Tournament Reports
Players By Event Players By Event ENTRY DEADLINE - NOON EASTERN ON JULY 31ST USTA Medical Release Form
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CONGRATULATIONS TO SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS!
CONGRATULATIONS TO SUMMER COLLINS FOR WINNING THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR GIRLS.
CONGRATULATIONS TO KYLE MAUTNER FROM GREENWICH, CONNECTICUT FOR WINNING THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD FOR THE BOYS!!!!
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CHECK-IN BEGINS 2:00 PM CST ON FRIDAY AUGUST 15/Meeting here 7 pm
There will be an informative meeting with the Tournament Director and Referee on Friday, August 15 at 7:00 PM Central Standard Time. The meeting will be here at Westgate Tennis Center. The Tournament Director and Referee will go over rules, lunch pickups, and things related to our tournament. While it is not mandatory, we encourage everyone to attend. If you will not be arriving in time for checkin and the meeting, please let us know so we can mark you as a late arrival.
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WARM-UP WITH A PRO
There will be limited spaces available to warm-up with a pro from 6:00 - 8:00 am daily at WTC. You may also make arrangements to warm-up with a pro at another site later in the day. Contact us (334-615-3790) to register. Warm-up list will be at front desk daily.
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PARTY/MEETING IS 7:00 PM CST HERE AT WESTGATE TENNIS CENTER
The mandatory meeting will be at Westgate Tennis Center at 7:00 pm. Pizza will be served for all. It is for everyone traveling with you. It is very important that you attend this meeting. You will not be penalized if you don't arrive in time, but be sure to call in and let us know if you can't make it so we can fill you in on details.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite to offer Four Match Recording Packages. Choose the one that's perfect for you! Kids are visual learners ... and video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a wonderful momento). After all, SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING. Visit www.high-techtennis.com and click Services for more information, including samples and prices. Contact Danny or Julie Thiets (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time...We have six digital camcorders...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
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DIRECTIONS from Atlanta to Dothan
From ATLANTA, take Hwy I-85 heading South.
I-185 toward Columbus,
431 S. exit to Phenix City, Al
431 S. through Eufaula, Headland & into Dothan.
At Dothan, turn right at Ross Clark Cir (Hwy 231). Kmart on right.
LANDMARKS on right: Food World, Bondy's Ford)
Next intersect Hwy 231. Go straight, past Cracker Barrel, Hooter's) Turn right at traffic light after Hooter's onto Choctaw St. Go through next traf light (Westgate Pkwy). Go to top of hill. Rec Center-party-ahead. Courts 1 blk-to right.
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DIRECTIONS: From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231
Traveling south from Montgomery on Hwy 231: When approach Dothan, see Solomon Chevrolet on left.
Next is Wal-Mart on left.
When completely past Wal-Mart, turn right at 2nd traffic light onto Westgate Pkwy(Country Corner Shopping Center).
Go approx. 1/2 mile.
Turn right at 2nd traffic light-Choctaw St (Westgate Church of Christ on right corner).
At dead end, Westgate Rec Center is in front of you (Mandatory Mtg/Player Party)
Tennis Courts parking, go 1 block to right.
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DIRECTIONS From Florida, traveling 231 North
Traveling North on Highway 231 from Florida, after you enter Dothan City Limits, see Super Wal-mart on left. Go few more blocks to major intersection, turn left onto Ross Clark Cir. (Holiday Inn South on right)
Travel around circle to intersection with Hwy 84 West. Turn left at 84 West. (Krispy Crème on left at turn.) Go 1 block on 84W & turn right onto Westgate Parkway. Left at 1st traffic light onto Choctaw St. (Church on corner) Dead end-Westgate Center (meeting straight ahead) courts 1 block.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM MAPQUEST, ETC.
If you want to get driving directions online from Map Quest, etc., use the following address as your destination at Westgate Tennis Center: 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, Al 36303. The actual road (Recreation Road) does not show up under those programs as it is just an access road inside Westgate Park. The 604 Whatley Drive is directly across the street and will work online for driving directions.
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LINK TO HOTEL, RESTAURANT & OTHER INFORMATION:
more info
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WEB ADDRESS FOR HOTEL INFORMATION
Link going directly to hotel listings (places to stay) http://www.dothanalcvb.com/stay/
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SIGNED MEDICAL RELEASE REQUIRED
USTA requires a medical release form SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of check-in. Please download and bring this completed form with you or fax to us (334-678-0763) to speed up the registration process. Players are NOT allowed on court without this signed release.
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DOUBLES
Only players who enter doubles at WTC are eligible to play doubles. Players have until 9:00am Saturday, Feb 16 (first day of play) to sign up for doubles. Doubles will begin the first day.
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES: EMAIL US YOUR DAYTIME CONTACT NUMBER & EMAIL!
Alternates - Please email us your daytime contact phone number & an email that you check regularly so we can contact you promptly about a position opening up for you. (E-mail to cmckissack@dothan.org)
If we call you about getting in, we will need a VISA or MASTER CARD number & expiration date. (We are NOT set up for American Express.) USTA does not forward contact information or credit card information for security reasons. Thanks!
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SITES
Play will be at multiple sites for the first 2 days. The sites are Westgate Tennis Center (WTC) and Dothan Country Club (DCC).
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FREE PLAYER LUNCHES DAILY
Players will receive a free lunch daily during the tournament. Juice, bagels, coffee, fruit & other breakfast goodies will be available each morning at both sites. Also, trail mix & fruit will be available all during the tournament.
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PRACTICE COURTS
There is no charge for practice courts. Courts are available for players on days leading up to the tournament. On tournament mornings, free practice courts are available from 6:00 - 7:20am daily at Westgate Tennis Center. During the day when all the courts are being used for matches, there are practice courts available at other locations. You will be given directions to those in your gift bag. NO practice courts at Dothan Country Club.
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LINKS FOR HOTELS, MAPS, & RESTAURANTS!! dothanalcvb.com
Get listings of all Dothan hotels, restaurants and other information about the area from the Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau online at www.dothanalcvb.com.
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AIR TRAVEL
AIRLINE INFORMATION http://www.dothanalcvb.com/transprt.htm Dothan's local airport is the Dothan Regional Airport (334-983-8100). Delta Airlines connects into Dothan. Most people connect to Dothan through Atlanta, Georgia or Tallahassee, Florida. Contact the airport for additional information. DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO WTC From Dothan Regional Airport, follow Napier Field Road south to Highway 231 and turn left onto Highway 231 south. (Solomon Chevrolet will be on your left.) Then follow directions "From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231) to WTC. It takes about 15 minutes to drive from airport to Westgate Tennis Center. Dothan Area Airport website is http://www.flydothan.com/about.htm
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Boys and Girls SINGLES is a Full Feed-In draw through the quarters with a 3rd & 4th place playoff. Play will be the best 2 of 3 tiebreak sets.
DOUBLES is an 8-game pro set with a set tiebreak (first to 7 by 2) at 8 games all.
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LATE ENTRIES WELCOME UNTIL DRAW MADE TODAY (8-11)- CALL 334-793-0399
Late entries are welcome up to our 64 draw. Call Carol at 334-793-0399. We need the name, usta number, visa or master card number and expiration date, address, city, state and day time contact number. You may email entry to cmckissack@dothan.org with your information. Be sure to give us a daytime contact number. If you don't want to email your credit card information, you can call that in to me.
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This is a USTA Southern Section Level 2
Tournament.
For entry, contact Tournament Director.
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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 31, 2008 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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