Tournament Reports
Entry Fee Owed Report - $0 Means you owe Nothing Boys 14s Ordered Alternates Boys 16s Ordered Alternates Boys 18s Ordered Alternates Withdrawn Players By Event Girls 18s Ordered Alternates Girls 14s Ordered Alternates Boys 12s Ordered Alternates
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TIMELINE
- ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
- 10/26 Sun - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
- 10/27 Mon - By 8:00 pm Selection Lists will be posted to the Tournament Website
- 10/28 Tue - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 24 hours to respond
- 10/31 Fri - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund.
- 11/1 Sat - 8:00 am Alternates will now have 6 hours to respond
- 11/4 Tue - 8:00 am The first Alternate we reach will be offered any open spot
- 11/6 Thu - 8:00 pm First Match Times posted, anyone withdrawing after this time will receive a penalty
- 11/7 Fri - 9:00 am Draws Posted
- 11/7 Fri - 5:00-9:30 pm Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center
- 11/7 Fri - 6:00-9:00 pm Dinner will be served for participants and their guests at Mobile Tennis Center
- 11/8 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play begins at 8:00 am
- 11/9 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am
- 11/10 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am at the Mobile Tennis Center
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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 and do not call:
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 251/208-5188.
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 PROCEDURES
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.
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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THE CODE
In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow The Code.
If you've 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 langu-age. We have officials on sight that are fluent in many langu-ages.
Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to a Code Violation and receive suspension points.
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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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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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WITHDDRAWALS
Withdrawal BEFORE Sunday 10/26/08 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 Sunday 10/26/08
You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188. You will receive a refund, but it may take 4-6 weeks.
Withdrawal after Friday 10/31/08
You must fax or email your withdrawal. Do not call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188. 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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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office.
Players MUST go to this link to see if their name is on file.
If your name does not appear on the list, please fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
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FORMAT OF PLAY
All maindraw matches will be best two out of three sets.
All consolation matches will be best two out of three sets with a tiebreaker in leau of the third set. The third set tiebreaker will be a match tiebreak played to ten points with a margin of two points.
The consolation will be a full feedin consolation through the quarterfinals
There will be a playoff for third and fourth place in the main draw.
Schedule of Play (for a 64 Draw):
Saturday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 1 round Consolation
Sunday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation
Monday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation
In the event of weather delays: We may use short scoring in the Main Draw in order to stay on schedule. REMEMBER, NOTHING CANCELS UNLESS IT ALL CANCELS.
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SITES
We will be using 3 Sites:
Mobile Tennis Center - 56 courts for matches & 4 courts for practice all day
Cottage Hill Park - 8 courts for matches all day & 2 courts for practice in the afternoon
Lyons Park - 5 courts for practice until 3:30 & matches starting at 3:30 on Saturday
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PRACTICE COURTS/WARMUPS
We will use 56 Courts at the Mobile Tennis Center. These courts open at 6:30 am. You must be off the court by 7:45 am. There will be 4 courts open All Day at the Mobile Tennis Center on Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for practice. Monday we will only use 32 courts leaving 20 open for practice.
If Cottage Hill Tennis Center in Medal of Honor Park (10 courts) is not used for matches, it can be used for practice courts at no charge and will open at 7:00 am. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls.
Lyons Park Tennis Center (5 courts) will be available for practice at no charge. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls.
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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 regular priced 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 $15. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.
We strongly suggest that you have your racquets restrung before the tournament. Because there is only one stringer, there are only so many racquets that can be strung in a day.
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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. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc.
Plan on HOT temperatures and start hydrating now.
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 Monday at 5:00 pm central time, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show"
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TOURNAMENT BALL
To be determined.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer four (4) 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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PHOTOGRAPHER
The Offical Photographer is Your Game Face
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VISIT MOBILE
For Area Maps and Attractions, Click Here:
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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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HOTELS
Ask for Special Tennis Rate for the BULLFROG 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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ASHBURY HOTEL & SUITES
600 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 344-8030
Fax: (251) 344-8055
Rate: $70 - standard, $80 - deluxe, $110 - suite
Rate quoted is for 1 - 2 people, $5 charge for each additional person
Block: 70 Rooms Block Release Date: 10/17/08
For Driving Directions click here:
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MOBILE MARRIOTT
101 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
MOBILE, AL 36609
Phone: (251) 476-6400
Rate: $95
Block: 80 Rooms Block Release Date: 10/24/08
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: 35 Rooms Block Release: 10/24/08
For Driving Directions click here:
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WINGATE INN
516 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 441-1979
Rate: $75, $85
Block: 30 Rooms Block Release: 10/24/08
For Driving Directions click here:
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DRURY INN
824 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
1-800-325-0720
Rate $85
Room Block: 20 Release Date: 10/24/08
For Driving Directions, Click here:
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LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
**NEWLY OPENED OCTOBER 2008**
1570 Motel Court
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: (251) 661-9978
Phone: (251) 338-8907
Rate: $75
Room Block: 20 Release date: 10/23
Only 12 minutes from Tennis Center via I-10 E to I-65 N, Full Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Microwaves/ Refrigerators in all rooms, Hi speed internet in all rooms, 24 hr. business center and fitness center, Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi
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COURTYARD MARRIOTT
1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-5200
Rate: $99
Click here for Hotel
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FAIRFIELD INN
950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 316-0029
Rate: $99
Click here for Hotel
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RESIDENCE INN
950 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 304-0570
Rate: $104, $129
Click here for Hotel
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HAMPTON INN I-65
1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-4007
Rate: $109
Click here for Hotel
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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: 10/17/08
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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RESTAURANTS
We are very fortunate that we have several restaurants in the area that LOVE Tennis Players! They have provided incredible support for the tournaments and we hope you will enjoy the establishments while you are here.
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THE ORIGINAL OYSTER HOUSE
3733 Battleship Parkway
Spanish Fort, AL 36527
(251) 626-2188
Tournament Director's Favorites: Mike's Grilled Shrimp with Cheese Grits and the Salad Bar. Get the Peanut Butter Chocolate Chip Pie to go because you will be to full to eat it there.
Great Local Seafood on the Water with entertainment for Kids and Adults -
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WINTZELL'S OYSTER HOUSE
6700 Airport Blvd.
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 341-1111
Tournament Director's Favorites: Seafood Au Gratin, Shrimp Po' Boy or Fried Shrimp Platter (and I don't get fried shrimp just anywhere), Side Salad, Steamed Broccoli, Bread Pudding.
Great Local Seafood Place with 3 locations -
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ATLANTA BREAD COMPANY
3680 Dauphin Street
Mobile, AL 36608
(251) 380-0444
Tournament Director's Favorites: California Avocado on Asiago Bread, Caramel Macchiato, Cranberry-Orange Muffin
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FAZOLI'S BRAVO PASTA
570 Schillinger Road
Mobile, AL 36695
(251) 633-0328
Tournament Director's Favorites: Baked Spaghetti, Side Salad, and Turtle Cheesecake
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STARBUCKS COFFEE
3451 Spring Hill Ave
Mobile, AL 36608
Closest to Tennis Center
Tournament Director's Favorites: White Chocolate Mocha, Lemon Pound Cake
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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 Credit Card Failures and 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. The Fee is $48 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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ENTERING 2 TOURNAMENTS - DO NOT DO THIS!
Do not enter two tournaments at the same time, YOU WILL BE PENALIZED. Permission will not be given to anyone to enter 2 tournaments this time, for any circumstance. Due to a Bullfrog being scheduled the weekend before this one, we are expecting low participation and smaller alternates lists, if any.
How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list and you decide to play another tournament, you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the other tournament.
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines:
#1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for, will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division.
#2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alternate list. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division.
#3. Players selected to one age division woud be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected.
#4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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SELECTION CRITERIA
Entry will be based on selection criteria of 56 from the age group of the event and up to 8 from the lower age group who do not get in the first 56, and who are in the top 80 of the Southern Standings in the lower age group at the time of selection.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- 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!
- You may enter 2 Singles Divisions, in an effort to get in the higher age group, but you will only be selected for one age division
- The Selection Process DOES include the selection of 1/8 from the Younger Age Group
- 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 3rd/4th 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.
- 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 tennistournament@comcast.net
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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.
If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to tennistournament@comcast.net at anytime.
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LATE ENTRIES
Late Entries will be accepted by email or fax ONLY after Registration closes on 10/26/08. Send your USTA #, Name and Event you want to enter by fax - (251) 208-5188 or email - tennistournament@comcast.net. Late Entries or Selected Alternates will have to OVERNIGHT your check for $48 made payable to MATA c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608. YOU ARE NOT OFFICIALLY ENTERED UNTIL YOUR ENTRY FEE HAS BEEN RECEIVED. WE CAN NOT TAKE CREDIT CARDS AT THIS POINT - SORRY.
There are usually openings in the Girls 12s and Girls 18s. If a division has a list of alternates, all late entries will go below the alternates in order received, regardless of ranking. A late entry will not be accepted if that person will have an effect on seedings.
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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 tennistournament@comcast.net or fax to (251) 208-5188 your contact info.
ORDERED ALTERNATES REPORT
This is the order alternates will replace any withdrawals originally selected from the Standings List. (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 the entry fee has been received. Then entry fee is $48.00
LATE ENTRIES
Anyone wanting to enter the tournament after registration closes, has to email novak49@comcast.net. If there are alternates in the division you wish to enter, late entries will go below all other alternates, regardless of ranking. We will not accept late entries after 11/3/08. Please note, no late entries will be accepted at anytime if they will affect seedings.
ON-SITE ALTERNATES:
Anyone wishing to be an onsite alternate needs to check in at the Mobile Tennis Center 30 minutes before the first match time of that age division. If there is more than one Onsite alternate, selection is based on the current standings at the time the alternates list was posted.
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Players are selected from a designated Section or District ranking list.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 26, 2008 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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