THE TOURANMENT IS CANCELLED:
We have done the best we could but you can't fight Mother Nature. All players will receive Major Zone points for all matches that were completed. Thanks again for your patience, it was a pleasure to see everyone again. TRAVEL SAFELY!
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 1:30 PM on Sunday: The mist has continued and the courts are very wet. The 9:00 AM matches are now scheduled for 3:00 PM. The tournament committee has decided that if play can not be started by 3:00 pm the tournament will be cancelled. Next update 2:30 PM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 12:40 PM on Sunday: The mist has returned and washed out all the work that was done on the courts. We would like to get all the matches played and we ill have another delay. The matches scheduled for 9:00 AM will not start at 2:00 PM, that is a 5 hour delay for the original start time. Next update at 1:15 PM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 12:00 noon on Sunday: The courts are drying slowly. All matches are delayed 4 1/2 hours from the scheduled time. The matches scheduled at 9:00 AM will start at 1:30 PM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 11:00 AM Sunday: Courts are still very wet and we have a cloud cover and no wind. All matches are delayed for 4 hours from the scheduled time. The 9:00 AM matches are now scheduled for 1:00 PM. Thanks for your patience. Next update at 12:00 noon.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 10:00 AM Sunday: The courts are very wet and the all matches are delayed 3 hours for the scheduled time. The 9:00 AM matches are now scheduled for 12:00 noon. Next update at 11:00 AM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 7:30 on Sunday: The courts are wet, heavy cloud cover and light rain is falling, All matches are delayed 2 hours from the listed match time. Next update at 10:00 AM.
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REMAINDER OF SATURDAY MATCHES CANCELLED:
as of 5:30 Saturday: The rain is back and all remaining matches are cancelled. Please check the new draw times for tomorrow.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 1:45 PM on Saturday: It has started to mist again and the courts are wet. All matches that are scheduled for 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM, 5:00 PM and 6:00 PM are delayed 1 hour.
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NEW MATCH SCHEDULE FOR SATURDAY:
As of 12:00 noon Saturday: The courts are staring to dry. Please read carefully as we will be playing "short sets". If your match was scheduled for 9:00 AM your new match time is 2:00PM. If your match was scheduled for 9:40AM, 10:00AM, 10:20AM, 10:40AM or 11:00AM your new match schedule is 3:00PM. If your match was scheduled for 11:20AM, 11:40AM, 12:00PM, 12:20PM or 12:40 PM your new match time is 4:00PM. If your match was scheduled for 1:00PM, 1:20PM, 1:40 PM, 2:00PM, 2:20PM or 2:40PM your new match time is 5:00PM. If your match was scheduled for 3:00 PM, 4:00PM or 5:00PM your new match time is 6:00PM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 11:00 AM Saturday: The courts are not drying and still misting slightly. All matches are delayed 4 hours from the rescheduled match time. The 9:00 AM matches will start at 1:00 PM. Next update at 12:00 noon. Thanks for your patience.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 10:00 AM Saturday: The courts are extremely wet and still misting rain. All matches are delayed 3 hours from the rescheduled time. The 9:00 AM will now start at 12:00 PM noon, etc. Next update at 11:00 AM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 8:00 AM Saturday: All matches are delayed 2 hours from the new revised starting time. Looks like we will get a break in the weather and the next update will be at 10:00 AM
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WEATHER UPDATE:
as of 6:30 AM Saturday: Still raining but looks like we will get to play today, next update at 8:00 AM.
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NEW SATURDAY DRAWS ARE POSTED:
As of 6:00 PM Friday: The new Saturday schedule has been posted. Please check the draws for new match times. Thanks again for your patience it is greatly appreciated.
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REMAINDER OF FRIDAY MATCHES CANCELLED:
The remaining matches on Friday are canceled. All matches that were on the court will be the first matches tomorrow. Please check the website tonight for a new schedule. Thanks for your patience.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 2:00 PM on Friday: The courts are under water and the rain continues to sprinkle and all matches are delayed. If your match was originally scheduled for 2:00 PM the new match times is 3:30 PM if your match was originally scheduled 4:00 PM your new match times is 5:00 PM. Next update at 3:00 PM.
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WEATHER DELAY:
As of 1:20 PM on Friday: Raining at Arlington Tennis Center and all matches are delayed 1 hour for the original scheduled match time. Next update at 2:00 PM.
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WEATHER UPDATE:
As of 8:45 AM Friday: The courts are dry and playable at Arlington Tennis Center. Please report at your scheduled match time and check the website for other updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE:
As of Thursday 10:00 PM. Looks like rain tomorrow and the next weather update will be at 9:00 AM Friday. Please check the website and you can always reach me at 626-825-6930.
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SMALL ENTRIES ARE COMBINED:
Events that have 2 entries or less will be combined in order to make a draw. Players will receive USTA major zone ranking points in the division that the player originally entered. Example if 1 player that signed for the Men's 50 singles, 1 player that signed up in the Men's 55 singles and 1 player that signed up in the Men's 65 singles. They would be put in one draw and each player would get 400 USTA points regardless of the match outcome.
PLEASE CHECK THE DRAWS FOR COMBINED MATCH TIMES.
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WELCOME:
Thank you for entering the Metroplex Senior and Super Senior Major Zone tournament, we are delighted host this event and it is our goal to make this a fun and exciting experience. Any questions or concerns please e-mail Metroplextennis@aol.com or call Lee Thornburg at 626-825-6930. We look forward to seeing you on the courts!
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ABOUT THE TOURNAMENT:
This tournament is a MAJOR ZONE for Senior and Super Senior players and "out of Section players" may play in this event.
POINTS: TX Section: Senior-400 Super Sr-400. * National: Sectional Championships: 2x. * In all divisions, First Match Losers Consolation [FMLC] draws will be held.
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ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER:
Arlington Tennis Center will be the tournament headquarters and is located at 500 West Mayfield Road, Arlington, Texas 76014 and phone number 817-459-6163.
more info
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MATCH FORMAT:
Singles, Doubles and Mixed Doubles are best of three tie-break sets, ad scoring. Weather conditions during the tournament may change this scheduled format.
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SEEDING:
The USTA Texas Adult and Senior Tennis Council has an appointed sub-committee to make the seeding for all Senior and Super Senior Major Zones.
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Special Match Time Request:
Please e-mail to Metroplextennis@aol.com or call to 626-825-6930 regarding any special match time request. We understand that some player will not be able to get off work on Thursday and Friday.
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ELIGIBILITY:
Out of section players are eligible as long as they meet other requirements. Players who reach the minimum age of specific age division anytime during the calendar year may compete. Players 'age up' on January 1, regardless of their birthday month.
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EVENTS:
Players may enter two events (one Singles and either Doubles or Mixed Doubles, or Doubles, Mixed Doubles or Special Event [e.g., F/S, M/D). Players will not be allowed to play in two different age divisions in Singles, Doubles, Mixed Doubles or Special Event.
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DOUBLES:
Players MUST SPECIFY a partner when registering for Doubles and Mixed Doubles. Once the deadline passes, players whose partners did not register (or who are not eligible) may be removed from the tournament. Before the deadline and before registering for Doubles or Mixed Doubles, confirm your partner is playing, that he/she is eligible, and that he/she is playing with you, not someone else. Just because you list someone as your partner and you enter his/her USTA number, that does not mean they have registered and listed you as their partner.
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CROWNE PLAZA SUITES:
Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is the official sponsor hotel for the Senior and Super Senior Major Zone in 2016. Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is a
full-service hotel near the entertainment district in Arlington and is located
just eight miles from ATC. Crowne Plaza Arlington features free Wi-Fi, shuttle,
full-service restaurant and bar, room service, a business center, concierge
service, a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Reserve your room by calling
817-394-5000 and be sure to use code Arlington Tennis Center to receive
the special rate.
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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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Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.
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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, September 9, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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