CTA Midcourt Cup - Junior NC L3

Alternates by Event - Tue 2/28

All draws have been posted. Please remember that it is the player's responsibility to know your match times. First match times will not change. MATCH TIMES FOR LATER ROUNDS MAY CHANGE between now and the day of the tournament. Please double check match times prior the weekend.

ALL PLAYERS MUST CHECK IN at their match site at least 30 minutes prior to their first scheduled match. Please note that Boy's and Girl's 12s will be playing at Providence High School (PHS) on Saturday. To expedite check-in, please come prepared with the MANDATORY USTA Medical Release form completed signed by each player's parent/guardian.

USTA requires a medical release signed by the parent or guardian for every player prior to their first match. Please download, complete, and bring signed form to expedite player check-in. No player will be allowed on court without this form. Click on 'more info' to access a copy of this form. more info

Withdrawals prior to the entry deadline is the player's responsibility using TennisLink online. Anyone who withdraws after the registration deadline should email tournaments@charlottetennisassociation.com stating name, division, USTA number, and reason for withdrawal. Please call the Tournament Director or Referee AND send an email in the event of any withdrawals once the tournament begins.

In an attempt to make this an enjoyable trip for our out of town players and their parents and coaches, we have blocked rooms at a discounted rate of $124.00 per night at the Residence Inn Charlotte Southwark (6030 Piedmont Row Drive South,Charlotte, NC 28210). Please use the link provided to make your reservations, or be sure to state that you are with the Charlotte Tennis Association to receive the special rate.
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This tournament is considered an Green L1 event for 10U players. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression and the quest for stars and trophies. Please click on the following link: more info

Each draw will be limited to 16 players with an Feed in thru Quarterfinals (FICQ) and a 3/4 playoff.

Players were selected based on the NC standing list published February 14. Players must have some standing points in order to be considered to compete in a NC L3 tournament. If players do not have a standing, they should compete in a NC L5 event. The names of players who have been selected appear as “Competitors.” after the tournament deadline when selections are made. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.

Play will be on Saturday and Sunday only for this tournament.

No player will be allowed to compete in the tournament unless this form is filled out. Please turn in prior to first match. more info

In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete in this event abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Thank you! more info

In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. With an award sponsored by the Queen City Tennis Shop, the CTA will recognize a boy/girl from this tournament who exemplifies the qualities of a true sportsman and competitor.

The Park Road Park is the tournament headquarters site. Directions to Park Road Park and auxiliary sites are listed below. Please note the abbreviations that will be used on the schedules to indicate the match site.

6220 Park Road, Charlotte, NC: From Jeff Adams, turn left out of the parking lot onto Tyvola Road. Follow Tyvola (over I-77) to Park Road. Turn right onto Park Road. Tennis courts are on the left just before the next intersection. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest.
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1800 Pineville-Matthews Road, Charlotte, NC. Click on "more info" to link to Mapquest: B12s and G12s
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Draws will be posted by end of day on Wednesday, March 1. Draws are subject to change and it is the player's responsibility to check their first match times as well as their later round match times.

16 players will be selected for each event by the most up to date USTA NC standings (see Selection Process headline). Players must have a USTA NC Standing to participate in this event. The format will be a Feed In Consolation through the Quarters with a 3/4 playoff. The Feed-In Consolation will play through the Semifinals. The best two out of three sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set will be played for all Boys and Girls 12s - 18s.

Consolation finals will not be played out, except for draws with only six to eight players. Draws with five or less players will play a round robin.

For Boys and Girls 10s, the required scoring format for singles shall be the best of three short sets (first to four games and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven points and win by two) for the third set. Play will be on a standard 78' court with green low compression balls.

Awards will be presented to the winner, finalist, third and fourth place in each event.

The CTA will use Wilson tennis balls for this tournament. Please note that 10s will be playing with the green low compression ball.

In accordance with USTA NC requirements, all players must register online prior to the deadline and late entries will not be accepted.

In accordance with USTA NC requirements, all players must register online prior to the deadline and late entries will not be accepted.