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UPDATED TOURNAMENT INFORMATION - TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH
Congratulations on participating in the NC Fall Mountain Junior Championships! This will be an exciting weekend of junior tennis in the wonderful mountains of Western North Carolina. The weather forecast is showing Saturday through Monday will be partly cloudy with highs in the upper 60s and lows in the mid 40s. The Asheville/Hendersonville area offers a variety of activities off the court with fantastic restaurants, numerous breweries, hiking, waterfalls and antique shops. There is something for everyone!
Our weekend of junior tennis features two outstanding events: USTA/Southern Level 1A for Boys & Girls 12s and a USTA/Southern Level 4 for Boys and Girls 10s-18s. Below is more information on each event. I highly suggest you read through the information as some things have changed.
All players must register with Match Tennis App before Thursday at midnight. This will be your resource to check-in for matches, receive your court assignments, report your scores after the match and for communication from the tournament. Players who have not checked-in by that time may be withdrawn from the event. Please note that if you have a player in each event, you must register your player for that event. Registration for one event does not register your other player for the other event. You may access the Match Tennis App by clicking your event below:
USTA/Southern Level 1A for BG 12s
USTA/Southern Level 4 for BG10s-18s
The Tournament Committee for the NC Fall Mountain Junior Championships is comprised of: Chair Scott Handback (Tournament Director for the Level 1A event), Jeff Wilson (Tournament Director for the Level 4 event), Dottie Mattern (Referee for the Level 1A event), Tracey Horton (Referee for the Level 4 event) and Teresa Boylan (USTA/North Carolina Director for Competition and Education). The tournament committee will be set up in a command center at Asheville Racquet Club South. We will have a Site Referee and officials at each of the sites.
We will provide awards for both events as follows:
USTA/Southern Level 1A for BG 12s
Champion, Finalist, 3rd Place, 4th Place, 5th Place & 6th Place
Sportsmanship Award for Boys
Sportsmanship Award for Girls
USTA/Southern Level 4 for BG10s-18s
Champion, Finalist, 3rd Place & 4th Place
* Any draw that uses a round robin format will only provide an award to the Champion
Sportsmanship Award for Boys
Sportsmanship Award for Girls
All awards will be located at the Tournament Headquarters at Asheville Racquet Club South. Please stop by to pick up your award after play.
Per USTA/Southern policies, there will NOT be scoring devices on the courts. It is suggested that players bring their own scoring devices if necessary.
There will not be practice courts on site during the tournament, even before 8am matches as workers will be preparing the courts for play for the day. However there are numerous practice courts located throughout the area and are listed below:
Asheville Area Courts
* Aston Park (12 Clay Courts) 10am-4pm 338 Hilliard Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801 First-come, first-serve (use reservemycourt.com to book a court)
* Weaver Park (2 Hard Courts) TBD 426 Merrimon Avenue, Asheville, NC 28804
* Montford Park (2 Hard Courts) TBD 345 Montford Avenue, Asheville, NC 28801
* Malvern Hills Park (2 Hard Courts) TBD 75 Rumbough Place, Asheville, NC 28806
* Kenilworth Park (2 Hard Courts) TBD 79 Wyoming Road, Asheville, NC 28803
* Murphy-Oakley Park (3 Hard Courts) TBD 715 Fairview Road, Asheville, NC 28803
* TC Robeson High School (6 Hard Courts) TBD 90 Springside Road, Asheville, 28803
Hendersonville/Brevard Area Courts
* Mills River Park (2 Hard Courts) TBD 124 Town Center Drive, Mills River, NC 28759
* Jackson Park (8 Hard Courts) TBD 640 Glover Street, Hendersonville, NC 28792
* Silvermont Park (3 Hard Courts) TBD 364 E. Main Street, Brevard, NC 28712
* Brevard College (12 Hard Courts) TBD 1 Brevard College Drive, Brevard, NC 28712
Please note that we are unsure in Brevard College’s Tennis Facility will be open for practice.
When a player checks in on Match Tennis App, they will receive a court assignment when their court is ready. Players will then have five minutes to be on court ready to play. If a player checks-in less than five minutes prior to their schedule match time, then they will not receive the five minutes to get to court before lateness penalties will be applied (see below).
Lateness penalties will be enforced. Players should be at their playing site and check-in on the Match Tennis App 15 minutes prior to their match time. Lateness penalties will be based on the time that the player arrives at their court and ready to play, NOT when they check-in on Match Tennis App. If a player checks in on the Match Tennis App at 9:57 for a 10am scheduled match, but does not arrive to their court until 10:03, they will be penalized for lateness, even though they checked in on the app before their match time.
All scores for matches should be entered into Match Tennis App before leaving the court. To enter your score, please click the link that was sent with your court assignment.
Any withdrawals before or during the event or retirements during a match must send an email to info@carolina10s.com with the reason for the withdrawal or retirement.
Cell phone service in the mountains is very spotty (especially at the Brevard site). Please make sure you have reception at your playing site and ARRIVE EARLY IN CASE YOU DO HAVE CONNECTION ISSUES.
If you have issues with Match Tennis App, please hit the GREEN CIRCLE on the app to chat directly with a technical support specialist at MTA. Site Directors and Tournament Committee members do not have the technical knowledge to assist you.
Technical issues in using Match Tennis App are NOT a reason for players and their guests to NOT use the app for check-in, court assignments and score reporting. If you do not have cell service at your playing site and are unable to use the app, you may call or send a text to 828-406-7383 (at least 15 minutes prior to your match time) so we can find a way to address the situation. Communication received within 15 minutes of your match time will not be able to be handled before the match is called to court.
USTA/Southern Level 1A for BG 12s
All matches will begin on Saturday and continue through Monday. Players will play two matches per day. The draw format is a 64-draw with a feed-in consolation through the round of 16. Losers of the Quarterfinals will play in a Quarterfinal Playoff for 5th and 6th place. We will also have a 3rd and 4th place playoff match. The consolation draw will NOT be played to completion. Players will play the best 2-of-3 FULL TIEBREAK SETS for all main draw matches with regular scoring and will play the best 2-of-3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreaker in lieu of a full third set with regular scoring for all consolation matches (including playoff matches).
We will have a Chair Umpire for the Semifinals and Finals of each draw.
Although we do not expect any inclement weather, the scoring format could be changed in the case of rain.
All matches will be scheduled for Asheville Racquet Club South, ARC-Crowne Plaza and Country Club of Asheville (Saturday only) on clay courts. Match times will be at 8am, 10am, noon and 2pm each day. Match times could be later based on the pace of play during the day.
Due to North Carolina’s Executive Order and the policies of USTA/Southern and USTA/North Carolina in response to the executive order, there are certain policies ALL PLAYERS and PARENTS must observe while at the facilities for the event:
* Players must bring their own chair and set their chair up at the specified location on each court (Player A or Player B. Player A is the player on the top line of the match on the drawsheet and Player B is on the bottom line of the match on the drawsheet). Players may not use any chairs or benches that are on the courts, including gazebos or shaded seating areas.
* Water and ice will not be provided for players or parents at the event.
* Players are limited to TWO GUESTS on the grounds at the facility during the match. The NC Executive Order limits the number of spectators to a total of 50 for youth sports activities. Based on the number of courts at our facilities, we are limiting the number of guests to TWO to remain consistent at all sites.
* Players must wear masks at all times when not on the court for a match. Their guests must wear masks at all times when at the facility (USTA/Southern policy).
* Players and their guests are asked to remain in the parking lot or in their car upon arrival at sites and until their match is called. Players and their guests must leave the facility within 5 minutes of the completion of their match.
* Players and their guests are not allowed inside the buildings at the locations, except to use the bathroom.
These policies and procedures are to ensure that each facility is adhering to the regulations as stipulated by USTA/Southern, USTA/North Carolina and the State of North Carolina. Any player or their guest that is in violation of these policies and procedures will receive a warning first. Any further violations could result in players receiving a code violation or being suspended from the event.
The facilities hosting this event have graciously allowed the tournament to be played. Please respect their policies and procedures while at their locations.
There will be a stringer and athletic trainer located at Asheville Racquet Club South throughout the tournament. Racquet stringing will have a two-hour turnaround time. The athletic trainer is available for unplanned injuries, but will also take appointments scheduled in advance for treatment. If you are in need of the services of either, please call 828-406-7383 to make arrangements. DO NOT just show up at the facility.
USTA/Southern Level 4 for BG 10s-18s
All matches will begin on Saturday and continue through Sunday. Players will play two matches per day. The draw format is a 16-draw with a feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals. We will have a 3rd and 4th place playoff match. The consolation draw will NOT be played to completion. Players will play the best 2-of-3 tiebreak sets with a match tiebreaker in lieu of a full third set with regular scoring for all matches.
Although we do not expect any inclement weather, the scoring format could be changed in the case of rain.
All matches will be scheduled for Hendersonville Racquet Club and Brevard Racquet Club on clay courts. Match times will be at 8am, 10am, noon, 2pm and 4pm each day. Match times could be later based on the pace of play during the day.
Due to North Carolina’s Executive Order and the policies of USTA/Southern and USTA/North Carolina in response to the executive order, there are certain policies ALL PLAYERS and PARENTS must observe while at the facilities for the event:
* Players must bring their own chair and set their chair up at the specified location on each court (Player A or Player B. Player A is the player on the top line of the match on the drawsheet and Player B is on the bottom line of the match on the drawsheet). Players may not use any chairs or benches that are on the courts, including gazebos or shaded seating areas.
* Water and ice will not be provided for players or parents at the event.
* Players are limited to TWO GUESTS on the grounds at the facility during the match. The NC Executive Order limits the number of spectators to a total of 50 for youth sports activities. Based on the number of courts at our facilities, we are limiting the number of guests to TWO to remain consistent at all sites.
* Players must wear masks at all times when not on the court for a match. Their guests must wear masks at all times when at the facility (USTA/Southern policy).
* Players and their guests are asked to remain in the parking lot or in their car upon arrival at sites and until their match is called. Players and their guests must leave the facility within 5 minutes of the completion of their match.
* Players and their guests are not allowed inside the buildings at the locations, except to use the bathroom.
These policies and procedures are to ensure that each facility is adhering to the regulations as stipulated by USTA/Southern, USTA/North Carolina and the State of North Carolina. Any player or their guest that is in violation of these policies and procedures will receive a warning first. Any further violations could result in players receiving a code violation or being suspended from the event.
The facilities hosting this event have graciously allowed the tournament to be played. Please respect their policies and procedures while at their locations.
There will be a stringer and athletic trainer located at Asheville Racquet Club South throughout the tournament. Racquet stringing will have a two-hour turnaround time. The athletic trainer is available for unplanned injuries, but will also take appointments scheduled in advance for treatment. If you are in need of the services of either, please call 828-406-7383 to make arrangements. DO NOT just show up at the facility.
We look forward to seeing each of you this weekend.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact us at info@carolina10s.com before the tournament.
You can also reach the Tournament Committee during the tournament by calling or texting (preferred) 828-406-7383.
Travel safe and have a great weekend of competition!
Thanks!
Scott
Scott Handback
Tournament Committee Chair
NC Fall Mountain Junior Championships
USTA/Southern Level 1A for BG 12s
USTA/Southern Level 4 for BG10s-18s
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TOURNAMENT PROTOCOLS & PROCEDURES
As a USTA/North Carolina Level 3 and USTA/Southern Level 4 event, we will follow all policies established by USTA/North Carolina related to the operation of the tournament. WE WILL ALSO FOLLOW ALL USTA/NORTH CAROLINA PROTOCOLS RELATED TO DEALING WITH THE CORONA VIRUS. Details of the Corona Virus Protocols are posted below and will also be emailed to all participants once player selection has been completed.
We are also hosting a USTA/Southern Level 1A event for all age divisions Boys 12s and Girls 12s in Asheville the same weekend (Tournament ID 700130820). Matches will be played on Saturday thru Monday at ARC/Crowne Plaza, Asheville Racquet Club South and Country Club of Asheville (Saturday only).
IMPORTANT TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
All Players and Parents MUST Know this Information!
While the tournament is taking many precautions to ensure the safety of all players and parents who are participating, ALL PLAYERS AND PARENTS MUST TAKE PERSONAL RESPONSIBILITY for their own safety while attending the event. The regulations below are to ensure that the tournament is doing everything it can to provide a safe competitive environment. The Tournament Staff would like to thank each of you for your questions and patience as we try to provide a quality tournament experience for each of you in the pandemic world. We ask that you comply with the rules and regulation we have laid out for the safety of everyone involved. The rules are in effect at each of the sites and will be enforced by Tournament Staff and USTA Officials.
All players and parents must follow the directions given to participate in this tournament. To ensure public safety during the COVID pandemic, all players and parents MUST follow the regulations listed or directions given by tournament officials or staff. Any player or parent that does not follow the protocols set forth below could receive a code violation or the player could be removed from the tournament and asked to leave the premises.
Hendersonville Racquet Club, 88 Oak Creek Lane, Hendersonville, NC 28739
Brevard Racquet Club, 1325 North Country Club Road, Brevard, NC 28712
All matches will be played by The Code for unofficiated matches. Officials will be available at each site.
Players must be ON SITE prior to checking in through the Match Tennis App. Violations of this protocol will be penalized. All players must remain on site once checking in through Match Tennis App.
One can of balls will be available for use for each match. Site Officials and staff will place the balls on each court at the net prior to play. Players may request a second can when they check in for their match by texting their name and match site to 828-406-7383.
Although courts may be “open” between matches. Players are NOT to use the courts for warm-up. Practice courts will NOT be available at any of the tournament facilities for practice or warm-up. There are other park and recreation facilities in the Asheville area for warm-up on a first-come, first serve basis. More information will be given prior to the tournament.
Once a player is assigned to a court for a match, the player MAY NOT LEAVE THE COURT FOR ANY REASON. If the player needs to use the bathroom or has another issue, they should remain on the court and RAISE THEIR RACQUET so that the USTA Officials can see them and come assist them. Players who leave the court prior to obtaining permission will be issued a Code Violation for Unsportsmanlike Conduct.
Bathroom breaks will be allowed based on the circumstances. Efforts by players to use a bathroom break to change the flow of the match will NOT be tolerated. Any bathroom breaks should be taken at the end of a set or on a changeover. Bathroom break requests at the end of a set where the official or Site Director feels that the player is trying to change the flow of the match may not be granted until the set is completed.
Please feel free to email any other questions to the Tournament Director at info@carolina10S.com
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