THIS TOURNAMENT IS ONLY FOR PLAYERS WHO RESIDE IN EMS REGION 9 - LAKE AND McHENRY COUNTIES
Following State of Illinois Guidelines, The Racket Club is only allowed to host players from Region 9, Lake or McHenry Counties. If you do not live in one of these counties, please do not sign up for this event as you will not be selected to play. See link with Regional Map. more info
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USTA TOURNAMENTS IN ILLINOIS/STATE OF ILLINOIS DIRECTIVES
On July 29, Governor Pritzker of Illinois issued a directive on youth sports that aims to minimize the risk of the spread of Covid-19 by limiting gatherings at youth sport events and interactions of players from different Emergency Medical Services (EMS) regions. Even though tennis is identified as a low-risk activity, the State feels that certain types of events include a heightened risk of exposure due to the involvement of many more participants, family members and spectators. As such, in order for USTA to host junior tournaments in Illinois, USTA will be following strict Covid-19 safety protocols and making selections of players based on EMS region. more info
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Matches on Friday may begin as early as 6 pm and finish up by
9:30 pm. Click on the "Draws" tab to see start times. Everyone gets
as many matches as possible with Round Robin format (30-minute
timed rounds). Every participant receives a commemorative
t-shirt.
Draws limited to 8 players. Selection Process for Single day
Showdown: If a club has stated draw limitations or can
only accommodate a limited number of players, a
REVERSE SELECTION PROCESS must be used to assure that
the less experienced tournament players are included in the
selections first. Players must be selected in the following
order:
a. Players who are actually in the age division, from lowest
points to the highest points in that division
b. Players who are from a younger age division, from lowest
points highest points in their own division
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 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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Single Day Showdown - Level 5: These tournaments are non elimination format, with timed matches or other short formats. USTA membership not required to enter. Entry level events are for players with minimal tournament experience.
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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, October 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: 850098720 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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