Check-in & Start Time:
Please check-in at 10:15 AM on Saturday. Courts will be open at 10:30 for a 1/2 hour warm-up. The first round will begin at 11:00 AM with Doubles and Singles matches to follow. Round 2 will be played on Saturday afternoon and the final round will be played on Sunday Morning.
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Hotels:
Hotel Renovo is very nice and located right across the street from the club. There are also many good options around the Jordan Creek area with lots of food and shopping options.
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Notes
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS TOURNAMENT.
PLEASE MAKE SURE YOU HAVE READ AND UNDERSTAND ALL PARTS OF THE
REGISTRATION PROCESS.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER
Online registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before
the entry deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the
USTA MV Junior Competition Program Manager at
chambers@movalley.usta.com or 913.322.4832 BEFORE THE ENTRY
DEADLINE. If calling, be sure to leave a voicemail. The time stamp
on the email or the voicemail needs to be BEFORE the entry
deadline.
Per the USTA MV Junior Regulations, players are expected to play
the tournament to completion unless for reasons of illness, injury
or personal circumstance. USTA MV Junior Regulations 27 and
37 will be strictly enforced at this tournament and failure to
complete all mandatory matches will result in the appropriate
penalties. Failure to complete a match to get home earlier or not
to miss school is not considered a valid personal circumstance.
Instead, players should not register for this tournament unless
able to play the entire event.
Registration Process:
In order to simplify the registration process and reduce
registration errors, we have eliminated the requirement to register
for singles online for this tournament. Please note, although
registration for singles is not required, singles will still be
played at this event.
To register, each player must sign up for doubles with a partner
online. When signing up for doubles, BOTH players must list each
other as partners. A complete registration means you have signed up
for doubles AND listed your doubles partner. Both partners must
register correctly to be considered for selection. You are
responsible for registering correctly and editing any errors in
your registration.
If you are not sure that you have registered correctly, there
are two ways to check your registration:
1. Review your confirmation email from TennisLink. The email will
indicate the events for which you have registered. There will be a
"d" next to the age division to indicate registration for doubles.
Your partner's name will also appear on your registration if you
have successfully registered with a partner.
2. Cross check your name on the "Applicants" tab on the tournament
homepage. Next to your name you should see the age division and
event(s) as well as the name of your doubles partner
(Ex: B16d(Joe Smith))
Know the Rules, Respect The Tournament
The section is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member
clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments. As a
player, please show your consideration and appreciation while a
guest during the tournament. Remember, the USTA Missouri Valley is
committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance. Please
respect the rules, officials, other players, and tournament staff
at all times and make this tournament a positive experience for
everyone involved.
Please also make sure you know the rules and guidelines for this
tournament by fully reviewing the information below:
Selection
Players are selected as a team. The most
recent USTA MISSOURI VALLEY STANDINGS LIST published before the
draws are made will be used for selection. The Missouri Valley will
use the combined singles standings of the registered pairs to
determine the top 8 teams (16 players) that will gain entry. If two
teams have the same combined standing, the team with the highest
ranked singles player will be placed ahead of the other team on the
entry list.
Eligibility
This tournament is closed to amateurs and members and residents of
the USTA Missouri Valley section.
Point Level
Please see the section rules and regulations for the Winter Team
Points table
Draw Size
There is a draw size limit of 16 players (8 teams) at this
event
Seeding
Seeding for this tournament will based on the most recent USTA
Junior Ratings list. The rating list will be published to the
homepage for your reference. For more information on Junior Ratings
please visit: www.usta.com/junior_ratings
Schedule/Start Time
This tournament will start on Saturday for all age groups and the
tournament will conclude on Sunday. Two rounds will be played on
Saturday with the final round being played on Sunday. Each player
will play one singles match and one doubles match per round.
Format
Each team will have a #1 singles player and a #2 singles player
determined based on their standing on the USTA MISSOURI VALLEY
STANDINGS LIST used for selection. Teams will then be randomly
placed in the draw for initial team match-ups. Each team match
consists of a #1 singles match, #2 singles match, and a doubles
match. The team that wins 2 out of the 3 matches wins the team
match. After each team match, the teams move to a different part of
the compass draw depending on the team result. Please note, players
earn points based on individual wins and not team wins. Even if a
team does not advance in the draw together, players receive credit
for any individual matches won.
Each team will be guaranteed three team matches, unless a team has
to withdraw due to injury, illness, or personal circumstance. The
players on the winning team in each age division will qualify for
entry into the June Super. (Please note, the members of the winning
team must still register before the entry deadline and remain age
eligible to be eligible for selection into the Super by this
method)
Scoring Format
Singles: Best of three tiebreak sets with a 10 point
tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
Doubles: 8 game Pro Set with a 7 point tiebreak if the score
reaches 8 all.
Withdraws and Refunds
Because players are required to register for the tournament as a
team, the withdrawal of one player is effectively the withdrawal of
a team. A withdrawal of either player after the deadline closes is
considered a withdrawal of the team and both players will be
withdrawn. There will not be an opportunity to find a new partner
as the alternates list is ordered by team. Players are responsible
for notifying their partner of a withdrawal.
Before the Entry Deadline: A withdrawal before entries close
needs to be done through the online registration process. Click on
the "Withdraw" link in the Edit Registration box to the left to
complete this step. Your credit card will not be charged. Click on
the "Locate Confirmation Number" link if you have misplaced the
confirmation number. Please notify your partner of any withdrawal,
so they have the opportunity to find a new partner and complete
their new registration before the entry deadline.
After the Entry Deadline: Withdraws after entries close need
to be emailed to the tournament director at the address above.
Refunds are not given for withdrawals that happen in the 6 days
before the start of the event. Written verification must be
provided by a medical professional by the last scheduled day of the
tournament for a withdrawal due to illness or injury. A written
notice of the situation must be provided by the last scheduled day
of the tournament for a withdrawal due to personal
circumstance/emergency. The tournament committee will determine
whether the situation is a personal circumstance/emergency. Failure
to provide documentation will result in Suspension Points. Again,
withdrawals after the deadline are considered a withdrawal of a
team, and the Missouri Valley will look to the alternates list to
fill the vacancy.
Sportsmanship: The Missouri Valley recognizes good
sportsmanship at our events. At the conclusion of each event the
tournament director selects one boy and one girl in each age
division as a good sportsman. These players will be recognized on
the tournament homepage and will also receive a $25 gift card to
Tennis Warehouse.
Tennis Warehouse Discount:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=ustamv
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, January 17, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 400004517 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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