USTA National Championships

Times for Friday

Tournament Desk Phone 678-216-0283.

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Check-in: Friday 3:00-4:30; Players' Meeting and Group Picture 5:00 p.m

Doubles entries close at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 5. If you don't have a partner, siign up on-site and indicate that you "need partner" Two rounds of doubles will be scheduled for Saturday, so everyone should plan to play on Saturday.

Seeding was done following the 2005 Edition of Friend at Court which reads, "The Committee shall consider all available evidence, including, but not limited to, rankings, current records, types of surface and PARTICULARLY HEAD-TO-HEAD encounters." We evaluated player records for matches played since January 2005, making adjustments where direct wins between adjacent players called for elevation of the winning player, and making some adjustments based on National point standing. While USTA National Standing was the sole criteria for selection for this event, it was only one of several criteria used in seeding. While it is easier to seed based on a single published standing list, it is not consistent with the rules of tennis set forth in the USTA Handbook of Tennis Rules and Regulations (Friend at Court). One change has been made in the #17 seed group, based on mis-reading the player records. Both players still have byes on Saturday.

Peachtree City is at the Southwest edge of Metro ATLANTA about 25 miles south of Atlanta Airport.

The host hotels are Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center (770-487-2000, 1.2 miles from main site, has 3 tennis courts); Holiday Inn and Suites (770-487-4646, 3 miles from main site); Springhill Suites by Marriott (770-254-8900, 7.5 miles from main site, 0.5 mile from satellite site).

Attendees and Travel Agents should call the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to obtain more information about the following features: A 10% discount on the lowest available AirTran Airways one way fare; No minimum stay length or Saturday night requirement; A one time waiver of Change Fee per reservation for any name or itinerary change. You must refer to the Event code ATL080505.

To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D086863. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. Click "more info" to access the Avis tournament website. more info

Because of the 192-draw format, no player will be eliminated from singles until Monday. Doubles also has a layered consolation, which will ensure that everyone will have a match on Sunday, either singles, doubles, or both, if they so choose. We suggest that you make hotel reservations for the longest stay that you can imagine. It is often difficult to extend your stay when your daughter advances beyond your expectations. Additonally, rain can always be a factor in when you will actually leave.

Before, during, or after the Players' meeting on Friday, August 5, a professional photographer will take a group picture of the 2005 participants in tournament T-shirts. An order form will be in your player's packet.

There is a mandatory players' meeting on Friday, August 5 at the Peachtree City Tennis Center. Families and coaches of players are encouraged to attend. Following the meeting we will serve watermelon, our traditional southern delicacy.

Sunday Morning Chapel Service

If you are not admitted prior to check-in on Friday, you may: 1) be an on-site alternate for singles play on Saturday 2) be an on-site alternate for singles on Sunday 3) play doubles (whether or not you play singles). On-site alternates should check-in at the main tournament desk prior to play on Saturday morning. Alternates are welcome to check-in on Friday and be part of all of the activities.

Because of generous support from ALTA, the USTA Girls' 14 National Championships will provide chair umpires for all matches, including consolations and doubles. ALTA has been the sole sponsor for this event since it came to Atlanta in 1982. We are grateful to ALTA and the dedicated officials who serve at this event.

At check-in you are required to submit separate signed ALTA and USTA Release forms. The forms will be available on-site. You may print a copy of the USTA release by clicking "more info." For an ALTA release by e-mail, send your request to robert@goodsports.us. more info

Practice courts will be available at Peachtree City Tennis Center on Friday, August 5, from 8am-4:30pm by reservation. Reservations can be made starting Wednesday, August 3. After play begins on Saturday at 8am, other courts are available nearby. See the Hospitality Desk for directions.

Highway 54, the main traffic artery that serves Peachtree City Tennis Center, was reduced from 4 lanes to 2 lanes on Saturday, May 7. The roadway has been excavated and we don't expect the roadway to be restored until after the conclusion of this event. Traffic from all directions is experiencing significant delays. You should plan an additional 30 minutes travel time from any direction.

The 2005 Girls' 14 National Championships will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center, located SW of Atlanta. GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of Hwy 54 and Planterra Way.... From Atlanta, I-285, I-75, or I-20, take I-85 south to exit 61 (Fairburn / Peachtree City, GA Hwy 74). Turn left (south) onto GA Hwy 74 and go approx. 11 miles to GA Hwy 54. (It is the first traffic light past the overhead golf cart bridge with an American Flag on it.) Turn Right on Hwy 54 and go to 3rd traffic light (Planterra Way). Tennis Center is on left. GoodSports is on right in Washington Mutual Bldg. For map, click “more info". more info

GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of Hwy 54 and Planterra Way. From points south, take Exit 47 (Hwy 34, Bullsboro) and turn right (east). Go approximately 8.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 54. Go straight ahead on Hwy 54 approximately 1 mile to 2nd traffic light (Planterra Way). Tennis Center is on right. GoodSports is on left in Washington Mutual Bldg. For map, click “more info" more info

Take I-75 northbound to exit # 205 (GA Hwy 16). Turn left (west toward Griffin). Go approximately 24 miles. On the left will be Pike Academy. Just past that will be a Citgo Station on the left . Turn Right at the Citgo station onto Hwy 85 Connector. Stay on Hwy 85 connector through Brooks approximately 8 miles to the deadend (at Hwy 85). Turn left on Hwy 85 and go less than 1/2 mile to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light onto GA Hwy 74. Go approximatel 7 miles to the intersection with GA Hwy 54 (The Avenue will be on your left.) Turn left onto Hwy 54. Go to the 3rd traffic light (less than 1/2 mile). Turn left at light onto Planterra Way. The tennis Center will be on your left. Total distance is 40 miles. You can try to follow it on the map by clicking "more info." more info

The following players' entry fees are not paid. Jennifer Ansari...Brooke Blackwell...Margaret Boyette...Beatrice Capra...Sydney Grant...Hillary Hoyt...Gilly McLinden...Megan McLinden...Kara Sherwood...Hilary Toole...Jaime Yapp-Shing.........................................Mail a check for $75.00 payable to "Tournament Chairman" ....to:.................GoodSports,........2725 Highway 54 West,..........Peachtree City, GA 30269

For entry, use the USTA Registration System.

Level 1

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.