MONDAY'S SCHEDULE
MONDAY'S SCHEDULE IS NOW POSTED. PLEASE PLAN ACCORDINGLY, NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE. IF YOU ARE UNABLE TO PLAY, PLEASE TEXT ME @ 754-422-0120 AS SOON AS POSSIBLE SO I CAN ADVISE YOUR OPPONENT. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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3:30PM LIGHTNING DELAY (PLEASE REMAIN IN YOUR CAR UNTIL YOU HEAR THE ALL CLEAR OF 3 FIVE SECOND BLASTS)
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ENTRY FEE (ZELLE ONLY)
PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CREDIT CARD WAS DECLINED OR YOU REGISTERED LATE A PAYMENT OF $54.25 THROUGH ZELLE @ 754-422-0120 MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO YOUR 1ST MATCH
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IMPORTANT REMINDERS (PLEASE READ)
***1 player/2 guests (no one else will be allowed at the tennis center during this tournament) ***Per Broward County regulations and the City of Plantation, everyone must wear a mask. Offenders will be asked to leave the facility ***Make sure you are practicing social distancing during your time at the tennis center
DURING THE TOURNAMENT PLEASE REFER TO THE TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGE FOR WEATHER REPORTS AND UPDATED DRAWS For updated weather details and/or possible match delays, please check the TennisLink website instead of calling. Updates will be listed on the tournament homepage. DO NOT check the times listed on the draws, as those times will only be changed in the evening (if applicable), not during the day. In addition any questions going forward regarding this tournament, you must contact Francis Rajotte directly either by cell 754-422-0120 or by email francis@tennis-tournaments.org
1-Mandatory Pre-Tournament Virtual Check-In and Signing Waiver by September 4th 9:00PM on the Match Tennis App https://www.matchtennisapp.com/baseapp/tourncheckin.html?tourn_id=45303&code=fl-45303 2-Check-In 20 minutes before your match at the tournament desk 3-Once your match is called, you will need to report to the player's lounge (4 player maximum/wear a mask and follow the markers 6' apart) before you go to your assigned court, get a temperature check and balls will be given to you (Please keep your balls for Consolation) 4-Bring paper and pen to write scores down in between games. Another option is to write down the score on clay. 5-Once your match is complete you will need to go to the tournament desk, report your score, check the accuracy and make sure the time of your next match.
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***ATTENTION PLAYERS/PLEASE READ TOURNAMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES***
EVERYONE MUST READ AND BE FAMILIAR WITH THE TOURNAMENT SAFETY GUIDELINES BY CLICKING "MORE INFO". THANK YOU IN ADVANCE FOR MAKING THIS TOURNAMENT SAFE
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(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Check-In ***Mandatory for All Players*** by September 4th at 9 PM***
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices. In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents and coaches, we will use a Hybrid version Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. We will text players when to check-in at the on-site Tournament Desk in the player's lounge, which will include markers on where to stand (min. 6' apart). Please click the "more info" link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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WELCOME TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is one of the premier public facility in the country with 26 lighted clay courts and 2 hard courts. It is the site of the USTA Orange Bowl International Championships, ITF Tournament, USTA Girls 14 Clay Court National Championships and several other USTA tournaments.
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REEL TENNIS
For all your tennis needs: Reel Tennis 11306 W State Rd 84, Davie, Fl., 33325. Phone Number: 954-474-1780
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
The tournament phone number will be 754-422-0120
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ACADEMIES, GROUPS & FAMILIES
If you are playing with a training partner, academy team or group, please advise the Tournament Director IN ADVANCE so you can be split up in the draw. Please text me (754-422-0120) or send me an email (francis@tennis-tournaments.org) with names. Please note this must be done BEFORE the DEADLINE.
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MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION FORMAT
10 & Under (Green Ball) 2 out of 3 (1st to 4 win by 2 Games) Sets using ADD scoring. A Set Tiebreak (1st to 7 win by 2 pts) when a set reaches 4 - 4. A 10 Point Tiebreak (1st to 10 win by 2 pts) will be played in lieu of a 3rd set. Match Wins for 10 & Under are tracked for Youth Pathway. 12's and 14's: best of 3 Tiebreak Sets (Set Tiebreak at 6 games all) and a Match Tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd Set (1st to 10 points win by 2). There is a 3 minute rest period between the 2nd Set and the Match Tiebreak. During the rest period coaching is allowed via cell phone to follow social distancing guidelines but players do not leave the court. The Consolation Draw will use the same format depending on draw size and weather. Please advise the tournament desk if you plan to play Consolation at the end of your 1st Match within 20 MINUTES. FAILURE TO ADVICE THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF YOUR DESIRE TO PLAY CONSOLATION within 20 minutes WILL RESULT AS A DEFAULT IN THE CONSOLATION DRAW. Please note the scoring format can be changed during the tournament by the tournament director especially when it's due to inclement weather.
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TOURNAMENT RULES
AFTER THE COMPLETION OF THEIR MATCH, BOTH PLAYERS SHOULD IMMEDIATELY REPORT THEIR SCORES TO THE TOURNAMENT DESK AND MAKE SURE IT'S ACCURATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE ONCE THE INITIAL SCORE IS RECORDED.
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DIRECTIONS TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is located in Plantation between Pine Island and Nob Hill (If your going West on Broward Boulevard make a Right on Central Park Drive and if your going East on Broward Boulevard make a Left on Central Park Drive). DO NOT USE MAPQUEST.
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REFUND & WITHDRAW
They will be NO REFUND or CREDIT after the tournament deadline. If you need to WITHDRAW, please go to EDIT REGISTRATION prior to the DEADLINE.
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