Tournament Reports
G14 Singles Alternates a/o 2/6/20 at 2:20 pm CST G16 Singles Alternates a/o 2/6/20 at 2:20 pm CST B16 Singles Alternates a/o 2/6/20 at 2:20 pm CST
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MORE RAIN FALLING AT ST. STEPHENS AFTER VALIANT ATTEMPT TO DRY....TOURNEY CANCELED :-(
Thanks to those who came and helped us dry courts...we were hopeful we'd have a window of time to play. Mother nature just didn't want to play along today. I regret that we were not able to complete the event. Safe travels to you all and best of luck on the tennis court.
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NO MOISTURE FALLING, SQUEEGEES OUT, NEED YOUR HELP PLEASE, PLAY TO BEGIN 4:30 PM
There is still no moisture falling and a few parents are assisting the TD in prepping the courts for play to begin at 4:30 using shortened sets.
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NO RAIN OR DRIZZLE AT SS a/o 1:54 PM
Your Tournament Director is squeegeeing courts in a valiant attempt to get this tournament played. He could use some help if you're willing to join in the Squeegee Party.
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ST. STEPHENS COURTS PUDDLED DUE TO CONTINUED DRIZZLE; NO PLAY BEFORE 3:30 PM
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DOUBLES CANCELED
The weather forecast is grim and mother nature isn't cooperating. Doubles would have to play much too late tonight so the decision to cancel doubles is now official as of 12:30 p.m. 2/10/20.
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CONSOLATION, WHICH INCLUDES 5TH AND 6TH PLACE ARE OFFICIALLY CANCELED A/O NOON
3/4 place playoffs are considered main draw and are not yet canceled, nor is any main draw or doubles.
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a/o 11:25 am, raining at sites; NO MATCH PLAY BEFORE 2:00 pm, BOTH SITES
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FEB. 10TH: COURTS WET AT AUSTIN TENNIS CENTER AND ST. STEPHENS, NO PLAY BEFORE 9:00 A.M.
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DRAWS HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED FOR 2/10/20
All draws have been rescheduled. G16s Main and Consolation draws will be at St. Stephen's (this includes 3/4 place playoff, 5/6th and consolation draw B16s Main only will play at St. Stephens, along with the 3/4 place playoff and 5/6th place G14s Main only will play at St. Stephens, along with 3/4 place playoff and 5/6th place DOUBLES WILL FOLLOW COMPLETION OF SINGLES PLAY AT ST. STEPHENS.
B16s Consolation draw will play at Austin Tennis Center (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH AUSTIN TENNIS ACADEMY) G14s Consolation draw will play at Austin Tennis Center (NOT TO BE CONFUSED WITH AUSTIN TENNIS ACADEMY)
AUSTIN TENNIS CENTER IS LOCATED AT 7800 JOHNNY MORRIS RD., AUSTIN, TX 78724 Any questions or concerns may be directed to myself via email at Vickietennisnut@austin.rr.com or to Carlos DiLaura at 512 801-9450. Thank you for your continued patience...
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a/o 3:21 pm; MATCH PLAY IS CANCELED FOR TODAY 2/9/20 :-(
We will try again tomorrow with another game plan. Be sure to check the tournament homepage tomorrow before heading to your site as the forecast may be challenging once again. Matches will be "rescheduled" from today and tomorrow using the following sites: St. Stephen's Tennis Academy MAIN DRAW ONLY Austin Tennis Center CONSOLATION DRAWS ONLY Address: 7800 Johnny Morris Rd., Austin, TX 78724; Telephone # 512 928-8119 TRAFFIC in Austin is challenging so leave early but be sure to check the website for any delays due to weather. A message will be posted on this homepage when ALL MATCHES FROM TODAY AND TOMORROW HAVE BEEN RESCHEDULED. It's going to take me a little while, so please be patient. Your Referee, me (Vickie) is working as fast as I can.
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EARLIEST MATCH PLAY FOR TODAY TO BE CANCELED IS 3:00
If we are unable to play matches by 3:00 p.m., the TD has informed me that match play will be canceled for today with Nationals blessing. ALL events will hope to resume play on Monday, 2/10/20 at 8:00 a.m. using shortened formats in consolation draws. Main draw format remains the same with a 10-point tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. NO DRAWS WILL BE CANCELED TODAY. We will play as much as we can tomorrow...
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WHAT TO DO IN THE EVENT OF INCLEMENT WEATHER
Notification of inclement weather and any match delays will be noted on this tournament homepage. Please check here BEFORE you leave for your match sites on Sunday morning as we are anticipating possible weather issues.
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PARKING IS REQUIRED AT ST. STEPHEN'S GYMNASIUM
There is no allowed parking for tournament players at the courts. Please park at the SS Gymnasium for the tourney. There is a short hike uphill to the courts so please be sure to bring everything with you.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM REQUIRED BEFORE FIRST MATCH PLAYED
Players please have your medical release form ready to provide at tournament registration. This is to be completed BEFORE you play your first tournament match this weekend.
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PLAYERS NOT PARTNERED FOR DOUBLES
Players who remain unpaired as of noon Thursday, Feb. 6th will be paired by National Rankings. Please notify me of your doubles partner at Vickietennisnut@austin.rr.com prior to noon Feb. 6th.
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TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION FRIDAY, FEB. 7TH 2:00 PM TO 7:00 PM AT ST. STEPHEN'S
Tournament registration is strongly encouraged on Friday, Feb. 7th between 2:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. at St. Stephen's. It is NOT MANDATORY, but preferred. If you are unable to attend Friday registration, please plan to arrive early enough to St. Stephen's to check in PRIOR to your Saturday match time. If you play at Westlake HS on Saturday and have not been able to register at St. Stephens please bring your medical release form signed to Westlake HS and hand it to our site Director prior to your first match.
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FINAL MATCH TIMES MAY CHANGE
Final round match times may be changed on Monday depending on the competitors involved in the various events.
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SITES
St. Stephens Episcopal school - 6500 St. Stephens Drive, Austin TX 78746 G14s/G16s Westlake High school 4200 Westbank Dr, Austin TX 78746 B16s Anderson High school - 8403 Mesa Dr, Austin TX 78759
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PRACTICE COURTS
Friday - St Stephens school from 10 am to 8 pm.First come first serve. No charge. Saturday & Sunday - Tournament sites, 1 hour before the first match scheduled. - Anderson High school, 6 courts available all day for tournament players only, free of charge.
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MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience!
Please register for Match Tennis App. We will be using Match Tennis App during our tournament for the following:
1. Important Tournament Notifications- you must register to receive automatic email messages for (rain delays, schedule changes, draw changes, etc.) instead of having to check the website over and over.
2. "Doubles Pairing" - Privatized Service (Find a doubles partner for our tournament. Register, add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
3. "Find a Warm-Up Partner" Privatized Service (Find a partner to warm-up with before your matches. Register, add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
Please register now to use any of these free services. Enter promo code "TX-39069” during registration for free access. You must register through the website before you can use the mobile app. No Credit Card Required. Please click the "more info” link to register.
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Tournament Hotel
· Courtyard Austin The Domain Area for 129 USD per night – please click the link below or call the hotel directly at 512.502.8100 and provide the code SSTT to the front desk.Book your group rate for St. Stephen's Tennis
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Eligibility for National Junior Tournaments
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Seeding Criteria
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Match scoring formats (all divisions)
Singles: best 2 of 3 tiebreak sets with a Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set, regular scoringDoubles: 8-game pro set with a tiebreak at 8-games all, no-ad scoring
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National Rankings Point Tables
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Withdrawals and Entry Fee Refunds for National Junior Tournaments
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The National Spring Championships
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 here.
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Join us in beautiful Austin, Texas, the Live Music Capital of the World, to battle for the National Open title. You will want to be a part of this Texas tournament with Austin as the host city. So get your tennis gear ready to hit Austin's city limits ready for player gifts, food, fun, and fellowship, in addition to our "Welcome to the National Open" gathering! Get ready for a GREAT TIME and GREAT TENNIS IN THE BEAUTIFUL HILL COUNTRY OF AUSTIN, TX.
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