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Alternates By Event Future Match Info Report
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
FRANCES ALTICK OF MONROE, LA WAS AWARDED THE SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
There were so many well mannered, good sports in this tournament, it was very difficult to narrow it down to just one individual. Wish we could have awarded this honor to more of you. Just keep your great personalities and good manners, they do not go unnoticed.
Thank you all for making this tournament a pleasure to host.
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HOST HOTEL
RESIDENCE INN BY MARRIOTT 601-206-7755
1 bedroom suites $115 2 bedroom suites $169
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REGISTRATION
All players must register for the tournament prior to playing their first match. Registration will take
place only at RTC (201 A McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157) . Registration hours are Friday, February 13 from 4:30-7:00pm.
After the initial registration, players should check in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled match.
When a player checks in, it means she is ready to play.
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SITES AND PRACTICE COURTS
All matches will be played on the 17 hard courts at RTC. The facility opens at 6:30 am each day. Courts
are available for warm-up until 7:30 am . (first come)
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PRACTICE COURTS
Parham Bridges Tennis Center, 5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 (601-956-1105)
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ON SITE ALTERNATES
On site alternates must inform the Referee in person that they are on site. On site alternates will be
selected in the order of the Alternate list. On site alternates should be on site when play begins.
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WITHDRAWALS
Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date will not be refunded the entry fee.
All withdrawals must be sent in writing by email to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net to the attention of
Susan Toler.
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FORMAT
SINGLES: There will be a singles draw of 64 with a mandatory feed-in championship through the
Quarters. Play will be the best 2 out of 3 full sets, with set-tie-break when/if necessary. This
format is subject to change in the event of inclement weather, in which case a match tie-break in lieu
of a 3rd set may be played.
DOUBLES: There will be a doubles draw of 32. Alternates who do not get into singles will be
eligible to play doubles, space permitting. Online doubles registration is perfectly acceptable:
however, for the players' convenience, sign up for doubles shall remain open until noon on February
14, and may be done in person at the time of check in. Players without a designated partner will
be paired with another player. Doubles play will begin on Saturday afternoon or Sunday (depending on the number of teams.
Doubles match format: Doubles match will be 8 game pro-set with a tie-break if necessary at
8 all.
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NO PLAYER MEETING
There will not be a players' meeting..
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MEDICAL RELEASE
USTA requires a Medical Release signed by Parent or Guardian for every player. This must be presented
at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you or fax
it to us at 601-853-9919 to speed up the registration process.
PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COURT WITHOUT THIS SIGNED RELEASE!
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NOTES
For entry, use the USTA registration system. This event is restricted to the following junior
players: U.S. Citizens: Permanent Resident Aliens, Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees, CTA & Canadian
Residents of BC.
Refer to the USTA Regulations III.A.2A Entry Type/entry to this tournament if restricted.
To see how entrants will be selected, follow the "Selection Process" link to the left. It is player's
responsibility to check the Selection List 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, January 15, 2009. Only USTA members can register online.
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MESSAGES
For entry use the USTA Registration System.(Tournament ID # 703814109) Level 2.
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TOURNAMENT BALLS
Wilson is designated as the exclusive official ball of all USTA National Championships
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DRESS CODE
Any t shirts must be plain or tennis related
Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bone
The bottom of your shirt must touch the top of your skirt or shorts while standing upright,
shoulders back.
This means do not roll down your skirt or shorts.
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Draw is limited to 64 players.
4 players are selected for each site from the most recent National Standings List of the next lower age division and 28 players are selected for each site from the age division of the event
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, January 15, 2009 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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