USTA Florida Return to Play Recommendations
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7:00PM TOURNAMENT STATUS/THIS TOURNAMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED
IN LIGHT OF THE HEIGHTENED CONCERNS AND THE FAST CHANGING ENVIRONMENT SURROUNDING TROPICAL STROM ISAIS, THE CITY OF PLANTATION HAS DECIDED TO CANCEL THIS TOURNAMENT. PLEASE NOTE THAT YOUR CREDIT CARD HAS NOT BEEN CHARGED AND I WILL DO MY BEST EFFORT TO RESCHEDULE THIS EVENT LATER ON THIS YEAR. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING AND STAY SAFE AND HEALTHY!
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AUGUST 8-10, 2020 USTA/UTR REEL TENNIS OPEN CIRCUIT 9 (PRIZE MONEY TOURNAMENT)
FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER 9101 NW 2nd St., PLANTATION, FLORIDA 33324
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***DEADLINE IS 7/30/20 8:00PM***
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, THE DEADLINE IS 7/30/20 8:00PM. NO REGISTRATION WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THE DEADLINE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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***ATTENTION PLAYERS/PLEASE READ TOURNAMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES***
EVERYONE MUST READ AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE TOURNAMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES BY CLICKING "MORE INFO". THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT SAFE
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(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Check-In ***Mandatory for All Players*** by July 31 at 9 PM***
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices. In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents and coaches, we will use a Hybrid version Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. We will text players when to check-in at the on-site Tournament Desk in the player's lounge, which will include markers on where to stand (min. 6' apart). Please click the "more info" link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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MEN'S & WOMEN'S OPEN PRIZE MONEY
Prize Money based on entries in MEN'S & WOMEN'S Singles with a minimum of 16 players for payout ($15.00 per player goes to Prize Money).
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UNIVERSAL TENNIS RATING TOURNAMENT
Universal Tennis Ratings provide tennis players worldwide a common scale to determine their level of play. The 16-level scale (from beginners to elite world-class professionals), precisely and reliably determines individual players’ ratings based on actual match results without regard for age, gender or where the matches are played. The Universal Tennis website allows visitors to view more than three million tennis results. College Tennis coaches utilize UTR ratings for recruiting, for scouting opponents, and also to track the levels of their current players. The ITA currently uses UTR ratings to assist with selections and seedings for select regional and national events.
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WELCOME TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is one of the premier public facility in the country with 26 lighted clay courts and 2 hard courts. It is the site of the USTA Orange Bowl International Championships, ITF Tournament, USTA Girls 14 Clay Court National Championships and several other USTA tournaments.
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REEL TENNIS
For all your tennis needs: Reel Tennis 11306 W State Rd 84, Davie, Fl., 33325. Phone Number: 954-474-1780.
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
The tournament phone number will be 754-422-0120.
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SEEDINGS
This is a USTA Florida Sanctioned tournament. Seedings will be based in this order: ATP/WTA Rankings and then your UTR Rating will be used. Please text me (754-422-0120) or send me an email (francis@tennis-tournaments.org) with your ATP/WTA Ranking. Please note this must me done BEFORE the DEADLINE.
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ACADEMIES, GROUPS & FAMILIES
If you are playing with a training partner, academy team or group, please advise the Tournament Director IN ADVANCE so you can be split up in the draw. Please text me (754-422-0120) or send me an email (francis@tennis-tournaments.org) with names. Please note this must be done BEFORE the DEADLINE.
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MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION FORMAT FOR OPEN & NTRP DIVISIONS
The MAIN DRAW for the Men's & Women's Open will be 2 SETS with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER FOR THE 3RD SET with a 3 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd & 3rd set. The CONSOLATION DRAW Men's & Women's Open will be 2 out of 3 (1st to 4 win by 2 Games) Sets using ADD scoring. A Set Tiebreak (1st to 7 win by 2 pts) when a set reaches 4 - 4 with a 3 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd & 3rd set and will be done via cell phone to follow social distancing guidelines. For NTRP divisions, the MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION will be 2 SETS with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER FOR THE 3RD SET with a 3 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd & 3rd set and will be done via cell phone to follow social distancing guidelines. Please advise the tournament director if you plan to play Consolation at the end of your 1st Match within 20 MINUTES preferably at the tournament desk. FAILURE TO ADVICE THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF YOUR DESIRE TO PLAY CONSOLATION within 20 minutes WILL RESULT AS A DEFAULT IN THE CONSOLATION DRAW. Please note the scoring format can be changed during the tournament at the discretion of the tournament director especially when it's due to inclement weather.
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TOURNAMENT RULES
AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THEIR MATCH, BOTH PLAYERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REPORT THEIR SCORES TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK AND MAKE SURE IT'S ACCURATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE ONCE THE INITIAL SCORE IS RECORDED.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is located in Plantation between Pine Island and Nob Hill (If your going West on Broward Boulevard make a Right on Central Park Drive and if your going East on Broward Boulevard make a Left on Central Park Drive). DO NOT USE MAPQUEST.
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REFUND & WITHDRAW
They will be NO REFUND or CREDIT after the tournament deadline. If you need to WITHDRAW, please go to EDIT REGISTRATION prior to the DEADLINE.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, July 30, 2020 8:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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