This tournament is not sanctioned and will not count for ranking by the governing organization.
Saturday 10:58 Update
The courts are drying and with a little sun and wind we will be playing as noted below--some patience may be required on everyone's part due to slow drying courts. We will be adjusting the format slightly to get the matches moving a bit quicker--the format for all matches will now be first to 6 games, no ad scoring, 7 point tiebreaker at 6-6. Please note that there will be no "warm-up" courts available at JPII HS as we will be using all of the courts for matches. Your nearest practice courts will be at Plano Senior HS or Vines HS in Plano.
If you have a match scheduled for 8:00-8:45 AM Check in at 1:00 PM 9:00-9:45 AM Check in at 1:45 PM 10-10:45 AM Check in at 2:15 PM All others Check in at 2:30 PM
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Saturday 8:19 Update
The rain delay continues...no matches will start before 12 noon today and there will be another update at 11:00 AM. Looks like once it finally stops raining it's going to be a pretty nice day for a tennis tournament. Thanks for your patience.
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Saturday 6:36 AM Update
Due to the rain and wet courts we are officially under a "rain delay". Stay home, relax, enjoy breakfast with your family--and you might event watch some recordings of the new #1 player in the world--Roger Federer. We'll post another update at 8:30 AM with additional information. Please note that no matches will start before 10:00 AM.
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Ace Tennis Services DPTA Junior Circuit Tournament--Here's What You Need To Know!
Here's what you need to know about this Saturday's DPTA Junior Circuit Tournament! 1. All matches will be played at John Paul II High School--a map and directions are provided below. 2. The draws are now posted--find your name in the draw and note your match time. 3. Please check in ready to play 30 minutes before your first match. 4. Please bring ice and water to your matches...and don't forget to wear sunscreen! 5. This is a one-day singles tournament--all players are scheduled to play at least two matches. 6. In the event of icky weather on Saturday (aka rain) check this homepage Saturday morning for updates. 7. If for any reason you are unable to play please withdraw by emailing Sally Frame at sally10s@me.com. 8. And the most important part--have fun!
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All Matches Will Be Played at John Paul II High School East Sports Complex
All matches will be played at John Paul II High School East Sports Complex located at 800 Woodburn Corners, Plano, TX 75075. The courts are NOT located on the main school campus--they are 2 blocks East of the main campus in a beautiful sports complex called the East Sports Complex. Enter the complex off of Plano Parkway (not Coit) and once you have parked enter through the big gates. You'll see a gorgeous baseball field directly in front of you. Turn left and follow the sidewalk past the softball field to the tennis courts. There are restrooms at the entrance to the complex and also by the tennis courts. Please bring ice and water to your matches. Click on the "more info" button below for a Goggle map and directions.
more info
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Volunteer Adults and Older Juniors Needed
If you have some time to help with the tournament (no experience is necessary) your help will be greatly appreciated! Email Sally at sally10s@me.com if you can donate a couple of hours. Tasks would be things like giving out awards to winners, putting matches on court, helping the orange ball players keep score--your "job" would be suited to your skill level and comfort zone. Adults and older juniors are invited to help.
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Get Signed Up For The Ace Tennis Services DPTA Junior Circuit Tournament On Saturday, February 17!
That's right--we'd LOVE for you to play the Ace Tennis Services DPTA Junior Circuit tournament! This event is a one-day Saturday tournament that is open to all juniors--orange, green, and yellow ball players! It's singles only and everyone will get at least 2 matches. Beginners though Challenger level players are invited to play--no USTA qualified Champs or Super Champs are allowed to play. Register online at usta.com and if you have any questions please email Sally Frame at sally10s@me.com. Keep reading all the info on this page--keep scrolling down and read everything, including the notes--and check back for updates!
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Start Times, Sites, and Other FAQs
Your start time and site location will be posted on this tournament homepage on Thursday, February 15 in the evening. Be sure to check the website for your match time and location--you will not be receiving an email or text message with this info. It's smart to check the website frequently for updates to the "Important Information" section and also to see any changes in your match time. This is a singles tournament--no doubles. Everyone is scheduled to play 2 matches on Saturday, February 17. Matches will be played at John Paul II HS and other sites as needed. Balls will be provided for all matches--players are requested to bring water, snacks and ice to each match...and don't forget to wear your sunscreen!
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New for 2018--What Age Group And Division Can You Play?
New for 2018--since the DPTA Junior Circuit is an "unsanctioned" tournament and does not count for ranking in the USTA system, players will now have the option of playing in their USTA age group and ball color OR they have the option of "playing up" one division. For example, if you are required to play orange ball in USTA events you have the option of playing orange or green ball in DPTA Junior Circuit tournaments. If you are a USTA green ball player you may play green ball or "play up" to 12's yellow ball...etc, Please note that when you register online you will be restricted to enter in your USTA age group and division. Enter in that division and then send an email to Walt Williams williamswalt@gmail.com with your request to "play up" one division--Walt will manually make that change for you.
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Do You Need To Be A USTA Member To Play This Event? No! Here's How To To Do It.
You must register online for this tournament, but you do not need to be a paid USTA member as this tournament is "non-sanctioned" and does not count for ranking for USTA purposes. If you are a USTA member, use your membership number to register. If you are not a USTA member you can pay and join as a paid USTA Member OR you can set up a free USTA non-member account. If you have any questions about how to set this up email linkteam@usta.com with your questions. Here's the general idea: 1) Go to usta.com, 2) Click the "Create and Account" button beneath "Do you play in a USTA program, without a USTA Membership? 3) Select the button next to the statement "I am new to TennisLink and want to create a new account" and click NEXT, 4) Complete the required contact information and a USTA Account Number will be issued, 5) This USTA Account Number can be upgraded to a paid membership account at any time.
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This is a non-sanctioned tournament and will not count for USTA Texas ranking points. For more information on USTA Texas junior sanctioned tournaments, please visit www.texas.usta.com
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to USTA Members, USTA Members who have an expired membership and Non-USTA Members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, February 13, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 800051118 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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