Draws and first match times are posted....Southern standings dated 9/6/17 were used.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THE IRON MAN COMPETITION CLOSE TO OR AT GPS SAT AND SUNDAY EARLY AM -PLEASE READ BELOW
The World Championship Ironman Competition is going to be in Chattanooga on both Saturday and Sunday early morning. As a result we are going to begin play at 9:00am. There may be a problem getting to the courts before 8:15am. If you wish to warm up at our courts before 8:45am, you will need to park up at the school and walk down the steps. The races should be over with by 9:00am and then vehicles can me moved down. Roads MAY be closed close to GPS early in the morning so please leave plenty of time before your match.
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ACT and schedule
If you are taking the ACT on Saturday morning please let the tournament director know before you sign up so we can see if it is possible to work around the time. In the 18's it should be.
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Events and scoring
This tournament is a singles and mixed doubles event. Try to enter both events as it is the same price for either! Singles is 2 out of 3 sets with a 3rd set match tie break. Doubles is an 8 game pro set, with a tie break at 8-8. 10's is 2 out of 3 sets to 4 games, with a regular tie break to 7 points for the first set. Wilson US Open balls will be used. Matches could be played inside or out. This is a FMLC in both singles and doubles which means you are guaranteed 2 matches in each event.
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SCHEDULE FOR THE TOURNAMENT- change from original posting(again!)....Mixed doubles willl start at 9:00am Saturday morning....
singles will follow after. No play on Friday evening. 10's will play all day on Saturday- no play Sunday for the 10's.
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Waiver
A usta waiver is required to be signed by a parent for any under 18 player, before play commences.
http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/841/15/release_and_medical_waiver.pdf
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Partners for mixed doubles and scheduling conflicts..
the tournament director cannot guarantee you a partner, but if you cannot find one, e-mail me as soon as possible so i can match you up.
Also if you know you cannot play during part of the event please ask me if i can accommodate your entry BEFORE entering the tournament.
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The address of the courts at GPS is 600, River Street, Chattanooga, Tn. 37405
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Player gifts
Each player will receive a t-shirt, lunch on Saturday, and water and snacks during the tournament. We have an ice and water machine to fill up the big jugs that you need to use! Trophies will be awarded to 1st and 2nd in all divisions with more than 4 players, and more depending on the size of the draw. There will be a 3/4 play off.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, September 4, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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