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Sportsmanship Awards!!!
Congratulations to this year's Sportsmanship Award Winners!
Girls Winner: Taylor Sullivan - Girls 12's
Boys Winner: Cameron McClendon - Boys 18's
*** You both are tremendous examples of what the 'Gentleman's Game' of tennis is all about!
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Rain! All matches to ULM at 1:00!
ALL MATCHES REPORT BACK TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK AT ULM AT 1:00pm ! We will be placing all 'On Court' Matches on immediately at 1:00, with the rest of the scheduled matches to immediately be placed on available court. Once filled, we will satellite the remaining matches to Forsythe Park.
Again, ALL Matches report to ULM Tournament Desk at 1:00 pm!We are sorry for any inconvenience.
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Back on Schedule at all sites!!!
We are back on court at all three sites. Remember, we were running 30 - 40 minutes ahead of schedule originally. So we have not been too hard pressed on our times. Please report to your tournament desk at your regularly scheduled time in order to remain on schedule!
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Slight Rain Delay for Now
There has been a slight rain shower that has glazed all three current playing sites. The following is how match play will be resumed:
1. Bayou DeSiard Country Club - Not allowed to leave. Matches already in progress, 10:30am matches, and 11:00am matches should not leave the playing site. Be sure to check in with the tournament desk to let them know you are there ready to play
2. Forsythe Park - Matches already in progress report to tournament desk at 11:00 am to resume play. Matches scheduled for 10:30 am and 11:00 am., please report to tournament desk at 11:00 am as well.
3. University of Louisiana/Monroe - Matches already in progress report to tournament desk at 11:15 am., to resume play. Matches scheduled for 10:30 am, and 11:00 am., please report to the tournament desk at 11:15 am. as well.
All playing sites were running 30 to 40 minutes ahead of schedule prior to the rain delay. Please do not assume that it has pushed all matches behind - You must check in with the tournament desk at designated times in order to remain on schedule! Thanks!
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Communication with Tournament Staff
Should you need to contact the Tournament Director or Tournament Referee prior to Saturday, November 22nd, please do so by email or fax. This will ensure follow up and accuracy on our part. Thank you!
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Entry - Eligibility - Alternates
All Players must enter through the TennisLink Online Registration. Selection is made by the USTA Southern Section.
ALTERNATES: All Players not selected for the maind draw are listed on the Alternat's list by Southern ranking, and selected to enter the maind draw if/when there is a player withdrawal. Players on the Alternate List shoud check their standings daily
Should an Alternate wish to have his/her name removed, please notify the tournament director immediately via email: kellywtaylor@hotmail.com, or fax to: (318) 329 - 3272, so that the Alternate List can be updated.
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Withdrawals
Prior to the deadline, Players should withdraw Online. After the deadline, players needing to withdraw should notify the tournament immediately via an offical written withdrawal to:
kellywtaylor@hotmail.com
or fax to: (318) 329 - 3272.
Please be prompt if you must withdraw, due to Alternates awaiting entry notification
There will be no entry refund should a player be withdrawn following the entry deadline.
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Medical Release Form
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIANfor every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you to aid in a speedy registration process. No player will be allowed on court without this signed release. Again, this is a USTA requirement.
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Friday Night Registration!
Tournament Registration will be Friday, November 21st; 5:00 pm - 8:30 pm
Bayou DeSiard Country Club Teen Center
3501 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
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Host Hotel: Wingate Hotel
228 Blanchard Drive, West Monroe, LA 71291. Rates: $70.00 per double room. (Ask for Junior Tennis Rates) (318) 387 - 7395.
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Addional Hotel Information
Please call the hotel directly and request the “Jr. Magnolia Classic” to ensure the correct rate.
Courtyard by Marriott - 4915 Pecanland Mall Drive, Monroe, LA. 71203, (318) 388-0034, Studio King and One Bedroom Queens Suites: $79 per night
Residence Inn by Marriott - 4960 Millhaven Road, Monroe, LA 71203, (318) 387 - 0210, Rooms: $92 per night/ Two bedroom suites: $129 per night
Motel 6 - (This recently changed to a Motel 6, yet was a Courtyard Marriott previously. The same owners have this motel, and only changed the name due to the outdoor room entrances). 401 Constitution Drive, West Monroe, LA 71292, (318) 388 - 3810, All rooms $47.99 per night.
To make your reservations, email patchezf@intermtn.biz, or call the hotel of choice directly.
If you have any questions at all please call Patchez Fox at 669-4901.
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Tournament Playing Sites:
1. University of Louisiana at Monroe - ULM
700 University Avenue, Monroe, LA 71203
2. Forsythe Tennis Center - FOR
301 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
3. Bayou DeSiard Country Club - BDCC
3501 Forsythe Avenue, Monroe, LA 71201
4. Monroe Athletic Club - MAC
3801 Chauvin Lane, Monroe, LA 71201
5. Kiroli Park of West Monroe - KP
820 Kiroli Road, West Monroe, LA 71291
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Coaching Warmups Available
Zach Taylor: (318) 801 - 0776 will be coaching group warm ups in the mornings for $10.00 per student at Bayou DeSiard Country Club. Zach is also available for private warm ups throughout the day at BDCC. Please call to reserve.
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Trophies and Awards
A Sportsmanship Award will be presented to the Boy and Girl exhibiting the best Sportsmanship during the tournament. Players, Parents, and tournament officials may submit nominees to the tournament desk.
Trophies will be awarded to the top four finishers in the Main Draw and to the Winner of the Consolation Draw.
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Complimentary Gifts
Long Sleeved T'shirts will be given at the Tournament Registration
Goody Bags in kind by the Monroe and West Monroe Convention and Visitor's Bureau will be given to each player at the Tournament Registration.
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Need to Know: Tournament Information
All playing courts are Hard Courts
USTA official and court minitors will be at all court sites to assist as needed
The tennis balls fo r the tourhnament will be Wilson Extra Duty balls
Tournament Format will be a Full Feed In with a Semi-Final Playoff
If inclement weather delays become a concern, the tournament committee may implement short format scoring to finish the competition. All players and parents will be promptly notified of any changes in times of play due to inclment weather
Illness or Injury retirements or withdraws made once the tournament has begun must provide a written medical excuse in order to receive an excused withdraw from the tournament
Entering a second tournament simultaneously to the Magnolia Classic is strictly prohibited by the USTA
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This Tournament is a Southern Level 3.
WE ARE NOT ALLOWING LATE ENTRIES. NO EXCEPTION
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USTA-MANDATORY MEDICAL RELEASE FORM-Each player that enters a USTA/STA/LTA sanctioned junior tournament must complete a medical Release form signed by his/her parent or guardian BEFORE
he/she steps foot on the court. Go to Jrs page on louisianatennis.com
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THIS TOURNAMENT IS AS FOLLOWS:
STA LEVEL: 3
LTA LEVEL: 3
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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 Saturday, November 15, 2008 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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