Tournament Reports
B12 - Alternates
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RAIN DELAY as of 6:00am
5. As of 10:15am - Courts are drying nicely and we have a small window to play. We would like everyone to report no later than 11:15am for all matches. Come early if you can.
4. As of 9:15am - We had a downpour during the last half hour, it has stopped raining but courts will need time to dry. We will post a schedule as soon as we confirm it with National.
3. As of 8:00am - No earlier than 10am, courts are being squeegeed. MATCH FORMAT IS BEING CHANGED TO TWO SHORT SETS WITH NO AD SCORING.
2. It is currently raining at Scottsdale Ranch Park; matches are being held until 9:30, at this point in time. We'll update you again at 8:00am. (as of 6:40am)
1. WE ARE HEADING TO THE SITE RIGHT NOW TO ASSESS THE COURTS AND WILL HAVE AN UPDATE BY 6:40AM
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GIRLS 12 DRAWS
DUE TO THE WITHDRAWAL OF 3 PLAYERS TODAY BOTH THE SINGLES AND DOUBLES DRAWS HAVE HAD A FEW CHANGES.
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BS EVENTS ALONG WITH SCOTTSDALE RANCH PARK TENNIS CENTER WELCOME USTA NATIONAL L3 SOUTHWEST BOWL PLAYERS
USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 3 SOUTHWEST BOWL TOURNAMENT, September 21 - 23, 2019 Tournament Committee:Sally Grabham - Tournament DirectorAndre Lalias - Tournament RefereeBob Grabham - Assistant Tournament Director
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MATCH FORMAT:
Singles: Main Draw - 32 Player Compass Draw; Best of 3 w/Match TB in lieu of 3rd; Regular Scoring. Doubles: Single elimination - 8-Game Pro Set with 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games
all; Regular Scoring. There will be a 3/4 Playoff.DRAW SIZE SINGLES: 32 Player DrawDOUBLES: 16 Teams
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DOUBLES
All players are automatically entered into doubles. Players may email their name along with their selected partner to me at BoilerSal@cox.net. Please make sure you receive a confirmation email back from me. If you do not have a partner, you must email and request to be paired randomly. If you don't want to play doubles you must notify me by Monday, September 16, 5PM, EST. ALL DOUBLES DRAWS WILL BE MADE ON TUESDAY, September 17.
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ENTRY AND SELECTION PROCESS
Selection: Players are accepted into a USTA National Level 3 Tournament using the most recently published National Standings List as of the date entries close.Alternates: Alternates are ordered using the same National Standings List used to select players into the tournament. Players with no National Standing are ordered after players with standing by random drawing. Late entries are placed on the bottom of the alternate list in the order received. Late entries received at the same time are ordered randomly. CLICK THE LINK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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MULTIPLE ENTRIES AND SELECTION PROCESS
Players may choose ONE of the following options, but NOT both: OPTION 1: Enter any ONE (1) division of TWO (2) concurrent USTA National Level 3 Tournaments (this may be a different division in each tournament) OPTION 2: Enter TWO (2) divisions of ONE (1) USTA National Level 3 Tournament Players may PLAY in only ONE division of ONE tournament. Players who register for three (3) or more events will be given 5 suspension points and will only be selected into a maximum of two events.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAYERS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO ONE EVENT AT THE TIME OF SELECTION ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THE ALTERNATE LIST OF ANOTHER EVENT. WE URGE PLAYERS TO ONLY SIGN UP FOR EVENTS THEY WOULD PLAY IF ACCEPTED.
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OPEN DRAW
The open draw will be held on Tuesday, September 17, 9am, at the USTA Southwest office, 7010 E. Acoma Drive, Suite 201, Scottsdale, AZ.Draws will be posted after scheduled no later than 5pm Wednesday, September 18.
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WILSON US OPEN YELLOW BALLS
All National Level 3 tournaments will be using:
Extra Duty - Boys event on Hard Court
Regular Duty - Girls events on Hard Court
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SINGLES SEEDING CRITERIA FOR USTA NATIONAL LEVEL TOURNAMENTS
Seeding shall be done using the most recently published National Singles Seeding List of the division in the order in which players appear. * Players from the National Singles Seeding List of the division may be moved within major groups (1-4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-32) due to direct wins if players are separated by fewer than 100 ranking points. * Players from the National Singles Seeding List of the division may be moved between major groups due to direct wins if players are separated by fewer than 50 ranking points. * Players not yet considered for seeding who have ratings within the competitive range of those being considered for seeding, may also be considered for seeding. Additionally a player already under consideration for seeding may be seeded higher or lower if justified by the competitive range of the ratings.
Doubles Seeding Criteria Seeding shall be done using the most recently published National Individual Doubles Seeding List of the division. * Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (For example, Player A holds the no. 1 standing and Player B holds the no. 10 standing. The Team of A&B would have the combined standing of 11). * Tournament Committees of 18-and-under tournaments may consider for seeding teams with players who have ATP/WTA rankings, ITF rankings, or ITA rankings. * The Tournament Committee of the USTA National Doubles Championship may consider for seeding teams with players who have ITF rankings. * Teams may be moved within major groups (1-4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-32) due to direct wins if the teams are separated by fewer than 100 ranking points. * Teams may be moved between major groups due to direct wins if teams are separated by fewer than 50 ranking points. ***For additional information click on the more info link***
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HITTING PROS
Contact Matt Sunter Director of Tennis, International Junior Performance Tennis, 312-330-7873; msunter@ijptennis; ijptennis.com, to arrange.
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SITE AND PRACTICE COURTS
SITE: Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center, SRP on the draw, 10400 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, 480-312-7774.
PRACTICE COURTS: Scottsdale Ranch Park Tennis Center, SRP on the draw, 10400 E. Via Linda, Scottsdale, AZ 85258, 480-312-7774.
Indian School Park Tennis Center, 4289 N. Hayden Rd, Scottsdale, AZ 85251, 480-312-2740. Courts are free and available on a first come first serve basis
(you may need to share a court) and remember to indicate that you are with the
USTA National L3 Southwest Bowl tournament. Parks close at
9:00pm and will open for tournament practice/play at 7:00am on Saturday.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Saturday - 2 rounds main draw, one round of consolation, 2 rounds doubles. Sunday – 2 rounds main draw, two rounds of consolation; Doubles semis, finals and 3/4 Playoff. Monday – Main draw Final, 3/4 Playoff and all COMPASS consolation finals.
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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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DRESS CODE
All players are required to wear appropriate tennis attire. Cut off shorts, bare midriffs, compression shorts alone, or any other attire that is simply recreational and not tennis oriented is not acceptable.
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LUNCH AT THE SOUTHWEST BOWL
Player lunch at the Southwest Bowl will be on Saturday, before or after your match from 11am to 2pm; free for all players.
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USTA PLAYER RELEASE
All players need to fill out a USTA Release & Waiver Form. You may email it to me in advance at BoilerSal@cox.net, or bring it with you when you check in for your first match.
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HOTEL: HAMPTON INN & SUITES SCOTTSDALE SHEA
* 10101 NORTH SCOTTSDALE ROAD, SCOTTSDALE 85253; 480-443-3233; $89.00. Cut-off date is September 3, 2019; please state your with the USTA National L3 Southwest Bowl tennis tournament to receive these rates. * Complimentary
internet
access in guestrooms and public spaces * Complimentary
hot
breakfast buffet daily * All
rooms
offer microwaves and mini refrigerators * Complimentary
Shuttle
service with a 5-mile radius
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DEADLINE FOR NOTIFICATION
DEADLINE FOR NOTIFICATION
PLAYERS SELECTED INTO MULTIPLE CONCURRENT EVENTS MUST NOTIFY THE APPROPRIATE TOURNAMENT DIRECTORS BY TUESDAY, August 27, 2019, 5pm EST, AS TO WHICH EVENT THEY WILL COMPETE IN. FAILURE TO COMPLY MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION POINTS AND FORFIET OF ENTRY FEE.
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ENTRY, SELECTION AND ALTERNATE PROCESS
Selection: Players are accepted into a USTA National Level 3 Tournament using the most recently published National Standings List as of the date entries close.
Alternates: Alternates are ordered using the same National Standings List used to select players into the tournament. Players with no National Standing are ordered after players with standing by random drawing. Late entries are placed on the bottom of the alternate list in the order received. Late entries received at the same time are ordered randomly.
CLICK THE LINK FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.
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OFFICIATING
It is RECOMMENDED that the following matches be chaired at USTA National Level 3 Tournaments: Main Draw Singles - Singles Finals and 3/4th Playoff Main Draw Doubles - Doubles Finals
* All other rounds will be
officiated by roving officials * The ratio of roving
officials to number of courts is a minimum of 4 courts to 1 official
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USTA Junior National Tournament, Ranking, and Sanctioning Regulations
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National Ranking Point Tables:
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Withdrawals and Entry Fee Refunds at USTA National Junior Tournaments
ENTRY FEE REFUND:• Player is Not Accepted Into Tournament: If a player has previously paid an entry fee and is not accepted into the tournament, the player is entitled to a refund. Generally, in USTA National Junior Tournaments, no player is charged an entry fee until tournament selection is done and the acceptance list is published to the tournament website. The TennisLink processing fee paid in addition to the entry fee is not refundable.• Previously Authorized Entries into Concurrent Tournaments: If a player has previously received written authority to enter concurrent tournaments from each Tournament Committee, the player is entitled to a refund from the tournament(s) that will not be played. The TennisLink processing fee paid in addition to the entry fee is not refundable.• Other Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline: Players who withdraw after the entry deadline for any reason other than a previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments are not entitled to a refund.USTA SUSPENSION POINTS: Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements described below by the last scheduled day of the tournament (and, in the case of personal circumstances, has also been approved as a personal circumstance by the Referee) will result in the player being levied suspension points and any match that is not played will be coded as a Default.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR WITHDRAWALS DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE: • Illness or Injury: The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and must be received by the tournament no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. • Personal Circumstance: If the player is withdrawing because of a personal circumstance, the player must deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
ENTRY FEE REFUND:• Player is Not Accepted Into Tournament: If a player has previously paid an entry fee and is not accepted into the tournament, the player is entitled to a refund. Generally, in USTA National Junior Tournaments, no player is charged an entry fee until tournament selection is done and the acceptance list is published to the tournament website. The TennisLink processing fee paid in addition to the entry fee is not refundable.• Previously Authorized Entries into Concurrent Tournaments: If a player has previously received written authority to enter concurrent tournaments from each Tournament Committee, the player is entitled to a refund from the tournament(s) that will not be played. The TennisLink processing fee paid in addition to the entry fee is not refundable.• Other Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline: Players who withdraw after the entry deadline for any reason other than a previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments are not entitled to a refund.USTA SUSPENSION POINTS: Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements described below by the last scheduled day of the tournament (and, in the case of personal circumstances, has also been approved as a personal circumstance by the Referee) will result in the player being levied suspension points and any match that is not played will be coded as a Default.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR WITHDRAWALS DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE: • Illness or Injury: The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and must be received by the tournament no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. • Personal Circumstance: If the player is withdrawing because of a personal circumstance, the player must deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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, August 22, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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