NEW MATCH SCHEDULE FOR SUNDAY:
As of 8:10 AM on Sunday: At Garland Tennis Center: Please use the new match scheduled that was posted on Sunday (not the schedule that was posted on Tuesday) today to get your new match times. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 8:00 AM your new match time is 10:00 AM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 9:15, 9:30 or 9:45 your new match tome is 11:00 AM. If you match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 11:00 AM you new match time is 12:00 PM. Of your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 12:15, 12:30 or 12:45 your new match time is 1:00 PM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 2:00or 3:15 your new match time is 2:00 PM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 3:30, 3:45 of 5:00 your new match time is 3:00 PM.
At Fair Oaks Tennis Center: Please use the new match scheduled that was posted on Sunday (not the schedule that was posted on Tuesday) to get your new match times. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 8:00 AM your new match time
is 10:00 AM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 9:15, 9:30 or
9:45 your new match tome is 11:00 AM. If you match was originally
scheduled on Sunday for 11:00 AM you new match time is 12:00 PM. Of your match was
originally scheduled on Sunday for 12:15, 12:30 or 12:45 your new match time is
1:00 PM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 2:00 your new match time is 2:00 PM. If your match was originally scheduled on Sunday for 3:15, 3:30 of 5:00 your new match times is 3:00 PM.
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NEW SUNDAY MATCH FORMAT:
Saturday Singles Matches Not Completed: All Saturday singles matches will use Saturday's format.
Sunday Format:
All singles matches will be short sets starting at 0-0. First to 4
game sets, no-ad scoring, 7 pt. tiebreaker at 4-4, 10 pt. match
tiebreaker in lieu of the third set. In the event of split sets players
will receive a 3 minute break before the 10 pt. match tiebreaker. No
new balls for the match tiebreaker. 30 minute minimum rest period
between matches.
Doubles: All doubles matches will be one 8 game pro set,
no-ad scoring and a 7 point match tiebreaker at 8 all. 30 minute rest period
between matches.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 8:00 AM Sunday: The courts are wet and slow drying conditions. All matches originally scheduled for 8:00 AM will start at 10:00 AM. The new match schedule for all other matches will be posted at 8:30 AM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of Sunday at 6:30 AM. The courts are wet and all matches are delayed 1 hour from the scheduled match time. Next report will be at 8:00 AM.
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SUNDAY'S MATCH SCHEDULE:
As of 10:30 PM on Saturday: Please check the draws for your new match schedule time. Looks like we might have an issue with wet courts in the morning and the next update will be at 6:30 AM Sunday.
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SATURDAY MATCHES CANCELED:
As of 3:30 PM Saturday: All Saturday matches have been canceled please check the web site later tonight for your new match times. If you were on the court when the rains came, you will be first up tomorrow.
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MATCH SCHEDULE:
ALL MATCHES WILL START ON SATURDAY DECEMBER 16, 2017.
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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. 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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GARLAND TENNIS CENTER:
GTC: Garland Tennis Center is located at 1010 W. Miller Road, Garland, 75041 and the phone number is 972-205-2778.
more info
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FAIR OAKS TENNIS CENTER:
FO: Fair Oaks Tennis Center is located at 7501 Merriman Parkway, Dallas, 75231
and the phone number is 214-670-1495.
more info
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RICHARDSON HIGH SCHOOL:
RHS: Richardson High School is located at 1245 West Belt Line Road, Richardson,
75080.
more info
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TWITTER:
Follow us on Twitter @metroplextennis for all weather updates and important information during the tournament.
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Youth Tennis Texas Website: For more information on Challenger, CMZ, or SCMZ schedules, and "Junior Know The Rules," please visit www.youthtennistexas.com
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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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USTA Texas "No Late Entries" Policy for Juniors Due to a new USTA Texas internal procedure, junior division players will NOT be able to register for a tournament after the online published deadline. We are aware that currently parents reach out via email or phone to the USTA Texas staff and/or tournament director requesting to be manually added to the tournament after online registration has closed. If a player misses the registration deadline, then he/she will not be permitted to participate in that tournament
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Registration Confirmation: As a parent or player it is your responsibility to assure registration in the event. Regardless if you register on the website or mobile app after completing the registration you should visit the USTA web driven site and confirm your registration by finding the player in the applicants list. If you select to skip this process please be aware that should any malfunctions of the system occur, players will not be granted late entrance in the event due to a system error.
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Rain delay: If you were on the court and it rained you will be playing at 8:00AM, check again at 7:00PM today in order to see the updated draws.
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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, December 10, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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