L5 USTA HOA BG12-18 OPRC/KCUT (Closed)

To currently misting at Harmon park and we are in a rain delay

No play before noon. Could be later. ... Players can go back to bed. :) ... No need to report to site. ... Another update will be sent and posted around 1030 am. Thanks for your patience.

Rain expected in area until at least 10 am according to Weather Channel app.
Please check for an email around 830/845 am with an update on when play MAY begin.
Per USTA-HOA rules this summer, tournaments not moving inside.

The event will use Overland Park Racquet Club outdoor hard courts, and Harmon Park. ... On the schedule, the facilities will appear as OPRC or HP. Harmon Park is at West 77th Place & Delmar, Prairie Village KS 66208. There is parking south and north of the courts. Enter the site from south end.

Please review the "Playing Tennis Safely" flyer by clicking here . . more info https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/2020-pdfs/USTA_COVID19_PlayingTennisSafely-Flyer.pdf

Tournament Directors will be implementing a number of measures to help provide a safe playing environment during the Covid-19 pandemic. Players and spectators must make every effort to follow this new protocol before, during and after their matches.

-A waiver will be signed before the start of play and temperature will be taken of player & spectator.
-Players bring their own chairs for changeovers and umbrella for shade.Players will be asked to sit 6-feet from their opponent. Players to bring own personal towels, water and ice.
-Spectators are asked to bring their own chair. Bleachers, benches and other public seating will be closed.
-Only 1 spectator per player allowed.
-Score tenders will not be available (both players should bring index cards and pencils/pens to track the score)
-Players to arrive on site 10 minutes before scheduled match time and depart promptly after reporting your match score.
-Make every effort to maintain a safe social distance from players, officials, spectator and tournament staff to minimize the risk of exposure.
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-Players and spectators must wear a mask into and out of the facility, whenever approaching the tournament desk and while in public areas such as restrooms. No mask. No match.
-No indoor backup. Therefore, rain delays, shortened formats or cancellations could be possible

1) Closed to Heart of America District
2) No Doubles
3) Singles - draw of 16
4) Location Change possible
5) More Covid-19 related changes/modifications to come

Due to the COVID-19, all 17 USTA sections have worked to create a fair playing field moving forward as a unified body in 2021. The USTA Missouri Valley has agreed to terms with other sections to establish certain time periods that level 3-7 tournaments can count towards the 2021 national standings list. In order to comply with this agreement, the USTA Missouri Valley section will award this event the following points:
2021 USTA National Standings: Level 6 Points
2020 USTA Missouri Valley Standings: Level 5 Points
In 2020, a participant of this tournament will receive level 5 points towards their SECTION ranking. For the 2021 standings, a participant will receive level 6 points towards their NATIONAL ranking.

Level 5 Late Entries will not be accepted. Do not wait until the last minute to enter into this event. If you have technical difficulties entering please email the Tournament Director with a screen shot of the issue before the deadline has passed.


Skill Level: High- Level Intermediate Eligibility: This event will be open to all junior members in the USTA Missouri Valley. A player must be 11 years of age or completes the USTA 10 and Under Youth Progression program to participate.

L5 Tournament Selection After the entry deadline has passed, the tournament director will select players based on the most recent version of the USTA Missouri Valley Standings list. Singles closed to a draw of 24 players.
Match Formats
Main Draw -Best of 3 with Match Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set (10 pt STB)
Singles Consolation
- Best of 3 w/ Match Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set (10 pt STB) (outdoor tournaments);
-Best of 3 short sets w/ Match Tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set (7 pt STB) (indoor tournaments)
Contact Please contact the tournament director for any questions before and during the event with any questions.