David LeMair Tennis Open BG12-18 L7 (165pts), 10U Orange L1 and MW 50/60/70 (200 pt)

THIS TOURNAMENT IS SANCTIONED OVER BOTH SATURDAY AND SUNDAY. THE FOLLOWING EVENTS WILL BE PLAYED ON EACH DAY:


B12, B14, B16, G12, G14 - SATURDAY


10U, B18, G16, G18 - SUNDAY


THE DAY ON WHICH EACH EVENT WILL BE PLAYED IS SET. IF THERE IS RAIN, WE WILL SHORTEN MATCHES OR CANCEL FOR THE DAY RATHER THAN JUST PUSHING TO THE OTHER DAY. IF THERE IS RAIN, A CREDIT TOWARDS ANY OTHER 2019 DAVID LEMAIR TENNIS TOURNAMENT WILL BE ISSUED.

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Please Be On Time!

Players should check in and be ready to play (warmed up, stretched, and been to the restroom) at least 15 minutes before the match start time.
If a court is open, we will get the match started asap in order to avoid any delays later in the day!

Important Information:

Tournament Notes are VERY important, please be sure to read them thoroughly! New Notes may be posted throughout the week and weekend, please check tournament website for new notes, as well as confirm start times of next match on the draw, well before your coming match!

Directions To Tournament Site:

Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right. From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park. From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.

Rain Policy:

If it rains and matches have not yet begun for the day, matches may need to be delayed by one or more hours, or even cancelled for the day. If this happens, an update will be posted on the tournament homepage at least one hour before the time for the first matches of the day. If it rains and matches are already being played, players will be called off the courts. Tournament director will take scores and tell players when to return to finish matches. An update will then be posted on the tournament homepage. Please continue to check the tournament homepage. If you cannot get online or aren't sure, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com or via call or text at 703-862-8702.

If there is rain on a tournament weekend, match formats may be shortened, consolations may be cancelled, worst case tournament may be considered complete.

Match Formats:

Mens Open matches will be best two out of three sets with regular scoring and a super tiebreaker as the third set.

Girls 12's matches will be best two out of three sets with no add scoring and a super tiebreaker as the third set.

B12's, B18's matches will be best two out of three short sets. Short sets are to 4 games, tiebreaker at 4-4 (if you get to 3-3, play two more games to get to 5-3 or 4-4 for tiebreaker first to 7 win by 2 points) Scoring will be no-add.

B14's, B16's, G14's, G16's, G18's matches will be one set to 6 games, tiebreaker at 6-6 (first to 7 win by 2 points). Scoring will be no-add.

Policy Regarding Refunds/Credits:

Players are able to withdraw online anytime before the deadline by editing their own registration via the tournament homepage. After the tournament deadline, no refunds or credits will be issued if a player is unable to play. If there is a rainout and an event is not played at all, a credit may be issued for a future outdoor David LeMair Tennis Tournament (to be chosen by player) within a certain time frame.

Waiver of Liability

Players and families of players selected for this tournament hereby release David LeMair Tennis and entire staff from any and all loss, claim, damages, injuries or liability that may arise from the player's participation in this event. The players and families accept full responsibility for their use of any and all apparatus, facility privileges or services whatsoever, and shall hold David LeMair Tennis and its staff harmless against any such claims.

MAS REGULATIONS AND RANKING POINTS

MAS Regulations and Ranking Points This tournament operates in accordance with the rules and guidelines listed in USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations and USTA Friend at Court. By registering for this event, players and parents are agreeing to be familiar with and abide by all aspects of the MAS Regulations to include meeting sportsmanship expectations, all aspects of fair play, and respecting the game of tennis.

MAS CONTACT INFO: Kros@mas.usta.com

ELT ENTRY INFORMATION
USTA Non-Member players are invited to play in Mid-Atlantic Entry Level Tournaments such as this one. All non-members are required to create a USTA account prior to signing up for the tournament online. To create a USTA account go to https://tennislink.usta.com/Dashboard/Main/Signup.aspx?App=5&TournamentsReg=1&T=171962

MAS EVENT REFUNDS
Member organizations are not required to refund players for tournaments affected by inclement weather. Per MAS regulations, in the event of inclement weather a tournament may utilize a shortened format in order to play the tournament to completion. If the tournament cannot be played, it is the MAS recommendation that players be offered a credit to a future tournament hosted by the same organization. However, this is only a recommendation and not a policy. Each member organizations shall post their refund policy on the tournament homepage.

GREEN DOT BALL IN 12U L8 AND L7
BG12 Divisions in all MAS L7 & L8 tournaments shall use Green Dot tennis balls. 10U Green level 1 players are eligible to play 12U MAS L7 & L8 tournaments and also earn stars/trophies toward clearing the youth progression

10U Youth Progression Information
This event includes 10U Youth Progression divisions. The 10U Youth Progression is an earned advancement system where kids get virtual Stars for participation and virtual Trophies for finishing 1st or 2nd in a tournament. Earn 20 Youth Progression awards to clear a level! Details about the 10U Youth Progression can be found here:https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/play-as-a-member/midatlantic/Mid-Atlantic-10U-Youth-Progression.html

L7 selection: If draw size is limited selection shall be made from the bottom up. Level 7 events are one day events and players will play up to a maximum of 4 matches.

10U Net Generation Assessments were created by USTA Player Development to guide coaches and parents in choosing the best court and ball for their child's development. Certified Pros can complete and share Assessments using the Net Generation Phone app. Orange: tinyurl.com/orangeassess Green: tinyurl.com/greenassess If you have questions about the 10U Youth Progression or Net Generation Assessments please contact Rob Issem at issem@mas.usta.com