GA STATE JR OPEN (18-10) Singles GA L2 - STA L3

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Photographers from TennisRecruiting.net will be in attendance taking action photos Saturday and Sunday.

The Georgia Junior Open is a proud to be a part of the Tennis Recruiting.net National Showcase Series. Tournaments in the National Showcase Series are USTA sanctioned junior tournaments open to players from all sections. These tournaments are designed to give a broad range of players the chance to compete outside their districts and sections - and these tournaments will count toward Tennis Recruiting rankings !! Players who compete in these tournaments and win at least one match will become NATIONAL PLAYERS for their Tennis Recruiting rankings.

Detailed Directions to Rome Tennis Center at Berry College from I-75 from Atlanta and Tennessee, as well as directions from the main site to the two satellite sites ( Rome Floyd Tennis Center (FLD) and Berry College (BC) varsity courts.)

• Last year almost 600 entrants played the first tournament at Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College 2 weeks before it actually opened. Yearly it is the largest, or almost largest, junior tournament in Georgia.
• The GA Junior Open has a rich heritage dating back to it's beginning in 1955. The event was started at Bitsy Grant Tennis Center in Atlanta, where it was held for more than 20 years. When the tournament outgrew the 13 clay courts at Bitsy Grant, the GA Open was moved to South Fulton Tennis Center in 1978, where it remained for 25 years. Because of continued growth, the GA Open evolved into a 2-week event with 10-14's playing one week and the 16-18's the next. In 2003 the tournament moved to Rome. Because of the 60+ courts available for tournament play, it returned to the one-week format.
• From the start the GA Open was a stop on the Southern National Circuit. It has been a USTA National event for most of its existence. However, the USTA elected to set a limit on the number of national ranking events each section could offer. Even though Southern is much larger than any other section it is allowed the same number of ranking events as even the smallest section (currently, 2 Level 3’s and 4 level 4’s). Since there are so few national ranking events in the 9-state Southern Section, the GA Open lost its USTA national status about 8 years ago.
• However, the Tennis Recruiting Network [TRN] has recognized the strength of field of the GA Open and it has designated it as a National event for TRN rankings for the past five years. We are delighted that TRN, the official research site for college coaches, has recognized the strength of the GA Junior Open.
• Former champions include Charlie Pasarell, Zan Guerry, Andy Brandi, Crawford Henry, John Callen, Donna Floyd Fales and Grace Min among others. We hope you will become part of the legacy created by these and other notable players who have played in or won the GA Junior Open.

• Each BG12-18 Singles age division will be split into two draws of equal strength.
• BG10 singles division will have one draw.
• The most recent Southern and National Standings, will be the basis for the waterfall separation of players into two draws.
• Most singles draws will have 33-64 players.
• Singles consolation will be Full Feed-in through the quarterfinals.
• Players will lose twice, or get a trophy.
• Doubles will be single elimination...one draw per age group.
The Daily format will be the following...Weather Permitting
• Saturday: 2 rounds of main draw singles, 1 round of consolation singles, 1 round of doubles
• Sunday: 1 round consolation singles, followed by 1 round of main draw singles, followed by 1 rounds of consolation singles, followed by likely 2 rounds of doubles
• Monday: main draw quarter-finals and semi-finals and 2 rounds of consolation singles, followed by 1 or 2 round of doubles
• Tuesday: consolation quarter-finals followed by singles finals and 3/4 playoff, followed by consolation semi-finals
• The tournament will last 4 days, so there will be no play beyond Tuesday.
• Consolation Finals will not be played.
• Draws smaller than 33 (if any) will end on Monday, weather permitting.

• Because of heat and the compressed format being used in 2017, all BG 12-18 singles matches through the semifinals will play 2 sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
• Main draw singles finals and 3/4 playoffs (Ages 12-18) will play the Best of 3 sets.
• BG10 singles will play 2 first-to-4 games short sets with a 7-pt set Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set..
• Doubles will play 8-game pro-sets with a "first to 10 points" match tie-break at 8-all.
• BG10 doubles play 8-game pro-sets with a first to 7-pt tiebreak at 8-all.

· In matches playing a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set there will be a 3-minute coaching break between the end of the second set and the match-deciding tiebreak. · This 3-minute break is treated the same as the 2-minute set break between first and second sets, except that players may receive coaching on the court.
· Coaching may be received via cell phone during this 3-minute on-court break only.
· Players may not leave the court. unless requesting a toilet break. The toilet break will be taken after the 3-minute coaching break. No coaching is allowed during the toilet break for either player.

The following policy will be implemented: When players are scheduled to play 2 singles matches in one day, they will be offered a rest period equal to the length of their first match, with a minimum of 2 hours and a maximum of 3 hours, This rest period guideline does not apply to doubles or 10 and under events.
Note: Players must contact the referee immediately after their match if the next scheduled match time must be delayed to allow sufficient rest. ***** Players will be expected to report on time for their next match if they do not request an extension from the referee at the conclusion of their first match.

AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
2973 Cedartown Hwy SE, Rome, GA 30161 Phone: (706)235-1717. Fax: (706) 378-0008.
• Hotel is near Georgia Highlands College and Darlington School
• 36 Rooms with Micro Fridge, Coffee Pot, Iron and Board , High Speed Internet
• Continental Breakfast.• Only 6 miles to Rome Floyd Tennis Center, 3 minutes from Darlington School.
• Guest rooms: KING BED $59.95 + tax, Two DOUBLE BEDS $69.95 + tax
• Rate is available by calling hotel directly at 706-235-1717.]
• Cancellation policy: Cancel by 6:00 pm two days before arrival to avoid penalty.

BAYMONT INN and SUITES of Rome
2209 Shorter Avenue,, Rome, GA 30165, (706) 802-1223, Fax (706) 802-0135, Baymont.Rome@gmail.com
• Rooms are completely renovated. All rooms are Non-Smoking.
• Rooms have refrigerator, microwave, Iron and ironing board , Hair dryer, Coffee pot, Free Wireless Internet, Free Parking
• Free Continental Breakfast.
• Guest rooms: 2 Queen Beds: $98.00 + tax, KING Suite with sleeper sofa: $108.00 + tax.
• Rate is available by calling hotel directly at 706-802-1223
• Cancellation policy: Cancel by 6:00 pm 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty.

BAYMONT INN and SUITES of EAST ROME
21 Chateau Drive, Rome, GA 30161, (706) 232-9551
• Standard Room: Kings $75.00+tax, Doubles $75.00+tax,
• All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and 37-in flat screen TV
• Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast (Best breakfast in town)
• Fitness center and Business Center,
• Free WIFI • Outdoor Pool
• Cancellation Policy: 4 pm day of arrival
• Early check out: If you decide to check out earlier then your departure date, you must do so by 11AM to avoid that days Room and Tax charge.

BEST WESTERN EXECUTIVE INN
217 Hwy. 411 S., Rome, 30161, 706-234-3161
• All Guest Rooms: $85.99 excluding Presidential Suite).
• Rate available directly by phone with hotel.
• Over-sized Rooms and King Suites available at a higher rate.
• Complimentary Expanded Continental Breakfast,
• FREE High Speed Internet, Micro-fridges, irons, ironing boards, coffee makers, and hair dryers in all rooms.
• Cancellation policy: Must cancel by 4:00pm on the day before arrival to avoid one room night being charged.

COMFORT SUITES
23 Chateau Drive, Rome 30161 - Phone: 706.232.6055 - Fax: 706.232.1110 - Email: gm.ga583@choicehotels.com
• Guests must book directly through hotel for Tennis Rate (706-232-6055).
• Standard Suite Guest Rooms: $119.00.
• All rooms have 37" flat-screen TV, Mini fridge, and microwave.
• FREE High Speed Wireless Internet, Indoor pool open year-round, 24-hour on-site Fitness Center, Complimentary USA Today, Free HBO Movie Channel.
• Deluxe HOT Continental Breakfast Including Hot Eggs, Variety of Hot Breakfast Meats, Belgian Waffles, Pastries, Variety of Cereals, Fresh Fruit, and other great breakfast items.
• Cancellation policy: Cancel by 4:00 PM the day before arrival to avoid one night's room charge.

COUNTRY INN and SUITES
15 Hobson Way, Rome, 30161, 706-232-3380.
• Standard Room: $95.00 (King), 2 Queen Beds: $99.00+ tax. Upgrades for suites available. Price based on availability.
• Tennis Rate available only if you book with the hotel directly at 706-232-3380.
• Newly remodeled, one million dollars spent in renovations and upgrades.
• THE COUNTRY INN & SUITES is Rome’s finest award winning hotel, offering amenities comparable to upper scale hotels such as: expanded breakfast bar, free high speed internet access, out-door pool, in-room voice mail, in-room data ports, micro-fridge in all rooms, one bedroom suites, and many more.
• For some it’s the cozy accommodations, breakfast and great rates. For others it’s the little things we do with the personal touches of home.
• Cancellation Policy: Adjustments to arrival dates must be made 24 hours prior to arrival.
• Early Check out: Must check out by 12:00 noon on the day of check out.

DAYS INN
840 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, 30161 706-295-0400.
• Guest Rooms: $83.00 + tax.
• Business Center, Free Wireless High Speed Internet, Gym/Fitness Center, Meeting/banquet Space, Swimming Pool
• Free Daybreak Breakfast and Free USA Today
• Free Local Calls and 800 # Access
• All rooms have: Microwave, Refrigerator, Alarm Clock, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board
• Copy and Fax Service
• 24-hr Coffee in Lobby, Coffee Maker In All Rooms, RV - Bus Parking.
• Cancellation policy: Cancel 24 hours prior to 4pm the day of arrival to avoid a one-night charge.

ECONO-LODGE
390 Dodd Blvd SE, Rome, GA, 706-234-0014
• Guest Rooms: King $59.99, 2 Doubles $69.99 + tax *
• Free Wireless Internet access
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Free local calls plus 800 access
• All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, coffee maker (irons, ironing boards and hair dryer available at front desk)
• Copy and fax service
• All rooms are indoor corridor
• Cancellation policy - Cancel 24 hours prior to 6:00 pm day of arrival to avoid 1 night charge.

HAWTHORN SUITES
110 W. Second Ave., Rome 30161, 706-378-4837
• Standard King Room: $ 149.00 (+15% Tax).
• Large room on river with balcony and 2 Queen beds, or King suite with full kitchen, separate living room with sleeper sofa: $ 179.00 (+15% Tax)
• Hawthorn Suites is in WALKING DISTANCE of Rome Floyd Tennis Center, right in the heart of Rome.
• 2 night minimum reservation per room.
• Cancellation Policies: ** 48-hour Cancellation - Guests have until 48 hours before check-in date to cancel without penalty. Late cancellations and No-Shows will be charged additional fee of one night at room rate.
** Early Check-out penalty: Guests who depart before reserved check-out date will be charged an additional fee of one night at room rate.

HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
35 Hobson Way, Rome, GA 30161 706-232-0021
• Standard Guest Room: $109.00 (King), 2 Queen Beds: $119.00, (13% Tax) Upgrades for suites available. Price based on availability.
• Tennis Rate available only if you book with the hotel directly at 706-232-0021.
• All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and 32-inch Flat Panel HD TV.
• Complimentary Hot Full Breakfast Buffet.
• Fitness Center and Business Center on site.
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel 24 hours prior to arrival to avoid a one-night penalty.
• Early Check out: Must check out by 11:00 on the day of check out.

LAQUINTA INN & SUITES
15 Chateau Drive, Rome, GA, 30152, Phone 706-291-1034, Fax 706-291-1036, Laquintarome@aol.com
• Standard Guest Room: (1 King or 2 Queen Beds) $89.99.. King Suite $109.99, Family Suite $129.99.
• All Rooms have Fridge, Microwave, Coffee Maker and 32” Flat screen T.V.
• Earn Points or Airline Miles With each Stay
• Fitness Center, Business Center, Onsite Guest Laundry, Pool & Spa
• Free High-speed Wired/Wireless Internet
• Complimentary Hot Breakfast
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 6:00 PM the day before arrival to avoid one night room charge.

QUALITY INN
40 Grace Dr., Rome, 30161, 706-291-7797, Fax 706-291-6858, rome.ga@cphosp.com
• Guest Rooms: $109.00 + tax
• All rooms have 37" flat-screen TV, fridge, and microwave.
• FREE High Speed Wireless Internet, Indoor pool open year-round, 24-hour on-site Fitness Center, Complimentary USA Today, Free Showtime Movie Channel.
• Deluxe Continental Breakfast including biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, variety of grits/oatmeal, fruit, and much, much more
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 4:00 PM the day before arrival to avoid one night's room charge

100 Matchpoint Way, Rome, GA 30165 (not yet accessible via GPS systems !!!)
· Go west (left if you are coming from Atlanta) on GA Hwy 20 approximately 2.4 miles
· GA Hwy 20 will merge into US Hwy 411
· Follow 411 for approximately 18 miles to GA LOOP 1 (East Rome Bypass)
· Turn RIGHT onto GA Loop 1,
· Go 7.0 miles to the 5th traffic light (at Braves Stadium) on GA Loop 1 (Loop 1 eventually changes name to Veterans Memorial Pkwy)
· Turn RIGHT onto Braves Blvd (Armuchee Connector)
· Go 1.7 miles on Armuchee Connector
· Rome Tennis Center at Berry College will be on the LEFT.

100 Matchpoint Way, Rome, GA 30165 (not yet accessible via GPS systems !!!)
· Take Exit 312 (GA 53 West)
· Turn RIGHT on GA HWY 53 West
· Go Approximately 18 miles to intersection with GA Loop 1 (East Rome Bypass)
· Turn RIGHT onto GA Loop 1
· Go 2.7 miles on GA Loop 1 (Veterans Memorial PKWY) to 2nd traffic light (at Braves Stadium)
· Turn RIGHT onto Braves Blvd (Armuchee Connector)
· Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is 1.7 miles on the LEFT.

(339 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30165)
· Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 1.7 mile to traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy (just past Braves Stadium)
· Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall).
· Turn RIGHT on Turner McCall
· Go approximately 0.2 mile to 1st traffic light and turn LEFT onto Avenue A
· Go approximately 0.1 mile to 1st traffic light
· Straight ahead you will see a GLASS company Sign on brick building
· Take slight LEFT and ...
· ·IMMEDIATELY (next to brick Glass Co. building)….
· Turn RIGHT onto W. 3rd Street
· Go approximately 0.2 mile on W. 3rd Street
· Tennis Center is on RIGHT
· TOTAL DISTANCE : ~3.6 miles.
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(2277 Martha Berry Hwy, Mt. Berry, GA 30149)
· Turn LEFT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 0.6 mile to 2nd Traffic light.
· Turn LEFT onto US 27 (Martha Berry Hwy).
· Go approximately 1.3 mile to 2nd traffic light.
· Turn RIGHT at traffic light into entrance to Berry College.
· Stay in the right lane to go through visitors entrance.
· After entrance gate, go to traffic circle.
· Go 270 degrees around traffic circle (3/4 of the way around) and…
· Turn right onto Opportunity Dr. (no sign on the circle).
· Follow Opportunity by new athletic complex to fork at Morton Hall (a building in the middle of the road).
· Take the right fork.
· Go to first street on right, and turn right onto Victory.
· The parking lot will be on left next to gymnasium.
· Tennis Courts are on adjacent to parking lot.
· TOTAL DISTANCE 2.9 miles.

Turn LEFT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 0.6 mile to 2nd Traffic light.
•· Turn LEFT onto US 27 (Martha Berry Hwy).
•· Go approximately 1.3 mile to 2nd traffic light.
•· Turn RIGHT at traffic light into entrance to Berry College.
•· Stay in the right lane to go through visitors entrance.
• As you approach the traffic circle, Hermann Hall will be facing you behind the flag pole.
• Go almost 3/4 of the way around the traffic circle and take the 3rd RIGHT.
• This road will lead you between Hermann Hall on the right and the Science building on your left.
• As you pass the Science building, turn LEFT into the parking lot behind it.
• From the rear of the Science Building you will see a rounded wall on the left.
• Enter the door just to the right of the rounded wall.
• The Science Auditorium will be immediately on the left.
• Total distance ~2.5 miles.
• (2277 Martha Berry Hwy, Mt. Berry, GA 30149)

As you already know, everyone must have a signed "Parent" medical release form at check-in. You can print one from the Internet or just fill one out when you check in. DON'T MAIL, or fax, the release to us. To print a form, click "more info".
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If you withdraw online before entries close, there is no penalty and your entry fee will be credited by the TennisLink entry system.
Since there are fewer than 7 days until the start of the tournament, if you withdraw after entries close, there will be no refund regardless of reason.

· Multiple satellite sites may be used. The distance from the main site is between 2.75 miles and 8.5 miles.
· Directions to all sites will be available at check-in at Rome Tennis Center. Directions to some of the sites are below.

Directions to Georgia Highlands College (8 freshly resurfaced courts) from Rome Tennis Center at Berry College
(3175 Cedartown Hwy SE, Rome, GA 30161)
· Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 1.7 mile to traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy (just past Braves Stadium)
· Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall)
· Turn Left on Turner McCall (US 27).
· Go approximately 7.7 miles on US 27 to Georgia Highlands College
· Georgia Highlands College is on the LEFT (just past traffic light with Kangaroo and Hardees on right)
· After turning into Georgia Highlands College, Tennis Courts are to the RIGHT
·TOTAL DISTANCE : ~ 11 miles

Public Parks (10 courts each)

(1014 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Rome, GA 30165)
· Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 1.7 mile traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy (just past Braves Stadium)
· Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall).
· Turn RIGHT on Turner McCall
· Go approximately 2.6 miles to 10th traffic light (1st traffic light past DAIRY QUEEN) (Burnett Ferry, Left only)
· Turn LEFT on Burnett Ferry Road. (The park is on this road, all appearances to the contrary.)
· Go approximately 2.7 miles to Alto Park
· Turn RIGHT into Alto Park and follow driveway (it sort of turns to the right.)
* TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 8.4 miles

(1325 Kingston Rd NE, Rome, GA 30161)
· Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector.
· Go 1.7 mile traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy (just past Braves Stadium)
· Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall).
· Turn Left on Turner McCall
· Go approximately 0.4 mile to 1st traffic light and turn LEFT onto Broad Street
· Go approximately 0.1 mile on Broad Street to 1st traffic light (road changes name to MLK at light)
.· Continue STRAIGHT AHEAD on MLK for approximately 1.7 mile (name changes to Kingston Road)
· Etowah Park is on LEFT …. Look for sign that says "GOLF Driving Range." (It is easier to see than the Etowah Park sign.)
· TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 5.4 miles

I RECOGNIZE THAT TENNIS IS A SPORT THAT PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAIR PLAY ON ME.
I PROMISE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME, WHICH REQUIRE TO GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TO MY OPPONENT.
AT ALL TIMES I SHALL STRIVE TO COMPETE WITH THE TRUE SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP, RECOGNIZING THAT MY BEHAVIOR ON THE COURT IS A DIRECT REFLECTION OF MY CHARACTER.
WHETHER THIS MATCH ENDS WITH MY VICTORY OR DEFEAT, I PROMISE TO CONDUCT MYSELF IN A WAY THAT HONORS MY OPPONENT, THOSE WHO SUPPORT ME, AND THE GAME OF TENNIS.