Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event Future Match Info Report Players By Event Medical Release and Parent Alert
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Court Reservations
Cash only please! You can reserve courts for the 26th of December only at Knoxville Racquet Club.
Court times at KRC and CBRC are available in the morning for the 27th 6:15-6:45, 6:45-7:15, 7:15-7:45.
You can only reserve courts for the 26th by calling KRC 865-588-1323
During check-in on the 26th, you will be able to reserve courts the 27th at the tournament check-in desk for both sites.
On the 27th you will be able to reserve courts for the 28th at your site of play.
Cash only please for reservations. Courts are 16 dollars an hour and can be divided up between players. You must pay for courts at the time of reservation.
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Checking in for tournament and Pizza Party
Check in will be at KRC December 26 4-8 ending promptly at 8pm.
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Birth Certificates
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern Tennis Office. Fax # 770-368-9091
“Search for your Birth Certificate here to see if it is on file in the Southern Office.” CLICK THIS LINK more inf
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Withdrawing from tournament
Please withdraw from tournament using TennisLink before the registration closes.
Go to tennislink and click" register for this tournament"....it will say you are already registered....look to the left of the page....you will see "withdrawal" click on this and enter your confirmation number. This can only be done up untill 11:59 PM at close of registration.
If you withdraw after December 19,2009 11:59 PM YOU WILL NOT receive a refund no matter the excuse.
You must withdraw by E-mail!!!! DO NOT CALL. We need written proof.
Please if you are on the alternates list and it's Wednesday and you will not be able to play ...please send an E-mail so that someone else can be contacted if there is a withdraw from main draw.
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Play Format
All main draw matches will be the best of two out of three set.
All consolation matches will be the best two out of three sets with a tiebreaker in lieu of the third set.The third set tiebreaker will be a match tiebreak played to ten points with a margin of two points. The consolation will be a full feed in consolation through the quarterfinals.
There will be a playoff for third and fourth place in the main draw.
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KRC Map directions
DIRECTION TO KNOXVILLE RACQUET CLUB Directions to KRC Traveling East on I-40 take Papermill exit, take a right onto Papermill Drive, Right at next light onto Weisgarber rd, Rt at 2nd light onto Lonas Drive and KRC is up on the left.
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KRC to CBRC
R on Lonas Rd.out KRC main entrance for.4mi. speed limit 35
L on Weisgarber stay in right lane.
R at light onto westbound ramp to 1-40 for 4.6 mi
take Cedar Bluff exit 378
take the Executive Park Drive Exit 378b toward N Cedar Bluff Rd.
Stay straight to go onto Park Village Dr. NW
Continue on Park Village Through 4-way stop at Cross Park
Continue on Park vVllage through traffic light at Fox Lonas
You're now on Racquet Club way ,ballfields on left clubhouse and court are just ahead .
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Contact Information
Due to Alternate Notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is important for you to add contact information (E-mail and phone) during the online registration process when asked. This is very important. If you did not do so please E-mail Rcame59433@aol.com asap with this vital info.
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Boy's and Girl's sites
Boys will play at KRC Knoxville Racquet Club
Girls will play at CBRC Cedar Bluff Racquet Club
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Hotels
Boy's Hotel 3-5 minutes away
Holiday Inn Central at Papermill
1315 Kirby Road
Knoxville, TN 37909
(865)584-3911....please mention "WinterSouthernClosed" to get the rate of 89.00
Free breakfast for four
Highspeed internet
Pool
Full service lounge
Located off I-40/I-75 at Papermill Exit
Girls's hotel 3-5 minutes from site.
Holiday Inn West at I-40/I-75
304 Cedar Bluff
Knoxville, TN 37923
865-693-1011 GROUP CODE : SIC : This code must be used to get rate of 89.00
Breakfast
Internet
Located off I-40/I-75 at Cedar Bluff Exit
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SEEDING
USTA SOUTHERN SEEDING CRITERIA
USTA Southern Level 1, 2 and 3 Tournaments
SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA: Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
Definition of Most Recently Published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists:
• Southern Closed Championships (June) Published List on Monday prior to tournament start
• Southern Championships (other than June) Published List at least 8 days prior to tournament start
• Southern Designated Published List at least 8 days prior to tournament start
• Southern Level 3 Published List used for Selections tournament start
In addition to the list, other criteria to consider:
• Players who have a standing in the next younger age division may be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 10 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of any younger age division.
• Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 1000 ATP or WTA rankings should be considered for seeding.
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Selection Process
This is a Southern Level 2 Tournament. You CANNOT enter two (2) divisions in a Southern Championship. The selection process DOES NOT include the selection of 1/4 from the younger age group in a Southern Championship .
Selection will be by the Southern endorsers
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Entering Two Tournaments
ENTERING TWO (2) TOURNAMENTS - DO NOT DO THIS
Do not enter two tournaments at the same time.
How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list,you must withdraw from the alternate list first and then enter the second event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make changes.
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Car Rental Discount
Budget Car Rentals 1-800-314-7934 Discount Code Z750560.
You must use code to get discount.
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Medical Release Forms
Medical Release Forms have to be completed and signed by the parent or legal guardian. Please prepare this form beforehand. You will not be permited to check in without a completed release.
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Draw size
All draws are 64
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Alternates
CONTACT INFORMATION It is your responsibility to notify me of your most current contact information. I will call the phone numbers given by TennisLink to notify you of the opportunity to enter. I will not try to contact you by the email address given by TennisLink this has proven to be unsuccessful. I will only communicate with you by email if you first contact me. PLEASE NOTIFY ME BY E-MAIL Rcame59433aol.com or you can fax the contact info to Rob Cameron C/O KRC 865-675-5260 .
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ORDERED ALTERNATES REPORT This is the order alternates will replace any withdrawals originally selected from the Standings List. (This report will be posted after selections.)
POINT OF NO RETURN It is your duty to notify us if you have reached the "point of no return" for travelling. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moments notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternates list if you know you cannot travel. I have to contact alternates in order, even though it may be the night before the tournament . We cannot know someones intent until you tell us. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, we assume you can still attend.
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Parents and Coaches
We will enforce "NO coaching, negative behavior,or harrasment of players at our events."
We will not tolerate this behavior and Players will be CODED immediately if parents or coaches get out of line.
As a tournament Director,Coach and parent of tennis players, I ask you all to be good SPORTSMAN and praise all players for good behavior.
IF WE ACT LIKE CHAMPIONS ,SO WILL OUR CHILDREN......THANKS, Rob Cameron
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MATCH CHECK-IN
NEW RULE FOR MATCH CHECK IN:/
Regulation IV.A.2 now states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time."
This means, if there is one open court at 10:00 and there are three matches to put on the referee will start the clock for lateness for anyone who has not checked in for the 10:00-- Even though there are not enough courts for all three matches.
1. The first matches of each will begin promptly at 8:00 please be checked in and on your court at 7:45.
2. For all matches after 8:00 , please check in at the tournament desk 30 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for a 10:00 match. Please check-in 30 minutes before your scheduled match. If there are open courts , we need to put matches on ASAP. PLEASE go to the bathroom,fill your water bottle,ETC before you check in.
3. Once you have checked in, please stay near the tournament desk until we tell you the court assignment. You must be where you can hear us call your name after you check in.
4.We will be watching the clock for lateness. please do not ask us if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only to worry about your own timeliness.
REMEMBER WE ARE ON EASTERN STANDARD TIME...
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McGhee Tyson Airport ( TYS )
Allegiant Air 702-505-8888 ( Discount Airline)
American Airlines 800-433-7300
Continental Airlines 800-525-0280
Delta 800-221-1212
Northwest 800-225-2525
United 800-241-6522
US Airways 800-428-4322
McGhee Tyson Airpot 2055 Alcoa Highway - Alcoa,TN 37701
Phone (865) 342-300
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HOSPITALS
Hospitals East Tennessee Children's Hospital
2018 Clinch Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916 (865)541-8000
Fort Sanders Medical Center
1901 Clinch Avenue Knoxville, TN 37916 (865)541-1111
University of Tennessee Medical Center
1924 Alcoa Hwy Knoxville, TN 37920 (865)305-9000
Fort Sanders Parkwest
Parkwest Blvd.
Knoxville, TN
Located 1 mile from Cedar Bluff
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THE CODE
THE CODE *** In matches without an offical on court, players are expected to follow ..THE CODE... . IT'S IN THE OFFICAILS HANDBOOK ... and is available on the USTA web site....If you haven't read this, please do so. THE CODE is also a good read for PARENTS
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Parents and Coaches
We will enforce "NO coaching, negative behavior,or harrasment of players at our events."
We will not tolerate this behavior and Players will be CODED immediately if parents or coaches get out of line.
As a tournament Director,Coach and parent of tennis players, I ask you all to be good SPORTSMAN and praise all players for good behavior.
Please treat tournament,site directors, officials and your fellow tennis player with respect.
IF WE ACT LIKE CHAMPIONS ,SO WILL OUR CHILDREN......THANKS, Rob Cameron
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The Tennis Clubs
YOU AND YOUR FAMILIES ARE GUESTS AT OUR CLUBS. PLEASE TREAT OUR CLUBS AS IF THEY WERE YOURS. CLEAN UP AFTER YOURSELF. PLEASE NO HORSE PLAYING. PARENTS PLEASE KEEP SIBLINGS ON THEIR BEST BEHAVIOR AND OUT OF PRIVATE AREAS. IF PARENTS,PLAYERS, OR SIBLINGS CAUSE DAMAGE TO OUR CLUBS , THE PARENTS WILL BE RESPONSIBLE FOR DAMAGES. PLAYERS CAUSING DAMAGE WILL AUTOMATICALLY BE DISQUALIFIED FROM OUR TOURNAMENT.
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Restaurants
Close to Papermill Drive
Olive Garden, 7206 Kingston Pike 865-584-7300
Aubry's Restaurant. ( LOCALLY OWNED)Great family place. 6005 Brookvale Lane 865-588-111
P F Chang China Bistro 6741 Kingston Pike 865-212-5514
Calhoun's B-B-Q (Locally owned) Kingston Pike
Petro Chili and Chips (locally owned) YOU MUST TRY THIS !!!! Kingston Pike
Close to Cedar Bluff
Aubrys (Locally Owned) 102 South Campbell Station RD 865-671-2233
Abuelo's Mexican Food Embassy 11299 Parkside Drive (865) 966-0075
Outback Steak House 330 North Peters Road 865-539-2640
Peerless Family Restaurants (Locally owned)
Park Side Grill (locally owned) Parkside Drive
Carrabba's Italian Restaurant Parkside Drive
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Airport Knoxville McGhee Tyson ( TYS)
Allegiant Air 702-505-8888 ( Discount Airline)
American Airlines 800-433-7300
Continental Airlines 800-525-0280
Delta 800-221-1212
Northwest 800-225-2525
United 800-241-6522
US Airways 800-428-4322
McGhee Tyson Airpot 2055 Alcoa Highway - Alcoa,TN 37701
Phone (865) 342-300
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Stringing will be available at KRC during the tournament
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, December 13, 2009 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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