Arlington Tennis Center ZAT

Check out the First ZAT Tournament Guide more info

Congratulations to Jarrod Wilson of McKinney, Texas, for winning the Arlington Tennis Center ZAT Sportsmanship Award! Jarrod was chosen for this honor because of his great personality on court, and his enthusiasm and positive behavior off court. Jarrod will receive a scholarship for a tennis camp at John Newcombe's Tennis Ranch, in addition to a beautiful acrylic Texas-shaped award from ATC. Congratulations, Jarrod!

Thank you to all of the players who braved the scorching temperatures this weekend to participate in the Arlington Tennis Center ZAT, July 5-6! Congratulations to all the winners - look for your pictures on the ATC website under Tournament Photos (to be posted this week). Draws have been updated through Sunday and reported to local newspapers. Good luck in your next event!

Welcome to the Arlington Tennis Center's 2008 ZAT on July 5-6! ATC is a public facility featuring 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. All of ATC's teaching staff are USPTA certified professionals. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us via email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at ATC! more info

This tournament is for all non-qualified Texas resident junior players and Championship level junior players who are in their LAST TWO MONTHS of age eligibility. Players may only compete in one ZAT/CMZ/SCMZ per month. Players may compete in only one event (Singles only).

• Before you enter the tournament, PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA MEMBER INFORMATION. Your USTA membership info is the official data downloaded and used by the tournament staff.
• Check that your USTA membership is current, your address and TELEPHONE NUMBERS are correct and that you have LISTED ALTERNATE (work and/or mobile) PHONE NUMBERS.
• Junior players should also enter email addresses for each tournament entered. more info

• All players are encouraged to enter this event on-line through the USTA's TennisLink registration, as on-line registration is the fastest and most secure means of registration.
• Players will receive a confirmation at the end of their on-line registration process.
• All issues with on-line registration should be directed to linkteam@usta.com.
• Players may also enter this tournament via mail. However, entries must be in the hands of the tournament director by the deadline. Tournament staff are not responsible for entries that do not arrive timely via mail.
• Players may enter the tournament in person at Arlington Tennis Center.

• The deadline for this tournament is June 20, 11:59 PM.
• Late entries will not be accepted. Please do not wait until the last minute to enter.

• Players who enter on-line will appear on the list of Applicants.
• If you withdraw after the deadline (but before the draws are posted), your name WILL STILL APPEAR on the Applicant list. We cannot remove your name from the Applicants.
• After the deadline (within 24 hours), the Competitor list will reflect players who are entered in the tournament.
• IF YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME ON EITHER THE COMPETITOR OR THE APPLICANT LIST BY 8:00 AM ON MONDAY, JUNE 23, EMAIL ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER, atc@arlingtontx.gov, TO ENSURE YOUR ENTRY WAS RECEIVED.

• Format for all ZATs in B&G 12-18s is best of three sets, no ad scoring, with a 10-point match tie-break for third set.
• Format for B&G 10s will be no ad scoring, 8-game prosets, with a tie-break at 8 games all.
• First Match Loser Consolation is required (or completion of Round Robins).
• Players should not come off the court if they split sets. Players should take a set break, and then begin the 10-point match tiebreak.

• Maximum draw sizes is 32 for B&G 12-18s, and 16 for B&G 10s.
• Seeding is based on the latest Standings List provided by the Texas Section, but may include information gathered from rankings, player records and head-to-head encounters.
• If age divisions have more than one draw (e.g., Red, White, Blue), seeds are distributed evenly throughout the draws.
• Draws are computerized, but an effort will be made to separate players in the first round who are from the same town (when possible).
• Draws will be posted Tuesday, July 1, by 8:00 AM.

See Junior Know the Rules page 7 regarding points earned in the ZAT. Please do not rely on site directors to provide point information. ALWAYS check the official information on line. more info

• Players who qualify may enter the first Championship Major Zone scheduled in the month after qualifying.
• This regulation does not apply to regular tournaments offering a Championship event.
• To enter an "other" tournament (not a Major Zone or Sectionals), entries must be submitted and the entry fee received by the tournament deadline.

• All officials for the Arlington Tennis Center ZAT USTA certified officials.
• The tournament referee is Seande Pulley.
• The USTA Code of Conduct and Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.
• Remember, THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD REGARDING LATENESS FOR FIRST ROUND MATCHES.
• If you have issues on court than cannot be resolved, GET AN OFFICIAL. more info

The official tournament balls are Penn Championship Yellow Extra Duty. A new can of balls will be distributed for each match. No new balls are distributed for the match tie-breaks (third set).

Players must check in with the site directors at the scheduled sites for EACH MATCH at least 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled match times. When players check in, they should give the site director a cell phone number at which they can be reached during the tournament (e.g., parent). Remember, players must check themselves in for matches (not parents, coaches, etc.).

• Arlington Tennis Center is the Headquarters for this tournament.
• Matches may be played at other locations, including local high schools and the University of Texas at Arlington.
• Draws will indicate location.
• See map link for locations and addresses for matches and area warm up courts. more info

See the map link for site addresses.

• A T C = Arlington Tennis Center
• ARLHS = Arlington High School
• BOWHS = Bowie High School
• MARHS = Martin High School
• SAMHS = Sam Houston High School
• SEGHS = Seguin High School
• UTA = University of Texas at Arlington
• WALCC = Walnut Creek Country Club
• CCC = Cotton Creek Club more info

• Please call 817-459-6166 for tournament rain information.
• Divisions that begin play will not be refunded, including players affected by defaults or byes.
• Regardless of rain, players are asked to be prepared to play.
• Out of consideration for opponents and tournament staff, please do not "no show" or assume play is cancelled. Penalties will apply for no shows. more info

• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 6:00 PM, Friday, July 4.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals late Friday or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 4:00 PM Friday), please be considerate of opponents and notify ATC in writing AND via phone BEFORE the tournament begins Saturday morning, as email may not be read "instantly" late Friday, early Saturday or once it begins. Thank you!
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163 more info

Medals will be awarded for 1st, 2nd and Consolation in each draw for Boys' and Girls' 10-18s. All players in B&G 10s will also receive a certificate of participation. One player will also be selected who exhibits outstanding Sportsmanship throughout the tournament, both on and off the court. The Sportsmanship award is a scholarship to attend a camp at John Newcombe's Tennis Ranch.

Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is newly renovated and a preferred partner with our Convention and Visitors Bureau. Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark features dozens of amenities, including free FULL breakfast, FREE wireless Internet, INDOOR and OUTDOOR pool, laundry facilities, spacious rooms and location, location, location! Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is in the heart of the Entertainment District, across the street from the Texas Rangers Ballpark, and is less than six miles from ATC. Call the hotel directly at 817-277-2774 to book your rooms, or visit them on the Web (see the link) to make your reservations on-line. Be sure to use codes ATCATCA for King rooms (with fold-out couch) or ATCATCB for Queen/Queen rooms.

• King room, $109
• Double Queen rooms, $119 more info

Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington is a brand new hotel and a preferred partner with our Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington features too many amenities to list, but at the top are the free FULL breakfast, FREE wireless Internet, spacious rooms (great for mounds of tennis bags), on-site security and location, location, location! Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington is an easy 2.5 mile drive from ATC. Call the hotel directly at 817-419-3700 to book your rooms, and be sure to mention Arlington Tennis Center to receive the special room rates.

• King room, $99
• Double Queen rooms, $109
• King Suites (two sinks and a fold out couch), $129 more info

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Select the link or visit Fun Central at www.arlington.org for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! more info

Visit FUN CENTRAL on the web (www.arlington.org) for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Waterpark. See the link for additional entertainment ideas. Or, if shopping is your "bag," visit The Parks at Arlington (http://www.theparksatarlington.com/html/Index2.asp) or the open-air mall, Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience in advance! more info

Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

ATC’s stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area, and we will offer 24-hour service for tournament players during the two-day event. In addition, demo racquets are available for a small fee.

• Spectators are not allowed on courts at any time.
• No pets are allowed in the ATC proshop/building or inside the fenced area around the courts.
• Smoking is not allowed in the proshop/building or inside fenced areas.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
• See also notes below.
• Thanks for your cooperation.

Water coolers are not on placed on ATC courts. However, free cups, are available in the proshop, and a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio. In addition, players are welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop. Players may also bring their own water jugs on court. Alternates sites do not have water on the courts.

Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or in the Tournament room. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones around the courts either at ATC or at alternate sites should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations at ATC. Thank you for your cooperation.

• We ask that all players and spectators at ATC wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment.
• All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens.
• Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well.
• Thank you for your cooperation.

Videotaping by individuals is allowed only for personal use. Videotaping and photography of players other than for those who are related to the person taking the photograph is prohibited.

Take the USTA Texas Section Tournament Evaluation for the ATC ZAT. more info