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HAPPY NEW YEAR EVERYONE!!
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FRIDAY JANUARY 2nd, 2009
Congratulations to all of the players who have made it to the last day of the tournament !!!!! Just a note to everyone that even though this is the last day of tournament, we still have LOTS of matches to be played on limited courts, so it MAY be another long day. KEEP IN MIND IT IS ONLY A LONG DAY WHEN YOU WIN !!!!! There are a lot more players who are already home who would LOVE to be in your position tomorrow. Please read the following:
1. We will be using TWO sites tomorrow (SP & ATF)
2. Some of you will still be playing doubles semi-finals. We will work in the final doubles matches based on who is in the finals. We will give consideration to the singles schedules of those involved.
3. I know that some of you have very long trips back home and we will do our best to get those matches completed for those people who have to make it back home - good news is there is no school tomorrow - however with so many matches AND the fact that many of the players will have to play MULTIPLE matches tomorrow - please be patient with the schedule as we will work through the matches as quickly as possible !!
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TOURNAMENT SITES
MAIN SITE:
The Tennis Club at Springhurst (SP on draw) 4109 Simcoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-2950
ALTERNATE SITES:
Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (LIRC on draw) 8609 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242 (502) 426-2454
University of Louisville Bass Rudd Tennis Center (UL on draw) 305 East Warnock Street, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 852-0223
Advantage Tennnis & Fitness (ATF on draw), 4014 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-7185 Fern Valley Tennis Club (FV on draw) 3621 Fern Valley Road, Louisville, KY (502) 964-3396
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEOS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite to offer Four Match Recording Packages. Choose the one that's perfect for you! Kids are visual learners ... and video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a wonderful momento). After all, SEEING REALLY IS BELIEVING. Visit www.high-techtennis.com and click Services for more information, including samples and prices. Contact Danny or Julie Thiets (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time...We have six digital camcorders...FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED.
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WITHDRAWALS - BOYS 16s - TUESDAY 4:15pm
Due to a withdrawal in the Boys 16s some matchups have changed..... no match times have been affected... please note these changes.. thanks
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WITHDRAWALS - BOYS 18s - TUESDAY 9:30am
There has been YET ANOTHER withdrawal of a seed in the Boys 18s - please note the draw changes. Thanks. The players "....to be determined" are alternates that have been contacted and will fill the draws.
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DRAWS -IMPORTANT INFORMATION !!!
ALL DRAWS ARE NOW POSTED: Please note a couple of VERY important things:
1) IT IS EACH PLAYERS RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE CORRECT SITE AT THE CORRECT TIME !!
2) I know that several of you will play doubles first and then singles immediately following. Doubles is an 8 game pro set, so use that as a good warmup for your singles matches.
3) You also do not need to tell me that it is NEW YEARS EVE (this applies mainly to the older local players). I realize the day and its importance to your life, however, you signed up to play a tennis tournament. There WILL be early and late matches !! I cannot CHANGE your time so dont even ask. If you do not intend to play based on your social calendar, then please withdraw from the tournament as there may be someone who wants your spot.
4) VERY IMPORTANT !! Please also note your SITE - we are on a tight schedule and will not be able to be flexible for those who report to the wrong site !! The sites and addresses are listed below. Please allow plenty of time to arrive at your site. Remember that you MUST check in at Springhurst regardless of your site. I would suggest that EVERYONE check in on Tuesday Dec. 30th.
5) Doubles partners !! Some of you who expressed an interest through Facebook or Email that you would like a doubles partner have been matched up together. PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES DRAWS !! If you are not playing doubles, please email topguntennis@earthlink.net ASAP so that we can find another person. Some of you are also listed WITHOUT a partner. We are still looking for someone and you can continue to look for a partner through Tuesday. Due to the complications with putting all the doubles together, I may have made a mistake in the doubles - if you have been ommitted AND were originally registered, please email me at topguntennis@earthlink.net.
Thanks and have a great tournament !!!
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
CHECK IN will be at The Tennis Club at Springhurst Tuesday, Dec. 30th from 4:00-8:00pm. This check in is for all players. If you are unable to make this time, you MUST check in at The Tennis Club at Springhurst prior to your match time regardless of site. We will open check in at 6:30am on Wednesday Dec. 31st.
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DOUBLES
You must be listed WITH a doubles partner by December 28th at 8:00pm. If you are not listed with a partner by that time,then you will be taken off the list for doubles. To check and see if you and your partner are listed together, go to your doubles division in the COMPETITOR LIST. If your partners name is next to yours, then you are good to go!! Please email your partners information to topguntennis@earthlink.net
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COMPETITOR LIST & ALTERNATES
The Competitor List is up for each division. If you were not selected for a division based on your Southern Standing, then your name is on the Ordered alternate list. If an opening in the draw occurs, we will contact people to fill that opening in the order of the alternate list. If you choose to be removed from the alternate list, please email topguntennis@earthlink.net. Those on the alternate list were NOT CHARGED for the tournament through Tennis Link. If you are selected as an alternate, you will have to provide payment before being selected in the draw. Thanks.
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LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER ?
Are you looking for a doubles partner for this tournament ?? To make it easier to find a partner, we have created a FACEBOOK page to post a message that you are looking for a partner. Here is how to find a partner for the tournament:
1. Click on the link provided
2. Enter your FACEBOOK account information (you can create an account if you do not have one)
3. Click HOME on the Springhurst Tennis Page
4. On the right hand side of the page click GROUPS
4. Click on Top Gun Academy Group
5. Click on LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER FOR NEW YEARS CLASSIC
5. Post your message with your name and division that you are looking for a partner.
7. Other players will post messages and once you get a partner, then email that information to topguntennis@earthlink.net
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INDOOR TOURNAMENT
The Springhurst New Years Classic is played INDOORS !! No threat of rain, hurricanes, snow or anything else that has been a huge factor in many tournaments this year !! Come to Louisville, sit back and enjoy the fact that all matches will be played as scheduled.
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SELECTION PROCESS
All draws are limited to 32. Selection will be based on your southern standing at the time of the deadline. For a draw of 32 4 players in the top 40 will be chosen from lower age group to play in older age group.
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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 to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division 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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FORMAT AND SCORING
Singles Draws will be 32 with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw will be best two out of three tiebreak sets. Feed in will be best of three sets playing a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles is single elimination with 8 game pro set.
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DOUBLES
Please register with your partner on Tennis Link. If you are in need of a partner, please see message below. Doubles will be played first each morning at 8:00am. YOU MUST REGISTER WITH A PARTNER !! Doubles entries will be open until Dec. 28th.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Please provide your contact information (cell phone and email) when prompted by Tennis Link during registration. It is EXTREMELY important to provide this information so that we may contact you with information regarding the tournament.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
All players must have a completed Medical Release form prior to play. Please click on the Tournament Reports - Medical Release Form at the top of the page, print and fill it out, and bring it with you to Tournament Check-in. This will make check-in quicker.
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
The OFFICIAL HOTELS for the New Years Classic are listed below. The Tournament Commitee would greatly appreciate the participants to use the host hotels. They are major tournament sponsors and without their help, we would not be able to host the tournament. All hotels are outstanding properties and are within 5 minutes of The Tennis Club at Springhurst, and are convenient to all tournament sites.
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HILTON GARDEN INN
Opened July 28th,2008. 9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)423-0018. $89.00 per night. 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. Hotel is right across the street from the main site, The Tennis Club at Springhurst. Use the online registration provided in this link. Group Code: SNC
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HOMEWOOD SUITES
9401 Hurstbourne Trace, Louisville, KY 40222 (502)429-9070. Studio Suites/One Bedroom Suites-$114. Two Bedroom Suites- $164. All suites have a fully eqipped kitchen, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening reception Mon-Wed serving a light meal. Group Code: SNY *On-Line Reservations: After entering arriving and departing dates, you will see the feature for entering the group code.
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EMBASSY SUITES
9940 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502)426-9191. Rates start at 105.99 per night. Hotel is about 5-7 minutes from the main site, The Tennis Club at Springhurst. Use the online registration provided in this link. Group Code: NYC
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AIRLINES & RENTAL CARS
If you need to make a Airline or Rental Car reservation, you may use the link provided to get a great rate on your travel needs.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available from 3:00-9:00pm at The Tennis Club at Springhurst on Tuesday December 30th for a cost of $20.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling (502) 412-2950. Please specify that you are with the tournament.
During tournament play, The Tennis Club at Springhurst will be open at 6:30am each day of the tournament. We will have 8 courts reserved for tournament warmup and practice starting at 6:30am. We will have times available from 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30am, and 7:30-8:00am. Due to the limited practice courts, the warmups will be 4 players per court for $3.00 each. You must reserve your spots and PAY IN ADVANCE for the morning warmup times. All alternate sites will be open by 7:30am each day of the matches. There will be NO ADVANCE booking of warmup courts at alternate sites.
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WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
ALL withdrawal MUST be made by emailing Chris Mather at topguntennis@earthlink.net. DO NOT CALL WITH A WITHDRAW. WE MUST HAVE IT IN WRITING.
Withrawals on or before Dec 24th will receive a refund check of the entry fee. Withdrawals made AFTER Dec. 24th will not receive a refund.
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STRINGING
USRSA Certified Racquet Stringing will be available at The Tennis Club at Springhurst. We have a wide variety of strings available. Cost with your own string for tournament participants is $15.00.
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TENNIS BALLS
All matches will use the GAMMA Championship ball
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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 Sunday, December 21, 2008 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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