BullFrog USTA Southern Section Designated

Alternates By Event 9/07 9:20PM
Future Match Info Report

Congratulations to the following players for receiving the Sportsmanship Awards: EMMA NAVARRO from South Carolina FRANCIS YANG from Georgia

Doubles times will be posted by noon on Saturday.Times are posted. B14 Doubles matches have been scheduled close. Everyone will be given at least 1 hour between their last singles match and doubles.

Future Match Info Report, above, contains first match times for singles and doubles matches. Draws will be posted by noon on Friday.

Now that the selections for doubles has been made, please note that the Singles website will be the only website for singles and doubles. All doubles information will be on the singles website.

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 can be found by clicking the following link: more info

A signed medical release form is required prior to playing your first match. Parent or guardian must sign the medical release. Please print the form and bring the completed document with you to registration. more info

All withdrawals after Sunday, August 28 midnight, should be in writing and the reason for the withdrawal given.Send to the referee at chelton48@yahoo.com
On or Before Sunday, August 28, please withdraw on the website. 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 Comfirmation" just below "Withdraw".Your credit card will not be charged and no reason for the withdrawal is necessary.

After Sunday. August 28 at 11:59pm, withdrawing players should email the referee at chelton48@yahoo.com stating the reason for the withdrawal. Suspension points will be given for reasons other than illness, injury, or personal circumstance. Medical documentation or explanation of personal circumstance must be sent to referee before the tournament ends.
Players withdrawing after the tournament begins must see the referee (Cheryl Helton) in person or player will be listed as "NO SHOW". Do not leave a message for the referee.

No refund will be given if a player withdraws after midnight, Friday, SEPTEMBER 2.

On-site alternates should report to the Referee at Burns Park 30 minuites prior to the first Match time for your division. Should a place in the draw become available, entry will be determined by the ordered alternate list.

All main draw matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. USTA Southern could change this should heat/weather become a factor.
All consolation matches will be best of two tiebreak sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10 by 2 points)to be played in lieu of the third set.
The consolation will be a full feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals. Consolation matches will be played through the semifinal round.
Doubles will play an 8 game proset with a 7-point tiebreaker to be played at 8-all.

There will be a playoff for third and fourth place in the main draw singles and doubles.

When playing a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd set, there will be a mandatory 3 minute break. Coaching will be allowed ON COURT during this break. No new balls. Cell phone may also be used on court during this break only. Be sure to have phone turned off while on court at other times.

When playing a full 3rd set, there will be a mandatory 10 minute break between the 2nd and 3rd sets for ALL age divisions. New balls for the 3rd set.

Line calls changed from "out" to "in" no longer result in a let. The player who made the incorrect call now loses the point regardless of their subsequent shot.

The official ball for the tournament is DunLop.

During play hours, Cheryl Helton, Referee, will be on site at Burns Park. During the day, if you need to reach the referee, call 205-999-8118 (Dan Lucas) and ask for Cheryl or email the referee at chelton48@yahoo.com.

In case of weather problems, we will post delays on the SINGLES WEBSITE.
You may also call Pleasant Valley Country Club (501) 225-2252 to get an update on delays.

For the Boys: Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related. No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline. Shirts must be worn at all times. Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones. Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs.
For the Girls: Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related. Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones. The bottom of your shirt must touch the top of your skirt or shorts while standing upright- shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Thank you for your cooperation.

USTA SOUTHERN SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA: Seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List (Published List used for selections 8/29/11) of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
Players who have a standing in the next younger age division MAY be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 10 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List of any younger age division.This is determined by the Seeding Calculator.
Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 10000 ATP or WTA rankings will be considered for seeding. more info

Do not enter two tournaments at the same time. How to avoid Penalties: If you end up on the alternate list, you must with-draw from the alternate list first and then enter the 2nd event. Tournaments have different deadlines that will allow you time to make your changes.

The Singles draws will be made at 7 pm (Central) on Tuesday, September 6.
The Doubles draws will be made at 7pm (Central) on Tuesday, September6.
FIRST MATCH TIMES will be published by Wednesday, September 7, at 9 pm.

Entry will be based on selection criteria of 56 from the age group of the event and up to 8 from the lower age group who do not get in the first 56, and who are in the top 80 of the Southern standings in the lower age group at the time of selection.

The host hotels for the tournament are the Hampton Inn and Suites (501-537-4600) and the Crown Plaza Holiday Inn(501-223-3000) and Wingate (501-227-6800). Ask for the Bullfrog Super Circuit rate when making reservations. Please stay at these hotels as they are the tournament sponsors.

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 division would remain on the alternate lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in. 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 for the division they were not selected.
#4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.

Players are allowed to register for both age divisions. Players should register on both Little Rock and Memphis tournament sites. Credit cards will only be processed for the age division for which you are selected.