Draws for Sunday are Posted
Play for Sunday will be regular 2 of 3 sets with a 10 point tiebreaker, except for the Girls 16s. The Girls 16s will still use short sets so that the round robin can be completed.
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Lunch Rescheduled:
The plans for Hamburger lunch at the LCRC now are to move it to lunch on Sunday at 11:00-1:00
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Match Sites
All matches will be played at Lake Charles Racquet Club
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Draws are now Posted!!
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Sites:
Lake Charles Racquet Club (LCRC) 870 W Bayou Pines Dr Lake Charles, LA 70601
Lake Charles Ward 3 Power Centre (Ward 3) 3210 Power Centre Pkwy Lake Charles, LA 70607
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Players Lunch on Saturday, April 7th, 2018
We will be having a players lunch at Lake Charles Racquet Club from 11am-2pm on Saturday.
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Warm-up Partner:
For warm-up with teaching professional and ex-college player, please call Meyer Schwartzberg at 337-540-8237.
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PLEASE BE PREPARED TO PLAY FRIDAY AFTERNOON NO EARLIER THAN 5:00!!
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FRIDAY VOLUNTARY CHECK-IN:
We will have check-in Friday afternoon 4:00-7:00pm at Lake Charles Racquet Club!! you can turn in your player waiver form and grab your tournament t-shirt. If unable to make it, you can turn your player waiver form in at your first match site. Your tournament t-shirt will be available all tournament long at Lake Charles Racquet Club. Please print your waiver at home and fill out if possible. Thank you!!
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MATCH CHECK-IN:
Match Check-in will 30 minutes before your first match at your match site. If you did not go to the voluntary check-in Friday afternoon at Lake Charles Racquet Club. please bring your player waiver.
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Practice Courts:
Practice courts during the tournament - Barbe High School and MsNeese State University. These courts are public courts and are first come first serve to the general public.
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FORMAT OF PLAY/SCORING OF PLAY!!
Draw format in Singles - Modified Feed in Consolation, limited to 32 players Draw format in Doubles - Single Elimination, limited to 16 teams
All main draw and consolation singles matches (divisions 12-18s) will play 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. 10 & UNDER!! 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 Main Draw to catch up after weather delays. Doubles scoring will be an 8 game pro set, 7 point tiebreaker at 8 all.
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FIRST TIME TOURNAMENT PLAYERS AND PARENTS:
Please contact Megan Preusch at the LTA office at 225-769-0337 or by email ltairtennis@louisianatennis.com for any questions you may have. You may also click on this link: http://nebula.wsimg.com/3d9311d772f70e29cfbcecbb140cdd2e?AccessKeyId=E752D9D8E962A543AAC9&disposition=0&alloworigin=1
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NO LATE ENTRIES!!
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DOUBLES!!
You must play in the same age division in doubles that you sign up for in Singles!! You will not be put in the doubles draw if you signup for a different age division as singles!!! Must signup with your partner. In Orange Level 1 and 2 doubles, you will receive no stars or trophies. In Green Level 1 doubles, you will not receive stars or trophies, but you will receive Southern and Louisiana Standing points. Please check the Competitor's List to verify you have the correct Doubles Status: -if you are showing correctly on the Competitor's List, then you have nothing else to do. -if you are showing as entered in doubles and do not want to play, please email to have your name taken off. - if you are not showing as entered in doubles and should be, please email to have your name added. -if you have a partner and it is not showing, please email your partner's name.
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DRESS CODE:
Proper tennis attire
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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. Click Here: http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets638/15/southern parent and junior medical release 0113.pdf
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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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10 & Under YPP
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".
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Withdrawal:
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. If player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of injury of 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!!!
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Hotel Info
The Hampton Inn Lake Charles will be the host hotel for this tournament. Please call the hotel directly at 337-480-6443 to reserve a room. Please let them know you arte here for the tennis tournament to receive a discount. You need to make a reservation by 3/22/2018 to get a discounted rate
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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 Monday, April 2, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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