Ace Tennis Services Richardson Super Champ Level 4 (SCMZ 16_18)

What a great day of tennis today! There were lots of long matches and tons of split sets! Medals for 1st, 2nd, and consolation winners were awarded and we'll be posting pictures on Facebook today and tomorrow on two sites--Sally Frame and Ace Tennis Services.

Ace Tennis Services will be hosting this tournament again in 2020 and we'd like your suggestions on how to improve the event. The Ace team has a few ideas already--perhaps playing only one round of doubles on Saturday evening instead of two. We'll also be trying to line up a stringer to string at one of our sites throughout the tourney weekend. Please brainstorm on suggestions for 2020 and email them to sally10s@me.com--all comments are welcome. We are also in need of sponsors--both individual and business sponsors are welcome.

Thanks for a great weekend--it was a pleasure hosting this event for you! See below for details on the Sportsmanship Award winners.

Sportsmansip is a big deal, and the USTA Texas Section provides beautiful plaques to a deserving boy and girl who have been nominated by other players, parents, coaches and officials for outstanding sportsmanship. Please join us in congratulating Rider Yeaman from Dallas who was selected as the Clarence Mabry Sportsmanship award winner. Sarah Youngberg, also from Dallas, was selected to receive the femaie award--the Nancy Jeffett Sportsmanship award.

A change for 2019 is that this SCMZ is a 3-day tournament (not a 4-day tourney), therefore the semis and finals of the "A" Draw Consolation draws are not scheduled and are marked as UNPLAYED when the tournament is closed. Due to USTA TDM software, even though we mark these matches unplayed in our computers, the software keeps overriding that designation as the draw gets updated. Enjoy the wonderful weather today and no worries - no-one is playing 4 times on Monday in the "A" Draw consolation rounds!

Thanks for a great day today--the Girls' 16 singles players won the prize for the most split set matches of the tournament, the B draw doubles Champions were crowned, and it didn't rain! Monday's play will be at 3 sites--Collin College, Allen High School, and John Paul II High School.

We will be announcing the Boys' and Girls' Sportsmanship awards tomorrow evening--if you have a nomination please tell any Site Director. We're selling T-Shirts for $10 (sizes S-XXL) at all sites. If you are looking for practice courts, we'd suggest High Point Tennis Center--421 Spring Creek Parkway, Plano, TX 75023 (972) 941-7170--the tennis center opens at 7:30 AM. Plano Senior High School has a bunch of great courts, too.

Any questions? Email sally10s@me.com or phone (214) 587-1500. Good Luck to all Monday players...and Go Roger!

Please add 20-30 minutes to your travel time to Collin College tomorrow due to road closures--there's a triathlon in the area. The only way to get to Collin College between 5 AM-1 PM tomorrow is southbound on Jupiter from Spring Creek Parkway. You'll enter Collin College from the southenrmost entrance (passing the baseball field and the apartments) and then wind through the parking lots to the tennis courts. Jupiter going north from Parker to Spring Creek Parkway will be closed. Spring Creek Parkway east of Jupiter will be closed. There will an officer on Jupiter directing traffic in and out of the campus. Please be patient, allow extra time, and expect some delays.

Thanks to everyone for a fantastic day on Saturday! There were a few hiccups caused by the weather, but there were lots of highlights. For example, there was a 3 hour 36 minute singles match in the B16 at Collin College, several players received USTA Sportsmanship pins for being extra nice, and there were some amazing doubles matches under the lights.

As a courtesy to other players, please be willing to share a court with others and hit 4 on a court between 7-8 AM before matches start. We want everyone to get a good warm-up before they play. So, if asked, please scoot over and share your court.

Friendly reminder (again) for BOTH players to report the score at the tournament desk after each singles match to ensure that the score gets recorded correctly.

Let's do it again on Sunday--Good Luck to all!

Ace Tennis Services is taking a small group of tennis nuts to watch the top men and women pros compete at the BNP Paribas Open in Indian Wells, California next March. Your package includes reserved Prime Loge seats in Stadium #1, hotel accommodation, van transportation from the hotel to breakfast and the tourney, and the 24/7 concierge services of the Ace Tennis Services team! We'll show you how to make the most of your time in Tennis Paradise at the BNP. Email sally10s@me.com for details.

Players are required to inform the tournament desk or tournament director the day before of their intent not to complete their matches on the last day of the tournament. This must occur no later than 6pm Sunday for singles draws that end on Monday. It also can be done within 15 minutes of completing their final match of the day (whichever is later). For this tournament, all singles players must inform the site or tournament director by Sunday at 6pm for Monday (9/2) matches. The director will inform the opponent immediately of any withdrawals. Players who pull out after Sunday at 6pm will have their match coded as a withdrawal and will receive no points for their wins in that tournament. If a player gets injured or ill after that 6pm deadline and they think it's important to "keep their points" they (the player) will need to physically show up on Monday morning and pull out in person in order to have that match coded a walkover and retain their points.

The 12 hour scheduling guideline pertains to scheduling the tournament and is not a hard set rule. When weather or other delays impact the tournament, play may resume within 12 hours when necessary. More information can be found on pg. 89 of the Friend at Court link found here. more info

All draws are now posted--please keep checking the website for additional updates...we'll be adding some additional info daily to keep you up to date. Need to withdraw? Questions? Email Tournament Director Sally Frame at sally10s@me.com.

Please register at your playing site 15-30 minutes before your first match each day. It is not cool to wait until the last minute to check in--and please be aware that USTA penalties will apply for late check-ins. Remember that the check-in process for your first match each day will include taking the USTA Player Oath and giving the site workers your cell phone number which will be used in the event of an emergency. Once you have completed those two steps THEN you'll be checked in on the computer with the tournament desk staff.

Allow 15-20 minutes before your first match to complete these procedures. For example, if you wait until 7:50 AM to check in for an 8:00 AM match you are taking a big risk that there will be a long line of players checking in and you will not complete the check-in process before 8:00 AM. We do not want anyone to be penalized for late check-ins--so please do not wait until the last minute to check in. This is your responsibility.

Once your are checked in we will consider you 100% ready to play (you've filled up your water jug, gone to the restroom etc.) AND you must remain super close to the tournament desk within earshot of the site staff--we are not going to yell to call matches and we will start the clock on anyone who checks in and then goes to get their rackets out of the car, etc. For second round matches onward please check in at least 15 minutes before your match time ready to play. Thanks for your cooperation!

No pets are allowed at any site--including the courts and the parking lot--at any time.

Email Olivia Woodward at Olivia.woodward@marriott.com to make a last minute reservation. Close to all sites, practice courts, tons of restaurants--the Courtyard by Marriott is a fun, recently updated hotel that we have available to you for a $79 tournament rate. The Courtyard has a pool, fitness center, super cool lobby and a restaurant/bar called the "Bistro". It's located right next door to the Residence Inn tournament hotel. If you have any questions about your stay at the Courtyard please reach out to Olivia at (972) 994-9933. Hotel address is 2191 N. Greenville Ave, Richardson, TX 75082.

For a last minute reservation please email Olivia Woodward at Olivia.woodward@marriott.com. Everyone loves the free breakfast, fitness room, and kitchen at Residence Inns! You are especially going to love the location of ALL of our tournament hotels--you'll be close to all sites, practice courts, restaurants, and fun stuff to do! We are thrilled to offer you an $89 tournament rate at the Richardson Residence Inn located at 1040 Waterwood Drive--it's right next door to one of our other tournament hotels, the Courtyard by Marriott. Please direct any tricky questions to Olivia Woodward--Olivia.Woodward@marriott.com (972) 669-5888.

Last minute reservations are being accepted--just pick up the phone and call Becky Milkie at (469) 5670-4753. We are excited about our new partnership with ALoft--a fun hotel located in the middle of CityLine--a neat new development with a Whole Foods, CVS, Starbucks, and 30 restaurants within a 1/2-2 block walk. Your room rate includes breakfast for 2 at their Re:Fuel restaurant, too! The ALoft has a fitness center, pool, and a cool WXYZ lounge located in front of the hotel where you can relax and watch the world go by! Your contact at the ALoft is Becky Milkie bmilkie@aloftrichardson.com (972) 234-4007. The Aloft is close to all playing sites and practice courts--you can't go wrong with any of our tournament hotels!

Allen High School (ALLEN) 300 Rivercrest, Allen TX 75002; Allen High School has 12 lighted courts. Nearest practice courts--use Reed Elementart School or the courts at Celebration Park. You can also book practice courts between Saturday noon and all day Sunday, Monday and Tuesday at High Point Tennis Center in Plano which is super close. Call High Point at (972) 941-7170 starting Thursday at 9 AM--it's $4 per person for the court fee. Bottled water (2 for $1) and Gatorade ($1) will be available at the site. Fast food and gas stations are located 1/2 mile south on Hwy 75 and McDermott Rd. Click the attached link for a map. Warm-up courts will be available at Allen anytime before 8 AM--they are unlocked. more info

Collin College (COLLN), Spring Creek Campus, 2800 E Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75074. Collin College Spring Creek Campus is located 1/2 mile east of Hwy 75 on Spring Creek. Turn right onto Jupiter and then left into the campus. Courts are on the left. There are 12 lighted courts. The Collin College site will be open for warm-ups starting at 7 AM. Bottled water (2 for $1) and Gatorade ($1) will be available at the site. Restaurants are located at the intersection of Hwy 75 and Spring Creek. Paste the link into your browser for a map. Warm up courts will be available at Plano East High School. Another good practice court site just down the street from Collin College is Bowman Middle School in Plano. If you'd like to reserve a practice court, High Point Tennis Center is only a mile away--call (972) 941-7170. more info

High Point Tennis Center (HIGH), 421 W Spring Creek Pkwy, Plano, TX 75023. High Point Tennis Center has tons of lighted courts, a full pro shop, stringing services, and snacks/drinks are available for sale in the tennis shop. The tennis center will be open for warm-ups at 7 AM Saturday. You can also book a practice court for Saturday noon-Tuesday by calling (972) 941-7170 starting Thursday at 9 AM--it's $4 per person for the court fee. Click on "More Info" below for a map. Warm up courts are also available at Schimelpfenig Middle School in Plano, and Plano Senior High School has 8 nice lighted courts, too. A stringer will be availalbe at High Point Saturday 11:30-5:30 PM.
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Huffhines (HUFF) Tennis Center - 1601 Syracuse Dr. Richardson, TX 75081 - has 10 lighted courts. There is tennis shop on site. The tennis center will be open at 7 AM on Saturday. The best way to park for Huffhines TC is to turn East onto Apollo Road from Plano Rd in Richardson (just North of the Huffhines Recreation Center) - and proceed past the Huffhines Baseball complex and turn right into the large parking lot. Proceed to the back left corner of the parking lot - for the parking closest to the Tennis Center. Eating establishments can be found at the corner of Belt Line Rd and Plano Road. Warm up courts are available at Mark Twain Park (2) and Terrace Park (2) close by. Also at Berkner High School in Richardson. more info

The JPII High School Tennis Center - 800 Woodburn Corners, Plano, TX, 75075 has 8 lighted tennis courts. Bottled water (2 for $1), Gatorade (41) and fun snacks will be available at the site. Courts will be open at 7 AM for warm-ups. Eating establishments are located on Coit south of Plano Parkway. Please note that the East Sports Complex (where the tennis center is located) is situated 2 blocks east of the main school campus, so be sure to enter the facility at the stoplight off of Plano Parkway. Do not enter via Coit. After parking in the parking lot for East Sport Complex - proceed through the gates past the beautiful baseball field and then follow the sidewalk to the left down to the tennis courts. Click on the "More Info" link below for directions. Warm up courts are available at Plano Senior High School at Coit and Park Rd. and at Wilson Middle School in Plano. more info

Lovejoy High School (LOVE), 2350 Estates Pkwy, Lucas, TX 75002. Lovejoy has 12 lighted courts. The tennis center will be open at 7 AM for warm-ups. Bottled water (2 for $1) and Gatordae ($1) will be available at the site. The courts are located on Estates Parkway in Lucas (behind the main building of the school). Proceed east on East McDermott Street in Allen from Highway 75 (Central Expressway), McDermott becomes E Main Street and then Estates Parkway. Distance is approximately 3 miles from Highway 75. Restaurants are located on McDermott west of 75 and E Main Street. Warm up courts are also available at Curtis Middle School in Allen. more info

T Bar M (TBAR) Racquet Club, 6060 Dilbeck Ln, Dallas TX 75240 has tons of lighted tennis courts--we'll be using 12 of them (Courts 17-28) for the tournament. TBarM also has a full tennis shop and a restaurant. Stringing services are available. Please note that outside food is not allowed inside the Club Property. The restaurant is open 7 am to 2 pm Saturday with beverage service 2 pm to close. Beverage service is available all day Sunday--the restaurant will be closed on Sunday. Eating establishments can be found on Preston Rd and LBJ Freeway. Warm-up courts are available at TBarM starting at 7 AM. You can also reserve practice courts at Fretz Tennis Center (214 670 6622) for $3.50 per person fee. Fretz TC is located at 6998 Belt Line Rd, Dallas TX 75254 at the corner of Belt Line and Hillcrest Rd. more info

The University of Texas at Dallas (UTD), 800 W Campbell Road, Richardson, TX. 75080 has 10 lighted courts. The UTD courts will be open at 7 AM for warm-ups. Bottled water (2 for $1) and Gatorade ($1) will be available at the site. Eating establishments are located in the Coit/Campbell area and the Hwy 75/Campbell area--and there are tons of options. Please note that you need to park in Lot U (also called Athletic Parking)--so please google a campus map and find Lot U so you don't get a ticket. Lot U is located on the South side of campus right by the tennis courts. Click on the "More Info" link below for directions. Warm up courts are also available at Pearce High School in Richardson, the park at Custer/Renner, and Plano Senior High School. more info

For doubles, if one player in a team withdraws, the partner will have until Wednesday, August 28th at 12 Noon to find a new partner. After Wednesday at Noon, if the remaining player is left unpaired, they will be removed from the draw. After the Noon deadline, teams will be re-seeded into draws based on the updated combined Texas Standing List ranking of the final teams. Any withdrawal made after Wednesday at Noon results in the entire team being withdrawn. The Wednesday 12 Noon deadline gives the TD time to adjust both singles and doubles draws prior to the Thursday 6:00 PM draw posting.

There will be no penalty for withdrawing from singles or doubles prior to Wednesday, August 28th at 12 Noon for this Super Champ Major Zone. After that time, if a player withdraws from singles and/or doubles, they will be penalized 2 suspension points for the withdrawal. This includes any withdrawals, walkovers, and retirements after Wednesday, August 28th at Noon until the end of the tournament. The maximum penalty is 2 points per tournament. You will not be penalized twice for singles and doubles withdrawals. If a player does reach the suspension threshold, they will be able to appeal any points at that time.

This tournament is considered an August Super Champ for age purposes. Supers eligible players may participate in the August 17th and August 31st Super Champ Major Zone and Level tournaments. Due to no Super Champ officially taking place in September, newly qualified Supers players in August are also allowed to play this tournament. If you qualified for Supers from Champs in August , you can play in this tournament.

The 2019 Medical and Media Waiver/Release form is available using the link below. This form must be completed, once per calendar year, by every player prior to participating in their first event of that year. Failure to complete this form prior to the event will make the player INELIGIBLE for that event. For this tournament, players must have the waiver completed by their first match time. If you are missing the waiver, you will be contacted via email after the deadline and before the tournament. more info

Singles All Draws – Main Draws play full two-out-of-three set matches. All Consolation Draws play 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Feed In Consolation through the Round of 16. Players who lose in the Quarterfinal Round will be placed into their own consolation bracket of four players and the winner of this bracket receives fifth place points (same format as consolation draw). There is no playoff match for 7th place. Play-off for 3rd and 4th place will use same format as main draw. Draws will be split using the most recent Texas Standing List after the deadline. Play ends on Monday. The FIC Semis and FIC Finals in the A draws will be unplayed.

Doubles A and B Draw –8 game Pro-Sets, No Ad, with single elimination. Draws will be split using a combined doubles ranking from the most recent Texas Standing List after the deadline.

Singles: A draw of 64, B draw of 32. Doubles: A draw of 32, B draw of 16.
The A draw singles begins on Saturday and ends on Monday.
The B draw singles begins on Saturday and ends on Monday.
The A draw doubles begins on Saturday and ends on Monday.
The B draw doubles begins on Saturday and ends on Sunday.

Players may register with or without a partner. Those who register with a partner must indicate their partner through the online registration system before the entry deadline. Players will need to correctly identify their doubles partner during their initial registration process or they may go back later, prior to the entry deadline, and “Edit Registration” to indicate their partner of choice. Correct doubles registration is the player’s responsibility. Immediately after registration, players need to check the Applicant List to ensure they are registered with their partner of choice (and their partner is also registered with them). Remaining individual players will be paired up based on the order of the Texas Standing List. There will be a 24 hour doubles pairing period after the entry deadline for players to correct any errors in their doubles registration. more info

Only first match times and site locations will be posted on the Tuesday prior to the start of the tournament. Draws will be posted on the Thursday prior to the start of the tournament at 6pm. Due to A draw players receiving higher sectional and /or national points for these tournaments, players will be moved from the B draw to the A draw to replace A draw withdrawals based on "Friend at Court" regulations. Tournament Directors will make draw changes due to withdrawals until the prior Thursday at noon. Final draws will be published on the prior Thursday at 6:00pm. All players are responsible for re-checking their draw after Thursday at 6:00pm to make sure their time and location have not changed.

First, Second and Third Place medals will be awarded. Consolation winners no longer receive medals. A sportsmanship award is given to the outstanding boy and girl in each designated tournament.

Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."

Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.