NEW SUNDAY'S MATCH SCHEDULE:
The new match schedule for Sunday is now posted.
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SATURDAY'S MATCHES CANCELLED:
As of 1:00 PM Saturday: The courts are wet and it continues to rain. All remaining matches scheduled for Saturday are cancelled. Please check the draws this evening for the new Sunday match schedule. If you were on the court when it started to rain you will be the first matches on Sunday.
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WEATHER DELAY:
as of 11:20 AM Saturday: It raining and all matches are delayed until 2:00 PM. If you were on the court, please report back at 2:00 PM. If your match was originally scheduled for 1:20 PM the new match time is 3:00 PM. If you match was originally scheduled for 2:00 PM your new match time is 4:00 PM.
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WEATHER UPDATE:
As of Saturday at 6:00 AM: Looks like the rain will come in later today and we will be able to start the tournament on schedule. Please report at your scheduled match time. Please call me if you have any questions at 626-825-6930. Lee
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WEATHER UPDATE:
Friday at 2:30 PM. Looks like rain most of the day tomorrow. Weather updates will be posted on the website or if you have a question call me at 626-825-6930.
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WELCOME:
Thank you for entering the Metroplex April Classic 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!
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT THE GARLAND TENNIS CENTER.
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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.
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FORMAT:
Ad/Sr/SS Scheduled Singles 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.
Doubles Format: Two-of-three sets with ad scoring and a 10
point match tie break in lieu of the 3rd set.
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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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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, April 15, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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