Tournament Reports
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THANKS EVERYONE !!
THANKS to everyone for a great tournament !!! We were able to squeeze 556 singles & doubles matches in and again GUARANTEE that the tournament will be completed. Thanks to all the players and parents for their support and patience. Thanks to all of our great volunteers and officials and a special thanks to High-Tech Tennis for providing an awesome video service for the tournament players !! If you have YET to get a video of your match, High-Tech is the BEST and it is a great learning tool so look them up at your next Southern tournament. WE ARE GOING TO MAKE SOME CHANGES NEXT YEAR AND WOULD LIKE YOUR INPUT... PLEASE EMAIL YOUR INPUT TO TOPGUNTENNIS@EARTHLINK.NET. Here are the issues that we face with this tournament. When we added doubles a few years ago, we had another facility of 8 courts we could use almost exclusively. That facility no longer exists and the number of matches IS a struggle to get through on limited court space. ONE PARENT EVEN TOLD ME WE SHOULD NOT EVEN HAVE THE TOURNAMENT DUE TO THE SCHEDULING LIMITATIONS WE ARE FACED WITH !! I would like everyone to take a moment and let me know which options would suit the players & parents the best. THERE IS NOT AN OPTION TO DO ANYTHING OTHER THAN A FULL FEED IN !! I will never do an FMLC for this level tournament. That makes no sense at all and is not fair to players !! Here are the options for 2011-2012 New Years Classic. Please feel free to send me your comments.
1. Do away with the tournament all together and not host it ever because most Level 3s are done by noon on the last day (one parents suggestion)
2. Make this a singles only event and do away with the doubles
3. Start doubles the night of December 30th with two rounds of doubles. This would mean anyone not able to make it to town that night could not play doubles.
4. Keep everything the way it is with the fact everyone knows we have to play late the last day and the kdis that WIN will have to play a lot of tennis. Remember, if you DONT WIN, you dont have to play a lot.
Thanks for everyones input !! If you have any other VIABLE suggestions, please feel free to add them also !! Please also send your negative stuff also IF IT IS SOMETHING WE CAN CONTROL...... we only get better by TRYING to improve !!
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DRAWS POSTED
Draws are now posted with match times for Friday.... Please note the following to help cut down on the amount of emails I get about the following subjects:
1. Times are posted for the entire tournament. Please note there is no way I can move any match for UL/UK game, travel time, etc. We have a packed tournament !!
2. YES I know some of you may have a doubles match and then a singles match immediately following.Doubles is an 8 game pro set and use it as a warmup... if you have a serious problem with the time proximity, simply default one or the other..... As much as possible I have tried to keep you at the same site BUT if you are playing two different age divisions for singles & doubles then we will do our best to accomodate your travel time.
3. We have a TON of matches to play in a VERY short time frame so be ON TIME AT THE PROPER SITE !! It is YOUR responsbility to know your TIME & SITE. We are using 4 sites for this tournament with abbreviations, addresses, and phone numbers of each site listed below. You will be defaulted if you show up at the wrong time or site.
4. Since we have so many matches, be prepared to go from site to site AND also to play early AND late.
5. HAVE FUN AND PLAY FAIR !!!!!!
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TOURNAMENT SITES
MAIN SITE:
The Tennis Club at Springhurst (SP on draw) 4109 Simcoe Lane, Louisville, KY 40241 (502) 412-2950
ALTERNATE SITES:
Louisville Indoor Racquet Club (LIRC on draw) 8609 Westport Road, Louisville, KY 40242 (502) 426-2454
University of Louisville Bass Rudd Tennis Center (UL on draw) 305 East Warnock Street, Louisville, KY 40208 (502) 852-0223
Advantage Tennnis & Fitness (ATF on draw), 4014 Dutchmans Lane, Louisville, KY 40207 (502) 897-7185
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEOS
For the 3rd consecutive year, HIGH-TECH TENNIS (widely known as the region’s leading video analysis company from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the ENTIRE tournament to offer the very popular Match Play DVDs, as well as several additional services, including ONLINE match play clips and College Recruit Videos. They have established an excellent reputation because they always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike. Video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (and a very wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime)! SEEING IS BELIEVING…and it’s time to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS!!! Visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets (info@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. They have TEN digital camcorders...FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED...and they can't wait to see you!
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available from 3:00-9:00pm at The Tennis Club at Springhurst on Thursday December 30th for a cost of $20.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling (502) 412-2950. Please specify that you are with the tournament.
During tournament play, The Tennis Club at Springhurst will be open at 6:30am each day of the tournament. We will have 8 courts reserved for tournament warmup and practice starting at 6:30am. We will have times available from 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30am, and 7:30-8:00am. Due to the limited practice courts, the warmups will be 4 players per court for $3.00 each. You must reserve your spots and PAY IN ADVANCE for the morning warmup times. All alternate sites will be open by 7:30am each day of the matches. There will be NO ADVANCE booking of warmup courts at alternate sites.
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WITHDRAWALS & REFUNDS
ALL withdrawal MUST be made by emailing Chris Mather at topguntennis@earthlink.net. DO NOT CALL WITH A WITHDRAW. WE MUST HAVE IT IN WRITING. Withrawals on or before Dec 24th will receive a refund check of the entry fee. Withdrawals made AFTER Dec. 24th will not receive a refund.
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ALTERNATES
An ordered alternate list is provided for Boys 14s, 16s, and 18s. We will contact you in this order if we have a withdrawal in your event. Thanks !!
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DOUBLES
Doubles will begin first on Dec. 31st. YOU MUST BE REGISTERED WITH A PARTNER BY WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 29th at 6:00pm or you will be taken off the doubles draw. If you need a partner, please check the message below. PLEASE EMAIL YOUR PARTNER'S NAME TO TOPGUNTENNIS@EARTHLINK.NET Please check the COMPETITOR LIST to see if you are listed with your partner..... YOU MUST CLICK THE DOUBLES EVENT to see if you are listed with a partner. Since I have gotten numerous emails stating " My son/daughter is not partnered yet and we sent you an email several days ago.." I have realized that many of you dont know that you must click on the EVENT (i.e Boys 12 Doubles) to see the partner listed. IT IS NOT LISTED ON THE OVERALL COMPETITOR LIST.
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LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER ?
Are you looking for a doubles partner for this tournament ?? To make it easier to find a partner, we have created a FACEBOOK group to post a message that you are looking for a partner. Here is how to find a partner for the tournament:
1. Log into your FACEBOOK account (you can create an account if you do not have one) or click the link below
3. Search for the group SPRINGHURST NEW YEARS CLASSIC
4. Click to join this group
4. You may post your information looking for a partner on the group page wall.
5. Other players will post messages and once you get a partner, then email that information to topguntennis@earthlink.net
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FORMAT AND SCORING
Singles Draws will be 32 with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw will be best two out of three tiebreak sets. Feed in will be best of three sets playing a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Doubles is single elimination with 8 game pro set.
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS
Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: #1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They would be removed from the other age division. #2. Players not selected to either divisions would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. They would be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. #3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. #4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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SELECTION PROCESS
All draws are limited to 32. Selection will be based on your southern standing at the time of the deadline. For a draw of 32 4 players in the top 40 will be chosen from lower age group to play in older age group.
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OFFICIAL HOTELS
The OFFICIAL HOTELS for the New Years Classic are listed below. The Tournament Commitee would greatly appreciate the participants to use the host hotels. They are major tournament sponsors and without their help, we would not be able to host the tournament. All hotels are outstanding properties and are within 5 minutes of The Tennis Club at Springhurst, and are convenient to all tournament sites.
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HILTON GARDEN INN
Opened July 28th,2008. 9850 Park Plaza Avenue, Louisville, KY 40241 (502)423-0018. $89.00 per night. Great American Grill restaurant on property, complimentary high speed internet, fitness center, indoor pool & hot tub. Within walking distance for guests to enjoy one of Louisville's most exciting shopping and eatery districts, The Summit. Hotel is right across the street from the main site, The Tennis Club at Springhurst. Use the online registration provided in this link. GROUP CODE: NYE
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HOMEWOOD SUITES
9401 Hurstbourne Trace, Louisville, KY 40222 (502)429-9070. Studio Suites/One Bedroom Suites-$114. Two Bedroom Suites- $164. All suites have a fully eqipped kitchen, complimentary hot breakfast buffet and evening reception Mon-Wed serving a light meal. Group Code: *On-Line Reservations: After entering arriving and departing dates, you will see the feature for entering the group code.
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EMBASSY SUITES
9940 Corporate Campus Drive, Louisville, KY 40223 (502)426-9191. Rates start at 105.99 per night. Hotel is about 5-7 minutes from the main site, The Tennis Club at Springhurst. Use the online registration provided in this link. Group Code: NYT
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TIMELINE
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE EASTERN TIME
12/19 - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
12/24 - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund.
12/29 6:00pm Deadline for Doubles Partner
12/29 - 8:00 pm First match times will be posted, anyone withdrawing after this time will receive a penalty
12/30 - 4:00-8:00 pm Check-In at The Tennis Club at Springhurst
12/31 - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play begins at 8:00 am at all sites
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TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
CHECK IN will be at The Tennis Club at Springhurst Thursday, Dec. 30th from 4:00-8:00pm. This check in is for all players. If you are unable to make this time, you MUST check in at The Tennis Club at Springhurst prior to your match time regardless of site. We will open check in at 6:30am on Friday Dec. 31st.
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TENNIS BALLS
All matches will use the GAMMA Pro Tour Ball
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STRINGING
USRSA Certified Racquet Stringing will be available at The Tennis Club at Springhurst. We have a wide variety of strings available. Cost with your own string for tournament participants is $15.00.
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INDOOR TOURNAMENT
The Springhurst New Years Classic is played INDOORS !! No threat of rain, hurricanes, snow or anything else that has been a huge factor in many tournaments this year !! Come to Louisville, sit back and enjoy the fact that all matches will be played as scheduled.
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