11:00 UPDATE
8:00 matches check in at 12:30 at scheduled site..
9:00 and 9:30 matches check in at 2:00.
11:00 and 11:30 matches check in at 3:00
12:00 and 12:30 matches check in at 3:30
1:00, !:30, 2:00 , 2:30 matches check in at 4:00
One main draw, and 2 back draw in singles will be played today..
Late afternoon doubles will be played.
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LATEST WEATHER UPDATE
Please check website at 11:00am for further updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE
Rain delay as of 8:45am. Please check website at 10:00 for further updates.
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DOUBLES DRAWS
As of Sunday morning 7:00am : Doubles draws will not be posted until after noon..Monitoring the weather..
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POSSIBLE RAIN
Please continue to check your times , as rain may dictate changes.
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DOUBLES SCHEDULE
Doubles draws will be posted by 2:00pm Saturday.. One round of doubles will be played Saturday afternoon
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SMOOTHIES
The MS Tennis Foundation will be sponsoring smoothies for the players on Sunday at both locations..They will be served between 2:00 and 3:00 on Sunday afternoon.
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SEEDS AND DRAWS
Seeds and draws have been made. Seeds are posted as of May 22' Draws will be published Wednesday pm
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SINGLES REGISTRATION - HARD DEADLINE
ALL SINGLES ENTRIES CLOSE SATURDAY MAY 20, 2017 AT 11:59 PM CST.!!!!!!!!! WARNING ; DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO SIGN UP.
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DOUBLES REGISTRATION PROCESS
Go to home page..www.mstennis.com click on edit registration click on indicate doubles partner enter your qwn player number and click continue indicate partners USTA number
You must play doubles in the same divison in which you play singles.
check to verify they are partnered
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DOUBLES SIGN UP
Doubles registration will remain open until Saturday, May 28 at 11.30 am at Ridgeland Tennis Center.This must be done onsite at RTC. No entries will be accepted after that time. If signing up online, you must indicate partner. Both players must be in agreement before registering.
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DOUBLES - VERY IMPORTANT INFORMATION
You must play Doubles in the same division as you are signed up in Singles
BOTH PLAYERS OF THE DOUBLES TEAM MUST SIGN UP.. If someone needs a contact # when trying to find a partner, please call Susan at 601-209-3096. We will be glad to provide you with this information. We will not be responsible for pairing doubles partners.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE/PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP
All players must have a Birth Certificate on file in the Southern office for proof of US citizenship. Green cards will be accepted, but passports will not.
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QUESTIONS PERTAINING TO SOUTHERN CLOSED
Kent Shultz will be at RTC Saturday, Sunday, and Monday to answer questions concerning Southern Closed and rules and regulations.
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HOST HOTEL
Cabot Lodge North 120 Dyess Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 Phone # 601-957-0757
Rate: $94
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PLAYING SITES
RTC - Ridgeland Tennis Center PB - Parham Bridges Tennis Center, 5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211
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REGISTRATION
Prior to your first match you must register for the tournament at Ridgeland Tennis Center rat least 30 minutes before your first match. If you are playing at a site other than Ridgeland, you must allow enough time to be at your site 30 mintues before the match time. For matches after you have checked in for the tournament at Ridgeland, you may report directly to your site 30 minutes before the match time.
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PLAYER LUNCH
Lunch will be served to the players on Saturday from 11:30 AM to 1:30 PM. at Ridgeland Tennis Center only.
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TOURNAMENT LEVEL
This is a LEVEL1 Mississippi tournament and a LEVEL 3 Southern tournament.
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SEEDING
Seedings will be based on the most recent Southern Standings immediately following the entry deadline.
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WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do it online. Click on registration, then withdraw. You will get a confirmation number- KEEP THIS NUMBER- Without the confirmation number, you will not have proof that you withdrew. All withdrawals after entries close must be sent by email to ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net
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SCORING
All main draw matches, divisions 12-18, will be the best 2 out of 3 sets, regular scoring. All consolation matches, divisions 12-18, play a 10 point tie break in lieu of a third set. !0 and Under Scoring: Best of 2 short sets to 4-4 (reguilar scoring) with a Set Tie break (7point tie break) for the third. Set tie break is at 4-4 in first two short sets (at 4 all not at 3 all)
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Parent Alert/Medical Release
Please go to Mstennis.com 1) Click on Juniors 2) Click on Junior competition 3) Cick on Parent Alert/Medical release (pdf) Please fill this out and bring it to the tournament
more info
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, May 20, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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