Endorsement List's
This link will be updated as list's are ready. Be sure to sign up for the Southern Closed before the deadline! E-mail me with any questions: wtfain@charter.net
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COACHES FOR THE SOUTHERN CLOSED
The coaches and their contact number for the Southern Closed are as follows:
B/G 10's: Brooks Green (251-404-4824) brooksgreen@msn.com
B 12's: Rob Dunn (205-246-6042) rdunn@westervelt.com
G 12's: Stephanie Baumgardner (205-533-4882) stephyjoelle@gmail.com
B/G 14's: Jordan Delass (678-491-6624) JMDelass@samford.edu
B/G 16's: Milton Fleming (205-222-0915) miltonfleming@msn.com
B/G 18's: Raphael Rodrigues (256-453-0122) acctennisshop@hotmail.com
The coaches will meet you at 5:00 pm the day before play begins at the main site unless they contact you in advance and adjust the time. The 10's, 12's, 14's and 18's coaches will be present through warm up on Tuesday Morning. Please be sure to thank them for their time and effort!
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LINKS TO SOUTHERN CLOSED SITES
Southern Boys & Girls 10 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 12 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 14 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 16 Closed
Southern Boys & Girls 18 Closed
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CURRENT CONDITIONS
Local Weather
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PLAYER DEVELOPMENT MEETING
Bill Ozaki, USTA Southern Section Director of Player Development, will be giving a talk on stadium court Friday afternoon at 3:40. We will clear the practice courts at 3:30. All players are encouraged to attend.
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CHECK IN INFORMATION
Check-in will be 30 minutes prior to match time at your scheduled site.
Please have the Medical Release Form filled out and signed by a parent/guardian with you at check-in.
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SITES
Please use the following links to get directions to the sites:
Lagoon Park Tennis Center (LTC)
O'Connor Tennis Center (OTC)
Alabama State University (ASU)
Auburn University Montgomery (AUM)
Please note:The courts are located at the back of the facility, past the soccer fields and across from the gym.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available at Lagoon Park Tennis Center and O'Connor Tennis Center starting at 6:30 AM Saturday and Sunday mornings.
Courts will be available all day at Auburn University Montgomery (AUM) throughout the weekend.
Please note:The courts are located at the back of the facility, past the soccer fields and across from the gym.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES
Player's birth certificates MUST be on file with the Southern Office. Please verify it is on file by clicking here. Players will not be eligible for selection unless the certificate has been faxed to the Southern Office. The fax number is 770-368-9091 or you may e-mail a copy to howard@sta.usta.com.
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QUICKSTART REGISTRATION
Please use the "more info" link to register for the Quickstart divisions of this tournament.
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ATTENTION 10 AND UNDER PLAYERS
We have added a Quickstart division in girls and boys 10's doubles and singles. The tournament will be scheduled so you can play both Quickstart and regular divisions. Please click the "more info" link for additional information on the Quickstart format.
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DOUBLES INFORMATION
When registering for the tournament, please if at all possilbe indicate who you will be playing doubles with during the registration process. If you have already registered for singles, you may use the Edit Registration link on the tournament home page to add a doubles partner. If you do not see your partner's name next to yours on the Applicants list before draws are made then the system will not enter you into the doubles draw.
If you wish to play doubles but do not have a partner, please let us know by email or phone before 5:00pm Tuesday. These players will be paired at random.
We will play 2 rounds of doubles Friday afternoon beginning no earlier than 5:00pm.
Scoring format will be 8 game pro set.
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SELECTION PROCESS
The top 64 players in each age division will gain entry into this event based on:
1.) Southern Standing
2.) District Standing
3.) All other available information
**NOTE** You must be a US Citizen to enter this event.
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ENDORSEMENT INFORMATION
PLAYERS MUST ENTER THE SINGLES EVENT THAT HE OR SHE IS SEEKING ENDORSEMENT INTO THE SOUTHERN CLOSED.
Selection Criteria:
Of the 12 players to be selected in the B/G 14-18’s, 8 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Semi finals of the Main or the semi finals of the back draw of the age division seeking endorsement to be guaranteed a spot. The other 4 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the Age division as well as all of the players results in the rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
Of the 9 players to be selected in the B/G 12’s, 6 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Semifinals of the Main draw or the Finals of the back draw to be guaranteed a spot. The other 3 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the event as well as all of the results in the player’s rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
Of the 5 players to be selected in the B/G 10’s, 2 will be selected automatically and must make it to the Final’s of the Main draw to be guaranteed a spot. The other 3 spots will be selected by the Junior Comp Committee based on their results in the event as well as all of the players results in the rankings/standings and recent head to head results.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you of fax it to us @ (334)240-4060. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release:
Medical Release
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HOST HOTELS
Listed below are the hotels that help run our tennis events. PLEASE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE USE THESE HOTELS AND BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE LAGOON PARK TENNIS RATE. Their willingness to help sponsor our tournaments make this event possible. We thank you in advance for using them during your stay in Montgomery.
HILTON GARDEN INN MONTGOMERY EAST
1600 Interstate Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone:334-272-2225
Rate: $79.00+ tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK
Additional Info: Each Hilton Garden Inn guestroom at our hotel in Montgomery, AL has an in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker, two dual line phones with voicemail and data ports. Guestrooms at the Hilton Garden Inn East Montgomery hotel have a large work desk with desk level outlets, ergonomic chair, On Command® video, complimentary HBO® and USA Today® each weekday morning. Alabama guests will enjoy our heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and 24-hour complimentary business center.
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
1201 Towneplace Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone:(334) 409-9999
Rate: $69.00 + tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK TENNIS
Additional Info: : Hot and cold complimentary breakfast to start your day. Each suite features a pantry area with a small refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. High speed internet and voice mail is provided. Take advantage of our indoor swimming pool or relax in the whirlpool spa. We also offer same day dry cleaning service (Mon-Fri) and on-site laundry facilities.
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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
1800 Interstate Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: 334-272-3010
Rate: $89.00 + tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK
Additional Info:At our Homewood Suites hotel in Montgomery, Alabama, guests have the choice of a studio, one, and two-bedroom hotel suites, each of which offers the ideal space to work, entertain or just relax. Our suites offer well-appointed accommodations with a host of amenities that are designed to make guests feel as comfortable as possible. In our suites, you'll enjoy the luxuries of: high-speed Internet access, fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, two televisions with DVD players and premium channels, two telephones with data ports, and a separate living area with full-size sleeper sofa.
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Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, May 26, 2010 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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