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* * * PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING IMPORTANT INFORMATION * * *
PENALTIES FOR LATENESS WILL BE ENFORCED.
You MUST arrive by official match time to avoid penalties as per USTA rules (see Friend at Court, Table 16 Penalties for Lateness).
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* * * Due to Covid-19 restrictions, we have implemented the following: * * *
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ALL PLAYERS ARE ASKED TO HAVE ONLY ONE GUEST IN THE VIEWING AREAS INCLUDING THE LOBBY and FACE MASKS ARE REQUIRED THROUGHOUT THE CLUB
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Matches will be scheduled at greater intervals. I apologize for the greater gaps between matches this will cause.
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We have instituted a minimal touching and minimal observers policy.
Players are expected to follow the USTA Play Tennis Safely Guidelines posted at the Tournament Desk and can be found at: https://www.usta.com/content/dam/usta/2020-pdfs/USTA_COVID19_PlayingTennisSafely-Flyer.pdf
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All individuals must stop and use the temperature scanner upon entry. Anyone registering a temperature of 100.4 degrees or higher will not be allowed into the club.
Towel service has been suspended. Locker rooms are available for changing and restroom purposes only. Showers, steam rooms, and saunas remain closed. Drinking fountains are not available. Water and drinks are available for purchase from the vending machine.
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Players should exercise patience and observe social distancing when using the staircase. Social distancing should also be observed when placing gear in the club and on the court.
It is recommended that players wash their hands before and after a match. Antibacterial wipes and hand sanitizer are available on court and in common areas.
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Please arrive 10 minutes prior to scheduled matches and check in at the tournament desk. Those checked in first, go on court first. We will start early if courts and players are available!
You MUST arrive by official match time to avoid penalties as per USTA rules (see Friend at Court, Table 16 Penalties for Lateness).
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Once players have reported scores and have been advised of their next match time, they should not linger in the lobby or viewing area.
Scores will be recorded immediately and next match time updated online.
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NO REFUNDS ONCE DRAW IS PUBLISHED.
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There will be no practice courts available during the tournament.
Courts may be available for purchase before or after the scheduled hours of the tournament. Call the club for availability. Regular rental fees apply.
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The Back Court Restaurant will be open Friday and Saturday!!! Some tables may be reserved for customers.
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PARENTS & PLAYERS!! PLEASE SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW TOURNAMENT
COMMUNICATION FOR UP-TO-THE-MINUTE COMMUNICATIONS REGARDING THIS
EVENT!
Limited draw. Main draw will be 2 out of 3 sets, with tie-break in
lieu of third set. This tournament is a SEM District Level 4,
Midwest Section Level 4.
SOUTHEAST MICHIGAN DOES NOT ALLOW JUNIOR TOURNAMENT ENTRIES AFTER
THE TENNISLINK DEADLINE. All competitors (phone in, mail in and
tennislink) MUST show up on TennisLink at the time of deadline. If
you are aware of a Southeast Michigan Tournament adding players
after the TennisLink deadline, please notify the District Office
immediately (email: tennis@semich-usta.com or call 1-734-421-1025).
Exceptions to this rule are Novice Tournaments or any division with
three (3) or less entrants after deadline.
PLAYERS WHO TURN 10 YEARS OLD WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY PROMOTED TO
GREEN BALL PLAY ON THE 1st DAY OF THE MONTH OF THEIR 10th
BIRTHDAY.
PLAYERS UNDER 10 YEARS OF AGE: All players under 10 years of age
must advance to Green Dot (10 & Under Division) through Youth
Progression play.
PLAYERS UNDER 11 YEARS OF AGE: All players under 11 years of age
must advanced to Yellow Ball (12 & Under Division) through
Youth Progression play. For complete details on Youth Progression,
visit:
http://www.semich.usta.com/10U_tennis/earned_advancement_for_the_10__under_player/
Player Reminders:
1) When either tournament entry closes, a player may not be entered
in two or more sanctioned tournaments if any part of the
tournaments overlap, unless all Tournament Committees/Directors
understand the situation and agree in writing. Written approval
from both Tournament Committees/Directors must be received in the
District Office prior to the deadline of either tournament. This
information can be sent via fax, mail or email; however, it is the
parent/legal guardian's responsibility that the District Office
receives such written notice to ensure suspension points are not
issued.
2) All players are expected to play and complete all scheduled
matches during a tournament. A player shall not withdraw from an
event (whether during the course of a match or before the start of
a match in any round). All players withdrawing from a tournament
after the tournament entry deadline FOR ANY REASON will be subject
to suspension points. Withdrawing players will receive 2 suspension
points - defaulting players will receive 5 suspension points.
FAILURE TO ADHERE TO THESE RULES MAY RESULT IN SUSPENSION
POINTS.
(Refer to the "Juniors" tab on the Southeast Michigan District
website for more information on Code Violations and Suspension
Points - www.semich.usta.com)
Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Monday, October 12, 2020 6:00:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 850182520 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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