TOURNAMENT ERROR
There has been a computer error in the player selection process for all divisions except Boy's 14s. This has been corrected and ALL players are in the tournament. However, your credit card has not been processed unless you are signed up in the Boy's 14s. We apologize for this error. We will need you to send a check payable to Dale Short for $68 by Thursday, May 28th to 3176 E. Jefferson Pike Lascassas, TN 37085. This amount covers both singles and doubles.
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Medical Release Form
Attention Players: Do not forget to bring your signed Medical Release Form to the tournament. The form is located at www.tennesseetennis.com under Junior tennis-competitive.
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IMPORTANT SCHEDULING NOTICE
In light of the downward turn in the economy, the TTA and Junior Competitive Committee has decided to shorten the length of the tournament...
The new tournament format is as follows:
All main draw and back draw matches will play a Super Breaker in lieu of a 3rd set.
All doubles matches are 8 game pro-sets and is single elimination.
Weather permitting, the tournament schedule is as follows:
Friday: 2 to 3 rounds of doubles will begin Friday no earlier than 3:00pm.
Saturday: 2 rounds of main draw singles, minimum of 1 round of back draw singles, and 1 round of doubles.
Sunday: 2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles, and 1 doubles (if needed).
Monday:2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles, and 1 doubles(if neede), (all 64 draws and less are anticiapted to be completed by Monday).
Tuesday: 2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles (all 128 draws are anticipated to be completed by Tuesday).
In case of inclement weather the tournament could be extended thru Thursday ,June 4th.
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Attention Girl's 12s Division
Girl's 12s will be playing in Shelbyville, TN at the Shelbyville Recreation Center. The directions and available hotels are located on the tournamnet map. 931-607-5745 (Please do not leave a message)
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Boy's 10s
Showtime Sports Academy (the old Racquet Club of M'boro) 931-801-8072 (Please do not leave a message)
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Girl's 10s
Stones River Country Club 631-662-6285 (Please do not leave a message)
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Boy's 12s
Old Fort Park 615-423-9399 (Please do not leave a message)
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Boy's and Girl's 14s
Middle Tennessee State University 615-494-7688 or 615-260-1967 (Please do not leave a message)
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Draws
Draws will be posted by Thursday May 28th at Noon Central time. Once the draws are posted there will be no changes made unless extenuating circumstances.
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Check In
You may check in Friday at your site before your match. Pizza will be available! If you are unable to check in on Friday, please double check your draw online for all up to date changes and arrive at least a half hour before your first singles match on Saturday to complete the check in process.
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Tournament Map
Be sure and check out the map and print out directions to your site!
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DoubleTree Hotel
615-895-5555 1850 Old Fort Pkwy Murfreesboro, TN
$90 rate includes an on premise Restaurant, Indoor and Outdoor heated pool,Free WirelessInternet, Business and Fitness room. In order to receive the discounted rate you must mention you are with the Jr. Qualifying Tennis Tournament!!
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Fairfield Inn & Suites
615-849-1150 222 N Church St Murfreesboro, TN 37130
$99 rate for double beds, $119 rate for suites
Includes continental breakfast, Complimentary business center, Indoor pool and hot tub, Fitness room, Wireless Internet in the room. In order to receive the discounted rate you must mention you are with the Jr. Qualifying Tennis Tournament!!
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Holiday Inn Express Hotel & Suites
615-849-9000 165 Chaffin Place Murfreesboro, TN
$89 rate In order to receive the discounted rate you must mention you are with the Jr. Qualifying Tennis Tournament!!
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Country Hearth Inn in Shelbyville
1607 N Main St Shelbyville, TN 37160 (931) 680-1030
more info
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Best Western in Shelbyville
724 Madison St Shelbyville, TN 37160 (931) 684-2378
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Important Note:
Be sure to check the draws often for possible changes due to tournament administration errors, players withdrawing, site changes, etc.
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Doubles
All entrants must enter by the entry deadline. Be sure to have your doubles partner enter as well and list you as a partner. If you enter and your partner does not and/or enters with someone else you may not get entered into the doubles draw. If you enter doubles without a partner we will try to find you a partner however, there are no guarantees.
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Weather delays
In case of inclement weather please check at your tournament site or you can call the site phone # however, please do not leave messages as we will not be able to return calls.
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Birth Certificate
BIRTH CERTIFICATES:
All players must have a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the USTA Southern Office for proof of US citizenship prior to playing in the Tennessee Junior Qualifying Championship or the Southern Closed Championships. Please check the following link to see if you have one on file with USTA Southern:
http://southerntennis.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=default&uid&view_search=1
If you do not see your name in the search, it means that USTA Southern does not have it on file. You can fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com.
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Withdrawals
There are no refunds issued after the deadline closes.
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Questions
For any questions regarding the tournament email the tournament directors at MTJuniorQualifying@gmail.com. Messages left via phone will not be responded to. Email a detailed message and we will get back to you asap.
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Southern Closed Information
In order to be eligible for the 2009 Southern Closed Tournament you must register online at http://www.tennesseeetennis.com/ If you finish in the top 12-14 in your division (10 & Under, Top 6) you may qualify for the Southern Closed depending on the size of the draws. Others may go based on their overall record. Endorsers will be available to speak with at the Qualifying.
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Seeding
*Seeding Info: Seeding is mainly determined by the most recent southern standing. DRAWS AND SEEDING ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE...RE-CHECK OFTEN!
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Sponsors
Thanks to all our sponsors this year including...
Puleo's Grill
Dick's Sporting Goods
Wilson Racquet Sports
Big Apple Bagel
CiCi's Pizza
Tecnifibre USA
Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce
The Very Idea
and all our Hotels!
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Tecnifibre USA
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*** USTA/TENNESSEE RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE: JUNIOR PLAYERS
COMPETING IN USTA, USTA/SOUTHERN, AND USTA/TENNESSEE SANCTION
TOURNAMENTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE TO
THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF EACH TOURNAMENT BEFORE THE FIRST MATCH
IS PLAYED. THE PLAYER AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE FORM.
THE FORM IS ON THE USTA/TENNESSEE WEB SITE AT
WWW.TENNESSEETENNIS.COM UNDER JUNIOR TENNIS - COMPETITIVE *** * All
draw information on the web is subject to change, please re-check
often.
Phone entries will not be accepted.
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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 Thursday, May 21, 2009 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 704233809 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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