Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL BE AT 8:00 AM SATURDAY MORNING
THANKS TO EVERYONE TODAY AND TONIGHT FOR YOUR PATIENCE WITH THE WEATHER AND OUR MOVEMENT TO OTHER FACILITIES! EVERYONE WHO IS STILL IN THE DOUBLES WILL BE PLAYING AT 8 AM AT THEIR SINGLES SITES (EXCEPTION IS GIRLS 10'S DOUBLES WHICH IS A ROUND ROBIN AND WILL ONLY PLAY ROUND 2 AT 8 AM SATURDAY MORNING) BOYS AND GIRLS 10'S - 14'S ALL AT BURNS PARK BOYS AND GIRLS 16'S - 18'S ALL AT REBSAMEN WE MISSED SOME OF YOU FOR CHECK-IN TO THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO THE WEATHER, SO, WE CAN GET YOU CHECKED IN ON SATURDAY. GO TO YOUR SITE'S TOURNAMENT DESK TO HANDLE THAT.
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DOUBLES DEADLINE WILL EXTEND TO TUESDAY, JUNE 28 AT NOON
Once the deadline passes, you will still have time to find a doubles partner. We will extend the doubles deadline to Tuesday, June 28 at noon. At that time, we will take any players who don't have a partner and randomly place them together. If you do find a partner after the regular deadline on Thursday, June 23, YOU MUST EMAIL THE DOUBLES TEAM TO chipstearns@hotmail.com stating both players. You will not be able to sign up on-line after that first deadline. Please remember that you must play the same doubles division as your singles division.
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HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
The host hotel for the Polar Bear Jr. Classic presented by Merrill Lynch is the Hampton Inn and Suites. The phone number is 501-537-3000. ROOMS WILL BE FILLING UP FAST. Please try and call the hotel directly. Direct link to the hotel is here:
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MORE HOST HOTEL INFORMATION
Another host hotel for the Polar Bear is the Crowne Plaza. The phone number to the hotel is 501-223-3000. Please try and call the direct number to the hotel if possible. All information for the hotel is linked here:
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS - PROCEDURE
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for, will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternate list. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
PER STA RULES, YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN DOUBLES THAT YOU DESIGNATED TO PLAY IN SINGLES. PLEASE SIGN UP ACCORDINGLY. FOR PLAYERS SIGNING UP FOR TWO SINGLES DIVISIONS, PLEASE KEEP A CLOSE EYE ON YOUR DOUBLES STATUS AFTER THE COMPETITOR LIST COMES OUT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING.
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MERRILL LYNCH TO BE OUR PRESENTING SPONSOR!
We are very grateful to have such a great sponsor for this year's Polar Bear in Merrill Lynch. Thanks so much to Merrill Lynch for their support of junior tennis in Arkansas!
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COURTSIDE ANGLE PRODUCTIONS - TOURNAMENT VIDEOGRAPHER
Stop by and talk to the Courtside Angle Production Company about filming your matches and all the options they have available. See yourself in action. Have your match analyzed from a tennis professional. Even have your match uploaded to share with those who couldn't make it out to watch you play. For those juniors thinking about college recruiting, live point play can be a great addition to your video. Courtside Angle Productions is the official videographer of this tournament and any match may be recorded. Contact Daniel Cornelison at 501-256-1864 to reserve your camera today!!
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EXTENDED DOUBLES DEADLINE
The doubles deadline will extend to Tuesday, June 28.This will give those who don't have a partner yet more time to find one. If you do find a partner after the singles deadline, you must email chipstearns@hotmail.com with your partner's name and the division you are playing. Remember that you must play the same doubles divisions you are singles. After the doubles deadline has passed, all those that signed up for doubles without a partner will be randomly placed with the others that do not have partners. In case of an odd number, we will pick partners on a random draw. The odd player out will not play unless an additional player is found within a couple hours. Thank you for your understanding!
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11 & UNDER GREEN BALL UPDATE - February 17th update
As you are well aware, there has been an 11 & Under pilot ongoing to help with the development of our players, by initiating a 11 & under Green division. A benchmark was added to slow down the race to 12 & Under yellow, again, for developmental purposes for the player. As of March 1, 2016, the USTA Southern Junior Competition Committee is taking the next step. The “benchmark” will be eliminated. Therefore, the following will take place: * For events with deadlines past March 1, you will be able to enter 10 & Under Orange, 11 & Under Green, or 12 & Under Yellow as long as player is age eligible. * Player will be able to enter two divisions ( 11 & Under as well as 10 & Under, 12 & under as well as 11 & Under etc). You will still only play one divison however. * Selection will be done as all selections for 12 thru 18’s. * Bottom line, if you enter two divisions, you will be considered for the upper division first and if not selected, then the lower division. You must play where selected. * Selections will be based on the player’s standing. * For those entering 11 & Under Green, the 12 & Under standing will be used for selection until April 1st. At that time an 11 & Under standing/ranking will be used. * Draw size will be 16 * Now the choice will be left up to the coach/parent/player on what division to enter. Please remember though, selection will be based on standings.
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SITE INFO - ALL MATCHES TO BE PLAYED AT REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER, BURNS PARK TENNIS CENTER, AND OTTER CREEK RACQUET CLUB
BP = BURNS PARK TENNIS CENTER ADDRESS: 4000 Joe Poch Road, North Little Rock, Arkansas 72118 REB = REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER ADDRESS: 1501 Leisure Place, Little Rock, AR 72204 OC = OTTER CREEK TENNIS CENTER - Singles and doubles back-up facility ADDRESS: 14000 Otter Creek Pkwy Little Rock, AR 72210 RC = LITTLE ROCK RACQUET CLUB - Back-up facility only ADDRESS: 1 Huntington Rd. Little Rock, AR 72227 AC = LITTLE ROCK ATHLETIC CLUB - Back-up facility only ADDRESS: 4610 Sam Peck Rd. Little Rock, AR 72223
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MEDICAL RELEASE
The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release>>
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STRINGING
THERE WILL BE STRINGING AVAILABLE AT REBSAMEN TENNIS CENTER. YOU MAY CALL REBSAMEN FOR AN UPDATE OF HOW QUICKLY A RACQUET CAN BE STRUNG. THAT NUMBER IS 501-664-0736.
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NEED A WARM-UP?
If you are in need of a warm-up with a professional, please call Raul Bermudez at 501-766-1119. Thanks!
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DOUBLES WILL BEGIN AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY NIGHT
We will start our doubles at 5:00 at all facilities. Please allow extra time to get to your facility since that will be during Friday rush hour traffic and Little Rock tends to be very congested at these times. Thanks for your understanding.
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ALTERNATE INFORMATION
Please check the alternate list often. If you did not make it into singles, you did not make into doubles. There may still be room for the singles alternates in doubles. But, the singles competitors have first right to join doubles before those that didn't make it in. Please keep an eye on this and email chipstearns@hotmail.com with questions regarding doubles alternates.
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SINGLES AND DOUBLES COMPETITOR LIST INFO
IF YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR SINGLES, YOU WERE NOT SELECTED FOR DOUBLES. HOWEVER, YOU MAY STILL BE ABLE TO PLAY DOUBLES. THE DOUBLES DRAWS WILL NOT CLOSE UNTIL TUESDAY. WE MUST FOLLOW THE STA RULES ON DOUBLES ENTRY (IN THE NEXT INFO BOX BELOW). SO, WE WILL KNOW IF YOU GET IN DOUBLES ON TUESDAY AFTER ALL ENTRANTS HAVE BEEN ACCEPTED.
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ORDER OF DOUBLES SELECTION
Players registered or not registered for the singles tournament can register for doubles. But please note that the selection for doubles is in the following order: 1. Teams with both players entered in the singles. 2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one alternate. 3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not registered for singles. 4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
"On Site" Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round.
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SELECTION PROCESS/TWO DRAWS OF 16 FOR EACH GROUP
The top 32 players applying from each age group will be selected by the Southern Section office, from the latest USTA/Southern standing list -- 28 players from the age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group that have a top 40 standing and are not in the selected 28. Each group of 32 players selected from each age group will be divided into two draws of 16 each. We will be using the waterfall system to make sure each of the two 16 draws are balanced by strength. If there are less than 24 players for a division, there will be one draw for that division.
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This tournament will be held at Rebsamen Tennis Center and Burns
Park Tennis Center. Tiebreak for the 3rd set in all singles matches
in Southern Level 3 tournaments. Hotel: Hampton Inn and Suites
(501-537-3000).
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 23, 2016 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700124716 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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