RESCHEDULED from JUNE to AUGUST 14
Due to the State of Illinois mandates regarding the COVID-19 virus pandemic, this tournament has been rescheduled from a June 12th start date to August 14.
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Matches on Friday & Saturday will begin as early as 9 am and
finish up by early evening, if necessary. Everyone is guaranteed at
least 2 matches with First Match Loser Consolation format. Every
participant receives a commemorative t-shirt.
Main Draw: 2 out of 3 sets with regular scoring. Consolation: 2 out
of 3 sets with no-ad scoring. A 10-point match tiebreak will be
played in lieu of a 3rd set in both main and consolation
draws.
Draws limited to 16 players. Seedings based on USTA Midwest
Standings List.
Draws will be posted by Wednesday before the tournament.
NITA Wants to Hear from YOU! NITA appreciates feedback on any tournament that you attend as a player or parent. Please feel free to send your positive comments and constructive criticism directly to NITA using the following email link:feedback@northernillinoistennis.com. Thank you!
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The Racket Club Tournament Committee: Betsy Bowker, Will Tennant and Conni Stinek.
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MATCH TIEBREAK INFORMATION When playing a Match Tiebreak in lieu of the third set, a player is allowed a 3 minute rest after the second set and before the Match Tiebreak where coaching is allowed.
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COVID-19 Procedure at The Racket Club
General Rules * Players (or anyone associated with a player) with COVID symptoms or exposure to it should not participate. * Masks must be worn by anyone inside the building when not on court. * No spectating inside the building. * Social distancing of 6’+ must be practiced by anyone on the grounds. * Players should arrive no sooner than 10 minutes before scheduled match time.
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COVID-19 Procedures at The Racket Club
Facility-Related Conditions * Doors are always open to prevent touching, including main entrance and court corridors. * Lockers and showers not available. * Water fountains not available. * Vending machines not available. * Benches and seating areas not available. * Common areas / lounges not available * Hand sanitizer is available at periodic points throughout the building.
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COVID-19 Procedures at The Racket Club
Specific Conditions of Play & Player Reminders * Two numbered balls per player per match; use only assigned balls to serve. * Indoor curtains closed to avoid balls going into other courts. * Players must bring own towel, water, snacks and cooler. * Scoring devices have been removed; players should bring paper/pen to keep score. * No hand shaking; racket bump instead. * Exit as soon as match is over, scores reported, and next match time given. * No congregating at tournament site due to limitations on number of people in the facility at one time.
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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 Sunday, August 9, 2020 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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