Alabama State Open Championships (Auburn)STA L-4 Ala L-2( 2021 National Level 5 event)

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The hard courts are still too wet to play, best estimate is two more hours until courts are playable. We anticipate 10 and under matches going on at 11:30am.

Play has started as scheduled on all clay courts. Hard courts are currently too wet. There will be an update at 9:30am for the status of hard court matches.

Thank you for your understanding and patience during this difficult day, we only wish we could control the weather. At this very moment we are working hard to get all schedule updates in, but we got behind and will got these updates done by 10:00pm.
As we stated earlier we are attempting to complete as much of the tournament as we can. To that end we have revised the format for matches to consist of short sets (win 4 games by a margin of 2 with a 7 point tie break at 4 games all, and a 10 point tie break in lieu of a third set). Ad scoring will still be used. The format for 10 and under does not change.


MRT means Marriott Grand National at 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail in Opelika AL - the secondary site. Those matches with "MRT" noted on the schedule means you play at the Marriott site.


Times between all matches has been shortened to 30 minutes per USTA regulations, additional time will be allocated if necessary.

After consultation with USTA and given the rain shower that just occurred there will be no more attempts to play tennis tonight. Please watch the tournament website for information on the schedule for Sunday, this schedule will be posted no later than 8:00pm. It is our goal to play three rounds tomorrow using shortened format.

Unfortunately we just got rained on again at the tennis center. We are working with USTA to determine the right next steps. The courts will not be ready for play at 7:00pm.

The Boys 18 and under division has been moved to the hard courts. All matches that were in progress this afternoon on clay courts and all Boys 18 round of 16 matches report to Yarbrough Tennis Center at 7:00pm ready for play.

We are still working to complete all round of 16 matches tonight. Next update at 5:00pm.

We will give the next update on our rain plans at 4:00pm. We can say that for the 12 and under to 18 and under, no consolation and no quarterfinal matches will be played today/tonight, those matches will all be rescheduled on Sunday. The matches that we are working to get completed tonight are the ones that were in progress, and any other main draw round of 16 matches. The plan for Sunday is to complete the main draw of all divisions using a short set format, consolations will be played through the semifinals.
The remaining 10 and under matches will be rescheduled for Sunday morning.

We are in active consultation with the USTA on plans for Saturday and Sunday and we will post updated information as soon as it is available.

There will be no play on any courts until at least 2:00pm. By 2:00pm there will be an update to the weather status posted here

We are in a rain delay on clay and hard courts as of 12:20pm.

Tournament play has restarted on the clay courts. Hard courts are still in a delay. (called hard court players individually as play restarted earlier on those courts).

We are in a rain delay. Players should go to their cars and wait for an update.

The lightning delay has ended. Players watch for texts calling them to courts.

We are in a lightning delay, players are to leave the courts and go to their cars. Delay is at least 30 minutes.
Watch this page for more information

All draws are posted with Saturday match times.
All matches are scheduled to be played at Yarbrough Tennis Center on outdoor courts. The 12's to 18's are scheduled on the clay courts and the 10's are scheduled on the hard courts - this may change if there are weather issues. Additionally the secondary site may be used if there are weather issues. This website is the place that players are to refer to for any changes in scheduled match times or locations.

Players have been selected for this tournament as of 5:30am on 20 October. Please see Competitors list for each division.

REQUIREMENTS to make tournament as safe as possible The items listed below by bullet point are in place to help reduce COVID-19 risks, but items 1 and 2 are the fundamental points that all players and parents need to adhere to:

1. If you do not feel comfortable playing tennis- DO NOT PLAY.
2. If you are sick with any symptoms at ALL, DO NOT ATTEND OR PLAY A MATCH!

The following requirements are in place for all players and parents at this tournament in order to make it as safe as possible for everyone:
* Participant has not traveled out of the country in the 14 days prior to the tournament.
* Participant has not been experiencing a cough, difficulty breathing or a loss in taste/smell at the start of the tournament.
* Participant does not have a fever of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above at the start of the tournament.
* Participant has not been in contact with anyone who has a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the 14 days prior to the tournament.
* Participant agrees to not participate in the tournament if they become sick at the start of the tournament.
* Participant agrees to exit the facility immediately upon completion of their match and reporting of their scores.
* Participant agrees to maintain a six-foot distance from all other persons at the tennis center, except when they are competing in a match.
* Participant agrees not to use the facility’s water fountain except the bottle filler.
* Participant understands that masks are not required, but are highly recommended when at the tennis center and not competing in a match.
* As a parent of a participant, I agree to abide by the same restrictions as noted above for the participants.
* As a parent of a participant, I understand that my child’s temperature may be taken if they begin to show signs of illness during the tournament, and I must pick them up immediately if their temperature is 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or above.

The tennis center will employ added staff to clean between matches and disinfect surfaces touched by players and attendees.

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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* When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
* Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message.
* If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.
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While at the tournament please maintain a distance of 6 feet between yourself and other people that do not live in your household. Everyone should wear a mask at the tournament when they are around people that do not live in their household. We ask that players/parents not enter the building unless necessary, and to wear a mask if you do enter the building.

Players are requested to have a maximum of one person attending each match, organizational controls (badges, etc...) may be used to assure this. Any large gatherings at a match may be disbursed by the tennis center staff. The indoor courts at Yarbrough Tennis Center will NOT be used at anytime by the players in this tournament.


Coaching or communication with a player is ONLY allowed for 12 and above players briefly during the short interval between the end of the second set and the start of the ten point tie-breaker.

If this is your first time coming to Yarbrough Tennis Center the address to use for a GPS is 1717 Richland Road, Auburn AL. The phone number at the tennis center is 334-501-2920. All times referred to in these instructions, and for match times will be central time (not eastern time zone).


The secondary site is the Marriott Grand National and the GPS address is 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika AL

Racquet stringing will be provided on Saturday and Sunday at the tournament. Text or Call Dave at 334-559-3059 to make arrangements for your racquet stringing. The pick-up and drop-off for racquet stringing is at the Yarbrough Tennis Center clay courts building.

The Hilton Garden Inn in Auburn has special rates for players and families staying in Auburn for the Alabama Junior Open. The hotel address is 2555 Hilton Garden Inn Dr.,Auburn AL, 36830 and it is 7 miles from the Yarbrough Tennis Center. If you need further help with accommodations contact Anthony Terling of the Auburn-Opelika Tourism bureau and he will assist you; Anthony's cell number is 334-391-2527 and his email is anthony@aotourism.com .
Click on the "more info" words that follow to be taken to the booking page for these special rates at the Hilton Garden Inn

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The Tru Hotel by Hilton in Auburn has special rates for players and families staying in Auburn for the Alabama Junior Open. The hotel address is 2411 W Pace Blvd.,Auburn AL, 36830 and it is 6 miles from the Yarbrough Tennis Center. If you need further help with accommodations contact Anthony Terling of the Auburn-Opelika Tourism bureau and he will assist you; Anthony's cell number is 334-391-2527 and his email is anthony@aotourism.com .
Click on the "more info" words that follow to be taken to the booking page for these special rates at the Hilton Garden Inn

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All matches will be ad scoring with two sets played, and if players split sets a ten point tiebreaker will be played in lieu of a third set.


There will be a maximum of 16 players in each singles draw.

As a part of the precautions for COVID-19 no doubles will be played in this tournament.

Draws will be posted no later than Thursday morning prior to the weekend of the tournament.

* It is recommended that players bring their own water/sports drinks. There is a small touch-free bottle filling station available, and bottled water will be sold for $1 per bottle.
* Ice will not be readily available at the site, players should bring their own ice. In special situations players may request ice from the staff and where possible it will be provided - no players will be allowed access to ice machines at any time during the tournament.
* Prepackaged snacks/crackers will be available.
* No food will be served at the tennis center (no on-site lunch).