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Reffkin Tennis Center welcomes the
2017 USTA National Selection Tournament Boys' & Girls' 14s to
Tucson, Arizona!
USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT
MARCH 25-27, 2017
Table of Contents
1. Dates
2. Location of Tournament
3. Court Surface
4. Events Offered
5. Draw Sizes
6. National Ranking Level
7. Eligibility Requirements
8. Sanctioning Body
9. Singles Draw Format
10. Doubles Draw Format
11. Consolation
12. Singles Match Format
13. Doubles Match Format
14. Entry Deadline
15. Tournament ID Number
16. Entry Fee
17. Instructions on Obtaining Assistance with Tennislink
Troubleshooting
18. Number of Events a Player May Enter
19. Entering Multiple Divisions and Multiple Tournaments
20. Wild Card Information
21. Contact Information for Tournament Director
22. Name of Referee
23. Tournament Selection Procedures & Alternates
24. Entry Refunds
25. Seeding Method
26. Draw Information
27. Doubles Information
28. Registration Day/Check-In Procedures
29. Tournament Schedule
30. Delayed Weather Policy
31. USTA Southwest Section
Dress Code, USTA Southwest Overrule Policy, Reffkin Tennis Center
Video Policy, Smart Watches
32. Tournament Ball
33. Maps and Directions
34. Hotel and Airline Info
35. Practice Court Information
36. Player Events and Amenities
37. Racquet Stringing Information
38. Hitting Pros
39. Tournament Committee
40.
USTA SOUTHWEST ENFORCEMENT OF THE SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM
41.Tournament Text Alerts
42.Tournament Awards Given Out
43.Alternates List
44.Various Deadlines
1. Dates
Saturday, March 25th - Monday, March
27th
Schedule for Monday March 27th (if no rain) for your planning
purposes:
Doubles Finals -- 8:30am
Doubles 3rd/4th playoff -- 8:30am
Singles Consolation Semis -- 10:30am
Singles Finals -- 12:30pm
Singles 3rd/4th Playoff -- 10:30am
Singles Consolation Finals -- 1pm
2. Location of Tournament
Reffkin Tennis Center - 50 S. Alvernon Way
1 Tournament Site = 20 courts for the tournament & 3 courts for
warm-up
Reffkin Tennis Center
50 South Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
Phone # (for Calls): (520) 791-4896Phone # (for Texts only): (520)
302-4092
Tourney Cell: (520) 330-0916
Fax #: (707) 772-4896
Email: ReffkinTennis@gmail.com
Tournament ID#: 750001517
Tournament Tennislink Website --> CLICK HERE
3. Court Surface
Hard Court
4.Events Offered
BG14s Singles, BG14s Doubles
5. Draw Sizes
32 Player Singles Draw
16 Team Doubles Draw
6. National Ranking Level
National Level 3
7. Eligibility Requirements
https://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Eligibility/
8. Sanctioning Body
United States Tennis Association
9. Singles Draw Format
Singles - 32 Draw -Feed-In Championship Though Round of 16 (FIC).
The quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate draw to playoff
for 5th and 6th place.
10. Doubles Draw Format
Single Elimination with 3rd/4th Playoff
11. Consolation
Feed-In-Consolation thru Round of 16 - Singles
Top 8 Playoff Consolation - Singles
No Doubles Consolation.
12. Singles Match Format
Singles Main Draw Matches -- Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
Singles Consolation Matches -- - Best of 3 Tiebreak sets with a
10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd Set
13. Doubles Match Format
8-Game Pro-set with a 7-point TB at 8 Games all.
14. Entry Deadline
March 2nd, 2017 @ 11:59AM Eastern
15. Tournament ID Number
750001517
16. Entry Fee
$124.16
17. Instructions on Obtaining Assistance with Tennislink
Troubleshooting
http://activesupport.force.com/usta
18. Number of Events a Player May Enter
Players may enter one singles and one doubles in the same age
division.
19. Entering Multiple Divisions and Multiple Tournaments
https://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/RTSelec_Open/
20. Wild Card Information
General Wild Card Info
https://www.usta.com/About-USTA/Player-Development/Player-Services/Wild-Cards/
Request for Wild Card Entrant
https://usta.fairplayams.com/AMS/public/sites/tennis/usta/ustaRequestWildcard.aspx
21. Contact Information for Tournament Director
Meghan Houk Email -- arizonatennis@gmail.com
22. Referee
Ed Oznowitz
23. Tournament Selection Procedures and Alternates
https://www.usta.com/youth-tennis/junior-competition/ntlopenselec/
24. Entry Refunds
https://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/WithdrawalsEntryFeeRefunds/
No refunds are given (regardless of the reason) after the online
registration deadline has closed.
25. Seeding Method
https://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Seeding/
26. Draw Information
Draw is to be done on Monday, March 20th at the Jim Reffkin Tennis
Center in Tucson, AZ. Draw will be made public on Wednesday, March
22nd. All players are instructed to Check-In at the tournament desk
15 minutes prior to all scheduled match times throughout the
tournament.
Tennislink tournament website -->
http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=185848#&&s=0
27. Doubles Information
1. All players entered into singles will automatically be entered
into doubles as well. If you WOULD NOT like to play doubles, you
need to email the tournament director to withdraw from doubles at
meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com
Tuesday, March 14th = Deadline to Email the Tournament Director
about doubles. Either email saying you have a confirmed partner and
their name, -OR- email saying you want to be assigned a random
partner, -OR- email if you want us to ask someone for you.
28. Registration Day/Check-In Procedures
All players & parents must be present to check in AT LEAST 30
minutes before your player's first match. Player/parent will turn
in their photo waiver form, verify contact info, sign a player oath
form, sign a parent oath form, let us know what hotel you are
staying at, and receive the player gift. There will not be a
mandatory meeting, reviewing the information in this email counts
as your parent's meeting.
29. Tournament Schedule
Day 1 - 2 Doubles --> 2 Singles
Day 2 - 1 Doubles --> 2 Singles
Day 3 - 1 Doubles --> 1 Singles (Main Draw), 2 Singles
(Consolation)
30. Delayed Weather Policy
In the event of inclement weather, we will be posting updates on
both this Tennislink tournament page and the voice message on our
pro shop phone line at (520) 791-4896. Please don't assume anything
- always check for updates! Thank you!
Text the phrase "MarchL3" to the number "84483" to receive USTA
National March L3 related text alerts from Reffkin Tennis
Center.
31. USTA Southwest Section Dress Code, USTA Southwest Overrule
Policy, Reffkin Tennis Center Video Policy, Smart Watches:
DRESS CODE: All players are required to wear appropriate tennis
attire. Cut off shorts, bare midriffs, compression shorts &
tights (alone), or any other attire that is simply recreational and
is not tennis oriented is not acceptable. Players can wear tights
but they must wear shorts or a skirt over the tights.
OVERRULE POLICY: Once a player has been overruled a second time,
they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be
penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the Point Penalty
System: (point, game, default.)
VIDEOTAPING POLICY: Jim Reffkin Tennis Center requires that you
obtain permission from the parent(s) of the other child prior to
videotaping a match. If the other child's parent(s) does NOT agree
to you videotaping their child, all videotaping must cease
immediately. This includes cell phones if they can be construed as
videotaping.
SMART WATCHES & CELL PHONES: No smartwatches allowed and cell
phones must be turned off. The only exception is between a 2nd set
and a match tiebreaker.
32. Tournament Ball
Pro Penn Marathon
33. Maps and Directions
From Tucson Airport to Jim Reffkin Tennis Center
http://mapq.st/2iBzg9Z
From Phoenix Airport to Jim Reffkin Tennis Center
http://mapq.st/2iBIiE9
34. Hotel and Airline Info
OPTION 1 -- DoubleTree Hotel at Reid Park -- $119 per night
Phone Reservations: (520) 881-4200
Group Name: "USTA Nationals Tournament" and Group Code "UNT"
Online Reservations: Click Here
Deadline to Make Hotel Reservation at Discounted Rate: March
7th
Address: 445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Description: Recently Remodeled 295 Guest Rooms, Pool, 3 Tennis
Courts, Fitness Center, Day Spa, Business Center - Across the
street from Jim Reffkin Tennis Center
Distance from Reffkin (Main Site): 0.4 miles (Across Street)
***Any players that make a reservation at this hotel using that
group code online or over the phone will be entered into a Raffle
drawing. Prizes given out on Saturday March 25th.
OPTION 2 -- La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson Reid Park -- $114 per
night
Phone Reservations: (520) 795-0330 (reservations can only be made
over the phone, not online)
Group Name: "Reffkin Tennis Center - March L3"
Deadline to Make Hotel Reservation at Discounted Rate: March
10th
Address: 102 North Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
Description: The La Quinta Inn & Suites Tucson - Reid Park
hotel in Tucson, AZ is conveniently located in the central mid-town
area of Tucson. The hotel is a short walk from golf, tennis,
restaurants and just minutes away from upscale shopping, University
of Arizona and cultural centers, making it the ideal location for
both business and leisure travelers.While staying at the La Quinta
Inn & Suites Tucson - Reid Park, guests are treated to a free
Bright Side Breakfast, free high speed wireless Internet,
state-of-the-art fitness facility and resort style pool with
shallow lounging area.
Distance from Reffkin (Main Site): 0.2 miles (Across Street).
Walking Distance.
***Any players that make a reservation at this hotel using that
group code online or over the phone will be entered into a Raffle
drawing. Prizes given out on Saturday March 25th.
Tucson International Airport -- (8 miles from the Tennis Center,
approx. 18 min)
7250 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport -- (115 miles from the
Tennis Center, approx. 1 hr & 45 min)
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85034
35. Practice Court Information
Practice courts available at the Reffkin Tennis Center (Host Site)
from 8am to 4pm and 6pm to 9pm on Friday, March 24th for FREE
(first come first serve basis for 1.5 hours, must check-in at pro
shop for court assignment).
During the tournament (March 26-27) all courts will be available
first come first serve starting an hour before the tournament first
round begins (7:00-8:00am). PLEASE WARM-UP FOUR(4) TO A COURT.
During the tournament, 3 courts (19-21) will be available at the
facility for practice. See practice site recommendations below.
PLEASE WARM-UP FOUR(4) TO A COURT.
Courts will be available for practice during the tournament at
these locations:
DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park (3 courts, 0.5 miles from Reffkin) - 445
South Alvernon Way, Free
Himmel Tennis Center (8 courts, 2.6 miles from Reffkin) - 1000
North Tucson Blvd, $2.50/person
Ft. Lowell Tennis Center (8 courts, 5 miles from Reffkin) - 2900
North Craycroft Road, $2.50/person
Catalina Magnet High School (10 courts, 2 miles from Reffkin) -
3645 East Pima Ave, Free
36. Player Events and Amenities
Player Party Info TBD
37. Racquet Stringing Information
Stringer will be on site at Reffkin Tennis Center during the event.
(Racquet turnaround time is anywhere from 30 minutes to 24 hours
depending on how busy it is)
If you need to purchase tennis shoes, racquets or other
miscellaneous tennis supplies we have an in house tennis shop
called Match Point located by court 6. They will be offering a 10%
discount for all tournament players.
38. Hitting Pros
Private Hitting Sessions are available through the Jim Reffkin
Tennis Center by calling (520) 791-4896 or through the Smith-Perry
Tennis Academy Call (520) 861-0302 and (520) 609-4683 or email
RonSmithTennis@aol.com
39. Tournament Committee
Meghan Houk (Tournament Director)
Ed Oswnowitz (Tournament Referee)
Enrique Zarate (Tournament Staff)
40.USTA SOUTHWEST ENFORCEMENT OF THE SUSPENSION POINT SYSTEM:
If a player withdraws, has a walkover or defaults from any
sanctioned tournament in the Southwest Section, after entries have
closed, that player will be assessed 4 suspension points unless
medical documentation of the injury or illness is provided to the
Tournament Director within 48 hours after the completion of the
tournament. (Wed. March 29th 3pm)
After entries close, no refunds will be given. Regardless of the
reason for the withdrawal. Only exception is if they withdraw to
play in a different L3 National tournament (providing they did
email in advance to request permission to enter 2 concurrent
tournaments) by March 7th by emailing the tournament director at
ReffkinTennis@gmail.com
41.Tournament Text Alerts:
Text the phrase "MarchL3" to the number "84483" to receive USTA
National March L3 related text alerts from Reffkin Tennis
Center.
42.Tournament Awards Given Out:
Singles Trophies Given Out -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, 5th, 6th,
Consolation Winner, Consolation Runner-up
Doubles Trophies Given Out -- 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th
Tournament Sportsmanship Award -- B14 & G14
43.Alternates List:
To check the Boys' 14s & Girls' 14s Ordered Alternates list
(updated daily), go to the tournament website and click the links
for the alternates list. Tennislink tournament website -->
http://tennislink.usta.com/tournaments/TournamentHome/Tournament.aspx?T=185848#&&s=0
44. Various Deadlines:
Tuesday, March 7th = Deadline to Email ReffkinTennis@gmail.com if
withdrawing from Tucson L3 to play other L3 event. (This is the
only situation where a player would get a refund for their entry
fee)
Tuesday, March 7th = Deadline to make hotel reservation at
DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park (using group code above in #3)
Tuesday, March 7th = Deadline to tell me if you want a different
size for your player than you specified when you registered online.
We will be playing the order on March 8th.
Tuesday, March 14th = Deadline to Email the Tournament Director
about doubles. Either email saying you have a confirmed partner and
their name, -OR- email saying you want to be assigned a random
partner, -OR- email if you want us to ask someone for you.
Friday, March 10th = Deadline to make hotel reservation at La
Quinta Inns & Suites Reid Park (using group code above in
#3)
Wednesday, March 29th 3pm = Deadline to email doctor's
Thank You:
City of Tucson Parks & Recreation, Reffkin Tennis Center &
DoubleTree Hotel
Messages
For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.
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March Jr. National L3 Double Tree reservation link: http://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/T/TUSBTDT-UNT-20170321/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry 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, March 2, 2017 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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