New in 2014 10&U Regulation Regarding District Green Tournaments
To be accepted into a District Green tournaments, a 10 & Under Boy must have a standing of at least 120 or stronger on the most current USTA Mid-Atlantic Standing List; a Girl must have a standing of 100 or stronger on the most current USTA Mid-Atlantic Standing List.
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Futures / L8 Tournaments:
L8 tournaments are intended to be a fun, friendly and encouraging tournament experiences for first-time and developing juniors. L8 tournaments are ideal for first-time tournament players because they are non-elimination, meaning win or lose, everyone plays multiple matches. More play = more FUN and it supports the development of the new players. Developing juniors are also encouraged to participate in L8 tournaments to learn how to win consecutive matches and how to win tournaments.
Participation: If a player has won three L8 tournaments in an age division, or if the player has a Top 90 MAS standing in an age division, the must play up a division (or two) in L8 events.
POINTS: New in 2015: All participants in an L8 tournament will receive 50 participation points.
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*USTA Virginia Adult Grand Prix Event* -
The Grand Prix is made up of GP Circuit Tournaments held throughout Virginia and culminates in year-end Grand Prix Finals tournaments. The Top 8 Singles Players and Doubles Teams in the Virginia Grand Prix Standings qualify to participate in the Virginia Grand Prix Finals.
Earn points toward qualifying for the USTA Virginia Grand Prix FINALS just by registering for and participating in this tournament! Earn additional points for each match win! For more information visit: http://tinyurl.com/VirginiaGrandPrix
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Please Be On Time!
Players
should check in and be ready to play (warmed up, stretched, and been to
the restroom) at least 15 minutes before the match start time. If a court is open, we will get the match started asap in order to avoid any delays later in the day!
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Important Information:
Tournament
Notes are VERY important, please be sure to read them thoroughly! New
Notes may be posted throughout the week and weekend, please check
tournament website for new notes, as well as confirm start times of next
match on the draw, well before your coming match!
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Directions To Tournament Site:
Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042
Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right.
From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park.
From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.
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Rain Policy:
If it rains and matches have not yet begun for the day, matches may need to be delayed by one or more hours, or even cancelled for the day. If this happens, an update will be posted on the tournament homepage at least one hour before the time for the first matches of the day. If it rains and matches are already being played, players will be called off the courts. Tournament director will take scores and tell players when to return to finish matches. An update will then be posted on the tournament homepage. Please continue to check the tournament homepage. If you cannot get online or aren't sure, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com or via call or text at 703-862-8702.
If there is rain on a tournament weekend, match formats may be shortened, consolations may be cancelled, worst case tournament may be considered complete.
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BG12's in L7 and L8 tournaments
Beginning in 2014, all L7 and L8 tournaments for Boys and Girls 12&U will be played with the green dot ball.
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Match Formats:
M3.5 - Best two out of three sets, regular scoring. If split sets, play a supertiebreaker (first to 10 points, win by 2 points) in lieu of third set. B12 - Best two of three short sets. Players start each set at score of 2-2, play to 6 games like a "regular" set. No add scoring. If split sets, play a supertiebreaker (first to 10 points, win by 2 points) in lieu of third set. B14, G12, G14 - One SuperSet to 6 games with regular scoring. Play to 6 games like a "regular" set - tiebreak at 6-6. Co-Ed 10&Unders - Best two out of three short sets. A short set is the first to 4 games. If players split sets, they play a tiebreaker first to 7 points win by 2 points as the third set. No add scoring.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, May 20, 2014 11:59:00 PM Eastern 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: 300004214 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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