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Thank You
We want to thank everone for their patience through the entire tournament. Good luck for the rest of the year!
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All Hard Court Matches are moved to Cary Tennis Park
8:00am matches should be at Cary Tennis Park by 12:15pm. All other matches will be played directly after.
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Directions to Cary Tennis Park
Directions to the Cary Tennis Park(CTP)
From northwest of Cary to Cary Tennis Park:
From Interstate 40 East, take exit #278 on the right. Go 0.2 miles.
Turn right onto NC -55 South. Go 6.5 miles.
Turn left onto Morrisville Carpenter Road. Go 0.1 miles.
Turn right onto Carpenter-Upchurch Road. Go 1.5 miles.
Turn left onto Louis Stevens Drive. Go 0.8 miles.
Turn left into Cary Tennis Park.
From south of Cary to Cary Tennis Park:
On NC 55, cross US 1 at Apex and continue on NC 55. Go 6 miles.
Turn right onto High House Road.
Turn left onto Carpenter Upchurch Rd
Turn right onto Louis Stephens Drive. Go 0.8 miles.
Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).
From southeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park:
From Interstate 40 West coming into Raleigh, pass exit #301 and bear left onto I-40 West/I-440/Inner Beltline. Go 8 miles.
Take exit #293A onto US 64 West / US 1 South (not north) Go 2 miles.
Take the exit on the right onto Cary Parkway. Go 5 miles.
Turn left onto High House Road.
Turn right onto Carpenter Upchurch Rd
Turn right onto Louis Stephens Drive. Go 0.8 miles.
Turn left into Cary Tennis Park (2727 Louis Stephens Dr).
From northeast of Raleigh to Cary Tennis Park:
After reaching I-440 South/Inner Beltline, continue south on this Interstate past exit #16 toward Durham.
Continue with the set of directions above labeled "From southeast of Raleigh", starting at step 1. (Exit #16 is in the same area as exit #301 in those directions.)
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Monday Match Times
All second round match times are posted. The rest of the rounds to be played wll be posted soon. We are still working on them.
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Second Round matches
All second round matches will be played Monday. Please check the website this evening after 8:30pm to see Monday match times.
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NEW MATCH TIMES FOR SUNDAY ARE NOW UPDATED
GIRL 16'S MATCHES ARE AT ST. MARY"S
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Weather Update
All 8:30am matches are scheduled for 4pm at your same site. All other first round matches will be rescheduled after 4:30pm. Please check the website for time change and possible site change. The website will be updated by 1:00pm.
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Format Update
All matches will be two out of three short sets (first to four win by two, 7-point tiebreaker at 4-4) and match tiebreaker for the third set. We are playing regular scoring.
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Weather Update-Sunday, April 6
We will be on a 4 hour weather delay this morning. We have the last bit of rain moving through the area. Check back between 10:30-11:00 for another update.
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New Tournament Update: 3pm
Thank you for your patience today. Please check the website Sunday morning at 6am for an update. Weather permitting we have scheduled three main draw matches and one consolation match for Sunday. Monday's schedule will be determined by the number of matches completed Sunday. Monday's matches will be posted Sunday evening.
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Weather Update
All play has been suspended today due to the weather. All match times and sites remain the same for Sunday. For example, if your Saturday match time was 10:30am at NHC your match time for Sunday is 10:30am at NHC. Scoring Change: All matches main draw and consolation will be NO AD SCORING and a match tiebreaker for the third set.
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Weather Update
Due to overnight rain we are in a 4 hour delay. 8:30 matches will be at 12:30.
Another update will be made at 10:30 am.
If you haven't check-in please do so this morning at North Hills.
Rain or shine we will be having lunch for the Parents, Players and Coaches. Tickets can be picked up at the tournament desk. Lunch will be from 11:30 to 2:00 and it is free.
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Late Entry and Alternates
Please bring cash or check for $54.25 to player registration at North Hills Club. If your credit card did not go through please bring your entry fee as well.
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ALTERNATES
Please continue to check the website. If you would like to withdrawl from the alternate list inorder to enter another tournament please email the tournament director.
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PLAYER REGISTRATION
Mandatory Player Registration Friday, April 4th from 5pm-8pm. Practice courts will be available at North Hills Club Friday during player check in. If you can not check in Friday you MUST check in an hour before your first match time at North Hills Club. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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Directions to North Hills Club (NHC) (NHCH)
919-781-0468 Located in North Raleigh. From airport take 540 to Six Forks Rd South. Go about 5-6 miles then take a right onto Northbrook. Then take a right onto Yadkin, the club will be at the top of the hill on the right. From 440, take Six Forks Rd North about 1 mile, take left onto Northbrook then a right onto Yadkin. The club will on your right at the top of the hill.
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Medical Release Form
Please print and fill out medical release form. You will be required to bring it to player registration.
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Format and Scoring
Draws will be 32 players with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw will play the best two out of three tie-break sets. Feed-in will be the best three sets playing a 10 point match tie break in lieu of third set. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer Match Play DVDs, Match Analysis DVDs, College Videos, and more. What an EXCELLENT teaching tool (and a WONDERFUL keepsake too)!!! SEEING IS BELIEVING. Visit http://www.high-techtennis.com/Tournament_News.htm and then contact us (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to make a reservation or to get more information. We have five cameras...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED. :)
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Spring Forest (SF)
Take a left onto Yadkin Rd. Take a left at the stop light onto Northbrook, go to the light and take a left onto Six Forks Rd.Take a right onto Spring Forest. Cross over Capital Blvd and the park will be on your left.
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Optimist Park (OPT)
North Raleigh: From 440 take Six Forks Exit. Go 2 miles and take a left on Millbrook heading towards Shelly Lake. After 3/4 mile take a right on Dixon Dr. (At flashing light). Then turn right into Sanderson High School and go to the end of the big parking lot located behind the school. Courts are located at the end of the parking lot.
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Lions Park (LP)
From 440, take Capital Blvd Exit. Merge right onto Capital Blvd. (401 South) towards downtown.Take a left onto Fenton St. Then turn right onto Watkins St. (From NHC) Turn left onto Northbrook and then a right onto Six Forks. Merge left onto 440 E/US 1 N. Then follow the above directions from 440.
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St. Mary's (STM)
Take 440 to Hillsborough St. Go towards Meredith Collegeand NC State campus. Continue on Hillsborough St. until the road splits. Ver left and St. Mary's High School will be on your left. To get to the tennis courts take your next left onto St. Mary's St. Take a left onto College Pl. The courts are on your left. Pass the courts and take the next left, School Chapel Rd. to park.
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Green Road
Located in North Raleigh. From 40. take 540 to Falls of the Neuse Rd. South(right) Go about 2-3 miles. Take left on Spring Forest Rd. Go about 3-4 miles take right on Green Road. Go past Green Rd. Park Sign and take a right on Brockton. Then take a right onto Hoyle and the courts will be on your right. From 440, take Old Wake Forest Rd. North, it will turn into Falls of the Neuse, take right on Spring Forest Rd., Go about 3-4 miles take right on Green Road. Go past Green Rd. Park Sign and take a right on Brockton. Then take a right onto Hoyle and the courts will be on your right.
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Practice Courts (North Hills Park)
Directions from North Hills Club. Take a left onto Yadkin Dr. Pass thru Northbrook Dr. Take right at next stop sign onto Currituck. Follow brown signs to North Hills Park.
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Practice Courts: Cedar Hills Park
Take a left onto Yadkin Dr. Then take a left onto Northbrook go to stop light and take a left at the stop light onto Six Forks Road. Go about 1 mile and take a right onto Millbrook Rd. Go halfway down Falls of Neuse and take a left onto Sweetbriar Rd. Take Sweetbriar until it dead ends to park. 5600 Sweetbriar Ct.
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Selection Process
Top 32 players applying from the USTA/Southern latest StANDINGS LIST. 28 players from this age group will be selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible for the younger age group, who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group, and are not selected in the 28, will be selected. Selections will be posted no later that Sunday after the deadline. The names of the players who have been selected will appear as COMPETITORS. Alternates are listed in the REPORTS SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE (this is not updated).
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Court Surface
The tentative court surface types are as follows. Boy's and Girl's 10,12's on Clay. Boy's and Girl's 14, 16, 18's on Hard.
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Marriott Courtyard: Tournament Host Hotel
The Marriott Courtyard Raleigh North is the Tournament Host Hotel. Use the link to make online reservation or call them directly at 919.821.3400. They will give you the best rates! Please note that the populated field will be for King Rooms only. If you wish to reserve a room with two queen beds, please enter NHCNHCB in the group code field. If you wish to reserve a suite with two double beds, please enter NHCNHCD. After this, all you need to do is enter your arrival date to begin the reservation process. Below is a review of the group codes:
King - NHCNHCA
Queen/Queen - NHCNHCB
Double/Doube Suite - NHCNHCD
*All seven letters to be required in Group Code Field*
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ATTENTION to all Girls 18's players
The winner of the Girls 18's will receive a wildcard into qualifying for our Women's $25,000 Pro Circuit Event. The tournament is held from May 11-18th. Qualifying will begin on Sunday May 11th. There are two requirements to be able to acccept the wildcard. First, you must be 14 years of age by the start of the Pro Circuit Event. Second, you are required to have an ITF IPIN and register for the online service in order to play. Once you receive an IPIN you must register for the online service by paying a mandatory $45.00 registration fee (This fee is paid once a year).
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Official Tennis Balls
The Prince Tour Ball will be the official ball for the 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 in the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would be removed from the Alternates list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age group would 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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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, March 26, 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: 703907608 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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