USTA National Level 2 Tournament - Long Beach, CA

BOY'S ALTERNATES - 2/6
GIRLS ALTERNATES 1/17

DUE TO WET COURTS, ALL 10:30 AM MATCHES WILL NOW START AT 11:30 AM

ALL MATCHES ON SUNDAY HAVE BEEN CANCELLED. ALL CONSOLATION AND DOUBLES MATCHES HAVE BEEN CANCELLED ON MONDAY. DRAW TIMES ARE BEING UPDATED AS WE SPEAK. PLEASE CHECK TONIGHT FOR NEW TIMES. QUARTER FINALS WILL BEGIN AT 10:30 AM THANK YOU.

It is stil raining here at El Dorado. My final update for the day will be at 2:00 pm. Please check this website at 2:00 pm. Thanks for your patience.

ALL MATCHES ARE NOW ON A 3 HOUR DELAY. 11:30 MATCHES ARE MOVED TO 2:30 PM PLEASE CHECK THE WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR MORE UPDATES.

ALL DOUBLES CANCELED THIS MORNING. PLEASE SHOW UP FOR SINGLES AS SCHEDULED. WE WILL UPDATE THIS SITE AS MORE INFO BECOMES AVAILABLE.

PRACTICE COURTS WILL BE VERY LIMITED & WILL BE AVAILABLE ONLY ON A FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS.

The Tennis Center opens its doors at 7:00 AM.SATURDAY Play will begin at 8:00 AM. We will have alt least 5 courts available on a FIRST-COME, FIRST-SERVE BASIS. The staff WILL NOT MAKE ANY RESERVATIONS FOR PRACTICE COURTS between 7 AM & 8 AM. Once play starts each day, there will not be any courts available for practice at the facility. Tennis center hoppers, ball carts, ball machines, and demo racquets are not available for tournament player/coach use at that time. Reservations for practice courts/ball machine can be made at Billie Jean King Tennis Center which is 3.5 miles away from the tournament site. BJKTC is a public tennis facility and has 8 courts. The fee to reserve a court at BJKTC is $9.00/$14.00 per hour depending on time of day. Courts will be available at both locations on Friday.

I do not require a "Mandatory Meeting” Please simply show up 30-minutes before your first match to check in and get your T-Shirt and turn in your MEDICAL RELEASE FORM.....below is the link for the Medical Release.

Please register at your playing site 30 minutes before your first match. You will then also need to check in for each of your matches (including your first match) when you are ready to play (before your scheduled time) and stay within earshot of the tournament desk.

- As a courtesy to other players, if you have NO INTENTION of traveling to Long Beach, CA to play in this National level 2, PLEASE email us immediately so we can place you last on the LB Alternate List.
- ALSO: If you appear on this Alternate List please make sure your contact information is up to date. When a spot becomes available, we will need an accurate telephone number and email address to get in contact with you.

- Ordered lists of Alternates and Late Entries will be listed on this website no later than five days after the tournament entries close. Alternates are ordered as follows:
1. Top 500 of division NSL (for this event)

The information posted on this site has been provided to give you as much information as possible prior to your visit to Long Beach, CA and to reduce the number of phone calls and e-mails to the Tournament Director. Additional information will be added as it becomes available, so please continue to check this site for updates and/or changes. If your questions are NOT answered here on TennisLink, please email all requests to the Tournament Director - Cathy Jacobson-Guzy, at first.serve@verizon.net. We look forward to your participation in the USTA NATIONAL LEVEL 2 TOURNAMENT at El Dorado Park Tennis Center....GOOD LUCK!!!

The National Spring Championships (Easter Bowl)All SINGLES finalists and SINGLES champions of the February National Level 2 will automatically qualify for the same age division of The National Spring Championships (Easter Bowl). Players must still register for The National Spring Championships in order to be considered for the event. NOTE: These players must still register for the tournament. DOES NOT APPLY TO 18's DIVISION. To read more about the National Championship selection process click more info

Juniors must list their contact information for each tournament they enter.
Check that your USTA Membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work and/or mobile) phone numbers. THE TOURNAMENT STAFF MAY NEED ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONTACTING YOU REGARDING TOURNAMENT ISSUES, so please check your cell numbers and email address carefully.

By entering this tournament, you agree to follow the SCTA Code of Conduct for Parents, Coaches, and Spectators.............."Young people learn from watching ADULTS. At the tournament site, it is your responsibility to set a good example for your player by modeling good sportsmanship, ethical behavior and self-control AT ALL TIMES. more info

ON-SITE Alternates may be accepted into the draw, by checking in and be ready to play no later than 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate. The order of the alternates is based on the original alternate list published by the tournament & NOT in the order in which the players check-in.

I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play ON ME. I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent. AT ALL TIMES, I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that MY BEHAVIOR on the court is a direct reflection of my character. Whether my matches end with my victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, those who support me, and the game of tennis.

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This is a USTA-sanctioned tournament, and USTA-certified officials will be on-site throughout the tournament. Players- if you need any assistance during a match and an official is not on your court or nearby, please have both players go to the net and raise your racquet. An official will assist you as quickly as possible. Remember, in USTA-sanctioned tournaments there should not be any communication between players and spectators (parents, coaches, friends, etc) during a match (other than authorized rest periods). And, unless your match is finished, you should not leave the court for any reason without notifying an official.
- ALL ROUNDS WILL BE OFFICIATED BY ROVING OFFICIALS - RATIO OF 1:6
- CHAIRED MATCHES: MAIN DRAW FINALS-SEMIFINALS 3RD & 4TH PLAYOFFS + DOUBLES FINALS

- Singles draws shall have 32 players; doubles draws shall have 16 teams.
- All singles draws have a Feed-In Consolation (FIC) that feeds players in through the Round of 16. The quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. The FIC shall be played to completion. The FIC shall be considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles main draw players.
- All singles and doubles draws shall have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. It is mandatory for players to play the 3rd and 4th place playoff.
- Doubles is single elimination with a playoff match for 3rd and 4th place.

ALL PLAYERS WILL START DOUBLES & SINGLES ON SAT.
-EACH DAY WILL BEGIN WITH DOUBLES AT 8:00 AM
-MATCHES ON SUNDAY WILL CONSIST OF 2-SINGLES & 2-DOUBLES
-FINAL MATCHES ON MONDAY WILL CONSIST OF 1-SINGLES & 1-DOUBLES.
* SCHEDULE IS SUBJECT TO CHANGE


MAIN DRAW:
-SATURDAY = 2 SINGLES AND ONE DOUBLES
-SUNDAY = 2 SINGLES AND 2 DOUBLES
-MONDAY = 1 SINGLES AND 1 DOUBLES FINALS
(PLAYERS WHO LOSE IN Q.F. WILL GO INTO SPECIAL PLAY OFF FOR 5/6TH)

CONSOLATION DRAW:
-SATURDAY = 1 SINGLES
-SUNDAY = 2 SINGLES
-MONDAY = 2 SINGLES

Match Formats - Boys' and Girls' 16 Divisions

Main Draw + Consolation Draw: 2 out of 3 sets - regular scoring + Match Tiebreak in lieu of a full third set,(first to 10, must win by 2 points) with and a 3-minute rest period before the 3rd set Match Tiebreak.

DOUBLES:: 8-game pro set with a 7-point tiebreak at 8-games ALL: no-ad scoring. A 5-minute warm-up will be allowed at the beginning of each match. Single Elimination

IT BEARS REPEATING - ALL PLAYERS IN THE SEMIFINALS OF DOUBLES WILL PLAY AGAIN, EITHER FOR THE CHAMPIONSHIP OR THE 3rd/4th POSITION!

As with all NATIONAL JUNIOR TOURNAMENT EVENTS players are required to provide the USTA Release & Waiver signed by a parent or legal guardian PRIOR to their stepping on court. Please click here 'MORE INFO' to view and print out the document then either email it to me (put player name in subject line) or you must bring it with you when you check in for your first round match. more info

BOY'S - WILSON US OPEN EXTRA DUTY + GIRL'S - WILSON REGULAR DUTY

Available for Purchase in the El Dorado Pro Shop at $4 per can.

EL DORADO PARK TENNIS CENTER
2800 N. STUDEBAKER RD.
LONG BEACH, CA 90815
562-425-0553

HOURS of OPERATION: 7:00AM - 9:30 PM
15 LIGHTED HARD COURTS
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Stringing service will be available at the El Dorado Park Tennis Center or the BJK Tennis Center throughout the tournament. Our experienced and qualified staff will be available to string from 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM.
- NStringing Fee is $20 when you provide your own string.
- We sell top-quality string products offered by Wilson, Luxilon, Babalot, Solinco, HEAD and Natural Gut.

During this USTA National Level 2 Tournament, All matches played at the El Dorado Park Tennis Center will be recorded in HIGH DEFINITION. These recordings will be available for purchase by tournament competitors at a moderate cost. .Check in at the Pro Shop (or Video table) to find out how to order yours. After your match you can email Eric at lakewood10s@gmail.com (or text/call 562-475-7981) Give the time of match & the court #. A link with the the recording will be emailed to you within a week of purchase.
1st HD Video = $25.00
2nd HD Video = $20.00
3+ HD Videos = $15.00

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The Long Beach Airport (LGB) is 3.61 miles from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The Los Angeles Airport (LAX) is 24.2 miles through heavy traffic & John Wayne Airport (SNA) is 19.5 miles. If you can get a flight into Long Beach Airport or John Wayne Airport would be a whole lot easier than LAX.

The MARRIOTT HOTEL of Long Beach is located only 2.44 miles or 8 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The special tournament standard room rate is $149/night + state and local taxes (15%). To make reservations directly with Marriott Reservations use the reservation link BELOW or call (800) 228-9290 or call the Long Beach Marriott Hotel directly at (562) 425-5210, and be sure to identify yourself as part of the "USTA NATIONAL." The cut-off date to receive the "special rate" is JANUARY 17, 2020 .

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The COURTYARD by MARRIOTT - CYPRESS is located only 4.22 miles or 10 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. The special tournament single rate for a King or 2 Queen room is $139.00. Hotel room rates are subject to applicable state and local taxes. To make RESERVATIONS: Guests must make their own reservations by calling 1-714-8271010 by 01/24/2020 and identify themselves as members of the USTA Boys & Girls National or use group code UST. All reservations must be guaranteed with a major credit card.

The Holiday Inn Airport Hotel is located 2.8 miles or 7 minutes from the El Dorado Park Tennis Center. We are proud to announce the completion of our $12 million renovation. This airport property has a brand new, modern, stylish and sophisticated look and feel. Our generous amenities and exceptional services will make you feel at home. We offer our guests a complimentary WiFi and shuttle transportation within a 3 mile radius of the hotel. We look forward to serve you!
When making reservations, please ask for the National Level 2 Special Group rate of $129.00 + State & Local Ta. To make reservations please call the Holiday Inn Hotel & Conference Center, Long Beach Airport directly at (562) 498-5432. Reservations must be received on or before: JANUARY 24, 2020
HOTEL WEBSITE CLICK HERE:
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