Sportsmanship Awards!!
Congratulations to Grace Summers from Cordova and Luke Plaisted from Hixson for winning the Tennessee State Qualifier 10-14 Sportsmanship Awards!! These prestigious awards are given annually to the boy and girl exhibiting the best sportsmanship throughout the tournament.
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Lost and Found
We have found a set of BMW keys. Let us know if they are yours.
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Tournament Photos
Look for your photos taken during the tournament by Bogle Photography at www.keithboglephoto.com.
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Tournament Desk Phones
Old Fort Park, Julie Wishing, 615-293-6543 and MTSU, Sandy Neal, 615-364-0823
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Thanks to our sponsors!
Jason's Deli, Dick's Sporting Goods, Newk's Express Cafe, Wilson Tennis, Power Tennis & Recreational Supply Co., Cici's Pizza, Lanes, Trains, & Automobiles Entertainment Depot. Thanks also to WalMart, Murfreesboro Parks & Rec, MTSU, and Rutherford County Chamber of Commerce.
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Registration Information
We encourage all players to register Friday evening, whether playing doubles or not. Registration will be at Old Fort Park near the big old pavilion at the south entrance of the new tennis courts. It will be from 2:00 until 6:30. Players registering Friday will get free pizza and be eligible for prize giveaways. If you cannot register on Fri. you should register at your site at least 30 minutes early on Sat.
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Tournament Format
All main draw and back draw matches will play a Super Breaker in lieu of a third set. All doubles matches are 8 Game Pro Sets and will be single elimination.
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Quickstart
We will play the boys quickstart matches at the new tennis courts at Old Fort park. They will start at 3:00. There will be a seperate check in table near the courts for quickstart. Be sure to get to the registration table before you check in for your match.
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Tournament Schedule (weather permitting)
FRIDAY, 2 - 3 rounds of doubles will begin no earlier than 3:00 p.m. SATURDAY, 2 rounds of main draw singles, minimum of one round of back draw singles and one round of doubles. SUNDAY, 2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles, and 1 doubles (if needed). MONDAY, 2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles, and 1 doubles (if needed). (All 64 draws and fewer than 64 draws are anticipated to be completed by Monday.) TUESDAY, 2 main draw singles, 3 back draw singles (all 128 draws are anticipated to be completed by Tuesday). In case of inclement weather, the tournament could be extended through Thursday.
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Practice courts
There will be courts open at MTSU on Fri, Mon. and Tues. for practice. Both sites will be open in the mornings before matches begin.
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Birth Certificate
All players must have their birth certificate on file with the Southern office. Please click on the link and make sure your birth certificate is filed.
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HOW TO SUBMIT YOUR BIRTH CERTIFICATE FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
Check the link above to see if your player's name is listed as having a birth certificate or Green Card on file. If their name is not listed, you can fax their Birth Certificate or Green Card to 770-368-9091
or e-mail it to Deborah Howard at howard@sta.usta.com.
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Court Information
All doubles will be held at Old Fort Park (OFP). Boys 14's will play singles at MTSU on Sat. and Sun. All other singles and quickstart (OF2) matches will be held at Old Fort Park. As always, double check the draw in case of changes.
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Water
We will have water and ice available at both sites. We will not have water on the courts so bring your own jug. Please fill it at the hotel before starting your day. Thanks.
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USTA/TENNESSEE RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE
JUNIOR PLAYERS COMPETING IN USTA, USTA/SOUTHERN, AND USTA/TENNESSEE SANCTIONED TOURNAMENTS MUST SUBMIT A SIGNED RELEASE & MEDICAL RELEASE TO THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF EACH TOURNAMENT BEFORE THE FIRST MATCH IS PLAYED. THE PLAYER AND PARENT OR GUARDIAN MUST SIGN THE FORM. THE FORM IS ON THE USTA/TENNESSEE WEB SITE AT WWW.TENNESSEETENNIS.COM UNDER JUNIOR TENNIS - COMPETITIVE ***
* All draw information on the web is subject to change, please re-check often.
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Southern Closed Information
In order to be eligible for the 2010 Southern Closed Tournament, you must register online at http://www.tennesseetennis.com. If you finish in the top 12 - 14 players in your division (10 and under, top 6), you may qualify for the Southern Closed depending on the size of the draws. Others may go based on their overall record. Endorsers will be available to speak with you at the qualifier.
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10's Quickstart Notes
10's Quickstart will start Friday at 3:00 at Old Fort Park. Depending on the draw size, it will either finish Friday or mid-day on Saturday. The top players will be eligible to move on to the Southern Boys & Girls Closed 10's Championships which starts on June 26th in Lexington, SC. The deadline is June 11th. The tournament ID is 704142610.
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Directions to Old Fort Park
Old Fort Park
Directions from Nashville: Take I-24 to Exit 78B. Take the ramp to Old Fort (Hwy. 96) and turn right towards town. Go 1.6 miles to Old Fort Park on the left. Turn left on Golf Lane into the park. Directions from Chattanooga: Take I-24 W to Exit 78B. Take the ramp to Old Fort Pkwy. (Hwy 96) and turn right. Go 1.5 miles to Old Fort Park on the left.
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Directions to MTSU
MTSU courts are at the corner of Greenland Dr. and Middle Tennessee Blvd. Directions from Nashville: Take I-24 E to Murfreesboro Exit 78B onto 96E/Old Fort Parkway. Go 3.3 miles (road name will change to Memorial after crossing Broad St.) Continue to right on E. Clark Blvd. Go 1.4 miles to Greenland Dr. and take a left. Turn into the parking lot on the right. Directions from Chattanooga: Take I-24 W to Murfreesboro Exit 81 onto US231N/TN10N/ Church St. Go 1.3 miles toward Murfreesboro on Church and take a right on Middle Tennessee Blvd. Go 2.6 miles and you will see courts on the right. Turn right on Greenland Dr. and park in the lot on the right.
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URGENT --MAKE YOUR HOTEL RESERVATIONS PROMPTLY
There are several events in the Murfreesboro area the same weekend as the tournament. We have listed several hotel options. Please make your reservations as soon as possible. If you have difficulty finding a place to stay we have listed a phone contact for the chamber of commerce. Feel free to contact them and they will assist you in finding a place to stay.
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Accommodations
Each team/participant should call the hotel of their choice from the list below to make their reservation-ask for the "Tennessee State Junior Qualifier" block. The reservations must be made by Saturday, May 15, 2010--after that time the blocks will be dropped. However, in order to get a specific hotel, it would be a good idea to make reservations as soon as possible, as the blocked rooms will be reserved on a first come, first serve basis. If you are having problems finding available rooms, please call Barbara Wolke at the Convention and Visitors Bureau at 615-278-2327.
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Baymont Inn & Suites
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-896-1172
2230 Armory Drive, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Hair Dryers, Coffee
Makers, Irons/Full Size Ironing Boards, 25' TV's in
Every Room, Voice Mail, Data Ports, Meeting Room,
Small Pet Policy, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks
Accepted.
20 rooms with two queen beds & 5 rooms
with one king bed
Rooms:
Rate: $84.00 plus tax
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Clarion Inn & Suites
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-896-2420
2227 Old Fort Parkway, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Full Service Hotel, Complimentary Hot Breakfast,
Restaurant & Lounge, Fitness Center, Indoor/Outdoor
Heated Pool, Meeting/Banquet Facility, Interior and
Exterior Corridors, Whirlpool, Hairdryers, Electronic
Locks, Voice Mail, Iron/Ironing Boards, Dataports,
Coffee Makers, Cable TV, Free WI FI, Small Pet
Policy, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
20 rooms with two queen beds & 10
rooms with one king bed
Rooms:
Rate: $89.00 plus tax
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Comfort Suites
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-869-0950
226 N Thompson Lane, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast, Outdoor Pool, Meeting Room,
Interior Corridors, Heated Whirlpool, Fitness Center,
Hairdryers, Electronic Locks, Voice Mail, Iron/ Ironing
Boards, Dataports, Coffee Makers, Refrigerators,
Microwave, All Suites, Cable TV, Credit Cards &
Travelers Checks Accepted.
5 suites with two queen beds and 5 suites
with one king
Rooms:
Rate: $89.99 plus tax
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Embassy Suites
I-24, Exit 76
Telephone: 615-216-5356
1200 Conference Center Blvd., Murfreesboro, TN
37129
All Two Room Suites, Full Service Hotel,
Complimentary Cooked-To-Order Breakfast, Meeting
Space & Banquet Facilities, Restaurant & Lounge,
Interior Corridors, 10 Story Atrium With Water
Features, Complimentary USA Today, Complimentary
Nightly Manager's Reception, Coffee Makers, Iron &
Ironing Boards, Microwave & Refrigerator, Heated
Indoor Pool, Fitness Center, High Speed Internet, Wet
Bar, Remote Control TVs With In-Suite Movies,
Adjacent To Upscale Dining & Shopping At The Avenue
Of Murfreesboro, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks
Accepted
Rooms: 15 suites with two queen beds
Rate: $129.00 plus tax
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Fairfield Inn
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-849-1150
175 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Complimentary Deluxe Continental Breakfast, Indoor
Pool, Hair Dryers, Coffee Makers & Mini-Refrigerators
Irons/Full Size Ironing Boards, 25' TV's in Every Room,
Voice Mail, Data Ports, Meeting Room, Interior
Corridors, Credit Cards & Travelers Checks Accepted.
4 rooms with two queen beds & 11 suites
with one king bed and sofa sleeper
Rooms:
Rate: $99.00 plus tax
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Holiday Inn Express
I-24, Exit 78
Telephone: 615-849-9000
165 Chaffin Place, Murfreesboro, TN 37129
Free Hot Breakfast Outdoor Pool 25" Color Remote
TV in Every Room Extra Large Rooms Coffee Makers
Mini-Refrigerators Interior Corridors Fitness Center &
Spa Cordless Phones Cable TV Credit Cards &
Travelers Checks Accepted Free High Speed Internet
Express Automated Check Out
10 rooms with two queen beds & 5 rooms
with one king bed
Rooms:
Rate: $94.00 plus tax
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