Schedule and draws are now published
Draws are posted. All the matches start on Saturday. We plan to finish all the draws and complete all the matches on Saturday. If you don't see your name on the list, please contact us immediately at Tomas.Catar@fairhopeal.gov ! Thank you.
MATCH TIMES may change due to weather conditions or other possible circumstances. Please check the website periodically.
PLEASE NOTE: We added 10U COED DIVISION to provide extra matches for 10U participants. All the 10U Boys and 10U Girls will complete all of their matches in the 10U Coed division after the completion of their Boys 10U or Girls 10U draw.
Please contact us if you have any questions regarding the 10U coed division.
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*** IMPORTANT to ALL PLAYERS*** MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience! Please register for Match Tennis App. We will be using Match Tennis App during our tournament for the following:
1. Important Tournament Notifications- you must register to receive automatic email messages for (rain delays, schedule changes, draw changes etc.) instead of having to check the website over and over. 2. “Doubles Pairing” – Privatized Service (Find a doubles partner for our tournament. Register, add your name to the list, and connect with others looking) 3. “Find a Warm-Up Partner” Privatized Service (Find a partner to warm-up with before your matches. Register, Add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
In order to receive all important Tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “AL-40280” during registration for free access. You must register through the website before you can use the mobile app. No Credit Card Required. Please click the “more info” link below to register
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In Need of a Doubles Partner?
If you need a doubles partner please use The Match Tennis App Free Doubles Pairing Service. Please click the link below to register, add your name to the doubles request list, and communicate privately with others who are also looking for a doubles partner. This service is privatized through Match Tennis App, so you do NOT have to share any personal contact info with others unless you choose to do so!
If you are already a Match Tennis App subscriber, find our tournament, go to the tournament details page, click the “Find a Doubles Partner” button, and add your name to the doubles partner request list for our tournament. Click the “more info” link below to register:
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TOURNAMENT FORMAT
SINGLES will have a feed-in consolation through the quarter-finals with a play off for 3rd and 4th place OR feed-in consolation through semifinals OR Round Robin (depending on the size of each draw). DOUBLES will be single elimination.
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SCORING FORMAT
All the MAIN DRAW and Consolation matches - 2 out of 3 tiebreaker sets with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER used in lieu of 3rd set. 10U divisions will play 2 sets to 4 with 7 POINT TIEBREAKER used in lieu of 3rd set. 8U division will play 2 tiebreakers to 10 in each match.
In the event of inclement weather, the tournament committee reserves the right to change the scoring to an abbreviated system.
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PLAYERS SELECTION PROCESS
We will accept players for each division, if we have 2 or more players/or doubles teams signed up in that division/age category. If you wish not to get selected please let us know via email.
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Maximum Number of Events Allowed to Play.
Players will be able to enter ONLINE maximum of 2 events (singles/doubles).
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SEEDING
Tournament seeding will be done in accordance with USTA Alabama Regulations. Southern Alabama Ranking will be used. For players out of Southern Section, factual evidence such as rankings, current records, types of surface, head to head and any other available information will be used to determine the seeding. Please send us your playing record if you feel like you should be considered to be one of the seeded players.
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USTA Medical Release Form
Players or Parents MUST submit Medical Release Form at the Check-in. Players will not be allowed to play without submitting the form.
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Balls used for play:
PRO PENN
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Mike Ford Tennis Center ADDRESS:
600 Morphy Avenue, Fairhope AL 36533 This park is located at the corner of Morphy Avenue and Mershon Street with the main entrance & main parking lot located at Young Street.
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Hotel Information
Hampton Inn Fairhope 23 N Section Street Fairhope AL 36532 For discounted rate $89.00 + tax, call the hotel directly at 251-928-0956 and ask for the City of Fairhope rate. Rates based on availability.
Holiday Inn Express Fairhope Address: 19751 S Greeno Rd, Fairhope, AL 36532 US Reservation Counter Call Center: 800-231-9067 Grand Hotel Marriott For Reservation call 251-928-9201 https://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/ptlak-the-grand-hotel-golf-resort-and-spa-autograph-collection/
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TOURNAMENT FEES
Check or exact cash for ALL tournament fees at check in (this applies ONLY to late entries or special circumstances)
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you MUST do so online. (Click on "Edit Registration" then "Withdraw" . You will need your original confirmation number. ALL the withdrawals AFTER ENTRIES close must be sent BOTH in writing (catartomas@hotmail.com) and by phone to the tournaments director (334-590-4484). Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline/selection will not be refunded their entry fee!!!
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FAIRHOPE RESOURCES & LINKS
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FAIRHOPE Visitors Information & Resources
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TripAdvisor Information about Fairhope
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Mike Ford Tennis Center
Please click on the link bellow to find out more about our tennis center and City of Fairhope. Thank you for signing up for the tournament.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, January 20, 2020 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703227720 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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