USTA Florida Return to Play Recommendations
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MONDAY'S SCHEDULE
MONDAY'S SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PLAY, PLEASE TEXT ME @ 754-422-0120 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO I CAN ADVISE YOUR OPPONENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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MEN'S OPEN CONSOLATION DRAW/PLEASE NOTE THAT A NEW TAB WITH A NEW DRAW HAS BEEN CREATED ON THE TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE
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***ATTENTION PLAYERS AND GUESTS (ENFORCEMENT OF TOURNAMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES)***
1-1 PLAYER/1 GUEST (NO ONE ELSE WILL BE ALLOWED AT THE TENNIS CENTER FOR THE REST OF THIS TOURNAMENT) 2-PER BROWARD COUNTY REGULATIONS AND THE CITY OF PLANTATION, EVERYONE MUST WEAR A MASK. OFFENDERS WILL BE ASKED TO LEAVE THE FACILITY 3-MAKE SURE YOU ARE PRACTICING SOCIAL DISTANCING DURING YOUR TIME AT THE TENNIS CENTER THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION AND UNDERSTANDING
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3:15PM LIGHTNING DELAY/ALL PLAYERS AND GUESTS MUST WAIT IN THEIR CARS AND WAIT FOR THE ALL CLEAR (3 BLASTS)
WE ARE WAITING FOR THE ALL CLEAR. ALL MATCHES THAT ARE IN PROGRESS YOU MUST WAIT IN YOUR CAR TO GO BACK ON COURT. ALL OTHERS MATCHES HAVE A 1 HOUR DELAY FROM THE ORIGINAL START TIME
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MANDADORY VIRTUAL PRE-TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN/WE WILL NOT BE USING THE MATCH TENNIS APP THIS WEEKEND
PLEASE NOTE YOU MUST COMPLETE THE MANDATORY VIRTUAL PRE-TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN BEFORE YOUR 1ST MATCH AND WE WILL NOT BE USING THE MATCH TENNIS APP THIS WEEKEND SO YOU WILL NEED TO REPORT TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS (PLEASE READ)
DURING THE TOURNAMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE FOR WEATHER REPORTS AND UPDATED DRAWS For updated weather details and/or possible match delays, please check the TennisLink website instead of calling. Updates will be listed on the tournament homepage. DO NOT check the times listed on the draws, as those times will only be changed in the evening (if applicable), not during the day. In addition any questions going forward regarding this tournament, you must contact Dan Debruyne directly either by cell 954-534-2508 or by email DDeBruyne@plantation.org.
1-Mandatory Pre-Tournament Virtual Check-In and Signing Waiver by July 7 9:00PM on the Match Tennis App https://www.matchtennisapp.com/baseapp/tourncheckin.html?us=15180&tourn_id=51179&code=FL-51179 2-Check-In 20 minutes before your mach at the tournament desk 3-Once your match is called, you will need to report to the player's lounge (4 player maximum/wear a mask and follow the markers 6' apart) before you go to your assigned court, get a temperature check and grab a can of balls (odd or even). If you are planning to play Consolation keep your can of balls as you will use it for your match. 4-Once your match is complete you will need to go to the tournament desk, report your score and check the accuracy, make sure the time of your next match and indicate your desire to play consolation if this was your 1st round match
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ENTRY FEE (ZELLE ONLY)
PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CREDIT CARD WAS DECLINED OR YOU REGISTERED LATE A PAYMENT OF $65 THROUGH ZELLE @ 754-422-0120 (OPEN DIVISION) OR $48.88 (N.T.R.P. DIVISION) MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO YOUR 1ST MATCH
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***DEADLINE IS 8/6/20 8:00PM***
PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, THE DEADLINE IS 8/6/20 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 August 7 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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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 954-534-2508
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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 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, August 6, 2020 8:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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