GIRLS 12s CHANGE IN DRAW DUE TO WITHDRAW OF #1 SEED !
Due to the withdraw of the #1 seed in the GIrls 12s, the seeds have been redone. Some match times and opponents have changed. Please note these changes. Thanks !
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DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED ! PLEASE READ INFORMATION BELOW !
Draws are now posted. Please read the following important information....
1. We are using 4 sites listed below. Please note your time and site. We cannot help if you show up at the wrong site.
2. There is no need for advanced check in. You may check in at your site before your match. T-shirts are only available for pick up at Springhurst.
3. Additional draw times will be posted Tuesday Dec. 26th in the morning.
4. First and Second round losers will play a back draw and Rd. 16 and Quarter losers will play the Curtis Draw. These draws DO NOT finish. They end in the finals of the backdraw. This applies to Boys and GIrls 12s & 14s. Boys and Girls 10s will play a full feed in through the Quarterfinals.
5. Boys and GIrls 14s Main Draw are best two of three full sets. All other matches are third set match tiebreaker. 10 & under scoring with short sets will be used for 10 & under matches. Doubles is 8 game pro set with set tiebreak at 8 all. 10 & under doubles is a 6 game set with set tiebreak at 6 all.
6. Safe travels and have a Merry Christmas !
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EMAIL or TEXT ONLY !!
If you have any tournament questions, please email cmather@springhurst.com or text (502) 439-8312. We would love to talk to everyone in person, but email or text is more efficient to get a prompt reply. Please also note that we don't work on the tournament 24/7 so please limit your texts to "reasonable" hours of the day. There is also no need to email or text every hour if I have not responded. All is good and everyone's question, concern, doubles partner information WILL be answered. If you feel the need to do that, please email instead of text. Thank you very much !!
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TOURNAMENT SITES
MAIN SITE: The Tennis Club at Springhurst (SPR on draw) 4109 Simcoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-2950 ALTERNATE SITES: Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (LIRC on draw) 8609 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242 (502) 426-2454 University of Louisville Bass Rudd Tennis Center (UL on draw) 350 East Warnock Street, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 852-1682 Southern Indiana Tennis Center (SITC on draw) 6113 Appleleaf Ln, Sellersburg, IN 47172 Advantage Tennis & Fitness Club (ATF on draw) 4014 Dutchmans Lane Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-7185 (Advantage is on the second floor of the building. Enter from the center of the building and go up the stairs)
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FORMAT and SCORING
64 draw with Curtis Consolation feed-in. That
format is first two rounds that lose feed into each other and the rd of 16 and
quarters feed into each other. Main Draw will be best two out of three tiebreak sets in Boys and Girls 14 & under. Boys and Girls 12 & under will be playing a 10 point match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set. Feed in will be best of three sets playing a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles is single elimination with an 8 game pro set with a set tiebreaker to be played at 8 all.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available all day at The Tennis Club at Springhurst on December 26th for a cost of $30.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling (502) 412-2950. Please specify that you are with the tournament.
During tournament play, The Tennis Club at Springhurst will be open at 6:30am each day of the tournament. We will have 10 courts reserved for tournament warmup and practice starting at 6:30am. We will have times available from 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30am, and 7:30-8:00am. Due to the limited practice courts, the warmups will be 4 players per court for $5.00 each. You must reserve your spots and PAY IN ADVANCE for the morning warmup times. We will only allow coaches and/or parents to take a spot on the court if space allows.
Practice courts are also available at the Tennis Club at Springhurst. We have 2 indoor courts (multi sport courts) available from 7.00 am- 9.00 pm, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday for the tournament. These are an ITF approved Sport Court flooring ideal for warm up and practice. WE DO NOT PLAY MATCHES ON THESE COURTS. Strictly for warmup and practice purpose. The cost per hour is $30. Call (502)412-2950 to book your court time. All reservations must be prepaid with no refunds. All alternate sites will be open by 7:30am each day of the matches. There will be NO ADVANCE booking of warmup courts at alternate sites through Springhurst. You must call those clubs directly.
Other clubs may have court time available during the tournament for booking. You can call them directly. Rates and hours of operation vary by club. We have no control over other peoples business Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (502) 426-2454 ; Louisville Tennis Club (502) 426-4923 ; Blairwood Tennis & Fitness Club (502) 426-8820
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please fax it to 770-368-9091.
more info
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DOUBLES
You must register with a partner before Wednesday December 20th at 6:00pm. IF YOU ARE NOT REGISTERED WITH A PARTNER BY THIS TIME, YOU WILL BE TAKEN OUT OF THE DOUBLES DRAW !! Doubles will start at 8:00am Wednesday morning Dec. 27th. If you are in need of a partner, please use our Facebook page to find a partner. You must play doubles in the same division as you are playing singles !
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LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER ?
Are you looking for a doubles partner for this tournament ?? To make it easier to find a partner, we have created a FACEBOOK group to post a message that you are looking for a partner. Here is how to find a partner for the tournament: 1. Log into your FACEBOOK account (you can create an account if you do not have one) or click the link below 3. Search for the group WINTER SOUTHERN CLOSED 4. Click to join this group 4. You may post your information looking for a partner on the group page wall. 5. Other players will post messages and once you get a partner, then email that information to cmather@springhurst.com
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SELECTION PROCESS
This is a Southern Level 2 Tournament. Selections are based on current Southern standings. Draws are limited to the top 64 applicants. USTA Southern office will provide the tournament director with a Selection
List for the tournament. These are the results from the most
recent publicized USTA Southern Standing Lists in order in which the player
appears on the list. Td’s will receive selection list on Tuesday after Sunday deadline by 5:00 pm. Selection is done right off the list)
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TIMELINE
Wednesday December 20th - 6:00pm Must be registered with a doubles partner Friday December 22nd - 2:00pm Draws are posted ! - any withdrawal after this time will not receive a refund Wednesday December 27th - 8:00am Play begins. Doubles will start first followed by singles Thursday December 28th - 8:00am Play begins. Doubles will start first followed by singles Friday December 29th - 8:00am Play begins. Doubles will start first followed by singles Saturday December 30th - 8:00am Play begins. Doubles will start first followed by singles
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SEEDINGS
Seeds are done straight off the Selection List provided by USTA Southern.
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
Our Official Hotels are the COURTYARD MARRIOTT LOUISVILLE NORTHEAST & THE RESIDENCE INN. Both hotels are adjacent to restaurants, shopping and movie theater. They are within 5 minutes of the main site.
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Courtyard Marriott
COURTYARD MARRIOTT NORTHEAST. 10200 Champion Farms Dr, Louisville, KY 40241(502) 429-9293
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STAY & PLAY OUR LEVEL 3 !!
Ring in the New Year in Louisville and stay and play our Southern Level 3 right after the Icy Hot Winter Level 2 Championships. The Springhurst New Years Classic is Dec. 30th - Jan. 1st !! Why make another trip this year when you can just stay and keep playing !!
more info
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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