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STOCKTON SUPER SERIES
GENERAL INFORMATION
When you register, be sure to provide your email address and cell phone number during the registration process. We do not have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants UNLESS the player re-enters their contact information at the time of the event registration. This means that if a player does not enter their phone number and email information each time they register for a tournament, we will not be able to contact them for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, etc. Your cooperation will ensure that we can continue to communicate necessary information to all of the tournament players.
NorCal USTA Super Series rules
Super Series Tournaments are ratings-based singles tournaments for advanced players offered in the 18 and 14 divisions. Players with similar ability are grouped into 8-player compass draws. Players that typically enter the 12 division should play the 14 division. Players that typically enter the 16 division should play the 18 division. Tournaments will take place over a 2-day sanction period.
i. Pathway Eligibility - Players Aged 12 Years and Younger.
To enter and play in a Super Series Tournament, players must players must be at least 8 years of age and first fulfill the pathway requirements as set forth in Rule 10.
ii. Draw Size and Type.
64 total players per gender will compete in each Super Series. Players will be flighted into draws of 8 as described below. The draw format will be a compass draw with a playoff for 3rd and 4th place.
iii. Selection.
Players will be selected based on the most recently available Universal Tennis Ratings as follows:
a. 18 Divisionthe top 32 rated boys and top 32 rated girls with timely entries, regardless of age, are selected for the boys’ and girls’ 18 division events.
b. 14 Divisions.
The top 32 rated boys and top 32 rated girls with timely entries that meet the age eligibility requirements for a 14-and-under division tournament, will be selected for the boys’ and girls’ 14 Division events. If a player has entered and been selected for the 18 Division, they must play the higher division. (See Concurrent Tournament Rule 6.B.iii. for entering two divisions).
In the event two or more players have the same rating, the tie will be broken as set forth in Rule 11.I.vii. below.
v. Player Selection Publication Requirement.
Unless delayed due to the availability of USTA NorCal staff to make singles selections, the singles selection lists will be published no later than the Friday following the Monday entry
deadline. In the event of a delay, the publication date will be published to the tournament website.
vi. Flighting and Seeding
Players will be flighted into 8-player compass draws using the most recently available Universal Tennis Ratings so that players with similar ratings are in each compass draw. These ratings will also be used to seed the draws. In the event two or more players have the same rating, the tie will be broken as set forth in Rule 11.I.vii. below.
vii. Breaking Selection, Flighting, and Seeding Tie In the event two or more players have the same rating, a tie will be broken based on the players’ highest rankings on the most recently published Combined Sectional Final Ranking Lists as follows:
a. 18 Divisions.
The players’ highest rank on the 18 Division list will be used. If both players do not appear on the 18 Division list, the 16 Division list will be used. If both players do not appear on the 16 Division list, the 14 Division list will be used. If both players do not appear on the 14 Division list, the 12 Division list will be used.
b. 14 Divisions.
The players’ highest rank on the 14 Division list will be used. If both players do not appear on the 14 Division list, the 12 Division list will be used.
viii. Match and Scoring Formats.
Regular scoring will be used.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
If you have any questions and concerns please contact either the Tournament Director Mike Erwin at: mikeerwin@mac.com, or the Referee Lonnie Gibbs Jr at: lonnie.gibbsjr@ymail.com
PRACTICE COURTS:
There will be practice courts available at the tournament sites before the first round of play each day.
Racket Stringing
Stringing will be available during this tournament. Please text (937) 238-5307 for more information.
CHECK-IN PROCEDURES
Please check in at the tournament desk at least 15 minutes before your scheduled match time. Please go to the bathroom, fill your water bottle, etc. before you check in. Players are expected to check and comply with all scheduling done by the Tournament Committee.
Weather Delays
Any delays due to weather will be posted on the tournament homepage in a timely manner. If there is nothing posted there is no delay.
LATE ENTRIES
Pursuant to USTA Regulations, late entries shall be placed on the bottom of the alternate list in the order received. Late entries received at the same time will be ordered by lot. To submit a late entry, email the player’s name, USTA number, division of entry, email address and cell phone number to Mike Erwin - contact information is above.
WITHDRAWALS PRIOR TO ENTRY DEADLINE
Prior to entries closing, a player may withdraw and automatically receive a refund of your entry fee by clicking on the "Withdrawal" link that is in the Edit Registration box at the top right of this page.
WITHDRAWALS AFTER ENTRY DEADLINE
As a courtesy to all players in this tournament who are being grouped based on ratings, players needing to withdraw are encouraged to do so as soon as possible. Immediately contact Mike Erwin (contact information is at the top of this page) if you need to withdraw from the tournament after entries close.
BALL TYPE
Each match will be played with three Penn tennis balls.
DRESS CODE
Appropriate tennis attire is required at all times. Only shoes with non-marking soles are permitted.
TOURNAMENT EVALUATIONS
We highly recommend that you complete an evaluation of the Round Robin. Annual feedback from our participants is the best way for us to continue to improve the quality of the event for everyone. You will need your USTA membership number to complete the evaluation.
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