Sardis Junior Fall Championships NC L4

All Players may start checking in at 3:30 pm at Sardis Swim Club on Friday (even if you play on Saturday). All players please check in at least 30 minutes prior to your first match. The tournament is played at two sites: Sardis (SAR) and East Mecklenburg High School (EM). EAST MECK Location participants ONLY NEED TO CHECK IN AT SARDIS FOR YOUR FIRST MATCH.

PLEASE REMEMBER: IT IS THE PLAYER'S (PARENT'S) RESPONSIBILITY TO CONTINUE TO CHECK THE DRAWS FOR CHANGES. THERE MAY BE A REASON TO CHANGE DATES/TIMES/LOCATIONS OF MATCHES AND THOSE CHANGES WILL BE MADE ON THE TOURNAMENT WEBSITE. WE WILL ALSO UPDATE THE MAIN TOURNAMENT PHONE NUMBER WITH ANY IMPORTANT UPDATES. (704) 367-4980X1

QuickStart 8 and under round robin play will be on Saturday, October 9. check in at 11:00 AM. Round Robin to begin right after everyone has checked in. Played at the Sardis Location. We anticipate the tournament lasting 1 to 2 hours.

From Sardis Swim turn right out of club on Thermal rd. Travel ~1 mile and turn left at the first light onto Monroe rd. Travel ~1/2 mile and turn left at your second light into the school parking lot. Travel straight ahead to courts.

MEDICAL FORM AVAILABLE AT SIGN IN FOR A FEE OF $1.00........ The Medical Release Form is required by USTA Southern Section. The Medical Release must be signed by a parent or guardian. Please be sure to provide a telephone number where you can be reachded during the tournament. A signed form is extremely important in the event your child may need emergency medical assistance and you are not at the court site. Please download and bring with you to registration otherwise the form must be completed at registration. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form. more info

NEW FOR NC PLAYERS ONLY!! Junior Suspension Points for Failure to Complete a Tournament for NC players!! The number of players not completing all matches in a tournament is very high. There are numerous withdrawals once the draws are posted, and many walkovers in the consolation rounds. Although the penalty below is minor, those who consistently fail to complete a tournament will understand this is not acceptable. Failure to play a match is not fair to opponents, costly to an opponent, and not good sportsmanship. Because the NCTA realizes the importance of school to the players, a school exempt clause is included. (passed by NCTA Board 10/09) 1. After the tournament online deadline, failure for a NC junior player to complete a tournament for ANY reason other than retirement during a match due to injury = 1 Point. 2. Players may receive 1 point for main draw, 1 point for consolation and 1 point for doubles = 3 Points. 3. Points are cumulative in the Junior Suspension points system. 4. A notification letter is sent at 6 points. 5. A three month suspension will occur when 10 points are reached. Appeals at 10 points can be made to the grievance chairperson. Inclusion under Unsportsmanlike Conduct in the junior Suspension points tab. 6. To be exempt from the above, a player must notify the Tournament Director immediately at the conclusion of his/her Sunday play that they will be attending school, and will not be participating in play on Monday. The Tournament Director will send a list of those players who have requested this exemption to NC Tennis.

All withdrawals after entries close must both be sent in writing by e-mail to John@TrimpTennis.com and by phone to the tournament director (704-367-4980x1) once the tournament has started. Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be refunded the entry fee.