Tournament Reports
Entry Fee Report - $0 means you owe nothing. Withdrawn Players By Event Boys 14s Ordered Alternates Boys 16s Ordered Alternates
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AWARDS
AND THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS GO TO:
MOLLY O'KONIEWSKI
ALEX CALLOTT
We thank you for your positive and patient attitudes through the rain delay and the addition of doubles. Obviously it would have been much easier on the staff, volunteers and officials to cancel portions of the event due to the 6 hour rain delay. However, our goal was to allow players the opportunity to earn points. Thank you for coming and we look forward to having you all here in the future.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
The Following People MUST get their Birth Certificates on File with the Southern Office:
Blanchard Charles, Cooke Clay, Radcliff Julia Darby, Foster Elizabeth, McCollum Nolan F., Touliatos Preston D., St. Amant Sadey, Causey Carly, Livingston Christopher, McMinn Erin, Green Brooks K., Fischer Arielle, Willis Hope, Kent Mia Elizabeth, Kent Daruis, Wasden Alexander M., Eaves Carter Scott, Looney Miriam Grace, Miller Spencer, Miller Anna
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office.
Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file.
If your name does not appear here please fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
AT THIS POINT YOU NEED TO BRING IT TO THE TOURNAMENT AS WELL AS FAXING TO THE SOUTHERN OFFICE.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- EVERYONE ENTERED IN DOUBLES WILL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT
- Remeber that there will be a full day of play on Monday - Parents be prepared for your child to do well this just may be the tournament they make it to the final round of play!
- This is a Southern Level 2 Tournament and a National Level 4 Tournament
- You CANNOT enter Two (2) Divisions in a Southern Championship
- If you enter doubles, you may enter a different age division than your singles.
- The Selection Process DOES NOT include the selection of 1/8 from the Younger Age Group in a Southern Championship
- Singles Play will start on Saturday
- The Format of Play for Singles is a 64 Draw, Full Feed-In Consolation through the Quarterfinals, with a 3/4 Playoff in the Main Draw.
- The Scoring for Main Draw Singles is Best 2 of 3 Sets and the Scoring for Singles Consolation is a Tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
- We have added Doubles Events and a Day to the Tournament
- The Format of Play for Doubles is a 32 Draw, Single Elimination with a 3rd/4th Playoff
- The Scoring for Doubles is an 8-game Proset
- Airlines into Mobile include: American, U.S. Air, Delta, and Continental.
- Airport is called Mobile Regional Airport. Pensacola, FL and Gulfport, MS have airports within an hour from Mobile
- Mobile is in the Central Time Zone
- Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you might have.
- Email any other questions to novak49@comcast.net
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DOUBLES
PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES COMPETITORS LIST FOR YOUR NAME
If you are supposed to be entered and your name is not present, email me - novak49@comcast.net
If you are not supposed to be entered and your name is present, email me - novak49@comcast.net
If you are supposed to be paired with someone specific, email me - novak49@comcast.net
Remember, that the Doubles Event is just as important as the Singles Event. If you do not show up for your match, you will be penalized. An excuse like "I did not know my Mom signed me up for Doubles" is not acceptable - LOOK AT THE COMPETIORS LIST, PLEASE.
Last opportunity to sign up for doubles, withdraw from doubles, or add a partner is Tueday 4/29/08 at NOON. Please note that you are responsible for entering or withdrawing from doubles as well as finding a partner. If you do not have a partner by 4/29 at Noon, we will do our best to assign you one. However, if there is an odd number of entries, there are no guarantees. Any alternates that were selected to play singles, will have to notify me if you want to play doubles.
The sooner you provide us with accurate doubles information, the sooner we can prepare and post the Doubles Draw. Thank you for your cooperation.
DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN FRIDAY 5/2/08 AT 5:00 pm. The Round of 32 and the Round of 16 will be played on Friday. EVERYONE IN DOUBLES WILLL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT. Saturday, the Quarterfinals will be played at 8:00 am.
If you enter doubles, you may enter a different age division than your singles.
DOUBLES SELECTION POLICIES
Players not selected for singles will not be selected for doubles.*
Players selected for doubles will be entered in this order:
· Players selected for singles in the same age group
· Players selected for singles in any age group
· Players not selected for singles*
· Players applying for doubles only*
*Players not in singles, must contact the Tournament Director via email if you want to play doubles.
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ENTRY FEE
Please Check the "Tournament Entry Fee Owed Report" when posted to make sure your fee has been paid. There will be several Credit Card Failures and many new Late Entries that will have to overnight the entry fee. We cannot accept credit cards after the initial selection process. YOU HAVE TO OVERNIGHT YOUR FEE - THERE ARE NO EXCEPTIONS. It is not about the money, it is about your intent to participate in the tournament - there will be many alternates wanting your spot. The Fee is $61 Made Payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. Thank you for your cooperation.
Some of you have sent in your waivers and it is also listed on this report. If you have an "S" in the Waiver column, it means I have received your Signed Waiver.
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MEDICAL RELEASE WAIVER
Medical Release Forms have to be completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Parents, please do not send your child without this form completed. Print it now to save time and frustration later. This form has to be completed in order to check in.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal before Friday 4/18 11:59 pm Central Time
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". 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.
Withdrawal after Friday 4/18
You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is novak49@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 345-1863. You will receive a refund, but it may take 4-6 weeks.
Withdrawal after Friday 4/25
You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is novak49@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 345-1863. You will receive a penalty unless you have a documented medical excuse faxed to us at the time of withdrawal. You will not receive a refund no matter the excuse.
Defaulting during the tournament
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Refeee in person, it will be counted as a "No Show." No telephone withdrawals will be accepted. You must see the Head Referee in person or it will be counted as a "No Show" which carries 5 suspension points.
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TIMELINE
- ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
- 4/18 Fri - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
- 4/19 Sat - by Midnight Southern will send the Selection List
- 4/20 Sun - 5:00 pm Selection List will be posted to the Tournament Website.
- 4/21 Mon - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 24 hours to respond
- 4/25 Fri - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund.
- 4/28 Mon - 8:00 am The first Alternate that we reach verbally will be offered any open spot
- 4/29 Tue - Noon ABSOLUTE DEADLINE TO MAKE DOUBLES CHANGES!
- 4/30 Wed - Anyone withdrawing from doubles after this time will receive a penalty.
- 5/1 Thu - 8:00 pm Singles and Doubles First Match Times will be posted, anyone withdrawing from singles after this time will receive a penalty
- 5/2 Fri - 2:00-4:30 pm Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center for Doubles Players
- 5/2 Fri - 4:30-10:00 pm Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center for remaining Singles Players
- 5/2 Fri - 5:00 pm Doubles Matches begin, two rounds will be played
- 5/2 Fri - 6:00-9:00 pm Dinner will be served for participants and their guests at Mobile Tennis Center
- 5/3 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Doubles continues at 8:00 am, Singles to follow
- 5/4 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Singles continues at 8:00 am, Doubles to follow
- 5/5 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am at the Mobile Tennis Center
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DRESS CODE
For the Boys:
Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related.
No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline.
Shirts must be worn at all times.
Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones.
Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs
For the Girls:
Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related.
Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones.
The bottom of you Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirts or shorts.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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THE CODE
In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow The Code.
If you have never read it, please do so.
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FACILITY RULES
The Mobile Tennis Center uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA.
Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players.
The list below indicates the Facility Behavior Rules:
- No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled.
- No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled.
- No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled.
- No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises includes parking lots, bathrooms, and anywhere within 30 feet of a tennis court.
Verbal rules apply to any lang-uage. We have officials on sight that are fluent in many lang-uages.
Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to a Code Violation and will receive suspension points.
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MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 10:00 pm for your convenience. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time, for no other reason than your children need proper rest.
For those of you that "just can't make it by that time" need to do the following:
1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid by Friday night - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report
2. Fax in your Medical Release Waiver with your cell phone numbers & hotel info to 251/345-1863
3. Show up 30 minutes before your match time if you are playing at the Mobile Tennis Center. If you are playing at another site, you will have to check in at the Mobile Tennis Center before you go to the other site. Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament.
4. Those of you playing 8:00 am matches at the Mobile Tennis Center will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.
On Saturday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their matchtimes. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Friday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers. We will be here until 10:00 pm on Friday. Remember that Eastern Time Zone people will gain an hour.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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MATCH CHECK-IN - VERY IMPORTANT!
NEW RULE FOR MATCH CHECK IN:
Regulation IV.A.2 now states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time."
THIS MEANS, IF THERE IS 1 OPEN COURT AT 10:00 AND THERE ARE 3 MATCHES TO PUT ON THE REFEREE WILL START THE CLOCK FOR LATENESS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT CHECKED IN FOR 10:00 - EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH COURTS FOR ALL 3 MATCHES.
1. The first matches of each day will report directly to the court at 7:45, and balls will be on the court. Matches should begin promptly at 8:00 a.m..
2. For all matches after 8:00, please get in a single-file line at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for 10:00. Please go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. before you check in.
3. Once you have checked in, please stay near the tournament desk until we tell you the court assignment. You must be where you can hear us call your name after you check in.
4. We will be watching the clock for lateness. Please do not ask us if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only worry about your own timeliness.
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SITES
ALL MATCHES WILL BE AT THE MOBILE TENNIS CENTER
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PRACTICE COURTS
We will only use Mobile Tennis Center (56 courts) for matches. This site will open at 6:30 am. You must be off the court by 7:45 am. There will be 4 courts All Day at the Mobile Tennis Center on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for practice.
Cottage Hill Tennis Center in Medal of Honor Park (10 courts). We will not use this site for matches, Practice Courts will open at 7:00 am. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls. If it is busy, you can only have the court for 45 minutes.
Lyons Park Tennis Center (5 courts) will be available for practice at no charge on Saturday and Sunday. This site will open at 7:00 am. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls. If it is busy, you can only have the court for 45 minutes.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
The Official Tournament Ball is the Wilson U.S. Open Ball. We will have balls for sale in the Pro Shop.
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TRAINER
There will be a trainer on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine, even to adults. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc.
Plan on HOT temperatures and start hydrating now. Temperatures could be 60 - 85 degrees, so pack for hot and cool weather.
If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest that you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by Saturday 3/15 at 1:00 pm central time, you may incur suspension points for leaving.
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PRO SHOP
We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off sale merchandise.
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STRINGER
There will be an Experienced Stringer at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $12. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer Match Play DVDs, Match Analysis DVDs, College Videos, and more. What an EXCELLENT teaching tool (and a WONDERFUL keepsake too)!!! SEEING IS BELIEVING. Visit http://www.high-techtennis.com/Tournament_News.htm and then contact us (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to make a reservation or to get more information. We have five cameras...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. :)
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PHOTOGRAPHER
Official Photographer is Your Game Face
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Psychologist, Jorge A. Valverde, PhD
Free 20-Minute Mental Toughness Consultation
Dr. Jorge Valverde, a renowned psychologist who has developed a specialized system to train the minds of tennis players in a positive and effective way, will be providing 20-minute free consultations (compliments of the Tournament Chairman) for players, parents and coaches. This is an excellent opportunity for players who want to develop mental toughness.
Dr. Valverde graduated from the University of Kansas with a Doctoral dissertation research on the mental preparation of highly ranked tennis players. He has served as sport psychologist for numerous tennis academies and universities throughout the US, Mexico, Poland and South America. He has also worked with many elite players such as Luke Jensen, French Open Doubles Champion, 1993 Anna Lenna Groenefeld, number one junior player in the world in 2003 and ranked as high as 14 in the WTA Meghann Shaughnessy, ranked as high as 11 in the WTA, Timothy Neillly, Orange Bowl Boys’ 18s Champion, Tim Smyczek, singles Semi Finalist at Wimbledon 2005, Kim Couts, 2006 Girls 18s Easter Bowl Champion, Gabriel Flores, 2006 Boy’s 14 Winter National Finalist, Ashley Weinhold, 2007 Girls18’s Super National Hard Court Champion, Stephanie Vidov, World Junior Tennis Champion, 2007, and Grayson Goldin, 2008 Boys's 12 USTA Spring National Championships Champion, in singles and doubles.
Please call Dr. Valverde to set up your free-20 minute consultation at (785) 979-1264 or visit his web site: www.bmentallytough.com Email: valverdeinfo@aol.com
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VISIT MOBILE
For Area Maps and Attractions, Click Here:
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us by offering this contact information.
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ALTERNATES
CONTACT INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to notify me of your most current contact information. I will call the phone numbers given by TennisLink to notify you of the opportunity to enter. I will not try to contact you by the email address given by TennisLink this has proven to be unsuccessful. I will only communicate with you by email if you first contact me. Please email to novak49@comcast.net or fax to (251) 345-1863 your contact info.
ORDERED ALTERNATES REPORT
This is the order alternates will replace any withdrawals (This report will be posted after selections.)
POINT OF NO RETURN
It is your duty to notify us if you have reached the "point of no return" for travelling. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moments notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternates list if you know you cannot travel. I have to contact alternates in order, even though it may be the night before the tournament and you are in Kentucky. We cannot know someones intent until you tell us. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, we assume you can still attend.
ENTRY FEE
Because you were not selected in the initial process, we cannot process your credit card. If you are offered a spot, you will have to overnight your entry fee - Check made payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. Your acceptance is not final until entry fee has been received. Then entry fee is $61.
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HOTELS
Ask for Special Tennis Rate for the Southern Spring Closed Tennis Tournament
Please try to stay at a Tournament Hotel. The following hotels support the tournaments which enable us to provide more for the participants.
Please Note:
1. Get a confirmation number for your reservation.
2. Book Early.
3. If you have to cancel, do so within 72 hours of arrival date so you will not be charged.
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MOBILE MARRIOTT
3101 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
MOBILE, AL 36609
Phone: (251) 476-6400
Rate: $95
Block: 100 Rooms Block Release Date: 4/25/07
For Driving Directions click here:
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HAMPTON INN - PROVIDENCE
525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251/776-5866 Phone
251/776-5887 Fax
Rate $104 and $124 per night
Shuttle to Mobile Tennis Center
Block: 40 Rooms Block Release: 4/18/07
For Driving Directions click here:
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HOLIDAY INN - BELLINGRATH
5465 Highway 90 West
Mobile, AL 36619
(251) 666-5600 Phone
Rate: $89 per night
Block: 20 Block Release Date: 4/11/08
Only 12 minutes from Tennis Center via interstate
6:00am full Breakfast Buffet in restaurant for $8.95
Complimentary “Grab and Go” breakfast (breakfast bar, piece of fruit, and bottled water)
Near Subway, Ruby Tuesday, and various other chain restaurants in area
Complimentary Cardio exercise room, outdoor pool and Jacuzzi.
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QUALITY INN & SUITES
150 I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 343-4949
Rate: $74
Click here for Hotel
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES I-65 by HILTON
1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-4007
Rate: $139
Click here for Hotel
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FAIRFIELD INN by MARRIOTT
950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 316-0029
Rate: $104
Click here for Hotel
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-5200
Rate: $139
Click here for Hotel
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RESIDENCE INN by MARRIOTT
950 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 304-0570
Rate: $144, $149
Click here for Hotel
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TOWNE PLACE SUITES by MARRIOTT
1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 345-9588
Rate: $124, $159
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CAR RENTAL
Reservations are made by going to the Enterprises Website: www.enterprise.com
Enter the discount code 55R4175, the password is MOB.
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