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CONGRATULATIONS MORGAN INGRAM - SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER FOR GIRLS!
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CONGRATULATIONS TO CHASE SCHUPP-SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER FOR BOYS!
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
Boys and Girls SINGLES is a Full Feed-In draw through the quarters with a 3rd & 4th place playoff. DOUBLES is an 8-game pro set with a set tiebreak (first to 7 by 2) at 8 games all. ALL SINGLES MATCHES ARE 10-POINT TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET.
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DOUBLES - MUST SIGN DOUBLES SHEET AT CHECK-IN/BEGINS NOT BEFORE 3PM SAT
Doubles play will begin Saturday following Singles, but doubles will not begin before 3:00 PM. Only players who re-sign for doubles at WTC will actually be in the doubles draw. Players have until 9:00am Saturday (first day of play) to sign up for doubles. Doubles will begin the first day.
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ALL SINGLES MATCHES ARE 10-POINT TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET.
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WARMUP WITH PRO/ALL DAY FRI Jul 9 etc.
WARMUP WITH A PRO
There will be limited spaces available to warm-up with a pro from 6:00 - 8:00 am daily at WTC. You may also make arrangements to warm-up with a pro at another site later in the day. Contact us (334-615-3790) to register. Warm-up list will be at front desk daily. Cost is $25 for 1/2 hour, $50 for 1 hour.
You can sign up for warmup with pro all day Friday & any time all days of tournament.
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Host Hotel Rates
Host Hotel LaQuinta Inns & Suites 334.793.9090 offers a special rate of $74.99 + tax for either a Standard Room with 2 beds or a King room. A hot deluxe continental breakfast is included in the rate. Also includes exercise room & free passes to Gold's Gym, as well as many other amenities. MENTION THE BOYS & GIRLS SOUTHERN OPEN when making reservations.
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WE WILL GLADLY ACCEPT MORE GIRLS UNTIL THE DRAW
Until we get a full draw for girls, we will gladly accept late entries until the draw is made. There is no waiting list at this time. Email or call in your name, USTA number, Visa or Master Card number & expiration date as well as a daytime contact number and we will put you in.
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ATTENTION BOY ALTERNATES:
The top 2 or 3 boy alternates should watch the website for withdrawals and if you see your name about to come up, email me or call to let us know yes or no you are still interested in coming if we get to your name. We would also need your Visa or Master Card number with expiration date if you still want into the tournament. As it gets closer to the draw, this will help make sure we can get you into the tournament quickly if we do get that withdrawal needed to get to your name. Thanks everyone.
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LATE ENTRIES/ALTERNATES
All alternates/late entries should be sure you have emailed me your contact information of email and daytme phone in case we get to your name.
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GPS ADDRESS: 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, AL 36303
If you want to get driving directions online from Map Quest, etc., use the following address as your destination at Westgate Tennis Center: 604 Whatley Drive, Dothan, Al 36303. The actual road (Recreation Road) does not show up under those programs as it is just an access road inside Westgate Park. The 604 Whatley Drive is directly across the street and will work online for driving directions.
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CHECK-IN AND PARTY/MEETING ARE FRIDAY, JULY 9TH
CHECK-IN BEGINS 2:00 PM ON FRIDAY. Meeting/party are at 6:00 PM.
There will be an informative meeting with the Tournament Director and Referee on Friday, July 9 at 6:00 PM Central Standard Time here at Westgate Tennis Center. The Tournament Director and Referee will go over rules, lunch pickups, and things related to our tournament. While it is not mandatory, we encourage everyone to attend. If you will not be arriving in time for checkin and the meeting, please let us know so we can mark you as a late arrival.
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NEW SOUTHERN PARENT FORM/MED RELEASE FORM MUST BE SIGNED
The new Southern Tennis USTA Parent & Medical Release form must be SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of check-in. IT IS THE FORM THAT IS AVAILABLE HERE ON THIS WEBSITE. Please download and bring this completed form with you or fax to us (334-678-0763) to speed up the registration process. Players are NOT allowed on court without this signed release.
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PRACTICE COURTS
PRACTICE COURTS
There is no charge for practice courts. Courts are available for players on days leading up to the tournament. On tournament mornings, free practice courts are available from 6:00 - 7:20am daily at Westgate Tennis Center. During the day when all the courts are being used for matches, there are practice courts available at other locations. You will be given directions to those in your gift bag. NO practice courts at second site.
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Other Hotel Information
The Hilton Garden Inn is also offering a special rate of $84 if you call the local number (334) 671-7676 and say you are in the Southern Open 12's Tennis Tournament. Alicia Crawford or Keisha Walding can confirm that rate for you at the local number if needed.
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AIRLINE INFORMATION
Dothan's local airport is the Dothan Regional Airport (334-983-8100). Delta Airlines connects into Dothan. Most people connect to Dothan through Atlanta, Georgia or Tallahassee, Florida. Contact the airport for additional information. DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO WTC From Dothan Regional Airport, follow Napier Field Road south to Highway 231 and turn left onto Highway 231 south. (Solomon Chevrolet will be on your left.) Then follow directions "From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231) to WTC. It takes about 15 minutes to drive from airport to Westgate Tennis Center.
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DRIVING DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO WTC
From Dothan Regional Airport, follow Napier Field Road south to Highway 231 and turn left onto Highway 231 south. (Solomon Chevrolet will be on your left.) Then follow directions "From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231) to WTC. It takes about 15 minutes to drive from airport to Westgate Tennis Center.
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HOTELS, RESTAURANTS, ETC.
Link going directly to hotel listings (places to stay) http://www.dothanalcvb.com/stay/ Get listings of all Dothan hotels, restaurants and other information about the area from the Dothan Area Convention & Visitors Bureau online at www.dothanalcvb.com.
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ATTENTION ALTERNATES: EMAIL US YOUR DAYTIME CONTACT NUMBER & EMAIL!
Alternates - Please email us your daytime contact phone number & an email that you check regularly so we can contact you promptly about a position opening up for you. (E-mail to cmckissack@dothan.org) If we call you about getting in, we will need a VISA or MASTER CARD number & expiration date. (We are NOT set up for American Express.) USTA does not forward contact information or credit card information for security reasons. Thanks!
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DIRECTIONS From Florida, traveling 231 North
DIRECTIONS From Florida, traveling 231 North
Traveling North on Highway 231 from Florida, after you enter Dothan City Limits, see Super Wal-mart on left. Go few more blocks to major intersection, turn left onto Ross Clark Cir. (Holiday Inn South on right) Travel around circle to intersection with Hwy 84 West. Turn left at 84 West. (Krispy Crème on left at turn.) Go 1 block on 84W & turn right onto Westgate Parkway. Left at 1st traffic light onto Choctaw St. (Church on corner) Dead end-Westgate Center (meeting straight ahead) courts 1 block.
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DIRECTIONS: From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231
DIRECTIONS: From Montgomery, AL heading South on 231
Traveling south from Montgomery on Hwy 231: When approach Dothan, see Solomon Chevrolet on left. Next is Wal-Mart on left. When completely past Wal-Mart, turn right at 2nd traffic light onto Westgate Pkwy(Country Corner Shopping Center). Go approx. 1/2 mile. Turn right at 2nd traffic light-Choctaw St (Westgate Church of Christ on right corner). At dead end, Westgate Rec Center is in front of you (Mandatory Mtg/Player Party) Tennis Courts parking, go 1 block to right.
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DIRECTIONS: ATLANTA TO DOTHAN
DIRECTIONS: ATLANTA TO DOTHAN From ATLANTA, take Hwy I-85 heading South. I-185 toward Columbus, 431 S. exit to Phenix City, Al 431 S. through Eufaula, Headland & into Dothan. At Dothan, turn right at Ross Clark Cir (Hwy 231). Kmart on right. LANDMARKS on right: Food World, Bondy's Ford) Next intersect Hwy 231. Go straight, past Cracker Barrel, Hooter's) Turn right at traffic light after Hooter's onto Choctaw St. Go through next traf light (Westgate Pkwy). Go to top of hill. Rec Center-party-ahead. Courts 1 blk-to right.
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This is a USTA Southern Section Level 2
Tournament.
For entry, contact Tournament Director.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 10, 2010 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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