Burger King USTA Southern Clay Court Level 1A Boys and Girls 16's

Scoring format will be changed due to weather delays in the following divisions:
Boys & Girls Main draws ( Starting round of 16) - Best two out of three sets with a 10 point match tie-break in lieu for third set
Boys & Girls Doubles (Starting round of 16) - no ad scoring

All players - Check the draw for an updated match time. Draws will be updated by 8PM tonight, make sure you double check your match time as your schedule may be impacted due to the rain delays we've experienced.

5:07PM Update: All matches have been cancelled for tonight. Check the draws for your new match time.

4:00PM: All singles matches have been delayed another hour, new delay is three hours. All doubles matches have been cancelled for tonights

2:56PM: Doubles matches scheduled for today will not start before 5:30PM.

2:30PM: Due to rain, we are on a two hours rain delay. If you were on court, report back at 4:30PM. All other singles matches, report at 4:30PM as well. Doubles will be updated by 3:30PM.

Due to rain, the remaining doubles matches have been cancelled for tonight. Doubles matches will be rescheduled for Sunday and will follow singles. Please check the draw after 9:00 pm for new doubles times.

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We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience!
Please register for Match Tennis App. We will be using Match Tennis App during our tournament for the following:

1. Important Tournament Notifications- you must register to receive automatic email messages for (rain delays, schedule changes, draw changes etc.) instead of having to check the website over and over.
2. “Doubles Pairing” – Privatized Service (Find a doubles partner for our tournament. Register, add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
3. “Find a Warm-Up Partner” Privatized Service (Find a partner to warm-up with before your matches. Register, Add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
In order to receive all important Tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “GA-23358” during registration for free access. You must register through the website before you can use the mobile app. No Credit Card Required. Please click the “more info” link below to register.
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If you need a doubles partner please use The Match Tennis App Free Doubles Pairing Service. Please click the link below to register, add your name to the doubles request list, and communicate privately with others who are also looking for a doubles partner. This service is privatized through Match Tennis App, so you do NOT have to share any personal contact info with others unless you choose to do so!

If you are already a Match Tennis App subscriber, find our tournament, go to the tournament details page, click the “Find a Doubles Partner” button, and add your name to the doubles partner request list for our tournament. Click the “more info” link below to register:
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All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should click on the "more info" link to see if your name is on file. If your name does not appear on the list please fax it to 770-368-9091 or e-mail simon@sta.usta.com. more info

The deadline to submit your doubles pairings is Wednesday, August 28th at 5:00PM.
* Please note - both partners must confirm the partnership before we can pair them.

Must be a resident of USTA Southern. This is defined as individuals who have established a legal residency in one of nine states of USTA Southern whose geographical boundaries are determined by USTA Southern. Legal residency for juniors is that of his/her legal supporting parent(s). Individuals must be United States citizens or permanent resident aliens. more info

USTA Southern office will provide the tournament director with a Selection List for the tournament. These are the results from the most recently publicized USTA Southern Combined Standing Lists in order in which the player appears on the list. These lists are usually sent one or two days after entries close.

Seedings must be done off the most up to date Standing list. In numerical order.

Doubles Selection Criteria (Doubles teams must play in the division selected for Singles)
1. Both players have been selected in singles
2. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with an alternate
3. Both players are alternates
4. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with no singles entry
5. Alternate and no singles entry
6. Neither are entered in singles

Please contact Tournament Director directly via email if you are only playing doubles.

Registration closes Sunday, August 18, 2019 11:59 PM (Eastern Time)

After registration closes ...To enter send an email to: hanane@corta.org Late entries will be processed on a first come - first serve basis.Late entries that effect the seeding are NOT allowed. Please include the player's name, age division and USTA # with request.Please call the CORTA office at 706-317-4136 to give payment information.

Late entries may be accepted or placed on the alternate list in the order received after entries received by the deadline. Entries received at the same time are ordered randomly. If the draw has been made the Tournament Committee may accept only late entries of players who do not invalidate the seeding. A fee of $25.00 will be charged for Late Entries.

Alternate’s List: The alternate list will be updated daily after selections are made. Once posted, it will be listed above - "Alternate by Event" list. If you plan to enter another tournament, you must first e-mail the Tournament Director to take your name off the alternate list.
On Site Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You must inform the Tournament Referee by Friday (8/30) night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round (or 2nd round if there are Byes).

WITHDRAWALS PRIOR TO ENTRY DEADLINE
If you have entered and wish to withdraw prior to the entry deadline, please go to the tournament web page and click on Edit Registration. You will need your confirmation number that you received in your confirmation e-mail to complete the withdrawal process.
WITHDRAWALS AFTER SELECTION & DURING TOURNAMENT
A player shall not enter a tournament and then withdraw when the player discovers that tough opponents have also entered. A player may withdraw from a match or tournament only because of injury, illness, or personal circumstance; written verification must be provided. A player who cannot play a match shall notify the Referee in writing (NO PHONE CALLS WILL BE ACCEPTED) immediately so that the opponent may be notified at once and saved a trip. No refunds for any reason for withdrawals after the deadline.

Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
Doubles Seeding Criteria: Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings (e.g., Player A holds the #1 standing and Player B holds the #10 standing. The Team of A & B would have combined standing of 11.) Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded by the by the highest singles seed of the four (4) players.

Draws will be posted on Thursday, August 29th by 3:00 pm (barring any last minute withdrawals).

128 draw for both single divisions with Feed-In (FIC) through the Round of 16 with Quarterfinal playoff.
In 1A Championships, the quarterfinal losers automatically go into their own back draw. The four losers will play and then the two winners for 5th & 6th place. The 7th & 8th place do not play.
Doubles divisions consist of 64 teams. Single elimination for doubles draw. A 3/4 playoff shall be played in both singles and doubles.

Singles
Main Draw - Best 2 out of 3 tiebreak sets, regular scoring.
Consolation - 2 tiebreak sets, with 10-pt match tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set.
Doubles
6 game set with a tie break at 6 all, regular scoring.

Matches will be held at Cooper Creek Tennis Center
Cooper Creek Tennis Center (Main Site) is located at 5050 Cooper Creek Parkway, Columbus, Georgia 31907. Cooper Creek Tennis Center is a public facility with 39 clay courts; 12 hard court and 4 60' Quickstart courts. There are walking and bike paths on site.
Directions to Cooper Creek Tennis Center from I-185: Take I-185 S to Exit 7 (Manchester Expressway). Turn east onto Manchester Expressway. Travel approximately 2 miles to the Warm Springs Road Connector. Travel up the exit ramp and turn right. The entrance to Cooper Creek Park is directly ahead. Tournament check-in desk will be on the left side of the road at the annex building.

Players can register early on Friday, August 30 at Cooper Creek Tennis Center from 5:00 pm - 7:00 pm. If you do not register early, you must register on Saturday by 7:15 am if you have an 8:00 am match or 1/2 half hour prior to your first scheduled match. NO EXCEPTIONS.

The Athletic Trainer will be on site 1/2 hour prior to the start of play each day. If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, written confirmation can be provided by the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show."

Doubletree - https://doubletree.hilton.com/en/dt/groups/personalized/C/CSGDTDT-BUR-20190829/index.jhtml?WT.mc_id=POG

Courtyard Marriott - https://www.marriott.com/event-reservations/reservation-link.mi?id=1563559978975&key=GRP&app=resvlink

Dunlop Grand Prix balls will be used for this tournament.