Good Sportsmanship is EXPECTED!
All players will be asked to sign the USTA Player Promise before they compete:
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 to 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 this match ends with my victory or defeat, I promise to
conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, my team, those who support
me, and the game of tennis.
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Good Sportsmanship is EXPECTED!
All parents, coaches, and spectators will be asked to sign the Parent, Coach, and Spectator Oath before matches begin.
I pledge to:
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Set a
positive example for players.
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Treat
fellow parents, coaches, spectators, and officials with respect.
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Emphasize
the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship.
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Cheer
respectively for winners and good points, not errors and double faults.
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Allow
players to work out on-court disputes.
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Hotels Nearby
Hyatt House Falls Church/Merrifield 8296 Glass Alley. Fairfax 22031 (571) 327-2277 $129-139 night through hotels.com or booking.com
Residence Inn Fairfax Merrifield 8125 Gatehouse Rd., Falls Church, VA 22042 703-573-5200 $99/night
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Practice Courts
Courts will be available for warming up Saturday and Sunday mornings before 8 AM at Jefferson District Park. After that time, a double sided wall is available all day for warming up at Jefferson.
Other nearby courts that are open to the public:
Falls Church high school (2 miles from Jefferson) 7521 Jaguar Trail Falls Church, VA 22042
Wakefield Park (approx 5 miles from Jefferson) 8100 Braddock Road Annandale, VA 22003 These are public courts so they are sometimes filled. If you are in need of guaranteed court time, you can reserve a court by calling 703-321-7081.
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Match Formats
All Match Formats will be best two out of three full sets with regular scoring.
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Dining, Etc
Jefferson District Park has a grill in the golf center. They serve sandwiches, chicken fingers, hamburgers, hot dogs, etc.
Mosaic District is about a mile down the road. There you will find Noodles, Chipotle, Panera, and a bunch of restaurants - as well as Target and movie theaters for later in the day. Make a right out of the parking lot, then immediate right onto Lee Highway. Four traffic lights, turn left onto Gallows Road and then right into Mosaic District. There is a parking garage under the Target.
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Directions To Tournament Site:
Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042
Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right.
From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park.
From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.
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All matches are 2/3 full sets. Format may be adjusted due to inclement weather.
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Member organizations are not required to refund players for tournaments affected by inclement weather. Per MAS regulations, in the event of inclement weather a tournament may utilize a shortened format in order to play the tournament to completion. If the tournament cannot be played, it is the MAS recommendation that players be offered a credit to a future tournament hosted by the same organization. However, this is only a recommendation and not a policy. Each member organizations shall post their refund policy on the tournament homepage.
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Entry Limits for CHAMPIONSHIP SUPER SIX SERIES SINGLES EVENTS January: 32 players per division March: 32 players per division May: 48 players players per division June: 64 players players per division September: 48 players players per division October: 32 players per division MAS L4+ SUPER 660 SINGLES CONSOLATION In 2017 the consolation for all L4+ Super 660 singles events will end on Sunday. In draws up to 32 players one round of consolation matches will be played on Saturday and two rounds of consolation matches will be played on Sunday. In draws up to 48 players two rounds of consolation will take place on Sunday. No consolation matches will take place on Monday.
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MAS L4+ SUPER 660 SINGLES CONSOLATION In 2017 the consolation for all L4+ Super 660 singles events will end on Sunday. In draws up to 32 players one round of consolation matches will be played on Saturday and two rounds of consolation matches will be played on Sunday. In draws up to 48 players two rounds of consolation will take place on Sunday. No consolation matches will take place on Monday.
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L3 and L4+ Championship formats All singles matches are 2 out of 3 full sets regular scoring. Format may be adjusted due to inclement weather.
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MAS Regulations and Ranking Points This tournament operates in accordance with the rules and guidelines listed in USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations and USTA Friend at Court. Players are eligible to earn ranking points from this event based on the point tables found in the USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations. Points are awarded based on the level of the tournament and the draw format. Main draw and consolation points may vary based on the draw format used. MAS Regulations are accessible online here: https://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/637/15/2017_junior_tournament_regulations_final.pdf
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 25, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 300017117 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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