SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS!
Based on nominations by their peers, as well as recommendations of officials and tournament staff, the sportsmanship winners of the MV BG12-14 Futures #3 are: G12 Bryson Langford B12 Larsen Van Horn G14 Clara Whitaker B14 Max Litton
These four players will soon receive a gift card to Tennis Warehouse from the USTA Missouri Valley!
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CONGRATULATIONS AND THANK YOU
The tournament just ended, and I want to thank your children for their sportsmanship this weekend at Dwight Davis. Although only one player can walk away from each match as the "winner", it's easier to accept a loss and learn from it when both sides play "fair".
Thanks also to parents and coaches for being good tennis spectators. Although there were a few "slip-ups", overall our spectators remembered to not coach during matches and only cheer for good shots.
You will soon receive a survey asking for feedback on this tournament. Please take a few minutes and reply to the survey. The MV is very interested in your suggestions for improvement and constructive criticism.
P.S. Check back tomorrow to find out which players won the sportsmanship award for their division!
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MV FUTURES #3 TOURNAMENT SPONSORS
A big thank you to our generous sponsors. Without their support, we could not host this tournament in St Louis.
GOLD: The Stauffer Synergi MedSpa USTA St Louis STL Shirt Co SILVER: The Choate Family The Fischer Family The Gaertner Family The Heidbreder Family The Jasper Family The Walther Family STL Action Photography
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TOURNAMENT LOCATION
The primary site for the tournament is: Dwight Davis Tennis Center 5620 Grand Drive Forest Park, just south of the History Museum St Louis MO, 63112
On Saturday only, the B14 division will play at: Westminster Christian Academy 800 Maryville Centre Dr Town & Country MO 63017
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STL Action Photography
STL Action Photography will be taking photos throughout the Futures #3 tournament at Dwight Davis. Anyone wanting to purchase photos should contact Levi Nance prior to the tournament to register their player and/or arrange an appointment. His contact info is: levi@stlactionphotography.com or (314) 517-6470. Digital images, prints and posters will be available for sale onsite. Thanks!
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HOST HOTEL
The Drury Inn & Suites St Louis Forest Park is the host hotel for this event. Our Group Number is 2309098, and our rate is $139.99, which includes free hot quikstart breakfast, free Wi-Fi, free soda and popcorn (3-10 pm), and free parking. Please make your reservation by June 30. 2111 Sulphur AveSt Louis MO 63139314-646-07701-800-325-0720
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Notes
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS
TOURNAMENT.
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.
If you are not sure if you have registered correctly, you may
check your registration two different ways:
1. Check the confirmation email sent to you by TennisLink. The
email will indicate which events you are registered for. There will
be an "s" next to the age division to indicate registration for
singles, and a "d" next to the age division to indicate
registration for doubles. Please note, that although you may have
registered for doubles, you must still follow the process outlined
below to be fully registered.
2. Check the "Applicants" tab on the tournament homepage. Next to
your name you will see the event(s) and division(s) for which you
have successfully registered. If you successfully registered with a
partner your partner's name will also appear on your
registration.
Entering Multiple Age Divisions - When entries close, a
player may be entered in up to two age divisions. The USTA Missouri
Valley selects players for the singles main draws in the following
order: 18, 16, 14, 12. Unless otherwise notified at
chambers@movalley.usta.com, a player entered in two divisions will
be placed in the older age division should the player qualify for
both divisions. If a player is entered in two age divisions and is
selected into the older division, that player shall not be eligible
for selection into the younger division and will be removed from
the alternates list. If a player is not selected for the older
division, that player is eligible for selection in the younger
division and is eligible to be an alternate in the younger division
but not the older division. If the player does not qualify for
either division, the player will be placed on the alternates list
of the younger age division and removed from the alternates list of
the older age division as players can only be on the alternates
list for one division.
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:
Eligibility
This tournament is closed to amateurs and
members and residents of the USTA Missouri Valley section.
Point Level
Section: Level 3
Draw Size
The singles draw is limited to 32 players. The
doubles draw is limited to 16 teams.
Draw Type
This tournament will use a full feed-in
through the Round of 16 with a quarterfinal playoff. The 7th &
8th playoff match will not be played.
Selection-Players are selected into the tournament in the
following order:
1. District Endorsement (Please check with your district for their
endorsement process)
2. At Large: The remaining spots are selected based off the most
recent MV Standings List published before the draws are made
Scoring Format:
Singles: Best of three tie break sets with a ten point tiebreak
in lieu of the third
Doubles: 8 Game Pro-set, with 7 point tiebreak if score
reaches 8-all.
Seeding
The USTA MV has returned to the use of the MV
Standing List for seeding purposes. Seeding for this tournament
will based on the most recent USTA Missouri Valley Standing list
used to accept players into the draw.
Schedule
This event is a Saturday-Monday tournament.
Matches may begin as early as 8AM on Saturday.
Doubles - Players must play the same age division in singles
and doubles, but you do not have to be in the singles draw to play
doubles. Any doubles entries that are not done online, need to be
emailed to the tournament director by the Monday before the start
of the tournament.
There are two ways in which a team will be placed in the doubles
draw.
1. If both members of the team sign up with each
other online, and both have gained entry into singles they will be
placed on the draw at the time of singles selection. BOTH partners
must have indicated each other as partners to be considered. If
both signed up together online, but one of the players did not make
the singles draw, it will be necessary to follow step 2 below to
confirm your registration
2. After on-line singles registration closes, a team may be placed
in the draw by contacting the tournament director (information
above) with your partner's information by 12:00 PM on the Monday
before the start of the tournament. Both partners need to contact
the tournament director to verify the team. If both players do not
confirm with the tournament director, the team will not be accepted
into the draw. Again, if you registered for doubles correctly in
step 1, but one player did not make the singles draw, please
confirm with the tournament director that you would still like to
be considered for doubles only. If you do not confirm, it will be
assumed that you do not wish to play doubles.
If you do not have a partner, email the tournament director by the
above deadline and let them know you would like to be placed into
the blind draw. If you are placed in the blind draw, it is not
guaranteed that there will be a partner for you. Teams in the blind
draw are selected at random and there is not always an even number
of players to be paired. Thanks for your understanding.
Please make every effort to secure a partner and register online
correctly prior to the entry deadline. This requires your partners
USTA number upon registration.
Inclement Weather
This tournament is NOT required to
provide indoor backup, but in the event indoor backup is available
and the tournament director chooses to move indoors, there may be
an additional fee charged per player per match. There is the
possibility that matches could be shortened or cancelled if the
tournament gets too far behind due to weather. Inclement weather
causes problems for everyone. Please be patient and understanding
while alternate plans are being made. Please give the tournament
director space and time to re-work the schedule and check the
tournament homepage for updates.
Withdraws and Refunds -Withdrawals done before entries close
need to be done through the online registration process. Click on
the "Withdraw" link in the Edit Registration box to complete. Your
credit card will not be charged if you withdraw before the entry
deadline. Click on the "Locate Confirmation Number" link if you
have misplaced the confirmation number.
After the Entry Deadline: Withdrawals done after entries
close need to be emailed to the tournament director at the address
above. Refunds are not given for withdraws 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.
On-Site Alternates - Players who applied for entry into the
tournament but were not accepted into the draw may choose to be an
on-site alternate. On-site alternates will be listed in the order
in which their names appear on the USTA MV Standing List that was
used for selection. On-Site alternates MUST be on site for the
first round of play in the age division for which they are an
on-site alternate. Please contact the tournament director for
further instructions.
Sportsmanship: The USTA 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
Thank you for participating in the tournament! Good
luck!
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, July 4, 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: 400005517 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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