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Sportsmanship Award Winner
Congratulations to Erielle Hines (G16) for winning the sportsmanship award for this tournament.
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Short Set Break/Coaching Change
have received new information from USTA Nationals regarding the
rest period in Short Set Splits, which will now allow us to have a 3-
minute rest period. This adjustment will now allow players to
receive coaching if split short sets occur this weekend.
For your reference:
Friend at Court Table 12 (Page 97) will allow a 3- minute rest period and refers to sanctioned USTA events.
Appendix V "Alternative Procedures and Scoring Methods" will only refer to sanctioned ITF tournaments.
This discrepancy in the regulations will be clarified in future publications.
Please let me know if you have any questions.
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Email Sent 2/11 9:50 am
Dear Parents & Players -
Thank you for signing up for the L4 at Oak Tree Country Club. We look forward to hosting you. Below is some tournament information. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to email me.
Scoring Formats:
All main draw singles matches and the 3rd/4th playoff match will be best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10 point tiebreak for the third set.
All consolation singles matches and the quarterfinal playoff matches are best of 3 short sets with a 7 point tiebreaker in lieu of the third. A 7 Point tiebreaker will be played at 4-4.
Sportsmanship: USTA Missouri Valley gives a sportsmanship award at this tournament. The winner will receive a $25 gift card to Tennis Warehouse. Players, parents and coaches are all encouraged to nominate players that demonstrate good sportsmanship. These nominations will be due to me by Monday at 10 am.
Practice Courts: Indoor practice courts will be available on Saturday beginning at 11 am, Sunday morning at 8 am, and Monday morning at 7 am. Players are expected to share these courts. No reservations may be made for warmup courts - they are first come, first serve. If you are coming on Friday and would like to reserve a court for Friday, you can call 405-341-3978.
Host Hotel: Our hotel for the tournament is the Hilton Garden Inn. Address: 2833 Conference Dr, Edmond, OK 73034, Phone: (405) 285-0900. The group block name: USTA Missouri Valley L4 Feb 2020. There is a link for direct reservations on the tournament homepage. Breakfast is included in the rate.
Facility: We are excited to host you at Oak Tree Country Club. While here for the tournament, please feel free to use the Sports Center facilities and the restaurant at the main club as our guest. Any purchases you make must be paid for with a credit or debit card. Oak Tree is private club with member accounts and is not equipped to handle cash. You may let the guard at the guard gate know that you are here for the USTA tournament. The phone number to the pro shop is 405-341-3978. The address is 700 Country Club Dr., Edmond, OK 73025.
Last, but not least, the draws are online! If you have any questions about the tournament, don't hesitate to email me at lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com.
Lisa Minihan
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Draws & Schedule
Draws will be posted no later than noon on Tuesday, February 11th. Play is not allowed to begin before noon on Saturday. The mandatory match schedule is 2 main draw singles rounds on Saturday, 2 main draws singles and 3 consolation singles rounds on Sunday, and 1 main draw round and 2 consolation rounds on Monday.
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Host Hotel: Hilton Garden Inn (Edmond)
We have a great host hotel for this tournament. The Hilton Garden Inn is a newer hotel in the Edmond area and an easy drive to Oak Tree. The rate is $104 + breakfast. You can book through the link. If you need to speak to the hotel, their number is 405-285-0900.
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/gi/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=OKCECGI&spec_plan=USTA2&arrival=20200214&departure=20200217&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
more info
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WELCOME TO OAK TREE
We are very pleased to host you
at Oak Tree Country Club. Our facility has 6 indoor and 6 outdoor courts. In
addition, we have an indoor running track and workout facility you can use to
warm up for matches. The locker rooms are equipped with lockers, sauna, hot tub
and showers. Dining privileges will be available for our players and their fan
club at Ironwood Bar & Grill at the main club. The Sports Center also sells
light snacks and beverages. Credit cards may be used by guests to purchase any
of these food items or merchandise in the pro shop and restaurant during the
tournament. The pro shop’s phone number is 405-341-3978. The main club’s phone
number is 405-340-1010. Oak Tree Country Club, 700 Country Club Dr.,
Edmond, OK 73025.
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WHERE TO EAT & STAY
We are thrilled to have you
visit Oak Tree Country Club and Edmond, Oklahoma. While you are playing matches
at our site, Oak Tree Country Club will open their private dining facility to
our tournament families - Ironwood Bar & Grill. The Sports Center will also
have light snacks and beverages available for players and parents. Nearby we
have several options to choose from for eating: Subway, Old School Bagel Cafe',
Uptown Grocery, The Garage, Pepperoni Grill, Qdoba and more. See this link for
the name and addresses of Edmond restaurants:
http://www.visitedmondok.com/restaurants.htm. We highly recommend the brand new
hotel, Hilton Garden Inn & Suites on Covell and I35.
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LATE ENTRIES WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED INTO THIS TOURNAMENT.
DO NOT WAIT UNTIL THE LAST MINUTE TO REGISTER
Online registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before
the entry deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the
USTA MV Junior Competition Program Manager at
nbortnick@movalley.usta.com or 913.322.4832 BEFORE THE ENTRY
DEADLINE. If calling, be sure to leave a voicemail. The time stamp
on the email or the voicemail needs to be BEFORE the entry
deadline.
If you are not sure if you have registered correctly, you may check
your registration two different ways
1. Check the confirmation email sent to you by TennisLink. The
email will indicate which events you are registered. There will be
an "s" next to the age division to indicate registration for
singles, and a "d" next to the age division to indicate
registration for doubles. Please note, that although you may have
registered for doubles, you must still follow the process outlined
below to be fully registered.
2. Check the "Applicants" tab on the tournament homepage. Next to
your name you will see the event(s) and division(s) for which you
have successfully registered. If you successfully registered with a
partner your partner's name will also appear on your
registration.
Entering Multiple Age Divisions
When entries close, a player may be entered in up to two age
divisions. The USTA Missouri Valley selects players for the singles
main draws in the following order: 18, 16, 14, 12. Unless otherwise
notified at nbortnick@movalley.usta.com, a player entered in two
divisions will be placed in the older age division should the
player qualify for both divisions. If a player is entered in two
age divisions and is selected into the older division, that player
shall not be eligible for selection into the younger division and
will be removed from the alternates list. If a player is not
selected for the older division, that player is eligible for
selection in the younger division and is eligible to be an
alternate in the younger division but not the older division. If
the player does not qualify for either division, the player will be
placed on the alternates list of the younger age division and
removed from the alternates list of the older age division as
players can only be on the alternates list for one division.
Know the Rules, Respect The Tournament
The section is grateful for the hospitality extended by the member
clubs and organizations hosting sanctioned tournaments. As a
player, please show your consideration and appreciation while a
guest during the tournament. Remember, the USTA Missouri Valley is
committed to the principles of Positive Coaching Alliance. Please
respect the rules, officials, other players, and tournament staff
at all times and make this tournament a positive experience for
everyone involved.
Please also make sure you know the rules and guidelines for this
tournament by fully reviewing the information below or by reviewing
the USTA MV Junior Regulations at the link above.
Eligibility
This tournament is closed to amateurs and members and residents of
the USTA Missouri Valley section.
Point Level
Section: Level 4
Draw Size
The singles draw is limited to 32 participants.
Draw Type
This tournament will use a full feed-in through the Round of
16.
Selection Process
Players are manually selected by Manager of Junior Competition
after the deadline has passed.
Selection will based off the most recent version of the USTA MV
sectional standings list.
Seeding
Seeding for this tournament will based on the most recent USTA
Missouri Valley Standing list used to accept players into the
draw.
Scoring Format
Best of 3 with Match Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd
Singles Consolation (indoors) - Best of 3 Short Sets 7 pt
Tiebreaker in lieu of the 3rd
Schedule
This event is a Saturday-Monday tournament. You can expect matches
to begin as early as 12PM on Saturday. The tournament will play 6
matches on Monday. If you cannot play the tournament through the
completion date, please do not register as failure to play to
completion for reasons other than injury, illness or personal
circumstance will be penalized. The tournament committee will
determine what constitutes a personal circumstance.
Withdraws and Refunds
Withdrawals done before entries close need to be done through the
online registration process. Click on the "Withdraw" link in the
Edit Registration box to complete. Your credit card will not be
charged if you withdraw before the entry deadline. Click on the
"Locate Confirmation Number" link if you have misplaced the
confirmation number.
After the Entry Deadline
Withdrawals done after entries close need to be emailed to the
tournament director at the address above. Refunds are not given for
withdraws that happen in the 6 days before the start of the event.
Written verification must be provided by a medical professional by
the last scheduled day of the tournament for a withdrawal due to
illness or injury. A written notice of the situation must be
provided by the last scheduled day of the tournament for a
withdrawal due to personal circumstance/emergency. The tournament
committee will determine whether the situation is a personal
circumstance/emergency. Failure to provide documentation will
result in Suspension Points.
On-Site Alternates
Players who applied for entry into the tournament but were not
accepted into the draw may choose to be an on-site alternate.
On-site alternates will be listed in the order in which their names
appear on the USTA MV Standing List that was used for selection.
On-Site alternates MUST be on site for the first round of play in
the age division for which they are an on-site alternate. Please
contact the tournament director for further instructions.
Sportsmanship
The USTA Missouri Valley recognizes good sportsmanship at our
events. At the conclusion of each event the tournament director
selects one boy and one girl in each age division as a good
sportsman. These players will be recognized on the tournament
homepage and will also receive a $25 gift card to Tennis
Warehouse.
Tennis Warehouse Discount:
http://www.tennis-warehouse.com/?from=ustamv
Thank you for participating in the tournament! Good luck
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, February 4, 2020 11:59:00 PM Central 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: 400004420 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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