SATURDAY WEATHER/TOURNAMENT UPDATE - POSTED AT 9:30 A.M.
Courts are drying now with the sun out. No match before 12 p.m. Times updated. If another update is needed it will be at 10:30 a.m.
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SATURDAY WEATHER/TOURNAMENT UPDATE - POSTED AT 7:30 A.M.
Courts are wet. All matches rescheduled with no match starting before 10:00 a.m. Next update at 8:30 a.m.
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TOURNAMENT/WEATHER UPDATE - POSTED ON FRIDAY, 8:30 P.M.
There's a chance of overnight rain so I will update you at 7:30 a.m. about Saturday morning weather/court conditions.
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MATCH TIMES
Hi Parents/Players. Have a great Thanksgiving Day tomorrow. Draws are now posted. All matches will be played at Lifetime, 6350 Courtside Dr NW, Peachtree Corners, GA 30092. Practice Courts will be at Hudlow Tennis Center, 2051 Old Rockbridge Rd, Norcross, GA 30071. Hudlow is 3.3 miles from Lifetime.
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HOTEL INFORMATION
The Courtyard Marriott 3209 Holcomb Bridge Rd Norcross, GA30092 770-446-3777
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Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS**
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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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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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK (Please Click Link Below and Read)
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where 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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TOURNAMENT SITE
Lifetime Athletic @ Peachtree Corners 6350Courtside Drive NW Peachtree Corners, GA 30092
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FORMAT OF PLAY
Singles 32 Draw: Full Feed-In Thru the Round of 16. Quarter Finals loser will be put into a separate draw and play for 5th and 6th place. The 7th and 8th playoff will not play. Scoring for Main Draw Singles (16s) is Best 2 of 3 Sets Scoring for Singles Consolation is Best 2 of 3 Sets with a Tiebreak in lieu of a third set.
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Friday, 11/27/20 2 Rounds of Main Draw Singles 1 Round Consolation Singles
Saturday, 11/28/20 2 Rounds of main draw Singles Quarterfinal Playoffs Semifinals
Sunday, 11/29/20 Singles Finals Quarterfinal Playoff Finals 2 Rounds of Consolation
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PRACTICE COURTS (First Come First Serve)
Hudlow Tennis Center, 2051 Old Rockbridge Rd, Norcross, GA 30071. Courts open all day and night on Friday but facility is closed so no lights and it get's dark at around 6 p.m.
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TOURNAMENT BALL
Dunlop Grand Prix Extra Duty
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USTA Player Return to Play Guidelines
- If you do not feel comfortable playing tennis- DO NOT PLAY. Only play if you are comfortable playing. Each person is responsible for his or her own safety during these unknown challenging times. BE SAFE.
- If you are sick with any symptoms at ALL, DO NOT ATTEND OR PLAY A MATCH!
- Players to temporarily refrain from handshakes after the conclusion of matches. In substitution of this, we suggest a light racket tap instead
- People should stay at least six feet apart to maintain social distancing
- We ask only 2 parent/family member per player
- Parents, please spread out as spectators.
- Fill your water up before you come with ice and water.
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Social distancing:
- Arrive at the venue dressed for your match at least 15 minutes before your allotted start time and depart the venue immediately after the match. Do not use the showers. - Players should maintain at least 6 feet between each other and officials - Do not shake hands with players/opponents or have any other physical/close contact before, during or after a match - At changeovers, go around opposite sides of the net - Do not share any equipment or other items (racket, water bottles, food) with teammates or opponents - Exit the facility as soon as your match is completed and scores reported - Follow any other facility guidelines or recommendations
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Observe good hygiene:
- Avoid touching surfaces where possible - Wash/sanitize your hands regularly, including before and after bathroom use, and after touching surfaces - Use hand sanitizer after the completion of the match - Cough into a tissue and discard it immediately - Don’t touch your face - Bring personal hand sanitizer and wipes to the tournament - Sanitize your grip; wipe and disinfect your racquet after play - Do not place personal items on public surfaces. Ex. Towels should be placed on your bag not on the court, fence or net post
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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, November 15, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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