Tournament Reports
Singles Alternates as of 8/26
|
Tournament/Sportsmanship Winners
I hope everyone enjoyed the tournament. I would like to congratulate our winners:B12 Naveet Raghuram, B14 Cooper Woestendick, B16 Will Pellegrini, B18 Cole Knutsen, G12 Emery Gross, G14 Elena Daskalova, G16 Elenor Coleman, G18 Alisa Prinyarax.
A special recognition to our sportsmanship award winners! G12 Emery Gross B12 Hunter Nelson G14 Elena Daskalova B14 Ian Bracks G16 Clair Whitaker B16 Rohan Shrestha G18 Erin Davis B14 Cole Knutsen
|
Site abbreviations and locations
Matches will be played at two sites for this tournament. Abbreviations on the draws: TC = OKC Tennis Center 3400 N. Portland Ave. (405-946-2739) EW = Earlywine Tennis Center 3101 SW 119th Street. (405-691-5430)
|
Marriott Courtyard
This Courtyard by Marriott is newly renovated this spring! Located 3.5 miles from the Tennis Center and .5 mile from Penn Square Mall and several restaurants. As a special arrangement for USTA players this Courtyard is offering a free cereal bar in the morning. Room rates are $99.00 per night for a king and with a pull out sofa or a room with 2 queen beds. Click more info to book your room.
|
Marriott Host Hotels
We have lined up several great Marriott hotels with discounted rates for you to choose from! If possible please support these hotels, they provide rooms for our officials so we want to support them! I personally tour each hotel yearly and highly recommend them. Each of these hotels have breakfast included in the rate, complimentary parking, restaurants in the area, plus a grab and go breakfast ready for those early 8:00am matches.
Marriott Residence Inn, located 3 miles from the Tennis Center and opened in the spring of 2017. There are 3 room types to choose from: King Bed with sofa bed Studio - $119.00, 1 Bedroom suite w/King bed and sofa bed - $129.00, 2 Bedroom Suite with 1 King bed, 1 Queen bed, 2 bathrooms and sofa bed - $159.00. All rooms have a full kitchen and includes a free large breakfast in the morning. Marriott Fairfield Inn and Suites NW Expressway, this location is 4.5 miles from the Tennis Center is only 7 years old and is just freshly remodeled. Rates are $94.00 per night for a 2 Queen bed studio or 1 King bed studio or $104.00 per night for a 2 Queen Suite or 1 King Suite all includes breakfast. Marriott Springhill Suites this location is 5.6 miles from the Tennis Center and was remodeled last year. This location has free airport shuttle, complimentary shuttle service within a 3 mile radius, is surrounded by multiple restaurants and offers breakfast in the morning. Rates are $104.00 per night for a King Suite or 2 Queen Bedroom Suite. Click more info to book the Residence Inn, Fairfield Inn, or Springhill Suites.
more info
|
Needing a Doubles Partner or Blind Draw?
Note: This tournament does NOT find doubles partners for you.
After on-line singles registration closes, a doubles team may be placed in the doubles draw by contacting the tournament director by email (information above) with your partner’s information by Noon on the on the Friday immediately after the singles entry deadline before the start of the tournament. Both partners need to contact the tournament director by email to verify the team. If both players do not confirm with the tournament director, the team will not be accepted into the draw.
If you do not have a partner, email the tournament director by the above deadline and let them know you would like to be placed into the blind draw. Due to USTA privacy rules, I do not give out other players contact information.
|
Order of Play
Friday Noon BG16-18's Doubles Start at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center Saturday 8:00am BG16-18's Singles Start at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center Saturday Noon BG12-14's Doubles Start at Earlywine Tennis Center BG16-18 Continues play Sunday 8:00am BG12-14's Singles Start at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center BG 16-18 Continues Play Monday 8:00am BG16-18's Finals, back draw semi & finals BG12-14 continues play Tuesday 8:00am BG12-14 Finals back draw semi & finals
|
Things to do while in OKC
Check out this site for things to do, and great places to eat during your stay in Oklahoma City.
more info
|
HEAT
It will be hot in Oklahoma in late August and early September, so hydrate before, during and after play! Come to the tournament starting with your body fully hydrated.
|
Practice Courts
There are 4 good practice courts located at Memorial Park at the corner of 36th and Classen which is 3 miles east of the Oklahoma City Tennis Center.
|
Ball
We will be using the Penn Marathon ball for this tournament.
|
Looking for a doubles partner????
We have dedicated Facebook page for USTA Tournament players looking for doubles partners. Post your name, division, which tournament, and contact information to connect with other tournament players. Please note that this is a PUBLIC Facebook page. If you do not wish to publish your contact information you may prefer to private message a potential doubles partner.
more info
|
Notes
LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS
TOURNAMENT.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER. Online
registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before the entry
deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the USTA MV
Junior Competition Program Manager at chambers@movalley.usta.com or
913.322.4832 BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. If calling, be sure to
leave a voicemail. The time stamp on the email or the voicemail
needs to be BEFORE the entry deadline.
If you are not sure if you have registered correctly, you may check
your registration two different ways:
1. Check the confirmation email sent to you by TennisLink. The
email will indicate which events you are registered for. There will
be an "s" next to the age division to indicate registration for
singles, and a "d" next to the age division to indicate
registration for doubles. Please note, that although you may have
registered for doubles, you must still follow the process outlined
below to be fully registered.
2. Check the "Applicants" tab on the tournament homepage. Next to
your name you will see the event(s) and division(s) for which you
have successfully registered. If you successfully registered with a
partner your partner's name will also appear on your
registration.
Entering Multiple Age Divisions - When entries close, a
player may be entered in up to two age divisions. The USTA Missouri
Valley selects players for the singles main draws in the following
order: 18, 16, 14, 12. Unless otherwise notified at
chambers@movalley.usta.com, a player entered in two divisions will
be placed in the older age division should the player qualify for
both divisions. If a player is entered in two age divisions and is
selected into the older division, that player shall not be eligible
for selection into the younger division and will be removed from
the alternates list. If a player is not selected for the older
division, that player is eligible for selection in the younger
division and is eligible to be an alternate in the younger division
but not the older division. If the player does not qualify for
either division, the player will be placed on the alternates list
of the younger age division and removed from the alternates list of
the older age division as players can only be on the alternates
list for one division.
Know the Rules, Respect The Tournament
The section is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member
clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments. As a
player, please show your consideration and appreciation while a
guest during the tournament. Remember, the USTA Missouri Valley is
committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance. Please
respect the rules, officials, other players, and tournament staff
at all times and make this tournament a positive experience for
everyone involved.
Please also make sure you know the rules and guidelines for this
tournament by fully reviewing the information below or by visiting
the USTA MV Junior Regulations at the link above.
Eligibility
This tournament is closed to amateurs and members and residents of
the USTA Missouri Valley section.
Point Level
Section: Level 2, National: Level 4
Draw Size
The singles draw is limited to 32 players. The doubles draw is
limited to 16 teams.
Draw Type
This tournament will use a full feed-in through the Round of 16
with a quarterfinal playoff. The 7th & 8th playoff match will
not be played.
Doubles will be Single Elimination
Selection Process: -Players are selected into the tournament in
the following order:
1. Qualification through previous Section results: The
quarterfinalists from Future #2 gain entry. Players must register
and be eligible for the same age division as the qualifying
tournament to be accepted by this method. Your results do not
automatically qualify you for the tournament. QUALIFERS MUST
STILL REGISTER BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE TO BE SELECTED FOR THE
TOURNAMENT.
2. Should not all qualifiers enter the tournament or be eligible
for the tournament, selection will be pursuant to item 3
below
3. The remaining players will be selected from those who enter the
tournament in order of their standing on the most recent USTA
MISSOURI VALLEY STANDINGS LIST PUBLISHED prior to the draws being
made.
Seeding
Seeding for this tournament will based on the most recent USTA
Missouri Valley Standing list used to accept players into the
draw
Scoring Format:
Main Draw Singles: Best of three tie break sets with a ten point
tiebreak in lieu of the third
Consolation Singles: Best of three tie break sets with a ten point
tiebreak in lieu of the third
Doubles: 8 Game Pro-set, with 7 point tiebreak if score reaches
8-all.
Schedule
This event will be a stagger start with half the age divisions
coming in on Friday and the second half beginning on Saturday. The
first day of the tournament for every age group will consist of
three rounds of doubles. Singles play will not begin until the
following day. Order of play is TBD
Doubles - Players must play the same age division in singles
and doubles, but you do not have to be in the singles draw to play
doubles. Any doubles entries that are not done online, need to be
emailed to the tournament director by 12:00 PM on the Friday
immediately after the singles entry deadline
There are two ways in which a team will be placed in the doubles
draw.
1. If both members of the team sign up with each other online, and
both have gained entry into singles they will be placed on the draw
at the time of singles selection. BOTH partners must have indicated
each other as partners to be considered. If both signed up together
online, but one of the players did not make the singles draw, it
will be necessary to follow step 2 below to confirm your
registration
2. After on-line singles registration closes, a team may be placed
in the draw by contacting the tournament director (information
above) with your partner's information by 12:00 PM on the Friday
immediately after the singles entry deadline. Both partners need to
contact the tournament director to verify the team. If both players
do not confirm with the tournament director, the team will not be
accepted into the draw. Again, if you registered for doubles
correctly in step 1, but one player did not make the singles draw,
please confirm with the tournament director that you would still
like to be considered for doubles only. If you do not confirm, it
will be assumed that you do not wish to play doubles.
If you do not have a partner, email the tournament director by the
above deadline and let them know you would like to be placed into
the blind draw. If you are placed in the blind draw, it is not
guaranteed that there will be a partner for you. Teams in the blind
draw are selected at random and there is not always an even number
of players to be paired. Thanks for your understanding.
Please make every effort to secure a partner and register online
correctly prior to the entry deadline. This requires your partners
USTA number upon registration.
Inclement Weather
This tournament is required to provide indoor backup in the
instance of inclement weather, however, there is the possibility
that matches could be shortened or cancelled if the tournament gets
too far behind. If matches are moved indoors, an additional fee may
be charged per player per match. Inclement weather causes problems
for everyone. Please be patient and understanding while alternate
plans are being made. Please give the tournament director space and
time to re-work the schedule and check the tournament homepage for
updates.
Withdraws and Refunds -Withdrawals done before entries close
need to be done through the online registration process. Click on
the "Withdraw" link in the Edit Registration box to complete. Your
credit card will not be charged if you withdraw before the entry
deadline. Click on the "Locate Confirmation Number" link if you
have misplaced the confirmation number.
After the Entry Deadline: Withdrawals done after entries close
need to be emailed to the tournament director at the address above.
Refunds are not given for withdraws that happen in the 6 days
before the start of the event. Written verification must be
provided by a medical professional by the last scheduled day of the
tournament for a withdrawal due to illness or injury. A written
notice of the situation must be provided by the last scheduled day
of the tournament for a withdrawal due to personal
circumstance/emergency. The tournament committee will determine
whether the situation is a personal circumstance/emergency. Failure
to provide documentation will result in Suspension Points.
On-Site Alternates - Players who applied for entry into the
tournament but were not accepted into the draw may choose to be an
on-site alternate. On-site alternates will be listed in the order
in which their names appear on the USTA MV Standing List that was
used for selection. On-Site alternates MUST be on site for the
first round of play in the age division for which they are an
on-site alternate. Please contact the tournament director for
further instructions.
Sportsmanship: The USTA Missouri Valley recognizes good
sportsmanship at our events. At the conclusion of each event the
tournament director selects one boy and one girl in each age
division as a good sportsman. These players will be recognized on
the tournament homepage and will also receive a $25 gift card to
Tennis Warehouse.
Tennis Warehouse Discount:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=ustamv
Thank you for participating in the tournament! Good luck!
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, August 20, 2019 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 400006919 from the searchable schedule homepage.
Division and Draw Type Abbreviations
Legend
To use TennisLink, cookies must be enabled in the user's browser. For more information,
please go to your browser's help menu.