Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report
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Tournament Hotlines
There is a tournament hotline available for each site location. Please call the site hotline for the site of your scheduled match for any location changes and weather information:
- UK Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7032
- LCA Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7033
- Sayre Hotline: (859) 223-2180 x 7060
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Timeline
- Seeds Posted: Tuesday, July 21
- First Match Times Posted: Wednesday, July 22
- Draws Posted: Thursday, July 23
- Play Begins: Friday, July 24, 8:00 am
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Questions
If you have questions not addressed on the website, please email them to itsyourserve@gmail.com rather than calling the Director
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Medical Form
Medical waivers must be signed and turned in before the first match. Click here to download form:
more info
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Check In
Please arrive and check in at your site 30 minutes before each match time. Bring your completed medical form with you to your first match.
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Match Formats
- Main Draw Singles 14s-18s: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
- Main Draw Singles 10s-12s & ALL Consolation Singles 10s-18s: Best of 2 Tiebreak Sets with 10 point Match Tiebreaker in Lieu of 3rd Set
- Doubles: 8-Game Pro Set with 7 point Tiebreak at 8 all
Match formats may be altered if inclement weather conditions arise.
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Sites and Directions
- UK Hilary Boone Tennis Complex (UK)
, (Sports Center Drive...park across the street from the courts by the practice football field or at the baseball stadium)
Lexington Christian Academy (LCA), (450 West Reynolds Road…Turn left at the stop sign after entering the campus from Reynolds Road)
Sayre Tennis Complex (S), (300 Canebrake Drive)
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Practice Sites
The following sites have practice courts:
- Shillito Park, 300 West Reynolds Road (next to Lexington Christian Academy)
- Ecton Park, 956 Turkeyfoot Road
- Woodland Park, 601 East High Street
- Southland Park, 625 Hill-n-Dale Road
- Glendover Elementary School, 710 Glendover Road
- Kirklevington Park, 396 Redding Road (next to Lexington Tennis Club)
There will be no available warm-up courts after 8:00 a.m. at Tournament Sites. On Sunday, the LCA Courts are closed until 1:00 p.m. and therefore not available for practice.
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Seeding Process
Seeding is to be done according to criteria outlined in Friend at Court, using all rankings as of July 15.
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Hotels
Best Western Lexington Conference Center
5532 Athens-Boonesboro Road
Lexington, KY 40509
(859) ) 263-5241
Rate: $79/night + taxes
Mention “USTA Tournament”
Newly renovated rooms and indoor pool
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Entering Two Tournaments at Same Time
Entering two tournaments at the same time is a violation of the USTA rules and players may be assessed five (5) Junior Suspension Points for violation of this rule.
In the 2009 Friend At Court, page 118, USTA Tournament Regulations, IV.C 11 and 12:
"A players shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments. If any parts of the tournaments overlap, unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation, and concurs in writing. "A player may not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player's entry is accepted in another tournament, unless the tournament committee understands the situation, and concurs with the contemplated action."
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Stringing
A stringer will be available to string racquets at the UK tennis courts. Players must supply their own string. The Site Director at UK will be able to assist you. Stringing is also available off-site at Sports Plus, 4101 Tates Creek Center Drive, Lexington (859) 272-4220
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Trainer
A trainer will be available at the UK site. The trainer tent will be clearly marked. The trainer will be available to tape, provide ice for injury, etc.
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Sportsmanship
The Andy Schrecker Sportsmanship Award will be given to a deserving male and female player in the tournament. The winner should display the qualities Andy exhibited during his life. Andy was not only a great player but also a great sportsman and man of character as well.
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Sponsors
Gold Sponsors
Homecare Medical
White Greer & Maggard Orthodontics
Lexington Clinic Sports Medicine
Silver Sponsors
Lexington Tennis Club
Sports Plus
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 19, 2009 11:59:00 PM Eastern 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: 703604909 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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