Cary Spring Junior Open NC L3

The Cary Tennis Park did receive a quick shower this morning, however there will not be a delay to the start of matches. Please arrive for your scheduled match time.

Draws and the schedule have been posted.

Each draw will be limited to 16 players with an Feed in thru Quarterfinals (FICQ) and a 3/4 playoff

No entries will be taken after the online tournament deadline. Only online entries will be taken.

The deadline for all North Carolina Level 3 tournaments is the Thursday, the week before the tournament. This deadline is, Thursday April 6th at 11:59pm. Please sign up ahead of time. No late entries are allowed in North Carolina Level 3 tournaments.

Players will be selected based on the most recent published NC standing list. Players must have some standing points in order to be considered to compete in a NC L3 tournament. If players do not have a standing, they should compete in a NC L5 event. The names of players who have been selected will appear as “Competitors.” after the tournament deadline when selections are made. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.

No player will be allowed to compete in the tournament unless this form is filled out. Please turn in prior to first match more info

This tournament is considered an Green L1 event for 10U players. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression and the quest for stars and trophies. Please click on the following link: more info

Singles play will not begin until Saturday for this tournament.

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In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete in this event abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Thank you! more info

Singles play will not begin before Saturday at 8am. Match format will be two out of three sets with the 10-point match tiebreak used in lieu of the third set.

Please arrive 30 minutes before scheduled match time. After checking in at the tournament desk please stay within earshot.

Intermediate Division Starts @ 1 pm. Please check in by 12:45 pm.
Rally Ball Division Starts @ 3 pm. Please check in by 2:45 pm.


8 & under Tournament Rally Ball Division:
The Rally Ball Division is designed for beginner 8s players who have little to no tournament experience. Matches will be played on the 36ft courts with Wilson Red Balls. Players are required to use racquets that are 23 in or shorter (all racquets will be measured at check-in). Points will begin with a drop hit into any part of the court. From there, all normal rules of tennis will apply. They will play 2 out of 3 games to 7 points, win by 2. The tournament will be completed in a matter of a few hours.


8 & Under Tournament Intermediate/Advanced Division:
Matches will be played on the 36ft courts with Wilson Red Balls. Players are required to use racquets that are 23 in or shorter (all racquets will be measured at check-in). Serves must go diagonally into the correct box. First serves must be hit out of the air into the correct service box, second serves can be hit off of the bounce still into the correct service box. Scoring will be 2 out of 3 games to 7 points, win by 2 points. Players will serve two points each. A change of ends will occur after each game. Players are placed in this division by default.


*We will post official start times for the 8 and under tournaments on Thursday, April 14th, at 1 pm.

All contact with the tournament director will be done by email. reid.kinlaw@townofcary.org

No refunds are required after the online registration deadline. This is NC Tennis Policy.

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NCTA Rain Policy for all sanctioned tournaments 1. Any division where play has begun – no refund 2. Any division where no play has begun – a partial refund after deductions for actual expenses. 3. All completed scores must be reported. Incomplete matches are recorded as ABANDONED( match started but Referee decided not to complete) matches. Matches never started are recorded as UNPLAYED 4. It is at the discretion of the tournament committee if the entire tournament is canceled due to inclement weather. 5. Check the alternate scoring methods for inclement weather

Directions from anywhere in N.C. to the Cary Tennis Park

2727 Louis Stephens Drive From northwest of Cary to Cary Tennis Park: From Interstate 40 East, take exit #278 on the right. Go 0.2 miles. Turn right onto NC -55 South. Go 6.5 miles. Turn left onto Morrisville Carpenter Road. Go 0.1 miles. Turn right onto Carpenter-Upchurch Road. Go 1.5 miles. Turn left onto Louis Stevens Drive. Go 0.8 miles. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park.

From south of Cary to Cary Tennis Park: On NC 55, cross US 1 at Apex and continue on NC 55. Go 6 miles. Turn right onto High House Road. Turn left onto carpenter upchurch rd, Turn right onto Louis Stephens Dr. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).

From southeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park: From Interstate 40 West coming into Raleigh, pass exit #301 and bear left onto I-40 West/I-440/Inner Beltline. Go 8 miles. Take exit #293A onto US 64 West / US 1 South (not north) Go 2 miles. Take the exit on the right onto Cary Parkway. Go 5 miles. Turn left onto High House Road. Turn right onto carpenter upchurch rd, Turn right onto Louis Stephens Dr. Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).

From northeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park: After reaching I-440 South/Inner Beltline, continue south on this Interstate past exit #16 toward Durham. Continue with the set of directions above labeled "From southeast of Raleigh", starting at step 1. (Exit #16 is in the same area as exit #301 in those directions.)