12pm Sunday Weather Update- Tournament CANCELLED!!
After a long morning, squeegees, and a lot of prayers to our Weather folks above, we are forced to CANCEL The remainder of the event! Thank you for your patience and understanding on a tough weather weekend. Players will earn ranking points based on where they finished play. We are hosting a January 6-7 USTA tournament next weekend. Deadline is tonight 12/31, 11:59pm. We hope to have you enter! Thank you and have a SAFE and HAPPY NEW YEAR!!!!
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11:30am Sunday Weather Update!!
Court conditions remain unchanged and we are still soaked! It is still lightly drizzling/misting outside! We are going to make a decision on the status of the tournament at 12pm. Thank you for your patience!
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10am Sunday Weather Update! Still drizzling, courts soaked! Consolation cancelled! Read details!
The weather is not cooperating!! Courts are soaked! It’s still drizzling- misting outside! No wind and no sun. * Consolation has been CANCELLED! Have a Happy New Year! Be safe! * Next update will post at 11:30am. * NO matches before 12:30pm if possible? If you are in main draw and need to withdraw, please text 832-428-5048 Or call BARC 281-488-7026.
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Sunday 8:30am weather Update!!
We have squeegeed courts and they are NOT drying. Cold weather, light drizzle, and no sun.... Please check back again for 10am updated message. NO Matches will start before 11am, if courts can dry? We will make a decision on consolation status at 10am message posting. We recognize it’s New Years Eve and if you need to withdraw at anytime, please Text Eric at 832-428-5048 or call BARC at 281-488-7026. Thank you for your patience!
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Sunday 7:30am Weather UPDATE
morning rain came down heavier than desired and courts are currently very wet! We are keeping a close eye on forecast & will update as we know more. For planning purposes at this time, No matches will start before 10am. It is still currently drizzling. We will post a new message at 9am. We will always give 1 hour drive time window from when we post messages to when check in time would need to be. If you need to withdraw, please text Eric at 832-428-5048 or call BARC at 281-488-7026. Thank you for your patience!
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Sunday 7am Weather Update! Courts VERY WET
Play is delayed at this time!! Please check back for an update at 8:30am. There is no need to report to BARC at this time. 281-488-7026.
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WEATHER UPDATE 12:05pm- All BARC matches moved to HTTC!! Read carefully!!
All BARC original match times report as follows to Harry Taylor Tennis Center 1202 Parkside Dr. Pasadena, TX 77502
1:00pm CHECK IN= Original 8am; 8:45, 9, 9:15, 9:20 Match times. 2:00pm CHECK IN= Original 9:30,9:45,10,10:15,10:30,10:45, 11:00 match times. Please be aware there will be delays and we appreciate everyone’s patience! Match formats will be shortened for girls matches moving over. Courts are soaked at BARC and rather than cancel Play we want to try to do everything possible to ensure matches get played today. Thank you! Eric cell 832-428-5048
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Weather Update 11:30am BARC location ONLY
All matches at BARC are delayed! Please check back at 12:15pm for a new update. Thank you for your patience.
* Please be aware that they are currently off court at HTTC and while there is no official delay posted matches are not on court playing at this time. HTTC can call Lauren for up to date weather conditions (713) 248-5646
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Weather Update 9:55am BARC site ONLY!!
Courts are drying now at BARC. The sun is helping! Original 8am/8:45am/9am match times please check in at 10:45am All 9:15/9:20/9:30/9:45/10/10:15 original match times, please check in 1 hour 45 minutes later than your original match time. Example: Original 9:45am, please check in at 11:30am. 281-488-7026 Club.
** all matches at Harry Taylor Tennis Center (HTTC) are ON SCHEDULE at this time!
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Weather UPDATE 8:30am- BARC Location ONLY!!
Light drizzle continues and courts are wet. All 8am/8:45am original match times will check in no earlier than 10am. We will post a new update at 9:30am to inform players of status. Thank you for your patience! 281-488-7026. Check out pro shop for great tourney specials!
** all matches at Harry Taylor Tennis Center (HTTC) are currently on court and on schedule!
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Weather Update 7:30am- Raining @ BARC- please read carefully!!
It just began to rain at Bay Area Racquet Club (BARC)!! If you have a match @ BARC, we are in a rain delay. Please check back at 8:30am for new update on check in times. Contact club directly at 281-488-7026.
**All matches @ Harry Taylor Tennis Center (HTTC) are on schedule at this time!
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Two Playing Sites Saturday 12/30- PLEASE REVIEW!!
We will utilize two playing sites on Saturday 12/30 as notated on your draw. Bay Area Racquet Club (BARC) on draw. 281-488-7026 Club Main Contact (Saturday and Sunday) 17901 Kings Park LN. Houston, TX 77058 & Harry Taylor Tennis Center (HTTC) on draw. 713-248-5646 Lauren cell (Saturday ONLY) 1202 Parkside DR. Pasadena, TX 77502
Text Eric if you need to withdraw prior to Saturday. 832-428-5048 cell.
MATCH FORMATS: 10's- best 2 out of 3 short sets, no ad scoring. 7 point match tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. All Others- Best 2 out of 3, regular scoring sets. 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a full third set. Junior Doubles- (1) 8 game pro set, regular scoring. 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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HOST HOTEL- Easy Access to Club and Mall/Restaurants
Be sure to reserve your hotel rooms at the host hotel for this event!
For discounted rates, please mention "Bay Area Racquet Club" Reservations: 281-316-9750 Claudia Castillo- General Manager Holiday Inn Express & Suites 900 Rogers Ct. Webster, TX 77598 Book Directly Online: https://www.hiexpress.com/redirect?path=hd&brandCode=ex&hotelCode=HOUBD&rateCode=IEV4Y&_PMID=99502056&corpNum=100298002&viewfullsite=true
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Junior Open Information and Schedule
Check out our Junior Open Page at our Youth Tennis Texas site!
more info
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Bay Area Racquet Club- The Premier Tennis Tournament Destination!
Bay Area Racquet Club is the ideal tournament environment for players
and spectators! With shaded center court viewing opportunities, family
friendly staff, and amazing overall vibe, you will greatly enjoy your
experience at Bay Area Racquet Club! 281-488-7026. Contact Eric Striesfeld at bayarearacquetclub@yahoo.com with any questions for this event.
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Youth Tennis Texas Website: For more information on Challenger, CMZ, or SCMZ schedules, and "Junior Know The Rules," please visit www.youthtennistexas.com
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10 & Under Regulation - Junior Other Tournaments
All junior other sanctioned tournaments offer 10 & Under Orange Ball Division (orange ball, 60 foot court and 25 inch racquet) and 10 & Under Green Ball Division (green dot ball, 78 foot court and 27 inch racquet). Please register for the correct division based upon age, Challenger tournament credit / wins, etc. All tournament entries are verified by the section office. For the full 10 & Under regulation, please click here
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Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."
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Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.
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USTA Texas "No Late Entries" Policy for Juniors Due to a new USTA Texas internal procedure, junior division players will NOT be able to register for a tournament after the online published deadline. We are aware that currently parents reach out via email or phone to the USTA Texas staff and/or tournament director requesting to be manually added to the tournament after online registration has closed. If a player misses the registration deadline, then he/she will not be permitted to participate in that tournament
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Registration Confirmation: As a parent or player it is your responsibility to assure registration in the event. Regardless if you register on the website or mobile app after completing the registration you should visit the USTA web driven site and confirm your registration by finding the player in the applicants list. If you select to skip this process please be aware that should any malfunctions of the system occur, players will not be granted late entrance in the event due to a system error.
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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 Thursday, December 21, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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