WEATHER DELAY:
Saturday 6:00 AM: The courts are wet and we are under a delay. All matches that were originally
scheduled for 8:00 AM are now scheduled for 10:00 AM. All matches that were
originally scheduled for 9:00, 9:15 and 9:45 AM are now scheduled for 11:00
AM. All matches that were originally scheduled for 11:00 AM are now scheduled
for 12:00 PM. All other matches report at the originally scheduled time.
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TOURNAMENT SITES:
FO: Fair Oaks Tennis Center is located at 7501 Merriman Parkway, Dallas, 75231 and the phone number is 214-670-1495. GTC: Garland Tennis Center is located at 1010 W. Miller Road, Garland, 75041 and the phone number is 972-205-2778. RHS: Richardson High School is located at 1245 West Belt Line Road, Richardson, 75080.
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WEATHER WATCH:
FRIDAY 2:30 PM: Please check the web page on a regular basis, if Fair Oaks Tennis courts
are unplayable tomorrow morning the matches will be played at Kiest Tennis
Center located at 2314 West Kiest Blvd, Dallas 75224.
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MCM Elegante Hotel and Suites Dallas:
Please click on the "more info tab" and enter the promotion code METRO in the box titled “Promo/Corporate Code" or call
214-351-4477 and ask for a Metroplex Tennis Association rate using code METROPLE. Standard room rate is $79.00.
more info
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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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TWITTER:
Follow us on Twitter @metroplextennis for all weather updates and important information during the tournament.
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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 Sunday, April 19, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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