Tournament Reports
Girls 14 Alternates - Updated Sept 20th 9 pm - PST Girls 18 Alternates - Updated Sept 20th 9 pm - PST Boys 18 Alternates - Updated Sept 20th 9 pm - PST Boys 14 Alternates - Updated Sept 18th 10 am - PST
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Match Formats
Singles Main Draw - Best of 3 tie break sets Singles Consolation - Best of 2 sets with a "match tie break" to 10 in lieu of a third set. Doubles - 8 game pro set - No-Ad Scoring with a 7 point tie break at 8 games all (First to 7 by 2)
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DOUBLES
AFTER THE SELECTION PROCESS I WILL WANT EACH PLAYER WHO IS INTERESTED IN DOUBLES TO EMAIL ME THEIR DOUBLES PARTNER. EVEN IF YOU HAVE ALREADY SINGED UP ONLINE WHEN YOU ENTERED EVENT, I STILL WANT TO GET AN EMAIL FROM YOU VERIFYING YOUR PARTNER. DOUBLES WILL START THE FIRST DAY OF THE EVENT. THE DEADLINE TO LET ME KNOW IF YOU ARE PLAYING DOUBLES WILL BE Sept 18th. I WILL SEND OUT LISTS OF PLAYERS WHO ARE LOOKING FOR PARTNERS.
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INTENDED SCHEDULE OF PLAY
*NOTE: On the first two days, all Girls divisions will play at El
Dorado Park Tennis Center. All Boys divisions will play at Lakewood Tennis Center
ALL PLAYERS WILL START WITH 2 SINGLES &
ONE DOUBLES ON Sept 21st. MATCHES CAN BE AS EARLY AS 8 AM OR START AS LATE AS 7
PM. (some divisions may have 2 doubles this day) MATCHES ON SUNDAY WILL CONSIST OF 2 SINGLES & 2 DOUBLES.
MATCHES ON MONDAY MAIN DRAW WILL CONSIST OF 1 SINGLES AND 1 DOUBLES. CONSOLATION WILL BE 2 SINGLES
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DRAWS WILL BE POSTED:
The draws will be posted on Thursday, Sept 19th by 8 pm.
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On Site Alternate
If you would like to come and sign in as an on site alternate: Girls 14 & 18 please show up to El Dorado Park Tennis Center on Saturday Sept 21st 1/2 hour before the first singles match starts for your division. Boys 14 & 18 are to show up to Lakewood Tennis Center on Saturday Sept 21st 1/2 hour before the first singles match starts for your division. We will take alternates in the order as they appear on the alternate list.
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Practice Courts
Practice courts will not be guaranteed at Lakewood or El Dorado Park during the first two days of the event. On Friday, Lakewood Tennis Center will be free to practice. Just call in to reserve and say you are in the tournament. 562-496-3530 On Sunday Seal Beach Tennis Center will have courts available for pay starting at 11 am. 3900 Lampson Ave. Seal Beach 90740 562-598-8624 Please click on "more info" to find other tennis courts in the Lakewood/Long Beach area.
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Recording or your Tennis Match!
All matches played at Lakewood Tennis Center & El Dorado Park Tennis Centers will be recorded in HD.
The recordings will be available for purchase by
tournament competitors at a moderate cost. This is a great service which
can be used as a developmental tool to move your game ahead or simply
as a historical archive of your matches. Check in at the Pro Shop or tournament desk to
find out how to order yours.
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HUNGRY?
Humblebrags Eatery is offering 15 percent off breakfast lunch or dinner if you mention this tournament. Dine in or take out. They’re located walking distance from our courts 3225 Carson Street in Lakewood. Yelp link - Click "more info"
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HITTING SESSIONS AVAILABLE
One of our teaching pro's is available for hitting Sessions. it's
$60.00 per hour & $40.00 for half hour. Call 562-355-2545 and ask
for Tem. Or Tom at 562-652-1015
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HOLIDAY INN LONG BEACH AIRPORT
The Holiday Inn Long Beach Airport is happy to be the host hotel for the USTA National Level Tournaments. Our iconic hotel has been renovated with a sophisticated vibe that makes us the perfect choice to stay and play in Southern California. Were ideally located 3.6 miles from the Lakewood Tennis Center, less than a mile from the Long Beach Airport and 5 miles to Long Beach Downtown and area attractions. Guests will enjoy stylish accommodations and unbeatable amenities like our complimentary high-speed internet access throughout the hotel and complimentary scheduled shuttle service to and from the Long Beach airport and within a 3 mile radius (set times, based on availability). We are pleased to offer USTA National Level Tournaments the following special rates.
Sept 20 – 23, 2019 $139.00 plus 15% occupancy tax.Rates are based on 2 persons. Rates will be honored two days prior and two days post based on availability. Additional persons are $10.00 plus tax.Rates include complimentary breakfast for 2 persons. Additional persons are $10.00 + Tax. A one night’s room and tax will be charged to guarantee reservation. Hotel requires a 72 hour cancellation (by 5pm PST) policy or one night’s room rate will be charged. Group Code: “UST” or call (866) 735-9947 and ask for the “UST” Group Code. VUE Bar and Restaurant is at the top of our tower, combing stunning views with delicious menu items. In the evening, The Vue elegantly transforms into an upscale bar scene that draws pre and post dinner guests, fans for a big game and the local regulars.
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BOYS = LKWD - Lakewood Tennis Center
The first two days ALL THE BOYS WILL BE PLAYED AT LAKEWOOD TENNIS CENTER. 4212 Clubhouse Dr. Lakewood, CA 90712 562-496-3530 (LKWD on Draw)
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GIRLS = ELDO - EL DORADO PARK TENNIS CENTER
THE FIRST TWO DAYS OF THIS EVENT FOR GIRLS WILL BE PLAYED AT EL DORADO PARK TENNIS CENTER. 2800 STUDEBAKER RD. LONG BEACH CA 90815
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BALLS
THIS TOURNAMENT WILL USE THE WILSON REGULAR DUTY FOR GIRLS & THE HEAVY DUTY FOR THE BOYS.
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Airports
The Long Beach airport is 2 miles from the playing site. Los Angeles is about 22 miles as is Orange County airports.
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Dress Code
The Lakewood Tournament and all officials of this event
would like to inform the players of our expectations of proper attire while
competing in this tournament.
GIRLS: No sports bras or compression shorts are to be worn alone; midriff must
be covered when arms are at rest, and spandex shorts must be covered by
additional shorts or skirt.
BOYS: No cut off t-shirts, or cut off shorts. Sleeveless tennis shirts may be
worn. No reference to drugs, violence, alcohol, or foul language may be
depicted on player attire.
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Refunds
• Player is Not Accepted Into Tournament: If a player has previously paid an entry fee and is not accepted into the
tournament, the player is entitled to a refund. Generally, in USTA National Junior Tournaments, no player is charged
an entry fee until tournament selection is done and the acceptance list is published to the tournament website. The
TennisLink processing fee paid in addition to the entry fee is not refundable.
• Previously Authorized Entries into Concurrent Tournaments: If a player has previously received written authority
to enter concurrent tournaments from each Tournament Committee, the player is entitled to a refund from the
tournament(s) that will not be played. The TennisLink processing fee paid, in addition to the entry fee, is not
refundable.
• Other Withdrawals after the Entry Deadline: Players who withdraw after the entry deadline for any reason other
than a previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments are not entitled to a refund.
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Withdrawing from a tournament:
• Prior to Entry Deadline: If entries have not yet closed, a player may withdraw by going to the tournament’s USTA
TennisLink homepage – the same web page where the player registered for the tournament. Once in the system,
click on the “Register Now” text in red. When taken to the next page, click on “Withdraw” on the left-hand side
of the screen. You will need your confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. Because your
credit card will not be charged prior to the entry deadline, no refund needs to be made. If you cannot locate your
confirmation number, contact linkteam@usta.com.
• Previously Authorized Entries into Concurrent Tournaments: If a player has previously received written approval
to enter concurrent tournaments from each Tournament Committee, the player must immediately notify the
Tournament Director and/or Referee to let them know which tournament the player has chosen to play.
• After Entry Deadline: Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament – telephone numbers
and email addresses of the Tournament Director and/or Referee will be posted on the tournament’s USTA TennisLink
homepage. 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.
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Singles Seeding
Singles Seeding Criteria for Level 3 Tournaments
We will use the National Seeding list published Sept. ----- for all seeding.
Seeding shall be done using the most recently published National Singles Seeding List of the division in the order in
which players appear.
• Players from the National Singles Seeding List of the division may be moved within major groups (1-4, 5-8, 9-16, 17-
32) due to direct wins if players are separated by fewer than 100 ranking points.
• Players from the National Singles Seeding List of the division may be moved between major groups due to direct wins if players are separated by fewer than 50 ranking points
• Players not yet considered for seeding who have ratings within the competitive range
of those being considered for seeding may also be considered for seeding. Additionally,
a player already under consideration for seeding may be seeded higher or lower if justified
by the competitive range of the ratings.
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SIGNING UP FOR TWO EVENTS
Players who were selected into two events have until 5 PM EST on Tuesday, August 27th to decide which event they wish to remain in
PLEASE READ THE RULES CONCERNING ENTERING MORE THAN ONE EVENT. Players may choose ONE of the following options, but NOT both:
• OPTION 1: Enter any ONE (1) division of TWO (2) concurrent USTA National Level 3
Tournaments (this may be a different division in each tournament); OR
• OPTION 2: Enter TWO (2) divisions of ONE (1) USTA National Level 3 Tournament
Players may PLAY in only ONE division of ONE tournament.
Players who register for three (3) or more events will be given 5 suspension points and
will only be selected into a maximum of two events.
OPTION 1: ONE (1) Division of TWO (2) Concurrent Tournaments
• Prior written permission of the Tournament Committees is NOT required to enter TWO
concurrent USTA National Level 3 Tournaments.
• Tournament Committees will publish the selection and alternate lists no later than two (2) days
after entries close.
• A player accepted into both tournaments must notify both tournaments no later than five (5)
days after the entry deadline (Tuesday following entry deadline) as to which to which
tournament they will play, and the player shall be refunded their entry fee from the tournament
from which the player is withdrawing. Failure to withdraw by the deadline absolves the
tournament from which the player is withdrawing from their obligation to refund the entry fee.
If a player remains on more than one competitor list 12 days following the entry deadline
(second Tuesday after the entry deadline), that player will be removed from BOTH events.
• If a player has not been accepted into any tournament, the player may remain on the alternate
list of both tournaments entered, but upon acceptance into one, the player may not withdraw
from that tournament to play in another.
• Under no circumstances may a player after being accepted into one concurrent tournament
withdraw and play in another. Doing so shall result in the assessment of four (4) suspension
points for withdrawing for reason other than injury, illness or personal circumstance.
OPTION 2: TWO Divisions of ONE Tournament
• When a USTA National Level 3 Tournament includes more than one age division, a player may
enter up to two age divisions of that tournament.
• Players shall be selected who have entered two divisions in descending age division order: 18,
16, 14, and 12. If a player is entered in two age divisions of a USTA National Level 3
Tournament and is selected into the older division, that player shall not be eligible for selection
into the younger division, even if there are openings in the younger division at the time of
selection or thereafter. If a player is not selected into the older division, that player is eligible
for selection into the younger division and is eligible to be an alternate in the younger division,
but not in the older division.
• If a player is not selected for either age division, that player is eligible to be an alternate for the
younger age division only.
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LEVEL 3 NATIONAL EVENT
THIS IS A 32 PLAYER DRAW. TOP 32 PLAYERS ENTERED FROM THE NATIONAL STANDING LIST WILL BE SELECTED.
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MULTIPLE ENTRIES AND SELECTION PROCESS
Players may choose ONE of the following options, but NOT both: OPTION 1: ENTER any ONE (1) division of TWO (2) concurrent USTA National Level 3 Tournaments (this may be a different division in each tournament); OR OPTION 2: ENTER TWO (2) divisions of ONE (1) USTA National Level 3 tournament Players may PLAY in only ONE division of ONE tournament. Players who register for three (3) or more events will be given 5 suspension points and will only be selected into a maximum of two events.
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Medical Release Form
ALL PLAYERS MUST SUBMIT A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM BEFORE THEIR FIRST ROUND MATCH. PLEASE PRINT THIS AT HOME AND SCAN IT AND EMAIL IT BACK TO ME BEFORE THE TOURNAMENT STARTS. THIS WILL MAKE REGISTRATION MUCH EASIER. CLICK MORE INFO TO BE DIRECTED TO THE LINK.
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National Ranking Point Tables
Click more info to see the points tables.
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Umpires
For the first rounds of this event, we will have one official roving per every 4 courts. Semis, 3/4 & finals of singles will be chaired. doubles finals & 3/4 place will be chaired.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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, August 22, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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