GET SCOUTED! GET RECRUITED!
National
Scouting Report's college tennis scout Mark Dodd will be onsite at
this tournament evaluating college prospects. Since 1980, college coaches have
depended on NSR to present quality prospects for recognition, evaluation and
recruitment. If you think you have what it takes to play at the next level, talk
with a NSR Scout and schedule a free evaluation during this tournament. Contact
Tennis Scout Mark Dodd directly at mdodd@nsr-inc.com. To learn more...Click
"more info".
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MATCH VIDEO AND STATS – TENNIS ANALYTICS
Tennis
Analytics will be filming
all matches at this year’s Icy Hot Southern Level 2 Championships BG 16 &
18's. Your tagged match footage, along with a detailed match stats report,
is available for a nominal fee. Tagged match footage allows you to
search, filter and view specific moments in any match from any web-enabled
device. Match video along with a detailed statistical report is posted
to your own personal online collection, which you can share with your personal
coach, family or friends. Players can only order their own matches. To order,
CLICK
"more Info" or see us at the event. Multi-match packages are available.
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Tournament desk phone number, 770-347-8087
Email is the best method to contact us.
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Scoring Formats
• Main Draw singles will play the best of 3 sets. • Consolation singles will play two sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. • Doubles will play an 6-game pro-set with a 7-point match tiebreak played at 6-all.
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Singles Tournament Format
A modified Curtis Consolation draw format will be used in singles events. Losers of the first 2 rounds feed into the main consolation draw. Losers of the Round of 16 and Quarterfinals feed into a separate Round of 16-Quarterfinal Losers consolation draw. Both consolation draws will end with the semi-finals.
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Rest periods between singles matches
The following policy will be implemented: When players are scheduled to play 2 singles matches in one day, and the first match is 'Best of 3 sets' format, they will be offered a rest period of at least 2 hours. If both matches are tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set, they will be offered a rest period equal to the length of their first match, with a maximum of 2 hours, This rest period guideline does not apply to doubles.
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.
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3-Minute Coaching Break
· 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. · 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.
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Detailed Directions will be posted at the bottom of the website.
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HOST HOTELS
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BAYMONT INN and SUITES
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. (Rates are based 2 adults, children 17 and
under are free.)
• 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.
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COUNTRY INN and SUITES
15 Hobson Way, Rome,
30161, 706-232-3380.
• Standard King or 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. • Two week cutoff date for the tournaments: Rooms must be booked two weeks prior to arrival to be guaranteed the tennis rate. Rooms booked after the cutoff date, rate is subject to availability and can be based on hotels current rate.
• 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
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT (Opened March 28)
320 West 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30165 • King + Sleeper Sofa $159.00 + tax or Double Queens $179.00 + tax. Parking $5.00 per day. • A block of rooms is being held until October 12. After that date, call hotel for rates and availability. • To book at the group rate online, click "more info" • If you call 706-295-7006 to make reservations, refer to "MTA Icy Hot Southern". • Located across the street from the Downtown Tennis Center. • The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard Rome provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or dinner during the evening. Take in the relaxing views of the river on our outdoor patio while sitting by the fire pit. • Free Hi-speed internet; Fitness Center; Pet Friendly • Starbucks on site. • Cancellation policy - Cancel 48 hours prior to 6:00 pm day of arrival to avoid 1 night charge. • Early Check-out penalties apply.
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DAYS INN
840 Turner McCall Blvd., Rome, 30161, 706-295-0400.
• Guest Rooms: $89.00 + tax.
• Business Center, Free Wireless High Speed
Internet, Gym/Fitness Center, Meeting/banquet Space, Swimming Pool
• Free Daybreak Breakfast
• Free Local Calls and 800 # Access
• All rooms have: Microwave, Refrigerator, Alarm
Clock, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board
• Copy and Fax Service
• 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.
• Group Rate available 30 days in advance.
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ECONO-LODGE
390 Dodd Blvd SE, Rome, GA,
706-234-0014
• King Room: $59.99, 2 Doubles: $62.99 +
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. • To
reserve online, click "more info".
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HAWTHORN SUITES
110 W. Second Ave., Rome 30161, 706-378-4837
• Standard King Room: $ 159.00 (+15% Tax). • Large room on river with balcony and 2 Queen beds, or King suite with full kitchen, separate living room with sleeper sofa: $ 189.00 (+15% Tax) • To check availability click on "more info". • "Hawthorn Suites is located inside a 115 year old renovated warehouse in the heart of downtown Rome, Georgia. It is within walking distance to most all types of shops and restaurants the city has to offer. Also for your convenience, Hawthorn Suites is 2-3 blocks from the Downtown Tennis Center and only 4.6 miles from Rome Tennis Center at Berry College. Ace your night's sleep before the big match with Hawthorn Suites! We serve up free wifi, free parking, and a grand slam breakfast. At the end of a long day hit our beds for the sweet spot!"
• 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.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
35 Hobson Way, Rome, GA 30161 706-232-0021 • Standard King and 2 Queen Bed Guest Rooms: $121.00 + tax. Upgrades for suites available. Price based on availability. • Tennis Rate available only if you book with the hotel directly at 706-232-0021. The tennis rates apply to standard rooms only. • Two week cutoff date for the tournaments: Rooms must be booked two weeks prior to arrival to be guaranteed the tennis rate. Rooms booked after the cutoff date, rate is subject to availability and can be based on hotels current rate. • All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and 42-inch Flat Panel HD TV. • Complimentary Hot Full Breakfast Buffet. • Fitness Center and Business Center on site. • Cancellation Policy: Guests must cancel 24 hours in advance to not be charged for the first night. This must be done by 6PM the night prior to arrival. • Early Check out: Must check out by 11:00 on the day of check out.
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES
15
Chateau Drive, Rome, GA, 30161, Phone
706-291-1034, Fax 706-291-1036,
lq6243gm@laquinta.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
• 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.
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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.
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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
Downtown Tennis
Center, 3 minutes from Darlington School.
• Guest rooms: KING BED $53.96 + tax, Two DOUBLE
BEDS $62.96 + 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.
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Directions to RomeTennis Center @ Berry College (RTC) from I-75 at Exit # 290 (Cartersville)
100 Match Point Way, Rome, GA 30165 (may not yet be 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. For a map, click "more info".
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Directions to Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (RTC) from I-75 southbound from Tennessee at Exit 312 (Calhoun)
100 Match Point Way, Rome, GA 30165 (may not yet be 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. For a map, click "more info".
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Satellite Site - Rome Downtown Tennis Center (DT) will be used Saturday for match play.
Directions to Rome Downtown Tennis Center (DT) from Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College (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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Practice Courts
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)
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Directions to Alto Park (ALT) from Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College
(1014 Burnett Ferry Rd SW, Rome, GA 30165)
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Turn
RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee
Connector.
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Go 1.7
mile traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy
(just past Braves Stadium)
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Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside
Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner
McCall).
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Turn
RIGHT on Turner McCall
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Go
approximately 2.6 miles to 10th traffic
light (1st traffic light past DAIRY QUEEN) (Burnett Ferry, Left only)
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Turn
LEFT on Burnett Ferry Road. (The park is on this road, all appearances to
the contrary.)
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Go
approximately 2.7 miles to Alto Park
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Turn
RIGHT into Alto Park and follow
driveway (it sort of turns to the right.)
* TOTAL DISTANCE ~ 8.4 miles
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Directions to Etowah Park (ETO) rom Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College
(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)
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Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside
Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall).
·
Turn
Left on Turner McCall
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Go
approximately 0.4 mile to 1st
traffic light and turn LEFT onto Broad Street
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Go
approximately 0.1 mile on Broad Street
to 1st traffic light (road changes name to MLK at light).
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Continue
STRAIGHT AHEAD on MLK for approximately 1.7 mile (name changes to Kingston Road)
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Etowah Park is on LEFT …. Look for sign that says "GOLF Driving
Range." (It is easier to see than the Etowah Park
sign.)
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TOTAL
DISTANCE ~ 5.4 miles
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Directions to Berry College (BC) from Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College
(2277
Martha Berry Hwy, Mt. Berry,
GA 30149)
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Turn LEFT
out of tennis center onto Armuchee
Connector.
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Go 0.6
mile to 2nd Traffic light.
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Turn
LEFT onto US 27 (Martha Berry Hwy).
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Go
approximately 1.3 mile to 2nd traffic light.
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Turn RIGHT
at traffic light into entrance to Berry College.
·
Stay in
the right lane to go through visitors entrance.
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After
entrance gate, go to traffic circle.
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Go 270
degrees around traffic circle (3/4 of the way around) and…
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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.
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Go to first street on
right, and turn right onto Victory.
·
The
parking lot will be on left next to gymnasium.
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Tennis
Courts are on adjacent to parking lot.
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TOTAL
DISTANCE 2.9 miles.
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Tournament Ball: Dunlop Grand Prix Hard Court
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USTA PLAYER OATH
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.
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