Wednesday Matchplay
All matches will be played at Baylor on Wednesday. Baylor will be open at 7AM for warm-ups. The Champions Club will not be open until 9AM.
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Inclement Weather
In case of inclement weather, we will try to get delay information to you in one of three ways. 1) We will post any delays on the tournament website. 2) You can call (423) 756-3923 to try to speak with one of the tournament staff. 3). You can call (423) 267-8505 ext 378, where I will leave a voice message of any delays. Calls made to the Tournament Director's phone MAY NOT be answered or returned.
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Birth Certificates
All players must have a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the USTA Southern Office for proof of US citizenship prior to playing in the Tennessee Junior Qualifying Championship or the Southern Closed Championships. Birth Certificate Deadline is 11:59 pm, May 22, 2008. Please check the following link to see if you have one on file with USTA Southern:
http://southerntennis.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=default&uid&view_search=1 or click on the more info link below. If you do not see your name in the search, it means that USTA Southern does not have it on file. You can fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
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Tournament Hotels
The following is a list of hotels that have blocked rooms for the tournament. When you call to book your room, please mention that you are with the "TN Junior Qualifying" so that you can get the tournament rate.
Holiday Inn Choo Choo, $99/night, (423)266-5000.
Hilton Garden Inn Downtown, $159/night, (423)308-9000.
Chattanooga Marriott,$89/night, (423)756-0002.
Days Inn Rivergate, $79/night,(423)266-7331.
Chattanooga Clarion,$109/night,(423)756-5150.
Comfort Inn Hixson,$79/night,(423)877-8388.
Hampton Inn Hixson, $99/night, (423)877-3100.
La Quinta Inn Downtown, $79/night (423) 265-3151
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Tournament Sites
We will be using Baylor School, McCallie School, and Champions Club for tournament play.
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Practice Courts
The University of Tennessee-Chattanooga courts can be used for practice throughout the tournament on a first come, first serve basis. If you are needing a practice court on Friday, May 30th, both UTC and Baylor will be available for practice on a first come, first serve basis.
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Chattanooga Visitors Website
For anyone traveling to Chattanooga would like more information on Chattanooga (attractions, eateries, etc.), please visit www.chattanoogafun.com by clicking on the more info link.
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Check In
There will be a mandatory check in on Friday, May 30th, from 4:00 - 7:00 PM at the tennis courts at Baylor School. Pizza will also be provided from 5:00-7:00 PM.
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Endorsers
The Tennessee Endorsers will be on site to answer your questions about the Southern Closed Championships on the morning of the quarterfinals for each event.
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Doubles Sign Up
If you are wanting to play doubles, you must sign up online before the deadline. If you do not have a partner, we will do our best to match you up with someone.
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Awards
Awards will be given to the top 6 finishers in each singles draw and the top 2 teams in the doubles draws. Also, a Male Sportsmanship Award and a Female Sportsmanship Award will be given to one boy and one girl who best demonstrate superior sportsmanlike behavior and conduct.
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Action Photography
Steve Fauer Photography will be taking action photos which can be purchased. Please see Steve at their booth which will be set up at Baylor, or visit their website by clicking here.
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Backgate at Baylor
The backgate at Baylor MAY NOT be open during certain times of the tournament. Please allow enough time to get to your match in the event that the backgate is closed. There will be no tolerance for tardiness due to the backgate being closed.
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Trainer
A trainer will be on site at Baylor throughout the tournament
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Draws
Draws will be made Monday morning, May 26 at the home of the tournament director. Singles draws will be posted on Wednesday, May 28. Singles times will be posted Thursday, May 29. Doubles draws will be posted Saturday, May 31.
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*** USTA/TENNESSEE RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE: JUNIOR PLAYERS
COMPETING IN USTA, USTA/SOUTHERN, AND USTA/TENNESSEE SANCTION
TOURNAMENTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE TO
THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF EACH TOURNAMENT BEFORE THE FIRST MATCH
IS PLAYED. THE PLAYER AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE FORM.
THE FORM IS ON THE USTA/TENNESSEE WEB SITE AT
WWW.TENNESSEETENNIS.COM UNDER JUNIOR TENNIS -COMPETITIVE *** No
refunds will be given once the deadline has passed.
Phone entries will not be accepted.
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, May 22, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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