Sportsmanship Awards Congratulations to: Reeree Li of Waxhau, NC Roberto Hennis of Raleigh, NC
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Weather Report At 7:27 the temperature in Rome is 72 degrees. Today's high is expected to be 98 with heat index around 103. To see the radar click "more info."
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The Communication Light is Re-Lit The phone has a sophiticated answering system that sends a .wav file via email, so leave a message. Direct Email is always a good option.
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Draws and Check-in Procedure Draws will posted online 9:00 AM Sunday. (Sites will not be listed.) Courtesy Check-in for all non-seeds: Sunday 4:30-7:00 Players whose travel arrangements will not allow them to make the Sunday check-in need to check in at least an hour before their first match on Monday. The tournament Check-in desk will be open at 6:30 a.m. on Monday. On-site alternates may check in on Sunday, but must sign the On-site Alternate Roster on Monday morning to be considered for entry. Singles play begins: Monday 8:00am at all sites Doubles Deadline: Monday, 5:00 p.m.
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For your planning... Unseeded Girls' first rounds will be scheduled between 8:00 AM and 9:15 AM on Monday. Unseeded Boys' first rounds will be scheduled between 9:10 AM and 11:00 AM on Monday. Seeded Boys will play their first match at 8:00 AM on Tuesday. Seeded Girls will play their first match between 9:10 - 10:10 AM on Tuesday Exact Match Times will be posted online Sunday at 9:00 AM.
Match sites will be available at Rome Tennis Center when you check in. Check-in for unseeded players will be held on Sunday afternoon 4:30-7:00 p.m. Match play for seeded players will begin on Tuesday, June 23. Two rounds of singles main draw and one round of consolations will be played on Monday. One round of singles followed by at least three rounds of doubles will be played on Tuesday.Doubles will be played at the start of the day on Wednesday. The standard one round of main draw singles and two rounds of consolation singles will begin on Wednesday.
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On-site Alternates On-site alternates must arrive at Rome Floyd prior to matches being played for which you want to be considered. Girls' first matches are 8:00 a.m. Monday and 9:10 on Tuesday. Boys' first matches are 9:10 on Monday and 8:00 on Tuesday. You must sign the ordered alternate sheet and remain at Rome Floyd. If a vacancy occurs, the highest "signed-in" alternate will be admitted. Once the on-site alternate is paged, he/she will have 4 minutes to report. If he/she takes longer than 4 minutes to report, he/she will be bypassed until a subsequent vacancy occurs.
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ACTION PHOTOGRAPHY: Acclaimed photographer Chuck Rogers will be on site. Drop by his display in the lower level at Rome Floyd TC for more information.VIDEO TAPING OF MATCHES Singles matches will be video taped at Rome Floyd TC. (Doubles by request only) For information stop by the video desk in the lower lobby.
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Doubles Doubles registration will be done via email and in person at registration. Alternates (State endorsed players not selected for singles) are encouraged to participate in doubles. State endorsed players not selected for singles must enter by e-mail or in person by 5:00 pm, Monday, June 22nd. The doubles deadline is 5:00 PM Monday June 22nd. Doubles play will begin on Tuesday, June 23rd. DO NOT SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT. Doubles draws will be posted June 23rd, by 9 am.
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Days, Times, and Deadlines Entry Deadline: June 12, 11:59 pm EDT. Selections posted: June 15, 5:00pm or later Seeds Posted online: Tuesday June 16, 5:00pm or later Tournament Draw made at 5:00 PM, Tuesday June 16 Draw posted online 9:00 AM Sunday. (Sites not listed.) Courtesy Check-in for all non-seeds: Sunday 4:30-7:00 On-site alternates should check in as usual on Monday morning. Singles play begins: Monday 8:00am at all sites Doubles Deadline: Monday, 4:00 p.m. Doubles draws will be posted by Tuesday 9:00a.m. College Forum - Monday 6:00p.m. Pizza - Monday to follow College Forum Doubles matches begin: Tuesday after singles. At least three rounds of doubles will be played on Tuesday. Doubles Matches played before Singles: starting Wednesday 8:00 a.m. Singles Finals, 3/4 Playoff, Consolation Finals: Sunday, June 28 (We hope to see you there!)
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Practice Courts Sunday Rome Tennis Center - 12 noon-8:00 pm. Alto Park - All day Etowah Park - All day Monday-Friday Model High School3252 Calhoun Road, NE, Rome, GA 30161 Turn LEFT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd. Go 0.2 mile to dead end. Turn RIGHT Go approximately 0.3 mile to 3rd traffic light and turn LEFT onto Broad Street Go approximately 0.5 on Broad Street Continue STRAIGHT ahead on Martin Luther King (changes to Kingston Road) for approximately 1.7 mile Etowah Park is on LEFT …. Look for sign that says "DRIVING RANGE Go to first light past Etowah Park and take a left onto Loop 1. Go to first light and turn right on Calhoun Road. Go approximately 2 miles on Calhoun Road Model High School is on the Right. Total Distance: Approx. 7.2 miles
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Medical Release Form
As you already know, everyone must have a signed medical release form at check-in. You can print one from the Internet or just fill one out when you check in. DON'T MAIL, or fax, the release to us. Look in the Reports above for a form you can print.
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Sunday Morning Chapel Service A 15-20-minute non-denominational chapel service will be held at Rome Floyd Tennis Center on Sunday before the tournament finals. The time will be announced on Saturday.
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HOST HOTELS (alphabetically listed)
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AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
Phone: (706)235-1717. Fax: (706) 378-0008. 2973, Cedartown Hwy Southeast, Rome, GA 30161 Hotel is near Georgia Highlands College, Rome GA. 36 Rooms with Micro Fridge, Coffee Pot, Iron and Board , High Speed Internet, Continental Breakfast. Only 6 miles to Floyd Tennis Center, 3 minutes from Darlington School. Guest rooms: KING BED $60.00 + tax, DOUBLE BED $65.00 + tax (Rate is available by calling hotel directly at 706-235-1717.) Cancellation policy: Cancel by 6:00p.m one day before arrival to avoid penalty.
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BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN
217 Hwy. 411 S., Rome, 30161, 706-234-3161, Guest Rooms: $72.00 (rate available directy by phone with hotel). Oversized Rooms and King Suites available at a higher rate. Complimentary Expanded Continental Breakfast, FREE High Speed Internet, Micro-fridges, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers, and hair dryers in all rooms. Cancellation policy: Must cancel by 4:00pm on the day before arrival to avoid one room night being charged.
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COMFORT INN
2209 Shorter Avenue, Rome 30165, 706-802-1223 fax 706-802-0135, e-mail: comfortinnrome@yahoo.com Hotel offers: outdoor swimming pool, FREE High Speed Internet, business center, free USA Today, extended cable with HBO, guest laundry, free local calls, and more. Continental Breakfast includes juices, coffee, milk, fresh fruit, yogurt, bagels, muffins, cheese, cereals, and waffles. Rooms have microwave, refridgerators, coffee pots, iron, ironing board, and hairdryers. Guest rooms: $85.00, Suites: $90.00, Jacuzzi Suites: $125.00. Please call hotel directly for reservations. Cancellation policy: Must cancel by 4:00pm on the day before arrival to avoid one room night being charged. ***NO minimum length of stay requirements. (11 a.m. check-outs apply). And best of all, Comfort Inn is ONLY 3.3 miles from the Rome-Floyd Tennis Center.
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COUNTRY HEARTH INN and SUITES
712 Avenue A, Rome, GA 30165, 706-314-1115 706 314 1120 Fax Guest Rooms: $79.99, Jaccuzi Hot tub Rooms: $99.99 The completely renovated Country Hearth Inn and Suites is better than ever! We are the first hotel in Rome to offer all NON-SMOKING rooms. Our new King rooms have the new Temper-Pedic Beds for a better night's sleep! Our new Double Bed rooms have the Serta Perfect Sleeper Mattresses. We offer a warm continental breakfast which includes: Waffles, Bagels, Doughnuts, Cereal, Milk, Juice, Coffee, Tea, and much more. We look forward to being able to serve you. Cancellation policy: Must cancel by 6:00 pm two days (48 hours) prior to date of arrival to avoid one room night being charged.
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COUNTRY INN and SUITES
231 Hwy 411 S. Rome, 30161, 706-232-3380. Standard Room: $99.00, 1 King - 2 Room Suite: $119, 2 Queen Bed Executive Suite: $138. THE COUNTRY INN & SUITES is Rome’s finest award winning hotel, offering amenities comparable to upper scale hotels such as: expanded breakfast bar, free high speed internet access, out-door pool, in-room voice mail, in-room data ports, micro-fridge in all rooms, one bedroom suites, and many more. For some it’s the cozy accommodations, breakfast and great rates. For others it’s the little things we do with the personal touches of home. Cancellation Policy: Adjustments to arrival dates must be made by 4:00 PM, 24 hours prior to arrival.
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DAYS INN
840 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, 30161 706-295-0400. Guest Rooms: $62.00 + tax. Business Center, Free Wireless High Speed Internet, Gym/Fitness Center, Meeting/banquet Space, Swiming Pool >Free Daybreak Breakfast and Free USA Today Free Local Calls and 800 # Access All rooms have: Microwave, Refrigerator, Alarm Clock, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board Copy and Fax Service 24-hr Coffee in Lobby, Coffee Maker In All Rooms, RV - Bus Parking. Cancellation policy: Cancel prior to 4pm the day of arrival to avoid a one-night charge.
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HAWTHORN SUITES
110 W. Second Ave., Rome 30161, 706-378-4837, Suites: $129.00 - $239.00 (+13% Tax). Hawthorn Suites is in WALKING DISTANCE of Rome Floyd Tennis Center, right in the heart of Rome. 2 night minimum reservation per room. Cancellation Policies: 24-hour Cancellation - Guest have until 24 hours before check-in date to cancel without penalty. Same-day cancellations and No-Shows will be charged additional fee of one night at room rate. Early Check-out penalty: Guests who depart before reserved chck-out date will be charged an additional fee of one night at room rate.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS and SUITES
(Newest Hotel In Rome... Adjacent to and managed by Country Inn and Suites.) 35 Hobson Way, Rome, GA 30161 706-232-0021 Guest Rooms: $109.00 - $139.00 (13% Tax) State of the art, brand new. All rooms have microwave, refrigertor, and 32-inch Flat Panel HD TV. Complimentary Hot Full Breakfast Buffet. Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool, and Business Center on site. Cancellation Policy: Cancel prior to 4:00 PM the day prior to arrival to avoid a one-night penalty.
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JAMESON INN
40 Grace Dr., Rome, 30161, 706-291-7797, Fax 706-291-6858, rome.ga@jamesoninns.com Guest Rooms: $89.99, Premium Room with Refrigerator, Microwave, and Coffee Maker: $94.99 Suites also available upon request: $159.99 FREE High Speed Wireless Internet, Indoor pool open year-round, 24-hour on-site Fitness Center, Compliementary USA Today, Free Showtime Movie Channel. Deluxe Continental Breakfast including biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, variety of grits/oatmeal, fruit, and much, much more. Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 6:00 PM day of arrival to avoid one night's room charge. "Southern Hospitality at its finest. Stay a night, or stay a while. With Jameson Inn you're sure to stay with a smile."
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LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
Newest Hotel in Rome!!!!!! Scheduled Opening Date February 10. Prior to that date, make reservations via email. 15 Chateau Drive, Rome, GA, 30152, Phone 706-291-1034, Fax 706-291-1036, Laquintarome@aol.com Standard Guest Room: $89.99 (1 King or 2 Queen Beds), King Suite (1 King with Pull out Sofa Bed) $109.99, Family Suite (2 Queen Beds with Pull Out sofa Bed) $119.99 All Rooms have Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Maker and 32” Flat screen T.V. Earn Points or Airline Miles With each Stay Fitness Center, Business Center, Onsite Guest Laundry, Pool & Spa Free High-speed Wired/Wireless Internet Complimentary Hot Breakfast Cancellation Policy: Cancel 4 P.M Day before Arrival to avoid one night room charge
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MOTEL 6
New Motel 6 of Rome 390 Dodd Blvd. Rome, GA 30161-6642, Ph: 706-234-8182, Fax: 706-295-2706 Rhonda L. Barton, Director of Sales, Email: rhondabarton08@comcast.net Guest Rooms: $59.99 + tax (13% in Rome). All Indoor Corridors Next to Huddle House. Discounts available to guests of Motel 6. Minutes from Downtown Rome and Many Restaurants WiFi, Free Morning Coffee, Toiletries Available Fitness Center and On-site Guest Laundry Cancellation Policy: (48 hours based on 6 PM day of arrival). Any room not canceled by the 48 hours time frame will be charged for one night plus tax.
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Rental Car Specials from AVIS
To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D086863. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. Click "more info" to access the Avis tournament website.
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ALTERNATES
All applicants NOT admitted to the main draw shall be listed in order, to be moved into the main draw if/when spaces become available. The order will be based on Southern Standings. To find out the order go to the Alternates lists in the Reports Section above. Alternate lists will be posted , June 15 after 5:00p.m and updated thereafter. If you are an alternate from your state and are NOT admitted on June 15, you may do any or all of the following: 1) Stand by as an on-site alternate on Monday June 22 for any of the 128 unseeded positions 2) Stand by as an on-site alternate on Tuesday June 23 for the 32 seeded players. 3) Come to play doubles on Tuesday June 23. *** If you are an alternate, please make sure the tournament has accurate contact information so that you may be contacted when needed.
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EVENTS
Boys and girls singles 160 draw with Feed-in championship through quarterfinals and playoff
matches for 3/4 places. Play in the FIC is mandatory. Semifinal losers in the main draw are required to play the 3/4 playoff match. The Singles official draw will be made at 5:00 PM Tuesday, June 16. The draw will be posted online at 9:00 a.m Sunday, June 21.
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SEEDS
Thirty-two seeds will be “block seeded” into the third round of the singles tournament and will thus not play until Tuesday, June 22nd. Seeding will be done and posted online on Tuesday, June 16th. Seeded singles players: carefully note the dates for doubles!
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MATCH AND SCORING FORMATS
Scoring: Singles main draw will be the best of three tie-break sets. In the event of inclement weather, this format may be changed to best of 2 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Singles Consolation will be best of three sets with a 3rd set match tiebreak in lieu of the third on days that 2 matches are played. Doubles will play the collegiate format (8 game pro-set) with a match tiebreak played at 8-all. The match tie-break for both singles and doubles is the 10-point format.
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Evaluation Form
If you have any positive comments about the Southern Closed 16 Championships, please click on "more info" and submit the form. If you have negative comments, the link is broken. Thank you!
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Rest periods between singles matches
The following heat policy will be implemented: When players are scheduled to play 2 singles matches in one day, they will be offered a rest period equal to the length of their first match (up to 3 hours). They will be offered a minimum of 2 hours rest regardless of first match length. This rest period guideline does not apply to doubles.
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Electronic Devices Prohibited on court
Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted.
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Directions to Rome Floyd Tennis Center from I-75 Exit # 290
Go west (left if you are coming from Atlanta) on GA Hwy 20. Eventually, GA Hwy 20 will merge into US Hwy 411 Follow 411 into Rome. As you enter Rome, you pass a Ford dealership on the Right, Go past the Dean Ave. Exit and immediately take a RIGHT at the next exit onto US 27 North (the exit will be marked "Rome"). Go 2.3 miles to the 5th traffic light (Checkers on the corner - Hurry... Double Cheese Melts 2 for $3.00!) Turn LEFT onto Broad Street and go 0.3 mile to the 4th traffic light at 5th Avenue (El Zarape on the corner) Turn RIGHT and go 0.2 mile to the 3rd traffic light at W. 3rd Street Turn LEFT on W. 3rd Street. Rome Floyd Tennis Center will be 0.2 mile on the RIGHT. Total distance from US 411 - 3.0 miles For a map click "more info".
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Alternate Directions to Rome from Atlanta and points south of I-20 From downtown Atlanta take I-20 west to Thornton Road (north, i.e. turn right) From Atlanta Airport take Camp Creek Parkway. (west, the only way it goes) From I-285 southwest of Atlanta take Camp Creek Parkway (west, left if going north on I-285). (After you cross I-20 (Camp Creek is called Thornton Road) Stay on Thornton Road approximately 35 miles to Rockmart. This road will change names several times (various peoples’ names, but is mostly US Hwy 278. As you approach Rockmart, there will be a Sonic Drive-In on the right. At the traffic light just past Sonic, turn right on GA 101. Stay on GA 101 approximately 18 miles to Rome. After you cross US Hwy 411, go 1/2 mile to the first traffic light. Turn left and immediately to the right and stay on Hwy 101. Go 1.6 miles to W.3rd St. (1st light past Broad Street.) Turn right on W. 3rd St. Tennis center is on the left.
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Directions from I-75 southbound from Tennessee
Take Exit 312 (GA 53 West) Turn RIGHT on GA HWY 53 West Go Approximately 22.7 miles to intersection with Broad Street (GA Hwy 293) in Rome (first traffic light past N. Broad Baptist Church) Turn RIGHT onto Broad Street Go 0.5 mile on Broad Street Turn RIGHT onto 5th Avenue (El Zarape on the corner Go 0.3 mile to 3rd traffic light Turn LEFT on W. 3rd Street Rome Floyd Tennis Center is 0.2 mile on Right. For a map click "more info".
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Satellite Sites
Up to 4 satellite sites will be used. The distance from the main site is between 2.75 miles and 7.5 miles. Directions to all sites will be available at check-in at Rome Tennis Center. Directions to some of the sites are below.
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Directions to Alto Park (ALT)
Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd St. Go 0.1 mile to dead end. Turn RIGHT. Go approximately 0.4 mile to 1st traffic light. Turn LEFT onto Shorter Avenue (GA Hwy 20). Go a little more than 2 miles to 1st traffic light past DAIRY QUEEN (on Left). Turn LEFT on Burnett Ferry Road. (The park is on this road, all appearances to the contrary.) Go approximately 2.7 miles to Alto Park. Turn RIGHT into Alto Park and follow driveway (it sort of turns to the right.) TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 5.4 miles (1014 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Rome, GA )
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Directions to Darlington School (DS) from Rome Floyd TC
Matches will be played at Darlington School Darlington School has graciously offered their newly renovated courts for match play this year. Remember, this prestigious school is ALLOWING you to use THEIR courts. Be considerate of their generosity by conducting yourself as ladies and gentlemen with propriety and modesty. Be careful not to leave litter, trash, and drink containers on the premises. Directions from Rome Floyd Tennis Center are:
Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd. Go 0.1 mile to dead end. Turn LEFT onto Hwy 101 (2nd Ave.) Go approximately 1.6 miles to Stop Sign. Go STRAIGHT 0.6 mile to US Hwy 27 South (sign says Gadsden - Cedartown) Go approximately 0.9 mile to Darlington Drive-Old Lindale Road exit. At end of Exit ramp turn LEFT. At Stop Sign turn RIGHT onto Darlington Dr. Darllinton is approximately 0.5 mile on RIGHT just after the Railroad Track. Total Distance: ~ 3.9 miles ( 1014 Cave Spring Rd SW, Rome, GA 30161)
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Darlington School
Coosa International Tennis Academy is the year-round tennis training program offered by Rome's Coosa Country Club. Offered as an extracurricular opportunity to Darlington School resident students, CITA's Junior Performance Program enrolls highly motivated male and female student-athletes who share a common goal - to obtain a premier college-preparatory education and elite tennis training within a single, competitive program. CITA's experienced staff and innovative tennis training program combine with Darlington's rigorous academic offerings, caring faculty and first-rate facilities to offer a unique academic and athletic environment designed to prepare students for collegiate opportunities. Darlington resident students who participate in CITA live in one of the school's six student houses, three for boys and three for girls, and train with CITA director Federico Rodriguez, a USPTA 1-certified professional and USPTR member and former gold medalist in the Dominican Republic National Games who has competed internationally since age 12. Darlington School is a coeducational, college preparatory day and boarding school established in 1905. For information, please call 1-800-368-4437.
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Directions to Etowah Park (ETO) from Rome Floyd TC
Turn LEFT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd. Go 0.2 mile to dead end. Turn RIGHT Go approximately 0.3 mile to 3rd traffic light. Turn LEFT onto Broad Street. Go approximately 0.5 on Broad Street. Continue STRAIGHT ahead on Martin Luther King (changes name to Kingston Road) for approximately 1.7 mile. Etowah Park is on LEFT Look for sign that says "GOLF Driving Range." (It is easier to see than the Etowah Park sign.) TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 2.75 miles (1325 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA)
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Entries and Selections
All players must enter through the TennisLink On-line Registration. Players may enter only one division even though each age division is at a different site and listed as a separate tournament on the schedule. Players should play in the age division they are seeking Southern Endorsement. Fourteen of the selections will be based on the most current Southern Standings of the age division only. (No selections based on the younger age group). All other selections are based on the quotas and endorsements of the States.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should click on "more info" to see if their name is on file. If after you enter you name and it does not appear, please Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091.
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Withdrawals
Prior to the deadline, players should withdraw online. Players should note all rules on withdrawing from a tournament. All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing by e-mail or fax. No refunds will be issued for players withdrawing after selections are made. Alternates wishing to enter another tournament should withdraw from the Alternates list before entering another tournament. Alternates are not charged the entry fee until admitted into the draw.
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College Forum…Monday 6:00 p.m. This important event will be held in the Fitness Center just past Court 7.
You are approaching a critical point in your tennis career, but even more so in your educational career. You may believe it's a little early for thinking about college, but it's not. If you wait until your junior or senior year in high school, you will have lost time needed to evaluate colleges and have them evaluate you. There are many things that only college coaches and staff can tell you that will be invaluable in your quest for just the right school for you. College coaches from NCAA Schools will be on hand to give you advice on the critical issues that you may have never thought about. They will cover those things you need to know, and then they will answer your questions. Ask any of the 150+, who attended last year. They will tell you how valuable an experience it was. 'Gondoliers' Pizzas will be served afterward.
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Players are selected from a designated Section or District ranking list.
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