Southern Winter Level 1 Championships BG 14 (National L3)

--Saturday and Sunday, Panera Bread will serve Free Coffee and Bagels 7:15 am - 10:00 am while supplies last.
--Saturday 9:30-2:00, Free box lunches for Parents and Players provided by Jimmy Johns, PDQ Chicken, and Panera Bread.
--Times are posted in the "Future Match Info" Report above. Draws will be posted at the beginning of registration on Friday.
--Anyone needing to pay an entry fee, PLEASE CALL THE PRO SHOP AT 251-208-5185 TO PAY.
--Please email regarding Doubles, any entries, changes or withdrawals - TUESDAY IS THE LAST DAY.
--Make sure you have a Birth Certificate on File with the Southern Office.

This is a Southern Level 1 Tournament
This is a 4 Day Tournament - Saturday through Tuesday
Players are selected straight from the Southern Standings List of the age division in question.
Players from the lower division will not be considered based on lower division standings.
You may only enter one age division at one site. In other words, you cannot enter the 14s in Mobile and the 16s in Rome to see which you will get into. The Southern Office will catch duplicate entries and there will be penalties.

Mobile, Alabama is the home of the Reese's Senior Bowl. The Senior Bowl is the nation's most unique football game and football's premier senior showcase event. It annually features the country's best senior collegiate football players and top NFL draft prospects on teams representing the North and South that are coached by the entire coaching staffs of two National Football League teams.
While the Senior Bowl is played on 1/24/14, Players, Coaches, Scouts, and Media start arriving this weekend as practice starts Tuesday. For planning purposes, we wanted to let you know your hotels, as well as restaurants, will likely be busy starting Sunday. So look out for college players and NFL coaches; they may be on the plane with you, in the next booth at a restaurant, or at your hotel. If you want more information on Senior Bowl, click here for
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ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
11/17/14 Mon - Entries Open
01/04/15 Sun - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
01/06/15 Tue - By Noon Selection Lists posted to the Tournament Website - If your credit card had issues, you can call 251-208-5185 starting Tuesday to give payment
01/06/15 Tue – Noon Alternates List Posted and any Late Entries added (Only take late entries if no alternates)
01/07/15 Wed - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 8 hours to respond
01/09/15 Fri - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund with proper documentation, see policy and procedure below
01/13/15 Tue - Last Day to make doubles changes: add or change partner, enter or withdraw via Email - tennismobile@gmail.com
01/15/15 Thu - 5:00 pm First Match Times posted
01/16/15 Fri - 5:00 pm Draws Posted
01/16/15 Fri - 5:00-9:00 pm Mandatory Check-In at Mobile Tennis Center
01/17/15 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play begins at 8:00 am with all Boys & Girls 1st Rd Doubles, followed by 1st Rd of Singles, 2nd Rd of Singles, 1st Rd of Consolations.
01/17/15 Sat - 11:00 am-2:00 pm Lunch served for participants and their guests at Mobile Tennis Center
01/18/15 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am, 2nd Rd of Doubles, Rd of 32 & Rd of 16 Singles, 2nd & 3rd Rd of Consolation, Rd of 16 Doubles
01/19/15 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am, Doubles Quarterfinals, Quarterfinal and Semifinal Singles, Quarterfinal Consolation (1st Rd of 5th/6th Playoff), Rd of 32 & Rd of 16 Qualifier Consolation, Semifinal Doubles
01/20/15 Tue - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play continues at 8:00 am, Doubles Finals and 3rd/4th Playoff, Singles Finals & 3rd/4th Playoff, Quarterfinal Consolation Finals (5th/6th), Consolation Rd of 16 & Quarterfinals

Please make sure your fee has been paid before check-in.
There will be several Credit Card Failures and Late Entries that will have to pay the entry fee and we do not accept checks.

PLEASE CALL THE PRO SHOP AT 251-208-5185 TO PAY THE ENTRY FEE. Only the pro shop can process your entry fee. If the Pro Shop Phone is in use, you may get transferred to the City Desk. The City Desk cannot take your information - only the Pro Shop can.

WE WILL ACCEPT LATE ENTRIES ON A FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE BASIS, VIA EMAIL - tennismobile@gmail.com.
There are many open spots and we will accept late entries until seeds are prepared.
EMAIL IS THE ONLY WAY TO COMMUNICATE FOR LATE ENTRIES.

All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to this link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to howard@sta.usta.com. more info

INFORMATION REGARDING MATCH TIMES AND WEATHER WILL BE HERE IN THIS SPOT AND ON THE RAIN HOTLINE 1-888-759-1047

The Mobile Tennis Center uses conduct rules above and beyond those enforced by the USTA. Players participating in tournaments at the facilities identified are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off of the court. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of the players.
The list below indicates the Facility Behavior Rules:
* No use of the word "suck" or any form of the word spoken or spelled.
* No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. "Oh My God", "Jesus", "Jesus Christ", "Christ", "God") either spoken or spelled
* No use of "freaking", "frigging", or "fricking" or variations of such words either spoken or spelled
* No Smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises include parking lots, bathrooms, and anywhere within 30 feet of a tennis court.
Verbal rules apply to any language. We have officials on sight that are fluent in many languages Anyone found in violation of these rules may be subject to a Code Violation and receive suspension points

Fort the Boys:
* Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related
* No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline
* Shirts must be worn at all times
* Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones
* Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs
For the Girls:
* Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related
* Compression shorts must be fully covered with a skirt, shorts, or dress. Also known as "shorties" or "booty shorts" are not allowed to be worn without being covered
* Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones
* The bottom of your Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back; this means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Trust us when we tell you that your equipment (skirt or short) is not working properly during play when rolled
Thank you for your cooperation

In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow "The Code"
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Mandatory means just that. We are staying until 9:00 pm for your convenience. We feel strongly that you should be able to make it by that time. For those of you that "just cant make it by that time" need to do the following and please do not call:
1- Make sure your entry fee has been paid - check the Tournament Entry Fee Report when posted.
2 - Email or Fax in your Medical Release Waiver WITH your CELL phone numbers & HOTEL info completed to 251/208-5195.
3 - Show up 30 minutes before your match time. Please be patient with us when checking in, we will be focused on getting matches on and off the court. Checking in people at this time will be a detriment to the tournament.
4 - Those of you playing 8:00 am matches at the Mobile Tennis Center will need to be on your assigned court at 7:45. Make sure you allow yourself plenty of time.
On Saturday we will only have one person checking in players for the tournament (those that did not come the night before). Obviously this is not enough to check in everyone 30 minutes before their match times. If you are not on your court by your assigned match time, you will be penalized. Because you did not check-in the night before, is no excuse for being late for your match. We cannot predict if there will be 5 people or 50 people waiting to check in when you do. You cannot play your match until you have checked in for the tournament. If there is a line that causes you to be late for your match, unfortunately that will be your problem that could have been avoided. Therefore, we urge all of you to check-in on Friday this includes Locals, Commuters and Travelers. Thank you for your cooperation.

USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you, email to tennismobile@gmail.com, or fax to us (251-208-5195) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release: more info

We will use one site for matches and will have at least 8 courts available for warmup at this site:

MTC - Mobile Tennis Center
851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608

Once Online Registration has closed, you can still email to register, withdraw or make changes to doubles. The players listed without a partner name, have not indicated one to me. If you see someone for whom you would like contact info, you can request that info via email from me.
The sooner you provide us with accurate doubles information, the sooner we can prepare and post the Doubles Times. Thank you for your cooperation.
DOUBLES PLAY WILL BEGIN SATURDAY, 1/17 AT 8:00 am.

Due to Alternate notification, Doubles, Time Changes, and Draw Changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not lose out, please help us and yourselves by offering this contact information. If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to tennismobile@gmail.com at anytime.

Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must fax or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennismobile@gmail.com and the fax is (251) 208-5195. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are No refunds after 1/09/15. Refunds will only be given with proper documentation and valid excuse and may take 6 weeks to process. See procedures below for receiving a refund.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.

If you withdraw before registration closes, your credit card will not be charged.
If you withdraw after registration closes, you may be eligible for refund. A player shall not withdraw from a tournament after entries close except for illness, injury, or personal emergency. A withdrawing player shall immediately notify the Tournament by fax or email that the player will not be playing.
If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
If the player is not playing because of a personal emergency, the player shall provide a written explanation of the situation to the Referee no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. The Referee shall determine whether the situation is a personal emergency. FYI - a personal emergency does not include "my parents can't get off work" or "I have too much homework" or "I can't miss school".
In order to receive a refund, you must notify the tournament immediately of your withdrawal, no later than Thursday 1/09/15. Then, YOU MUST MAIL IN A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE with your written medical excuse or emergency explanation. You must also include the exact "Payee" name the check is payable to. This must be received by the last day of the tournament which is 1/20/15.
You will receive suspension points if you do not have a documented medical excuse or a written explanation of a personal emergency.
Our best advice to you, is make sure you assess your means of travel and schedules before registration closes. Thank you for your cooperation.

The Format of Play for Singles is a 128 Draw, Full Feed-In Consolation through the Round of 16, with Quarterfinal Playoffs and a 3rd/4th Playoff in the Main Draw. Last round of consolation will be Quarterfinals.
The Scoring for Main Draw Singles is Best 2 of 3 Full Sets and Consolation is best of 3 Sets with tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
The Format of Play for Doubles is a 64 Draw, Single Elimination with a 3rd/4th Playoff
The Scoring for Doubles is an 8-game Pro-Set.

IT BEARS REPEATING - ALL PLAYERS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF DOUBLES WILL PLAY AGAIN, EITHER FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OR THE 3rd/4th POSITION!

Pro Warmups:
Once selections are made and If you are in need of a Tennis Pro to warm up you child, you can call and arrange a time with them directly:
Andy Pinkus 251-533-5839
Michael O'Brien: 251-591-0194
Upon arrival for you warmup, you pay for your time with the pro at the city desk, cash or credit card. Obtain a receipt and show it to the pro prior to your lesson. $45 for an hour and $25 for a half-hour.

Practice Courts:
Friday - Mobile Tennis Center, Courts 35-60 are available all day. All 60 courts will be available 5:00 - 9:00 pm. First come/First Serve

Saturday - All 60 Courts at Mobile Tennis Center open at 6:30 am until 7:45 am. 8 Courts available all day (Courts 27-34). Lyons Park will open at 7:00 am with 5 courts to practice until 2:00 pm.

Sunday, Monday, and Tuesday - All 60 Courts at Mobile Tennis Center open at 6:30 am until 7:45 am. at least 12 Courts available all day for practice.

LP - Lyons Park Tennis Center
180 Lyons Park Ave., Mobile, AL 36604
Phone: 251- 694-1830 - NOT A TOURNAMENT NUMBER, ONLY USE IN CASE YOU ARE LOST.

USTA Southern Level 1, 2 and 3 Tournaments
SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA: Seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
Definition of Most Recently Published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists:
• Southern Closed Championships (June) Published List on Monday prior to tournament start
• Southern Championships (other than June) Published List at least 8 days prior to tournament start
• Southern Designated Published List at least 8 days prior to tournament start
• Southern Level 3 Published List used for Selections tournament start

In addition to the list, other criteria to consider:
• Players who have a standing in the next younger age division may be seeded in any group of seeds if they are in the top 10 of the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of any younger age division.
• Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 1000 ATP or WTA rankings should be considered for seeding.

DOUBLES SEEDING CRITERIA
• Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded in the order of the total number of Ranking points held by each team
• Players with current top 50 USTA National standing, top 100 ITF ranking, top 1000 ATP or WTA rankings may be considered for seeding
The Southern Seeding Calculator is posted, click her for

MATCH CHECK IN RULE: Regulation IV.A.2 states "The referee may penalize a player who is on site for lateness if a court is available and the player has failed to check in at the tournament desk by the scheduled match time". THIS MEANS, IF THERE IS 1 OPEN COURT AT 10:00 AND THERE ARE 3 MATCHES TO PUT ON, THE REFEREE WILL START THE CLOCK FOR LATENESS FOR ANYONE WHO HAS NOT CHECKED IN FOR 10:00 - EVEN THOUGH THERE ARE NOT ENOUGH COURTS FOR ALL 3 MATCHES.
1 - The first matches of each day will report directly to the court at 7:45, and balls will be on the court. Court assignments will be posted on the big board across from the tournament desk. Matches should begin promptly at 8:00. We call this a "Shotgun Start"
2 - In most cases for all matches after 8:00 am, please get in a single-file line at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Do not wait until 9:59 to check in for 10:00. You must go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. and be ready to go on court before you check in. When using block scheduling, we may use the shotgun start for matches after 8:00 am
3 - Once you have checked in, you must stay where instructed until we tell you the court assignment.
4 - We will be watching the clock for lateness. Please do not ask if your opponent has checked in - you have other things to think about. The staff and the Referee will take care of lateness issues you need only worry about your own timeliness.

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We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off most sale merchandise.

There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $15. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.

One trainer will be on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, Epi Pens, etc. If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show"

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Click below for the Mobile Regional Airport Website. Gulfport, MS and Pensacola, FL have airports within an hour from Mobile. New Orleans is about 3 hours from Mobile. more info

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Ask for Special Tennis Tournament Rate. Please try to stay at a Tournament Hotel. The following hotels support the tournaments which enable us to provide more for the participants.

1000 South Beltline Highway
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 344-5200
Rate: Double and King $99.00
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950-A West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 316-0029
Rate: Double and King $ 89.00
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1028 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
(251) 343-4007
Rate: Double and King $99.00
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1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
251-345-9588
Rate: $89
Newly Renovated Property. Fully equipped kitchens. Complimentary hot breakfast. Weekly housekeeping, refreshed daily if needed. Pet friendly property (pet fee required with each stay). Two bedroom suites available. Onsite laundry. 24 hour on property fitness. Guests can also take room key to Omni Fitness. Complimentary high speed internet. Complimentary parking. Dozens of restaurants, shopping, movie theater within 2 miles of hotels. Click Link to Book Mobile Tennis Rate:
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525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251-776-5866 Phone
251-776-5887 Fax Rate
$99 per night - All Room Types (no cut-off date)
Shuttle to Mobile Tennis Center, Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, WiFi, On-site and Off-site Fitness Center

828 West I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
Reservations: (877) 573-7206
Sales Office: (251) 544-6000
Rate: $99 including Full Cook to Order Breakfast for two guests ($5 each additional guest)
Ask for the “Mobile Tennis Center Rate”/No cut-off date/Last room availability
Only 3 miles from Mobile Tennis Center, Full Service Restaurant, Lounge and Room Service, 24 hour Pantry, Microwave and Refrigerator in every room, Complimentary Wi-Fi, Precor Certified Fitness Center, Outdoor Pool and Spa.
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80 Springdale Blvd
Mobile, AL 36606
Front Desk: 251-473-2380
Rate: $89
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THE NEWLY REIMAGINED MOBILE MARRIOTT
3101 AIRPORT BOULEVARD
MOBILE, AL 36606
Phone: 251-476-6400
Reservations: 1-800-380-7971
Ask for the tennis tournament group rate starting at $99
This rate is eligible for Marriott Rewards Points!
Room Block and Discounted Rate are Released 1 Week prior to tournament Experience the renovated Mobile Marriott! Located 3 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center and offering unobstructed views of either downtown Mobile or the sun setting over Spring Hill, we hope you will enjoy our many features and amenities. Your rate will include complimentary breakfast buffet each morning. Complimentary WiFi and Ethernet access in each room. Complimentary on-site parking.Full access to our 2,400 square foot health club open 24 hours per day, featuring all new Life Fitness equipment. While on property, enjoy award winning Sage Restaurant, mix and mingle in the Marriott Great Room and lounge, all day Room Service, our outdoor swimming pool with sundeck, Business Center, and Gift Shop. Ideally situated in the retail and dining epicenter of Mobile. Ranked in the top 10% nationwide for Marriott Customer Service. Relax. Refresh. Revive. Rejuvenate...At the newly Reinvented Mobile Marriott.
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I-65 Service Road @ Airport Blvd.
3630 Springhill Memorial Dr South
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Hotel Front Desk: 251-344-7446
Hotel Fax: 251-344-7448
Rate: $99 Breakfast included
Full service restaurant/bar and room service, microwaves, refrigerators, complimentary WIFI, fitness center and indoor pool
Located 3 miles from Mobile Tennis Center, Complimentary shuttle to the Mobile Tennis Center and Mobile Airport
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150 West I-65 Service Road
Mobile, AL 36608
(251)343-4949 Phone
(251)342-4752 Fax
Rate: King Suite or Double Suite $69 Plus Tax
The Quality Inn & Suites offers a great location, 3 mi from Mobile Tennis Center, with close access to Walmart & restaurants. All-Suite hotel offering free full, hot breakfast buffet with indoor pool/hot tub/fitness center & microwave/refrigerator in each room. For Online Reservations at the Mobile Tennis Center’s Special please click on the following link OR Call hotel @ 251-343-4949 & ask for the Mobile Tennis Center’s special rate.
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Springhill Avenue & I-65
516 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Rate: $79
Phone: 251-441-1979
Fax: 251-441-1978
Closest to Mobile Tennis Center