USTA Regional Tournament Segment- July (Mobile)

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS WERE GIVEN TO BRITTANY LINDL AND JOSEPH DUBE.

THIS WAS THE MOST QUIET TOURNAMENT WE HAVE EVER HOSTED. THE PLAYERS WERE EXTREMELY RESPECTFUL AND WE HOPE THEY ALL RETURN FOR ANOTHER EVENT.

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• ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
  
• 4/28 THU - Entries Open
  
• 6/08 WED - Posted Standings used for Selections
  
• 6/09 THU - 10:59 AM Entries Close (11:59 AM Eastern Entries Close)
  
• 6/10 FRI - Nat USTA will send email to entered players with instructions
  
• 6/12 SUN - Tournament Directors will email Nat USTA a list of entered players by 3:00
  
• 6/13 MON - After 5:00 pm Eastern Check USTA Jr Comp Webpage for selection status (if you are not on this list, you are an alternate)
  
• 6/14 TUE - Last day to withdraw from concurrent events if selected at one site
  
• 6/15 WED - 5:00 Eastern, Those who have not withdrawn could be subject to multiple charges
  
• 6/16 THU - Credit cards will be charged and there are no refunds
  
• 6/17 FRI - Ordered Alternates List published based on 6/8 Standings
  
• 6/18 SAT - Respond to Late Entry Requests
  
• 6/19 SUN - Process credit cards for selected alternates
  
• 6/27 MON - Call Pro Shop 251/208-5185 to pay entry fee if not already paid (late entries & alternates)
  
• 7/01 FRI - noon All entries must be paid by this date. See "Tournament Entry Fee Report"
  
• 7/05 TUE - 5:00 pm Stop taking late entries
  
• 7/05 TUE - 5:00 pm Any entries not paid will be removed from the competitors
  
• 7/05 TUE - 9:00 pm Deadline for doubles, including changes, withdrawals, or additions
  
• 7/05 TUE - 9:00 pm central - Seeds Posted
  
• 7/07 THU - 8:00 pm central - 1st Match Times posted
  
• 7/08 FRI - 5:30 pm - 9:00 pm Mandatory Check-In at the Mobile Tennis Center and Draws posted
  
• 7/09 SAT - 64 Draw - Play Begins: Main Draw Rd of 64 and Rd of 32, Cons Rd 1 (all byes), Doubles Rd of 32 and Doubles Rd of 16
  
• 7/09 SAT - 32 Draw - Play Begins: Main Draw Rd of 32, Main Draw Rd of 16, Cons Rd 1, Doubles Rd of 16
  
• 7/10 SUN - 64 Draw - Play continues: Main Draw Rd of 16, Cons Rd 2 and Rd 3 Quali, Doubles Qtrs
  
• 7/10 SUN - 32 Draw - Play continues: Main Draw Qtrs and Semis, Cons Rd 2 and QtrFinal Quali, Doubles Qtrs, Doubles Semis
  
• 7/11 MON - 64 Draw - Play continues: Main Draw Qtrs and Semis, Cons Rd 3 and QtrFinal Quali, Doubles Semis
  
• 7/11 MON - 32 Draw - Play continues: Main Draw Finals and 3/4 Playoff, Cons Qtrs and Semis, Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff
  
• 7/12 TUE - 64 Draw - Play continues: Main Draw Finals and 3/4 Playoff, Cons Qtrs and Semis, Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff
  
• 7/12 TUE - 32 Draw - Rain Make-up Day.

Late Entries will be added June 18th after selections have been finalized and alternates lists have been published. We can still accept some late entries, see age divisions below:
Girls 16s - there are 3 openings - It is a 32 Draw.
Girls 18s - there are many openings - It is a 64 Draw. We will stop taking late entries Tuesday 7/5 at 5:00 pm.
Boys 16s - there are many openings - It is a 64 Draw. We will stop taking late entries Tuesday 7/5 at 5:00 pm.
Boys 18s - there are no openings at this time - It is a 32 Draw.

Please Check the "Entry Fee Owed Report" when posted to make sure your fee has been paid. There will be several Credit Card Failures and Alternate Entries that will have to pay the entry fee. We do not accept checks. YOU HAVE TWO OPTIONS ONLY:
1. OVERNIGHT YOUR FEE. MONEY ORDER ONLY - The Fee is $90 Made Payable to MATA, c/o Mobile Tennis Center, 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608.

2. CALL IN YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER. Call the Mobile Tennis Center Pro Shop at (251) 208-5185 only, Tuesday - Thursday 8:30 am - 5:00 pm. Do not call any other phone numbers or email for credit card processing.

Some of you will send in your waivers and it is listed on this report. If you have an "S" in the Waiver column, it means I have received your Signed Waiver with contact information completed.

The Mobile Tennis Center will be used for matches - 851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
Only 40 courts will be used for matches, 16 courts will be used for practice
Practice courts are first come-first serve starting Friday through the end of the tournament and there is no charge
Thursday, courts will be limited due to league play starting at 6:00 pm. Check at the city desk upon arrival for court availability.

For warmups please call John Zukley at 251-402-2824. $20 for a half hour and $40 for an hour, payable at the City Desk before lesson and show receipt to the Pro.

Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 10:00 pm for your convenience. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time.
For those of you that "just can't make it by that time" need to do the following and please do not call:
1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report when posted
2. Email or Fax in your Medical Release Waiver WITH your CELL phone numbers & HOTEL info completed to 251/208-5188.
3. Show up 30 minutes before your match time. Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament.
4. Those of you playing 8:00 am matches at the Mobile Tennis Center will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time. If you are playing at another site, you must check in at the Mobile Tennis Center first.

On Saturday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their matchtimes. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Friday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers.
Thank you for your cooperation.

Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the left side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.

Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennistournament@comcast.net and the fax is (251) 208-5188. There are No refunds. You will receive suspension points unless the withdrawal is due to illness, injury, or personal emergency AND a written verification as described in the next section is provided on or before the last scheduled day of the tournament.

Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." We will not accept any withdrawals over the phone.

Match Formats - Boys’ and Girls’ 18, 16, and 14 Divisions. Match Formats are annually subject to change and approval by the Junior Competition Committee. Refer to Friend at Court for updates. As of January 1, 2011, the authorized formats are as follows:
• Main Draw Singles (including play off for 3rd & 4th place): Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
• Feed-In Championship Matches: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd Set.
• Doubles Matches: 8 Game Pro Set with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak at 8 games all.

Singles Feed-In Championship (FIC) Required. All singles draws must have a Feed-In Championship (FIC) that feeds players in through the Quarterfinals. The FIC shall be played through the semifinals. No finals shall be played. The FIC shall be considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles main draw players. The standard bye placement method described in USTA Regulation II.B.4.d.i. shall be used.
Singles and Doubles 3rd/4th Place Playoffs Required. All singles and doubles draws shall have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All players are required to play the third and fourth place playoff.

This is the link for the criteria used to do seeding for all USTA National Championships, USTA National Opens, and USTA Regional Tournaments: more info

MATCH CHECK IN RULE:
Regulation IV.A.2 states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time."

THIS MEANS, IF THERE IS 1 OPEN COURT AT 10:00 AND THERE ARE 3 MATCHES TO PUT ON, THE REFEREE WILL START THE CLOCK FOR LATENESS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT CHECKED IN FOR 10:00 - EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH COURTS FOR ALL 3 MATCHES.
1. The first matches of each day will report directly to the court at 7:45, and balls will be on the court. Matches should begin promptly at 8:00.
2. For all matches after 8:00 am, please get in a single-file line at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for 10:00. You must go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. and be ready to go on court before you check in.
3. Once you have checked in, please stay near the tournament desk until we tell you the court assignment. You must be where you can hear us call your name after you check in.
4. We will be watching the clock for lateness. Please do not ask if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only worry about your own timeliness.

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We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off most sale merchandise.

HIGH-TECH TENNIS will be onsite for the ENTIRE tournament to offer their very popular Match Play and College Recruit Videos, as well as their newest service: Match Highlights ONLINE. They also have new shipping options for their videos so be sure to find out what’s NEW at HIGH-TECH TENNIS! Danny and Julie provide a wonderful video service to tournament players and they always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike. It’s time for you to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS! What an EXCELLENT teaching tool – and a wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime! Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets (video@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. They have TEN digital camcorders and their services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED… more info

There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $15. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.

One trainer will be on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, Epi Pens, etc.
Always HYDRATE.

If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show."

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On Monday, June 13th, by 5:00pm all selections for the July 2011 USTA Regional Tournaments are posted to the USTA's Junior Competition Website. Click on the link at the end of the note to reach the lists and instructions for players who may appear on more than one list. more info

CONTACT INFORMATION
It is your responsibility to notify me of your most current contact information. I will first email an alternate to offer an open spot. If there is no response, I will call the available phone numbers. I will leave a message, but move on to the next alternate. Please email tennistournament@comcast.net or fax to (251) 208-5188 your contact info.

POINT OF NO RETURN
It is your duty to notify us if you have reached the point where travelling is not an option. We understand that some of you may not be able to come at a moments notice if a spot opens. Please be courteous and withdraw from the alternates list if you know you cannot travel. I have to contact alternates in order, even though it may be the night before the tournament and you are in California. We cannot know someones intent until you tell us. As long as you are on the Alternates by Event Report, YOU are telling us you can still attend.

ENTRY FEE
Starting June 27th, you can call (251) 208-5185 and provide a credit card number for processing the Entry Fee, if it was not paid in the 2 processing dates.

The Tournament Committee shall create an Alternate List by ordering the alternates as instructed below.
• Players with 100 or more ranking points on the National Standings List of the division of the event used to select players into the tournament, shall be listed at the top of the alternate list in the order their names appear on such National Standings List
• Players not previously selected or listed with 100 or more ranking points on the National Standings List of the next-younger division used to select players into the tournament shall be listed in the order their names appear on such National Standings List below the first group of players
• Players not previously selected or listed shall be listed in the order their names appear on the National Standings List of the division of the event used to select players into the tournament below the second group of players
• Players not previously selected or listed shall be listed in the order their names appear on the National Standings List of the next-younger division used to select players into the tournament below the third group of players.
• Late entrants shall be listed below timely entrants in the order received. Late entries received at the same time shall be ordered by lot. Late entrants are not ordered by position on the National Standings List

Draw Size of 64
• 12 players will be selected from the top 200 players on the most recent National Standing List of the next-younger age division
• 50 players will be selected from the most recent National Standing List of the division of the event
• 2 players may be selected by Wild Card. Unused Wild Cards will be filled by players from the National Standing List of the division of the event. Players must be eligible for national ranking to receive a Wild Card.
• Remaining vacancies will be filled by players from the National Standing List of the division of the event.
• In the 12 and under age division, 62 players will be selected from the most recent National Standing List

If you withdraw before registration closes, your credit card will not be charged.
If you withdraw after registration closes, there is no refund.

A player shall not withdraw from a tournament after entries close except for illness, injury, or personal circumstance. A withdrawing player shall immediately notify the Tournament by fax or email that the player will not be playing.