Elysium Summer B/G 14 Compass Showdown

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Please read the information detailed in the sections below. The explanations contain just about every answer to almost every possible question that may be raised. After running tournaments for 20 years, we think we have covered just about all the bases. But, there may be some things we have missed. If that happens, please email us at the tournament directors email address listed above. We will add the info to future tournaments guidelines page. Thanks.

The tournament schedule is as follows. On Saturday Aug. 7, all girls 14's first round matches will begin at 1 PM. The boys 14's first round matches will begin at 2:30. The girls second round matches will begin at 4 PM and the boy's second round matches will begin at 5:30. We should be finished by 7:30 on Saturday night. Boys third round matches begin Sunday morning at 9 AM. Girls third round matches will begin at 10:30. Fourth round matches will follow in the same rotation.

Please arrive 15 minutes prior to your scheduled match times. We usually run right on time or are a little ahead of schedule. Matches go on court in the order of when both opponents check in. So, to be on first, have you and your opponent be there a little early. This really keeps things on schedule. Thanks.

This is an outdoor tournament. If there is rain or inclement weather, we have indoor courts here, so everything will be played inside. Please make sure you arrive at least 15 minutes prior to your published scheduled match time, no matter the weather. The online draws are the official reference for match times, and are always accurate.

Player selection process is as follows: we use a 16 player compass draw format. If 16 or fewer participants sign up for a particular division, all players that have registered for that division will be accepted into that particular draw. If there are more than 16 entrants in a division, per USTA Midwest guidelines, the highest ranked 16 will be admitted into the draw. The remaining registrants will be placed on the alternate list and be called in order of ranking should any players selected withdraw due to illness or injury. If you registered and were not selected - YOU WILL NOT BE CHARGED.

All tournament participants can partake in a tasty pizza party, produced by Papa John's, with pop provided, on Saturday night. Pizza is delivered at 6:30 PM. Siblings are welcome, within reason, to jump in, after the players have eaten. Please use a little discretion, we want to make sure the players get enough to eat first. Trophies awarded for first, second and third places. Each player will also receive an Elysium Compass Draw tee shirt for participating. Donuts on Sunday morning for parents every now and then.

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