CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNERS
Girls Winner is Macy Polk from Powder Springs, GA
Boys Winner is Trevor Gotkowski from Cartersville, GA
|
Check in 30 minutes early for matches today
Because had a number of withdrawals this morning. Please check in 30 minutes early for your match. We will have plenty of courts.
|
There are no 3/4 playoff for the doubles draw.
An error was made, and there is no 3/4 playoff for the doubles draw.
|
Draws Posted
All Draws are posted. Please check your draws for your first match times.. They have been some withdrawals in the Girls 18's singles and doubles, Boys 16's Singles and Doubles and Boys 12's Singles and doubles. Please note the new times.
|
Error in Girls 12 Seeding
The seeds in the girls 12 changed. There was an error.
|
First Match Times Report
A first match times report will be posted later this afternoon that will tell you your first match times.
|
Friday Doubles Times
Friday start time for doubles is now at 5:30pm. Most draws will be playing 2 rounds on Friday evening.
|
Draw sizes - singles 64 & doubles 32
|
FRIDAY CHECK-IN OPENS AT 4:30PM
The check-in desk will open at 4:30pm at the Rome-Floyd Tennis Center and will close friday night at 8:00pm. Remember to bring your MEDICAL RELEASE FORM.
more info
|
SATURDAY CHECK IN
SATURDAY THE ROME TENNIS CENTER WILL OPEN AT 630AM AND THE CHECK IN DESK WILL OPEN AT 7AM. BE SURE TO BRING YOUR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM.
more info
|
GREATER ROME CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
FOR ASSISTANCE IN FINDING ACCOMMODATIONS WHILE STAYING IN ROME. PLEASE VISIT OUR CVB'S WEBSITE AT WWW.ROMEGEORGIA.ORG. OR YOU CAN CALL LINDA SMITH AT 1-800-444-1834 AND SHE CAN ANSWER ANY QUESTIONS THAT YOU MAY HAVE ABOUT ROME AND THE SURROUNDING AREA. TO LOOK AT A LISTING OF ACCOMMODATIONS, CLICK ON THE FOLLOWING LINK:
more info
|
ACT TEST
The ACT Test will be offered in Rome on April 9, 2011 at Rome High School (Site code 191030) and at Darlington High School (Site Code 229350).
If you plan to take the ACT, please do so in Rome. We cannot schedule around tests taken at other sites.
We make scheduling accommodation for players in the Boys' and Girls' 18 age groups on Saturday.
Boys' and Girls' 18 players who notify us by April 4 that they are taking the test will be scheduled at 1:30 or later.
Players who fail to notify us by April 4 will not automatically receive this courtesy.
Accommodation cannot be made for players taking the ACT at sites other than Rome.
Players in other age groups, particularly 16's, cannot be adjusted, since those are the largest draws and 2 rounds must be played on Saturday.
|
USE FACEBOOK TO HELP FIND A DOUBLES PARTNER
IF YOU HAVEN'T FOUND A DOUBLES PARTNER YET, PLEASE JOIN THE ROME-FLOYD TENNIS CENTER ON FACEBOOK AND YOU CAN POST THAT YOU ARE LOOKING FOR A PARTNER. PLEASE REMEMBER NOT TO POST ANY CONTACT INFO ON THE SITE. WE WILL REMOVE IT, BECAUSE ANYONE CAN SEE IT. IF SOMEONE WANTS TO CONTACT YOU, THEN THEY SHOULD SEND YOU A FRIEND REQUEST THROUGH YOUR FACEBOOK PAGE.
more info
|
Directions to Rome Floyd Tennis Center from I-75 Exit # 290
Go west (left if you are coming from Atlanta) on GA Hwy 20.
Eventually, GA Hwy 20 will merge into US Hwy 411 Follow 411 into Rome.
As you enter Rome, you pass a Ford dealership on the Right,
Go past the Dean Ave. Exit and immediately take a RIGHT at the next exit onto US 27 North (the exit will be marked "Rome").
Go 2.3 miles to the 5th traffic light (Checkers on the corner - Hurry...Checker BC Cheddar, Buffalo Chicken $1.00!)
Turn LEFT onto Broad Street and go 0.3 mile to the 4th traffic light at 5th Avenue (El Zarape on the corner)
Turn RIGHT and go 0.2 mile to the 3rd traffic light at W. 3rd Street
Turn LEFT on W. 3rd Street.
Rome Floyd Tennis Center will be 0.2 mile on the RIGHT.
Total distance from US 411 - 3.0 miles
more info
|
Alternate Directions to Rome from Atlanta and points south of I-20
From downtown Atlanta take I-20 west to Thornton Road (north, i.e. turn right)
From Atlanta Airport take Camp Creek Parkway. (west, the only way it goes)
From I-285 southwest of Atlanta take Camp Creek Parkway (west, left if going north on I-285). (After you cross I-20 (Camp Creek is called Thornton Road)
Stay on Thornton Road approximately 35 miles to Rockmart. This road will change names several times (various peoples’ names, but is mostly US Hwy 278.
As you approach Rockmart, there will be a Sonic Drive-In on the right.
At the traffic light just past Sonic, turn right on GA 101.
Stay on GA 101 approximately 18 miles to Rome.
After you cross US Hwy 411, go 1/2 mile to the first traffic light.
Turn left and immediately to the right and stay on Hwy 101.
Go 1.6 miles to W.3rd St. (1st light past Broad Street.)
more info
|
Directions from I-75 southbound from Tennessee
Take Exit 312 (GA 53 West)
Turn RIGHT on GA HWY 53 West
Go Approximately 22.7 miles to intersection with Broad Street (GA Hwy 293) in Rome (first traffic light past N. Broad Baptist Church)
Turn RIGHT onto Broad Street
Go 0.5 mile on Broad Street
Turn RIGHT onto 5th Avenue (El Zarape on the corner)
Go 0.3 mile to 3rd traffic light
Turn LEFT on W. 3rd Street
Rome Floyd Tennis Center is 0.2 mile on Right.
more info
|
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.
|
Match Scoring Formats
Main Draw Singles (Ages 12-18) - regular scoring (2 out of 3 sets),
BG10's and all Consolation - 2 out of 3 sets with 3rd set "first to 10 points" match tie-break
Doubles - 8-game pro-sets with a "first to 10 points" match tie-treak at 8-all.
|
Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals
After the entry deadline and entries have closed, a player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
If you withdraw online before entries close, there is no penalty and your entry fee will be credited by the TennisLink entry system.
Refunds
Since there are fewer than 7 days until the start of the tournament, if you withdraw after entries close, there will be no refund regardless of reason.
|
Satellite Sites
Up to 5 satellite sites will be used. The distance from the main site is between 2.75 miles and 7.5 miles. Directions to all sites will be available at check-in at Rome Tennis Center. Directions to some of the sites are below.
|
Directions to Alto Park (ALTO)
Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd St. Go 0.1 mile to dead end.
Turn RIGHT.
Go approximately 0.4 mile to 1st traffic light.
Turn LEFT onto Shorter Avenue (GA Hwy 20).
Go a little more than 2 miles to 1st traffic light past DAIRY QUEEN (on Left).
Turn LEFT on Burnett Ferry Road. (The park is on this road, all appearances to the contrary.)
Go approximately 2.7 miles to Alto Park.
Turn RIGHT into Alto Park and follow driveway (it sort of turns to the right.)
TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 5.4 miles (1014 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Rome, GA )
|
Directions to Darlington School (DAR) from Rome Floyd TC
Darlington School has graciously offered their newly renovated courts for match play this year. Remember, this prestigious school is ALLOWING you to use THEIR courts. Be considerate of their generosity by conducting yourself as ladies and gentlemen with propriety and modesty. Be careful not to leave litter, trash, and drink containers on the premises.
Directions from Rome Floyd Tennis Center are:
Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd.
Go 0.1 mile to dead end.
Turn LEFT onto Hwy 101 (2nd Ave.)
Go approximately 1.6 miles to Stop Sign.
Go STRAIGHT 0.6 mile to US Hwy 27 South (sign says Gadsden - Cedartown)
Go approximately 0.9 mile to Darlington Drive-Old Lindale Road exit.
At end of Exit ramp turn LEFT.
At Stop Sign turn RIGHT onto Darlington Dr.
Darlington is approximately 0.5 mile on RIGHT just after the Railroad Track.
Total Distance: ~ 3.9 miles ( 1014 Cave Spring Rd SW, Rome, GA 30161)
|
Directions to Etowah Park (ETW) from Rome Floyd TC
Turn LEFT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd.
Go 0.2 mile to dead end.
Turn RIGHT Go approximately 0.3 mile to 3rd traffic light.
Turn LEFT onto Broad Street.
Go approximately 0.5 on Broad Street.
Continue STRAIGHT ahead on Martin Luther King (changes name to Kingston Road) for approximately 1.7 mile.
Etowah Park is on LEFT
Look for sign that says "GOLF Driving Range." (It is easier to see than the Etowah Park sign.)
TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 2.75 miles (1325 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA
|
Directions to Georgia Highlands College (GAH)
Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto W. 3rd.
Go 0.1 mile to dead end.
Turn LEFT onto Hwy 101 (2nd Ave.)
Go approximately 1.6 miles to Stop Sign.
Go STRAIGHT 0.6 mile to US Hwy 27 South (sign says Gadsden - Cedartown).
Go approximately 5.1 miles to Georgia Highlands College.
The College is on the LEFT (just past traffic light with Kangaroo and Hardees on right).
After turning into the College, Tennis Courts are to the RIGHT.
Total Distance: ~ 7.5 miles (3175 Cedartown Hwy SE, Rome, GA)
|
GEORGIA LEVEL 2 TOURNAMENT AND SOUTHERN LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT.
Boys/Girls 10s MUST play all matches on a 60' court with a 25 "
racket and use low compression balls. SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES ONLINE -
Doubles play will start the first day of the tournament.
CONSOLATION - Full FIC Singles & 3/4 Playoffs. JR. SUSPENSION
POINT SYSTEM IN EFFECT. T-shirts. Scoring format for BG18-12 -
Singles: Main draw - Regular scoring (2 out of 3 sets), BG10 and
Consolation - 2 out of 3 sets with 3rd set match tie-break,
Doubles: 8-game pro-sets with a match tie-break at 8-all. In the
past we have had a strong field with participants from 4 or 5
states. Online registration ONLY at www.ustageorgia.com. STATE
CHAMPIONSHIP - This is a State Championship tournament.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703468011 from the searchable schedule homepage.
To use TennisLink, cookies must be enabled in the user's browser. For more information,
please go to your browser's help menu.