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AQUAFINA WARM-UP CAMP
Location: Parham Bridges Tennis Center
Date: Friday April 24
Time: 5:00-7:00 PM
Didrector: Julio Godreau
Cost: $20
To register contact Parham Bridges at 601-956-1105
The purpose of the tournament camp is to provide the players with a good hitting session on Friday the day before the tournament. The camp will not work on mechanics, it will simply pair the players to do a control hitting session and then have match play. The camp will be directed by Julio Godreau, Academy Director at Parham Bridges
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SITE ABBREVIATIONS FOR DRAW
RTC= Ridgeland Tennis Center 201 A McClellan Dr. Ridgeland, MS 39157
BRID = Parham Bridges Tennis Center 5055 Old Canton Road Jackson,Ms 39211
CCJ = Country Club of Jackson 345 St. Andrews Jackson, MS 39211
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HOST HOTEL
Homewood Suites
853 Centre Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601-899-8611
King Suites $105
Double Suites (suite with 2 double beds and sofa sleeper) $115
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HOST HOTEL
Embassy Suites Jackson-North/Ridgeland
601-607-7112 Fax 601-607-7116
Rate $119
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TIMELINE
4/14 : Deadline to register or withdraw online (11:59pm) To withdraw- Click on Registration Withdraw.
4/18 : Last day to withdraw and receive a refund.
4/15 : Selected player list will be posted and alternate report will also be posted. Alternates must notify us if they cannot attend. We will assume alternates can attend, unless we receive an email for withdrawal prior to your selection. Once an alternate has been selected, payment of entry fee is required immediately.
4/23 : First match times will be posted by noon.
4/24 : Draws will be posted by noon.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Medical Release forms must be completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN..
Please do not send your child without this form completed.
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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 MUST go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear on the list, please fax it to 601-853-9919.
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PLAYER REGISTRATION
There is a mandatory check in Friday, April 24 from 6:00pm-8:00pm at the Embassy Suites at 200 Township Place, Ridgeland, Ms 39157
601-607-7112
Waivers must be signed on Friday night or faxed to 601-853-9919 BEFORE participants are allowed to play
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RULES FOR ENTERING MORE THAN ONE DIVISION
Players are allowed to enter 2 divisions in Southern Level 3 and Bullfrog tournaments with the following guideline. (This is for selection only, you cannot play 2 divisions at one tournament)
1. Players are selected to both age divisions they apply will automatically be selected in the older divison. They will be removed from the other (younger) age division.
2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the Alternates list for both divisions, but would be obligated to the divison they first get in from the Alternates list. They would then be removed from the Alternates list in the other age division.
3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the Alternates list of the division they were not selected.
4. Once a player is selected for any one division, no changes can be made.
There will be no exceptions to these guidelines.
The selection process is very fast and the guidelines will be followed precisely. If you feel you made an incorrect decision during the entry process, you can edit your registration until the closing deadline.
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SELECTON PROCESS
The MOST CURRENT USTA/Southern STANDINGS LIST is used for the SELECTION PROCESS. 28 players from the respected age group are selected and up to 4 players from the younger age group who are eligible and who have a standing in the top 40 of the younger age group are selected. If there are not 4 eligible players in the younger age group, remaining spots in the respective age group are filled with the next players from the respective age group. ( FOR EXAMPLE : In the Girls' 18 division, the top 28 players in Girls' 18 - using the MOST RECENT Southern Standings List - who have applied are accepted as well as the top 4 players from the Girls' 16 division who are eligible AND who have a ranking in the top 40 in Girls'16. If there are not 4 girls in Girls' 16 who meet the requirements, the next player(s) in Girls'18 are selected into the event. The names of the players who have been selected appear as COMPETITORS.
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SEEDING
Seeding is based upon the most current Southern standing..
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ALTERNATES
The ALternate List is made at the time of Selection according to the Southern Standing List at that time. PLEASE NOTE !!! WE CANNOT CHANGE THE ORDER OF THE ALTERNATE LIST. ONCE THE ALTERNATE LIST HAS BEEN POSTED, THIS IS THE ORDER THAT IS USED FOR THE TOURNAMENT. Alternates are listed in the REPORT SECTION. DO NOT REFER TO THE ALTERNATES ON THE FAR LEFT SIDE OF THE WEB PAGE (That list is not updated). The ALTERNATE LIST is updated as soon as someone withdraws. IF NO ONE WITHDRAWS, THERE IS NOTHING TO UPDATE. It is the alternate's responsibility to check the webiste to see if the ALTERNATE LIST has changed. The tournament makes every effort to contact an alternate if he/she is selected to play in the tournament. Make sure your contact information is correct on your membership profile. The tournament is not responsible for a player not selected in the event the tournament cannot contact him/her due to incorrect or outdated contact information. Once an alternate is selected for play, payment is due immediately. Because ALTERNATES are not selected in the initial process, we cannot process your credit card. If you are offered a spot, please be prepared to call in credit card information. Your acceptance is not final until entry fee has been received. 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 moment's notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternate list if you know you cannot travel. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, we assume you can still attend.
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LATE ENTRIES
Anyone wanting to enter the tournament after registration closes, has to email ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net If there are alternates in the division you wish to enter, late entries go below all other alternates, regardless of ranking.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
On site alternates must inform the Referee, in person, they are on site. The official On-Site Alternate List for each age group is ordered according to the Official Alternate List posted in the weeks leading up to the event. On-Site Alternates MUST CHECK-IN Saturday morning with the REFEREE at the respective sites Parham Bridges or Ridgeland Tennis Center. After this it is a waiting game. If a player does not show up for his/her FIRST match or withdraws before playing his/her FIRST match, the first player on the On-Site Alternate List is notified. On-Site alternates must be ON-SITE when called, or the next player on the On-Site list is notified.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw BEFORE entries close, you must do so ONLINE. Click on edit registration, then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number-KEEP THIS NUMBER! Without the confirmation number you will not have proof that you withdrew. All withdrawals AFTER entries close must also be sent in writing by email to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net. Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date will not be refunded the entry fee. PLEASE, contact us immediately if you realize that you cannont come. An official withdrawal MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net. You will receive a penalty unless you have a documented medical excuse faxed/emailed to us at the time of withdrawal. You will not receive a refund no matter the excuse. If you must withdraw during the Tournament, you must see the Head Referee at Ridgeland Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it is counted as a "No Show". No telephone withdrawals are 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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ALTERNATE INFO
The Alternates by Event Report will be updated daily. Contact us immediately if you realize you cannot come. It is the alternates' responsibility to check the website to see if their alternate status has changed. The tournament will make every effort to contact you if your status does change to being in the tournament. You should make sure your contact information is correct on your USTA membership profile or email us at ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net with updated info such as cell phone #'s , email adddresses, etc.
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FORMAT AND SCORING
Draws will be 32 with a full feed in through the Quarter Finals and a 3/4 playoff. Main draw will play the best of 2 of 3 tie-break sets. Consolation will play a 10 point match tie break in lieu of 3rd set. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change.
IMPORTANT: Do not assume anything cancels.
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BALLS AND COURT SURFACE
BALLS AND COURT SURFACE
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PLAYING SITES
Ridgeland Tennis Center and Parham Bridges Tennis Center are the playing sites. Once the draw times have been posted, locations will be included for each age group.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Ridgeland Tennis Center ( 201 McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 601-853-1115) and Parham Bridges Tennis Center (5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 601-956-1105) can be used Friday night and early in the mornings before play begins.
Tennis Center South will be available Saturday 9-5 and Sunday 1-5 (601-960-1712)
Castlewoods 100 Castlewoods Blvd (601-992-5993)
Call to reserve a court
St. Andrews School - 370 Old Agency Road..Ridgeland, MS
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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 approiately 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 your shirt must touch the top of your skirt or shorts while standing upright- shoulders back .
This means, do not roll down your skirts or shorts.
Thank you for your cooperation.
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This is a Level 2 Mississippi tournament and a LEVEL 3 Southern
tournament.**** Each event will be limited to a draw size of
32.****Please email ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net with t-shirt
size**** Signed medical release form required**
Online registration at www.mstennis.com..Click tournament info
button and tournament schedule..Enter the # 703833609 in the
tournament ID box and click "find it"
* Please continually check this website for updated information,
especially as the start date approaches. * 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. Please either phone
601-853-1115 or email TENSWAR@aol.com with your T shirt size
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703833609 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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