Tournament Reports
FIRST MATCH TIMES 7:05 PM 9/12/19
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PLAYER CHECK IN / PRACTICE COURTS
PLAYERS MAY CHECK IN STARTING 3PM FRIDAY ON THE BALCONY OR 30 MINUTES BEFORE FIRST ROUND MATCH TIME. PRACTICE/WARM UP COURTS WILL BE AVAILABLE THROUGH OUT THE TOURNAMENT ON A FIRST COME FIRST SERVE BASIS. CHECK IN THE PRO SHOP FOR COURT ASSIGNMENTS. CLOTHING RULES APPLY!
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SELECTION PROCESS
Players will be selected for Southern L1, L1A, L2, and L3 Tournaments ONLY from the most recent Southern Standing List of the division of the tournament; players will no longer be selected from the next-younger division Southern Standing List. Doubles Selection Criteria (Doubles 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.PLAYERS MAY ONLY PLAY IN ONE SINGLES AND ONE DOUBLES EVENT. IF TENNIS LINK ALLOWED YOU TO SIGN UP FOR MORE THAN ONE EVENT WE WILL CONTACT YOU TO CHOOSE WHICH EVENT YOU WOULD LIKE TO PLAY.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA SOUTHERN PARENT & JUNIOR MEDICAL RELEASE FORM The USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR
GUARDIAN for every player. This form is two pages and must be presented at the
time of tournament registration. Please click the "more info" tab to
download a copy of the Medical Release Form and bring this completed form with
you to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court
without this signed release: more info
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SEEDING
SEEDING IS BASED ON THE MOST RECENT SOUTHERN STANDING LIST.
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SITES & COURT SURFACES
ALL MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT BOCAGE RACQUET CLUB - 7600 JEFFERSON HWY - BATON ROUGE, LA 70809 - 225-924-6273 ON CLAY. TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR PHONE 504-874-5999
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PURCHASES AT CLUB
ALL FOOD & BEVERAGE SERVICE AND THE PRO SHOP WILL ACCEPT CASH & CREDIT CARDS DURING THE TOURNAMENT. CHECK OUT OUR JUNIOR TOURNAMENT SALE EXTRAVAGANZA IN THE PRO SHOP!
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BOYS & GIRLS 10 & UNDER DIVISIONS
BOYS & GIRLS 10 & UNDER GREEN DOT BALL SCORING WILL BE TWO OUT OF THREE SETS WITH NO AD SCORING. THE FIRST TO 4 GAMES WINS A SET AND MUST WIN BY 2 GAMES. IF THE SCORE IS 4 ALL A 7 POINT TIEBREAKER WILL BE PLAYED. IF PLAYERS SPLIT SETS A SET (7 POINT) TIEBREAK WILL BE PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET.
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SCORING FOR 12-18 DIVISIONS.
ALL SINGLES MATCHES, MAIN DRAW AND CONSOLATION, WILL BE 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A TEN POINT MATCH TIEBREAK PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET. CONSOLATION DRAWS WILL BE A FEED IN THROUGH THE QUARTER FINALS. THERE IS A PLAYOFF FOR 3RD & 4TH PLACE. ALL DOUBLES MATCHES WILL PLAY a 6-GAME SET WITH A 7 POINT TIE BREAK PLAYED AT 6 ALL.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
PENN REGULAR FELT BALL FOR MATCHES ON CLAY COURTS. PENN EXTRA DUTY FOR ANY MATCHES ON HARD COURTS.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE
ALL PLAYERS MUST HAVE A COPY OF THEIR BIRTH CERTIFICATE OR GREEN CARD ON FILE IN THE SOUTHERN TENNIS ASSOCIATION OFFICE. TO CHECK TO SEE IF YOU HAVE ONE ON FILE CLICK MORE INFO OR GO TO http://southerntennis.com/cgi-bin/db.cgi?db=default&uid&view_search=1&intloc=headernavsub2 IF YOU DO NOT HAVE ONE ON FILE FAX IT TO 770-368-9091 OR EMAIL IT TO howard@sta.usta.com
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL - MARRIOTT RESIDENCE INN TOWNE CENTER
Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge - 7061 Commerce Circle • Baton Rouge LA 70809 PH - 225-925-9100 •Free High Speed Internet •Free breakfast •Fitness Center Marriott hotel(s) offering your special group rate: Residence Inn Baton Rouge Towne Center at Cedar Lodge CLICK "MORE INFO"
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Link to LTA website for Youth Progression
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
The USTA Southern Section and
the Louisiana Tennis Association requires a signed release covering all
entrants in USTA Southern Section events. The release must be signed by the
entrant and parent or guardian of any entrant who is a minor. CLICK MORE INFO OR PASTE THIS LINK INTO A BROWSER: http://s3.amazonaws.com/ustaassets/assets/638/15/southern_parent_and_junior_medical_release_0113.pdf
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Louisiana Sanctioned Tournament Evaluation:
To complete this form,
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Modified Feed in Consolation, 3rd & 4th place playoff in
Singles! ON-LINE REGISTRATION ONLY!
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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