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Media Report Media Report Alternates By Event Medical Release Form
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Attention Boys18s
The draws have been modified due to a withdrawal. *It is the players responsibility to note these changes.
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Withdrawls After 11/25 10.00 a.m.
After this date, Seeds will not be switched on the draw line due to a withdrawal.
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Check In Information
Players may check in from 5 to 9 p.m. on Tuesday night (11/25). The tournament desk is located on the 2nd floor of the Louisville Indoor Racquet Club. *Please have your MEDICAL RELEASE FORM ready at check in, as this will help speed up the process. Also, please make sure your BIRTH CERTIFICATE is on file at the Southern Office before you check in. Players will be able to check in with their medical release form prior to their first match on Wednesday (11/26) if they can't make it on Tuesday, and please be early!
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Medical Release Forms
All players must have their medical release forms with them at check in.
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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 for proof of citizenship. If you do not see your name in the search, fax to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com
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Draws and Starting Times
The Draws will be made Friday, November 21 at 12.00 p.m. EST. The Draws and first match times will be posted Friday, November 21 at 5.00 p.m. EST. Any late entry for unfilled draws after the draw is made will go on an alternates list. *Please note, for a late entry to be eligible, their rank cannot be higher than a seeded player!
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Format and Scoring
The Fall Southern Closed Championships is a Southern Level 2 and a National Level 4 tournament. In the divisions of BG(14, 16, 18), the draws will be limited to 64. In the BG(12) division, the draws will be limited to 48. All draws will have a full feed in consolation through the Quarterfinals and a 3rd and 4th playoff. All main draw matches are best 2 out of 3 sets. All consolation matches will use a (10 point) Match Tie Break to decide a third set. All selections will be made by the Southern Section, their selections will be based on the Ranking Points for the age division they enter.
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Seeds
All seeds will be made by the Southern Endorser for each age division.
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Withdrawals
NO REFUNDS for any withdrawal (including special circumstances) after Wednesday, November 19, 5.00 p.m. Eastern Standard Time.
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Alternate Sites
Please note there are 4 sites being used for the Tournament. It is the PLAYERS RESPONSIBILTY to be aware of the sites and times of their matches. The following sites will be used: 1. The Louisville Indoor Racquet Club, 8609 Westport Road, Louisville, Ky 40242. (502)426-2454. 2. Springhurst, 4109 Simco Lane, Louisville, Ky 40241. (502)412-2950. 3. Fern Valley Tennis Club, 3621 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, Ky 40219. (502)964-3396. 4. Bass Rudd Tennis Center at the University of Louisville, 350 E. Warnock Street, Louisville, Ky 40209. (502)852-1682.
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Practice courts
Louisviile Indoor Racquet Club, Springhurst, & Fern Valley will have practice courts available by reservation before match play starting Wednesday morning. The rate for all practice courts is $12/hour and $6/1/2 hour per court. *There is plenty of free outdoor hard courts available at Tom Sawyer State Park which is 5 minutes away from the main site.
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SPONSORING HOTELS
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Courtyard by Marriott NE
10200 Champion Farms Dr. Louisville, Ky 40223. (502)429-9293. $95 for King and Double Bed Suites. Wireless/wired complimentary high-speed internet access, with Business Center on-site. Hot breakfast buffett available daily in the Courtyard Cafe. Fitness Center and complimentary passes to Louisville Athletic Club. Indoor pool and whirlpool available. *For Reservations, please call the toll free number (800)321-2211 and ask for the Louisville Indoor Tennis Tournamnet Block. For On-Line reservations and additional Hotel Info. The group code is already included.
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Springhill Suites Marriott NE
10101 Forest Green Blvd. Louisville, Ky 40223. (502)326-3895. Suites available at $89. Mini-fridge and microwave in all rooms. Wireless/wired high-speed internet access, with Business Center on-site. Complimentary daily hot breakfast buffett available. Fitness center/complimentary passes to Louisville Athletic Club are also available. For Reservations, call the toll free number(800)406-1286 and ask for the Louisville Indoor Tennis Tournament Block. For On-Line Reservations and additional Hotel Info. The group code is included.
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Embassy Suites Louisville
9940 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502)426-9191. Two Double Bed Suites and King Bed Suites- $125. Group Name: Fall Southern Closed Championships Group Code: STT *On-line Information and Reservations.
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Homewood Suites by Hilton Louisville East
9401 Hurstbourne Trace, Louisville, KY 40222 (502)429-9070. Studio Suites/One Bedroom Suites-$114. Two Bedroom Suites- $174. All suites have a fully eqipped kitchen, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening reception Mon-Wed serving a light meal. Group Code: TEN *On-Line Reservations: After entering arriving and departing dates, you will see the feature for entering the group code.
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Hyatt Place Louisville East
701 S.Hurstbourne Pkwy. Louisville, Ky 40222. (502)426-0119. King w/ sofa sleepers and Double Bed Suites at $79. All rooms have a 42" Flat Screen Plasma tv. Complimentary continental breakfast is included in the room rate and served every morning in the gallery. To book Reservations within the group block named *Southern Junior Indoor Tennis Championships* call 888-492-8847. For more information
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Hilton Garden Inn Louisville/Northeast
Opened July 28th,2008. 9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)423-0018. $104 per night. Less than 10 minutes to tournament main site. Great American Grill restaurant on property, complimentary high speed internet, fitness center, indoor pool & hot tub. Within walking distance for guests to enjoy one of Louisville's most exciting shopping and eatery districts, The Summit. Group Name: Fall Southern Closed Championships Group Code: LIR *For On-Line information and registration
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Holiday Inn Hurstbourne/I-64 East
1325 S.Hurstbourne Parkway, Louisville, KY 40222 (502)426-2600. Room rates are $99.90 per night. Block Code: SJI For reservations please call the Hotel directly at (502)426-2600 or (800)HOLIDAY.
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