NC State Tar Heel Qualifier - NC L1/STA L2

Events - Alternates by Event as of 7:47 pm May 23

7:00 am Monday: At this point clay courts are playable and on time at HPC!

All PHS and HPH go to Piedmont Indoor Tennis Center at your scheduled times shown on the draw from PHS and HPH.


12:35 pm All Hanes Park Clay court matches have been moved to Taylor Tennis Center. Please report at your designated time for the remainder of the day.

BG 10s - Best of two short sets (first to 4 games by a margin of 2) with a tiebreak (first to 7) in lieu of third set in both Main Draw and Consolation (Ad Scoring).

BG 12s - Best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10) in lieu of third set (Ad Scoring) in both Main Draw and Consolation

BG 14s-18s - All Main Draw Matches will be play best two out of three full tiebreak sets (Ad Scoring). All consolation matches will play best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10) in lieu of third set (Ad Scoring).

It is our objective to complete all rounds of this tournament as scheduled. In the event of inclement weather, the THQ Tournament Committee in consult with NCTA, will consider implementation of the following guidelines, including but not limited to these listed below, from 2018 Friend At Court (FAC):****
1. No-Ad Scoring as deemed appropriate by the tournament Referee.****
2. Switch to 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of third set for MAIN DRAW matches (14's thru 18's).****
3. Utilize short sets, best-2-out-of-3 sets, with 10 point match tie-break in lieu of third set format for singles play, first to 4, set tie-break at 4-4 in divisions B/G 12s, 14s, 16s, 18s. (B/G 10s divisions remains unchanged). Doubles may be modified from 8-game pro-set to a 6-game pro-set if deemed appropriate by the tournament committee (B/G 10s remains unchanged, keeping a 6-game pro-set format)****

Additionally, warm-up times and breaks between sets will be strictly enforced; players will need to be present at their site for “to be followed by” scheduling as needed by the tournament desk.****

Should the tournament need to cancel any play, the priority will be on completing singles play for this qualifier. Any cancellations as a last resort would be in the following order:****
1. Main Draw Doubles;****
2. Consolation Singles;****
3. Main Draw Singles****
The Tournament Referee may modify the scoring after a complete round in any division in the event of inclement weather, health/safety concerns in order to keep the tournament on schedule. For rounds in process, the original scoring format must be kept until all rounds within a division are equal (lower half of draw equals upper half of a draw).****

Play for the Boys and Girls 10's and 12's will be played in Greensboro this year. The 10's will be played at UNCG. The 12's could be played
at Spencer Love, Latham, Grimsley, and Greensboro Day. The sites will be posted once draws have been made as we must wait to determine the size of the draws before we can commit to which sites. Thank you.

Play for the boys and girls 14's, 16's, and 18's will be played in Winston-Salem.

Selections into this event will be made from the most up to date North Carolina Standing List (May 15th NC published list), 64 players per age division (age eligible) will be selected. Players must compete in singles in the age division they wish to be endorsed in for Southern Closed. Please note that the tournament will seed using the most up to date Southern Standings (May 15th Southern Published list).

Boys 10's and 18's will be played on hard courts.
Boys 12's, 14's, and 16's will be played on clay courts.
Girls 10's and 18's will be played on hard courts.
Girls 12's, 14's, and 16's will be played on clay courts.

By registering online for this tournament, I, or if a junior, my parent or guardian certify that I am in compliance with the following statement.
I hereby certify that I am domiciled in, and a resident of, the State of North Carolina and will have been so for 30 days preceding the start of this tournament; and that during the current ranking year, I have not entered, nor do I intend to enter, any closed tournament in any other USTA District (State) or in any other USTA Section, other than the Southern Section; and that this certification is made to determine eligibility for this tournament and is made under penalty of disqualification by the Tournament Committee from entry, suspension, denial of any ranking or any other appropriate action by the North Carolina Tennis Association.”

Singles play will not begin until Saturday.
BG 10s - Best of two short sets (first to 4 games by a margin of 2) with a tiebreak (first to 7) in lieu of third set in both Main Draw and Consolation (Ad Scoring). 10s will use the GREEN dot compression balls.

BG 12s - Best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10) in lieu of third set (Ad Scoring) in both Main Draw and Consolation

BG 14s-18s - All Main Draw Matches will be play best two out of three full tiebreak sets (Ad Scoring). All consolation matches will play best 2 out of 3 sets with a match tiebreak (first to 10) in lieu of third set (Ad Scoring).

Doubles will begin on Friday afternoon.
BG 10s will play a regular 6 game set with a set tiebreak (first to 7) at 6-6 (AD Scoring).

Format will be a regular 8 game pro set for BG 12s-18s (Ad Scoring)

North Carolina Players must play singles in the Tar Heel Qualifier (THQ) in the age group in which they will enter the Southern Closed tournament (i.e. B14U in THQ, B14U in Southern Closed);

North Carolina Players may play doubles in the THQ in an age group different from their singles entry (i.e. B14U singles, B16U doubles); however, doubles in the Southern Closed must be the same as the singles age group (B14U singles, B14U doubles).

In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete in this event abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Thank you! more info

All Players must bring a signed Medical Release/Tennis Parent form or they will not be able to participate in the event. more info

All players who compete in the Tar Heel Qualifier must have a birth certificate and/or green card on file with the USTA North Carolina office for proof of citizenship. Please see attached link to see if you are on the list. Please email copy of birth certificates along with player's USTA number to gwenda@nctennis.com more info

Please click on attached link for important information regarding 12s-18s Southern Closed with quota numbers. Players must compete in the same age division at the Tar Heel Qualifier in singles that they wish to be endorsed in for the Southern Closed Championships.
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This tournament is considered an Green L1 event for 10U players. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression and the quest for stars and trophies. Please click on the following link: more info

USTA Southern will create a direct acceptance list for the Southern Closed Championships that includes the top 16 age-eligible players for each of the Boys’ and Girls’ 12s-18s divisions. This list will exempt players from playing their state qualifier. The direct acceptance list for each age division (BG12-18s) will be published on May 15 on TennisLink. This list will be comprised of the top 16 age-eligible players in their respective age divisions in the Southern Section. Players not listed on the direct acceptance list are not eligible for this exemption and must play in the qualifier in age division they wish to be endorsed in. Eligible players must register for the Southern Closed Championships to take advantage of this exemption.
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For tournament inquires and other information please email us at wsti1@aol.com.

Please note that you are with the Tarheel Qualifier when registering for your room. Thank you.****
Clemmons Village Inn Conference Center 6205 Ramada Drive Clemmons (CLEMMONS) 336-766-9121 www.thevillageinn.com Rate: $84.00 Doubles and Singles ****
Courtyard by Marriott - Hanes Mall 1600 Westbrook Plaza Drive Winston-Salem (HANES MALL) 336.760.5777 www.winstonsalemcourtyard.com Rate $114.00 Doubles, $104.00 Singles ****
Hampton Inn - Hanes Mall 1990 Hampton Inn Ct Winston-Salem (HANES MALL) 336.768-9168 www.hamptoninn.com Rate $99.00 Doubles ****
Hawthorne Inn & Conference Center 420 High Street Winston-Salem, NC 27101 Phone 336 777 3000 Rate: $99.00 Doubles and Singles ****
SpringHill Suites by Marriott 1015 Marriott Crossing Way Winston-Salem, NC 27103 Phone 336 765 0191 Rate: $119.00 Doubles ****
Greensboro-High Point Marriott Airport One Marriot Drive Greensboro, NC 27409 336 852 6450****

A picnic will be held Friday at Hanes Park starting at 5:30 pm. All players, coaches, and family welcome.

During the tournament, there is a Pro bike race going on in Winston-Salem which could cause delays to the park. The course goes by Hanes Park which may result in delays to access the park and parking. Please allow extra time to get to this site. Also, the parking area next to the hard courts is under construction which might require parking on the street. Parking would be best up by the Reynolds High School gym on Northwest Boulevard.

There is a Wine Festival Saturday at the park. Please allow extra time due to traffic coming to the Festival. At the gate tell the attendant that you are with the Tarheel Qualifier and you will not be charged a gate fee and will be given a gate pass. Please keep the pass for re-entry.

There are sites we are not using for the tournament at this time. You may use them as practice courts. All courts being used for the
tournament will be cleared at 7:30 am. The indoor facilities and all clay courts are not available for practice. Practice courts are: Leinbach Park, Polo Park, and Bolton Park.


For Greensboro players: Practice courts are available at tournament sites one hour before tournament play each day. In addition, Lawndale Swim & Tennis courts (2919 Keats Place) is available on Saturday after 1100AM and Sunday starting at 800AM. Lawndale has 3 hard and 3 soft courts. Lawndale is a private club which allows THQ players to warm up -- please yield to club members, when necessary. No charge.

PRO PENN will be used for the Yellow ball for ages 12-18.
Green dot Ball for the 10s.

You must sign up at Hanes Park with Anne if your age group is playing in Winston-Salem or Spencer Love if playing in Greensboro. Go to the desk and sign up with the site coordinator. If anyone drops out the day of the tournament, we can put you in. You must be on the alternate list to sign up.
Thank you.