Tornado Classic State Championships-KY L3-STA L4

Seeding will be based on USTA Kentucky Seeding Procedures. For STA L4 tournaments, it's auto seed based on Southern standings and players playing up 1 age group are tripled if in the top 100, then placed in the seed list if they are above other kids after tripling number. Seeds will be made using Southern rankings as of September 10th, 2012. See Page 71 of 2012 FAC for more information by clicking on the link. more info

Please check the competitor lists. All doubles pairings have been made. Some doubles matches will be played beginning Friday night and first thing Saturday morning.

There will be a run this Saturday through the Park which will challenge our parking for the tournament. From 7:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m., the front gates will be open allowing us entry and parking at the tennis courts. After 8:30, the front gates will be closed and players will need to park at the Cherry Civic Center parking lot located in front of the tennis courts at 2701 Park Avenue Paducah, KY 42001. The gates will reopen around 1:00 p.m. Sorry for any inconvenience.

Drury Suites, 2930 JAMES-SANDERS BLVD PADUCAH, KY 42001 Phone: (270) 441-0024
$79.99 (up to 4 people per room) Free Full Hot Breakfast, Free hot evening food and soft drinks (plus .53 beer, wine, or cocktails), Free afternoon popcorn and soft drinks, Free Wireless Internet, Free Long Distance, Indoor Pool and hot tub, walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Pear Tree Inn Paducah 5006 Hinkleville Road Paducah, KY 42001 Telephone: (270) 442-4500 $59.99 (up to 4 people per room) Free Continental breakfast with waffles, Free popcorn, free wireless internet, and free long distance. Walking distance to restaurants and shops.

Thrifty Inn: $49.99 (up to 4 people per room) Free continental breakfast, free wireless internet, Walking distance to restaurants and shops.

All pricing subject to applicable taxes.
Mention the Tornado Classic Tennis Tournament. more info

Days Inn $52.99 All pricing subject to applicable taxes. Mention the Tornado Classic Tennis Tournament.

PLEASE VERIFY YOUR FIRST MATCH TIMES!! We will post both DOUBLES and SINGLES Match times. DOUBLES will likely start first. Check the Future Match Info Report as well as the draws for the most up to date information.

PLEASE email questions to the tournament director at the above email address. BEFORE you ask, please read through our site detail. Thank you.

Please check in 30 minutes prior to your match time. You will start early if courts come available. You are responsible for making sure you know your match times, verify with the desk after completion of your matches in case of changes.

Bring your completed medical release form with you to your first match. All players will recieve a player packet as well as a tournament t-shirt. Let's Play tennis.

There will be no refunds for any withdrawals after the tournament seeds have been posted.

Address: 2400 Washington St., Paducah, Kentucky 42003
Courts are on the back left side of the high school. They back up to the football stadium. Turn on Otis Dinning Dr. if in front of school. Can also turn on Polk St. See mapquest link. more info

Paducah Tilghman High School (Abbrev: PTHS) - Chad Gamble Tennis Courts

Lone Oak Tennis Center (Abbrev: LOTC)

Noble Park Tennis Courts (Abbrev: NP)

In case of rain sites - Rowton Indoor Tennis Center & Country Club of Paducah

Stringing is available at the Rowton Indoor Tennis Center 270-444-8363 (Emerg#270-519-0098)
Overnight service is available and in some cases same day if brought in early. more info

Balls and/or ball machine may be available for workout at the indoor tennis center on a first come/first serve basis. Contact the Indoor Tennis Center for availability and pricing. 270-444-8363. For available professionals, please contact center to check availability. more info

400 Lakeshore Dr., Paducah, Ky 42001 click on link for mapquest more info

2915 Park Avenue, Paducah, KY click on link for mapquest more info

Paul Rowton Indoor Tennis Center is approximately 1 mile from Kentucky Oaks Mall (and the Drury Hotels) off of I-24 (Exit #4) For directions from Paducah Tilghman High School, clink on the link. more info

NOTE - Mapquest has this Road as Turnberry Road (not Drive). The entrance to the indoor courts is off of New Holt Road, takes you to clubhouse and indoor courts. 554-7065 if you need assistance at CCP Tennis Center. Their address is 6500 Turnberry. Click Link to see a Map. more info

Special thanks to our Sponsors of the Tornado Classic for their generosity:

The Cappock Family
The Golightly Family
Lisa Chaney Lasher, M.D. and Amanda Wagner, M.D.
Chambers Roofing
Energy Fitness
ColdStone Creamery
McDonald's
Bryant Law Center
Paducah Bank
US Bank

If play goes indoors, there will be a $10 per player charge per day, that must be paid to assist in the cost of court time.

The Raise a Racquet Foundation is USTA Kentucky's endowment fund dedicated to improving lives through tennis and education. Players may receive funding from the Raise a Racquet Foundation to assist in the development of their game (such as: lessons, clinics, JTT Registration, and tournament fees). Applications are reviewed by a volunteer committee and are kept strictly confidential.

Click “More Info” for the Raise a Racquet Foundation application.

Additionally, for those that are blessed more than the average, Raise a Racquet Foundation is always looking for donations to help us fund those needing financial assistance. Please mail in your donation today.
USTA Kentucky Endowment Fund 8900 Greeneway Commons Place, #101 Louisville, KY 40220 502-491-1290 more info

The following rule changes will take place for all USTA Sanctioned Tournaments beginning in 2011:
•All matches with a full 3rd set receive a 10 minute break before starting the 3rd set (this change gives the 10 minute break to the 18 & Under Division)
•When playing a Match Tiebreak in Lieu of the 3rd Set, players receive a 3 minute break where coaching is allowed.
Suggestions: The players should stay on the court during this time and coaching should be done through the fence.
Note: If a player is not back to the court and ready to play after the 3 minute break, the player is defaulted from the match (this stems from the rule that if you are late after a break, the player receives a game penalty)
Note: If a player goes to the restroom during the break, he/she is granted extra time. The opponent can receive coaching throughout the entire break if the player who is going to the bathroom is believed to be receiving coaching.

•A player loses the point if he/she reverses the call from “out” to “in”.

For more information on the Rules of Tennis, click “More Info” to see the 2012 Friend at Court .
To view the USTA Kentucky Junior Tournament Rules and Regulations, click “More Info” more info

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Beginning January 1, 2011, ALL 10 & Under tournament play in Kentucky (and Southern Section) will use the QuickStart Tennis Play Format. The following are mandatory parameters for all play in 10 & Under tournaments:
•Racket—up to 25 inches in length
•Ball—Orange Low Compression Ball
•Court—60’*21’ for singles, 60’*27’ for doubles
•Scoring—Singles—2 short sets to 4 games. At 4-4, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played. In lieu of a 3rd set, a Set Tiebreak (first to 7, win by 2) is played to determine the winner of the match. Doubles—1 set to 6 games. If the score reaches 6-6, a Set Tiebreak is played (first to 7, win by 2)
All 10s tournaments, including the Creason and Southern Closed, will use the parameters listed above. Players should be able to keep score, call their lines, and, ultimately, complete the match without a permanent court monitor.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding.
For more information on 10 & Under Tennis, log on to www.10andundertennis.com or contact USTA Kentucky at 1-888-582-8674. more info