USTA National Selection Tournament- February

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Thank you to all the players who participated in the USTA Boy's & Girls' 18s National Selection Tournament at Arlington Tennis Center this past weekend! We truly appreciate you visiting us and playing in the event. Final results are now posted. Good luck to everyone in your next tournament. Check out the winners' photos on ATC's Facebook page!
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Congratulations to Ivana Corley (Albuquerque, NM / Southwest) and Casey Ross (Littleton CO / Intermountain) for being selected to receive the Sportsmanship awards for this tournament. Both Ivana and Casey displayed great, spirited attitudes on court toward their opponents, positive focus on their own game, and outstanding, fun behavior off court that included interaction with other players and tournament staff. Way to go, Ivana and Casey! See ATC's Facebook page for photos.
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The Monday weather forecast is great! If any delays occur, we will post the information on this website, and on the Program Information Line, 817-459-6166, by 7:30 AM, and update as needed.

Sunday results have been updated. Good luck Monday!

Courts at ATC ready to play with no delays. If any delays develop, the information will be posted on this website, as well as stated on the program information line, 817-459-6166. Good luck, today and happy Valentine's Day!

Saturday results are now posted. Good luck Sunday!

Doubles draws are now posted.

Results will be posted throughout the weekend, as they are available. Good luck to everyone!

As of Friday 8:00 PM, we have one team position available in both the B&G Doubles as well as one additional spot for a player to complete a team in B18. If the spots are still opening on Saturday morning (see the website) and you want to play Doubles, consider being an on-site alternate for Doubles.

Tournament Check-in:
Tournament check-in is Friday, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM, at Arlington Tennis Center in the proshop. We encourage all players to check in Friday night! PLAYERS MUST CHECK THEMSELVES IN FOR THE TOURNAMENT (not parents, coaches, etc.). Players may also check in for the tournament 30 minutes prior to their first match. At tournament check-in, players will receive important tournament information, copies of the singles draws, tournament gifts, a special T-shirt and other “goodies," as well as confirm contact information and turn in player release forms. Checking in for the Tournament to receive player information is NOT checking in for your match.

USTA Release:
All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in. See link.

On-Site Alternates:
- ON-SITE ALTERNATES (OSAs) MUST BE ON SITE TO SIGN IN. REMOTE 'SIGNING IN' IS NOT ALLOWED.
- Singles: On-site Alternates (OSAs) may check in at the tournament desk on Saturday, February 13, after 7:30 AM, but no later than 8:00 AM, at the tournament desk located in the proshop at Arlington Tennis Center.
- Acceptance of Alternates in the tournament will be based on the original ordered list of Alternates, not a later NSL or the order in which the OSAs sign in.
- Players who sign in as on OSA, but who are not on the original ordered Alternate list, and who have not previously requested to be a Late Entrant, will be ordered by lot and placed as a Late Entrant.
- If accepted, OSAs may be admitted into the Singles main draw to replace withdrawing players or players who have received a bye until the completion of the first round of play.

Doubles:
Players who are in Singles, and who did not register for Doubles may email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 7:30 PM (CST) on Friday, February 12, and they will be placed in Doubles, and per regulation, depending on available spots. Players may also sign in for Doubles on site at Player check-in on Friday night, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM. Partnering for players who do not have a partner, as well as seeding, will be done Friday night, and draws will be done Saturday morning, which means Saturday is too late to sign up for doubles!

Withdrawals:
- All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. Withdrawals must come from players or parents, not coaches, with a bona fide reason stated. Players must also specify if they are withdrawing from Singles, Doubles, or both.
- Players may not withdraw from one site in order to gain acceptance to another site. Withdrawing players will be replaced with the highest available alternate, prior to the first match.
- Withdrawals after 12:00 PM on Friday, February 12 (including after the tournament begins), must speak with the Referee AND follow up in writing with an email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. If the Referee is not available, the withdrawing player must speak with the Tournament Director. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff.
- Walkovers: Players who play a match (or matches), but who cannot continue in the tournament due to illness, injury or emergency must speak with the Referee. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff. Walkovers must be followed up in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov.
- See USTA's Junior Competition Information for more details: http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/WithdrawalsEntryFeeRefunds/

Sites / Practice Courts:
All matches are tentatively planned to be played at Arlington Tennis Center. Practice Courts:
- No courts will be available at ATC for practice on Friday, February 12, until after 5:30 PM due to a high school tournament. Practice courts will be available on a first come, first serve basis at one of the area park or high school courts (see map link under 'Practice Courts' section).
- All courts at ATC are available for practice each day, starting at 7:00 AM, until matches begin.
- A LIMITED number of practice courts will be available at ATC once matches begin each day. Players must check in at the front counter regarding practice courts.
- Practice courts may be reserved in half-hour, half-court increments. Contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at the ATC front counter to reserve practice courts: 817-459-6163
- In addition to practice courts at Arlington Tennis Center, area park courts are available on a first come, first served basis. Courts will also be reserved for tournament practice at a local park one mile from ATC.
- Players may arrange on court time for warm-ups with one of our staff. Contact our Customer Service Representatives at 817-459-6163 to arrange court time with one of our staff, or email atc@arlingtontx.gov.
- See link: http://arlingtontx.gov/parks/PDF/Tennis/tennis_map.pdf

Formats:
Singles:
- Main draw is best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring
- Main draw semi-final losers will playoff for 3rd/4th place, scoring is best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring
- Quarter final losers will be fed into a separate draw to play off for 5th/6th place, scoring will be two tie-break sets, with a 10-point tie-break in lieu of third set
- Main draw finals, main draw semi-finals and 3/4 playoff will be chaired
- FIC through the round of 16, and the FIC will play out the finals
- FIC is best of three sets, regular scoring, with a 10-point tie-break in lieu of third set
Doubles:
- Eight-game prosets, regular scoring, seven-point tie-break at eight games all
- Single Elimination
- Required playoff for 3rd/4th place
- Doubles final will be chaired

General (Tentative) Schedule:
- Inclement weather may require schedule adjustments
- Two-hour recovery rule will apply for players involved in singles matches with best of three full set formats
- Friday February 12: Tournament check-in in ATC proshop, 5:30-7:30 PM
- Saturday February 13: Singles begins (see draws for times) with main draw (two rounds), FIC one round, followed by Doubles first round and tentatively quarters; Player lunch (boxed turkey lunches on site at ATC) 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
- Sunday February 14: Singles main draw quarters and semis (chaired), quarter-final playoff semis, FIC round 2 and quarters, followed by Doubles quarters/semis
- Monday February 15: Singles main draw finals and 3rd/4th playoff (both chaired), quarter-final playoff finals, FIC semis and finals, followed by Doubles final (chaired) and 3rd/4th playoff

Player Lunch:
As a special treat, a boxed turkey lunch will be provided on site, free of charge for the players on the first day of the tournament, Saturday, February 13, from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm. Note: Players who have dietary preferences or requirements other than standard turkey boxed lunches may wish to visit one of the many eating establishments located near Arlington Tennis Center to purchase their lunches on Saturday.
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All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in.

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Remember to check the Alternate lists regularly for updates.

Singles draws for this tournament are now posted. Withdrawing players will be replaced with alternates, as available. Seeds may be adjusted prior to the start of the tournament if seeded players withdraw. Good luck!

The singles seeding process for this tournament is complete, and all seeds have been approved by USTA National Jr. Comp.

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As a special amenity for our players (and other guests), we will have a massage therapist on site during most of the tournament. Cost is minimal:
- Patricia Escobedo, LMT
- All major credit cards accepted (as well as cash)

CHECK THE DOUBLES DRAWS FOR YOUR NAME! TennisLink does not have a selection process for Doubles. As a result, players who registered for Doubles may not be in the event. Check for your name if you registered for Doubles, or you want to play Doubles. Eligible players should email atc@arlingtontx.gov with their request to be placed in Doubles.

Partner Requests: We can forward your email to a requested partner, but we cannot provide you with their contact information.

Players who are in Singles and who did not register for Doubles may also email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 7:30 PM (CST) on Friday, February 12, and they will be placed in doubles, depending on available spots. Players may also sign in for Doubles on site at Player check-in on Friday night, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM.


Note: Doubles partnering and seeding will be done Friday night, February 12, and Doubles draws will be done Saturday morning, which means Saturday is too late to sign up for Doubles! The Singles draws will be done Saturday, February 6. For partnering to be considered in the draw (first round avoidance), players must email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 8:00 AM (CST) on Saturday, February 6 with a partner information. After 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, first round avoidance regarding doubles partners may not be considered.

Eligibility for Doubles:
- Players accepted in Singles
- Alternates for Singles with timely entries
- Alternates for Singles as late entries.

As a reminder, players may have partnered at the time of registration, or request submit confirmed partners through 7:30 PM Friday, February 12. Advance email requests to be partnered with a specific person will be accommodated, if both partners agree and contact the Tournament Director, and both players are eligible to play in the tournament.Doubles draws will be done Friday, February 12, after 7:30 PM. Doubles Draws will be posted on the tournament website and at ATC by 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 13. Again, when making the Singles draw, efforts will be made to avoid Doubles partners playing one another in first round matches (no guarantees). However, the TD must know by 8:00 AM (CST), Saturday, February 6, who your partner will be in order for this consideration to be included.

If you have been accepted into a Regional Tournament, and you are an alternate for this National Selection Tournament, please email atc@arlingtontx.gov to let us know. We need to remove your name from our Alternate list. As a reminder, if you have committed to play in a Regional tournament, you cannot withdraw to play in a National Selection Tournament. Removal of your name from our Alternate list will be appreciated so that valuable time is not wasted contacting players who are not eligible to play, as we move through the Alternate list trying to replace withdrawing players. Thank you!

The Freeze Deadline for this tournament has now passed. For information regarding the freeze deadline, please visit USTA's Junior Competition site (Entering Two Divisions). The Freeze deadline for this tournament was today, January 28, 2015, 11:59 am EST (note time and time zone). Select link for

For information regarding entering more than one division and the freeze deadline, please visit USTA's Junior Competition site. The Freeze deadline for this tournament is January 28, 2015, 11:59 am EST (note time and time zone) for this tournament.

The ordered lists of alternates are available as Tournament Reports below the "Important Info" tab heading. Boys' and girls' singles are listed in separate reports. The lists will be updated daily OR when changes are made. Alternates are also available alphabetically under the "Alternates" tab. Reminder that the Alternate list is shared by all National Selection tournaments for the same divisions. As players are placed in a tournament, TennisLink will remove them from the Alternate list.

Note: As Alternates request to be removed from consideration as an alternate, their number placement will be removed. However, their names will not be deleted from the Alternate list.

Late Entries will be posted as a tournament report by Friday. As a reminder, regular Alternates who entered timely will be given first opportunity to fill open spots in the draws. After regular Alternate options have been exhausted, we will contact Late Entries in the order they were received.

The Selection process does not select everyone for doubles who was also selected for singles, even if the player registered for doubles. If you were selected for singles, and you are not listed in doubles but wish to play doubles, email atc@arlingtontx.gov. Include partner's name if you listed a partner.

USTA National Jr Comp has indicated the process will be completed by Monday, January 18. See 'Players' for persons who have been selected to participate in the tournament.

- If selected, players should have received an email from TennisLink with confirmation. TennisLink should also have notified players with credit card issues. Those players will need to contact ATC as soon as possible to make payment. (Tournament staff do not have access to the credit card information provided at registration.)

- Alternates will be contacted, in order, as Players withdraw. See the ordered alternates list on the tournament website. (Alternates tab, listed in order. As Alternates withdraw, the number associated with their position on the list will be removed. Note that Alternates will be ordered no later than five days after entries close.) If you believe there is an error in the order, please email us at atc@arlingtontx.gov so that we may verify there is not a mistake. If an error is found, the Alternate list will be adjusted.


- Players who missed the deadline may be listed as Late Entries. Late Entries will be ordered based on the time the request was confirmed via email. Late Entries will be selected only after all available regular Alternates for a division, who entered timely, have been offered any open spots in the tournament.

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The deadline for this tournament has passed. All entries after the deadline will be considered late entries, and ordered based on date and time of email request.

Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is the official sponsor hotel for Arlington Tennis Center in 2016. Crowne Plaza Suites in Arlington is a full-service hotel near the entertainment district in Arlington and is located just eight miles from ATC. Crowne Plaza Arlington features free Wi-Fi, shuttle, full-service restaurant and bar, room service, a business center, concierge service, a fitness center and a heated indoor pool. Reserve your room by calling 817-394-5000 and be sure to use code ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER to receive the special $112 rate for king or $119 double suites.

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Cowboy Stadium will be hosting the Monster Jam on Saturday, February 13. We suggest you book your hotel EARLY (see Additional Hotels below) and check in advance the traffic issues along your route. You may also want to check TXDOT, or TX DOT Lane Closures for additional information.

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Welcome to the USTA National Selection Tournament for Boys' and Girls' 18s at Arlington Tennis Center! ATC is a public facility featuring 26 outdoor lighted tennis courts (including six 10 & Under courts) and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163, or via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!

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This website contains important information about the USTA National Selection Tournament for Boys' and Girls' 18s at Arlington Tennis Center, February 13-15. Additional detailed information may be found on the USTA's Junior Competition information site. We encourage players to visit this site often as National Jr Comp updates the page with 2016 information. Please email us at atc@arlingtontx.gov if you have questions.

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The USTA National Selection Tournament for Boys' and Girls' 18s is a three-day USTA Junior National Championship and 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 more information, visit USTA's Junior Competition Player Information.

This tournament is for Boys' and Girls' 18s and under. Events offered are Boy's and Girls' 18s Singles and Doubles. For full information, visit the USTA's Junior Competition site (Eligibility).

Note: Some of the information on the Jr Comp website may refer to National Opens instead of the National Selection Tournaments. The NSTs operate very similarly to the National Opens.

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Please see below for other information, including info on ATC, practice courts, tentative schedule, formats, scheduling, match times, refunds, awards, the Tournament and Appeals committees, officials, chaired matches, court amenities, trainer, photographer, player amenities, weather, emergency care, general advance planning, hotels, airports, rental vehicles, dining and entertainment options.

12/3/15: Entries open
1/14/16: Entries close 11:59 AM EASTERN TIME!
1/14/16: No refunds after deadline other than bona fide reasons (see Refunds)
1/15/16: National Selection List posted by USTA (1/15 Standing List)
1/18-19: Ordered Alternate List posted
1/28/16: FREEZE DEADLINE! Players accepted in two concurrent national tournaments must send email to TD of both tournaments stating preference of tournaments
2/5/16: Seeding (Singles) list posted by 10:00 PM (tentative) + Refund deadline (limited)
2/6/16: Draws (Singles) will be made after 8:00 AM
2/9/16: First match times (Singles) will be posted by 10:00 PM
2/12-13/16: Tournament checkin + Singles draws distributed at Tournament check in at Arlington Tennis Center
2/13/16: Player lunch (on site at Arlington Tennis Center)

We have reserved a very limited number of indoor courts for Saturday and Sunday to be used in the event of complete rain out. The facility is located approximately 30 minutes form Arlington Tennis Center. More information will be made available if it becomes necessary to use the courts.

PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION Juniors must list their contact information for each tournament they enter. Privacy restrictions do not allow the information to be downloaded automatically. Check that your USTA Membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work and/or mobile) phone numbers. THE TOURNAMENT STAFF MAY NEED ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONTACTING YOU REGARDING TOURNAMENT ISSUES, so please check your cell numbers and email address carefully.

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All players are required to enter this event on-line through the USTA's TennisLink registration system because the selection process is done electronically. For additional information, visit USTA Junior Competition FAQs. Remember to check your USTA Membership before you enter.

Note: Players must enter Singles and Doubles in the same age division. Players who enter Singles and Doubles in two age divisions, and who are selected for the older division, cannot compete in the younger division.

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On-line entry before the deadline is required for this event in order to be considered in the selection process. Any issues regarding on-line entry must be directed to the USTA's on-line registration system: linkteam@usta.com. Persons who did not enter on-line prior to the deadline may request to be placed on the Late Entrant list by emailing atc@arlingtontx.gov.

Note: Confirmation by TennisLink that a registration has been processed does NOT mean acceptance in the tournament. Additionally, a request to be considered a late entrant does not guarantee placement in the tournament. See 'Alternates and Late Entrants' below.

Applicants who are selected for the tournament will receive another confirmation email from TennisLink after the deadline. TennisLink will notify entrants about any issues encountered in processing the credit card information entered at the time of registration. If TennisLink was unable to process the credit card, the entrant must contact Arlington Tennis Center, atc@arlingtontx.gov, immediately (during regular business hours) to arrange payment.

Note: The deadline for this tournament is January 14, 11:59 AM, EST. Please pay special attention to the morning and the Eastern time zone deadline:
EST: Deadline is 11:59 AM, 1/14/16
CST: Deadline is 10:59 AM, 1/14/16
MST: Deadline is 9:59 AM, 1/14/16
PST: Deadline is 8:59 AM, 1/14/16

All requests after the deadline will be treated as late entries (see Alternates below). No exceptions.

Note: TennisLink will not charge credit cards until the selection process has been completed. Players who are not selected will not have their credit cards charged by TennisLink.

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For information on the Selection Process, choose the "Selection Process" tab on this website. In general:
1. Up to 24 (six per NST) that are in the top 100 of the NSL of the next younger age division (BG16 for this event)
2. Up to 104 (26 per draw) from the NSL of the division (BG18 for this event)
3. Vacancies filled from the top 400 on the NSL of the division (BG18 for the event)
4. Vacancies filled from the top 250 on the NSL of the next younger age division (BG16s for this event)
5. Vacancies filled from the NSL of the division (BG18s for this event) until draw is full

The selection process is a multi-step process that takes several business days for USTA National Junior Competitive to complete. Jr Comp will complete the process timely once the deadline closes.

As soon as the tournament staff is notified by USTA National Jr Comp that the selection process is complete, the Alternates will be ordered per regulation and the Ordered Alternate List will be published on this website (within a day or two). Applicants who are selected will receive a confirmation email from TennisLink that they have been chosen to play in the tournament. TennisLink will also notify entrants about any issues encountered in processing the credit card information at the time of selection. If TennisLink was unable to process the credit card, the entrant must contact Arlington Tennis Center, 817-459-6163, immediately during regular business hours to arrange payment.

Note: Players selected for this tournament are not eligible to play in any other National Selection Tournament without approval from both TDs, and the process must follow a specific protocol.

The confirmation email from TennisLink to selected Applicants will include the USTA Release and the USTA Medical Release forms. Players must complete these forms and bring the forms to tournament check in before they will be allowed to compete.

Players not selected for this tournament will be placed in a pool for all National Selection Tournaments (by preference). Players who are selected from this pool must notify tournament directors at the other sites if they have been accepted into an NST.

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All players who entered Doubles may not be 'selected' for Doubles during the selection process. If you entered Singles, and you are selected to play in the tournament, check your Doubles event under the Players tab. If you do not see your name, or your partner is not also listed, email atc@arlingtontx.gov. We will partner you (if your partner was also selected for the tournament).

As a reminder, players who are in Singles and who did not register for Doubles may also email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 7:30 PM (CST) Friday, February 12, 7:30 PM, to be placed in Doubles, depending on available spots, with or without a partner designated. And, players may sign in for Doubles on site at Player check-in on Friday night, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM. Reminder, you must sign up for Doubles by email or in person at ATC by 7:30 PM, Friday, February 12. Partnering and seeding will be done Friday night. Draws will be done Saturday morning, which means Saturday is too late to sign up!

Eligibility for Doubles:
- Players accepted in Singles
- Alternates for Singles with timely entries
- Alternates for Singes as late entries

As a reminder, players may partner at the time of registration, or request a partner through 7:30 PM Friday, February 12. Advance email requests to be partnered with a specific person will be completed, if both partners agree and contact the Tournament Director, and both players are eligible to play in the tournament.

Doubles draws will be done Saturday, February 13, and posted by 2:00 PM that day. When making the Singles draw, efforts will be made to avoid Doubles partners playing one another in first round matches (no guarantees). However, the TD must know by Saturday, February 6, 8:00 AM (CST) who your partner will be in order for this consideration to be included.

For information regarding entering more than one division and the freeze deadline, please visit USTA's Junior Competition site. Players selected for a National Selection Tournament are not eligible for a Regional Tournament. The Freeze Deadline is generally 16 days prior to the start of the tournament. The Freeze deadline for this tournament is January 28, 2015, 11:59 am EST (note time and time zone) for this tournament. more info

Draws are limited to 32 in Singles and 16 teams in Doubles.
- The draw process is done using the USTA’s TDM software (as required).
- When possible, the top four players from each Section will be separated into the four quarters of the draws.
- Draws will not be done more than seven days prior to the start of the tournament. Tentatively, draws will be electronically done Saturday, February 6, after 8:00 AM. (Note: Scheduling the matches is a separate process from performing the electronic draw.)
- Draws will be posted no less than four days prior to the start of the tournament (Tuesday, February 10). Draws will be updated as players withdraw and alternates are placed.
- Draws will be updated at least nightly during the tournament.

Singles
- FIC is required
- Draws of 32 players
- Main draw is best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring
- Main draw semi-final losers will playoff for 3rd/4th place, scoring is best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring
- Quarter final losers will be fed into a separate draw to play off for 5th/6th place, scoring will be two tie-break sets, with a 10-point tie-break in lieu of third set
- Main draw finals, main draw semi-finals and 3/4 playoff will be chaired
- FIC through the round of 16, and the FIC will play out the finals
- FIC is best of three sets, regular scoring, with a 10-point tie-break in lieu of third set

Doubles
- Draws of 16 teams.
- Eight-game prosets, regular scoring, seven-point tie-break at eight games all
- Single Elimination
- Required playoff for 3rd/4th place
- Doubles final will be chaired

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Singles: Seeding for the National Selection Tournament is based on the most recent National Seeding List for the division. See USTA National Jr Comp website for more information. Seeding is subject to change as players withdraw and alternates are placed.

Doubles: Seeding is based on combined standings from the most recent National Seeding List.

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Players who are in Singles and who did not register for Doubles may email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 7:30 PM (CST) on Friday, February 12, and they will be placed in doubles, depending on available spots. Players may also sign in for Doubles on site at Player check-in on Friday night, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM. Partnering and seeding will be done Friday night, and draws will be done Saturday morning, which means Saturday is too late to sign up for Doubles!

The Singles draws will be done Saturday, February 6. For partnering to be considered in the draw (first round avoidance), players must email atc@arlingtontx.gov before 8:00 AM (CST) on Saturday, February 6 with a partner information. After 8:00 AM on Saturday, February 6, first round avoidance regarding doubles partners may not be considered.

Eligibility for Doubles:
- Players accepted in Singles
- Alternates for Singles with timely entries
- Alternates for Singes as late entries

As a reminder, players may partner at the time of registration, or request a partner through 7:30 PM Friday, February 12. Advance email requests to be partnered with a specific person will be accommodated, if both partners agree and contact the Tournament Director, and both players are eligible to play in the tournament.

Doubles draws will be done Friday, February 12, after 7:30 PM. Doubles Draws will be posted on the tournament website and at ATC by 3:00 PM on Saturday, February 13.

Again, when making the Singles draw, efforts will be made to avoid Doubles partners playing one another in first round matches (no guarantees). However, the TD must know by 8:00 AM (CST), Saturday, February 6, who your partner will be in order for this consideration to be included.

For information on Alternates and Late Entries, visit the USTA's Junior Competition information. Ordered lists of Alternates and Late Entries will be listed on this website no later than five days after the tournament entries close. Alternates are ordered as follows:
1. Top 500 of division NSL (B&G18 for this event)
2. Top 400 of the next younger division NSL (B&G16 for this event)
3. Remainder from 501+ of the division NSL (B&G18 for this event)
4. Remainder 401+ of the next younger division NSL (B&G16 for this event)
5. By lot
6. Late entries in order received

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The original lists of Players and Alternates on the website do not change after the selection process has been completed. These two lists indicate the players who originally entered and who were selected for the tournament, as well as the original list of Alternates. However, the Competitors list will change as players withdraw and are alternates are placed. Additionally, a player will continue to appear on the Alternates list (which cannot be changed) after being placed in the tournament. See the Competitors list for players who are scheduled to play in the tournament (after the selection process is complete).

ON-SITE ALTERNATES (OSAs) MUST BE ON SITE TO SIGN IN. REMOTE 'SIGNING IN' IS NOT ALLOWED.

Singles: On-site Alternates (OSAs) may check in at the tournament desk on Saturday, February 13, after 7:30 AM, but no later than 8:00 AM, at the tournament desk located in the proshop at Arlington Tennis Center.

Acceptance of Alternates in the tournament will be based on the original ordered list of Alternates, not a later NSL or the order in which the OSAs sign in. Players who sign in as on OSA, but who are not on the original ordered Alternate list, and who have not previously requested to be a Late Entrant, will be ordered by lot and placed as a Late Entrant. If accepted, OSAs may be admitted into the Singles main draw to replace withdrawing players or players who have received a bye until the completion of the first round of play.

Withdrawals before the deadline should be done on line by the entrant. No action is needed by the Tournament Director.
All withdrawals after the deadline must be in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov. Withdrawals must come from players or parents, not coaches, with a bona fide reason stated. Players must also specify if they are withdrawing from Singles, Doubles, or both.

Players may not withdraw from one site in order to gain acceptance to another site. Withdrawing players will be replaced with the highest available alternate, prior to the first match.

Walkovers: Players who play a match (or matches), but who cannot continue in the tournament due to illness, injury or emergency must speak with the Referee. Messages may NOT be left with the customer service staff or other tournament staff. Walkovers must be followed up in writing via email to atc@arlingtontx.gov.

See USTA's Junior Competition Information for more details.

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Refunds will not be issued after the deadline other than for eligible players who provide a valid reason for withdrawal. NO refunds will be issued beginning Saturday, February 6.

Tournament check-in is Friday, February 12, 5:30-7:30 PM, at Arlington Tennis Center in the proshop. PLAYERS MUST CHECK THEMSELVES IN FOR THE TOURNAMENT (not parents, coaches, etc.). Players may also check in for the tournament 30 minutes prior to their first match.

At tournament check-in, players will receive important tournament information, copies of the singles draws, tournament gifts, a special T-shirt and other “goodies," as well as confirm contact information and turn in player release forms. PLAYERS MUST BRING THEIR COMPLETED USTA RELEASE FORMS TO TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN.

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All players are required to complete a USTA Release before they are allowed to compete in the tournament. Print the form, complete it BEFORE checking in for the tournament, and turn it in at tournament check in.

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The schedule is tentative and subject to change. The schedule will be confirmed at tournament check-in.

Singles matches will be scheduled to begin on Saturday morning (see draws for times), February 13.
- Main draw: Two rounds Saturday, quarters and semis on Sunday, with finals and 3/4 playoff on Monday
- Quarter final draw: Quarters (main draw quarter final losers) and semis on Sunday, Quarter final playoff (5th/6th) playoff on Monday
- FIC: Round 1 (main draw first round losers) scheduled on Saturday, Round 2 (includes losers from FIC round 1) and quarters Sunday, semis and finals Monday

Doubles will begin on Saturday evening, February 13, after singles:
- Doubles round of 16 and possibly quarters will be scheduled for Saturday
- Doubles quarters (if not played Saturday) and semis will be scheduled for Sunday
- Doubles finals and 3/4 playoff will be scheduled for Monday

Notes:
- Inclement weather may necessitate adjustments in the schedule.
- The USTA recovery rule will be used in scheduling singles matches involving three full sets

Players are responsible for obtaining their own match times from the tournament website. Hard copies of Singles draws will also be available at check-in. Adjustments to match times will be reflected on the tournament website as information (e.g., withdrawals) is available.

All matches are tentatively planned to be played at Arlington Tennis Center.

Practice Courts:
- All courts at ATC are available for play each day, starting at 7:00 AM, until matches begin.
- A LIMITED number of practice courts will be available at ATC once matches begin each day
- Practice courts may be reserved in half-hour, half-court increments. Contact one of our Customer Service Representatives at the ATC front counter to reserve practice courts: 817-459-6163
- In addition to practice courts at Arlington Tennis Center, area park courts are available on a first come, first served basis.
- Players may also arrange on court time for warm-ups with one of our staff. Contact our Customer Service Representatives at 817-459-6163 to arrange court time with one of our staff, or email atc@arlingtontx.gov.

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As a special treat, a boxed turkey lunch will be provided on site at ATC, free of charge for the players on the first day of the tournament, Saturday, February 13, from 11:30 am until 1:30 pm.

Note: Players who have dietary preferences or requirements other than standard turkey boxed lunches may wish to visit one of the many eating establishments located near Arlington Tennis Center to purchase their lunches on Saturday.

Awards are provided by USTA for main draw 1st, 2nd and 3rd place in Singles and Doubles. Awards are provided by the tournament director for 4th place in Singles and Doubles, as well as 5th-6th place in Singles (Quarter Final playoff draw), as well as the FIC finalists in the consolation draw.

The Tournament Committee consists of the following persons: Sheryl Osborn (Tournament Director & Facility Manager), Susan Wertenberger (Referee), Sharon Smith (Tournament Assistant & Proshop Assistant), Julie Fusik (Event Consultant & Assistant Tennis Professional), Lisa Osborn (Event Consultant & Tennis Professional) and Victoria Saenz (Site Coordinator).

The Appeals Committee consists of all of the above persons, with the exception of the Referee.

Ms. Susan Wertenberger is the Referee for this tournament. All officials are USTA certified, and the USTA Code of Conduct and Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.

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Wilson US Open balls are the official ball for this tournament. Players will receive three new balls for each match, as well as three new balls for full third sets.

Note: The TDM/TennisLink websites no longer allow tournament directors to include hyperlinks, or to offer multiple links in one message.

Courtyard Marriott Arlington South is just off I-20 / S. Cooper St. and is located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. And, Courtyard Marriott Arlington South offers free shuttle within six miles, making it a great choice for our visitors. Reserve your room on-line, or call 817-465-5599 (toll free 888-682-1235) to make reservations, be sure to use code VGRC GENR ARLINGTON TENNIS CNTR to receive a special rate for king or double queen rooms.

Residence Inn Arlington South is also at I-20 / S. Cooper St, just next door to Courtyard Marriott Arlington South, Residence Inn Arlington South is also located just one mile from Arlington Tennis Center. Again, too many amenities to list, so visit the hotel website for full information. Residence Inn also offers free shuttle within six miles...another great choice for our visitors. To receive discounted rates, call the hotel directly at 817-465-2244 (toll free 800-331-3131), and be sure to use code Arlington Tennis Center to receive the special rate for studio and one-bedroom suites.

Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall is located just two miles from Arlington Tennis Center and across the street from The Parks at Arlington and just blocks from Arlington Highlands. With easy access and dozens of amenities, Holiday Inn Express I-20-Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center. You may book your rooms on line, or call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations. You must use code IP1TC to receive the Arlington Tennis Center special pricing.

Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington is located less than three miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington features common guest services, including free Wi-Fi and a hot breakfast. Visit the Hampton Inn & Suites in South Arlington website for full information. To receive the special standard room for $106, call the hotel and tell them you are with the Arlington Tennis Center block.

For additional hotels, visit Arlington Visitor Information. Arlington has hotel options in every price range and amenity, from no-frills economy to full-service. Book through this link for special discounts.

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be offering 5% off regular retail rates, plus additional discounts for weekend rentals, for our visitors. Visitors may also have the car available for pickup at the hotel, instead of the airport, to save additionally on taxes and fees. To receive the discounted rates, please book on-line at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants (almost every conceivable type of restaurant within two minutes' drive to The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands), a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Sonic, Burger King, Rice Wok) are within one-three blocks of ATC.

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Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark. If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by AT&T (Cowboy) Stadium and Globe Life (Texas Rangers) Ballpark.

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Emergency Care: Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state-of-the art Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center that we hope you do not ever need to see.

Match Board: A match board will be located near the tournament desk indicating what matches are in progress and their court number.

Player Gifts: Players will receive several gifts at check-in, including a T-shirt designed just for this event!

Scorekeepers: Players will use scorekeepers on court during matches to avoid scoring disputes.

Singles Sticks: Players will use singles sticks for all singles matches.

Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer on site throughout the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.

Trainer: Arlington Tennis Center has arranged a partnership with Texas Health Resources to provide a trainer on site during the primary hours of the tournament. We sincerely hope that you do not require the trainer's services.

Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot) at ATC. If alternate sites are used for this event, it is the responsibility of the player's guests (players are not age eligible for alcoholic beverages) to learn in advance the facility's policy regarding alcoholic beverages, and abide by those policies.

Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or at any tournament desk. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.

Dress Code: We require that players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), with no bare stomachs / abdomens. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. As determined by the Tournament Director, Referee and/or site managers, attire with offensive, suggestive or disrespectful images or language will not be allowed. Players and spectators who do not dress appropriately will be required to adjust their attire. The dress code applies to players and spectators at all sites throughout the tournament.

Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the player's responsibility to learn in advance any regulations at specific facilities regarding pets, and to abide by those policies.

Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts, as well as 50' from any fence line or entry/exit. If alternate locations are used for the event, it is the responsibility of age eligible players (or their guests) to learn in advance the smoking policies at specific facilities regarding smoking, and to abide by those policies.

Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time, at any site.

Water: Water coolers are not placed on court at Arlington Tennis Center or on alternate site courts (if other sites are used for this event). If playing at Arlington Tennis Center, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio and players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop. In addition, while water will not be on the court at alternate sites, emergency water and ice will be available for players at those sites. Players are encouraged to bring their own water to their matches.

Personal videotaping and photography are not allowed at any site, except persons who are videotaping 'their' player (parent, guardian or person designated by the parent/guardian) from a non-distracting position off court OR persons designated by the tournament staff to photograph or videotape aspects of the tournament for use in print or on public websites. Personal videotaping equipment may not be affixed to any facility property, including fencing. The umpire or tournament staff may direct the videotaping or photography to stop if it is determined that the action is interfering or distracting to either player.

Remember, Texas weather in February is anyone's guess! Cold and parkas, or sun and sandals. Regardless of the weather, hydrate before, during and after play! For information on rain delays, call 817-459-6166. Status updates will also be posted on this tournament website. Rain or sunshine, players are asked to be prepared to play.

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