Sportsmanship Awards
The sportsmanship award is based on suggestions from all staff at PRC, officials, and spectators. Our sportsmanship awards for this year go to Mary Elizabeth Harmon from Birmingham, AL and James Wasserman from New York, NY. Both of these players were very nice on the court and off the court and it was observed by all. Congratulations to the both of you!!
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Match check in
Please check in for your match 30 minutes before your match time. If you are playing at PRC, the tournament desk is outside under the blue tent. Stay close after you check in so you can still hear your name being called. Thanks!
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Update on draws
We apologize for any inconvenience, but a few seeds have dropped out which means the draws have to be re-done. We are in that process now and expect draws to be online sometime tonight. Thank you in advance for understanding and please check back frequently in case players drop out and you have a time change.
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Seeds/Draws
Please note that our seeds are approved by National USTA. The draws should be online around Thursday afternoon. Please take the time to read all the tournament information on this page and check back frequently for updates. This is the easiest and quickest way for us to communicate with you. Also, if you have withdrawn and still see your name on the list, please let us know.
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Alternate Site being used, please read carefully!
Due to draw sizes, we are using an alternate site. Once the draws are published, please read the draws carefully. RCC is Riverchase Country Club, PRC is Pelham Racquet Club. Directions below. Also, please check back periodically in case we have a withdrawal or have to make any changes. We will need all players to check in here at PRC on Friday, July 9. If you have a match at Riverchase, you do not have to check in at Pelham Racquet Club. Go straight to Riverchase and check in there.
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Directions to Riverchase Country Club (RCC)
To Riverchase From Pelham Racquet Club: Leaving club, turn right on to Highway 52. Go 1 mile to Highway 31 and turn right. Stay on Highway 31 for 6 miles and turn left on to Riverchase Parkway. Follow Riverchase Parkway for 2.7 miles until you see a sign (Riverchase Country Club) on right. Turn right at stop sign and in 0.3 miles courts will be on left.
To Riverchase From Hotels on 119: Go West (away from I-65) to Highway 31, turn right on to Highway 31 and go approximately 2 miles. Turn left on to Riverchase Parkway. Follow Riverchase Parkway for 2.7 miles until you see a sign (Riverchase Country Club) on right. Turn right at stop sign and in 0.3 miles courts will be on the left.
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Registration/Check In
Check in for the tournament will be 9:00 am to 5:00 pm Friday, July 9th at the Pelham Racquet Club. There is no mandatory meeting but it's very important for everyone to register on that Friday. If for some reason you can't, please allow plenty of time before your match time on Saturday to check in and get your packet of information. Please note that our club hours on Friday are 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. So please make arrangements to practice during those times.
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Doubles
All players planning to play doubles must sign-up in person at the Pelham Racquet Club during check-in on Friday, July 9th or by the deadline which is Saturday, July 10th at 12:00 pm. (Even if you signed up online). We will not show doubles pairings online until draw is made, so please don't depend on what shows online to make your doubles decision. Doubles play will begin on Sunday following the singles and the scoring format is an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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Withdrawals
Prior to the deadline June 10th, players should withdraw online. Go to the tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw". We cannot withdraw players, you must do it yourself. Please do not call to withdraw, we will not take any over the phone.
After the deadline, players must withdraw by email or fax.
Email: tennis@pelhamonline.com **VERY IMPORTANT** Please put Southern Open 14's in the subject line or you email will more than likely go to spam and we will never get it.
Fax: 205-620-4875
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Hitting partner/Lessons
To schedule a hitting partner or lesson with one of our pros, Brent Bozeman, please call 205-401-6735 for rates and schedule.
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Official Court Times
Once the tournament starts, please go by the time that the tournament desk gives you. We will do our best to update the website as quickly as possible. Thanks!
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Medical Release
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of registration. Players are not allowed on the court without this signed release. To get a blank form, please click more info.
more info
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Stringing
There will be an experienced stringer at the Pelham Racquet Club during the tournament. Labor charge if you have your own string is $16.00.
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Contact Information
Due to possible changes in the draw or match times, it is imperative for you to add contact information (e-mail & phone) during the online process when asked. So a player doesn't lose out, please help us by offering this information. If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can e-mail this information to tennis@pelhamonline.com at anytime.
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Draw Size & Scoring Format
SINGLES: 128 draw for boy's and girl's divisions. Full feed-in through quarterfinals and playoff matches for 3rd/4th place. Scoring in main draw singles is the best 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets. The consolation draw in singles is the best 2 out of 3, with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set.
DOUBLES: 64 draw for boy's and girl's divisions. Doubles is single elimination and the scoring will be an 8 game pro set with a 10 point match tiebreak at 8 games all. The finals will be the best 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets unless there are time constraints due to weather.
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Schedule of Play
Saturday - 2 rounds main draw, 1 round consolation
Sunday - 1 round main draw, 2 rounds consolation, 2 rounds doubles
Monday - 1 round main draw, 2 rounds consolation, 2 rounds doubles
Tuesday- 1 round main draw, 2 rounds consolation, 1 round doubles
Wednesday - 1 round main draw, 2 rounds consolation, 1 round doubles
Thursday - 1 round main draw, 1 round consolation
This schedule could change due to inclement weather.
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Tournament Ball
The official tournament ball is Wilson US Open Ball.
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Hospitality
Lunch will be served Saturday and Sunday upstairs at the Pelham Racquet Club for players, coaches, and parents. Lunch is provided for the players, but coaches and parents are $5.
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Practice Courts
Clay courts will be available to tournament players on Friday, July 9th for practice. The Pelham Racquet Club closes at 5:00 pm on Fridays, so please make note of this when considering your practice time on Friday. Once the tournament starts, there will be 5 hard courts available. We will take reservations with four to a court on a daily basis. Players may get on the clay courts in the morning before matches start. As the tournament progresses we should have more clay courts become available.
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Alternate Practice Courts
Pelham Tennis Center has 9 hard courts available for practice. They will be on a first come basis.
DIRECTIONS FROM HOTELS ON HWY 119 - Go West on Hwy 119 to Hwy 31 - Turn left and go approximately 2.5 miles - Look for Go Fourth Homes sign on the right then take right at the electronic city park sign onto Ball Park Road - Take 1st left and courts are on the right. Approximately 5 minutes.
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Pro Shop
We do have a fully stocked pro shop at the Pelham Racquet Club. We are also a tax free facility.
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Hotel Information
All hotels listed are in close proximity to each other and to the Pelham Racquet Club. They are located just off Interstate 65 at Exit 246 (Hwy 119 - Cahaba Valley Road) and Pelham Racquet Club is 4 miles down I-65 at Exit 242.
HOST HOTEL** Brand new** Comfort Suites (205) 982-1999 / Rate:$89.00 + tax per night.
Use code PRC to get the tournament rate.
Hampton Inn & Suites (205) 313-9500 / Rate:$95.00 + tax per night.
Holiday Inn Express (205) 987-8888 / Rate:$79.00 + tax per night.
Best Western (205) 982-1113 / Rate:$85.99 + tax per night.
Sleep Inn (205) 982-9800 / Rate:$62.00 + tax per night.
Ramada Inn (205) 987-0444 / Rate:$92.90 + tax per night.
Travelodge (205) 987-2233 / Rate:$45.00 + tax per night.
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Airport
Birmingham International Airport
DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO HOTELS: Take ramp (Right) onto I-20/I-59 towards Tuscaloosa/Downtown. At Exit 124A take ramp (Left) onto I-65 South towards Montgomery. Go 21.4 miles to Exit 246 (Hwy 119/Cahaba Valley Road). Turn right and Hotels are along this road. Approximately 25 minutes.
DIRECTIONS FROM AIRPORT TO PELHAM RACQUET CLUB: Same as above and continue on I-65 South towards Montgomery to Exit 242 (Pelham/Helena). Turn left onto Highway 52. The club is 1/2 mile on left at the 3rd traffic light. Approximately 30 minutes.
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Restaraunts
There are numerous restaurants along Hwy 119/Cahaba Valley Road where the Hotels are. Check out our website www.pelhamracquetclub.com for a list of restaurants.
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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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