Weather Update: Sunday 11:00am
Due to the continued forecast of severe weather and rain, we are cancelling the tournament. Players will receive points for all completed matches. Thanks for every ones patience and we appreciate you entering the Dallas Classic.
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KTC = 972-878-8495 Kiest Tennis Center
2324 West Kiest Blvd. Dallas Texas 75224
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HTC = Huffhines Tennis Center
1601 Syracuse Richardson Texas 75081
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Match Scoring:
We will be playing 2 sets with a 10point tiebreak for the third set in all singles matches until the finals. Junior Doubles will be 8 game Pro Set.
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Match Sites and Locations:
Players should pay attention to the abbreviation next to the match time as this indicates the match location. Some draws will change locations from Saturday to Sunday.
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Junior Know the Rules
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Notes
POINTS: TX Section: Adult-100 Senior-200 Super
Sr-200.
National: Adult, Senior, Super Sr-Local: 1x.
_TEXAS JUNIOR POINTS: Super Champs- Tier 5 Standing points;
Champs-Level 2 Ranking points.
This tournament provides no qualifying points for ZAT players, only
ranking points (not qualifying points) for Champ players and
standing points for Super Champ players.
SEEDING: USTA Texas recommends the "All Factors Method" of seeding
for Ad/Sr/SS divisions and that Committees use the Texas 12 Month
Rolling Standings List for initial considerations. If other
information is to be considered (such as head-to-head wins), emails
must be sent to the Tournament Director immediately after entry
deadline.
REGISTRATION: Players must register at first match playing
site 30 minutes prior to start of match.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY: Play begins Friday 5 pm for Adults.
Juniors on Saturday 8:00am.
PHONE FOR INFORMATION: 214-535-7460.
EMAIL: steve@stevefranklintennis.com
SPECIAL NOTES: Events with fewer than 4 entries may be combined.
Please e-mail if you will NOT play a combined event. No refunds
after entry deadline or for weather-related cancellations. A first
match loser consolation will be provided for adult singles and
doubles, provided draw size, court availability and weather
permit.
Suggested hotel: Courtyard Marriott, 800-321-2211. Please call two
weeks in advance. Ask for the USTA tournament rate.
Doubles teams must enter together and pay full fees to be placed on
draw. No match times over the phone. Check the Internet for match
times, maps, hotel, and weather information.
Please Read This Entire Page!
Players Who Need to Withdraw! Please e-mail
sfrank2886@yahoo.com for any withdrawals. This will create a hard
copy for our file. Also indicate the reason for the
withdrawal.
Draws and match start times will be available! Draws will be posted
on Monday 5-4-15. All players should pay particular attention to
the abbreviation next to the match time as this indicates the match
location. Some locations may change from Sat to Sun. Players are
requested to download a copy of their draw as well as a map to each
site that they are scheduled to play. Maps are located under the
more info tab. Match Start times!! To improve consistency and help
ensure fairness to all players, Referees and Officials will be
strictly enforcing lateness rules this year. The Lateness Penalty
begins when the match is scheduled and called, and any court is
available. This means there will be no grace period on first match
times. Players should arrive 30 minutes early for every match and
once checked in be ready to play. If a player checks in and is not
ready when called, point penalties may apply as well. Point Penalty
System.
Match Locations! For Maps, please click on the site abbreviation
and more info! _FO = Fair Oaks Tennis Center 7501 Merriman Pkwy
Dallas, Tx 75231 Fair Oaks Tennis 214-670-1495 Players should
bring ice and water. No Phone number at this site. Main tournament
# 214-535-7460
Tournament Hotel "Courtyard by Marriott" 10325 North Central
Expressway Dallas 75231 Ask for the USTA Tournament Discount, call
1-800-321-2211 .
Tournament Day Player Phone Number CONTACT PHONE NUMBER Day of the
tournament. Please make sure the Site Director has your contact
(Mobile) phone number before you leave the site. Circumstances with
matches may arise in which the Site Director may need to contact
you.
FORMATS and SCHEDULE OF PLAY: All Adult singles (two sets),
ad scoring, with a 10 point tie-break in lieu of the third set
until the finals. Doubles divisions will play two sets, ad scoring,
with a Koman, 10 point tie break for the third set. All singles
divisions have a mandatory first match loser consolation. Junior
Singles (two sets), ad scoring, with a 10 point tie-break in lieu
of the third set until the finals. Check draws for times and
locations.
No Waitlist or Late Entries Per the Texas Section No players may be
added after the entrants have been verified.
AWARDS! First Second and consolation for all events except round
robin.
PLAYERS NOTE We appreciated everyone participating in the Dallas
Classic. Some sites may not have water on the court, so be
prepared.
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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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Player Selection TypeNo Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, April 27, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 809600915 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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