Tournament Reports
B 14 - Alternates Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info Report Wizard
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FUTURE MATCH TIMES ARE NOW POSTED
When you read the report keep in mind we are starting with doubles on Friday and Saturday.
Friday times for doubles will be at 8am or 9:15 and all doubles matches will be played at Court One Athletic Club, 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi 48864. (PLEASE do not go to the Court One on Lake Lansing rd)(GPS will send you there if you don't put the address in). If you have a Saturday doubles start time then you have a bye in doubles on Friday as we are only playing one round of doubles on Friday.
Also singles matches that are being played on Friday will be at either at Court One Athletic Club, (abbreviation is COE), 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi 48864 or Michigan State Indoor Tennis Facility, (abbreviation is MSU), 3571 E. Mt. Hope Road, Lansing, Mi 48910.
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CODE OF CONDUCT
CODE of CONDUCT :
1. Please note the Deity Rule will be in effect for this tournament. Deity Rule - Players outburst with reference to a deity (God, Jesus, Allah, etc.) with or without cursing shall be coded if their words have been heard by the umpire, parents, spectators etc..
2. Each player must sign a Release and Waiver form before going out for their first match. The form will be available at the check in desk.
3. Each player must also sign the USTA Junior Player Oath before their first match. This oath states: I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play on me. I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt of my opponent. At all times I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my character. Whether my matches end with a victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, those who support me, and the game of tennis.
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FREEZE DEADLINE NOV 9th 11:59 am EST
Please click on this link to follow the directions of the Freeze Deadline set forth by the USTA for tournament. Info on Freeze Deadlinehttps://www.usta.com/youth-tennis/junior-competition/enteringtwodivisions/
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GENERAL TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
National Selection Tournament-Boy's 14 Singles and Doubles November 25-28, 2016 Held at Court One Athletic Clubs 2291 Research Circle Okemos, Michigan 48864 8 Indoor hard courts Singles Draw - 64 Doubles Draw - 32
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DRAW AND MATCH FORMATS
DRAWS: Singles will be a 64 draw Doubles will be a 32 draw
Match Format: Singles main draw will be the best of three tiebreak sets. FIC will be two out of three sets with a 10 point match tiebreaker in lieu of a third set. FIC matches and 3/4 playoffs are mandatory.
Doubles will be an 8 game pro set with a set tiebreaker (first one to 7 points, win by two) played at 8-8 in games.
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TOURNAMENT ENTRY INFORMATION
Tournament ID# 850161916 Entry Deadline: October 27th at 11:59 AM EST Eligibility: check link: http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Eligibility/
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INFORMATION ON ENTERING MULTIPLE DIVISIONS AND MULTIPLE TOURNAMENTS - USTA NATIONAL SELECTION TOURNAMENTS
Entering Two Divisions, Entering Concurrent Tournaments, and the Freeze Deadline http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/EnteringTwoDivisions/
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CONTACT INFORMATION OF TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR and REFEREE
Sue Selke, Tournament Director 517-908-3226 Best to contact by email: selke.sue@courtone.com
Peter Chen: Referee 517-505-0036
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TOURNAMENT SELECTION PROCEDURES AND ALTERNATES
Selection Process for USTA National Selection Tournaments http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/NtlOpenSelec/
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ENTRY REFUNDS
Please review the link on Entry Refunds after selections have been made. http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/WithdrawalsEntryFeeRefunds/
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SEEDING METHOD
SEEDING METHOD: The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. Please revie this link to a USTA web page on seeding criteria. Seeding Criteria for USTA National Championships, USTA National Doubles Championships, USTA National Masters, USTA National Sweet Sixteen, USTA National Selection Tournaments, and USTA Regional Tournaments http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Seeding/
more info
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PLAYING SITES and PRACTICE COURT INFORMATION
PLAYING SITES: Main Site: Court One Athletic Club (COE on match times) 2291 Research Circle Okemos, Mi 48864 517-349-1199
Secondary site for Friday only matches for Singles: Michigan State University Indoor Tennis Facility (MSU on match times) 3571 E. Mt Hope Rd. Lansing, Mi 48910 517-355-2209
PRACTICE COURTS: Practice Courts: You can call 1 week in advance of the day you wish to book on. Warm Up Courts will be available to book on a first come first serve bases on Thursday (Thanksgiving Day) from 7am - 5pm at Court One Athletic Club East Facility, 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi 48864. 517-349-1199. The courts can be booked in a 1/2 hour increment to allow other players access to courts. You must pre-pay for your court to reserve it as it will be @14.00 per 1/2 hour. On Friday, Saturday, Sunday and Monday morning Court One will only have courts available to reserve once again in 1/2 hour increment from 7 am -8 am and then the tournament will take all the courts starting at 8am. There may be some courts in the evening on Friday, Saturday, Sunday after play is done at Court One Athletic Club in Okemos.
OTHER PRACTICE COURTS: Michigan State Indoor Tennis Facility, 3571 E Mt. Hope Rd, Lansing, Mi 48910. YOU CAN BOOK ONLY 3 DAYS IN ADVANCE. Please call to reserve a court.(517)-355-2209. Courts will be available on a first come first serve bases on Friday, 9am - 6pm; Saturday, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm; Sunday, 8:30 am - 9:00 pm, and Monday 8am on. You must pre-pay for your court to be reserved. Price is $28.00 per hour. The Michigan State Indoor facility is only 3 miles from Court One Athletic Club.
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DOUBLES INFORMATION
All players entered into singles will be automatically entered into doubles: If you WOULD NOT like to play doubles you need to email the tournament director, Sue Selke, to withdraw from doubles no later than Monday, 14th 12:00 noon EST. at: selke.sue@courtone.com after this time it will be assumed you want to play doubles. The deadline to specify a specific partner is Monday, November 14 12:00 noon EST. Please email me your name and your partners name and CC: (copy) your doubles partner when you email the tournament director. If you do not specify a partner or withdraw from doubles you will be randomly assigned a partner of similar ranking (if possible) and if an even number of players are still available. Doubles draws will be done on Friday, November 18th. Times will be posted on the future match report Friday, November 18th. Please note we will start with doubles at 8am on Friday,November 25th.
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REGISTRATION/CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Registration will be open at 7am at Court One Athletic Club, 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi. 48864 on Friday, November 25. Please check in at least 15 minutes prior to your first match time. At this time you sign USTA release and USTA waiver form, and verify local contact phone number, hotel or place you are staying at during the tournament, receive tournament gift and player welcome packet. All on-site alternates must check in with the tournament director at 7:30 am at Court One Athletic Club, 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi 48864.
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TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE of PLAY
Please note:Schedule is subject to change. You will receive a Match Card after your first match is played and your next match time is recorded. Except for first round match times the times posted on the draws for future rounds are tentative times.
Friday - Start with one round of doubles, 2 rounds of main draw, one round of FIC Saturday - Start with one round of doubles, one round of main draw, 2 rounds of FIC, then 1 round of doubles. Sunday - 2 rounds of main draw, 2 rounds of FIC, 1 round of doubles Monday - 2 rounds FIC, singles and doubles final and 3/4 playoffs, quarter final playoff final.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
1). COMFORT INN - OKEMOS 2187 UNIVERSITY PARK DR. OKEMOS, MI 48864. Please use link below for best rate.
Booking link for 2016 USTA B14 Thanksgiving National Selection. http://www.comfortinn.com/ires/en-US/html/ArrivalInfo?hotel=MI306&srp=LUSTA3&pu=no
2). EAST LANSING MARRIOTT AT UNIVERSITY PLACE:300 M.A.C. Avenue, East Lansing, Mi 48823 517-337-4440 ROOM RATE: $130.00 doubles. CUT OFF DATE: November 10, 2016
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NO VIDEO TAPEING
The tournament will not be able to allow video tapping as the site does not have access to individual court monitoring. Thank you.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
The tournament will be using the Wilson Extra duty tennis ball. Each match will receive three balls for play. In the main draw if a third set is played there will be new balls for the third set after the 10 minutes break.
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PLAYER EVENTS AND AMENITIES
Restaurant Information for Thanksgiving Day. We know because you are traveling into town on Thanksgiving day we wanted to provide you with a list of restaurants in the area that will be open on Thanksgiving day. Please call as some hours may change.
1. Cracker Barrel (South of Court One about 3 miles from club)2885 Woodlake DriveOkemos, MI 48864517.381.1511Open: all day
2. Mitchell's Fish Market (In the EASTWOOD Towne Center about 20 min from Court One)2975 Preyde Blvd Lansing, MI 48912517.482.3474Open: 11:00 - 9:00pmCan call for reservations
3. English Inn ( approx. 20 miles away from club)677 S. Michigan RoadEaton Rapids, MI 48827517.663.2500Open: 12:00 - 7:00 pm Call for reservations preferred
4. Old Nation Brewery (East of club about 20 minutes)1500 East Grand River Ave.Williamston, MI 48895517.655.1301Open: 9:00 - 1:00 pm (brunch)
5. Bob Evans Lansing (15 minutes from club)900 American Road Lansing, MI 48911517.349.7676Open - 8:00 - 7:00 pm
6. I Hop East Lansing (about 5 minutes from Club)2771 East Grand River AveEast Lansing, MI 48823517.337.8311Open: 5 - 4:00 pm
7. Smokey Bones BBQ (In Eastwood Townecenter North East of the club)2401 Lake Lansing RoadLansing, MI 48912517.316.9973Open: 11 - 2:00 am
8. Denny's ( about 10 minutes from club)2701 E Grand River Ave. East Lansing, MI 48823517.351.0421Open: 24 hours
9. Panera Bread (about 6-8 minutes from club)4738 Central Park DriveOkemos, MI 48864517.349.4425Open: 6 - 9:30 pm
- There are many movie theaters in the Meridian Mall and Eastwood Towne Center
- Michigan State University is only 3 miles from the club.
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RACQUET STRINGING
Tournament stringing will be available. Racquets can be dropped off and pick up at Court One Athletic Club, 2291 Research Circle, Okemos, Mi 48864. The stringing fee is $17.00 if own string is provided and prices vary based on sting if Court One provides the string.
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Court One Athletic Clubs is proud to host the B 14 Thanksgiving
National Selection to be held in Okemos, Michigan on Nov. 25-28th,
2016.
We look forward to meeting you and having a great event.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 27, 2016 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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