Tournament Reports
Media Report
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MATCH TIMES - CHECK DOUBLES DRAWS AS WELL AS SINGLES FOR FIRST MATCH TIMES
Many players will play doubles first on Saturday. Be sure to check to see if you have a Friday match. We have some Friday play, ALL AT PADUCAH TILGHMAN HIGH SCHOOL ON FRIDAY. Others will have their first matches Saturday morning. We are starting with doubles. Please double check your match times and site locations. It is your responsibility to check in at your site 30 minutes prior to match times.
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TOURNAMENT QUESTIONS:
PLEASE email questions to the tournament director at the above email address. BEFORE you ask, please read through our site detail. Thank you.
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Local H/S Students Taking the ACT
If you are taking the ACT and want to play in the Tournament, you MUST EMAIL THE Tournament Director after you have entered the tournament and let him know. We will make ALL possible efforts to accommodate players/students that are taking the test to play their matches earlier...or later. If a work-around is not possible, we will let you know. It is imperative that you email the Tournament director with all contact numbers for you and your parents.
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IMPORTANT
PLEASE CHECK BOTH SINGLES & DOUBLES start times on the Future Match Information Report...as some players play doubles PRIOR to playing singles. We don't want anyone missing their match!
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SEEDING
We recognize we are not a Southern Level 3 Tournament, but in an effort to be consistent, we chose an objective method of seeding which is consistent with Southern Guidlines for L1, L2, & L3 Tournaments, using Southern Rankings current standings dated 9/7/10.
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CHECK IN
Please check in 30 minutes prior to your match time. You will start early if courts come available.
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Match Formats
Main Draw Singles 12s-18s: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
Main Draw Singles 10s & ALL Consolation Singles 10s-18s: Best of 2 Tiebreak Sets with a Match Tiebreak in
Lieu of 3rd Set
Doubles: 8-Game Pro Set & Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets in Finals
Singles divisions will have a 3rd/4th place playoff if weather permits.
Match Formats may be altered if inclement weather conditions arise.
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IMPORTANT PLEASE READ
Please look at your or your childs entry-division, etc., including doubles. It is your responsibility to make sure your child is included in the correct division you want them in, PLEASE. We want everyone happy.
YOU MUST SIGN UP IN ADVANCE FOR DOUBLES!!!
Please do not call the tournament director or email unless you must get in touch or this site doesn't answer your questions. Please read through our site, as it includes a great deal of helpful information about the tournament.
FIRST MATCH TIMES will be posted with your appropriate site. It is up to you to be at your site. It's up to you to check your first match times and check in 30 minutes prior at least before your match.
The tournament Committee hopes you enjoy your tournament. We want to make it a great experience for you and your family. Paducah is a great city. We thank you for being a part of our tournament. If you get a chance, thank our tournament staff when you see them. There are many people behind the scenes as volunteers that are putting in their time to make sure you have a great tournament. Thank you.
Tournament Director and Committee
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DOUBLES SIGN-UP
YOU MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES TO BE INCLUDED IN THE DOUBLES DRAWS. If you don't have a partner, you could be left out of the draws. There will be NO on site doubles sign-ups. IF YOU SIGNED UP FOR DOUBLES AND DON'T HAVE A PARTNER YOU COULD BE PAIRED. If there is an odd number of players, you could also get left out. USE our Facebook page and find a partner!!!
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Main Tournament Site - Chad Gamble Tennis Center - Paducah Tilghman High
Address: 2400 Washington St., Paducah, Kentucky 42003
Courts are on the back left side of the high school. They back up to the football stadium. Turn on Otis Dinning Dr. if in front of school. Can also turn on Polk St. See mapquest link.
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ONLY 2 EVENTS (1 Singles & 1 Doubles)
If you select/enter more than one division, and the events are not full, you will be placed in the oldest division and only be allowed to enter two events (1 singles & 1 doubles).
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Sites of Play
Paducah Tilghman High School (Abbrev: PTHS) - Chad Gamble Tennis Courts
Lone Oak Tennis Center (Abbrev: LOTC)
Noble Park Tennis Courts (Abbrev: NP)
In case of rain sites - Rowton Indoor Tennis Center & Country Club of Paducah
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Racquet Stringing
Stringing is available at the Rowton Indoor Tennis Center 270-444-8363 (Emerg#270-519-0098)
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Practice/Warm-up before play
Balls and/or ball machine may be available for workout at the indoor tennis center on a first come/first serve basis. Contact the Indoor Tennis Center for availability and pricing. 270-444-8363. For available professionals, please contact center to check availability.
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Directions to Lone Oak Tennis Center Courts (Larry J. Heflin Courts)
400 Lakeshore Dr., Paducah, Ky 42001 click on link for mapquest
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Directions to Noble Park, Paducah, KY
2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY click on link for mapquest
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Directions to Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center
Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center is approximately 1 mile from Kentucky Oaks Mall (and the Drury Hotels) off of I-24 (Exit #4) For directions from Paducah Tilghman High School, clink on the link.
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Directions to Country Club of Paducah
NOTE - Mapquest has this Road as Turnberry Road (not Drive). The entrance to the indoor courts is off of New Holt Road, takes you to clubhouse and indoor courts. 554-7065 if you need assistance at CCP Tennis Center. Their address is 6500 Turnberry. Click Link to see a Map.
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Friend at Court
2010 Complete USTA Rules & Regulations
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Indoor Play Charge in case of Rain
If play goes indoors, there will be a $10 per player charge per day, that must be paid to assist in the cost of court time.
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Local Sponsors
Special thanks to our Sponsors of the Tornado Classic for their generosity:
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ELECTRONIC DEVICES PROHIBITED ON COURT
Players may not use electronic devises on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted.
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This is a SOUTHERN LEVEL 4 Tournament!! Welcome to Paducah!
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, September 5, 2010 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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