USTA National Winter Championships

IMPORTANT! PLAYER CONTACT INFO!
Due to a new policy from the USTA's legal department, tournament directors will no longer have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants unless the player re-enters their best contact information at time of event registration. This means that if a player does not enter their phone and email information each time they register for a tournament, the tournament director cannot contact them for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, byes, rain delays, etc. Your cooperation will ensure that tournaments can continue to communicate necessary information to you. Thank you.

Reffkin Tennis Center & the City of Tucson welcome the 2018 USTA National Winter Championships to Tucson, Arizona!

LEVEL 1 - USTA NATIONAL WINTER CHAMPIONSHIP - Boys & Girls 12s & 14s

Tournament Sanctioned Dates are December 27th - January 2nd
Mandatory Check-in Date & Meeting (More Details Below) -- December 26th

Tournament Director:
Enrique Zarate
enrique@reffkintenniscenter.com
Reffkin Tennis Center - 520-791-4896
Text Tournament Questions to - 520-477-7092
For Fax - 707-772-4896

Tournament Referee:
Ed Osnowitz

TABLE OF CONTENTS
01) Selection Process for BG14s
02) Selection Process for BG12s
1) Deadlines
2) Wild Cards
3) Entering Multiple Divisions
4) Sectional Endorsements
5) Doubles Information
6) Draw and Match Formats
7) Date And Time For Draw To Be Made And Posted
8) Tournament Selection Procedures & Alternates
9) Late Entries Policy
10) Withdrawal/Entry Fee Refund Policy for USTA Junior National Championships
11) How Alternates List Is Ordered
12) How Alternates Get Into The Draw
13) On-Site Alternates
14) Check-In
15) Check-In Day Schedule
16) Tournament Schedule ***(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)***
17) Practice Court Reservations
18) Tournament Sites
19) Practice Sites
20) Racquet Stringing
21) Major Airports
22) Enterprise Rental Car
23) Official Hotel Accommodations
24) Tournament Training Sessions/Private Hitting Sessions
25) Professional Photography
26) Awards
27) Weather
28) Tournament Ball
29) Eligibility Requirements
30) Seeding Method
31) Dress Code
32) Thank You to Tournament Sponsors
33) Tournament Committee
34) Guest Speaker Information
35) Elevation in Tucson
36) Average Temperature in December
37) PLAYER WAIVER/RELEASE FORM
38) Tournament Videotaping Service
39) Tournament Line Call Overrule Policy
40) Tournament Sponsors
41) Holiday Tennis Camp at Tucson Racquet Club for Alternates / Siblings

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01) SELECTION PROCESS 12s & 14s Are Different:
Please refer to Selection Process Tab for numbers from Sections and Quotas. Thank you.

1) DEADLINES:
Tournament Registration Deadline - Thursday, November 29th at 11:59 AM (EST) -- IN THE MORNING -NOT- NIGHT
Wild Card Application Deadline - Applications must be received no later than five days after the entry deadline for the tournament for which the Wild Card is sought. Earlier application is strongly encouraged. (December 4th)
USTA Player Selection -- Should be completed by December 3rd
Doubles & Partner Registration Deadline - Wednesday, December 12th at 11:00 PM (EST).
Deadline to Submit Doctor's Note/Trainer's Notes for any withdrawals or unplayed matches: January 2nd, 2018

2) WILD CARDS:
Wild Cards are granted for the USTA National Championships by the USTA Wild Card Committee.

**Eligibility**: Applications for Wild Cards will be considered in extreme cases where extenuating circumstances have made the normal procedure of qualification and endorsement impossible. Wild Cards also may be granted based on the recommendation of the USTA National Coaching Staff that a player has demonstrated significant potential at the national and international level. No player that is under suspension by the USTA may be awarded a wild card. No player who has a national stating below the standing of the first alternate may be awarded a wild card unless, in the opinion of the wild card committee, the player will improve the overall strength of field of the tournament.

**Applications**: Request for Wild Cards are submitted by players using an online application. A link to the application is posted on the USTA website and shall be posted by the tournament to its website:
https://usta.fairplayams.com/AMS/public/sites/tennis/usta/ustaRequestWildcard.aspx

Wild Card applicants do not require Sectional Endorsement, but the application must be approved by the Sectional office. Note: Applications MUST be filed separately for each National Championship and received by the appropriate deadline (See below).

**Deadlines**: Applications must be received no later than five days after the entry deadline for which the Wild Card is sought. Earlier application is strongly encouraged. December 4th.

**Awarding of Wild Cards***: The Wild Card Committee will meet as soon as is practicable after the entry deadline to select from among the Wild Card applicants. The USTA Junior and Collegiate Competition Department will coordinate distribution of applications and the meeting time. As soon as Wild Card players are selected, they are notified by the USTA Junior and Collegiate Competition Department. The Tournament Director should also attempt to make contact with the player to receive the entry fee and any additional information that is required.

If you have any questions about Wild Cards please email jrcomp@usta.com

Wild Card recipients should be notified by December 13th.

3) ENTERING MULTIPLE DIVISIONS:
A player may be entered in up to two age divisions of USTA National Championships when entries close. The TennisLink system will select players for these divisions in the following order: 18s, 16s, 14, and 12. If a player is entered in two age divisions and is selected into the older division, that player shall not be eligible for selection into the younger division. If a player is NOT selected for the older division, that player is eligible for selection in the younger division and is eligible to be an alternate in the younger division, but not the older division.

Additionally, a player may not enter one division in singles and a different division in doubles at sites where two divisions are held.

Contact the Director of Junior Competition IMMEDIATELY if it is discovered that a player is entered, at the time entries close, in two concurrent USTA National Championships. Players who are found to be entered in two concurrent National Championships will not be accepted into either USTA National Championship and must be levied Suspension Points.

4) SECTIONAL ENDORSEMENTS:
Make sure that your junior player is on your section's endorsement list for this tournament. To find out if your player is on the list, please contact your USTA Junior Competition Manager for your section.

5) DOUBLES INFORMATION:
1. All players entered into singles will automatically be entered into doubles as well. If you WOULD NOT like to play doubles, you need to email the tournament director to withdraw from doubles at enrique@reffkintenniscenter.com

2. The deadline to specify a specific partner is Wednesday, December 12th. If you do not specify a partner or withdraw from doubles by December 12th, you will be randomly assigned a partner.

3. To register with your doubles partner, you need to email the tournament director your child's name and USTA number along with the name and USTA number of their partner. You must CC: (copy) your doubles partner when you email the tournament director with the pairing.

FACEBOOK: We have a tournament Facebook page to assist players in finding doubles partners, warm-up partners, updated tournament information, and to make communication with other players easier. Copy and paste the following link into your web browser, which will direct you to the Facebook page.
https://www.facebook.com/groups/271372630190522/

We Will Update this Document Daily for Updated List of Available and Confirmed Partners:

Special note: If any of the 128 singles players withdraw from doubles only, then we will fill the doubles draw based on the ordered singles alternates list. If we do have a doubles spot, we will email you an online invoice. In order to confirm you want a doubles only spot, that invoice will need to be paid within 24 hours. Accepting a doubles only spot will not change your position on the ordered singles alternates list. If you are asked to fill in for doubles, you will be randomly assigned a partner.

6) DRAW AND MATCH FORMATS:
Boy's & Girl's 12s & 14s
Singles - 128 Draw - Compass Draw - Main Draw Format is Best of 3 Sets (4 guaranteed opponents)
(The Singles Compass Draw guarantees each player at least four matches/opponents with round-of-16 losers fed into separate single elimination draw -silver- and the quarterfinal losers fed into another separate single elimination draw -gold-)
Singles Consolation Matches - Match Tiebreak in Lieu of Third Set
Doubles - 64 Draw - Single Elimination - Match Tiebreak in Lieu of Third Set (1 guaranteed round)
Doubles Semi-Finals & Finals - Best of 3 Sets

7) DATE AND TIME FOR DRAW TO BE MADE AND POSTED
Making of the draw has changed due to the publishing of the National Seeding List, the Draw will not be made on evening of the 24th, 8PM (MST). Please remember the making of the draw is different from the posting.



Draws will be made on Wednesday, December 19th at 3PM (EST) at the Jim Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson, AZ. Draws will be published online and at player registration on Wednesday, December 26th. All players are instructed to Check-In at their match site 15 minutes prior to their scheduled match time.

8) TOURNAMENT SELECTION PROCEDURES & ALTERNATES
https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/pdfs/2017%20USTA%20Junior%20Tournament%20Regulations.pdf

9) LATE ENTRIES POLICY
Late entries are not accepted into the tournament. Their only option is to apply for a Wild Card (which has to be done by December 4th).

10) WITHDRAWAL/ENTRY FEE REFUND POLICY FOR USTA JUNIOR NATIONAL CHAMPIONSHIPS
AFTER ENTRY DEADLINE:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. All withdrawals have to be emailed so documentation is in writing. Email player withdrawals enrique@reffkintenniscenter.com. Players must also fulfill the written verification requirements described below if the withdrawal is for injury, illness, or personal circumstance and the player wants to avoid being levied USTA Suspension Points.

Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline:
Players who withdraw after the entry deadline for any reason are NOT entitled to a refund.

http://www.usta.com/youth-tennis/junior-competition/withdrawalsentryfeerefunds/

The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and can be faxed to (707)-772-4896 or emailed to enrique@reffkintenniscenter.com

Players that suffer from an illness or injury during the tournament may obtain written verification from one of our certified athletic trainers that will be at the El Conquistador Resort and Reffkin Tennis Center. It is the player's responsibility to obtain this written verification and deliver it to the tournament director at the time of withdrawal.

All withdrawals for any reason without the proper written notification are recorded as defaults and a code of conduct report will be completed for any player who fails to submit written verification/medical verification to the tournament director by January 2nd, 2018, 9PM.

If the player is withdrawing because of a personal emergency, the player must deliver a written explanation of the situation in detail to the tournament director, and the referee will determine whether the situation will be categorized as a personal emergency.

11) HOW ALTERNATES LIST IS ORDERED:
The Tournament Committee shall prepare an alternate list of those players with timely entries not accepted into the draw who appear on the Sectional Endorsement Lists and who are doubles finalists from the four preceding USTA National Opens. Alternates shall be ordered using the National Standings List used to accept players into the draw to fill remaining vacancies. Late entrants who are eligible for selection shall be listed below these players by the date and time on which the late entry is made. If multiple late entries are received at the same time, they shall be ordered by lot. Late entrants are not ordered by position on the National Standings List.

12) HOW ALTERNATES GET INTO THE DRAW:
The ordered alternates list at the top of the website I updated immediately if we do have a withdrawal. There is no need to call or email and ask if there have been any withdrawals.

Before the draw is made, withdrawal of a player that was accepted as part of a section's quota will be replaced with the next available player on that section's endorsement list. Withdrawal of a player who was not accepted as part of a section's quota will be replaced with the next highest remaining alternate. After the draw is made, withdrawing players will be replaced with the next highest remaining alternate.

13) ON-SITE ALTERNATES:
Only those players that have gone through the registration process and appear on the alternate list will be considered for on-site alternate substitution. On-site alternates will be considered in the ranking order that they appear on the alternate list. Any alternate player wishing to be an on-site alternate must check in with the tournament desk at the appropriate location listed below, ready to play, between 7:30am and 8:30am. At 8:31am they are considered late. Alternates checking in after the first round has commenced will be placed at the bottom of the on-site alternate list, regardless of ranking. If any player shows up at or after 8:31am they will be on the bottom of the list regardless of what number they were on the ordered alternates list.

On-site alternates should report to the following sits below between 7:30am and 8:00am at the tournament desk on December 27th:
Girls' 12s - Reffkin Tennis Center "REFFK"
Boys' 12s - Westward Look Resort "WWL"
Boys' 14s - Tucson Racquet Club "TRC"
Girls' 14s - SaddleBrooke Tennis Center "SADDL"
(addresses listed in the "18)" tournament sites section.)
Checking with the tournament desk staff person at the appropriate age division check-in site above between 7:30am and 8:00am on December 27th automatically checks in alternates as an "on-site alternate" for singles and for doubles.

SPECIAL NOTE:
The highest alternate on the ordered alternates list posted on the tennislink website that checks in on time on 12/27 (between 7:30am and 8am) with the tournament desk staff at the correct site will be the first player admitted into the draw if there any players that withdraw at the last minute from the tournament. HOWEVER, if there is a player in the tournament that cannot play their first match but believes they can play their second in consolation we will NOT replace that player with an onsite alternate. Since the spot in the tournament is there's, they can choose to not play their first match because of some personal circumstance and then try to play their next match in consolation.

14) CHECK-IN:
All players must check-in on December 26th at any time between 12 pm and 5:30 pm at the DoubleTree Hotel - Reid Park-Tournament Registration Desk at 445 S Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711

If you absolutely cannot attend check-in, go to the link below, provide us with the reason you are not attending, and fill out the other information requested. This form needs to be submitted by December 21st (PLEASE - NO exceptions) in order to be excused from missing the check-in and parent's meeting on Dec. 26.
Link to copy and paste --> https://goo.gl/forms/O87ewwUmT8yy9liR2



15) Check-In Day Schedule:
December 26th, 2017
9:00 am ---- Training Workout Sessions Begin @ Reffkin
12 pm - 5:30 pm ---- Event Check-in @ DoubleTree Hotel (Boojum Room)
4:30 pm - 5:00 pm ---- Mandatory Parents Meeting @ DoubleTree Hotel (Ballroom)
5:30 pm ---- Training Workout Sessions End @ Reffkin
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm ---- Players Party, Dinner @ DoubleTree Hotel (Ballroom)
5:30pm - 6:30pm ---- Guest Speaker Dr. Jorge Valverde @ DoubleTree Hotel (Ballroom)
(Times and Locations are subject to adjustment - please check back often)

16) TOURNAMENT SCHEDULE (Schedule is tentative and subject to change)
We will be playing doubles first then singles each day.
---Dec. 27 (Day 1 of 7)
1 Round of Singles + 1 Round of Doubles
---Dec. 28 (Day 2 of 7)
1 Round of Singles + 1 Round of Doubles
---Dec. 29 (Day 3 of 7)
1 Round of Singles + 1 Round of Doubles
---Dec. 30 (Day 4 of 7)
1 Round of Singles + 1 Round of Doubles
---Dec. 31 (Day 5 of 7)
1 Round of Singles (for Main Draw), 2 Rounds of Singles (for Consolation Brackets) + 1 Round of Doubles (Semis)
---Jan. 1 (Day 6 of 7)
1 Round of Singles (Main Draw Semis), 1 Round of Singles (Consolation Bracket Finals) + 1 Round of Doubles (Finals)
---Jan. 2 (Day 7 of 7)
Singles Finals, Singles 3rd/4th Play Match, Singles Gold Bracket Finals
When making your travel arrangements, please remember that finals day matches will continue through the afternoon and cannot be rescheduled. Please also note that schedule above WILL change if there are any weather problems.

17) PRACTICE COURT RESERVATIONS:
Limited courts will be available for reservation December 25th & 26th at Reffkin Tennis Center. $12 per court per hour, Non-refundable. Call (520) 791-4896 to reserve. December 25th (Christmas) we are only open from 8am-5pm.

18) TOURNAMENT SITES (SITES SUBJECT TO CHANGE):
(Age Groups Listed Below next to each site are subject to change. Towards the end of the tournament (January 1st and 2nd), all matches will be played at the Reffkin Tennis Center. ALL Tournament sites and dates below are subject to change. Time mentioned below is an approximate travel time from Main Site Reffkin to site listed.)
1.(REFFK) Reffkin Tennis Center - GIRLS 12s (12/27-1/2) (Main Site) - 50 S. Alvernon Way - Tournament Cell Phone (520) 477-7092 - Using 22 Courts
***ALL DIVISIONS LAST TWO DAYS

2.(TRC) Tucson Racquet Club - BOYS 14s & Some Boys 12s Matches -(12/27-12/31)- (12 min. from REFF) - 4001 N. Country Club Rd. - Jay Hitchcock (520) 247-4747 -- Using 22 Courts
3.(ECRES) Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Resort - GIRLS 14s - (12/27-12/31)-(32 min. from REFF) - 10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ - Catherine Waters (520) 822-6007, Richie Foitik (520) 906-1749 - Using 12 Courts
4. (SADDL) Saddlebrooke Tennis Center - GIRLS 14s - (12/27 - 12/31) 64335 Saddlebrooke Blvd, Tucson, AZ 85739 - Marc Avalos (520) 661-2502 - Using 12 courts
5.(OVCC) - Oro Valley Community And Recreation Center - BOYS 12s - (12/27 - 12/31) - (36 min. from REFF) - 10555 N La Canada Dr, Oro Valley, AZ - Jayme Shafer (520) 256-7521 - Using 12 Courts
6. (WWL) - Westward Look Wyndham Resort - BOYS 12s - (12/27 - 12/31) - 245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704 - Ivan Duran (520) 223-6245 - Using 6 Courts
7. Tucson Country Club - Some GIRLS 12s and Some BOYS 14s - 2950 N Camino Principal, Tucson, AZ 85715 - Dave Blackwell (520) 449-5580 - Using 6 Courts

19) Practice Sites:
When courts are in use for practice and are limited, please share and warm-up four to a court.

Boys 12s
Udall Park - 7200 E. Tanque Verde Rd. -- 4 courts --- 8am-6pm
Rolling Hills Park -- 8900 E. 29th St. -- 2 courts -- 8am-4pm
Sabino High School -- 5000 N. Bowes Rd. -- 10 courts -- 8am-4pm
Stefan Gollob Park -- 395 S. Prudence Rd. -- 4 courts -- 8am-4pm

Girls 12s
Catalina Magnet High School -- 3645 E. Pima St -- 10 courts -- 8am-6pm
Rincon High School -- 421 N. Acadia Ave. -- 10 courts -- 8am-4pm
Ft. Lowell Tennis Center -- 8 courts -- 8am-8pm -- costs $2.50 per person

Boys 14s
Catalina Magnet High School -- 3645 E. Pima St. -- 10 courts -- 8am-6pm
Rincon High School -- 421 N. Acadia Ave. -- 10 courts -- 8am-4pm
Westward Look Resort -- 246 E. Ina Rd. -- 2 courts -- Free -- first come first serve
Ft. Lowell Tennis Center -- 2900 N. Craycroft Rd. -- 8 courts -- cost is $2.50 per person

Girls 14s
Best Western Inn Suites -- 6201 N. Oracle Rd -- 2 courts
Westward Look Resort -- 246 E. Ina Rd. -- 2 courts -- Free -- first come first serve
Canyon Del Oro High School -- 25 W Calle Concordia, Oro Valley, AZ -- 8am-3pm -- 8 courts -- First come first serve -- MAY be closed because of winter break
Hilton El Conquistador Resort & Oro Valley Community Center -- charge for warm-up courts but do take reservations

20) RACQUET STRINGING:
Stringer will be onsite at Reffkin Tennis Center and Tucson Racquet Club during the duration of the tournament. Prices differ at both sites so please be sure to check with the site in advance. Links are provided below for more information:
Reffkin Tennis Center: http://reffkintenniscenter.com/other/proshopinfo/
Tucson Racquet Club: http://tucsonracquetclub.com/pro-shop-tucson/

21) MAJOR AIRPORTS
Tucson International Airport -- (8 miles from the Tennis Center, approx. 18 min)
7250 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85756

Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport -- (115 miles from the Tennis Center, approx. 1 hr & 45 min)
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85034

22) ENTERPRISE RENTAL CAR
TBA

23) Host Hotel Options:
MAIN HOST HOTEL
RECOMMENDED HOTEL FOR GIRLS 12S
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED HOTEL IF SITES CHANGE)
DoubleTree Hotel at Reid Park - Rate: $119
Phone Reservations: (520) 881-4200 - mention group code WJC
Cut-off date: Reservations must be made by 12/11/18 or until the group block is sold-out, whichever comes first.
445 S. Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ, 85711
Online booking link -->
Winter Junior Championship: Dec 23 - Jan 3 Group code WJC
https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/T/TUSBTDT-WJC-20181223/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG
Recently Remodeled 295 Guest Rooms, Pool, Fitness Center, Day Spa, Business Center, 10,000 sq. ft. ballroom Across the street from Jim Reffkin Tennis Center

RECOMMENDED HOTEL FOR GIRLS 14S
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED HOTEL IF SITES CHANGE)
Hilton Tucson El Conquistador Golf & Tennis Resort-
Call: 1-888-370-0980
Group Code: NWC
Rate: $139.00 plus tax, per night
Cut-off date: Reservations must be made by 12/19/18
Resort Charge: Resort charge exempt (optional to purchase at check in $25 per day)
10000 N Oracle Rd, Tucson, AZ 85704
ONLINE Reservations (copy and paste link below):
https://secure.hilton.com/en/hi/res/choose_dates.jhtml?hotel=TUSHTHH&spec_plan=NWC
Distance from ECRES (GIRLS 14s Site 1 of 4): Walking Distance
Distance from OVCC (GIRLS 14s Site 2 of 4): 4.2 Miles
Distance from SADDL (GIRLS 14s Site 3 of 4): 13.5 Miles
Distance from Reffkin (Site for January 1st & 2nd): 15.5 miles

RECOMMENDED HOTEL FOR GIRLS 12 & BOYS 14
(SUBJECT TO CHANGE AS RECOMMENDED HOTEL IF SITES CHANGE)
Hilton Tucson East
ONLINE Reservations (copy and paste link below):
https://na01.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fsecure3.hilton.com%2Fen_US%2Fhi%2Freservation%2Fbook.htm%3FinputModule%3DHOTEL%26ctyhocn%3DTUSHEHF%26spec_plan%3DWINTER%26arrival%3D20181223%26departure%3D20190104%26cid%3DOM%2CWW%2CHILTONLINK%2CEN%2CDirectLink%26fromId%3DHILTONLINKDIRECT&data=02%7C01%7CJulia.McGaugh%40Hilton.com%7C49ff6544b4784462d09608d65afb4bc7%7C660292d2cfd54a3db7a7e8f7ee458a0a%7C0%7C0%7C636796432686400951&sdata=wutI%2FUYxEDY4g9UJsKW%2BvG7flUZcdlfA62NrcRf7Two%3D&reserved=0
Rate: $89-$109 plus tax, per night
7600 E Broadway Blvd |Tucson, Arizona 85710

RECOMMENDED HOTEL FOR GIRLS 14 & Boys 12&14
BEST WESTERN INN SUITES HOTEL Tucson Foothills
6201 N. Oracle Road | Tucson, AZ 85704 USA
Phone Reservations: (520) 297-8111 Group Code: Winter Reffkin Group
Cut-off date: December 20th
Complimentary Full Hot Breakfast Buffet included Complimentary Social Hour with 2 free drinks and light snacks
Rate is $79/night -- great deal! Tennis practice courts on-site.

WESTWARD LOOK RESORT
Rate (subject to change): $119 ($20 resort fee is included, 15% off on food, beverage and spa services with reservation)
Free tennis courts available at hotel for guests to use.
Phone Reservations: 1800-722-2500 (group name "Reffkin Tennis Center")
245 E Ina Rd, Tucson, AZ, 85704
Reservation Link:
https://aws.passkey.com/e/49545405
Distance from TRC (B14 Site 1 of 3): 7.7 Miles
Distance from PIMAW (B14 Site 2 of 3): 11.4 Miles
Distance from HIMML (B14 Site 3 of 3): 9.3 Miles
Distance from ECRES (G14 Site 1 of 3): 5.3 Miles
Distance from OVCC (G14 Site 2 of 3): 7 Miles
Distance from Reffkin (Site for All Age Divisions on January 1st & 2nd): 11.1 Miles


24) TOURNAMENT TRAINING SESSIONS/PRIVATE HITTING SESSIONS:
December 26th, 2018
Get prepared! And get acclimated to Arizona - with a hitting session on the courts you'll be playing on! 2-hour sessions grouped by gender and ability. Supervised by the Smith-Perry Tennis Academy. You may sign up for more than one session if available. These sessions may sell out, so get signed up early! Fees are non-refundable after December 15th. Refunds on or before December 15th less a $20 processing fee. Each player should check in 15 minutes prior to session start time. Show up on time! Late arrivals will be replaced with on-site alternates. To be placed on the alternate wait list, please arrive 15 minutes before sessions begin.

Training Registration: (520) 791-4896 with credit card (Mastercard or Visa only). registration will be open starting 11/28/2018
Training Location: Reffkin Tennis Center - Main Event Site
Training Session Fee: $55 per session per player (2 Hours)
Session Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 1:30 pm, 3:30 pm
Only 40 Spots Available For Each Time Slot (alternates are welcome as well). Players organized by level.

Private Hitting Sessions are available through the Smith-Perry Tennis Academy for Winter National participants from December 20th through January 2nd.

WINTER NATIONAL HITTING SESSION COACHES :
Note: Payment required at time of reservation. Cancellations 24hrs or more receive refund less $20 processing. No refunds for cancellations less that 24hrs.

Mitch McDaniels: Currently Competes on the Pro Tennis Tour. UTR: 13.44
Available Dec 20-24 8am-1pm, Dec 26 10am-1pm, Dec 27 to Jan 2 7am-12pm
Hitting session site: Reffkin Tennis Center.
Rate: $60 per hour, $40 per 1/2 hour.
Cell: 520-425-4360 Email: Mtmcdani33@gmail.com

Maddie Pothoff: Current Santa Clara University Women's Tennis Team. 2016-2017 University of Alabama Tennis Team. 2017 NCAA D1 Doubles Championship Finalist. UTR:11
Rate $50 per hour, $30 per 1/2 hour.
Available Dec 26th 1pm-5:30pm Dec 27 to Jan 2nd, 7am to 3pm
Hitting session site: Reffkin Tennis Center.
Cell: (520) 971-1659 Email: mpothoff1@gmail.com

Chloe Gavino: Currently New Mexico State University Women's Team. Apprx UTR 9
Available Dec. 26th 9am-3pm; Dec 27 to Jan. 1st, 7am to 4pm
Hitting Site: Reffkin Tennis Center.
Rate: $50 per hour, $30 per 1/2 hour.
Cell: (520)-490-2385 Email: Cgavino2000@gmail.com

Gretis Li: Coach at Smith-Perry Tennis Academy. Plays for University of Arizona club team. Apprx 5.0 level
Available Dec 20-24 8am-5pm, Dec 26 1:30pm to 5:30pm, Dec 27 to Jan 2 7am-5pm
Hitting Site: Dec 26 @ Reffkin; Dec 27-Jan 2 @ Rincon HS
Rate: $50 per hr, $30 per 1/2 hr.
Cell: 520-300-0690 Email: gretisyli@gmail.com

Francisco Ton: Former player at Pima Community College 2014 and 2016. Apprx 5.0
Rate $50 per hour and $30 per 1/2 hour.
Availability is Dec. 26 9am-1am & 6pm-10pm @ Reffkin; Dec.27-30 7AM-7PM Dec. 31 7AM -4PM @ Rincon HS
Cell: 520-455-8505 Email: franciscoton1995@gmail.com_

Francisco Sotelo: former Pima College player, 4.5-5.0 NTRP
Available December 20-Jan 2 from 7am to 5pm
Rate $50 per hour and $30 per 1/2 hour.
Hitting Site: Rincon High School
Cell: (520) 440-9301 Email: sotelo016@live.com


25) PROFESSIONAL PHOTOGRAPHY:
YourGameFace will be providing action photography by appointment. Please SIGN UP early to schedule match photos.They will have a tent at Reffkin and Hilton El Conquistador for showing the images, but traveling to other sites by APPOINTMENT. CALL CELL - 214-543-5437

YourGameFace.com Photography - Professional photographers Lloyd & Melissa Clayton will be onsite to provide action portraits and commemorative posters of match play by appointment. Please sign up early! Email: yourgameface@mac.com Phone: (214) 543-5437


26) AWARDS
The USTA will award gold, silver, and bronze tennis balls to the first, second, and third place finishers in singles and doubles. In addition 4th place, Gold Bracket 1st and 2nd, Silver Bracket 1st and 2nd, and Northeast / North/ Northwest / West / Southwest / South / Southeast 1st and 2nd.

The USTA National Winter Championship will present a sportsmanship award for each age division. Players, parents, and officials are encouraged to nominate players for the tournament committee to consider. The winner of the USTA sportsmanship award will receive a commemorative plaque from the USTA. Nomination forms will be available at registration and at each tournament desk.

27) WEATHER:
In the event of inclement weather, we will be posting updates on both this Tennislink tournament page and the voice message on our pro shop phone line at (520) 791-4896. Please don't assume anything - always check for updates! Thank you!

28) TOURNAMENT BALL:
Wilson US Open Balls - New can of balls will be provided for third set. Girls 12s&14s use regular duty balls. Boys 12s&14s use extra duty balls.

29)ELIGIBILITY REQUIREMENTS:_
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Eligibility

30) SEEDING METHOD:
Seeding Criteria for USTA National Championships
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Seeding/
Seeding done per USTA National regulations using USTA's National Ranking list.

31) DRESS CODE:
All players are required to wear appropriate tennis attire. Cut off shorts, bare midriffs, and compression shorts alone are not allowed. Shirts should not reference sex, drugs, alcohol, or tobacco.

32) THANK YOU:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitTucson.org
Bruegger's Bagels
www.brueggers.com
Tucson Parks and Recreation
www.cms3.tucsonaz.gov

33)TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE:
Chairperson: Ronnie Smith
Tournament Director: Enrique Zarate
Tournament Referee: Mei Hand

34) Mental Toughness Seminar

ABOUT THE GUEST SPEAKER:
_Dr. Jorge Valverde will be giving a presentation on Sport Psychology and Mental Toughness at 7:00 pm on Registration Day, December 26th. The presentation will take place at the DoubleTree Hotel Ballroom. Dr. Valverde is a regular contributor at National Championships and will be available for individual consultation during the event. Don't miss this great opportunity!

Free 20-Minute Mental Toughness Consultation

Dr. Jorge Valverde, a renowned psychologist who has developed a specialized system to train the minds of tennis players in a positive and effective way, will be providing 20-minute free consultations (compliments of the Tournament) for players, parents and coaches during the tournament. This is an excellent opportunity for players who want to develop mental toughness.

Dr. Valverde graduated from the University of Kansas with a Doctoral dissertation research on the mental preparation of highly ranked tennis players. He has served as sport psychologist for numerous tennis academies and universities throughout the US, Mexico, Europe and South America. He has also worked with many elite players such as Luke Jensen, French Open Doubles Champion, 1993 Anna Lenna Groenefeld, number one junior player in the world in 2003 and ranked as high as 14 in the WTA, Meghann Shaughnessy, ranked as high as 11 in the WTA, Timothy Neilly, Orange Bowl Boys' 18s Champion, Tim Smyczek, singles Semi Finalist at Wimbledon 2005, Kim Couts, 2006 Girls 18s Easter Bowl Champion, Ann Li,2017 Wimbledon Junior Finalist, Zeke Clark, # 47 ITF Career High, Nishesh Basavareddy, 2017 Orange Bowl Finalist, Nathan Han, # 110 ITF Career High Combined, Jeremie Casabon, USTA #33 Boys 16s, Dennis Novikov, Singles and doubles Kalamazoo Champion, Kaylan, Bigun 2018 Open Super 12s Auray (France) singles and doubles champion (Kaylan is the first American to win both titles).

Please call Dr. Valverde to set up your free-20 minute consultation at (785) 979-1264 or visit his web site: www.bmentallytough.com Email:valverdeinfo@aol.com

35) ELEVATION IN TUCSON:
The city's elevation is 2,643 ft (806 m) above sea level.

36) AVERAGE TEMPERATURE IN DECEMBER:
Average temperature in Tucson is high of 64 and a low of 41.

37) PLAYER WAIVER/RELEASE FORM
All players must complete this form and -MAIL- (snail mail) to Enrique Zarate by Tuesday, December 18th, 2018, NO EXCEPTIONS, has to be by mail.
Copy and paste the link below into your web browser to download the release form.
https://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/1/15/usta_release_and_waiver._juniors._2015.pdf
Mail to:
Address:
Reffkin Tennis Center
Attn: Enrique Zarate
50 S Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ, 85711

38) TOURNAMENT VIDEOTAPING
VIDEO & ANALYTICS BY GAME SMART TENNIS
ALL MATCHES AT REFFKIN TENNIS CENTER WILL BE RECORDED and available for purchase.
Game Smart Tennis will be offering following services:
* MATCH VIDEO: Recording of the entire match. First match $40.00 and every next $30.00.
* CONDENSED VIDEO: Don't waste time watching players picking up the balls. In average a two hour match compresses to 20 min of video. Price per match: $70.00.
*HIGHLIGHT VIDEO: Video consisting of the best points of the match showcasing your strengths. Price per match $100.
* INTERACTIVE ANALYTICS: Get match statistics and use them to watch points of interest. Features include sharing, creating playlist and writing comments. Mobile app available. Price per match starts at $130.00.
For all orders and samples of video/analytics visit www.matchbox.tennis.

39) Tournament Line Call Overrule Policy
Once a player has been overruled a second time, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the Point Penalty System: point, game, default.

40) Tournament Sponsors:
Bruegger's Bagels
www.brueggers.com
Smith-Perry Tennis Academy

41) Holiday Tennis Camp at Tucson Racquet Club for Alternates / Siblings
Dec. 27-29 and Jan. 2-5
Info on this: https://tucsonracquetclub.com/holiday-camp/

OTHER INFO:
This event is restricted to the following Junior players: U.S. Citizens Permanent Resident Aliens Diplomats, Refugees and asylees Junior players residing in Puerto Rico, U.S. Virgin Islands, Samoa or Guam and Canadian residents of British Columbia. You may be asked for proof of status. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2.a.

Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.

Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, November 29, 2018 11:59:00 AM Eastern 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: 759203618 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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