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Directions to Hanes Park-Tournament Headquarters
Hanes Park (HPC) (625 W End Blvd, Winston-Salem, NC 27101)
Approaching Winston-Salem on Business I-40 from the east or the west,
take Cloverdale Avenue exit off I-40. Turn left onto Cloverdale Avenue.
Remain on Cloverdale to Hawthorne Rd. Turn left onto Hawthorne Rd.
Go one block and bear right onto Glade St. Hanes Park will be on your left.
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MATCH TIMES AND CHECKIN PROCEDURES
It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that players check in 30 minutes prior to all scheduled match times. It is the responsibility of each player to obtain his or her match time and court site for every match. This information will be posted on the tournament website. Players are to report directly to the site indicated on the online draw, rain or shine.
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PLAYER PARTY
There will be a player party Saturday, MAY 29 at Hanes Park 5:00-6:30 pm. Players, coaches and family members are welcome and it's free.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Hanes Park Clay and Hard are NOT available for practice courts. There will be no warm-up on any of the clay court sites as they are ready for play. Courts available for practice are as follows:
Day 1: Leinbach, South Fork, Polo, Bolton, Granville
Day 2: Leinbach, South Fork, Polo, Granville, Shaffner, Miller, Central, Bolton
Day 3: Leinbach, South Fork, Polo, Granville, Shaffner, Miller, Central, Bolton
Day 4: Leinbach, South Fork, Polo, Granville, Shaffner, Miller, Central, Bolton
Day 5: Leinbach, South Fork, Polo, Granville, Shaffner, Miller, Central, Bolton
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SOUTHERN CLOSED INFORMATION
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College Week Tennis Camps-Drawing to one Lucky Player at Picnic
College Week Tennis Camps are for tournament players with an interest in playing college tennis. The camps will introduce your child to college team practices with 27 hours of personalized tennis instruction. Many of the best coaches in the nation will be on court with you. Take this opportunity to push your mental and physical game beyond their limits. For more information contact Cris Robinson at Willow Oaks Country Club in Richmond, VA at crobinson@willowoakscc.org. There will be a drawing on Saturday May 29th for a free week at this camp for the week of June 28-July 2. The winner will be announced at the tournament dinner on Saturday night!
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SPONSORS
VISIT WINSTON-SALEM, SKI AND TENNIS STATION, VISION INDOOR TENNIS CENTER, TANGLEWOOD, TEAM CONNECTION
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FORMAT FOR TARHEEL QUALIFIER
*Singles draws will be limited to 64 players in each age division.
*Selection will be based on a NC standings list run May 17, 2010.
*The top 64 (age eligible) applicants will be selected from that list.
*A player must enter the Qualifier in the age division he wants to be considered for selection to the Southern Closed.
A player may play in only one (1) age division.
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QUICKSTART 10's
This year, the Tarheel Qualifier has added the Quickstart 10's. Players may play in both events (regular 10's and Quickstart 10's). To sign up for Quickstart, go to Tournament ID #703940910 for sign up and additional information.
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RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS
Players must meet USTA NORTH CAROLINA, STA, and USTA residency requirements:
a. Players must be domiciled in a resident of the State of North Carolina for 30 days preceding the start of the Tar Heel Qualifier. In addition, they shall be citizens of the U.S. resident aliens in possession of a valid alien registration receipt card, or aliens who have resided in the United States continuously for more than one year and are members of the families of persons in the diplomatic or consular corps.
b. To make sure all competitors playing in the Tar Heel Qualifier are eligible to compete in the Southern Closed, and possibly the National Championships if chosen, the NCTA will require that all players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the NCTA office for proof of citizenship before play begins in the Tar Heel Qualifier.*
A player may submit the information by fax (336-852-7334), email (jane@nctennis.com) or regular mail. A list of those competitors who already have submitted their proof of residency to the STA office will not have to do so to the NCTA office. The list of NC competitors who have already fulfilled that requirement will be posted on the Tar Heel Qualifier website and www.nctennis.com, thus not having to do so again.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIREMENTS
You are required to have a copy of your birth certificate/green card on file with the North Carolina Tennis Association by the Qualifier deadline, May 16, 2010
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MEDICAL RELEASE
All Players must bring a signed Medical Release/Tennis Parent form http://www.nctennis.com/pdffiles/MedicalReleaseForm.pdf to registration or they will not be able to participate in the event.
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PARENT EDUCATION FORUM
All 10’s & 12 parents must view & complete the form
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SELECTION
A final standings list for selection to the Tar Heel Qualifier will be
run on May 17. This will include all eligible tournament play up until
this date. Look for the Qualifier Selection list in the afternoon of May
19.
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SEEDING
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TOURNAMENT DESK CONTACT INFO
Tournament headquarters, main desk at Hanes Park call 336-724-0666. The phone will be activated on the first day of the tournament, so if you have any questions prior to the tournament, please email us at wsti1@aol.com.
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TARHEEL QUALIFIER IS GOING GREEN!
Please print all information on the tournament before coming because this year we are going "green" and will not be handing out the booklets. all the information is under the report section of
this tournament homepage. Please check out the rain delay procedures, directions, what hotels to stay in, find practice courts, sportsmanship info, restaurants, college night, free picnic for players, and thanks to all our sponsors! We look forward to having you at the tournament.
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DOUBLES
(8-game proset) Doubles will be limited to 32 teams with no consolation.The Tournament Committee will NOT assign doubles partners. It is important to put each partners USTA# into TennisLink when registering for doubles. Check online for proper team pairing.
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BALLS
Balls used will be Pro Penn.
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Iimportant -- For tournament inquires and other information
please email us at wsti1@aol.com.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, May 16, 2010 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703937910 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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