Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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Congratulations to all our winners!
Congratulations to all our winners this weekend! Our Singles Champion was Clervie Nqounoue and the runner up was Natalie Eordekian. Our Doubles Champions were Dana Livson and Kaitlyn Carnicella. The overall Sportsmanship winner was Tiffany Yeung. Our daily winner on Saturday was Peyton Capuano and Sundays daily winner was Lakshya Motam. Thanks to all the parents who helped us all weekend long! Hope to see you all again next year and good luck to all the players over the summer.
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Monday Matches moved indoors!!!!
All matches will be played at the Garden State Tennis Club located at 1 Villa Drive, Edison NJ Times are correct on draws. There are some warm up courts that can be booked directly through the club at 8:00 am. Tele :908-226-9300.
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Rain Delay update #2
We are drying the courts and it looks like the sun is trying to come out. Matches will resume at 1:00 pm Please check in again at 12:45.
Laura D
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All matches are in a rain Delay
We are in a rain delay until 12:30 (unless another update). Please check back in at 12:20 for all matches. Thanks
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MEDICAL RELEASE
EVERY PLAYER IN A USTA JUNIOR NATIONAL TOURNAMENT MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED FORM PRIOR TO BEGINNING PLAY. ALL MUST HAVE THE FORM SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN. COACHES, TRAVELING WITH PLAYERS, DO NOT COUNT. UPON SELECTION INTO THE EVENT, A USTA MEDICAL RELEASE FORM IS ATTACHED.
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PRACTICE COURTS:
The tournament will provide practice courts from 3:00 - 7:00 pm on Friday night. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday practice courts will be available from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. Only Players participating in the tournament will be allowed to use the practice courts. Coaches or Parents are not permitted to hit with the players. There is no charge for the practice courts. There are additional tennis courts nearby, at public courts, Cedar Brook Park Tennis Courts., Pemberton Ave, Plainfield, NJ 07060.
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SATURDAY MATCHES:
This is an outdoor tournament. Please bring water, sunscreen, bug spray, towels , hats, and anything that you will need to play outside. We will have Gatorade, water and snacks available for purchase on site. Matches will start with doubles at 9:30 am. The draws will be posted later in the week. Lunch will be provided on Saturday for the Players.
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MATCH FORMAT
• Singles Matches: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd Set. • Doubles Matches: 6-Game Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 6 games all; No-ad scoring..
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CHECK IN:
Check in for the tournament will be held on Friday, May 19th between 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the Donald Van Blake Tennis Center, Plainfield, N.J. Please bring your USTA release form with you to check in if you are not travelling with a parent. A parent must sign the form, not a coach or friend. You will not be able to participate in the tournament if we do not have your form. The tournament will provide practice courts from 3:00 - 6:00 pm on Friday night. Saturday, Sunday, and Monday practice courts will be available from 8:30 am - 9:30 am. Only Players participating in the tournament will be allowed to use the practice courts, no Coaches or Parents. There is no charge for practice courts. If you cannot check in on Friday night, you must email us at Jphillips204@verizon.net or ldwojewski@aol.com on or before Friday, May 19th. You may check in on Saturday, May 20th, 1 Hour before the matches start. No exceptions!!!
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NO PETS PERMITTED
The Donald Van Blake Tennis Center does not allow pets. Please do not bring your pet on a leash, in a carrier, or holding the pet. Thank you for your cooperation!
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IN CASE OF RAIN
IN THE EVENT OF RAIN THE TOURNAMENT WILL PLAY INDOORS. PLAYERS WILL PAY $10.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH FOR SINGLES AND $5.00 PER PLAYER, PER MATCH FOR DOUBLES.
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PARKING
All parking is on the street.
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ON SITE ALTERNATES
THE ORDER OF THE ALTERNATES IS BASED ON THE ORIGINAL ALTERNATE LIST PUBLISHED BY THE TOURNAMENT, AT TIME OF SELECTION, NOT THE MOST RECENT NATIONAL STANDINGS LIST, AND NOT IN THE ORDER IN WHICH THE PLAYERS CHECKED IN. THE CHECK IN MUST OCCUR A MINIMUM OF 1 HOUR PRIOR TO FIRST MATCH SCHEDULED START TIME
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HITTING PARTNER
If you would like to have a hitting partner please contact Gentree Van Blake at 347-463-4501 or Paul Prah at 908-757-4462. The rates are $40.00 per half hour and $80.00 per hour.
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USTA PLAYER OATH
I RECOGNIZE THAT TENNIS IS A SPORT THAT PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAIR PLAY ON ME. I PROMISE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME, WHICH REQUIRE TO GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TO MY OPPONENT. AT ALL TIMES I SHALL STRIVE TO COMPETE WITH THE TRUE SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP, RECOGNIZING THAT MY BEHAVIOR ON THE COURT IS A DIRECT REFLECTION OF MY CHARACTER. WHETHER THIS MATCH ENDS WITH MY VICTORY OR DEFEAT, I PROMISE TO CONDUCT MYSELF IN A WAY THAT HONORS MY OPPONENT, THOSE WHO SUPPORT ME, AND THE GAME OF TENNIS.
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BALLS
Wilson Xtra Duty US Open balls will be used
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STRINGING
Stringing will be available on site.
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HOST HOTELS
Host Hotels: We have room blocks at the below 2 locations that will expire on 5/08/17
Hilton Garden Inn, Edison Tel: (732) 225-0900 Located at: 50 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison NJ 08837 Room Rates $129.00 per night. Onsite breakfast and dinner, microwave/fridge/coffee makers in every room, fitness center, newly renovated. Aprox 6 miles from site.
Courtyard Marriott Edison/Woodbridge: Tel: 732-738-1991 Located at: 3105 Woodbridge Ave, Edison NJ 08837 Room Rates: $124.00 per night Onsite breakfast and dinner, (20% off Breakfast in the Bistro) indoor pool, fitness room, running trail, coffeemakers in room. Hotel was renovated in Feb 2017. Approx 6 miles from site USTA National Championship Start date: 5/17/17End date: 5/21/17Last day to book: 5/7/17Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: * Courtyard Edison Woodbridge for 124 USD per nightBook your group rate for USTA National Championship
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New Location for this year!!!
New Location for this year! We will be running this event along side the Girls 14's Level 2 at the Donald Van Blake Tennis Center outdoors in Plainfield, NJ. More info to come soon!
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Airport and Hotel information:
Newark International Airport is 15 miles from the tournament site. NYC (JFK and Lagurdia airports are 30 and 35 miles away, but will take you much longer drive times as you will have to travel through or around NYC).
Host Hotels: We have room blocks at the below 2 locations that will expire on 5/08/17
Hilton Garden Inn, Edison Tel: (732) 225-0900 Located at: 50 Raritan Center Parkway, Edison NJ 08837 Room Rates $129.00 per night. Onsite breakfast and dinner, microwave/fridge/coffee makers in every room, fitness center, newly renovated. Aprox 6 miles from site.
Courtyard Marriott Edison/Woodbridge: Tel: 732-738-1991 Located at: 3105 Woodbridge Ave, Edison NJ 08837 Room Rates: $124.00 per night Onsite breakfast and dinner, (20% off Breakfast in the Bistro) indoor pool, fitness room, running trail, coffeemakers in room. Hotel was renovated in Feb 2017. Approx 6 miles from site
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Doubles Partner Information is Due by May 8th!!!
Please email your doubles partner information to me at: Jphillips204@verizon.net by May 8th at 5:00 pm. If you need contact info for any of the participants, email me as well and I will help you. If you do not have any luck finding a partner and want to play doubles (and have been accepted into the Main draw) also let me know and I will help you find a partner. IF YOU DO NOT WANT TO PLAY DOUBLES in this event, please shoot me a quick email letting me know this so I can let an alternate play the doubles portion of the event and I will not bug you for partner info. Feel free to email me with any other questions or you can call my cell 732-859-2360.
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Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, April 27, 2017 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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