2010 Texas Public Parks State Championship (Non-Sanctioned)

Thank you for participating in the Texas Public Parks State Championship tournament! Congratulations to all the winners. Sunday results have been posted and reported to area newspapers. Pictures will be posted on our Facebook page, and a link will be included on this website soon. If you would like a copy of your winning photo in the meantime, please email us at atc@arlingtontx.gov. Good luck in your next event!

Draws for this tournament are now posted. See you Saturday! Remember the player lunch from 11:00am - 1:00pm.

The deadline for this GREAT event has been extended to May 31. Celebrate the holiday weekend by entering this historic tournament!

Welcome to the 2010 Texas Public Parks State Championship at Arlington Tennis Center ATC is a public facility featuring 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163 or via email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!

• This tournament offers Singles for Boys and Girls 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s divisions.
• This tournament offers Singles and Doubles for Men's and Women's 35s, 45s, 55s and Open divisions.
• This tournament offers Mixed Doubles for 35s, 45s, 55s and Open divisions.

• On-line registration is encouraged through TennisLink, 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.
• To enter via email, contact atc@arlingtontx.gov with full entry information.

Entry fees for this event are $35 per player for Singles, and $25 per player for Doubles, plus non-refundable $3 TennisLink processing fee for on-line registration. Mailed, emailed or in-person entries are $40 per player for Singles and $30 per player for Doubles.

Remember to register for the National Public Parks Tennis Association Championships> in Saint Louis, MO!

• USTA Membership is required to enter this tournament through TennisLink.
• To enter without a USTA Membership , email atc@arlingtontx.gov, or register in person at Arlington Tennis Center before the deadline.
• Provide full entry information, including name, address, birth date, divisions entered and payment information.
• On-line entry through TennisLink is encouraged as it is the fastest and most secure means of tournament registration.
• Tournament Director is not responsible for entries not received timely via faxed or mailed entries.
• Contact atc@arlingtontx.gov, or call ATC customer service at 817-459-6163 for more information
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Players must specify a doubles partner when entering the tournament.

• The deadline for this tournament is 11:59 PM, May 23.
• If you are in doubt about your entry, check the Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to offer special amenities for our 2010 Texas Public Parks State Championship players:
  • Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see.
  • Player T-shirts: Players will receive T-shirts at check-in.
  • Scorekeepers: Players will use of scorekeepers on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes.
  • Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer on site throughout the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.
  • Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

• Formats for this tournament will be best of three regular scoring, with a 10-pt tie-break in lieu of third set.
• Adult divisions will use the Coman tie-break for first and second sets.
• The Referee reserves the right to adjust scoring due to weather.
• All/b> divisions will have a mandatory first match loser consolation.

• Maximum draw size is 32.
• Seeding is primarily based on the latest Standings List provided by the Standings List provided by USTA Texas, but may include information gathered from rankings, player records and head-to-head encounters.
• Draws are computerized, but an effort will be made to separate players in the first round who are from the same town (when possible).
• Draws will be posted Wednesday, June 2, by 8:00 am.

• Players who register on line may withdraw on line before the deadline, and TennisLink will credit their credit cards.
• Players who register by email or in person may withdraw before the deadline and will be issued refunds by the City of Arlington based on method of payment.
• All withdrawals must be in writing to atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 6:00 PM, Friday, June 4.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals late Friday or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 4:00 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" late Friday, early Saturday or once it begins. Thank you!

All Matches are scheduled to be played at Arlington Tennis Center.

• Practice courts will not be available at ATC.
• Practice courts are available at area park courts on a first come, first served basis.

• At check-in for first matches, players will receive a tournament T-shirt and lunch ticket. Players will also be asked to provide emergency cell phone numbers.
• Players must check in for each match. 15+ minutes prior to scheduled match time is suggested.

Remember, Texas will be hot in June, so hydrate before, during and after play! For rain delay info, please call 817-459-6166.

The Tournament Committee for this event includes the following individuals:

Susan Wertenberger is the Referee for this tournament. All officials for this event are certified by the USTA Code of Conduct / Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.

• Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is a newly renovated hotel located just six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark features dozens of amenities, including free FULL breakfast for our tournament players, FREE wireless Internet in the lobby and FREE high-speed Internet in the rooms, INDOOR and OUTDOOR pool, laundry facilities, spacious rooms and location, location, location! Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is in the heart of the Entertainment District, across the street from the Texas Rangers Ballpark, blocks from Cowboy Stadium, and less than six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Call the hotel directly at 817-277-2774 to book your rooms, or visit Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark to make your reservations on-line.
  Note: to receive special pricing and free full breakfast, guests MUST use the codes when making reservations: ATCATCA for King rooms (with fold-out couch), $109 ATCATCB for Queen/Queen rooms, $119
• Holiday Inn Express I-20 - Parks Mall is located just two miles from Arlington Tennis Center and across the street from the The Parks at Arlington and just blocks from Arlington Highlands. With easy access and too many amenities to list, Holiday Inn Express I-20 - Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center.
  Call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations, and be sure to tell them you are with Arlington Tennis Center to receive special pricing: $89 for regular rooms, and $109 for suites.
• For additional hotels, visit Arlington Visitor Information. Arlington has hotel options in every price range and amenity, from no-frills economy to full-service. Book through this link for special discounts. Come stay with us!

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants, a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic) are within one-three blocks of ATC's.

• Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark.
• If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by Cowboy Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark.

• Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
• Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or in the Tournament room. 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.
• 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, as well. Players who do not dress appropriately will be asked to adjust their attire.
• Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time.
• Water: Water coolers are not on placed on courts at Arlington Tennis Center. However, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio. Players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop, and players may bring their own water jugs on court.
• Videotaping/Photography: Videotaping by individuals is allowed only for personal use. Videotaping and photography of players other than by those who are responsible for the player (juniors) or by persons not in the player's spectator group is prohibited.

Penn Championship Yellow Extra Duty balls are the official balls for this tournament.

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