POLAR BEAR JR CHPS - GA LEVEL 3 (STA 4)

It has started raining and the courts are wet. They will not dry for several hours. The decision has been made to cancel the tournament. Thank you all for playing.

Unfortunately, because of all the rain and delays we will only play two rounds of the consolation draws today.

Please check the draw often as players are withdrawing. Courts are drying faster than expected. If you are a 1pm match, feel free to come early.

The new schedule is now posted. We appreciate your patience as we endeavor to get as many matches in as we can today.

Without sun and wind, courts are taking a long time to dry. No matches before noon. Draws will be taken down and a new schedule posted shortly.

Good morning. The courts are soaked, but it is not raining. We are in a 2-hour delay. (9am start at 11am. 1030am will start at 1230pm)

Draws for Monday are now published. We will be playing short sets with no ad scoring. I will give a weather update at 630AM.

After speaking with USTA Georgia, it has been decided to cancel matches for today and resume in the morning. The format will be short sets with no-ad scoring again; a 7-point tie-breaker at 4-4, and also a 7-point match tiebreaker. We will be updating draws, and they will be available later this afternoon. Thank you for your patience as we deal with Mother Nature,

Courts are still wet and it is still misting. A decision regarding today's matches will be made by 2 PM.

No matches will be played before 3pm. I will update again at 1pm

It has rained again at the site. No matches will be played before 2pm. I will update again at 12pm

We may have to switch the scoring system to short sets if the courts don't dry in a timely manner., We are no longer in a delay, but instead no matches will be played before 1pm. A new schedule will be posted IF we go to short sets. I will update again at 11am.

The courts are soaked and without sun and wind, will take a while to dry. We are in a 3-hr delay. (8am will now start at 11am; 930am will now start at 1230pm)

A light sprinkle has just begun. We are in a 1-hour rain delay. (8am matches will start at 9am; 1030am matches will start at 1130am)

The courts are still dry. I will not be updating again unless it's starts to rain

It's dry in Macon! No delays. We plan to start matches at 8am. I will update again at 630am

We can only accept cash or checks for stringing and pro shop accessories. Sorry for any inconvenience

Match and t-shirt check-in will be located in the upstairs lounge. This is where medical release forms will be turned in.


Report your scores at the tournament window located downstairs


If you are playing at Tattnall, you do not have to come to JDS to check in.

DIRECTIONS TO JDS TENNIS CENTER (3280 North Ingle Place, Macon, GA 31210) From 75N, take exit 169 (Arkwright Road). Turn left at light (Riverside Drive). Turn right at light (Northsdie Drive). Turn left onto N. Ingle Place. Tennis Center dead-ends that street From 75S, take exit 167 (Pierce Ave). Turn right onto Riverside Drive. Go approx. 5 traffic lights and turn left onto Northside Drive. Turn left onto N. Ingle Place. Tennis Center dead-ends that street DIRECTIONS TO TATTNALL TENNIS CENTER (1155 College Street, Macon, GA 31201) From 75N, take exit 165 to Hardeman Avenue. Pass Fountain Car Wash and turn left. At the 2nd light (TATTNALL ST.), turn right. When you reach the end of that street, you will see the tennis center acrss the road. From 75S, take exit 165 to Hardeman Avenue. Bear right off the exit and turn right at the next light (TATTNALL ST.)

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There is a wealth of information in the notes. We appreciate you reading all the notes below!

This is an advanced-level tournament sanctioned by USTA Georgia as a Level 3 (Southern Level 4 points). Registration must be completed online. In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700027019 from the searchable schedule homepage.

Player Gift to all participants. Awards to winner, finalist, consolation winner and consolation finalist of each event that has six or more players. Additional sites may be used. Match times and tournament information can be accessed online by 2/15.

Boys and Girls registered for 12 and under division will play on a full court with yellow balls.
Boys and Girls 10 and under that are eligible for green balls in Youth Progression will play on a full court with green dot balls.
Boys and Girls 10 and under that are eligible for orange balls or new to Youth Progression will play on a 60’ court with orange balls.

USTA Georgia tournaments do not offer Orange Level 2 divisions. All players that register for Orange 2 will be automatically moved to Orange 1 before the draws are posted.

Youth Progression (for children ages 7-10)
If this is your child’s first time playing a tournament, please email Eva Marie McCravy (mccravy@ustageorgia.com) or Susan Pierce (pierce@ustageorgia.com) to activate their USTA number in the Youth Progression program. For more information about Youth Progression, visit our webpage.

Player selection
This tournament is open for junior players regardless of ranking. You will receive an automated email if your player is selected and your credit card is charged.

Late Entrants
USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon 4 days prior to the start of the tournament. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries.

Draws
Draws will be published by Thursday at 5 pm. It is your responsibility to check this tournament webpage for the players’ draws, match times and any other updates.

Format
FIC with a 3/4 playoff in the main draw. Main and Consolation Draw BG12-18 - 2 out of 3 sets with a 3rd set tiebreaker played in lieu of a full third set. BG10 – short scoring with 3rd set match tie-break. Scoring may be changed due to inclement weather. A round robin will be conducted if only 3-5 players in event.

Withdrawals and Refund Policy
Entry fees will be refunded ONLY if requests for refunds are received in writing (email or fax to 478-477-1437 PRIOR to deadline. No refunds will be issued for any reason after deadline date. If there are weather issues and no matches are played, then you will get a 3/4 credit to another Middle GA Tennis tournament. If there are weather issues and you only play one match, then you will get a 1/2 credit to another Middle GA Tennis tournament.

The Sleep Inn (140 Plantation Inn Dr.) is offering a special rate of $69.00. Please call 478-476-8111 and ask for booking code LMTA. Complimentary breakfast!


The Comfort Suites (120 Plantation Inn Dr.) is offering a special rate of $89.00. Please call 478-314-5130 and ask for booking code LMTA. Complimentary breakfast! Indoor pool and hot tub!

Please click on the link for information and to reserve your room more info

The Courtyard Marriott has a discounted rate for the tournament of $96.00 per night. Please call 478-477-8899 to make your reservation. Please identify yourself as playing in the Middle GA Tennis Tournament.

List of Hotels:
Springhill Suites-478-803-9100; Courtyard Marriott-478-477-8899; Residence Inn by Marriott-478-475-4280; Candlewood Suites-478-254-3530; Holiday Inn North-478-803-8200; Holiday Inn Express-478-743-1482; Comfort Suites-478-314-5130; Homewood Suites N. Macon-478-477-9776; Microtel Inn & Suites-478-254-3300; Extended Stay-478-474-2805; La Quinta-478-475-0206; Wingate Inn-478-476-8100; Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott-478-738-9007
When making your reservations, please be sure to inform them you are playing a tennis tournament to receive any discounts that they are offering

PLEASE DOWNLOAD AND BRING WITH YOU. You must turn in your completed form to the player gift/medical release form desk BEFORE checking in for your match. You may also send us your online medical release form using the Match Tennis app. more info

Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the Tournament Referee to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal to sw.macontennis@gmail.com. In the email subject line include WITHDRAWAL, your name, and division. DO NOT call to withdraw. There are no refunds after entries close. If there are weather issues and no matches are played, then you will get a 3/4 credit to another tournament (see list below) or a 1/2 refund. If there are weather issues and you only play one match, then you will get a 1/2 credit to another (see list below) or a 1/4 refund. (TennisLink does not refund the processing fees). Tournaments include Super Champs in the Macon (Sept. 14-15) and GA State Jr. Winter Chmps. (Dec 27-29).
Withdrawing During the Tournament:
You must get approval from the Head Referee in person. If not, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! Please send an email as soon as possible if you are withdrawing from your next match so we can try to contact your opponent promptly.

Saturday-Monday

BG12s-18s 32 draw
3 FIC matches may play on Monday to complete the FIC


BG10s - 16 draw

All 32 draws will be one draw (no splitting)

FIC with a 3/4 playoff in the main draw (8 or more players). Main and Consolation Draw - 2 out of 3 sets with a 3rd set tiebreaker played in lieu of a full third set. 7 or less players will feed into the consolation semis

Maximum 25" racquet played on the 60' court with orange balls. Scoring shall be short sets with sudden death: 4-game no-ad sets in which it is not necessary to win the set by 2 games (example: a 4-3 set score is acceptable). A 7-point "Match" tie-break is played in lieu of a third set.

The 10U division Green Level 1 - Boys and Girls 10's will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up to 29" racquet. The required scoring format for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of TWO short sets - Ad Scoring (first to four(4) games and win by two e.g 4-0, 4-1 4-2, or 5-3), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set. A match tiebreaker (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.

Georgia Standings will be used for player selections. Players are primarily seeded using Southern Standings.

Check-in will begin with your first match. There will not be a Friday evening check-in.
Procedure:
T-shirt check-in will be at the front desk in the lobby. There will also be a check-in location and a scores location. Player Gift table and a match check-in table. Players may do either first. If the player needs to use the bathroom, get ice/water, please do so first before checking in for match. Turn in medical form when checking in for your match. Once checked in for match, the players needs to stay within hearing distance.

Stringers will be available at the main site (JDS). Racquets can be dropped off Friday evening until 7pm. Pick-up and drop-off each day of the tournament will be between 7am-5pm. Payment must be made at the time of drop-off.

Please support our valuable food sponsors: BUFFALO WIILD WINGS, CARRABBAS, CHICK-FIL-A (TOM HILL SR. BLVD.), CHIPOTLE, CRACKER BARREL, SUBWAY AND TEXAS ROADHOUSE. Thank you

If you end up on the alternate list and decide to register for another tournament, you must let the tournament director know prior to entering the other tournament, so she can withdraw you from this tournament. Please email her at sw.macontennis@gmail.com. USTA GA rules will not allow you to be registered in two tournaments at the same time. You will incrue suspension points if you fail to follow this rule.

Please remember that USTA only allows us to move a player in a draw if they are in the same half as a sibling, or if a seed withdraws, and we have to redo the seeds.. The computer generates the draw. We cannot manipulate the draw to accommodate friends and players who train together. Thank you for your understanding of this rule.

Counting Points Up effective Jan. 1, 2017
To align with USTA National and Southern, USTA Georgia Junior Competition Committee has approved an amendment that will affect how Georgia standings will be calculated. Beginning January 1, 2017, the singles and doubles results for each player earned in a division for the previous 12-month period shall be counted as results in the next-older division at 20%. As such, players will no longer be considered for selection based on their lower age division standings. A description of this new amendment may be found on the USTA Southern website at: http://www.southern.usta.com/Juniors/tournaments_rankings/2017_important_junior_updates/?intloc=headernavsub2

A trainer WILL NOT be available for this tournament

We are accepting on-site alternates. Please check in with the referee when you arrive at JDS.

Consolation Round - When using a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of the full 3rd set, there will be a mandatory 3 minute break. An official must be notified at this time. Coaching is allowed during this time. If the 3 minutes expires and player has not returned to court, the match is over.

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