Tournament Reports
Match Schedule Info - Future Match Info
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DRAWS NOW POSTED -- EMAIL TO COME at 12:00 Noon today
Please check your match time and arrive at the club no more than 10 minutes ahead of your match time. You can check in from your car through the Matchapp and you will then receive your court assignment. Enter Rush Copley through the main front door at the far right. Temperature check at the main entrance for player and one spectator you may have. Masks & social distancing required. Proceed straight across the main floor to the tennis desk where you will receive your player supplies and balls. Make sure you have previously registered through the Matchtennisapp.com site before you arrive for your first match! Check your email at 12:00 noon today for a REMINDER list of all other conditions of play and things your need to know... Have a good weekend of play. Thank you!
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(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Check-In **Required for All Players** by July 22 at 9 PM
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.
In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches, and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where the social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT
* When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
* Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message.
* If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.
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MATCH FORMAT and SCORING All Main Draw matches will be the best of three tiebreak sets, using ad scoring, with a 10 pt. Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. All Feed-In Consolation matches will be the best of three tiebreak sets, using no-ad scoring, with a 10 pt. Match Tiebreak in lieu of a third set. Players should be prepared to play up to three (3) matches per day.
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WE CANNOT CONTACT YOU UNLESS YOU PROVIDE US YOUR TELEPHONE NUMBERS AND YOUR EMAIL ADDRESS. The USTA Legal Department has determined that they cannot provide contact information to tournament directors unless the customer provides the contact information during the registration process. If you don't provide an email address and/or telephone number when you register, we will be unable to notify you about changes during the tournament that may affect you.
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SEEDING FOR EACH EVENT The "All Factors" method of seeding per Friend At Court will be used, with the most recent UTR (Universal Tennis Rating) of players as the primary reference for seeding. USTA Midwest Standing lists as well as any recent head-to-head matches of Northern Illinois players will also be reviewed.
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NITA Wants to Hear from YOU! NITA appreciates feedback on any tournament that you attend as a parent or player. Please send your positive comments and constructive criticism (if applicable) directly to NITA using the email feedback@northernillinoistennis.com. Thank you!
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DRAWS AND AWARDS All draws will be a Feed-in Consolation through the quarterfinals, with a 3rd and 4th place playoff. Awards will be given to the winner, finalist, 3rd and 4th place finishers, as well as the winner of the Feed-in Consolation.
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ENTRY FEES MUST BE PAID BEFORE FIRST MATCH. If a credit card payment for registration is DENIED when player selections are made on Monday, July 20th, you must 1) Call the Tennis Desk at Rush Copley and make a payment for $88.65 no later than Tuesday, July 21st. Payment must be confirmed BEFORE THE PLAYER'S FIRST MATCH or the individual will not be allowed to play their first match and will be moved into the feed-in consolation. NO EXCEPTIONS.
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TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE The Tournament Committee will consist of Mike Lange, Jeff Neuman, Dave Briddle, and Pam Delnagro.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 19, 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: 850145720 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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