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Tournament ID:   809647709
Dates:   April 11, 2009
Divisions: Non-qualified: BG(18-10)s,FMLC; E(8)s,FMLC
Organization: Arlington Parks & Recreation
500 W Mayfield Rd
Arlington, TX76014
Org Phone:(817)459-6163
Org Fax:(817) 557-5684
Org Website:www.arlingtontennis.net
Director:Sheryl B. Osborn
Director Phone:817-459-6163
Director Fax:817-557-5684
Director Email:atc@arlingtontx.gov
Section: Texas
District: Texas
Surface Type Hard
Entry Fee:*ONLINE ENTRY FEE: $18.00 per player
MAIL-IN/IN PERSON ENTRY FEE: $18.00
EVENT LIMIT: 1 singles
Checks Payable To:Arlington Tennis Center
Send Checks To:500 W. Mayfield Rd. Arlington, TX 76014
Draws Posted:4/10/2009
Last Updated:4/12/2009 4:09:18 PM (Central Time)
 
Draws Competitors Seeds Results
 Entries Closed Wednesday, April 08, 2009
Unsanctioned Tournament
This tournament is not sanctioned and will not count for ranking by the governing organization.
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Thank You!
Thank you to all the players who participated in the ATC April 11 Mid Cities! We truly enjoyed hosting the event at ATC.

Results are now posted and have been reported to local newspapers.

Sportsmanship
Congratulations to the winners of our sportsmanship awards:
  • Katherine Abraham of Lubbock
  • Will Craig of Arlington
  • Randall Ramirez of Dallas
  • Ali Kulshreshtha of Grapevine
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Draws posted
Draws for the Arlington Tennis Center April 11 Mid Cities are now posted. Reminder that Mid Cities matches are 8-game Prosets, no ad scoring, so matches should finish quickly. As with most Mid Cities, limited rest time may be given between some matches. For late matches, if courts are available and players agree, the matches may be played earlier than scheduled. See you Saturday!
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Welcome!
Welcome to Arlington Tennis Center's April 11 Mid Cities Tournament! ATC is a public facility featuring 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts, a full service proshop and concessions. Our proshop carries the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service.
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About the Tournament
  • This tournament is for non-qualified players aged 18 and under.
  • This tournament will be held on Saturday, April 11.
  • This tournament is a non-sanctioned event for non-qualified players. No Championship or Super-Championship players may enter the Mid Cities.
  • Events offered at this tournament are B&G 10s-18s singles, with a Co-ed 8s singles division.
  • Age divisions that do not make will be combined or cancelled.
USTA Membership Required
  • PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA MEMBER INFORMATION PRIOR TO REGISTRATION.
  • Your USTA membership info is the official data downloaded and used by the tournament staff.
  • Check that your USTA membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work &/or mobile) phone numbers.
  • Juniors players need to supply email addresses for each tournament, as that information is no longer available to tournament directors.
  • more info
Entering the Tournament
  • The entry fee for ALL Mid Cities players who do not register on-line is $18.
  • Players who register on-line will pay $15, plus the USTA Tennis Link user fee of (approximately $3).
  • On-line registration is encouraged as it is the fastest and most secure means of registration.
  • You should receive a confirmation number when you register on-line. If you do not, or if you have any problems with on-line registration, contact linkteam@usta.com.
  • Check Applicants list after registration for the most updated information. Competitors list may not be complete until after the deadline.
  • Entries from independent players (players not registering through a club) who do not register on-line may be accepted via fax, mail or in person, but the entries/fees must be in the hands of the tournament director and prepaid by Wednesday night, 11:59 PM.
Deadline
  • THE DEADLINE FOR THIS TOURNAMENT IS 11:59 PM ON WEDNESDAY, APRIL 11, for on-line entries.
  • Pros from facilities may call in players from their clubs through noon on Thursday, April 9.
  • If you are in doubt about your entry, check the Applicants list, and email linkteam@usta.com if your name does not appear on that list shortly after your registration on-line, or if you do not receive a confirmation number at the end of your registration process.
  • NO LATE ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED.
  • Please do not wait until the day before the tournament to check on your entry status, as draws will have been done. If your name does not appear on the Applicants list by 3:00 PM on Thursday, April 9, email atc@arlingtontx.gov.
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Scheduling
  • Matches will not begin before 8:00 AM on Saturday, April 11.
  • Matches may extend into Saturday evening, so please be prepared to play late on Saturday, if necessary.
  • Little (or no) rest period may be given between matches at Mid Cities tournaments, so please be prepared to play back to back if scheduled.
  • Check In
    Players need to check in at the tournament desk for EACH MATCH. 15+ minutes is suggested to avoid lateness penalties.
    Seeding, Draws and Formats
    • Seeding is based on ZAT Standings lists. Draws with insufficient information available in the ZAT stranding lists may not have seeds.
    • Draws are computerized, but an effort will be made to separate players from the same town when possible.
    • Draws will be a maximum size of 32 players. Events with more than 32 players will be split and winners awarded for each draw.
    • Draws will be posted Friday, April 10, 2:00 PM.
    • Format for all divisions, main and consolation, will be 8-game prosets, no ad, tie-break at 8-all.
    • Divisions with only three or four competitors will be scheduled as round robins or combined with other divisions.
    Withdrawals
    • WITHDRAWALS WILL BE REFLECTED ON-LINE THROUGH 6:00 PM FRIDAY, APRIL 10. LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE.
    • If withdrawing late (after 6:00 PM Friday, please be considerate of opponents and notify ATC in writing AND via phone BEFORE the tournament begins Saturday morning, as email may not be read "instantly" during the last hours before the tournament starts.
    • Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov.
    • Phone: 817-459-6163.

    • For ALL Mid Cities: Players who withdraw after the draws are posted or who "no show" Saturday morning are still responsible for tournament fees. Non payment of fees may result in players not being accepted into future Mid Cities tournaments.
    Awards
  • Awards will be awarded in each division for First, Second and Consolation.
  • Awards will be given to the Boy and Girl who exhibit outstanding Sportsmanship during the tournament.
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    Point Penalty System
    • The USTA Code of Conduct and the Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced for the benefit of all players and spectators.
    • Any player who is issued two code violations during the summer Mid Cities schedule (due to player or spectator actions) will be disqualified from remaining tournaments that season.
    • Lateness penalties will also be assessed. See the link for "Junior Know the Rules" for general information. THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD.
    • more info
    Officials
    • The coordinator of officials for the Mid Cities tournaments is Susan Wertenberger, USTA Referee.
    • At least one certified USTA Official will be on site throughout the tournament.
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    Site Information
    • All Matches are tentatively scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center (ATC).
    • Alternate locations may be necessary, depending on number of tournament entrants. more info
    Rain Date
    • If the full tournament on Saturday is rained out, the tentative makeup rain date is Sunday, April 19.
    • Please confirm with tournament desk about rain issues/makeup, or call 817-459-6166. Refunds will not be given for divisions that begin play. more info
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    Wireless Internet
    Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to offer wireless Internet for our guests.
    Fun Central
  • Arlington Tennis Center is in the HEART of food and fun central. We are located just blocks away from the Parks at Arlington and the Arlington Highlands.
  • ATC has many fast food restaurants within walking distance from Arlington Tennis Center.
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    Advance Planning
    • Spectators are not allowed on courts at any time.
    • No pets are allowed in the ATC proshop/building or inside the fenced area around the courts.
    • Smoking is not allowed in the proshop/building or inside fenced areas.
    • Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
    • See also DRESS CODE.
    • Thanks for your cooperation.
    • Personal videotaping is not allowed, except paretns/guardians who are videotaping their own child from a non-distracting position off court.
    Dress Code
    • We ask that all players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment.
    • All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens.
    • Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length.
    • Thanks for your cooperation.
    Cell Phones
    Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.
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    Notes
    This tournament is for non-qualified players aged 18 and under.
    Super Championship and Championship players may not compete in this event.
    Player Selection Type
    No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
    Entry Type
    Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, April 08, 2009 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
    Quick Reference
    In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 809647709 from the searchable schedule homepage.
     
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