WELCOME:
Thank you for entering the Metroplex Celebration tournament, we are delighted host this event and it is our goal to make this a fun and exciting experience. Any questions or concerns please e-mail Metroplextennis@aol.com or call Lee Thornburg at 626-825-6930. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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FAIR OAKS TENNIS CENTER:
FO: Fair Oaks Tennis Center is located at 7501 Merriman Parkway, Dallas, 75231
and the phone number is 214-670-1495.
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GARLAND TENNIS CENTER:
GTC: Garland Tennis Center is located at 1010 W. Miller Road, Garland, 75041 and the phone number is 972-205-2778.
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FORMAT:
Ad/Sr/SS Scheduled Format: Two-of-three sets with ad scoring and a 10
point match tie break for the 3rd set thru the quarters. The
Semi and Finals will play a full 2 out of 3 sets. Back Draw matches will play a 10 point breaker for the 3rd set. Weather conditions during the tournament may change this scheduled format.
Junior Main
Draw Singles Format: is 2 out of 3 tie break sets with regular scoring. A 10
point match tie break for the 3rd set thru the quarters. Three minute rest break
between second and third sets and coaching is allowed. There will be a minimum
of 1 hour rest break. The
Semi and Finals will play a full 2 out of 3 sets. Ten
minute rest break between second and third sets and coaching is allowed. There
will be a minimum of 2 hours rest break between the Semis and Finals. Weather
conditions during the tournament may change this scheduled format.
Junior Consolation Singles Format: is 2 out of 3 tie break sets with regular scoring. A 10 point match tie break for the 3rd set. Three minute break between second and third sets and coaching is allowed. There will be a minimum of 1 hour rest break.
Junior Doubles Format: is an 8 game Pro Sets with regular (ad) scoring and a (7 point) match tie break at 8 games all.
10 AND UNDER: is 2 out of 3, 4-game sets (first to win 4 games by a margin of 1 game) using
no-ad
scoring; 7-point tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set (first to win 7
points by a margin of 2).
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TWITTER:
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2018 Summer Camp Scholarship
The 2018 Summer Camp Scholarship is now open! This program is open to all Texas section members 18 years of age and under, who will not be entering college. Scholarship winners are matched with a camp. The scholarship is for players who may not otherwise be able to attend a summer tennis camp. Proof of financial need is required.
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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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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 Sunday, June 24, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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