Tournament Reports
Girls Alternates Boys Alternates
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***NEW INFO***
Doubles draws and times have been posted.
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ITA EVENTS
We will be hosting an ITA event here at Lagoon starting Saturday, July 10 and there will be one beginning on Friday, July 23 in Tuscaloosa, AL. Here are the links for those who are interested:
ITA Lagoon Park
ITA University of Alabama
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ALTERNATE WITHDRAWALS
Players on the Alternates list choosing to play in another tournament, please be sure to send an email withdrawing from this tournament before entering another.
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DOUBLES PARTNERS
All players entered in the doubles draw* need to send an email indicating who they will be playing with as soon as possible so that we may pair them appropriately.
Any players without a partner who would wish to be paired randomly please let us know by email so that we can add you to a list.
If your name is on the doubles list without a partner and you have not asked to be paired at random, you will be removed from the list Monday 6/30 @ 3:30 PM.
*NOTE: Any player entered in the singles draw is eligible to play doubles even if they are not currently entered into the doubles event.
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DIRECTIONS TO TOURNAMENT SITES
Lagoon Park Tennis Center (LTC)
O'Connor Tennis Center (OTC)
Alabama State University (ASU)
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PRACTICE COURTS
4 practice courts will be available all day during the tournament starting at 6:30 AM at O'Connor Tennis Center.
Courts will also be available at the main site, Lagoon Park Tennis Center, from 6:30 AM until 7:30 AM.
12 practice courts will be available at Alabama State University all day during the tournament.
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HITTING LESSONS
Hitting lessons / private lessons are available. Cost: $44 per hour, $33 per 45 min, $24 per 30 min. Call 334-240-4051 for more information and availability. First come first serve.
We also have another site, O'Connor Tennis Center (334-240-4884), for players to practice or warm-up. First come first serve.
All 8:00 A.M. matches will have access to a court at Lagoon Park until 7:30 each morning.
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HOST HOTELS
Listed below are the hotels that help run our tennis events. PLEASE IF AT ALL POSSIBLE USE THESE HOTELS AND BE SURE TO ASK FOR THE LAGOON PARK TENNIS RATE. Their willingness to help sponsor our tournaments make this event possible. We thank you in advance for using them during your stay in Montgomery.
HILTON GARDEN INN MONTGOMERY EAST
1600 Interstate Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone:334-272-2225
Rate: $79.00+ tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK
Additional Info: Each Hilton Garden Inn guestroom at our hotel in Montgomery, AL has an in-room hospitality center with a microwave, refrigerator, and coffeemaker, two dual line phones with voicemail and data ports. Guestrooms at the Hilton Garden Inn East Montgomery hotel have a large work desk with desk level outlets, ergonomic chair, On Command® video, complimentary HBO® and USA Today® each weekday morning. Alabama guests will enjoy our heated outdoor pool, whirlpool, fitness center and 24-hour complimentary business center.
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SPRINGHILL SUITES BY MARRIOTT
1201 Towneplace Drive
Montgomery, AL 36106
Phone:(334) 409-9999
Rate: $69.00 + tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK TENNIS
Additional Info: : Hot and cold complimentary breakfast to start your day. Each suite features a pantry area with a small refrigerator, microwave and coffeemaker. High speed internet and voice mail is provided. Take advantage of our indoor swimming pool or relax in the whirlpool spa. We also offer same day dry cleaning service (Mon-Fri) and on-site laundry facilities.
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HOMEWOOD SUITES BY HILTON
1800 Interstate Park Drive
Montgomery, AL 36109
Phone: 334-272-3010
Rate: $89.00 + tax
PLEASE STATE YOU ARE WITH THE TOURNAMENT AT LAGOON PARK
Additional Info:At our Homewood Suites hotel in Montgomery, Alabama, guests have the choice of a studio, one, and two-bedroom hotel suites, each of which offers the ideal space to work, entertain or just relax. Our suites offer well-appointed accommodations with a host of amenities that are designed to make guests feel as comfortable as possible. In our suites, you'll enjoy the luxuries of: high-speed Internet access, fully-equipped kitchen with refrigerator, dishwasher and microwave, two televisions with DVD players and premium channels, two telephones with data ports, and a separate living area with full-size sleeper sofa.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this form completed with you of fax it to us @ (334)240-4060. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release:
Medical Release
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FACILITY RULES
Players participating in the tennis tournament are required to abide by these facility rules of behavior on and off the court in addition to The Code. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of players.
No use of any “?uck” word (i.e. “suck”) either spoken or spelled.
No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. “Oh my God”, “Jesus”, “Christ”, “God”) either spoken or spelled.
No use of “freaking” or “frigging” or “fricking” or variations of such either spoken or spelled.
No smoking anywhere on the premises. Premises included parking lots, bathrooms and anywhere outside within 30 feet of a tennis court.
Verbal rules apply to any . We have officials on site that are fluent in many s.
ANYONE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CODE VIOLATION.
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FACEBOOK PAGE
We have created a Facebook group to help players network and find doubles partners. Please log into your Facebook account and then click the "more info" link to take you to the group page.
more info
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
Mandatory check-in Friday July the 2nd from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. for all players will be held at Lagoon Park Tennis Center. Refreshments will be served. Play will begin the following day.
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OFFICIAL BALL
Wilson balls are the official ball of the USTA National Open
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For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 2
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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.
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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, June 3, 2010 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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