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ENDORSEMENT LIST should be online byThursday at 8PM!
I have posted the age divisions I have finished already. Thanks William Fain wtfain@charter.net
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ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION
PLAYERS MUST ENTER THE SINGLES EVENT THAT HE OR SHE IS SEEKING ENDORSEMENT INTO THE SOUTHERN CLOSED.
Selection Criteria:
Of the 11 players to be selected in the B/G 14-18’s, 8 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Semi finals of the Main or the semi finals of the back draw of the age division seeking endorsement to be guaranteed a spot. The other 3 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the Age division as well as all of the players results in the rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
Of the 9 players to be selected in the B/G 12’s, 6 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Semifinals of the Main draw or the Finals of the back draw to be guaranteed a spot. The other 3 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the event as well as all of the results in the player’s rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
Of the 5 players to be selected in the B/G 10’s, 2 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Final’s of the Main draw to be guaranteed a spot. The other 3 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the event as well as all of the players results in the rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
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COACHES FOR THE SOUTHERN CLOSED
The coaches and their contact number for the Southern Closed are as follows:
B/G 10's: Scott Kidd (334-220-9862) gkidd@mail.aum.edu
B/G 12's: Rob Dunn (205-246-6042) rdunn@westervelt.com
B/G 14's: Milton Fleming (205-222-0915) miltonfleming@msn.com
B/G 16's: Stephanie Baumgardner (205-533-4882) stephyjoelle@gmail.com
B/G 18's: Jordan Delass (678-491-6624) JMDelass@samford.edu
The coaches will meet you at 5:00 pm the day before play begins at the main site unless they contact you in advance and adjust the time. The 10's, 12's, 14's and 18's coaches will be present through warm up on Tuesday Morning. Please note that the 16's will begin on Monday not Saturday. The 16's coach will be present through Thursday morning warm up. Please be sure to thank them for their time and effort!
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NEW INFO
-5/26 4:07 PM-
Singles draws have been posted. Please be prepared to play semis and finals in the same day.
Please also note that some previously posted doubles times have been removed from the draw to accomodate the singles schedule. However, Friday night times remain unchanged. We hope to have Saturday and Sunday doubles times out in the morning.
Arrangements have been made to have practice courts available all day at O'Connor and Lagoon on Friday.
-5/26 4:07 PM-
Seeds have been posted. Please check the "Players by Event" list to see if you are seeded.
Doubles draws and times have been posted.
-5/25 3:23 PM-
Players without doubles partners have been paired at random. If you were left without a partner due to odd numbers, you have until Tuesday at noon to find one.
The singles seeding list will not be published until Tuesday afternoon.
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CHECK IN (Updated)
Players must check in at their site at least 30 minutes prior to their first match. This includes players that have Friday night doubles matches. Early check in on Friday will begin at both sites at 3:00.
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TOURNAMENT TIMELINE (5/25 - 5/31)
12:00 PM Mon: Doubles deadline.
4:00 PM Tue: Singles seeding lists published.
6:00 PM Tue: Doubles seeding lists published. Doubles draws and times posted.
6:00 PM Wed: Singles draws and times posted.
5:00 PM Fri: Doubles play begins.
6:30 AM Sat: Practice courts available at tournament sites.
8:00 AM Sat: Play begins.
6:30 AM Sun: Practice courts available at tournament sites.
8:00 AM Sun: Play begins.
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DOUBLES ENTRIES
We will stop taking doubles entries and parings at noon on Monday, May 25.
If you have a partner:
Please email your name, your partner's name, and the division you wish to play in by the deadline.
Also, have your partner send the same information.
If you do not have a partner:
You have until the deadline to find a partner.
Once the deadline has been reached, players will be paired at random.
IMPORTANT NOTE: If you do not wish to be paired randomly, please withdraw by the deadline. Players that are still entered by the deadline will be expected to play. Penalties will be applied for players that do not show for doubles matches.
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DIRECTIONS TO TOURNAMENT SITES
Please use the following links to get directions to the sites:
Lagoon Park Tennis Center (LTC)
O'Connor Tennis Center (OTC)
Huntingdon College (HC)
Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) Please note:The courts are located at the back of the facility, past the soccer fields and across from the gym.
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DOUBLES INFO
You may now sign up for doubles without a partner.
Doubles will start on Friday Night as early as 5:00 and we may play 2 rounds, we may also play 1 round of doubles first thing Saturday Morning. This is in an effort to get the doubles played first and we also hope to double up on some single matches possibly at the semi's or Qtr's in an attempt to shorten tournament by a day!
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HOTEL RESERVATIONS
The City of Montgomery is proud to announce Hotel Solutions as a major sponsor for our tennis tournaments this year. Hotel Solutions is recommended by the Montgomery Area Chamber of Commerce and is the booking agent for numerous events across the city. Hotel Solutions has negotiated the lowest rate possible for you. Please support junior tennis in Montgomery by clicking "more info" and booking your hotel through them.
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LINKS TO SOUTHERN CLOSED SITES
Southern Boys & Girls 10 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 12 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 14 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 16 Closed*
Southern Boys & Girls 18 Closed
*Please note the dates for the Boys and Girls 16 Closed have been changed to June 22-28
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MEDICAL RELEASE
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you of fax it to us @ (334)240-4060. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release:
Medical Release
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Player's birth certificates should be on file with the Southern Office. Please verify if it is on file by clicking here. Players without a birth certificate on file will need to bring it to the tournament as well as fax it to the Southern office.
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ZONALS REGISTRATION SITES
Southern Girls 12's Zonal Application
Southern Boys 12's Zonal Application
Southern Girls 14's Zonal Application
Southern Boys 14's Zonal Application
Southern Boys and Girls 16's Zonal Application
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ZONALS TOURNAMENT SITES
Boys and Girls 12's Zone Team Site
Boys and Girls 14's Zone Team Site
Boys and Girls 16's Zone Team Site
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SELECTION PROCESS
The top 64 players in each age division will gain entry into this event based on:
1.) Southern Standing
2.) District Standing
3.) All other available information
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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 Wednesday, May 20, 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: 703235809 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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