LNTC Jr Championships NC L4 (2021 Nat L6)

Notice to Players, Parents, Coaches, regarding the new formats for USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments:


Effective 2021, USTA National will be implementing one National tournament structure, click this link for more detailed information on this 2021 National Alignment.


In preparation for these confirmed changes in USTA tournament structure, USTA North Carolina has begun to transition with the 2020 slate of junior tournaments. Each tournament format will be posted on respective active tournament home pages, and eventually in the updated 2020 Junior Rules and Regulations to be posted following our USTA North Carolina Annual Meeting in January, 2020.


As a brief overview, USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments will now be for divisions 12U through 18U and will be using yellow ball. For 2020 only, USTA North Carolina will offer 10U Green Level 1 divisions (and 10U standings) for players that are active within the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP). USTA North Carolina points tables will continue to be utilized throughout 2020.


2020 Tournaments NC L1 (Advanced) to NC L5 (Intermediate) are intended for players that have an intermediate skill level attained through prior level-based play. It is the expectation that each participant understands the basics of tournament play and are at an intermediate level of competency in scoring, match protocol and play, as well as respect and sportsmanship toward fellow players, parents, and tournament officials. These events are not intended for beginner players or those new to match play. As a sanctioned and ranked USTA event, any violations or codes given by an official /tournament committee member may affect future tournament participation.


Please contact Tournaments@nctennis.com should you have any questions regarding this information.


2020 NC Level 4 Tournament B/G 10U thru 18U


Participants: B/G 10U Green; B/G 12U through 18U Yellow Ball


Format: Each division (B and/or G 12U singles = one division) may accept up to 16 players;
Tournaments must receive prior approval from USTA North Carolina for additional draws in any division with entries over 24; if approved, players may be waterfalled into two balanced draws, and/or round robin formats if numbers warrant.


Tournament play may be up to 3-days, doubles starting Fridays not before 5pm, concluding if possible same evening; Singles on Saturday and/or Sunday.
� 16-Draw formats are to be Feed-in Consolation to Quarterfinals (FIC-Q); per Friend at Court, players may play (2) matches in main draws FIC-Q), and/or (2) consolation matches per day if needed; byes will fill in brackets from 9-16 as needed, consolation finals WILL be played out.
� 6-8 Players: 8-player bracket using FIC-Semi format, playing out consolation finals;
� 3-5 Players: Round Robin play depending on number of entries per division.


1) Scoring, 12U through 18U Divisions
a) Two out of three sets (set tiebreak to 7 pts at 6-6) with a 10-point match tiebreak used in lieu of the third set
b) Regular (with ads) scoring will be used; No-Ad scoring may be used for times of weather delays, extreme heat/cold issues, as determined by the referee
c) 8-game pro sets (with set tiebreak to 7 pts at 8-8) may be used for DOUBLES and is prohibited in singles; regular scoring (with ads) to be used.


2) L1-L5 singles events may use short set scoring ONLY when granted specific permission on a case-by-case basis by the USTA North Carolina in the event of inclement weather. Use short sets (first to 4 games by 2). Two out of three tiebreak sets. 7-point set tiebreak at 4-4. Match Tiebreak (first to 10 points) in lieu of the third set.


SCORING FOR 10 & Under (10U)-Green Level 1
a) SINGLES: Players will play with USTA approved green dot balls, the best of 2 short sets, regular scoring (with ads). The first player to win 4 games by 2 games wins the set. If the game score is tied at 4-4, a set tiebreak (first to 7 & win by 2) is played. A set tiebreaker will be played for the third set. The first player to win 7 points (win by 2) wins the tiebreaker.


In the event of inclement weather, singles play may consist of one regular six (6) game set with a set tiebreak at 6-6 (first to 7, win by 2), using AD SCORING, or no-ad at Referee's decision for all divisions.


10U Green Level DOUBLES: A regular six (6) game set will be played with a set tiebreak at 6-6 (first to 7 points, win by 2), using AD SCORING.


3) WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player withdraw/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury, personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused "default", which bring suspension points to the player withdrawing.

Selection: Tournament participants will be selected via Tournament Director process, whereas a Tournament Director/Official creates a Player Order Report based on current NC Standings. North Carolina players with standing have priority and are selected in order; players with no standing (NC or out of state) may play as space allows. All 12U players must be "Mission Complete" within the Youth Tennis Progression, or be 11 years of age.


Eligibility: All B/G 12U through 18U events will be played with yellow ball. AS of 2020, players must be 11 years of age or "Mission Complete" in the youth tennis progression to participate in 12U or higher events. 12U through 18U standings points and calculations remain unchanged for 2020.
10U players must be in "Green Level 1" of the youth progression to participate in any 10U event in 2020. All USTA North Carolina Level 5 (NCL5) through Level 1 (NCL1) 10U Green singles events in 2020 will be tagged as a youth progression event and players will earn YTP stars/trophies as needed until they are mission complete. 10U Players will earn standing points but they will not carry forward to the 12U Division.


Start Times: Specific start times and court locations will be on the draws posted not later than Thursday noon prior to tournament start.
Players are encouraged to be at the tournament check-in 30-minutes prior to their scheduled match time to ensure timely scheduling. USTA Rules will be enforced for lateness.

Tennis Balls: New USTA-approved tennis balls will be used at the beginning of each match event for each division in both main and back draw events. This includes 10U green level play.


Awards: Each B/G Age Division will receive a Finalist/Champion Award at the end of each event finals.

Registration: Players will follow the registration prompts on the tournament home page; entry fees are set by each individual tournament and will also include a non-refundable TennisLink usage fee of approximately $3. Only on-line entries will be accepted. NC L4 registration typically closes at 11:59pm the Sunday (5 days) before the start of the tournament. Withdrawals must be made prior to the registration deadline.


WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player withdraw/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury, personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused "default", which bring suspension points to the player withdrawing.
Late entries will not be accepted.


Tournament Environment: It is the expectation that this USTA-North Carolina sanctioned event is a safe, friendly, and professional environment. Each facility should meet or exceed the minimum requirements of safe courts, accessible water/restroom facilities, score tenders, and singles sticks for quality and consistent competition. Each site is expected to have a tournament representative on site for the duration of the event.


Spectators are to keep a moderate distance from the courts. While shade and/or seating may be available at each venue, spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, etc for their personal comfort.


USTA North Carolina Rules & Regulations:
The USTA North Carolina Jr Competition and Sanction & Schedule committees, as well as the USTA North Carolina Board of Directors have approved these formats for USTA North Carolina for 2020 in preparation for the 2021 National Tournament Structure. USTA/USTA North Carolina 2020 Rules and Regulations will be enforced.


In the event of rain/unplayable courts, the current USTA North Carolina Rain/Inclement Weather policy remains in force and is published in the current Junior Rules and Regulations found at nctennis.com


Tournament Officials/Referees: Tournament Official(s) will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions and to enforce the rules, but the tournament DOES NOT supply line judges for matches. Matches going to tie-breakers will be expected to play according to "The Code" as all other games played. Parents/Coaches are expected to conduct themselves also in accordance to "The Code" to ensure fair play. Players are expected to make their own calls in accordance with the procedures outlined in "The Code" in Friend at Court.

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 Sunday, February 9, 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: 700068020 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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