THANKS!
THANKS TO EVERYONE WHO PLAYED OUR TOURNAMENT! WE DON'T CONSIDER IT A SUCCESS UNTIL EVERYONE MAKES IT HOME SAFELY! BE SURE TO CHECK OUT ALL THE TOURNAMENT PICS! WE HOPE TO SEE YOU NEXT YEAR!
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SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS:
CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS - ANAIS LEICHTLING - MIAMI BEACH, FL BENJAMIN ALMQUIST - UNION PIER, MI
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PHOTOGRAPHER
2019 TOURNAMENT PICS! THESE ARE FREE DOWNLOADABLE PICS. THE LINK BELOW ARE PROOFS FOR PURCHASE. THANKS MR. ARNIE!
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MORE PHOTOS
THESE ARE PROOFS!
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SAT 7 PM, NEW SCHEDULE:
TONIGHT: WE WILL ONLY PLAY THE SECOND ROUND OF DOUBLES TONIGHT. THE SCORING FORMAT WILL REMAIN THE SAME FOR DOUBLES. WE WILL PLAY THAT MATCH AS SOON AS THE NUMBER TWO SINGLES FINISHES AND HAS SUITABLE REST. TOMORROW: 8 AM - #1 SINGLES, #2 SINGLES 10 AM - DOUBLES, #1 SINGLES, #2 SINGLES 1 PM - DOUBLES, #1 SINGLES, #2 SINGLES SCORING FORMAT FOR TOMORROW: ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL REMAIN THE SAME ALL SINGLES MATCHES WILL BE 2 OUT OF 3 SHORT SETS WITH A 10 PT TIEBREAKER FOR THE THIRD.
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DRAWS
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PLAYING SURFACES
GIRLS WILL PLAY ON CLAY BOYS WILL PLAY ON HARD
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DAILY SCHEDULE
Each "team match" will consist of 1 doubles match and 2 singles matches against another team. There will be 2 of these "team matches" on both Saturday and Sunday. Therefore, (assuming there are no byes) your player will play 2 doubles and 2 singles each day. Expect a full day of play on both Day 1 and Day 2. This schedule is for both boys and girls both days: DAY 1: 8am Doubles, Followed by #1 Singles, Followed by #2 Singles 1pm Doubles, Followed by #1 Singles, Followed by #2 Singles DAY 2: 8am Doubles, Followed by #2 Singles, Followed by #1 Singles 1pm Doubles, Followed by #2 Singles, Followed by #1 Singles
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SCORING FORMAT
Singles: Best of three tie-break sets with a 10 point tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Doubles: 6 game No- Ad Set with a 7 point tiebreak if the score reaches 6 all. Draw Size: The draw size is limited to 16 teams (32 players) in each division
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WITHDRAWALS
Because players are required to register for the tournament as a team, the withdrawal of one player is effectively the withdrawal of a team. A withdrawal of either player after the deadline closes is considered a withdrawal of the team and both players will be withdrawn. There will not be an opportunity to find a new partner as the alternates list is ordered by team. Players are responsible for notifying their partner of a withdrawal. Before the Entry Deadline: A withdrawal before entries close needs to be done through the online registration process. Click on the "Withdraw" link in the Edit Registration box to the left to complete this step. Your credit card will not be charged. Click on the "Locate Confirmation Number" link if you have misplaced the confirmation number. Please notify your partner of any withdrawal, so they have the opportunity to find a new partner and complete their new registration before the entry deadline.
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INFO FOR TRAVEL PLANS
EVEN THOUGH THE TOURNAMENT IS SANCTIONED FOR THREE DAYS, WE WILL FINISH IT IN TWO(WEATHER PERMITTING). THE MATCHES SHOULD BE COMPLETED BY 5PM ON SUNDAY
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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) 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.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAYERS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO ONE EVENT AT THE TIME OF SELECTION ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THE ALTERNATE LIST OF ANOTHER EVENT. WE URGE PLAYERS TO ONLY SIGN UP FOR EVENTS THEY WOULD PLAY IF ACCEPTED.
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WITHDRAWALS AND REFUNDS
It is a player’s responsibility to immediately take action to withdraw from the tournament should circumstances arise which would not enable a player to compete. Good sportsmanship and the USTA Regulations dictate that a player should never: • enter a tournament they do not intend to finish • withdraw from a tournament after entries close unless it is for injury, illness, or personal circumstance • enter two or more concurrent tournaments without prior written approval from each Tournament Committee
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 Home Page - the same web page that 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 if you wish 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 Home Page. 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. A player accepted into both tournaments shall be required to notify the tournaments no later than 5 days after entries close as to which tournament they will be playing and the player shall be refunded their entry fee (but not the TennisLink administrative fee). Failure to withdraw by the deadline absolves the tournament from which the player is withdrawing from their obligation to refund the entry fee and will result in the assessment of 4 suspension points for withdrawing for reason other than injury, illness, or personal circumstance.
ENTRY FEE REFUND: • 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 Withdrawal 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.
USTA SUSPENSION POINTS: Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements described below by the last scheduled day of the tournament (and, in the case of personal circumstances, has also been approved as a personal circumstance by the Referee) will result in the player being levied suspension points and any match that is not played will be coded as a Default.
WRITTEN VERIFICATION REQUIREMENT FOR WITHDRAWALS DUE TO INJURY, ILLNESS OR PERSONAL CIRCUMSTANCE:
• Illness or Injury: The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and must be received by the tournament no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
• Personal Circumstance: If the player is withdrawing because of a personal circumstance, the player must deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
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FORMAT
Each team will have a #1 singles player and a #2 singles player determined based on their standing on the National Singles Standing list used for selection. In a compass draw by teams, each team match consists of a #1 singles match, #2 singles match, and a doubles match. The team that wins 2 out of the 3 matches wins the team match. After each team match, the teams move to a different part of the compass draw depending on the team result. Please note, players earn points based on individual wins and not team wins. Even if a team does not advance in the draw, players receive credit for any individual matches won. Each team will be guaranteed four team matches, unless the draw is not full for reasons such as teams withdrawing due to injury, illness, or personal circumstance.
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POINTS AWARDED
#1 singles player will receive 100 points per win. #2 singles player will receive 85 points per win.
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HOTELS
HOST HOTEL: WYNDHAM GARDEN SHREVEPORT 1419 E 70TH STREET SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 318-606-4892 This hotel is 1.5 miles(4 minutes) from Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club. The rate is $92/night and that includes breakfast. The Wyndham Garden is right across the street from Whole Foods Grocery, First Watch, Grub, Frank's Pizza Napoletana, Don Juanz Beach Tacos, La Madeleine French Bakery, Southern Maid Donuts, and much more! ASK FOR USTA NATIONAL L3
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ELIGIBILITY
USTA Membership
Membership in the USTA is required to compete in all USTA National Championships, USTA National Doubles Championships, USTA National Level 2 Tournaments, USTA National Level 3 Tournaments, Additional USTA Junior National Tournaments, USTA National Spring Team Championships, USTA National Team Championships, USTA Intersectional Team Championships, and USTA Zone Team Championships. All US juniors must be in good standing with the USTA to enter ITF Tournaments and USTA International Tournaments, which includes USTA Membership.
Age Eligibility
The USTA uses a "month of birth" age eligibility rule for junior players competing in USTA sanctioned tournaments. This rule applies to all local, District, Sectional, and National USTA sanctioned tournaments – it does not apply to USTA International Tournaments and ITF Tournaments. Junior players may continue to play in the 12, 14, 16 and 18 age divisions until the month they turn 13, 15, 17, or 19, respectively. USTA International Tournaments and ITF Tournaments use a "year of birth" age eligibility rule. Juniors may play the 18s, 16s, 14s or 12s division until the year in which they turn 13, 15, 17, or 19 respectively.
Professionals
Professional players who are age eligible may enter and play in all USTA National Championships. USTA International Tournaments and ITF Tournaments are governed by ITF Regulations and allow professional players to play. All other USTA junior tournaments are limited to amateurs.
Citizenship and Residency Requirements
USTA National Championships, USTA National Doubles Championships, USTA National Level 2 Tournaments, USTA National Level 3 Tournaments, Additional USTA Junior National Tournaments, USTA National Spring Team Championships, USTA National Team Championships, USTA Intersectional Team Championships, and USTA Zone Team Championships shall be open to US citizens and: · Permanent resident aliens of the United States. · Diplomats. Aliens who have resided in the United States continuously for more than one year and who are members of families of persons in the diplomatic or consular corps. · Aliens with Refugee Status. Aliens who have been granted Refugee Status. · Aliens with Asylee Status. Aliens who have been granted Asylee Status. Aliens with Temporary Protected Status. Aliens who have been granted Temporary Protected Status. · Aliens with Adjustment Status. Aliens whose I-485 (Application to Register Permanent Resident or Adjust Status) has been accepted for filing. · British Columbians. Canadian citizens and landed Canadian immigrants who reside in British Columbia, provided that they were USTA members for at least one month during 2010 and so long as they do not allow their USTA memberships to laps for a period of more than six months. Documents commonly used to support a particular alien status include a permanent resident alien card (green card), Form I-94, or a receipt confirming filing of the I-485.
The citizenship and residency requirements do not apply to USTA International Tournaments and ITF Tournaments.
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SELECTION AND SEEDING
Selection for this tournament will be based on the April 10th USTA Junior National Standing list. Teams will then be selected and seeded based on combined national singles rankings .Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings using the April 25th USTA Junior National Standing list. This is the same method used for selecting teams, except that seeding allows for consideration of ITF rankings and USTA standings in the next-younger division.
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OFFICIAL BALL:
WILSON US OPEN
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STRINGER:
THERE WILL BE A STRINGER ON SITE.
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FOR A MEDICAL RELEASE FORM CLICK MORE INFO
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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, April 11, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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