USTA National Spring Team Championships

GOLD MEDALLION WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #26 FIRECRACKERS COACHED BY STEWART RUSSELL
BOYS - #3 BEARS COACHED BY DANIEL CABALLERO VALCARCEL

SILVER MEDALLION WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #23 SHARKS COACHED BY MELANIE OUDIN
BOYS - #4 PANTHERS COACHED BY IZTOK BOMBAC

BRONZE MEDALLION WINNING TEAMS:
GIRLS - #19 LIGHTNING COACHED BY KRISTI BOXX
BOYS - #10 RAIDERS COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS:
GIRLS - ELISABETH JONES OF THE LYNX TEAM COACHED BY EMILY ZABOR
BOYS - NATHAN MAO OF THE RAIDERS COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON

TEAM SPIRIT RECOGNITION:
GIRLS - #31 LYNX TEAM COACHED BY EMILY ZABOR
BOYS - #10 RAIDERS TEAM COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON

Note: The team calculations on TennisLink are not correct. The software is not fully compatible with the uniqueness of this tournament. In order for each individual's match to count towards ranking, the software calculates each match as one point for the team, both doubles and singles. In other words the software is using a 9 point team score counting each doubles match as a point instead of using a 7 point team score counting the majority of doubles wins as one point. As far as the team wins and losses, use the posted draws below. Your individual matches are correct in TennisLink and will correctly count towards rankings.

GOLD MEDALLION WINNERS: #3 BEARS COACHED BY DANIEL F. CABALLERO
Boys 14s Huang, Darren
Boys 14s Dussault, Maximus
Boys 16s Godsick, Nicholas
Boys 16s Schiffman, Ethan
Boys 18s Bickersteth, Jacob
Boys 18s Chang, Alexander

SILVER MEDALLION WINNERS: #4 PANTHERS COACHED BY IZTOK BOMBAC
Boys 14s Michaels, Maxim
Boys 14s Muhala, Santiago
Boys 16s Spicka, Garen
Boys 16s Taylor, Davis
Boys 18s Kasday, Blake
Boys 18s Chang, Logan

BRONZE MEDALLION WINNERS: #10 RAIDERS COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON
Boys 14s Frusina, Alexander
Boys 14s Han, Cooper
Boys 16s Stelse, Cole
Boys 16s Jesudason, Alan
Boys 18s Mao, Nathan
Boys 18s Morgan, Carter

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER: NATHAN MAO OF THE RAIDERS COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON

TEAM SPIRIT RECOGNITION: #10 RAIDERS COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON

GOLD MEDALLION WINNERS: #24 FIRECRACKERS COACHED BY STEWART RUSSELL
Girls 14s Molnar, Bianca
Girls 14s Roeck, Emma
Girls 16s Thiel, Makenna
Girls 16s Saravanan, Nishitha
Girls 18s Games, Leyden
Girls 18s Bruu-Syversen, Filippa

SILVER MEDALLION WINNERS: #23 SHARKS COACHED BY MELANIE OUDIN
Girls 14s Lee, Abby
Girls 14s Raidt, Conley
Girls 16s Schaefbauer, McKenna
Girls 16s Tankimovich, Liza
Girls 18s Ratliff, Sydni
Girls 18s Andreini, Katie

BRONZE MEDALLION WINNERS: #19 LIGHTNING COACHED BY KRISTI BOXX
Girls 14s Goetz, Taylor
Girls 14s Grigoras, Patricia
Girls 16s Pate, Whitley
Girls 16s Chan, Jo-Yee
Girls 18s Pielet, Gianna
Girls 18s Mulville, Victoria

SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER: ELISABETH JONES OF THE LYNX COACHED BY EMILY ZABOR

TEAM SPIRIT RECOGNITION - #31 LYNX COACHED BY EMILY ZABOR

2020 BOYS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER - NATHAN MAO OF THE RAIDERS TEAM COACHED BY ADOLPH HUDDLESTON
2020 GIRLS SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD WINNER - ELISABETH JONES OF THE LYNX TEAM COACHED BY EMILY ZABOR

During the USTA National Spring Team Championships, the officials and staff working the tournament were tasked with recognizing good sportsmanship throughout the duration of the tournament. The recipients of these acknowledgments are listed below by day:

Sunday: Lauren Stein, Sydney Sharma, Elisabeth Jones, Sankavi Gownder, Meg McCarty, Anna Wiskowski, Valerie Glozman, Mika Ikemori, Carson Baker, Jett Nguyen (x2), Anne Yang, Logan Zapp, Michael Zheng, Grant Lothringer, Ethan Quinn, Nicholas Heng, Kurt Miller, Jake Sweeney, Alexander Frusina, Iris Gallo, A Filer, Ethan Quinn, Blake Kasday, Alan Jesudason, Marko Mesarovic, Nathan Mao, Saiprakash Goli, Emma Roeck, Lucas Coriaty, Sanjana Tallamraju, McKenna Schaefbauer, Katy Rolls (x2), Mirabelle Brettkelly, Angel You, Yashna Yellayi
Monday: Nicholas Heng, Nathan Cox, Cole Stelse, Alan Jesudason (x2), Maximus Dussault, Davis Taylor, Jake Sweeney, Brandon Vu (x2), Sam Feldman, Nathan Mao, Daniel Kliebhan, Abby Lee, Diya Challa, Emily Novikov, Conley Raidt, Elisabeth Jones, Anne Moody, Kida Ferrari, Priya Nelson, Jo-Yee Chan, Connor Robb-Wilcox, John Dransfeld, Michael Ross, Nathan Pitts, Alexander Frusina, Maxim Michaels, Alexander Frantzis, Saahith Jayaraman, Meethre Barot
Tuesday: Bjorn Swenson, Kurt Miller, Nathan Mao, Carter Mason, Redd Owen, Eli Brewer, Ethan Quinn, James Lian, Alexander Chang, Logan Chang, Nathan Pitts, Frank Thompson, Logan Zapp, Zoe Adkins

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You can find your coach on your team's designated courts Saturday morning.

Communication - everything will be posted on the tournament homepage. If you have any concerns or questions, please email to tennismobile@gmail.com. Once you are assigned to a team, all communication will go through your Coach. Make sure your coach has your contact information. more info

A HUGE THANK YOU TO THE ALL THE GREAT COACHES PROVIDED FOR THIS TOURNAMENT. THEY DID A FANTASTIC JOB AND WE HOPE THEY WANT TO RETURN IN THE FUTURE TO KEEP BUILDING THIS TOURNAMENT.
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We are excited about this event and your attendance. This handbook should have all information you will need. Safe Travels and see you FRIDAY!
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The link below leads to the Ordered Alternates List for all age divisions.
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The link below leads to the Current Competitors List for all age divisions. Click here for
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Most everything you need to know or have questions about can be found on this homepage. The current questions being asked are:

Completion time on the Final Day is addressed under IMPORTANT INFORMATION: ...--Wednesday, March 4th, you can use a 5:00 completion as a guideline for travel purposes. We try to finish as early as possible on the last day but weather will determine what that time will be.

Are Shirts being provided? Yes, scroll down to Team Uniform and Uniform Schedule.

Which ranking list is used for waterfalling? The Combined Standings from 2/19 is used for waterfalling per USTA National Jr. Comp.

ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
12/19/19 Thu - Entries Open
02/05/20 Wed - Last full day to register - People in Hawaii should use this day as the deadline
02/06/20 Thu - 11:59 am Eastern Time (One minute before Noon) Entries will Close, That is 10:59 am Central, 9:59 am Mountain, and 8:59 am Pacific - THIS IS MORNING. It will still be daylight when registration closes.
Please note, this is the deadline to withdraw and not be charged. No withdrawals can be made during the automated selection process - if selected, you will not be refunded.
02/07/20 5:00 pm - Selections Posted
02/08/20 - Tournament Director given access to work on tournament - Once registration closes, no changes can be made until access is granted. This means no withdrawals can be posted and the ordered alternate list cannot be posted until access is granted.
02/08/20 Sat 5:00 pm - Ordered Alternates List posted
02/09/20 Sun - Add late entries to alternates list
02/09/20 Sun - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 8 hours to respond
02/11/20 Tue - Wildcard Application closes 5:00 pm Eastern time (Do not wait until the last minute)
02/14/20 Fri - Wildcard Committee Conference call - USTA will contact applicants after the conference call.
02/15/20 Sat - The Wildcard committee will make their decisions and USTA will start the process of notifying the recipients. Once USTA has confirmed the acceptances, they will notify me and release any open spots to fill with alternates. The Official Response from USTA will probably be Monday afternoon or Tuesday.
02/19/20 Wed - 8:00 am Alternates will now have 4 hours to respond
02/24/20 Mon - 8:00 am The first Alternate we reach will be offered any open spot
02/28/20 Fri - 8:00 am-8:00 pm Practice Courts open at Mobile Tennis Center
02/28/20 Fri - 5:00-8:00 pm Mobile Tennis Center MANDATORY CHECK IN - NO EXCEPTIONS
02/28/20 Fri - 9:00 pm start the Waterfalling process of players onto Teams and Coaches assigned. This process takes a few hours, it is usually around 11:00 pm or midnight before everything is posted.
02/29/20 Sat - Mandatory Practice (and/or MATCHES if necessary)
02/29/20 Sat - Mandatory Player Banquet
03/01/20 Sun - MATCHES
03/02/20 Mon - MATCHES
03/03/20 Tue - MATCHES
03/04/19 Wed - MATCHES
03/04/19 Wed - Closing ceremonies follow team matches.

INFORMATION REGARDING MATCH TIMES AND WEATHER WILL BE HERE IN THIS SPOT.

TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION:This is a unique event in that it is a team format with individual registration. Because of that, the tournament software is not capable of providing the usual formats for displaying Selection Lists and Alternates Lists by division. We have to go to a lot of extra work to create and post the reports you expect to see. The first few days after selections are made, we will be diligently working on this; so please be patient with us. When selections are finalized, we will create the reports you expect to see. If you are wanting to see the order of alternates, please see section below regarding the Ordered Alternates in the Section titled Tournament Registration and Selection Process.

Below are a few items of importance. Please scroll through the entire website as most of your questions can be answered here.
--This is a Level 1 National Team Championship.
--The Tournament will include 4 Singles Matches and 4 Doubles Matches along with training and education.
--There are 16 Boys teams and 16 Girls Teams.
--There are 6 players on a team, two from each age division.
--There are 32 competitors per age division.
--A player must be present all five days to participate in this event.
--Mandatory Registration is Friday evening. Players will only be able to placed on a team and participate if they have come to mandatory registration.
--Teams are made after registration Friday.
--The 1st, 2nd and 3rd place teams shall receive Gold, Silver and Bronze Medallions.
--You will register as an individual.
--Participants will make and pay for their own travel arrangements, and will require chaperons.
--At this time, there will not be transportation provided.
--You may only register for one age division.
--You need only register for singles. Although the system allows doubles entry, we will not make selections for doubles because all competitors will play doubles.--Coaches are only responsible for on court activities and team building exercises. Coaches are not chaperons and will not provide transportation. Even if a player's regular coach is at the event, that coach may be assigned to a team which does not include that specific player. That coach will be occupied with his team and cannot be responsible for his regular student during the event.
--No housing is provided for players.
--Wednesday, March 4th, you can use a 5:00 completion as a guideline for travel purposes. We try to finish as early as possible on the last day but weather will determine what that time will be.

Please make sure your fee has been paid. There will be several Credit Card Failures, Alternates and Wildcards who will have to pay the entry fee. We do not accept checks. CALL IN YOUR CREDIT CARD NUMBER please.
Call the Tournament Phone at 251-510-0113 only, This mobile phone is only used by the tournament director. No one else uses this phone or has access to the phone (usually it is shoved in my computer bag in my home office until tournament time.) On the voicemail, you can leave your credit card number, expiration date, CVV code on the back of card, and the zip code of the billing address. I will text you once the card has been processed and then delete the voicemail. We do not keep any credit card information. I promise your card information will be safe and secure.
Lorraine Novak

ALL PLAYERS MUST BE PHYSICALLY ON SITE AT THE MOBILE TENNIS CENTER BY 8:00 PM FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 28TH, IN ORDER TO BE PLACED ON A TEAM. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS!
In theory, the tournament schedule is to have a practice day and matches start on Sunday. We have the flexibility to start matches earlier if it looks like weather might be an issue. In order to start matches early, possibly even Saturday morning, players have to be here Friday night. There will be no exceptions to this Mandatory Check In. We understand some of you might have weather delays in your area preventing you from getting here on time. We strongly suggest you make your travel plans with delays in mind. If we have onsite alternates or alternates within driving distance (three hours or less); we will not be able to save a spot for you because the team is dependent on all positions. You should make your plans with the Friday Mandatory check-in time as your guide.

ALTERNATES - We strongly suggest you pay close attention to your position on the alternates list. If you can come on a moments notice, please email the tournament director of your availability. If you are the first or second alternate, you may want to consider being onsite close to the end of mandatory registration. No matter where you are on the alternates list, if you are in driving distance, you may want to be onsite close to the end of mandatory registration. Any open spots at 8:00 pm will first go to an onsite alternate based on where they fall on the alternates list if more than one is present. If there are no onsite alternates, we will start calling alternates in order from the list.

Each player will receive 4 Shirts to be worn during team matches.

Please bring additional white and black shirts as back ups.
The color of the shirt worn for each match will be decided by the tournament committee.
Under the Uniform Schedule below select "more info" to see the color and styles.
We suggest bringing shorts or skirts in white and black for team uniformity.
To further the team camaraderie, the players' families or guests may want to wear apparel in similar colors.
Any other team spirit items are encouraged such as bandanas, hats, pompoms, etc. but please no noisemakers.
We have also provided these shirt colors so if you do not wear tanks or need long sleeve, you can bring your own to match your team. There will be college coaches watching and you not matching your team will stand out in a negative way.

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EVENT PROFILE:
This site is hosting the USTA National Spring Team Championships for Boys’ and Girls' 18, 16 and 14 Divisions

ELIGIBILITY:Amateur players who meet the U.S. citizenship or residency requirements (see Section 4), the USTA age eligibility requirements, and membership requirements (current USTA membership) may enter.

ENTRY DEADLINE:
The entry deadline for the USTA National Spring Team Championships is Thursday, February 06, 2020 11:59 AM (Eastern Time). This is one minute before NOON EASTERN TIME; it will still be daylight when registration closes. The selection process starts immediately once registration closes, so it is not possible to add late entries to the selection process even if you missed the deadline by a few minutes. It is also not possible to withdraw you during the automated selection process. You will be charged if selected.

ENTRY PROCESS:
Players must enter using TennisLink.
When tournaments are asked to give prior written approval to enter the USTA National Spring Team Championships and a concurrent tournament, that discretion continues to lie with the tournament. This tournament will not approve concurrent entries.

TOURNAMENT SELECTION AND ALTERNATES:
Separate USTA National Spring Team Championships shall be held for boys and girls. The TennisLink selection system shall accept 32 players from each division (BG 18-14) into the draw as follows:
• Up to 4 wild cards using the same process established for USTA National Championships (See Wildcards section below). Wildcards will not be selected during the automated process. Wildcards will be selected at a later date. It will appear there are openings for alternates, but we cannot fill these spots until the wildcard decisions are made.
• The remaining players from most recently published National Standings List from each age division, provided they have submitted timely entries, in the order in which their names appear.

Online Notification: Main draw players and alternates can view lists published to the TennisLink Tournament Home Page no later than 3 days after the entries close. All players accepted by the TennisLink system will be sent a confirmation email that includes as part of the text of the email the USTA Release and Waiver Form (please email, tennismobile@gmail.com or fax, (251) 208-5195, in this completed waiver). Any accepted player whose credit card was unable to be charged will also be sent an email notifying them of the problem with the credit card and instructing them to contact the tournament to make arrangements for payment.

Ordered Alternate List. The Tournament Committee shall prepare an alternate list for each division of those players with timely entries not accepted into the draw in the order in which their names appear on the same National Standings List used to accept players into the draw. Late entrants shall be placed on the alternate list in the order received after timely entries. Late entries received at the same time shall be ordered by lot.
The Alternate List will be published to the TennisLink Tournament Home Page as soon as possible and no later than 5 days after entries close. The order of players on an Alternate List is NOT to be changed if a new National Standings List is published. Before this list is published, you can see your order by going to the "Selection Process" tab and selecting your division. Find the first yellow dot and count down until you find your name, that is your order number.

On-Site Alternates. On-site alternates are those players on the alternate list who have come to the tournament site to be a last-minute replacement for a withdrawing player. The Tournament Committee shall establish a procedure for checking in on-site alternates and instruct players on the tournament website. The procedure shall include the following:
• On each day in which alternates may be accepted into a draw, any alternate desiring admittance must check in and be ready for play no later than 15 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 a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the players check in.
On-Site Alternates may be admitted into the tournament to fill in for a player unable to play a match. The original player if able may continue in the original spot on the team in subsequent matches. If the player is withdrawing from the tournament and not just a match, the onsite alternate will stay in that spot on the team.

TOURNAMENT ADMINISTRATION:
This is a unique event in that it is a team format with individual registration. Because of that, the tournament software is not capable of providing the usual formats for displaying Selection Lists and Alternates Lists by division. We have to go to a lot of extra work to create and post the reports you expect to see. The first few days after selections are made, we will be diligently working on this; so please be patient with us.
Email is the preferred and most times only method of accepted communication. Emails are answered in the order received. If you send more than one email on the same subject, you will get responses to all emails in order. When emailing, always expect a response. That is your confirmation your email has been received and any necessary actions will be taken. If your email prompts a change that should be seen online, just know all changes require multiple steps as well as removal and uploading of reports. Usually, the response to email is made after the action has been taken on our end. While we are capable of making mistakes, give us 24 hours before you expect to see it online. If you do not see the change within a couple of days, please email and if necessary call.

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Draw Format and Standardized Tournament Schedule of Play: The draw format shall be a Compass Draw of 16 teams and teams shall play one round per day. The standardized schedule will incorporate time for training and education for the tournament participants.

Seeding: The draws shall not be seeded.

Match Formats: All singles matches shall be the best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with regular scoring. All doubles match formats shall be an 8-game pro set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all with No-ad scoring. Match

Team Line-ups: The team line-up for each Team Match must be submitted to the Tournament Committee prior to the Team Match at a time to be determined by the Tournament Committee. No changes to the team line-up may be made except for illness, injury, or personal circumstances and are subject to the approval of the Tournament Committee. A player, for reason of illness, injury or personal circumstances, who does not play their a match or retires from a match is eligible to play a subsequent match on the same day.
• Singles Line-up: The #1 waterfalled players in each division will play each other; the #2 waterfalled players in each division will play each other.
• Doubles Line-up - BG18, 16, and 14 Tournament: The two players from each division (18/16/14) shall be paired into doubles teams and shall compete against the players of their own division on the opposing team.

Team Match. Each Team Match shall consist of three doubles matches followed by six singles matches. Each team will receive one point for each singles win and the team that wins a majority of the doubles matches receives one point.

Determining the Winner of a Team Match: Each singles counts for one point. The team winning the majority of doubles matches will get one point. The total possible points earned in a Team Match is 7 points. The team that wins the most points wins the Team Match. If the Team Match score is tied because, for example inclement weather does not permit all matches to be played or a match goes un-played because a double walkover, the coach of each tied team shall designate two players from their team to play a doubles 10-Point Match Tiebreak to determine the Team Match Winner.

Reporting Scores and Match Score Sheet: Chair officials will report scores for chaired matches. Players will report scores for unchaired matches immediately upon completion of an individual match. After the completion of a team match, the coaches of both teams must sign both score sheets at the tournament desk.

During-Tournament Alternate Procedure if Team Unable to Field Full Roster. If at any time a player at the tournament is unable to compete in one or more matches, the Coach shall notify the Tournament Director. The Tournament Director shall work with the Coach to find an alternate to substitute in for the player.
If an alternate substitutes in for one or more matches, the alternate shall play in the singles and/or doubles lineups in the last position and all other players or teams shall move up a position. The matches played will count toward the team score and will count for junior national ranking.
In singles, if an alternate is not found and a default occurs in the #1 position in an age division, the default shall occur in the #2 singles position in the age division and the #2 player shall move up a position. In doubles, if an alternate is not found and a default occurs in, the default shall occur in the doubles position of that age.
A player, for reason of illness, injury or personal circumstances, or default due to lateness, who does not play a match, is eligible to play another match on the same day and on a subsequent day. A player who is defaulted for reasons other than lateness is not permitted to play in a subsequent match.

Court Assignments: The team matches shall have 6 assigned courts in close proximity to ensure accessibility for the Coaches. The Officials will have the balls. Matches shall start with doubles and follow with singles. All doubles matches will be chaired. Most singles matches will be roved. Singles matches will be assigned specific courts in order to place signage.

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Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website under "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen and click "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the entry fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is tennismobile@gmail.com. Please note, if you withdraw after registration closes but before selections are finalized, you cannot be withdrawn until the tournament director is granted access and selections are final. The selection process is automated and cannot be interrupted. If you do not withdraw before registration closes, you will be charged and there are no refunds.
If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are No refunds.
All withdrawals for reasons other than illness, injury, and personal circumstances or withdrawals for any reason without the proper written notification are actually defaults and Code of Conduct Reports should be completed for each defaulting player even though an alternate may take that defaulting player’s place in the draw.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at the Mobile Tennis Center. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.

Replacement of Withdrawing Players Before the Waterfall is Done: The Tournament Committee shall replace a player who withdraws, is defaulted, or is otherwise removed from the draw before the waterfall is done with the highest remaining alternate for the division.
Replacement of Withdrawing Players After the Draw is Done: The waterfall shall not be re-done if a player withdraws. The Tournament Committee shall replace a player who withdraws, is defaulted, or is otherwise removed from the draw after the waterfall is done, but before the player’s first match with the next highest remaining alternate for the division, unless the Tournament Committee determines the player may remain in the draw. (See USTA Regulation III.B.5.d. and Section 15 - 4 IV.E.6. These regulations allow for exceptions when a player has been defaulted for lateness, or has to withdraw from their first round for injury, illness or personal circumstance.)
If the withdrawal is by the player waterfalled into the #1 position on a team, the lower-waterfalled player on the team shall be moved into the #1 position and the alternate shall take the #2 position.

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Amateur players who meet the U.S. citizenship or residency requirements, the USTA age eligibility requirements, and membership requirements (current USTA membership) may enter.

USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you, email (tennismobile@gmail.com), or fax to us (251-208-5195) to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release: more info

GUIDELINES FOR JUDGING CODE VIOLATIONS:
The Point Penalty System will be in effect during the 2020 USTA National Spring Team Championships.

Violation of the Code of Conduct will result in the following:
1st Offense - Loss of Point and Suspension Points
2nd Offense - Loss of Game and Suspension Points
3rd Offense - Default and Suspension Points
Additional suspension points may be given for various serious offenses.

Audible Obscenity: Any commonly known obscene language that is heard by an official will be penalized. Verbal rules apply to any language. We have officials on site that are fluent in many languages.
Obscene Gesture: Any gestures commonly understood to be obscene will be penalized.
Ball Abuse: Any ball hit violently or in anger after the point ends will be penalized.
Abuse of Equipment: Racquets may not be slid, kicked, or thrown to the court. Violent contact with the fence, greenery, net, benches, bags or anything on or around the court will be penalized.
Unsportsmanlike Conduct: Any action that could be considered as unsportsmanlike in nature will be penalized.
Time Delays: Intentional delaying the game will be penalized. Players must play within the time constraints as identified below. Failure to do so falls under the Point Penalty System.

Players have 25 seconds between points and 90 seconds on the changeovers; servers will serve at a reasonable pace and receiver will play to the pace of the server. There will be no rest period during the changeover between the first and second games of any set. Players will have a two-minute rest period between sets except after the second set in a best of three set match there is a mandatory 10-minute rest period during which coaching is allowed. If a Match Tiebreak is played in lieu of a third set, there is a mandatory 3-minute break during which coaching is allowed on court.

Coaching: Coaching by National Team Coaches is allowed on Changeovers.
Penalties for Lateness: These penalties begin at the time the match is scheduled.
5:00 minutes or less Loss of Toss plus 1 game
5:01 – 10:00 minutes Loss of Toss plus 2 games
10:01 – 15:00 minutes Loss of Toss plus 3 games
More than 15:00 minutes Default

In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow "The Code"
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We will use one site:
MTC - Mobile Tennis Center
(also known as Copeland-Cox Tennis Center)
851 Gaillard Drive, Mobile, AL 36608
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Matching Team Uniforms will be will be worn for matches. When a uniform is not worn, the following dress code should be adhered to during your time on site. Players not meeting the dress code may be asked to change while on site.
For the Boys:
* Any T-shirts worn must be plain or tennis related
* No underwear should be visible above waist band or below hemline
* Shirts must be worn at all times
* Shorts must be worn appropriately above pelvic bones
* Sleeveless shirts are acceptable if made that way - no cutoffs
For the Girls:
* Any T-shirts must be plain or tennis related
* Compression shorts must be fully covered with a skirt or dress. Also known as "shorties" or "booty shorts" are not allowed to be worn without being covered
* Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bones
* The bottom of your Shirt must touch the top of your Skirt or Short while standing upright-shoulders back; this means do not roll down your skirts or shorts. Trust us when we tell you that your equipment (skirt or short) is not working properly during play when rolled
Thank you for your cooperation

USTA will contact players after the Wildcard Committee Conference call. Once USTA has confirmed the acceptances, USTA will notify the tournament director at which time the players will be added. When this process is complete, a message will be posted on the tournament homepage. For Wildcard information, please select
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Friday night, there will be a list at registration for Onsite Alternates to register and provide contact information. Please check in and give your age division and phone number(s). With the Friday MANDATORY check in, there is a chance of last minute openings.

G14 - 1 of 4 Wildcards was used / 7 Withdrawals / 2 Alternates declined / 13th Alternate got in
G16 - 4 of 4 Wildcards were used / 6 Withdrawals / 6 Alternates declined / 12th Alternate got in
G18 - 2 of 4 Wildcards were used / 5 Withdrawals / 1 Alternates declined / 8th Alternate got in
B14 - 3 of 4 Wildcards were used / 2 Withdrawals / 0 Alternates declined / 3rd Alternate got in
B16 - 4 of 4 Wildcards were used / 6 Withdrawals / 3 Alternates declined / 9th Alternate got in
B18 - 2 of 4 Wildcards were used / 5 Withdrawals / 4 Alternates declined / 11th Alternate got in

We have used onsite alternates in the past, some for just one match and some to replace a player on a team for all remaining matches.

Boys will play with Extra Duty
Girls will play with Regular Duty

Pro Warmups:
If you are in need of a Tennis Pro on Friday, you can call the Pro and arrange a time with them directly:
For hitting times between 11:00 am and 4:00 pm, please call Liz Bothwell: 850-418-8171
For hitting times between 4:00 pm and 7:00 pm, please call Rick Cuny: 850-384-1156
Upon arrival for you warmup, you pay for your time with the pro at the city desk, cash or credit card. Obtain a receipt and show it to the pro prior to your lesson. $50 for an hour and $25 for a half-hour.

Practice Courts:
Friday - Mobile Tennis Center, All 60 courts will be available 5:00-8:00 pm, on a first come-first serve basis.

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We have invited YourGameFace professional tennis photography to provide team and action photos for the players in the tournament.
Please sign up early to have your match photographed.
They will be shooting by appointment - 214-543-5437
See samples and pricing --- www.YourGameFace.com
Follow them on Instagram @YourGameFace for fun tournament photos
Email yourgameface@me.com
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We do have a Fully Stocked Pro Shop at the Mobile Tennis Center. The tournament discount is 20% off regular priced clothing, shoes, racquets, and bags and 10% off most sale merchandise.

There will be two Experienced Stringers at the Mobile Tennis Center during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $18. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own.

One trainer will be on site at the Mobile Tennis Center during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, Epi Pens, etc. The trainer will be at the Mobile Tennis Center at least one hour before the start of practice or matches each day.
Please be advised that many players need the attention of the trainer each morning and proper planning of your time is required so that you are not late for your match.
Please note: The trainer has a lot of ground to cover with on-court issues and many people to see off the court. They are not there to give massages due to limited time and lack of privacy; but, they will advise you on various techniques you or your parents can do. Also, there is a science to applying Kinesiology Tape due to a specific diagnosis. Without the diagnosis from a doctor, the trainers will not apply this type tape. If you require this type tape due to a pre-existing injury, please learn how to tape before the tournament.

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Click below for the Mobile Regional Airport Website. Gulfport, MS and Pensacola, FL have airports within an hour from Mobile. New Orleans is about 3 hours from Mobile. more info

Ask for Special Tennis Tournament Rate at the following Tournament Hotels. Please try to stay at a Tournament Hotel as they support the tournaments which enable us to provide more for the participants.

1492 Satchel Paige Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36606
Phone: 1-251-385-5661
Email: mobgb_sm@hilton.com
Rate: $85 per night / King Standard Room / Double Queen Room
Reservations: Online, phone, or email
Welcome to our Brand Tru by Hilton Mobile - I65 Government Blvd. This rate is eligible for Hilton Honors Points! Our brand NEW modern, contemporary hotel is located just 6 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center. Complimentary Hot TopIt Breakfast includes Hot scrambled eggs, applewood chicken sausage, fresh yogurt with over 50 toppings to choose from, Fresh baked bagels and breads, oats, juices, and more. Complimentary Breakfast. Complimentary WiFi and Ethernet access in each room. Complimentary on-site parking. Full access to our TruFit Gym health and fitness center open 24 hours per day, featuring all new Life Fitness equipment.

While on property, enjoy spacious vibrant sleeping rooms with hardwood-like floors from Hilton’s newest brand in the Hilton Family. Enjoy our 2800 square ft. lobby packed with entertainment including Pool Table, Board Games, Adult Sized Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and so much more. Sit by the patio or fire-pit with sundeck and outdoor entertainment, Business Center, and 24-hour Convenience Store with lunch items available on-site. Ideally situated in McGowin Park shopping center right next to Costco filled with major retailers and eateries. Enjoy the convenience of being just 5 miles to Downtown Mobile and only 11 miles to the Mobile Airport. We are located just off of Exit 1. To book online, use code UST and click here for
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824 West I 65 Service Road South
Mobile, AL 36609
P: 251-344-7700
Rate: $89

Great Location – 5 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center. Your exclusive rate includes all of the following:
* Free Breakfast & Dinner Buffets
* Free Snacks in the Afternoon (Sodas & Popcorn)
* Free Wi-fi * Free Local/Long Distance Calls
* Indoor/ Outdoor Pool * Hot Tub * Fitness Center
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950A West Interstate 65 Service Rd S
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-316-0029
Rate: $99.00

WELCOME TO MOBILE AL; Once called the Paris of the South. Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Mobile Al is just off I-65, minutes from local shopping dining and historic downtown. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Mobile AL, is convenient to the Port of Mobile; Alabama’s only Deepwater seaport and a vital gateway to the world and a key economic driver for the economic development of Mobile AL.Mobile AL is a treasure that often remains under-the-radar as travelers plan vacations in Florida and the Gulf of Mexico. The Fairfield Inn & Suites Mobile AL offers visitors a quaint escape full of history, seafood, and– oh, and a family-friendly, annual Mardi Gras Carnival with a saga that started long before New Orleans. Mobile AL is considered the cultural centers of the Gulf Coast and features several art museums, a symphony orchestra, professional opera, professional ballet company, and historic architecture. From Azaleas to Antebellum homes, the Fairfield Inn & Suites Mobile AL is your reason to #stayamazing. To book online click here for
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525 Providence Park Drive East
Mobile, Alabama 36695
251.776.5866 Phone
Rate: $99

All Room Types/ Doubles have a refrigerator and microwave. Ice machines on every floor.
Shuttle to Mobile Tennis Center, first come first served based on availability.
Closest hotel to both Mobile Airport and Mobile Tennis Center.
Complimentary Hot Breakfast Bar, On-site and Off-site Fitness center, outdoor pool, Bonefish and TGI Fridays in same parking lot.
Call to make a reservation at 251.776.5866, and ask for Mobile Tennis Center Rate. To book online click here for
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828 W. I-65 Service Road South
Mobile, Alabama, 36609
Phone: 251-544-6000
Rate: $99

Welcome to the Hilton Garden Inn Mobile West I-65/Airport Blvd. hotel, conveniently located in the heart of Mobile, Alabama. Our west Mobile hotel is adjacent to Colonial Bel-Air Mall and Springdale Mall and is minutes from the Copeland-Cox Mobile Tennis Center and Bay Bears Stadium. Downtown Mobile sites such as the Alabama State Docks, Mobile Convention Center, Ladd Peebles Stadium and Mobile Civic Center are only seven miles away.
Retreat to a spacious guest room featuring one king-sized or two queen-sized Serta® Garden Sleep System® beds. Stay productive with complimentary high-speed internet access while seated in an ergonomic chair at the large desk. Relax in front of a 32-inch LCD TV while watching your favorite cable programs. Stock the refrigerator with drinks and snacks purchased at our 24-hour Pavilion Pantry®.
Start each morning with a cooked-to-order breakfast or begin your evening with dinner in the Great American Grill®. Sip a cocktail while relaxing in our Pavilion Lounge. Be productive in the 24-hour Business Center or host a small meeting or event for up to 100 guests in one of our three event rooms. Maintain your exercise regimen in the fitness center or swim in our outdoor pool. Click here for
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Dauphin Street at I-65 Exit 4
80 Springdale Blvd
Mobile, AL 36606
Phone 251-473-2380
Fax 251-473-2385
Rate is $89 with free breakfast

Stay Smart, rest, and recharge at the award-winning Holiday Inn Express & Suites I-65. With our favorable location off I-65 Exit 4, hot breakfast bar featuring Cinnabon cinnamon rolls, complimentary Wi-Fi and parking, and heated indoor pool make us the perfect choice! All guest rooms feature microwaves, refrigerators, and a sleeper sofa for that at home feel. We offer early breakfast hours for our Tennis Center Guests and all stays are IHG Award Club points eligible. To book online click here for
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109 Long Street
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-241-9979
Rate: $99.00

The Holiday Inn Express & Suites Mobile - University Area is conveniently located next to the University of South Alabama’s campus in beautiful Mobile, Alabama. Our hotel is directly across the street from the Mitchell Center and Stanky Field.
The hotel is less than 2 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center and Azalea City Golf course and only minutes away from the Mobile Regional Airport (MOB), Providence Hospital, and Springhill College. Guests may also enjoy several dining options within walking distance of the Hotel including Mellow Mushroom, Chicken Salad Chick, Fuzzy’s Taco Shop, Subway and Dunkin Donuts. To book online click here for

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1485 SATCHEL PAIGE DRIVE
MOBILE, AL 36606
Phone: 251-415-5422
Reservations: ONLINE OR PHONE
Rate: All Suites $99 per night / Studio Double King and Studio Double Queen
Welcome to our Brand New Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile I65 Government Blvd. This rate is eligible for Hilton Honors Points! Our brand NEW all-suites hotel is located just 6 miles from Mobile Tennis Center. Complimentary Breakfast. Complimentary WiFi and Ethernet access in each room. Complimentary on-site parking. Full access to our Spin2Cycle health and fitness center open 24 hours per day, featuring all new Life Fitness equipment.
While on property, enjoy spacious vibrant suites from Hilton’s second newest brand in the Hilton Family. Enjoy our outdoor swimming pool with sundeck and full outdoor kitchen, Business Center, and 24 hour convenience store. Ideally situated in McGowin Park shopping center filled with major retailers and eateries. Enjoy the convenience of being just 6 miles to Downtown Mobile and only 11 miles to the Mobile Airport. We are located just off of Exit 1. To book online click here for
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Mobile West I-10
5460 Inn Road
Mobile, AL 36619
Phone: (251) 345-1234
Rate: $99.00 including breakfast, Wi-Fi, parking

Comfy, stylish and packed with perks. Home2 Suites by Hilton Mobile West is a newly opened hotel just 20 minutes for the Mobile Tennis Center via Hillcrest Road. Our rooms are studio suites featuring Serta Suite Dreams bedding. Choose one king bed or two queen beds, plus all rooms offer sleeper sofas. The in-suite kitchens are well appointed with apartment size refrigerators, microwave convection ovens, dishwashers, china, glass & silver, coffee makers & toasters. Complimentary amenities include Inspired Table breakfast with plenty of high protein offerings, Wi-Fi, 24hr Coffee2Tea service, Spin2Cycle- exercise and coin laundry, parking, and outdoor spaces featuring a saline pool, gas grills, and a fire pit. These features coupled with our friendly and professional staff make our Home2 a great option that provides plenty of amenities and value for your team. To book online click here for

LaQuinta Inn & Suites, located just minutes from the Mobile Tennis Center is the newest Hotel in Mobile, AL. The Tennis Center rate features complimentary breakfast, WiFi, and parking. We are also pet friendly for anyone travelling with the family pet! Located right off of I-65 at Exit 3, we are also close to all shopping and dining. To book call 251-239-9300 and ask for the Mobile Tennis Center Rate. To book online, click here for more info

3655 Springhill Memorial Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36608
Phone:251-378-3800
Email: marriott.com/MOBSH
Rate: $99 - Breakfast included

The all new Springhill Suites Mobile has a beautiful lobby with a full bar and hospitality-driven associates who greet every guest with a smile. Our guest rooms have been appointed with all the finest amenities to relax or work in our oversized suites. Guest are sure to relax in the classic elegance that is the Springhill Suites by Marriott of Mobile, Alabama.
Our guests will enjoy nearby shopping, dining, and other entertainment venues. The Springhill Suites by Marriott of Mobile, Alabama is located at the I-65 Service Road and Airport Blvd, on Springhill Memorial Drive. Our convenient location places you in the heart of the city. The Mobile Airport is a short 20-minute drive.
The fresh hot healthy breakfast is complimentary to all guests and is a great way to start your day. The Lobby bar is a great way to end your work day. Coin guest laundry on site. The Market offers snacks and beverages for your refreshment. Our state of the art fitness center is spacious and equipped with flat screen televisions. The business center offers complimentary printing, faxing, and other applications. After a nice swim in our pool, relax in one of our spacious Suites. To book online click here for
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251 Government Street
Mobile, Alabama 36602
251-432-8000
RATE: $99
The only full-service boutique hotel in heart of downtown Mobile. Celebrate in true Southern Style at one of the City’s most recognized and iconic hotels. The Admiral Hotel, by Hilton has a rich history of offering full service accommodations in downtown Mobile. This lovely, 12 story hotel originally opened in the 1940’s and is a Historic Hotel of America. Extensive renovations completed in late 2015 have revitalized this local gem and showcase the buildings Art Deco style. Guests can enjoy custom furnishings and impeccable service throughout their stay. Self-parking and valet parking are available 24 hours a day at an additional fee. Full-service dining is available from 6 am to 11:00 pm at Launch and Corner251 offering breakfast, lunch, dinner cocktails and coffee bar service. Convenient Room service is available from 6:00 am – 11:00 pm. In addition, enjoy the burgeoning nightlife in Mobile, just two blocks away. Over 30 local restaurants and entertainment options right outside our door. Make the most of your visit to Mobile and stay with the Award-Winning Admiral Hotel by Hilton. Using group code USTA2, click here for
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1075 Montlimar Drive
Mobile, AL 36609
Phone: 251-345-9588
Rate: $99.00

The TownePlace Suites in Mobile, AL is known for making guests experience Real Living on long stays. The TownePlace Suites is a different kind of hotel, offering extraordinary value, including modern spacious suites with full kitchens with enhanced organization and productivity. The TownePlace Suites Mobile AL specializes in delivering service that helps guests settle in to the local Mobile AL area. Our dedicated and tenure staff promotes unexpected thoughtful gestures that make our guests feel special…. Just because. Our comfortable, warm, and inviting outdoor spaces at the TownePlace Suites Mobile AL encourages guests to kick back, socialize, and fire up the grill- just as they would at home. The TownePlace Suites Mobile AL features Marriott’s “Something Borrowed” program which helps guests get the most out of their stays by allowing them to borrow items they might use at home, but cannot bring with them while traveling. Remove the stress of long stays at the TownePlace Suites Mobile AL. To book online click here for
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1492 Satchel Paige Drive
Mobile, Alabama 36606
Phone: 1-251-385-5661
Email: mobgb_sm@hilton.com
Rate: $85 per night / King Standard Room / Double Queen Room
Reservations: Online, phone, or email
Welcome to our Brand Tru by Hilton Mobile - I65 Government Blvd. This rate is eligible for Hilton Honors Points! Our brand NEW modern, contemporary hotel is located just 6 miles from the Mobile Tennis Center. Complimentary Hot TopIt Breakfast includes Hot scrambled eggs, applewood chicken sausage, fresh yogurt with over 50 toppings to choose from, Fresh baked bagels and breads, oats, juices, and more. Complimentary Breakfast. Complimentary WiFi and Ethernet access in each room. Complimentary on-site parking. Full access to our TruFit Gym health and fitness center open 24 hours per day, featuring all new Life Fitness equipment.

While on property, enjoy spacious vibrant sleeping rooms with hardwood-like floors from Hilton’s newest brand in the Hilton Family. Enjoy our 2800 square ft. lobby packed with entertainment including Pool Table, Board Games, Adult Sized Jenga, Giant Connect 4, and so much more. Sit by the patio or fire-pit with sundeck and outdoor entertainment, Business Center, and 24-hour Convenience Store with lunch items available on-site. Ideally situated in McGowin Park shopping center right next to Costco filled with major retailers and eateries. Enjoy the convenience of being just 5 miles to Downtown Mobile and only 11 miles to the Mobile Airport. We are located just off of Exit 1. To book online, using group code UST, click here for
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Springhill Ave at I-65 Exit 5, behind Zaxby’s
516 Springhill Plaza Court
Mobile, AL 36608
Phone: 251-441-1979
Fax: 251-441-1978
Rate is $89 with free breakfast
Shuttle service available

The Wingate by Wyndham hotel is the closest hotel to the Mobile Tennis Center. Wake up in the morning to complimentary hot breakfast bar (extended hours for Tennis Center Guests), stay connected with complimentary Wi-Fi internet access, get your work out in the hotel's fitness center, or unwind at the outdoor pool. Our guest rooms feature microwaves and refrigerators. To book call, 251-441-1979 or to book online click here for
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For Coaches Application, click here for
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Hello Coaches,
You are invited to apply to be a Team Coach for the 2020 National Spring Team Championships. If you are interested in applying, please do so by completing the following survey by January 6th. All coaches are required to be in compliance with the USTA Safe Play program.
Details on the event (dates, location, compensation, etc.) can be found in the attached Fact Sheet:
* BG 14-18: Mobile, AL - February 29 - March 4
Coaches, Please email jrcomp@usta.com with any general questions. more info

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