AMP Quest For The Best NC L5 (2021 Nat L7)

Sanctioned By

Tournament ID:	Dates:	Divisions:
700067720 Skill Level: Intermediate	November 14-15, 2020	Boys' & Girls' Singles: 78' Yellow Ball 12-18 (COMP) Girls' 10 and Under Doubles: 78' Green Ball 10 ,78' Yellow Ball 12 (COMP) Green Level 1 Boys' & Girls' 10 and Under Singles: 78' Green Ball 10 (COMP)

Section:	District:	Surface Type	Draws Posted:	Last Updated:
Southern	North Carolina	Hard	11/26/2020	12/18/2020 1:37:01 PM (Eastern Time)

Organization
Org Name:	Les Myers Park
Org Phone:	7048060909
Org Fax:
Org Website:	www.amptennis.com
Org Address:	338 Lawndale Avenue Concord, NC 28025 Map

Contacts
Director:	Chad Oxendine
Director Phone:
Director Cell:	(704) 806-0909
Director Fax:
Director Email:	chad@amptennis.com
Referee:	Karen Pittenger Lewis
Referee Phone:	704-467-7882
Referee Email:	karenplewis@gmail.com

Entry Info
Entries Closed:	Monday, November 9, 2020
Entry Information:	$33.00 for 1 Event; $36 for 2 Events.
Checks Payable to:
Send Checks to:
Tournament Website:	http://www.amptennis.com

THANK YOU & Confirm Scores

I appreciate families for spending their Saturday in Concord !!!
Confirm your scores and send an email to chad@amptennis.com of any corrections

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: more info

Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS**
by Thursday, November 12th 7:00pm

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. more info

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.

Limited Draws

All SINGLES draws are limited to 8 players with a COMPASS DRAW or ROUND ROBIN

Seeding & Selection Process (Based On 11/03/2020 standings list)

Players will be selected based on the most recent published NC standing list. Effective 1/2018, Level 4 (NC L4) for age groups 14U-18U (L4 12U players must have established tournament standing):
Player must have one of the following:
-Some NC/other state standing
-A verifiable player record, i.e. JTT, High School, Middle School, other district/sectional rank
The names of players who have been selected will appear as "Competitors" after the tournament deadline when selections are made. Contact us immediately if you realize that you cannot participate.

LIMITED SPECTATORS

Each player will be allowed TWO spectators at the courts
Assigned seating will be marked at the tennis facility
Benches will be removed from the courts
Sitting on the bleachers will not be allowed (Per rule from City Of Concord)
Players & Guests will need to bring their own seating

BG10s Green Dot Ball

The BG10s division will use the Wilson Green Dot ball on the full court

BG12s-18s Yellow Ball

All BG12s-18s will use FULL compression YELLOW ball on the 78ft court.
Wilson Ultra Tennis Balls

Site Terminology

LMP = Les Myers Park
SC = Sportscenter
Specific Directions and Addresses found below

Directions From 485 to Les Myers Park

Exit 33) onto Hw 49
Turn left at light towards Harrisburg
If you go right, you will see UNC Charlotte on the right after a few miles.
This would be the wrong direction.
Travel towards Harrisburg 10.3 miles.
Exit up onto Hwy 601,73,Concord/Monroe
Turn Right at light onto W Coleman Rd
Travel .3 across bridge Veer to right to onto Hwy 3 North
Travel 2nd Stop light and turn left onto Lawndale Av Park is on the left ! more info

Directions From I-85 to Les Myers Park

Exit #60 Earnhart Rd Copperfield Dr
Travel **SE** 1.8m
Turn left onto Branchview(Also called HWY 3, HWY 136)
Travel 3.9m
Turn Right onto Lawndale Avenue
Travel .10m
Les Myers Park is located on the immediate left with parking available below and above the courts.
Click here to see smaller and larger few of area around the park. more info

Directions From I-77 to Les Myers Park

Exit onto Exit 25
Travel HWY 73 towards Davidson, Concord Travel 15.3 m to HWY 29/601.
Upon reaching HWY 29/601, turn right travelling 2.2m, where 29 & 601 split
This intersection is surrounded by FA Worship Center on left and KFC/Taco Bell on right
Vear to left travelling on S 601/E Truck 73 (Warren Coleman Blvd) for 1.9 m
Turn left at Wilshire
Travel 1.3 m
Turn Right on Union St
Travel.2 m
turn left onto Lawndale Av Travel .5m
Les Myers Park on right. more info

Sportscenter Of Concord (SC)

A huge thanks to Mark Allen for allowing us to use the HARD courts at his facility !!!
Physical Address
233 Country Club Dr NE, Concord, NC 28025 more info

Notes

October, 2020 Jr Tournament Update from USTA North Carolina:
Thank you for your interest in participating in this junior USTA North Carolina tournament. During this time of Phase 2.5 of the COVID public health crisis, our Junior Competition Committee has agreed on the following formats and scoring for our junior ranked tournaments. Until further notice, our tournaments will adhere to the following:
� Singles only, no indoor back-up facilities will be utilized for singles only
� There is no "tournament desk" other than the MatchTennisApp Virtual Tournament Desk (VTD). If the tournament staff has an area visible/accessible to players, there is to be no congregating, check-ins, or reporting of scores in this area. Any approaches to this area must be by request and all parties will be required to wear a mask and keep a minimum of 6-feet social distancing.
� Tournament staff designates Player A and Player B on-court rest spots
� Staff leaves tennis balls on court prior to match start (2nd can if requested by player family)
� Bench/seats removed or blocked off if on courts
� Score tenders (recommended for 10s & 12s especially), if utilized by only 1 player and sanitized after each match
� No player gifts/hospitality will be made available;
� Awards/trophies may be awarded at State Championships for finalist and champion. Winner recognition may be updated via social media/certificates/mailed awards determined independently by each tournament.
� Masks worn by visitors/tournament staff, enforced by facility
� Facility may control number of visitors and posts on tournament home page
� TD to determine entry of out-of-state players; if not accepting, will designate as "closed" event by state office.
� As of September 18, regular scoring) may be used and tournaments will NOT be required to utilize the timed match format.
o Regular scoring is best of 3 tie break sets, match TB in lieu of 3rd, with ad scoring; short sets for 10U and inclement weather, with no-ad option.
� The tournament may require that each player has only (1) parent/chaperone accompanying in order to minimize risk
� All visitors/spectators/staff will be required to wear a mask.
� Play priority will be given to NC players; out-of-state players will be selected at the discretion of the Tournament Director/Facility
All players must utilize the MATCH TENNIS APP for the tournament. This is how the Tournament Director (TD) will manage the players on and off the court, receive the player waiver, and receive scores. Each Tournament home page has a specific Promo Code to use so that the Match Tennis App/Virtual Tournament Desk is FREE OF CHARGE. Please be sure to utilize this in advance of the tournament. Play will not be allowed without the waiver completion that is on the MatchTennis App.
It is MANDATORY that each player utilizes the pre-tournament waiver completion and check-in on MatchTennisApp. This should be completed by 12noon the day before the start of the tournament.

Singles Format (No Doubles or Indoor court usage at this time):
� Formats:
o NC L4s & L5s: 8-draw (FICQ/Compass/RR); number of entrants selected based on facility allowance and in consult with NCTA staff; Every division will start and complete in one day, with formats that maximize 3-4 rounds of play when possible;
o L4s, best of 3 sets, regular ad scoring, TB in lieu of 3rd;
L5s back to 2020 original formats, short sets, no-ad scoring, compass/RR formats
o NC L3 and higher to be 2-3 days in duration (potentially requiring overnight stays); may utilize 16-player draws regular scoring, best of 3 tie-break sets to 6, match TB in lieu of 3rd set in both main and back draws.
o 5-player round robins may utilize short set scoring, sets of 3 with match TB to 10 in lieu of 3rd set. TD decision to play with ad or no ad.
� All 10U matches will utilize short sets to 4, win by 2, 9-point tie breaker at 4-4. 7-point Match tiebreaker in lieu of 3rd set
o 5-player 10U round robins will play 1 pro-set to 6, set tie break to 7 points at 5-5 game score.
� Players are to leave court, immediately following match, depositing used tennis balls in designated depository upon exit.
� Players report scores via MatchTennis App and refer to appropriate draw sheet for next match

UPDATED: 10/30/2020 Should you require any assistance or clarification, please contact Teresa Boylan at USTA North Carolina via email: teresa@nctennis.com.

Player Selection Type

Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.

Entry Type

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, November 9, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

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