Open Level 6 BG12-18 (220pts) OUTDOOR David LeMair

**For this weekend's event, BG12 and BG16 draws will be limited to 8 players per event. BG14 and BG18 will be draws of at least 20, or more depending on number of signups in each event. Players will be selected based on MAS standings from the top down - i.e. the top 8 ranked or 20 ranked players will be accepted.


*Match format will be best two out of three short sets (sets to 4, tiebreaker at 4-4) with no add scoring and a tiebreaker to 7 as the third set.


*Players will be scheduled for at least two matches.

*This tournament is OUTDOORS. We will start as early as 8 AM and matches may start as late as 8 PM for 12/14 and 9:30 PM for 16/18. Keep in mind that not everyone can play mid day - this means you may be playing at 8 AM in temperatures in the 30's.

Please Be On Time!

Players should check in and be ready to play (warmed up, stretched, and been to the restroom) at least 15 minutes before the match start time.
If a court is open, we will get the match started asap in order to avoid any delays later in the day!

Important Information:

Tournament Notes are VERY important, please be sure to read them thoroughly! New Notes may be posted throughout the week and weekend, please check tournament website for new notes, as well as confirm start times of next match on the draw, well before your coming match!

Directions To Tournament Site:

Jefferson Park (JEFF): 7900 Lee Highway Falls Church VA 22042 Notes: Once you get to the park, go left at the mini golf to get to the tennis courts. If you need to use the restroom, go right at the mini golf to the main golf center. Restrooms are in the front door to the right. From the South: Take 495 towards Tysons (West). Take Exit 50B, Route 50/Arlington Blvd East. Keep right to take the Fairview Park ramp. Take left onto Fairview Park Drive. Take Fairview Park through traffic light at Lee Highway and turn left into Jefferson Park. From the North: Take 495 to Exit 50A, Route 50/Arlington Blvd West. Merge onto Gallows Road towards Lee Hwy/Route 29. Take Gallows Road 4 to 5 traffic lights, make a right onto Lee Highway. At fourth light, make a left. Turn left into Jefferson Park.

Rain Policy:

If it rains and matches have not yet begun for the day, matches may need to be delayed by one or more hours, or even cancelled for the day. If this happens, an update will be posted on the tournament homepage at least one hour before the time for the first matches of the day. If it rains and matches are already being played, players will be called off the courts. Tournament director will take scores and tell players when to return to finish matches. An update will then be posted on the tournament homepage. Please continue to check the tournament homepage. If you cannot get online or aren't sure, please contact Teresa at teresalemair@aol.com or via call or text at 703-862-8702.

If there is rain on a tournament weekend, match formats may be shortened, consolations may be cancelled, worst case tournament may be considered complete.

Policy Regarding Refunds/Credits:

Players are able to withdraw online anytime before the deadline by editing their own registration via the tournament homepage. After the tournament deadline, no refunds or credits will be issued if a player is unable to play. If there is a rainout and an event is not played at all, a credit may be issued for a future outdoor David LeMair Tennis Tournament (to be chosen by player) within a certain time frame.

Waiver of Liability

Players and families of players selected for this tournament hereby release David LeMair Tennis and entire staff from any and all loss, claim, damages, injuries or liability that may arise from the player's participation in this event. The players and families accept full responsibility for their use of any and all apparatus, facility privileges or services whatsoever, and shall hold David LeMair Tennis and its staff harmless against any such claims.

Match Schedule

Depending on the number of applicants and which event a player is participating in, match play may begin as early as 8 AM each morning and last matches can be scheduled to go on as late as 8 PM for 12/14 and 9 PM for 16/18.

MAS Regulations and Ranking Points This tournament operates in accordance with the rules and guidelines listed in USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations and USTA Friend at Court. By registering for this event, players and parents are agreeing to be familiar with and abide by all aspects of the MAS Regulations to include meeting sportsmanship expectations, all aspects of fair play, and respecting the game of tennis.

MAS L7, L6 & L5 EVENT REFUNDS Member organizations are not required to refund players for tournaments affected by inclement weather. Per MAS regulations, in the event of inclement weather a tournament may utilize a shortened format in order to play the tournament to completion. If the tournament cannot be played, it is the MAS recommendation that players be offered a credit to a future tournament hosted by the same organization. However, this is only a recommendation and not a policy. Each member organization shall post their refund policy on the tournament homepage.

MAS Tournament Questions
Please email: tournaments@mas.usta.com

COVID-19 Information:


A player who has been exposed to or diagnosed with COVID-19 in the time between player selection and the first scheduled match, may request a refund or credit up to 50% of the entry fee not including Tennislink Fee. The request must be in writing, at least 12 hours in advance of the first scheduled match of the tournament and must include specific reference to a confirmed exposure or diagnosis.

MATCH FORMATS


Main draw and consolation matches will be best two out of three short sets. Short sets are sets to 4 games, tiebreaker at 4-4 (tiebreaker is first to 7 win by 2 points). If players split sets, a tiebreaker (to 7) is played in lieu of a third set. No add scoring will be used.