALL DECISIONS
ALL DECISIONS NEED TO BE MADE IN WRITING, TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR, FERNANDO PEREZ, WITH REGARD TO SITE SELECTION NO LATER THAN THE CLOSE OF BUSINESS (5PM) ON TUESDAY, JUNE 20TH. FAILURE TO DO SO WITH FORFEIT ANY REFUND. REFUNDS ARE ONLY FOR SITE SELECTIONS, NOT PLAYERS W/D FOR ANY OTHER REASON AFTER THE CLOSE DATE. THOSE PLAYERS WHO DID NOT INDICATE A REASON FOR W/D DURING THE 5 DAY PERIOD ARE NOT ENTITLED TO RECEIVE A REFUND. A REASON FOR W/D NEEDED TO BE INCLUDED IN THE ORIGINAL EMAIL.
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USTA PLAYER OATH
I RECOGNIZE THAT TENNIS IS A SPORT THAT PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR
FAIR PLAY ON ME. I PROMISE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME, WHICH
REQUIRE 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 THIS MATCH ENDS WITH MY VICTORY OR DEFEAT, I PROMISE
TO CONDUCT MYSELF IN A WAY THAT HONORS MY OPPONENT, THOSE WHO SUPPORT
ME, AND THE GAME OF TENNIS.
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USTA MEDICAL RELEASE
EVERY PLAYER IN A USTA NATIONAL TOURNAMENT MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED FORM PRIOR TO BEGINNING PLAY. ALL MUST HAVE THE FORM SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. COACHES, TRAVELING WITH PLAYERS, DO NOT COUNT. UPON SELECTION INTO THE EVENT, A USTA MEDICAL RELEASE FORM IS ATTACHED.
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HOST HOTEL
Courtyard Marriott, Malvern, PA. Cut off is June 21st. 610-993-2600.
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HOST HOTEL
Homewood Suites, Malvern, PA. Cut off is June 16th. 610-296-3500.
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HOST HOTEL
Hyatt House, Plymouth Meeting , PA. Cut off is June 23. Group Code G-REG1. 1-866-974-9288.
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HOST HOTEL
Staybridge Suites, Glen Mill, PA Cut off is June 30th. Block Code JLY. 610-358-2560.
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TOURNAMENT WITHDRAWALS
IT IS THE PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY TO IMMEDIATELY TAKE ACTION AND WITHDRAW
FROM THE TOURNAMENT, IF NEED BE. PRIOR TO THE JUNE 15TH 11:59AM
DEADLINE: GO TO USTA.COM AND FOLLOW THE INSTRUCTIONS TO WITHDRAW FROM
THE TOURNAMENT. ALL WITHDRAWS MUST BE EMAILED TO MONICA J. ANDROSKO,
TOURNAMENT REFEREE (tennisnut@iname.com) BE
SURE TO INCLUDE THE PLAYER'S NAME, AGE GROUP, REASON, AND REFERENCE THE
2017 NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT.
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ADDRESS OF TOURNAMENT SITE-B/G16
THE BOYS/GIRLS 16 SITE WILL BE WEST CHESTER UNIVERSITY, 855 SOUTH NEW STREET,
WEST CHESTER, PA 19383. THERE ARE 12 COURTS AT THIS LOCATION. ALL
MATCHES FOR THE BOYS/GIRLS 16'S WILL BE PLAYED AT THAT LOCATION. GATES
WILL BE UNLOCKED BY 8AM DURING THE TOURNAMENT. THEY WILL NOT BE OPEN
THE DAY BEFORE BUT YOU MAY USE THE COURTS AT WESTTOWN SCHOOL. THERE
WILL BE PLENTY OF PARKING ACROSS THE STREET FROM THE COURTS. THERE IS
NO SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
THERE ARE NO PETS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. THOSE INDIVIDUALS THAT ARE
DRIVING MAY WANT TO PACK SOME LAWN CHAIRS TO BE EXTRA COMFORTABLE.
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ADDRESS OF TOURNAMENT SITE-B/G18
THE WESTTOWN SCHOOL, 975 WESTTOWN ROAD, WEST CHESTER, PA 19382. PLEASE USE THE WESTTOWN ROAD ENTRANCE.
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ARE 14 COURTS AT THIS LOCATION AND WILL BE USED FOR THE B/G18 EVENT
ENTIRELY. THERE IS NO SMOKING, OR ALCOHOL ON SCHOOL PROPERTY.
THERE ARE NO PETS PERMITTED ON PROPERTY. PARKING IS TO BE IN THE WEST OR
EAST PARKING LOTS OR THE LOT BEHIND THE ATHLETIC CENTER. NO PARKING ON
TURF FIELDS. FAILURE TO FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES WILL RESULT IN THE CAR
BEING TICKETED AND TOWED AT THE OWNERS EXPENSE. CLOSEST AIRPORT TO
TOURNAMENT SITE IS PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT.
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PLAYERS MEETING/REGISTRATION-STAYBRIDGE SUITES, GLEN MILLS, PA
REGISTRATION MEETING IS NOT MANDATORY. IF YOU MISSED REGISTRATION,
PLEASE REPORT DIRECTLY TO THE SITE WHERE YOU ARE PLAYING AT LEAST 30
MINUTES PRIOR TO FIRST MATCH TIME. REGISTRATION WILL BE HELD FROM 5PM-7PM FRIDAY, JULY 7TH AT THE STAYBRIDGE
SUITES-GLEN MILLS, PA. FIRST MATCH TIMES, DRAWS, PLAYERS PACKET COMPLETE
WITH MAPS, DIRECTIONS, ETC., WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THAT TIME. PLAYERS
WILL CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT DESK BEFORE EACH MATCH. WINNERS WILL
REPORT RESULTS AND RETURN USED MATCH BALLS TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK. LOSER
MUST REPORT FOR FEED-IN INFORMATION. THE RULES OF THE USTA SHALL GOVERN
PLAY. THE 7 POINT TIE-BREAKER WILL BE USED IN ALL SINGLES MATCHES TIED
AT 6-6. THE
POINT PENALTY SYSTEM WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED.
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STRINGER
MARK
WILL BE AT REGISTRATION BEGINNING AT 5PM ON JULY 7TH. THERE
WILL BE A STRINGER, ON SITE AT WESTTOWN SCHOOL , FOR AT LEAST THE FIRST
TWO DAYS OF THE EVENT. YOU MAY TEXT MARK AT 610-299-1761.
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HITTING PARTNER
TEXT EVAN LORD AT 610-316-4971, JALEL KHAN AT 610-710-9418
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
THE ORDER OF THE ALTERNATES IS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL ALTERNATE LIST
PUBLISHED BY THE TOURNAMENT, AT TIME OF SELECTION, NOT THE MOST RECENT
NATIONAL STANDINGS LIST, AND NOT IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THE PLAYERS
CHECKED IN. THE CHECK IN MUST OCCUR A MINIMUM OF 20 MINUTES PRIOR TO
FIRST MATCH SCHEDULED START TIME.
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PRACTICE COURTS
PRIOR TO THE TOURNAMENT, TENNIS COURTS WILL BE
AVAILABLE, FOR PRACTICE AND WARM-UP ON A FIRST COME, FIRST PLAY BASIS.
LOCATION WILL BE PENN STATE-BRANDYWINE. DIRECTIONS WILL BE IN YOUR
PACKET. WE CAN NOT ENDORSE THESE COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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INDOOR BACK UP
DELCO TENNIS ASSOCIATION, INC., HAS SECURED GUARANTEED INDOOR BACK UP
THROUGHOUT THIS EVENT. IF FORCED INDOORS, PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO PAY,
$10.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH. CASH ONLY PLEASE. THIS ENSURES THE
COMPLETION OF THE EVENT ON TIME AND APPROPRIATE POINTS AWARDED ON A
TIMELY BASIS.
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SEEDING CRITERIA FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS
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SINGLES FORMAT
THE SINGLES FORMAT WILL BE FIC-R16. THERE WILL BE NO DOUBLES IN THIS EVENT.
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USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT FORMAT INFORMATION
THE SINGLES IS A 32 DRAW. ALL SINGLES MATCHES IN THE MAIN DRAW WILL BE
THE BEST 2 OUT OF 3 TIE-BREAK SETS, REGULAR SCORING. ALL CONSOLATION
MATCHES WILL BE 2 SETS REGULAR SCORING, AND A 10 MATCH-TIE BREAK IN LIEU
OF THE 3RD SET. THE SINGLES WILL HAVE A FEED-IN DRAW CHAMPIONSHIP THAT
FEEDS PLAYERS THROUGH THE ROUND OF 16. QUARTERFINAL LOSERS WILL BE FED
INTO A SEPARATE DRAW TO PLAYOFF FOR 5TH AND 6TH PLACE. SINGLES WILL HAVE A PLAYOFF FOR 3RD AND 4TH PLACE. THERE WILL BE NO DOUBLES PLAYED IN THIS EVENT.
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LATE ARRIVALS
IT IS THE PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO CHECK ON LINE
FOR 1ST MATCH TIMES. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK IN AT THE TOURNAMENT SITE,
AT LEAST 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO THE FIRST ROUND MATCH, WHERE ALL
MATERIAL WILL BE AVAILABLE.
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ELIGIBILITY FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS
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MULTIPLE ENTRIES AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS
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ENTRY FEE REFUND POLICY FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENTS
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ENTRY INFORMATION
PLAYERS MAY BEGIN TO ENTER FOR SINGLES BEGINNING MAY 4TH
TO JUNE 15TH AT 11:59AM. YOUR CREDIT CARD WILL NOT BE CHARGED UNTIL YOU
ARE ACCEPTED INTO THE DRAW. DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, JULY 8TH. ENTRY FEES WILL NOT BE REFUNDED TO PLAYERS WHO WITHDRAWAL AFTER
ENTRIES CLOSE. PHILADELPHIA INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT IS THE CLOSEST TO THE SITES.
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ATTIRE
ALL PLAYERS ARE REQUIRED TO WEAR APPROPREIATE TENNIS ATTIRE. WE ASK THAT
YOU DRESS AS WELL DURING YOUR DOUBLES PLAY AS YOU DO DURING YOUR
SINGLES MATCHES. RUNNING SHORTS, CUT OFF JEANS, AND ATTIRE NOT TENNIS
RELATED IS UNACCEPTABLE.
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DAILY START TIMES
MATCHES WILL BEGIN EACH MORNING AT 9AM.
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1. Wilson Xtra Duty US Open balls will be used. NEW balls
provided for the 3rd set. 2. Best of 3 tie-break sets with regular
scoring for Singles . With inclement weather, scoring format
subject to change, with written permission from USTA. 3. Once a
player enters the consolation in singles, the format will be
changed to 2 sets of regular scoring and a 10 point match break for
the 3rd set. The consolation in singles is mandatory. 4. NO
electronic devises may be used on or in court vicinity-cell phones,
CD players, etc. 5. Draw size is 32 for singles. 6. NO
DOUBLES.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 15, 2017 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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