USTA National Clay Court Championships
	Sanctioned By	Tournament ID:   704200210 Dates:   July 18-25, 2010 Divisions: G(18)s,FIC; G(18)d,SE Organization: Racquet Club of Memphis 5111 Sanderlin Ave Memphis, TN38117 Org Phone: (901) 765-4407 Org Fax: (901) 682-4229 Org Website: raquetclubofmemphis.com Director: Peter E. Lebedevs Director Phone: (901) 765-4407 Director Cell: (901) 461-8005 Director Fax: (901) 682-4229 Director Email: Tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com Referee: Donna Williams Referee Phone: 901 388-6580 Referee Cell Phone: 901 489-3263 Referee Email: donnamille@hotmail.com Section: Southern District: Tennessee Surface Type Clay Entry Fee:* 134.88 for one event; $135.38 for two events. All fees per player. Last Updated: 8/15/2010 11:53:54 PM (Eastern Time)
	Draws Competitors Seeds Results
	Entries Closed Thursday, June 24, 2010
Tournament Reports Alternates By Event Alternates By Event NEW HOTEL COURTYARD MARRIOTT $75 Per Night The Courtyard Park Avenue is excited to be a preferred hotel for the Racquet Club of Memphis - String n Swing Tournament hosted August 14-16, 2010 in Memphis, TN. We have reserved a block of rooms for you and your guest at a discounted rate of $75.00 per night plus 15.95% tax. Online room reservations are now just a click away with ResLink! more info Late Entry If you want to enter late and the event is not a full 32 draw we will put you in by the order you notify us. For those events that have alternates a late entry applicant will be placed at the bottom of the alternate list. Please email any late entry requests. Birth Certificate Link You must have a Birth Certificate on file with the USTA Southern Office to play this event. Please use the attached link to check more info Medical Release Please use this link to download a medical release. Have it signed and completed when you check-in Friday. You will not be able to play if this form is not completed. more info
Notes WELCOME Welcome to 3rd annual String N' Swing Tennis Junior Classic in Memphis, TN. Hopefully, you can find all the information you need for a positive tournament experience on this site. If you have any questions, please feel free to email us at tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com. THIS IS THE BEST WAY TO REACH US!!! Please do not call and call and call, as often there are 300 other parents doing the same thing. Please read through the information below, and if your question is still not answered, then drop us an email. This is the QUICKEST way to get a response. CONTACT INFORMATION: Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us by offering this contact information. If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com. HOTELS There are TWO OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTELS offering a special rate for tournament participants and their families. PLEASE PLEASE reserve a room at one of the THREE OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT HOTELS. They are convenient, comfortable and safe hotels which have set aside rooms for this event, and we want to make sure to fill these rooms!!! Doubletree Hotel: 5069 Sanderlin Avenue * Memphis, TN 38117 * RIGHT NEXT DOOR to The Racquet Club * 901-767-6666 * This luxurious hotel is 50 yards from The Racquet Club, has dining facilities and airport transportation, and has given this tournament a discounted rate of $95.00 per night. Rooms have been blocked off for the tournament. Indoor/outdoor pool, on-site restaurant, workout room, business center. Block held until July 27th. After the deadline, please contact Carol Thomas for reservations. Hampton Inn Poplar: 5320 Poplar Avenue * Memphis, TN 38119 * 901.683.8500 * $79.00/night * visit http://hamptoninn.hilton.com/en/hp/groups/personalized/MEMPRHX-STR-20080815/index.jhtml to reserve a room * Beautifully appointed rooms and phenomenal service are what our guests expect and receive when staying at the Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar hotel in Memphis, Tennessee. Our beautiful hotel, located just ONE MILE from The Racquet Club in the heart of East Memphis, was completely renovated last fall to the tune of $3 million leaving us with a brand new property. From light fixtures to floor coverings, everything in our guest rooms is new. We are proud to feature Cloud Nine bedding which includes a plush Serta mattress, high thread count sheets, white duvet covers and fluffy dream-making pillows, a perfect recipe for a restful night's sleep. The Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar hotel is four stories of 124 gorgeous guest rooms. We are surrounded by 70 restaurants offering something for every palette from fine-dining to fast food. We are conveniently located less than a mile from some of Memphis' best shopping. Enjoy fine boutiques at Laurelwood Shopping Center or shop 'til you drop at our upscale mall, Oak Court. Besides friendly and efficient service, this Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar hotel in Memphis, Tennessee, also offers our On the House hot breakfast, complimentary wireless high-speed Internet access in all rooms, complimentary local phone calls, iron and ironing boards, as well as coffeemakers in every room, and a seasonal outdoor swimming pool. Our newly renovated fitness center should help keep your exercise routine on track, but if you are looking for more machines, then we are happy to offer complimentary passes to our local sports facility. All Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar hotel amenities are enveloped in our 100% Satisfaction Guarantee. If you're not completely satisfied at our hotel, we don't expect you to pay! That's 100% Hampton! We love having you here at the Hampton Inn Memphis-Poplar hotel in Tennessee. Other Hotels in Area: Homewood Suites * 5811 Poplar * 901-763-0500 Hyatt Place * 1220 Primacy Parkway * 901-680-9700 CONDITIONS OF PLAY SURFACES: Boys and Girls 10's, 16's and 18's are played on hard courts. Boys and Girls 12’s and 14's are played on clay. Due to inclement weather, the referee has the right to use additional surfaces at his/her discretion. Due to inclement weather, a 3rd set match tie-break may be used for all matches at the discretion of the referee. TIMES: Play begins on Saturday, August 14th. First match start times are posted on-line Thursday, August 12th. Daily, players are to report to their respective match sites 30 minutes before their scheduled matches. The first points (not warm ups) on Saturday begin at 8:00 am. ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROHIBITED ON COURT: Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted. TOURNAMENT BALL: The Official Tournament Ball is WILSON and is provided for matches. WILSON balls are for sale in The Shop. SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS: Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: 1 - Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They are removed from the other age division. 2 - Players not selected to either division remain on the alternate lists for both divisions, but are obligated to play in the division in which they first get in. They are then removed from the Alternate list in the other division. 3 - Players selected to one age division are removed from the alternate list of the division they were not selected. 4 - Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made. MEDICAL RELEASES: Medical Release Forms have to be completed and signed by the PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. Parents-please do not send your child without this form completed. Print it now to save time and frustration later. This form has to be completed in order to check in. We will have blank forms at check-in. 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 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com. more info 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. PLAYER SELECTION SELECTION PROCESS: The MOST CURRENT USTA/Southern STANDINGS LIST is used for the SELECTION PROCESS. 28 players from the respective 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 four 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. 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 ALTERATE 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 website 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. LATE ENTRIES: Anyone wanting to enter the tournament after registration closes, has to email tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com. If there are alternates in the division you wish to enter, late entries go below all other alternates, regardless of ranking. ON SITE ALTERNATES: On- Site Alternates must CHECK-IN at the OFFICIAL TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN on Friday, August 13th. 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 (12's at Racquet Club, 10's at WellWorX, etc). 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. 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 tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com. 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 cannot come. An official withdrawal MUST BE SENT VIA EMAIL to tennis.office@racquetclubofmemphis.com. 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 trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at The Racquet Club. 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. CHECK-IN PLAYER REGISTRATION: There is a Mandatory Check-In on Friday, August 13, 6:00-8:00 pm, at THE RACQUET CLUB OF MEMPHIS. Waivers must be signed on Friday night BEFORE participants are allowed to play. During the Friday night registration, a complimentary dinner is provided by Corky's Barbeque at the Racquet Club of Memphis. SPONSORS Our title sponsor is String N' Swing Tennis, the premier tennis shop in the Mid-South. We encourage all of you to visit the store for the best selection of tennis gear and apparel. It is conveniently located on Primacy Parkway. A special thanks to all our sponsors including: HITTING PARTNERS If you are coming I early and in need of a pro to hit with your child, please feel free to contact Dan Singer at 901.765.4403, or Charlie Ramsay at 901.765.4408 PRACTICE COURTS SITES AND DIRECTIONS The tournament is hosted at 5 sites throughout Memphis. Our host site will be The Racquet Club of Memphis located at 5111 Sanderlin Avenue, Memphis, TN 38117, in East Memphis. The Boys' and Girls' 10 is held at WellWorx on hard courts The Boys' and Girls' 12 is held at the Racquet Club of Memphis on clay courts The Boys' and Girls' 14 is held at the University Club on clay courts The Boys' and Girls' 16 is held at Leftwich Tennis Center on hard courts The Boys' and Girls' 18 is held at Rhodes College on hard courts All matches on Monday the 16th will be played at The Racquet Club SITE DIRECTIONS Directions to RACQUET CLUB from I-55S/I-40E: Continue on I-40E crossing Mississippi river. Take Exit 1E/240South/Jackson,MS. Continue for 4.9 miles merging into 240East-Nashville. Continue on 240 East for 7.5 miles taking Exit 17-Mt. Moriah Road North. Take left onto Mt. Moriah Rd. Take a right at the 2nd light onto White Station Rd. Continue on White Station Rd. for 2.2 miles to Sanderlin Rd. Left onto Sanderlin. Racquet Club on left. Directions to RACQUET CLUB from I-40 W: Take exit 10A merging onto 240 West to Jackson, MS. Take exit 15-Poplar Ave. (72 West). Go .8 mi. taking a right onto White Station Rd.. Left at 1st light onto Sanderlin. From I-55 North: Merge onto 240 East via exit 6A toward Nashville. Take exit 17-Mt. Moriah North. Left onto Mt. Moriah. Right at 2nd light onto White Station Rd. Go 2.3 miles taking a left on Sanderlin Ave. Directions from RACQUET CLUB to String N' Swing: Exit RC right onto Sanderlin. Turn right at light onto White Station Rd. Take a left at 1st light onto Poplar Ave. Continue 1.7 miles turning right onto Ridgeway Rd. Take right at 2nd light onto Primacy Parkway. Take first right into retail center lot. Est. Time: 8 minutes Directions from RACQUET CLUB to UNIVERSITY CLUB: Exit RC left onto Sanderlin. Left at first light onto Mendenhall. Right at 1st light onto Poplar Ave. Continue 1.7 miles. Left at light onto Goodlett. Take an immediate right onto Central Ave. and continue for 5.1 miles. Turn right into University Club (just before Central dead ends). 1346 Central Ave. Est. Time: 19 minutes Directions from UNIVERSITY CLUB to RACQUET CLUB: Exit University Club left onto Central Ave. Continue 5.1 miles turning left onto Goodlett. Take an immediate right onto Poplar Ave. Continue 1.7 mi. turning left on Mendenhall Rd. Right onto Sanderlin and right into RC. Est. Time: 19 minutes Directions from RACQUET CLUB to RHODES COLLEGE: Exit RC left onto Sanderlin. Left at first light onto Mendenhall. Right at 1st light onto Poplar Ave. Continue 5.1 miles turning right onto East Parkway. Take left at 2nd light onto North Parkway. Turn right at 1st light onto University. Turn right into 2nd college entrance. Left at dead end and follow road around courts. Est. Time: 15 minutes Directions from RHODES COLLEGE to RACQUET CLUB: Exit Rhodes college turning left on University. Turn left onto North Parkway. Turn right at 1st light onto East Parkway. Turn left at 2nd light onto Poplar Ave. Continue 5.1 miles. Take left on Mendenhall. Right onto Sanderlin and right into RC. Est. Time: 15 minutes Directions from RACQUET CLUB to WELLWORX: Exit RC right onto Sanderlin. Right at first light onto White Station Rd.. Left at first light on Poplar Ave. & continue .8 m merging onto I-240 E toward Nashville. Continue approx. 3.8 miles merging onto I-40 E via exit 12-C toward Nashville. Take first exit-12 (Sycamore View). Turn left onto Sycamore View. Take a right at the 1st light onto Shelby Oaks Drive. Wellworx is on the right. 6161 Shelby Oaks. Est. Time: 11 minutes Directions from WELLWORX to RACQUET CLUB: Exit Wellworx left onto Shelby Oaks Dr. Left at the 1st light onto Sycamore View. Merge onto I-40 W toward Memphis. Merge onto I-240 W via exit 10 A toward Jackson, MS. Take Poplar Ave.W via exit 15 and continue approx..8 miles on Poplar. Take a right onto White Station Rd. Left at 1st light onto Sanderlin. RC will be on left. Est. Time: 11 minutes. Messages For entry, use the USTA Registration System. Level 1 This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA and Canadian Residents of BC. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a. Player Selection Type Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement. Entry Type Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, June 24, 2010 12 Noon Eastern 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: 704200210 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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