Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report - Updated Thurs 11pm Ordered Alternates Wed 3/16
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Thanks
Thanks everyone for a successful tournament. Everything went well as we had no rain issues. We had some nice weather too. Thanks for coming to Baton Rouge and playing our 2011 Bullfrog. Hope to see everyone next year!
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Tournament Desk
Phone numbers for each site's tournament desk will be available starting Saturday.
Lamar Tennis Center(LTC and LTCcl on draw) (Hard courts and clay courts -- Boys 18s and Girls 16s)
Tracy (225) 405-8224. (Saturday, Sunday, and Monday)
Highland Road Park Tennis Center (HP on draw) (Hard courts -- Boys 16s) (Saturday and Sunday only)
Taylor (504) 812-3767. Do not call on Monday!
Bocage Racquet Club (BOC on draw )(Clay court, 90% white attire -- Girls 18s) (Saturday and Sunday only)
Matt (225) 572-0493. Do not call on Monday!
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SURFACES
Girls 16's & 18's - CLAY. Boys 16's & 18's - HARD.
The Girls 18s will be playing primarily at Bocage, but may also have a few matches at the YMCA Lamar Tennis Center (clay). The Girls 16s will be playing primarily at the YMCA Lamar Tennis Center (clay), but may also have a few matches at Bocage. We are making this announcement so that way you make sure to follow the Bocage white rule listed on this website.
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SITE LOCATIONS
PLEASE NOTE: All site locations are subject to change if unforseen circumstances arise. Bocage Racquet Club - 7600 Jefferson Hwy 70809 Highland Road Park - 14024 Highland Road 70810 YMCA Lamar Tennis Center - 8100 YMCA Plaza 70810 Clay surface: Bocage and Lamar Tennis Center. Hard Surface: Lamar Tennis Center and Highland Road.
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ATTENTION G16 & 18
Bocage Racquet Club requires 90% white tennis attire. This includes hats & shoes. Warmups can be color but if you take it off, the 90% applies. Thank you!
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Practice/Warm Up Courts
The Lamar Tennis Center will open at 6:30am for warmup. Bocage and Highland Park will open at 7am for warmup.
Practice/Warm-Up courts can be found at Highland Road Park and Independence Park. These courts are reserve only and you must call ahead to assure a court.
Highland Road Park -- 14024 Highland Road, Baton Rouge, LA 70810. Phone (225) 766-0247
Independence Park - 7500 Independence Blvd, Baton Rouge, LA 70806. Phone (225) 923-2792
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Trainer
We will have an on-site trainer at the Lamar Tennis Center from 7:30 until on Saturday and Sunday.
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Update
First Round Match Times have been posted. They have been updated as there was a mistake with a site in the Boys 16s. No times have changed, just the site on 4 matches.
All Friday doubles matches will be played at the Lamar Tennis Center to ease the check in process. You must check in before you play your first doubles match! More information regarding check in is posted below.
We will now NOT be calling alternates. We will only be accepting on-site alternates if anyone else withdraws now.
Draws will be posted Friday at check-in.
Players lunch will be provided at all sites around 11.
Seeds have been posted. Email any questions to jwahlborg@ymcabatonrouge.org. The Southern Standings List posted on 3/8/11 was used for the seedings.
Updated alternate list posted. Please check and email jwahlborg@ymcabatonrouge.org if there is a mistake.
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MANDATORY CHECK-IN
MANDATORY CHECK-IN is at the Lamar Tennis Center on Friday, March 18, 2011 from 4-7pm. Mandatory means just that, it's mandatory. If you do not make it Friday night to the check-in, then you must check in at your site 30 minutes prior to your first round match with your tournament waiver already filled out and signed.
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TIMELINE
3/6 SUNDAY: Deadline to register or withdraw. To withdraw - click on "edit registration" in the column on the left, then click "withdraw"
3/7 MONDAY: After the above date, please email any withdrawals to jwahlborg@ymcabatonrouge.org. (NO PHONE OR FAX)
3/8 TUESDAY: Selection lists and Ordered Alternates Report will be posted to the Tournament Website...We will assume that alternates can attend unless you email a withdrawal notification prior to your selection. Once an alternate has been selected, entry fee is required immediately. Pay the fee by calling the pro shop at 225-612-2420.
3/9 WEDNESDAY: Doubles Registration Opens
3/10 THURSDAY: Start calling Alternates(contact info on file) for any open spots. You have 24 hours to respond
3/11 FRIDAY: Doubles Registration closes.
3/12 SATURDAY: The last day to withdraw with a documented excuse and receive a refund. (please see withdrawal procedure below)
3/17 THURSDAY: First match times are posted. Anyone withdrawing after this time will receive a penalty.
3/18 FRIDAY: 9:00am Stop calling alternates
3/18 FRIDAY: Mandatory check-in at the Lamar Tennis Center from 4-7. Draws will be posted at this time.
3/18 FRIDAY: 5:00 PM Doubles play will begin. 2 rounds to be played.
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MEDICAL RELEASE REQUIRED
ALL PLAYERS must bring a signed USTA Medical Release form to registration or they will be unable to participate in the event. See link to print from. Copies also available at check-in.
more info
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NEW RULE FOR REST BEFORE 3RD SET TIEBREAKER
According to the Friend at Court, table 10, the rest after the second set with a third set tiebreaker is now a 3 minute break for ALL age divisions and coaching is allowed. Players will still be clocked once they split sets.
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NEW RULE FOR MATCH CHECK IN
NEW RULE FOR MATCH CHECK IN: > Regulation IV.A.2 now 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.
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FORMAT & SCORING
Draws will be 64 players with a Full Feed In through the Quarters and 3/4 playoff. Main Draw will play the best two out of three tie-break sets. Feed-in will be the best of three sets playing a 10 point match tie break in lieu of third set. In the event of inclement weather, match format is subject to change. The Consolation draws will play three matches on Sunday and three on Monday.
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SEEDING
The seeding list is done by the tournament director. Please forward any questions to jwahlborg@ymcabatonrouge.org. Thank you.
Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
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ALTERNATE INFORMATION
Alternates will be contacted as spots come available. If offered a spot, credit card payment must be made by calling the pro shop at 225-612-2420. NOTE: Do not refer to the alternates list on the far left side of the web page. This is not updated. Refer to the Ordered Alternates Report in the Tournament report section. CONTACT INFORMATION: We will use the information that you supplied upon entering to contact you. Please let us know if you would like to be contacted at a different phone number/email than the ones you provided. INTENT TO PLAY: Please withdraw from the tournament if you know that you will not be able to travel at late notice. This courtesy will give others a chance at playing. We assume that all players on the Alternates by Event Report are able to play.
DO NOT LEAVE A VOICEMAIL WHEN YOU CALL THE PRO SHOP. WE DO NOT CHECK VOICELMAILS! Best times to call are between 8am and 9pm. Thanks!
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WITHDRAWALS
All withdrawals after the entry deadline must be sent by e-mail to John Wahlborg at jwahlborg@ymcabatonrouge.org. Please put withdrawal in the subject line and include the players name and division in the email. The last day to withdraw and receive a refund is Saturday, March 12th. Refunds will be sent by check after completion of the tournament to the address on file.
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OFFICIAL BALL
The official tournament ball is DUNLOP
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HOST HOTELS
Thank you for supporting our host hotels. Business Centers are available in both hotels and tournament information/draws will be convenient and available. Please mention the Bullfrog Super Circuit Tournament to receive the discounted rate. Both host hotels are centrally located to all tournament sites.
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HOLIDAY INN SOUTH
Reservations should be made by phone: (225) 924-7021. Address: 9940 Airline Highway l Baton Rouge, LA 70816. Room rates: $89/Tower & $79/Courtyard. Please reserve by March 4, 2011.
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RESIDENCE INN BY MARIOTT
Please ask for the STA Bullfrog Tennis group rate when calling to make reservations. You may call the Marriott reservations line at 1-888-236-2427 or directly to the hotel at 225-293-8700. 10333 North Mall Drive Baton Rouge, LA 70809. Studio/One Bedroom Suite $109. Two Bedroom $154.
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HYATT PLACE
$89 - Reserve your room before by March 4th to receive this rate. 6080 Bluebonnet Blvd. (225) 769-4400.
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ANSWERS TO FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
The Doubles Event is listed as a sepearte tournament #703730811. Entries Open Wed 3/9 and close Fri 3/11
EVERYONE ENTERED IN DOUBLES WILL PLAY FRIDAY NIGHT
Remeber that there will be a full day of play on Monday - Parents be prepared for your child to do well, this just may be the tournament they make it to the final round of play!
If you enter doubles, you may NOT enter a different age division than your singles.
Singles Play will start on Saturday
The Format of Play for Singles is a 64 Draw, Full Feed-In Consolation through the Quarterfinals, with a 3/4 Playoff in the Main Draw.
The Scoring for Main Draw Singles is Best 2 of 3 Sets and the Scoring for Singles Consolation is a 10 Point Tiebreaker in lieu of a third set.
The Scoring for Doubles is an 8-game Proset
Please read all of the information provided on the website. It is a lot to scroll through but will probably answer any questions you might have.
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DOUBLES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT
This tournament does have doubles. However, to make it easier and more efficient for you to know first who made the singles tournament and then select a doubles partner, we have set up another tournament id and page just for doubles registration. Doubles registration will open after the competitor's list for singles is posted. We do not partner players. More details on the doubles page.
Please enter doubles in the same age group that your were accepted in for singles. BOTH PLAYERS must enter online for doubles.
more info
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BIRTH CERTIFICATES/PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern office for proof of US citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not. A file of those with proof on file is posted here:
more info
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GUIDELINE FOR ENTERING TWO EVENTS
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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PLAYER CONTACT INFORMATION
Contact Information: Due to Alternate notification, time changes, and draw changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us by offering this contact information.
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SELECTIONS
Selections will be posted Tuesday, March 8th.
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Draw size 64. Full feed in through quarterfinals
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, March 6, 2011 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703700911 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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