SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
ASHLEY KITCHEN OF HILTON HEAD, SC 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.
Thanks to each player, parent and coach for making this tournament a pleasure to host.
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>WEATHER UPDATE
FEBRUARY 15, 7:00 am.. TOURNAMENT IS ON SCHEDULE..
IF YOU NEED ANY MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CALL SUSAN TOLER AT 601-209-3096
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
DOUBLES SIGN UP CLOSES AT 3:00 PM SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 13.
1ST ROUND OF DOUBLES WILL BE PLAYED AFTER SINGLES ON SATURDAY
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HOST HOTEL
Cabot Lodge Jackson North *****HOST HOTEL***** Girls' National rate - $89 + tax
120 Dyess Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
Direct: (601)957-0757
Toll Free: (800)342-2268
Rooms blocked for Girls National tournament February 12-17, 2010. Completely renovated with all New Rooms
Tournament hotel reservations can be made at Cabot Lodge Jackson North
I-55 at County Line Road near Northpark Mall and many restaurants
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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 to registration Friday night 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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REGISTRATION
All players must register for the tournament prior to playing their first match. Registration will take place only at Ridgeland Tennis Center, 201 A McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Registration hours are Friday, February 12 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 PRACTUCE COURTS
All matches will be played on the 17 hard courts at Ridgeland Tennis Center.
The facility opens at 6:30 AM each day. Courts are available for warm-up until 7:30 am . (first come)
Practice courts wiill also be available at 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 at the tournament site when play begins.
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WITHDRAWALS
Prior to the entry deadline, withdrawals should be done on-line. Your credit card will not be charged if withdrawal is made before the deadline.
After the deadline withdrawal notification must be done via e-mail or fax. For refund information, please read "REFUND POLICY" below.
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REFUND POLICY
A player accepted into the main draw of this tournament will receive a refund if:
The player withdraws at least 7 days prior to the starting time of the event, and
The Tournament Committee receives written verification no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament that the withdrawal is for injury, illness, or personal emergency, and
The tournament referee determines the verification to be legimate.
In all other cases, a refund is not required.
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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. 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 13, 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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PLAYER MEETING
There will not be a players' meeting..
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ENTRY INFORMATION
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 the 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.
DRAW IS LIMITED TO 64 PLAYERS.
Entries must be submitted by NOON Thursday, January 14, 2010. Only USTA members can register online. For entry use the USTA Registration System.(Tournament ID # 703814110) 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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PLAYER SELECTION TYPE
8 players are selected for each site from the most recent National Standings List of the next lower age division and 56 players are selected for each site from the age division of the event
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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 14, 2010 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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