FIRST TIME TOURNAMENT PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Please
contact Megan Preusch at the LTA office, at 225-769-0337 or by email
ltajrtennis@louisianatennis.com, for any questions you may have.
For parents new to tournaments: After you sign up for the tournament, your credit card
will not be charged until after the deadline for everyone to register for the
tournament closes. For this tournament, Sunday, June 24, 2018 is the deadline
(1 minute before midnight) and the entries will be processed on Monday, which
is when your credit card will be charged.
With unpredictable weather, matches may have to be
shortened, moved, etc., to adjust for such conditions. These tournaments are
for the children, and we will do everything we can to help you with anything
you do not know or need help with. Feel free to email
Administration@AsAndAces.org with any questions before the tournament starts.
Please have your child check in at
the tournament desk at least 30 minutes prior to your child's first
scheduled match time. If courts are open, we will put your child's match on
sooner and help keep the tournament on schedule. Please keep in mind that there
is a 15 minute default period under USTA rules. A player who does not check in
by the time he/she is scheduled to play, will be put on the clock for being
late and penalized according to the rules in relation to the untimeliness.
After 15 minutes, the match is then defaulted and your child will not get to
play the match. This is why it is so important to check in early and plan to
arrive early in case there is traffic or an accident or anything that can delay
you arriving early/on-time.
Note: With unpredictable weather, the scoring
format may have to be shortened/modified
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CHECK-IN
The best way to communicate with us before this tournament
is by email, NOT by phone. This is for documentation purposes and so that way
we can make sure nothing gets missed. Please adhere to this request and send
all questions/concerns via email to Administration@AsAndAces.org.
Once the tournament starts, please use the tournament desk
number(s) (504) 487-1147 as the best way to contact us. Emails may not be
checked regularly throughout the day as we are running the tournament.
Sponsors & Partners:
A's & Aces' partner - the New Orleans Recreation Development Commission
- provides its beautiful facility to host our tournaments. THANK YOU!
Lunch: Lunch
recommendation: A Subway store is located a few blocks from the tennis center
at 9954 Lake Forest Blvd.
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FORMAT OF PLAY
All
Singles draws for (Boy’s and Girl’s 12’s) will play the best two out of three
tie-break sets with a Match tie-break in lieu of the third set.
The 10U division will be Green Level 1 and Orange level
2& 1 within the new Youth Progression system parameters. Green level 10's
will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up
to 29" racquet.
Orange 1
& 2 levels will play on a 60’ court with orange balls.
The
required scoring format, for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two
short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to
seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to
seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
*Short
scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after weather delays.
NO COACHING ALLOWED FOR 10’S DIVISIONS
BECAUSE OF SHORT SETS & 7-PT MATCH TIEBREAK
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA
requires a medical release SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player.
This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please
download and bring this completed form with you, to speed up the registration
process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release .
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POINTS PER ROUND
Are tournaments weighted? The point levels per round are the
"weighting" of a tournament. Click here for more
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REFUNDS
No refunds
after registration is closed.
If you withdraw before registration closes,
your credit card will not be charged.
If you
withdraw after registration closes, there are No Refunds.
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SITES
The Joe Brown Park Tennis Center
(JBTC on the draws) will be the main site for this tournament and is
located at 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127.
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10 & UNDER YPP
All 10
& Under Players that are wanting to play in a different division than your
rankings allow, you will need to send an email stating what level you are
wanting to enter. If you are a Louisiana player please send an email to Megan
Preusch at ltajrtennis@louisianatennis.com requesting to appeal by Monday
morning. If you are with another state please contact your local Junior
Director.
10u Court, Racquet, and Balls
Boys and
Girls 10s Green Level 1 will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low
Compression Balls. The racquet size is up to 29".
Boys and
Girls 10s Orange Level 1 and 2 will play on the 60 foot court using Orange Low
Compression balls. The racquet size is up to 25”.
The
required scoring format for 10s singles matches, shall be the best of two short
sets - Ad Scoring (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak
(first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak
(first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.
For more information
about the YPP click here
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TIMELINE
ALL
TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
Sunday, 6/24 at 11:59PM CST: Deadline to register for this
tournament or withdraw. To withdraw go to the tournament website (you are here
right now), click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your
screen, then click "WITHDRAW". If you do not know your Confirmation
#, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below the
"withdraw" link. We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself.
Monday, 6/25: Entries processed
Tuesday, 6/26: Draws posted
Wednesday, 6/27: Tournament play begins
Thursday, 6/28: Final day of the tournament. All play
concludes that day.
*Draws
will be updated, at the very least, at the conclusion of each day. Please
continue to checks draws/match times on this site.
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TOURNAMENT EVALUATION
Please fill out the Tournament Evaluation form on your Tennis Tournament
experience. To complete this form, more
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WITHDRAWS
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to
the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT
REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. From there you can
withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate
Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you
must do this yourself. You will lose the entry fee if you do not withdraw
online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately
contact the tournament director to withdraw from the tournament. You must fax
or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is ENTER EMAIL and
the fax is ENTER NUMBER. If the player is not playing because of an injury or
illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness
from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the
tournament. There are No refunds if withdrawing after registration closes.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must
see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee. Do not tell just anyone
at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head
Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT
ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an
injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury
or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of
the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.
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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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