Sunday 11:30AM Weather Update – 4 Hour Delay
We remain in
a 4 hour delay. Please add 4 hours to
your match time posted on the draws. For
example, if the draw shows a match time of 9:00AM, then your match is now
scheduled for 1:00PM. We will post another
update only if necessary. Please check
the website again before traveling here.
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Sunday 10:30AM Weather Update – 4 Hour Delay
We are
currently in a 4 hour delay. Please add 4
hours to your match time posted on the draws.
For example, if the draw shows a match time of 9:00AM, then your match
is now scheduled for 1:00PM. We will
post another update at 11:30AM in case the delay needs to be extended.
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Sunday 9:30AM Weather Update – 3 Hour Delay
We are
currently in a 3 hour delay. Please add 3
hours to your match time posted on the draws.
For example, if the draw shows a match time of 9:00AM, then your match
is now scheduled for 12:00PM. We will
post another update at 10:30AM in case the delay needs to be extended.
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Sunday 8:30AM Weather Update – 2 Hour Delay
We are
currently in a 2 hour delay. Please add 2
hours to your match time posted on the draws.
For example, if the draw shows a match time of 9:00AM, then your match
is now scheduled for 11:00AM. We will
post another update at 9:30AM in case the delay needs to be extended.
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Sunday 7:30AM Weather Update – 1 Hour Delay
We are
currently in a 1 hour delay. Please add 1
hour to your match time posted on the draws.
For example, if the draw shows a match time of 9:00AM, then your match
is now scheduled for 10:00AM. We will
post another update at 8:30AM in case the delay needs to be extended.
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DRAWS UPDATED WITH NEW SUNDAY MATCH TIMES
Sunday match
times for all draws have been updated due to the rain Saturday afternoon. All players need to check the draws for their
new match times. Please check the website
regularly on Sunday morning in case we have further weather delays.
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Safety First
· If you do not feel comfortable playing tennis- DO NOT PLAY. Only play if you are comfortable playing. Each person is responsible for his or her own safety during these unknown challenging times. BE SAFE. · If you are sick with any symptoms at ALL, DO NOT ATTEND OR PLAY A MATCH! Ultimately, however, it is up to each player and/or parent to decide whether to participate in any event. Further, every player is expected to take all reasonable precautions to protect themselves from the risk of exposure.
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Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS** by October 22 by 9pm
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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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT
* 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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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK (Please Click Link Below and Read)
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. 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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DRAWS WITH MATCH TIMES POSTED
Draws with
match times are posted. All matches will
be played at Buford City Park.
Directions are given below. The
MAP link provided by the website is not accurate. It indicates that Buford City Park is at the
southeast end of Sawnee Avenue, but Buford City Park is located on Sawnee
Avenue on the northwest side of Buford Middle School (formerly the high school). PLEASE CHECK THIS WEBSITE REGULARLY FOR
UPDATES.
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Welcome!
This is an intermediate-level tournament sanctioned by USTA
Georgia as a Level 4 (Southern Level 5 points). Registration must be completed
online.
Boys and Girls registered for 12 and under division will play on a full court with yellow balls.
Boys and Girls 10 and under
that are eligible
for green balls in Youth Progression will play on a full court with
green dot balls.
Boys and Girls 10 and under that are eligible for orange balls or
new to Youth
Progression will play on a 60’ court
with orange balls.
Player selection
This tournament is open for junior players regardless of
ranking. You will receive an automated email if your player is selected and
your credit card is charged.
Late Entry - Full policy stated below. A $10 fee may be charged for a late entry.
Draws
Draws will be published by Thursday at 5 pm. It is your
responsibility to check this tournament web page for the player draws, match
times and any other updates.
Format
Limit 16 draw except when there are no League Matches.
FMLC. 3rd and 4th place playoffs. Some consolations may
not finish. Match times and tournament information can be accessed online at
least 48 hours before the first scheduled match. Awards to winner, finalist and
consolation winner and finalist.
All boys/girls
12-18's matches will be two sets with a match tie-break (10 point tie-break) in
lieu of a third set. All 10's matches will be two short sets (sets to 4 games).
If sets reach 3-3 you must win by two games, example: 5-3. If sets reach 4-4 a
set tie-break will be played. (7 point tie-break). If the players split sets
then a 7 point match tie-break will be played in lieu of a third set. This is in accordance
with USTA Georgia regulations.
Withdrawals and Refund
Policy
Before the
deadline, withdraw through TennisLink. After the deadline, email the tournament
director.
No refunds for
withdrawals after the tournament deadline.
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Junior Tournament Changes for 2021! Please read.
USTA National is changing the tournament structure starting
in 2021. For more information, follow the link to visit the USTA web page.
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Tournament Evaluation
USTA Georgia
would love to hear about your experience. Please follow the link to share your thoughts about this tournament
on our short survey.
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BUFORD CITY PARK IS LOCATED AT 2700 SAWNEE AVE., BUFORD, GA 30518 FROM THE NORTH: Take I-985 south to exit 8 (Friendship Road). Turn right onto Friendship Rd. Turn Left onto Buford Hwy (SR 23). When Buford Hwy goes from 2 lanes to 4 lanes, get into right lane and turn right onto Sawnee Ave. The park is on the right, just past Buford High School. FROM THE WEST: Take SR-20 east to Sugar Hill. Turn left onto Peachtree Industrial Rd. Turn right onto South Waterworks. As soon as you cross the railroad tracks get into the left turn lane. Turn left onto Sawnee Ave. The park is on the left, just past the baseball fields. FROM THE SOUTH: Take I-85 north. Exit onto I-985 north. Take exit 4 (Buford) and turn left onto SR-20. Turn right onto South Lee St. Turn Right onto Buford Hwy (SR23). Turn left on Robert Bell Pkwy. Street deadends into Sawnee Ave. Left on Sawnee, right into park.
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LATE ENTRANTS - USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments, Levels 4-5, in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon following close of registration. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries
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Buford City Park has a no pet policy - please NO pets
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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 Monday, October 19, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 703484720 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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