Tournament Reports
ENTRY FEE OWED REPORT - $0 Means You Owe Nothing Future Match Info Report
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
SPORTMANSHIP AWARDS WENT TO:
KENNAN JOHNSON
JOEY FRANCIS
ALL OF THE KIDS WERE RESPECTFUL AND A JOY TO BE AROUND ESPECIALLY DURING THE 3 RAIN DELAYS. 99% OF THE PARENTS WERE UNUSUALLY CALM AS WELL, WHICH IS GREAT CONSIDERING THE RAIN. IT IS VERY DIFFICULT TO RESCEDULE AND COMMUNICATE WITH 300 PLAYERS AND 20 DIFFERENT EVENTS DURING THOSE RAIN DELAYS BUT WE WERE ALL ABLE TO GET THROUGH IT AND COMPLETE THE TOURNAMENT. WE THANK YOU FOR YOUR PATIENCE!
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MONDAY RAIN DELAY #2:
ALL IN-PROGRESS MATCHES AND 9:00 MATCHES ARE TO START PLAY AT 1PM.
Origianal 11AM match times have been moved to 3pm.
DO NOT CALL TO WITHDRAW!!!!!
IF YOU MUST CALL THESE ARE THE PHONE NUMBERS YOU MUST USE:
(251) 610-0483 or (251) 610-0087
Once you are in Mobile, all questions and/or withdrawals must be handled in person at the site, freeing the phones lines for true emergencies.
Consolation matches will remain outside.
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TIMELINE
- ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
- 9/10 Thu 11:59 pm - (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
- 9/12 Sat 8:00 pm - Selections and Alternates List Posted to website
- 9/14 Mon - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 6 hours to respond
- 9/15 Tue - Noon ABSOLUTE DEADLINE TO MAKE DOUBLES CHANGES!
- 9/16 Wed 8:00 am - The first Alternate we reach will be offered any open spot
- 9/17 Thu Noon - First Doubles Match Times Posted. Everyone entered in doubles will play Friday.
- 9/17 Thu 9:00 pm - First Singles Match Times Posted. Singles play will begin Saturday.
- 9/18 Fri Noon - Draws Posted to website
- 9/18 Fri 2:00-4:30 pm - Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center for Doubles Players
- 9/18 Fri 4:30-10:00 pm - Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center for remaining Singles Players
- 9/18 Fri 5:00 pm - Doubles Matches begin, at least two rounds will be played, maybe 3
- 9/18 Fri 6:00-9:00 pm - Dinner will be served for participants and their guests at Mobile Tennis Center
- 9/19 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Doubles continues at 8:00 am, Singles to follow
- 9/20 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am
- 9/21 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am at the Mobile Tennis Center
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal before Thursday 9/10 11:59 pm Central Time
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself.
Withdrawal after Thursday 9/10 - After Entries Close
You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188.
Per Friend At Court "Player shall not withdraw from a tournament after entries close except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament."
Withdrawal for any other reason or lack of documentation will result in 4 suspension points. Written verification by a medical professional of a player's injury or illness or a written explanation of the personal emergency must be received by the last day of the tournament to avoid suspension points. You will not receive a refund no matter the excuse.
Defaulting during the tournament
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Refeee in person, it will be counted as a "No Show." No telephone withdrawals will be accepted. You must see the Head Referee in person or it will be counted as a "No Show" which carries 5 suspension points.
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ENTRY FEE
Please Check the "Entry Fee Owed Report" when posted to make sure your fee has been paid. There will be several Credit Card Failures and Alternate Entries that will have to pay the entry fee and processing fee. We will no longer accept checks. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS ONLY:
1. OVERNIGHT YOUR FEE. MONEY ORDER ONLY - The Fee is $56 Made Payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608.
2. CALL IN YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER. Call the Mobile Tennis Center Pro Shop at (251) 208-5185 only, Monday - Thursday 8:30 am - 7:00 pm. Do not call any other phone numbers or email for credit card processing.
Some of you will send in your waivers and it is listed on this report. If you have an "S" in the Waiver column, it means I have received your Signed Waiver.
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CONTACT INFORMATION
Due to Alternate notification, Doubles, Time Changes, and Draw Changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us and yourselves by offering this contact information.
If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to tennistournament@comcast.net at anytime.
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THE CODE
In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow The Code.
If you've never read it, please do so.
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FACILITY RULES
The Mobile Tennis Center uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA.
Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players.
The list below indicates the Facility Behavior Rules:
- No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled.
- No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled.
- No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled.
- No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises includes parking lots, bathrooms, and anywhere within 30 feet of a tennis court.
Verbal rules apply to any . We have officials on sight that are fluent in many s.
Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to a Code Violation and receive suspension points.
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DRESS CODE
For the Boys:
Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related.
No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline.
Shirts must be worn at all times.
Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones.
Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs
For the Girls:
Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related.
Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones.
The bottom of you Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Trust us when we tell you that your equipment (skirt or short) is not working properly during play when rolled.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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DOUBLES & FRIDAY
PLEASE CHECK THE DOUBLES COMPETITORS LIST FOR YOUR NAME
If you are supposed to be entered and your name is not present, If you are not supposed to be entered and your name is present, or If you are supposed to be paired with someone specific, email tennistournament@comcast.net
Remember, the Doubles Event is just as important as the Singles Event. If you do not show up for your match, you will be penalized. An excuse like "I did not know my Mom signed me up for Doubles" is not acceptable - LOOK AT THE COMPETIORS LIST, PLEASE. If your name has a small "d" by the age division, you entered doubles at the time of registration.
Last opportunity to sign up for doubles, withdraw from doubles, or add a partner is Tueday 9/15/09 at NOON. Please note that you are responsible for entering or withdrawing from doubles as well as finding a partner. If you do not have a partner by 9/15/09 at Noon, we will do our best to assign you one. However, if there is an odd number of entries, there are no guarantees. Any alternates that were selected to play singles, will have to notify me if you want to play doubles.
The sooner you provide us with accurate doubles information, the sooner we can prepare and post the Doubles Draw. Thank you for your cooperation.
DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN FRIDAY 9/18/09 AT 5:00 pm. The Round of 32 and the Round of 16 will be played on Friday (Rd of 16 and Qtrs for the 10s). EVERYONE IN DOUBLES WILLL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT. Saturday, the Doubles will be played at 8:00 am.
If you enter doubles, you may enter a different age division than your singles.
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MEDICAL RELEASE WAIVER
Medical Release Forms have to be completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Parents, please do not send your child without this form completed. Print it now to save time and frustration later. This form has to be completed in order to check in.
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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 go to this link to see if their name is on file.
If your name does not appear here please fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
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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.
DOUBLES SEEDING CRITERIA
• Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded in the order of the total number of Ranking points held by each team.
• Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 1000 ATP or WTA rankings may be considered for seeding.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
- EVERYONE ENTERED IN DOUBLES WILL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT
- Remeber that there will be a full day of play on Monday - Parents be prepared for your child to do well this just may be the tournament they make it to the final round of play!
- This is a Southern Level 3 Tournament and an Alabama Level 2 Tournament
- You may enter 2 Singles Divisions, in an effort to get in the higher age group you will only be selected for one age division
- If you enter doubles, you may enter a different age division than your singles.
- The Selection Process DOES include the selection of 1/8 from the Younger Age Group
- Singles Play will start on Saturday
- The Format of Play for Singles is a 64 Draw, Full Feed-In Consolation through the Quarterfinals, with a 3rd/4th Playoff in the Main Draw.
- The Scoring for Main Draw Singles is Best 2 of 3 Sets and the Scoring for Singles Consolation is a Tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
- Doubles will start at 5:00 pm Friday
- The Format of Play for Doubles is a 32 Draw, Single Elimination with a 3rd/4th Playoff
- The Scoring for Doubles is an 8-game Proset
- Airlines into Mobile include: American, U.S. Air, Delta, and Continental.
- Airport is called Mobile Regional Airport. Pensacola, FL and Gulfport, MS have airports within an hour from Mobile
- Mobile is in the Central Time Zone
- Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you might have.
- Email any other questions to tennistournament@comcast.net
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MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 10:00 pm Friday for your convenience. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time, for no other reason than your children need proper rest.
For those of you that "just can't make it by that time" need to do the following:
1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid by Friday night - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report
2. Fax in your Medical Release Waiver WITH your CELL phone numbers & HOTEL info to 251/208-5188.
3. Show up 30 minutes before your match time if you are playing at the Mobile Tennis Center. If you are playing at another site, you will have to check in at the Mobile Tennis Center before you go to the other site. Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament.
4. Those of you playing 8:00 am matches at the Mobile Tennis Center will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.
Friday, Doubles starts at 5:00 pm. Please try to avoid this time for checking in - it will be extremely busy at this time. On Saturday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their matchtimes. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Friday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers. We will be here until 10:00 pm on Friday. Remember that Eastern Time Zone people will gain an hour.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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MATCH CHECK IN PROCEDURES
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 1 OPEN COURT AT 10:00 AND THERE ARE 3 MATCHES TO PUT ON THE REFEREE WILL START THE CLOCK FOR LATENESS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT CHECKED IN FOR 10:00 - EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH COURTS FOR ALL 3 MATCHES.
1. The first matches of each day will report directly to the court at 7:45, and balls will be on the court. Matches should begin promptly at 8:00.
2. For all matches after 8:00, please get in a single-file line at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for 10:00. 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 worry about your own timeliness.
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SINGLES FORMAT OF PLAY
All maindraw matches will be best two out of three sets.
All consolation matches will be best two out of three sets with a tiebreaker in leau 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 feedin consolation through the quarterfinals
There will be a playoff for third and fourth place in the main draw.
Schedule of Play (for a 64 Draw):
Saturday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 1 round Consolation
Sunday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation
Monday: 2 rounds Main Draw, 3 rounds Consolation
In the event of weather delays: We may use short scoring in the Main Draw in order to stay on schedule. REMEMBER, NOTHING CANCELS UNLESS IT ALL CANCELS.
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SITES
All matches will be played at the Mobile Tennis Center.
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PRACTICE COURTS/WARMUPS
We will use 56 Courts at the Mobile Tennis Center. These courts open at 6:30 am. You must be off the court by 7:45 am. There will be 4 courts open All Day at the Mobile Tennis Center on Friday, Saturday, Sunday, and Monday for practice. Monday we will only use 32 courts leaving 20 open for practice.
If Cottage Hill Tennis Center in Medal of Honor Park (10 courts) is not used for matches, it can be used for practice courts at no charge and will open at 7:00 am. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls.
Lyons Park Tennis Center (5 courts) will be available for practice at no charge. There will be no pros at this site and you need to bring your own balls.
Pro Warmups: You may contact the following Pros to schedule a lesson. They will be available on Friday only. The cost is $40 for an hour and $20 for a half hour. You must may by credit card or cash in the Pro Shop prior to your lesson. You will be given a receipt to show the pro. Their names are:
Andy Pinkus (251) 533-5839
Phillip DeKeyser (251) 776-0490
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TRAINER
There will be a trainer on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine, even to adults. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, etc.
Plan on HOT temperatures and start hydrating now.
If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest that you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, you may incur suspension points for leaving.
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PHOTOGRAPHER
The Offical Photographer is Your Game Face
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PRO SHOP
We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off sale merchandise.
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STRINGER
There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $15. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
The Official Tournament Ball is Wilson US Open and will be provided for matches. We will have this ball for sale in the Pro Shop.
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VIDEOS FROM HIGH-TECH TENNIS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS (from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the entire tournament to offer four (4) 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. This is a great tool for College Recruiters as well. 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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VISIT MOBILE
For Area Maps and Attractions, Click Here:
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CAR RENTAL
Reservations are made by going to the Enterprises Website: www.enterprise.com
Enter the discount code 55R4175, the password is MOB.
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HOTELS
Ask for Special Tennis Rate for the Alabama Hardcourt Open Tennis Tournament
Please try to stay at a Tournament Hotel. The following hotels support the tournaments which enable us to provide more for the participants.
Please Note:
1. Get a confirmation number for your reservation.
2. Book Early.
3. If you have to cancel, do so within 72 hours of arrival date so you will not be charged.
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MOBILE MARRIOTT
3101 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
MOBILE, AL 36606
Phone: (251) 476-6400
Rate: $95
Room Block and Discounted Rate are Released 2 Weeks prior to tournament
For Driving Directions click here:
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HOLIDAY INN HISTORIC DISTRICT
COMPLETELY RENOVATED & GREAT VIEWS
301 Government Street
Mobile, AL 36602
(251) 694-0100
Rate: $94
Room Block and Discounted Rate is Released 2 weeks prior to tournament
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WINGATE
516 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 441-1979
Rate: $85, $95
For Driving Directions click here:
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ASHBURY HOTEL & SUITES
600 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: (251) 344-8030
Fax: (251) 344-8055
Rate: $78, $88
Rate quoted is for 1 - 2 people, $5 charge for each additional person
Room Block Released 2 weeks prior to tournament
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LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
**NEWLY OPENED OCTOBER 2008**
1570 Motel Court
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: (251) 661-9978
Phone: (251) 338-8907
Rate: $79
Room Block and Discounted Rate are released 2 weeks prior to tournament
Only 12 minutes from Tennis Center via I-10 E to I-65 N, Full Complimentary Continental Breakfast
Microwaves/ Refrigerators in all rooms, Hi speed internet in all rooms, 24 hr. business center and fitness center, Outdoor pool with Jacuzzi
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HAMPTON INN - PROVIDENCE
525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251/776-5866 Phone
251/776-5887 Fax
Rate $110 per night
Shuttle to Mobile Tennis Center
Room Block and Discounted Rate are Released 2 Weeks prior to tournament
For Driving Directions click here:
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COURTYARD MARRIOTT
1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-5200
Rate: $104
Click here for Hotel
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FAIRFIELD INN
950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 316-0029
Rate: $104
Click here for Hotel
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RESIDENCE INN
950 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 304-0570
Rate: $104, $129
Click here for Hotel
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TOWNE PLACE SUITES by MARRIOTT
1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 345-9588
Rate: $124, $159
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HAMPTON INN I-65
1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-4007
Rate: $104
Click here for Hotel
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This is an Alabama Level 2 event and a Southern Level 3 event.
Players will be selected based on STA guidelines for STA level 3
events.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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