Weather Update Fair Oaks:Sun 8:30, Next update Sunday 9:00
We are delaying 8am matches until 11:00, we want players to check in at 10:30 as we may have some courts ready to go by that time.
So if you where on court last evening or have 8am then be there at 10:30.
Here is the amended schedule: 8am matches = 11:00 match time, 9:00, 9:30, 10 = 12 noon match time, 10:30, and 11 = 1:00 match time, 11:30, 12, 12:30 = 2pm match time, 1:00 and after = 3pm match time.
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Weather update for Richardson Sun 9am
We are delaying 8am matches until 11:00, we want players to check in at
10:30 as we may have some courts ready to go by that time.
Here is the amended schedule: 8am matches = 11:00 match time, 9:00,
9:30, 10, 10:30 = 12 noon match time, 11, 11:30 = 1:00 match time,
12, 12:30, 1:00 = 2pm match time, 1:30 and after = 3pm match time.
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Draws Posted:
It is recommended that players re-check their match time on Friday evening for any potential changes due to withdrawals. The tournament does our best to notify players via email about withdrawals. It is also a good idea to print a copy of your draw and a map to the location. Some draws will change location from Sat to Sun. Remember that the website times are the official times and any time given from the site that is different should be received in writing or witnessed written on the draw.
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Match Location:
Players should pay particular attention to the match abbreviation next to their match time as this indicates the match location. Some locations will change from Saturday to Sunday, so pay close attention. Penalties will apply for lateness. Click on more info on the sites for a map to your location.
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FO = 972-878-8495 Fair Oaks Tennis Center
7501 Merriman Parkway Dallas Texas 75231
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GT = 469-321-1100 Garland Tennis Center
1010 West Miller Rd Garland Texas 75041
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RH= 214-636-6360 Richardson High School
1250 West Belt Line Road Richardson, Texas 75080 Courts are located on the South side of the road across from the high school.
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Match Format
Ad/Sr/SS Scheduled Format: Two-of-three sets with ad scoring and a 10
point match tie break for the 3rd set thru the quarters. The
Semi and Finals will play a full 2 out of 3 sets. Back Draw matches
will play a 10 point breaker for the 3rd set. Weather conditions during
the tournament may change this scheduled format.
Junior Main
Draw Singles Format: is 2 out of 3 tie break sets with regular scoring. A 10
point match tie break for the 3rd set thru the quarters. Three minute rest break
between second and third sets and coaching is allowed. There will be a minimum
of 1 hour rest break. The
Semi and Finals will play a full 2 out of 3 sets. Ten
minute rest break between second and third sets and coaching is allowed.
There
will be a minimum of 2 hours rest break between the Semis and Finals.
Back Draw matches will play a 10 point breaker for the 3rd set. Weather
conditions during the tournament may change this scheduled format.
Junior
Consolation Singles Format: is 2 out of 3 tie break sets with regular
scoring. A 10 point match tie break for the 3rd set. Three minute break
between second and third sets and coaching is allowed. There will be a
minimum of 1 hour rest break.
Junior Doubles Format: is an 8 game Pro Sets with regular scoring and a tie break at 8 games all.
10 AND UNDER: is 2 out of 3, 4-game sets (first to win 4 games by a margin of 1 game) using
no-ad
scoring; 7-point tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set (first to win 7
points by a margin of 2).
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Warm up courts:
Players other than the 8am matches are recommended to use tennismaps.com to locate local tennis courts for warm up.
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Junior Know the Rules
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10 & Under Regulation - Junior Other Tournaments
All junior other sanctioned tournaments offer 10 & Under Orange Ball Division (orange ball, 60 foot court and 25 inch racquet) and 10 & Under Green Ball Division (green dot ball, 78 foot court and 27 inch racquet). Please register for the correct division based upon age, Challenger tournament credit / wins, etc. All tournament entries are verified by the section office. For the full 10 & Under regulation, please click here
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Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."
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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, March 11, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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