2008 Texas Public Parks State Championship (Non-Sanctioned)

Thank you for participating in the 2008 Texas Public Parks State Championship! Results are now posted, and pictures will be on our website very soon. more info

Draws for this event are now posted. Good luck!

Welcome to the 2008 Texas Public Parks State Championship at Arlington Tennis Center. ATC is a public facility featuring 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts, a full service proshop and concessions. Our proshop carries the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. And, all of ATC's teaching staff are USPTA certified professionals. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us via email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you in Arlington in June! more info

United States Lawn Tennis Association President Dwight Davis founded the National Public Parks Tennis Association (NPPTA) in 1923. Davis envisioned people playing tennis without a financial burden and created the NPPTC to promote the sport among “regular” players, “for whom private club privileges are not available.”
The first National Public Park Tennis Championships were held in St. Louis in 1923 at what is now the Dwight Davis Tennis Center. The tournament was named after the founder of the Davis Cup and President of the USNLTA, and it was sponsored by the USTA, then called the United States National Lawn Tennis Association.
The first seven years offered only men's tennis. In 1930, women's tennis was added. For many years, the winners of those draws were automatically invited to play in the U.S. Nationals until it became the U.S. Open in 1968.
The National Junior Public Parks Tennis Championships were initiated in 1948 by the Los Angeles County Park and Recreation Department. Its first champion was Oscar Johnson of Los Angeles, who went on to become one of the first African American males to play in the U.S. Open Championships. Oscar is the second African American male to receive a certificate of recognition from The International Tennis Hall of Fame. more info

• This tournament offers Singles for Boys and Girls 12s, 14s, 16s and 18s divisions.
• This tournament offers Singles and Doubles for Men's and Women's 35s, 45s, 55s and Open divisions.
• This tournament offers Mixed Doubles for 35s, 45s, 55s and Open divisiions.

• Formats for this tournament will be best of three regular scoring, with a 10-pt tie-break in lieu of third set.
• Adult divisions will use the Coman tie-break for first and second sets.
• The Referee reserves the right to adjust scoring due to weather.
• All divisions will have a mandatory first match loser consolation.

USTA membership is required to enter this tournament through TennisLink. To enter without a USTA membership, visit www.active.com, and enter the tournament name in the searchable schedule. TennisLink and Active charge small processing fees for on-line registration. more info

• On-line registration is encouraged through TennisLink or Active, as it is the fastest and most secure means of registration.
• You should receive a confirmation number when you register on-line.
• If you do not, or if you have any problems with on-line registration, contact linkteam@usta.com for TennisLink, or Support for Active registration.

• The deadline for this tournament is 11:59 PM, June 7.
• If you are in doubt about your entry, check the Applicants list.
• You should receive a confirmation number regarding your entry with boh TennisLink and Active.

• Maximum draw sizes is 32.
• Seeding is primarily based on the latest Standings List provided by the Texas Section, but may include information gathered from rankings, player records and head-to-head encounters.
• Draws are computerized, but an effort will be made to separate players in the first round who are from the same town (when possible).
• Draws will be posted Tuesday, June 17, by 8:00 AM.

• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 6:00 PM, Friday, June 20.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals late Friday or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 4:00 PM Friday), please be considerate of opponents and notify ATC in writing AND via phone BEFORE the tournament begins Saturday morning, as email may not be read "instantly" late Friday, early Saturday or once it begins. Thank you!
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163

• Check in for all matches at least 15 minutes before the match is scheduled to begin.
• FREE- tournament T-shirts given to all players at check-in.
• Remember to give your site director a cell number when you check in so that we may contact you if needed.

• All officials for the 2008 Texas Public Parks State Championship are USTA certified officials.
• The tournament referee is Susan Wertenberger.
• The USTA Code of Conduct and Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.

• Arlington Tennis Center is the Headquarters for this tournament.
• Matches may be played at other locations, including University of Texas at Arlington.
• Draws will indicate location.
• See map link for locations and addresses for matches and area warm up courts.
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• Please call 817-459-6166 for tournament rain information.
• Divisions that begin play will not be refunded, including players affected by defaults or byes.
• Regardless of rain, players are asked to be prepared to play.
• Out of consideration for opponents and tournament staff, please do not "no show" or assume play is cancelled. Thank you!

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Select the link or visit Fun Central at www.arlington.org for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! more info

Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington is a brand new hotel and a preferred partner with our Convention and Visitors Bureau. Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington features too many amenities to list, but at the top are the free FULL breakfast, FREE wireless Internet, spacious rooms (great for mounds of tennis bags), on-site security and location, location, location! Hampton Inn & Suites in south Arlington is an easy 2.5 mile drive from ATC. Call the hotel directly at 817-419-3700 to book your rooms, and be sure to mention Arlington Tennis Center to receive the special room rates.

• King room, $99
• Double Queen rooms, $109
• King Suites (two sinks and a fold out couch), $129
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Visit FUN CENTRAL on the web (www.arlington.org) for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags Over Texas and Hurricane Harbor Waterpark. See the link for additional entertainment ideas. Or, if shopping is your "bag," visit The Parks at Arlington (http://www.theparksatarlington.com/html/Index2.asp) or the open-air mall, Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience in advance! more info

Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

ATC’s stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area, and we will offer 24-hour service for tournament players during the five-day event. In addition, demo racquets are available for a small fee.

• Spectators are not allowed on courts at any time.
• No pets are allowed in the ATC proshop/building or inside the fenced area around the courts.
• Smoking is not allowed in the proshop/building or inside fenced areas.
• Alcoholic beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
• See also notes below.
• Thanks for your cooperation.

Water coolers are not on placed on ATC courts. However, free cups, are available in the proshop, and a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio. In addition, players are welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop. Players may also bring their own water jugs on court. Alternates sites do not have water on the courts.

Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or in the Tournament room. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.

• We ask that all players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment.
• All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens.
• Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well.
• Thank you for your cooperation.

Videotaping by individuals is allowed only for personal use. Videotaping and photography of players other than for those who are related to the person taking the photograph is prohibited.