DON'T FORGET YOUR WATER JUG!!
WE WILL NOT HAVE ANY WATER CONTAINERS ON THE TENNIS COURTS. WE DO HAVE ICE MACHINES AND WATER AVAILABLE, BUT YOU WILL NEED YOUR OWN JUG TO TAKE ON THE COURT!
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ALL TIMES ARE POSTED!!
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NTRP RATING REQUIRED:
Beginning
in 2019, USTA Southern is requiring all players to have a NTRP rating in order
to participate in any NTRP tournament in the Southern section. Players that do not currently have a computer
rating will be required to complete the self-rate process in TennisLink. To
begin the self-rate process, click “more info” below:
more info
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STATE OF ARKANSAS COVID-19 DIRECTIVES:
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CDC COVID-19 GUIDELINES:
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TOURNAMENT/FACILITY SAFETY PROCEDURES
Due to the ongoing concerns of COVID-19, tournaments, tournament participants, and spectators are expected to follow the Arkansas Department of Health’s Directive for Community and School Sponsored Team Sports. Please click on the link above to view the ADH Directives.
Facility Procedures/Guidelines: *The tournament desk will be located in the indoor tennis center. *Restrooms will be open in the indoor tennis center, as well as in the main building. *We will have an ice machine in the tennis center for players that want to fill their water jugs. We will not have water on each court. *There will be seating around the tennis courts outside. Spectators are welcome to bring their own chairs to accommodate social distancing. *In case of rain, we have three indoor tennis courts and will use them if we need them. We will schedule as many matches outside as possible. In the event of indoor matches, we will ask spectators to wear a mask and observe social distancing. *Players can come to the tournament desk to check in and to report match scores, or they can text Gary at 870-273-3888. *We will have scorekeepers on every court.
Safety Procedures: *Do NOT play if you have any symptoms of COVID-19 (click the link above to view CDC Guidelines), or are not feeling well. *Social distancing (6 ft) is required at all times. *Per the ADH Directive regarding face coverings---Face coverings are required for everyone present, except for children under 10 years of age, who are exempt. For outdoor venues, once attendees are seated and maintaining 6 feet physical distance from others, face coverings may be removed. However, if moving around where social distancing is not achievable, or if you are in any area where there is confinement such that 6 feet distancing cannot be maintained, the face-covering must be put back in place. Athletes, Coaches and Officials may be without a face covering during active play. *Wash your hands before AND after play. *Bring your own hand sanitizer. *Bring your own equipment. This includes water bottles, towels, or any other personal equipment (store inside of your tennis bag when not in use). *Maintain a safe, physical distance between yourself and your opponent during the racquet spin at the start of the match. *Maintain physical distancing if changing ends of the court. *Avoid touching the net, fences, and gates as much as possible. *If a ball comes onto your court from another court, use your racquet to send the ball back. *Clearly verbalize the score at the start of each point, especially if scorekeepers are not on the courts. *After the match, do NOT shake hands—do a racquet tap, nod, thumbs up or “good match”, then leave the court and go report scores immediately. *Pick up the balls after your match and return them to the tournament desk.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, September 29, 2020 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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