Notes
Monday 9 am Update
We are pushing matches back 1 hour.
All matches will start at 11 am.
Thank you,
Mike Baugh
Sun 8 am Update-Matches are suspended 2 hours due
to rain.All suspended matches will resume on Sunday at 11
am.All unplayed matches are 2 hours after scheduled match
time.Please check the website for updates on
conditions.Thank you,Mike 812-259-0321
Sat 6 pm Update-
Matches are suspended due to rain.
All suspended matches will resume on Sunday at 9 am.
All unplayed matches are as scheduled.
Please check the website for updates on conditions.
Thank you,
Mike 812-259-0321
10 and Under-
Players will play in a Round Robin Pool Format.
1st place in each group will play in a Final Round Robin with each
of the other 1st place finishers.
2nd place in each group will play in a Final Round Robin with each
of the other 2nd place finishers.
Those Final Round times are not listed, but will be played at the
completion of the Pool Play.
Hotel Information:
Here is the link for the Fairfield Inn & Suites Clearwater for
109 USD - 119 USD per night
https://www.marriott.com/events/start.mi?id=1574438476125&key=GRP
Tournament will be held at Countryside Country Club.
Countryside Country Club
3001 Countryside Blvd
Clearwater, FL 33761
Check-in will be on the deck area, north of the Tennis Pro
Shop. Please arrive 15 minuets before your scheduled match time.
Once checked in, your match maybe started depending on court
availability. The Point Penalty System Schedule for lateness will
be enforced. You may find the Point Penalty System in the USTA
Friend at Court (Link Below).
2018 FRIEND at COURT - HANDBOOK of TENNIS RULES and
REGULATIONS
https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/20180119_2018FAC-full.links.pdf
Ball- Penn Marathon balls will be used for all yellow ball
divisions.
ALL DRAWS WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY, December 20th
Please be sure to bring water/Gatorade/ice.
There are water fountains on the courts and an ice machine located
in the breezeway by the Pro Shop.
TIPS FOR PLAYERS
1-Introduce yourself to your opponent.
2-Call the balls & score out loud throughout the match. Your
parents or other watching can't help you with the score.
3-Before serving, be sure that your opponent is ready to
play.
4-Be courteous. Talk quietly. Don't walk across the back of another
court to get a ball until the players finish the point.
5-Keep a positive attitude in the game. Don't stall, pout or
complain. Never throw your racquet.
6-No cell phones are allowed on the court.
7-Have a good match!
Don't forget to report the score, give the balls back and find out
your next match time.
TIPS FOR PARENTS
1-Parents must not talk to players during the match.
2-No player may receive any form of coaching by any person while
the match is in progress. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd set
and match tiebreak but the player cannot leave the court.
3-No abusive behavior is permitted toward a tournament official or
player by parents, relatives, coaches, or other persons associated
with the player.
4-Accept the players' line calls, whether you believe they are
correct or not. Clap for good shots on both sides and be
particularly careful not to clap for mistakes (e.g. double
faults).
5-Parents should enjoy the company of other parents and support all
players.
6-Let your child play the match and have fun.
7-Enjoy the match!
NO SMOKING
As a ClubCorp facility, no smoking is allowed at Countryside
Country Club Tennis Center.
AWARDS - Champion, Finalist, Cons Champion and
Finalist
REFUNDS - No refunds will be given after the entry
deadline.
SPECTATORS
Although there is some seating near the courts, spectators may want
to bring chairs for more comfortable viewing, around the fence
line. Players and tournament staff are the only ones permitted on
the court.
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, December 18, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 150084819 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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