Rain Delay Update
It is raining at UK. We do not expect it to last too long. All 12:30 matches are now scheduled for 1:30! All other matches will be on time, but please continue to call the hotline for updates. UK Hotline 859-223-2180 x 7032
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Double-Check Match Times
Double-check your Singles match times as we have had some withdrawals.
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Doubles
Doubles draws and times have now been posted.
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Check In
Please arrive and check in at your site 30 minutes before each match time. Bring your completed medical form with you to your first match.
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Medical Form
Medical waivers must be signed and turned in before the first match. Click here to download form (the link should be corrected now):
more info
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The Ryan Holder State Closed tournament presented by
White Greer Maggard Orthodontics
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Questions
If you have questions not addressed on the website, please email them to itsyourserve@gmail.com rather than calling the Director.
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Sites and Directions
- UK Hilary Boone Tennis Complex (UK)
, (Sports Center Drive...park across the street from the courts by the practice football field or at the baseball stadium)
Lexington Christian Academy (LCA), (450 West Reynolds Road…Turn left at the stop sign after entering the campus from Reynolds Road)
Lafayette High School (LHS), (401 Reed Lane)
Hartland Swim & Racquet Club (HART), (4901 Hartland Pkwy)
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Indoor Sites (in the event of rain)
Urban Active (formerly Gold’s Gym), (3001 Blake James Drive)
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Inside Court Information
If weather forces match play to start or resume indoors, each player will be charged $5/person for singles matches and $3/person for doubles matches regardless of whether or not the player is a member of the Lexington Tennis Club. Please pay the fee to the Site Director NOT the front desk of the tennis club.
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Seeding Process
Seeding is to be done according to criteria outlined in Friend at Court, using rankings as of July 15.
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Tournament Hotline
There is a tournament hotline available for each site location. Please call the site hotline for the site of your scheduled match for any location changes and weather information.
- UK Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7032
- LCA Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7033
- Hartland Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7060
- Lafayette Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7061
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Match Formats
- Main Draw Singles 14s-18s: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
- Main Draw Singles 10s-12s & ALL Consolation Singles 10s-18s: Best of 2 Tiebreak Sets with 10 point Match Tiebreaker in Lieu of 3rd Set
- Doubles: 8-Game Pro Set with 7 point Tiebreak at 8 all
Match formats may be altered if inclement weather conditions arise.
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Doubles Information
Doubles signups is to be done online before the tournament entry closes. Please signup with a partner or email the name of your partner to itsyourserve@gmail.com. There will be no signups at the desk.
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Practice Sites
The following sites have practice courts:
- Shillito Park, 300 West Reynolds Road (next to Lexington Christian Academy)
- Ecton Park, 956 Turkeyfoot Road
- Woodland Park, 601 East High Street
- Southland Park, 625 Hill-n-Dale Road
- Glendover Elementary School, 710 Glendover Road
- Kirklevington Park, 396 Redding Road (next to Lexington Tennis Club)
There will be no available warm-up courts after 8:00 a.m. at Tournament Sites. On Sunday, the LCA Courts are closed until 1:00 p.m. and therefore not available for practice.
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Host Hotel
Crowne Plaza
1375 Harrodsburg Road
Lexington, KY 40504
(859) 255-4281
Group Code: USTA Tennis Tournament
Rate: $84/night + taxes
University Inn
1229 South Limestone
Lexington, KY 40503
(866) 881-9676
Rate: $76/night + taxes
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Sportsmanship
The Andy Schrecker Sportsmanship Award will be given to a deserving male and female player in the tournament. The winner should display the qualities Andy exhibited during his life. Andy was not only a great player but also a great sportsman and man of character as well.
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Trainer
A trainer will be available at the UK site. The trainer tent will be clearly marked. The trainer will be available to tape, provide ice for injury, etc.
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Stringing
A stringer will be available to string racquets at the UK tennis courts for $20 per racquet. Players must supply their own string. The Site Director at UK will be able to assist you.
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Concessions
Concessions are available at the UK site provided by DaRae & Friends Catering.
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Chairs
Some courts may not have chairs. Please feel free to bring your own.
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Chapel Service
Please join us Sunday morning at 7:30 a.m. at UK for a nondenominational chapel service led by the Fellowship of Christian Athletes. The service will last approx. 15-20 min.
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Sponsors
The Shoulder Center of Kentucky
Lexington Tennis Club
BB&T Insurance Services, Inc.
Scates Builders
Clark & Ward, PLLC
Drayer Physical Therapy Institute
Community Trust Bank
Central Bank
Fellowship of Christian Athletes
Active Sports
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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 Sunday, July 13, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703604908 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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