USTA MV B18 Futures #1

Congratulations to Jacob Kauppila for being our Sportsmanship winner!!!

LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS TOURNAMENT.

Please note: Due to the overwhelming concern with missed class time, the Junior Competition Committee has voted to eliminate doubles from indoor futures events only. Doubles will not be offered at this event and you can expect match times to begin around noon


WARM UP COURTS: Friday morning starting at 8AM we will have a minimum 3 courts available for warm-up; at 12:00 noon we will have 8 courts available. First Matches at 12:30PM.
Saturday 2 cts available at 7:30AM, 4 cts at 9AM, and 6 cts at 10:00am. First Saturday match starts at 10:30AM.
If you are interested in an earlier court time for warm-up or a warm-up($$) with Aspen's teaching pros please send an e-mail to the tournament director. There might be a few open courts throughout the day to warm-up, please communicate with your tournament director to get a warm-up court. The only guaranteed warm-up court times are listed above. If you would like a warm-up court for Thursday evening please contact Aspen directly at (515) 278-2582.

HOST HOTELS: Sleep Inn: (515) 270-2424; Wildwood Lodge: (515) 222-9876. Mention "the Aspen rate" when calling.

COMMUNICATION: If you have questions, please e-mail before calling unless it's an emergency. When e-mailing please put your subject line as "USTA MV B18 February Futures"
Match Format:
Singles: Best of three tie break sets with a ten point tiebreak in lieu of the third

DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER. Online registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before the entry deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the USTA MV Junior Competition Program Manager at chambers@movalley.usta.com or 913.322.4832 BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. If calling, be sure to leave a voicemail. The time stamp on the email or the voicemail needs to be BEFORE the entry deadline.

If you are not sure you have registered correctly, you may check your registration two different ways:
1. Check your confirmation email sent to you by TennisLink. The email will indicate which events you are registered for. There will be an "s" next to the age division to indicate registration for singles
2. Check the "Applicants" tab on the tournament homepage. Next to your name you will see the event(s) and division(s) for which you have successfully registered.

Point Level - Section Level 3

Draw Size - The singles draw is limited to 32 players.

Selection-Players are selected into the tournament in the following order:
1. District Endorsement (Please check with your district for their endorsement process)
2. At Large: The remaining spots are selected based off the most recent MV Standings List published before the draws are made

Entering Multiple Age Divisions - For tournaments with limited draw sizes, players may register online before the entry deadline for 2 age divisions. Unless otherwise notified at chambers@movalley.usta.com, the player will be placed in the older age division should the player qualify for both divisions. If the player does not qualify for either division, the player will be placed on the alternates list of the older age division. The player will be removed from the alternates list from the age division in which they were not selected. Players can only be on the alternates list for one division.



Withdraws and Refunds - Before the Entry Deadline: Withdrawals done before entries close need to be done through the online registration process. Click on the "Withdraw" link in the Edit Registration box to the left to complete. Your credit card will not be charged. Click on the "Locate Confirmation Number" link if you have misplaced the confirmation number.

After the Entry Deadline: Withdrawals done after entries close need to be emailed to the tournament director at the address above. Refunds are not given for withdraws that happen in the 6 days before the start of the event. Written verification must be provided by a medical professional by the last scheduled day of the tournament for a withdrawal due to illness or injury. A written notice of the situation must be provided by the last scheduled day of the tournament for a withdrawal due to personal circumstance/emergency. The tournament committee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance/emergency. Failure to provide documentation will result in Suspension Points.

On-Site Alternates - Players who applied for entry into the tournament but were not accepted into the draw may choose to be an on-site alternate. On-site alternates will be listed in the order in which their names appear on the USTA MV Standing List that was used for selection. On-Site alternates MUST be on site for the first round of play in the age division for which they are an on-site alternate. Please contact the tournament director for further instructions.

Sportsmanship: The Missouri Valley recognizes good sportsmanship at our events. At the conclusion of each event the tournament director selects one boy and one girl in each age division as a good sportsman. These players will be recognized on the tournament homepage and will also receive a $25 gift card to Tennis Warehouse.

Tennis Warehouse Discount: http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=ustamv


The section is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments. As a player, please show your consideration and appreciation while a guest during the tournament.

Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, February 10, 2015 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 400003315 from the searchable schedule homepage.

Division and Draw Type Abbreviations Legend

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