NO SUNDAY MATCHES
Due to the weather conditions - extremely high winds with gusts to 55 mph, and wind chill 35 degrees highest in the middle of the day, we are not going to have matches today. There are warnings posted everywhere about driving conditions and tree limbs falling, etc and we feel we cannot put everyone at risk. WE will post a plan for possibly finishing another day later today. We know that this is disappointing, but this kind of weather is rare. Please look for an email from Teresa later today!
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SUNDAY PLAN
Sunday times have now been posted. No matches will start before Noon. Announcement will be made by 10 AM as to whether or not we will be able to play matches on Sunday given temperatures and wind. If you decide not to play, please let us know by 10:30 AM so we can let your oppoent know! Questions, text Teresa at 703-862-8702.
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SATURDAY MATCHES CANCELLED
DUE TO THE RAIN, WE ARE DONE FOR TODAY, SATURDAY. WILL SEND EMAIL IN A COUPLE OF HOURS ABOUT TOMORROW
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TOURNAMENT UPDATES VIA TEXT MESSAGE
In order to receive tournament updates, in particular about the weather, please text dial 84483 and send the following message: DLTennis If you have successfully signed up, you will receive a confirmation text within a few minutes.
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CONSOLATIONS
Level 7 Junior and 10&Unders are set up to give each player as many matches as possible. Consolations are played out, so players should always return to the desk after every match to find out when their next matches are. If a player does not choose to participate in the consolations, he/she should let the tournament director know immediately following the match. Players that do not participate, and notify the director, will have their names taken off the draws so they do not receive any penalty points. Questions, please ask Teresa!
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MATCH FORMATS
Match Formats:
B10, G10 will play best two out of three short sets. A short set is the first to 4 games. At 3-3, one more game is played and the winner of that game wins the set (ie no tiebreaker is played). If players split sets, a tiebreaker first to 7 win by 2 points will be played. No add scoring.
G12, G14, B14 will play best two out of three short sets. A short set is a set that starts at the score of 2-2 and goes to 6 like a regular set. At 6-6, a tiebreaker is played first to 7 win by 2 points. If players split sets, a super-tiebreaker first to 10 win by 2 points will be played. No add scoring.
B12, B18 will play one superset to 6 games. At 6-6 a tiebreaker first to 7 win by 2 points is played. No add scoring.
B16 will play one set to 5 games. At 5-5 a tiebreaker first to 7 win by 2 points is played. No add scoring.
Men and Women NTRP will play best two out of three sets. If players split sets, a super-tiebreaker first to 10 win by 2 points will be played. Regular scoring.
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Please Be On Time!
Players
should check in and be ready to play (warmed up, stretched, and been to
the restroom) at least 15 minutes before the match start time. If a court is open, we will get the match started asap in order to avoid any delays later in the day!
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Important Information:
Tournament
Notes are VERY important, please be sure to read them thoroughly! New
Notes may be posted throughout the week and weekend, please check
tournament website for new notes, as well as confirm start times of next
match on the draw, well before your coming match!
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Directions To Tournament Site:
Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042
Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right.
From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park.
From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.
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Rain Policy:
If it rains and matches have not yet begun for the day, matches may need to be delayed by one or more hours, or even cancelled for the day. If this happens, an update will be posted on the tournament homepage at least one hour before the time for the first matches of the day. If it rains and matches are already being played, players will be called off the courts. Tournament director will take scores and tell players when to return to finish matches. An update will then be posted on the tournament homepage. Please continue to check the tournament homepage. If you cannot get online or aren't sure, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com or via call or text at 703-862-8702.
If there is rain on a tournament weekend, match formats may be shortened, consolations may be cancelled, worst case tournament may be considered complete.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry 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.
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