Tournament Reports
Alternates By Event (Girls) 5-14-11 Alternates By Event (Boys) 5-14-11
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TOURNAMENT EVALUATION
Please take a moment to complete the 2011 Tournament Evaluation.
We appreciate your feedback!
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Sportsmanship Winners
Congratulations to Erica Oosterhout from Tampa, FL. on being selected to receive the sportsmanship award at the G14 National Open in Macon.
Congratulations to Christopher Yun from Marietta, GA.on being selected to receive the sportsmanship award at the B14 National Open in Macon.
Both players were chosen by the tournament committee for displaying outstanding sportsmanship on and off the court.
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Rain Delay Saturday 1:45 pm
All Matches in progress have been delayed until 2:30 pm. Boys doubles 3/4 Playoff should report at 2:30pm. Girls doubles final will follow completion of singles match between Chloe Ouellet-Pizer and Mia Horvit.
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Doubles Finals and 3/4 Playoff
Finals and 3/4 Playoff matches are scheduled as not before noon on Monday. Times will be determined after the 8 am Consolation matches are completed.
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Rain Delay 2:45pm Saturday
We are in a rain delay. All SINGLES MATCHES on court or remaining matches are to report back to JDS at 4pm. Help with squeegying would be appreciated. Doubles scheduled at 3 will now be at 5 pm. Doubles scheduled at 4 will be scheduled at 6 pm. We will only play one round of doubles today.
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Weather Delay 8am
Courts are drying but are not playable at this time. We are will delay all SINGLES matches 1 hour from original match times for all day. DOUBLES times will be as posted unless further delays occur.
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Weather Issues 6:45am
The courts are wet at this time but it is not raining. We would appreciate help squeegying courts so that we can play at 8 am as scheduled. More rain is expected around 10:45. Thanks for your help!
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JOHN DREW SMITH TENNIS CENTER MAIN SITE
JOHN DREW SMITH TENNIS CENTER
3280 N. Ingle Place
Macon, Georgia 31210
cOURTS OPEN AT 6:30AM
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
Please contact the tournament by emal (maconten@bellsouth.net) you and your doubles partner. If you signed up on line with a partner due to a glich the computer did not put the partners together. So both players need to contact the tournament. If you look on the competitors list under doubles on the front page and the partners are together that means those players contacted me and I put them together. I try and update that list through out the day. Thanks Donna
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SEEDING FOR SINGLES AND DOUBLES
Please read the criteria for seeding in singles and doubles. Go to the link where it states more info. that is the link, it should explain the seeding for the National Opens.
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REGISTRATION HOURS
All players must register for the tournament prior to playing their first match. Registration will take place only at John Drew Smith Tennis Center. Registration hours are Friday, May 13th from 4 - 6:30 pm EST or Saturday,May 14th from 7AM-10AM EST. After the initial registration, players should check-in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled match at the assigned site. When a player checks in, it means that they are ready to play.
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STRAWBERRIES WILL BE SERVED
STRAWBERRIES WILL BE SERVED AT 11:00AM ON SATURDAY (5-14) TO EVERYONE
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USTA Release Form
The USTA Release and USTA Medical Release Form will available at the end of the confirmation email received after the player has been accepted into the tournament. This email should be printed by the player, signed by the parent or guardian and brought to the tournament at check-in.
Alternates gaining entry after the selection has taken place will also need to turn in a signed USTA Release and USTA Medical Release Form at check-in.
Note: The USTA Release and USTA Medical Release Form must be received prior to playing in the tournament.
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DOUBLES SELECTION PROCESS
Please go to the link and it will explain the selection process for doubles
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DOUBLES PARTNERS
Confirmation of the doubles team is mandatory
We do NOT partner players.
It is your job to find a partner, confirm the partnership, and then let us know via e-mail (maconten@bellsouth.net)
We need confirmation from both players.
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DOUBLES
Doubles
Singles players and Singles Alternates are eligible to play Doubles in this tournament.
Doubles draw is limited to 32 players (16 teams).
For players not already in Doubles, sign up will be held on Friday evening, May 13, and continue through Saturday, May 14, 9:00 AM.
Players may also enter doubles on-line at the time of registration.
Doubles is single elimination, with awards for First, Second, Third and Fourth place. Note: A Playoff for 3/4 is required in Doubles.
Draws will be made and posted by 12:00 PM on Saturday, May 14, with play beginning Saturday afternoon.
Two rounds of Doubles may be scheduled Saturday evening. No more than two rounds of Doubles will be played each day until Doubles are completed.
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About the National Open PLEASE REVIEW
Please note that changes were made, effective January 1, 2011, regarding National Open Championships. We encourage you to visit the USTA's Junior Competition information site to learn about the changes. The 2011 USTA National Open Boys' & Girls’ 14s is sanctioned by the USTA Youth Competition and Training Committee. This tournament is also included on the National Junior Tournament Schedule. It is a Level 2 event. For full information, visit USTA's Junior Competition Player Information (National Opens). Note that beginning in 2011, this event is a three-day tournament, and a 32-draw.
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FORMAT
The format for Singles will be best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring, in the Main draw, with a full feed-in through the quarter-finals.
Consolation is required. The format for Consolation will be best of three sets, with a 10-point Match Tie-break in lieu of third set.
Singles Consolation under the new regulations require that Consolation end with the Semi Final round (no Consolation Final will be played).
The format for Doubles single elimination, 8-game prosets, regular scoring, with a Match Tie-break (10-point) at eight-all.
Formats may be adjusted due to weather.
Both Singles and Doubles will require a 3/4 Playoff in the Main Draw.
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Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals
A player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament.
To withdraw after the tournament begins, players must see the Referee to give the reason for the withdrawal.
Refunds
A player accepted into the main draw of this tournament who subsequently withdraws for any reason will not receive a refund.
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NEW RULES
When using a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of the full 3rd set, there will be a mandatory 3 minute break. Coaching will be allowed on court during this break.
Line calls changed from "out" to "in" no longer result in a let. The player who made the incorrect call now loses the point regardless of their subsequent shot.
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
If you are on the alternate list, but have not been admitted by late Friday, May 21, you can be an on-site alternate at John Drew Smith Tennis Center. Alternates will sign in at the tournament desk with the referee. If a default or withdrawal creates a vacancy in the draw, the alternate who has signed in and is highest on the alternate list will fill the vacancy. Alternates may play doubles even if they are not admitted to singles.
The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the players check in.
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Official Ball
Wilson US Open balls are provided by the USTA and are the official ball of this tournament. Players will be provided with three balls for each match, with new balls for third sets.
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HIGH-TECH TENNIS VIDEOS
HIGH-TECH TENNIS will be onsite for the ENTIRE tournament to offer their very popular Match Play and College Recruit Videos, as well as their newest service: Match Highlights ONLINE. They also have new shipping options for their videos so be sure to find out what’s NEW at HIGH-TECH TENNIS! Danny and Julie provide a wonderful video service to tournament players and they always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike. It’s time for you to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS! What an EXCELLENT teaching tool – and a wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime! Please visit www.high-techtennis.com for more info, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets (video@high-techtennis.com or 678.640.2723) to reserve your match time. They have TEN digital camcorders and their services are very popular…FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED… more info
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Site Information
All Matches are scheduled to be played at John Drew Smith Tennnis Center.
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HOTEL
Hotel go to the link and find hotel information
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GROUP OR PRIVATE WARM UP DRILLS
Warm drills available before your match. Go to the direct link for more information.
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Tournament Entry
DO NOT MISS THE ONLINE ENTRY DEADLINE - Please note the online entry of 12:00 NOON deadline is Eastern Standard Time.
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COMPETITOR LIST & ALTERNATES LIST
The "Competitor" list should be available early next week, (with in 5 day of the registration deadline.)
The ordered "Alternate" list will be posted a day after the "Competitor" list is published.
Late entrants will be placed at the end of the "Alternate" list in order of receipt.
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SELECTION PROCESS
Click on more info below and it will take you to the web site which explains the selection process.
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DRAW SIZES
Singles a 32 draw, Doubles a 16 draw.
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PLAYERS MEETING
There will be a 15-20 minute players' meeting at the main site John Drew Smith Tennis Center Friday, May 13th @ 6:30 PM EST.
All players and parents are encouraged to attend.
Players unable to attend must come to John Drew Smith Tennis Center at least one hour before their first match to check in.
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The NSL for selection will be published on 4/13/10 and for
seeding on 5/4/10.
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, April 14, 2011 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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