Olde Forest Jr Open- NC L3

Media Report

The deadline for all North Carolina Level 3 tournaments is the Thursday, the week before the tournament. This deadline is, Thursday July 18th, at 11:59pm. Please sign up ahead of time. No late entries are allowed in North Carolina Level 3 tournaments.

Each draw will be limited to 16 players with an Feed in thru Quarterfinals (FICQ) and a 3/4 playoff

Players will be selected based on the most recent published NC standing list./ southern. Players must have some standing points in order to be considered to compete in a NC L3 tournament. If players do not have a standing, they should compete in NC L5 or NC L4 events. The names of players who have been selected will appear as “Competitors.” after the tournament deadline when selections are made. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.

1. The ¾ playoff is played out.
2.If the Draw consists of 6-8 players you DO play out the consolation finals (because of match count).
3.If the Draw consists of9-16 players the finals of the consolation are NOT played out (both players that reach the finals will receive the same number of standing points).
4.FRIDAY is for DOUBLES only and MAY NOT begin before 5 p.m.
5.Level 3 (NC L3): Player must have NC standing, selections based on standing at time of selection;

After the online entry deadline, THERE WILL BE NO REFUNDS.

Welcome to the 2019 Olde Forest Racquet Club Jr. Open!

Matches are being conducted at Olde Forest as well as the Elon University Tennis Center. Please see the map to use as an aid in locating all facilities, as well as The Best Western Inn, Stewart Physical Therapy and Pandora’s Pies.

The OFRC Snack Bar/Pandora’s Pies will be open 11:00 a.m. – 8:00 p.m. and is located inside the Pro Shop Lounge at Olde Forest. Pizza, Grilled Cheese Sandwiches, Hamburgers, Hot Dogs, Gatorade, Chips, Ice Cream and Sodas are available for purchase. Debit/Credit Cards and cash are accepted.

At Olde Forest, restrooms are located on the bottom floor of the Indoor Tennis Facility as well as the breezeway of the Pro Shop/Pool Area. Showers are available in the breezeway location. At Elon the restrooms are located next to the courts.

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For any questions, please see Tournament Committee Staff.
Tournament Director-Jag Gowda Club Manager- Stacey Higgins

2019 Tournament Sponsors
Elon University, Pandora’s Pies,
Stewart Physical Therapy and Burlington Best Western Inn

Tournament Sites
Olde Forest 200 Pindale Dr., Elon, NC 27244
Elon University Tennis Courts, 400 East Haggard Avenue, Elon, NC 27244
Burlington Tennis Center 1402 Overbrook Rd., Burlington, NC 27215

It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their next match time and show up in a timely manner. Check the website often for updated match times. PLAYERS SHOULD CHECK IN FOR EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS. This tournament has a lot of matches to be played, and there will be no exceptions for lateness (i.e. traffic, etc.)

Best Western Ramada Conference Center
770 Huffman Mill Rd 2703 Ramada Rd,
Burlington, NC 27215 Burlington, NC 27215
Ph: (336)584-0151 F: (336) 584-3625 Ph: (336)-369-0482 Lucy

You are playing “unofficiated” matches and will be playing your match according to THE CODE (pages 45-51 of the Friend At Court-the tennis rule book).
When you check-in for your matches you must be ready for play. Fill water coolers, re-grip rackets, use the bathroom, etc. If a court opens up due to a match ending quickly, the tournament desk may put you on early to help the tournament as a whole move along. PLAYERS NEED TO CHECK-IN 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO EACH MATCH TIME. Once checked-in, stay near the tournament desk where you can hear your name being called.
Players are responsible for keeping the warm-up time to 5 minutes. Spin your racket BEFORE warming up to determine server and sides.
Talking to players on court at any time is not allowed and may result in a point penalty being assessed on the associated player. If players split sets you have a 3 minute break before playing a 10-point Tie-Break where
coaching is allowed. Players remain on the court. There
is no talking to players during bathroom breaks.
Audible cell phone usage near a court with play in
progress is not allowed.
Whenever an issue comes up during play, it is the
responsibility as players to settle it amongst yourselves
in a timely manner. You may leave the court to get an
official if you need one. You may not leave the court
without the permission of an USTA official or Court
Monitor for any other reason. This includes in between
sets.
It is the player’s responsibility to keep up with their
match times and site locations. Please check the
tournament website frequently throughout the
tournament as changes/updates may be made
especially during a rain delay.
If for any reason you feel an issue has not been resolved
you may request to see the Referee with the exception
of line calls made on your court.
Have a great tournament!

No entries will be taken after the online tournament deadline. Only online entries will be taken.

OFRC Directions from Greensboro I 40 east and Raleigh/DurhamI 40 west : Take I 40 Exit # 140 to University Dr. From Raleigh make a right and from Greensboro make a left off the ramp. Go thru four signal lights and At the 5th light turn right onto Westbrook Dr. then make an immediate left onto Forestview Dr. Turn right onto Oakview Dr. At the stop sign, make right onto Pinedale Dr and drive into OFRC

From I-40/85 take exit 143(Burlington Alamance exit, take 62N-Alamance Rd) approximately 1 mile and take a right on 70 East(Church Street) go through 1 stoplight to Overbrook Road-take right at The Park Restaurant. Follow Overbrook Rd. until you get to end and take right. BTC courts are on the hill. Physical address for the Burlington Tennis Center is below 1402 Overbrook Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215

Jimmy Powell Tennis Center 400 E College Ave,Elon,Nc,27244 From I 40 take exit # 140 to University Dr. Go towards Elon. Stay in the left lane, two lanes turn into single lane, go over the railroad tracks come to a stop sign, turn right onto Haggard Ave , Make a right onto Haggard Ave, stay on this rd till elon University, go thru the campus (1/2 Mile) and you will see the tennis courts on the right.

In doubles players must register with partner or each must be registered to play with each other or we will not put them in tournament. We will not have time to find partner nor to run down partner

Please note the rules below pertain to ALL sanctioned North Carolina and Southern tournaments:
11. "A player shall not enter two tournaments at the same time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournament is scheduled to overlap unless each Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing."
12. "Player shall not enter a tournament intending to withdraw if the player's entry is accepted in another tournament."

The Olde Forest Racquet Club is one of the premier tennis and swim clubs in central North Carolina. Nestled in a prime residential area in Elon, NC, this 15 acre picturesque facility has an array of amenities for its members and their guests. With a full schedule of socials, indoor and outdoor tennis, a 153,000 gallon swimming pool, fitness facility and walking paths, families of all ages are sure to enjoy this active club.
The OFRC tennis facility is the premier tennis site in Alamance County featuring 10 soft composition clay courts, 4 hard courts and 4 indoor composition Hydro-courts. All courts are lighted for extended evening play. OFRC is one of the few tennis facilities in the states that operate year-round.

All singles Winner,Singles finalist and consolation Winner. All Doubles Winners only

All doubles matches will be at Olde Forest Racquet Club