Chitty Family Memorial Futures NC L5

All draws have been posted. PLEASE REMEMBER: IT IS THE PLAYER'S (PARENT'S) RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUE TO CHECK THE DRAWS FOR CHANGES. THERE MAY BE A REASON TO CHANGE DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF MATCHES AND THOSE CHANGES WILL BE MADE ON THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE. YOU WILL NOT BE NOTIFIED DIRECTLY.

CCC-C: Cleveland Country Club Clay, CCC-H: Cleveland Country Club Hard, SHS: Shelby High School. Directions will be available when you check-in. All Players must check-in at Cleveland Country Club prior to competing in your first match.

In scheduling the tournament matches, we will us the following principles: 1) If good weather is forecast for the entire weekend, every effort will be made to schedule all matches on Saturday and Sunday, 2) If inclement weather is forecast for either Saturday or Sunday, matches will begin on Friday beginning at 5pm, 3) Early morning or late matches will scheduled only as a last resort in which to complete the event.

All 14 & under, 16 & under and 18 & under age divisions will be the best 2-of-3 tiebreak sets in the main draw and best 2-of-3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreaker (10-point) in lieu of the third set. All 10 & under and 12 & under age divisions will be bets 2-of-3 sets with a match tiebreaker (10 point) in lieu of the third set for main draw and consolation matches. The QuickStart 8 & under division will play the best 2-of-3 seven (7) point tiebreakers in each match and the QuickStart 10 & under division will play the best 2-of-3 short sets (4-game sets) with a match tiebreaker (10-point) in lieu of the third set.

For parents and guardians of all Boys and Girls 10's and 12's players playing USTA tournaments in North Carolina, you must view the USTA/North Carolina Parent Education Forum power point and return the form found at the end of the presentation as instructed. The presentation can be found at the following site: http://www.nctennis.com/newsdetail.asp?NewsID=573 THIS ONLY MUST BE DONE ONCE and takes about 15 minutes.

From Charlotte, Take Exit #10B (US 74) to Shelby. Go approximately 8 miles and turn right onto US 74 Business at the third light. There is a Hampton Inn on your right at that light. Go to the fourth light and turn left onto Country Club Road. The courts will be immediately on your left.

"The number of players not completing all matches in a tournament is very high. There are numerous withdrawals once the draws are posted, and many walkovers in the consolations. The penalty below is minor. However, those who consistently fail to complete a tournament will understand this is not acceptable. Failure to play a match is not fair to opponents, costly to an opponent, & not good sportsmanship. Because the NCTA realizes the importance of school to the players a school exempt clause is included. (passed by NCTA Board 10/09) 1.) After the tournament online deadline, failure for a JUNIOR player to complete a tournament for ANY reason other than retirement during a match due to injury = 1 Point, 2.) Players may receive 1 point for main draw, 1 point for consolation & 1 point for doubles= 3 points, 3.) Default No Show & Default Adult Discipline points will remain 5 points, 4.) Points are accumulative in the Junior Suspension points system, 5.) A notification letter is sent at 6 points, 6.) A 3 month suspension will occur when 10 points are reached • Appeals at 10 points can be made to the grievance chairperson • Inclusion under Unsportsmanlike Conduct in the junior Suspension points tab, 7.) To be exempt from the above, a player must notify the TD immediately at the conclusion of his/her Sunday play that they will be attending school on Monday so will not be participating in play Monday. TD will e-mail jane@nctennis.com those players who have requested this exemption. Names to be sent Sunday night.