** MONDAY DEC. 5th, PLEASE DOUBLE CHECK THE DRAWS **
Please double check the draws. There are minor time changes for the second weekend due to a few time avoidance requests. There may also be last minute withdrawals. If you see any errors, please contact the Tournament Director by e-mail at: gordontzawtun@verizon.net by WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 7th, 2016 before 12:00 noon. No changes will be made after December7th.
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** TIME AVOIDANCE REQUESTS **
We did our best to accommodate time avoidances but please know that due to court availability and the number of events we may have missed a few. IF YOU REQUESTED A TIME AVOIDANCE, Please double check the times and let the Tournament Director know ASAP If we missed your request. You must e-mail the Director at gordontzawtun@verizon.net NO LATER THAN FRIDAY DECEMBER 2nd, BY 12:00 NOON !! NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE AFTER THAT TIME !
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** WILSON RACQUET DEMO DAY **
On Saturday December the 6th, during the "TURKEY SHOOT " and "AROUND THE WORLD CONTEST " The WILSON Rep for Western United States will set up a Demo table for Players to test the latest and the greatest racquets . Mr. Jake Martin will be available to answer any questions that you might have about the latest racquets and equipment. WILSON Sporting Goods Co. have generously donated prizes for this event !!
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** COMPLEMENTARY BBQ DINNER FOR PLAYERS AND PARENTS **
There will a complementary BBQ dinner on Saturday December the 3rd,, at 4:00 pm on the patio of the PALM VALLEY COUNTRY CLUB by the center court. ALL the Players and Parents are Welcome ! After the dinner there will be a "TURKEY SHOOT" for prizes and around the world contest.. All Prizes donated by WILSON SPORTING GOODS Co.
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** TOURNAMENT SEEDS **
Seeds are based on "All Factors" method. The seeding list is published. Please check the seeding list carefully and if you have any concerns, Please contact the Tournament Director before the draws are posted on Thursday December 1st, 2016.
USTA REGULATIONS II.A. (Seeding) FAC pg.73.
All Factor Method The All Factors Method of seeding is based on the players’ chances of winning the tournament as determined by the Tournament Committee. The Tournament Committee shall consider all reasonably available information, including ranking lists, standing lists, recent records, types of surface, and particularly head-to-head encounters.
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** TOURNAMENT DRAWS **
All the draws will be posted by 12:00 noon on Thursday December 1st , 2016.
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** USTA TOURNAMENT FORMAT & RULES **
Rules - USTA rules govern play. ALL MAIN DRAW SINGLES matches for Girls and Boys 12,14,16,18 divisions will be best two out of three tiebreak sets, for Girls and Boys 10 and under, it will be two out of three sets, in lieu of the third set a match tiebreak (10 - points) will be played. ALL CONSOLATION MATCHES in all age groups( Boys and Girls 10's to 18's) will be an eight game pro set with a set tie break (7- point) at 8 games all. ALL DOUBLES matches will be an 8-game pro-set with a set tiebreak (7 - points) at 8 games all.
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** 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS **
All 10 & Under matches will be played with the “Green” Ball (or Green Dot Ball) on a standard sized 78’ court. There is no racquet restriction with this ball. All 10 & under matches will consist of best of three sets with a "Deciding Match Tie-Break" (first to 10) played in lieu of a third set.
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** EVENTS **
A PLAYER may enter in three events, ONE gender singles, ONE gender doubles and ONE Mix doubles. You may NOT enter in two age division singles.
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** TIME AVOIDANCES **
If you have SAT's, ACT's or any other time avoidances please send an e-mail to the Tournament Director at gordontzawtun@verizon.net BEFORE the entry dead line and we will do our best to accommodate your requests.
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** 2016 SCTA POINTS-PER-ROUND RANKING **
For SCTA points per round ranking purposes, this tournament is a SCTA Level 4 event.
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** TOURNAMENT SITES **
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1. Palm Valley Country Club. (PVCC)
39205 Palm Valley Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No: (760) 345-2745
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2. MONTEREY COUNTRY CLUB (MCC)
41500 Monterey Ave. Palm Desert, CA 92260. (760) 346-0679
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3. Indian Ridge Country Club. (IRCC)
76375 Country Club Drive, Palm Desert, CA 92211. Phone No: (760) 772-4432
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** TOURNAMENT BALLS **
WILSON US Open extra duty hard court balls will be used for all the matches.
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** STRINGING SERVICES **
There will be experienced stringers at all the tournament sites during the event. labor cost with your own string is $20.00. We also have a large selection of strings and grips in our inventory.
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** PRO SHOP **
All the tournament sites have a fully stocked Pro Shops. THE PALM VALLEY COUNTY CLUB will have a special discounts for all the Tournament Players, 35% off regular priced clothing and 25% off Shoes, Racquets, Bags, strings and other accessories.
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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 Sunday, November 27, 2016 11:59:00 PM Pacific Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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