Tournament Reports
Future Match Info Report
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THANK YOU!!!
Thanks to everyone that played and those that came out to watch! We had another great tournament week at Cooper Creek! We handed out several well deserved silver and gold records to our winners and finalists. Thank You to all our sponsors and volunteers. We could not have pulled off such a great tournament without you. We look forward to seeing you again next year when the Banana Open comes back around April 23-29.
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8:37 p.m. Rain Delay Update
Check draws for new match times for Sunday, August 7th.
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Player Party Details
Serve your time dancing to the "Jail House Rock" Player Party Saturday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m. The player party will be held at the Woodmen of the World lodge located at 4191 Milgen Road, Columbus, GA 31907. Come out and join the other tournament players for Karaoke (by Evelyn), food & fun! Guests may attend the player party for a $10.00 fee. Click here for driving directions to the lodge.
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SPONSORS
CiCi's Pizza
Columbus Regional Healthcare System
Merrill Lynch
Mercedes-Benz of Columbus
Solid Source Premier Realty
Southern Asphalt
Thomas Drugs
Columbus Parks & Recreation
Columbus Sports Council
If you would like to be a 2011 sponsor please contact us at corta@corta.org
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HOST HOTEL
If you are coming into town, please check out our Host Hotel, Wyndham Garden Hotel. They will offer a special rate for all tournament players. Wyndham Cafe offers a wide selection of pastries and muffins for breakfast , as well as salads & sandwiches for lunch and dinner. Several dining options seconds away for your convienence.
WYNDHAM GARDEN HOTEL
7470 Veterans Pkwy.
Columbus, GA 31909
Telephone 706-507-1111
Thank you so much for thinking of the beautiful Wyndham Garden Hotel for the "Return to Server" Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships, August 3 - 7 tournament. We are so excited to be a hotel of choice for the players of this tournament.
The Top Ten reasons to select Wyndham Garden Hotel as your hotel of choice:
1.Flat Screen 32" televisions
2.Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet access
3.Cable TV / HBO with In Room Movies and video check-out
4.Wolfgang Puck In Room Coffee Service
5.Mini Refrigerator
6.Luxury Baths featuring True Blue Spa Bath and Body Works Products
7.Outdoor Swimming Pool
8.On-site Fitness Center
9.Spacious Outdoor Patios
10.On-site café and lounge
To complete your reservation please call the hotel directly at 706-507-1111 and mention you are traveling with CORTA to get the great CORTA rate! Or you can click on the link
Wyndham Garden in Columbus, GA, is a preferred Hotel for CORTA- Click here to book.
Our hotel is very conveniently located, approximately five miles, to the CORTA tennis complex.
4027 Veterans Ct
Columbus, GA 31909
1. Head west on Veterans Ct toward Veterans Pkwy
0.2 mi
2. Turn right onto Veterans Pkwy
0.7 mi
3. Turn right onto Moon Rd
2.8 mi
4. Turn left onto Miller Rd
0.7 mi
5. Take the 2nd right onto Warm Springs Rd Connector
0.6 mi
6. Turn right onto Milgen Rd
Destination will be on the left
446 ft
Cooper Creek Tennis Center
4816 Milgen Road
Columbus, GA 31907-1381
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DETAILS
Must be 19 or older to play in NTRP division. 32 Draw limit.
* Womens': Singles/Doubles 2.0, 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & Open
* Mens': Singles/Doubles 2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 & Open
* Mixed: Mixed Doubles will be played "straight up" (2.5, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, 4.5, 5.0 and Open)
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REGISTRATION
Players competing in two events are restricted to the following options:
* 1 Singles & 1 Doubles
* 1 Singles & 1 Mixed
* 1 Doubles & 1 Mixed
* PLEASE NOTE: You may NOT play in two of the same divisions. Ex. Men's 3.0 singles and men's 3.5 singles, etc.
* PLEASE NOTE: Entry in two divisions may require you to play back to back matches.
Deadline to Register: Wednesday, July 27th, 2011 @ 11:59 p.m. (Eastern Time).
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MATCH SCHEDULE
Detail match schedules will be posted on Monday, August 1st.
Matches begin at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday. Weekend matches will begin at 9:00 a.m.
"Jail House Rock" Player Party Saturday, August 6th at 7:00 p.m.
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TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Please check-in at the Check-In desk 30 minutes prior to your first match and 15 minutes before every other match throughout the tournament. The Check-In desk is located at the Annex on the left side of the street after you enter Cooper Creek Park.
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SCORING
All matches will play two out of three tie-break sets with a 10 point match tiebreak being played in lieu of a third set.
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RANKINGS AND RATINGS
The Elvis "Return to Server" is a Southern NTRP Clay Court Championships! What does this mean? From your incredible play, you will receive southern ranking points, and earn a year end Southern ranking! For those of you concerned about how this might effect your NTRP rating….match results will NOT be included in your NTRP computer ratings. So, play hard and not only will your record go "Gold", but you may also be crowned the best in the South!
KIA Motors Tournament of Champions This tournament is a KIA Motors Tournament of Champions (TOC) Qualifying Event, an NTRP tournament series culminating in the KIA Motors Tournament of Champions in October. The TOC is an invitation-only tournament. The top two NTRP singles and doubles teams (2.5 – 5.0) from each of the eight Georgia districts advance. Doubles teams must be from the same district.
For more information, visit KIA Motors Tournament of Champions.
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AWARDS
A player gift will be provided for all participants. Winner and finalist awards will be given for all divisions.
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PLAYING SITE
Cooper Creek Tennis Center is a public facility with a two story clubhouse overlooking 30 rubico courts. IN 1996 and again in 2001, Cooper Creek Tennis Center received the "Outstanding Tennis Facilty" award from the USTA. In the spring of 1993, a clubhouse and 8 courts were added to the original 12 courts (built in 1972). In March of 1997, the original 12 courts were completely renovated. In December of 1999, constrution began on an additional 10 courts including a stadium court and were completed in April 2000. with the addition of these new courts, Cooper Creek is arguably the finest facility in the United States. Click here to view image of Cooper Creek Tennis Center's court layout.
Directions to Cooper Creek Tennis Center:
4816 Milgen Road, Columbus, GA (706) 317-4186
Take I-185 to Exit 7 (Manchester Expressway). Turn east onto Manchester Expressway. Travel approximately 2 miles to the Warm Springs Road Connector. Travel up the exit ramp and turn right. The entrance to Cooper Creek Park is directly ahead. The clubhouse is a two-story building located on your right as you enter the park.
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The tournament will be held at Cooper Creek Tennis Center. Check
out tournament details and facility information at
www.corta.org.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, July 27, 2011 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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