NEW INFORMATION !!!!!
SOME OF THE GIRLS 12 MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED AT WESTON HILLS COUNTRY CLUB Address: 2600 Country Club Way, Weston, FL 33332
At this point, we will not modify any draw for players
withdrawing the tournament.
It will be as a Walkover or if we have an alternate on site,
we will be replacing the players at the time of the match.
You can find in your email an attached WAIVER FORM that you must print and
complete and bring it to the club at the check in.
THIS IS MANDATORY!
PLEASE READ ALL THE
TOURNAMENT INFORMATION TAB ALL THE PROTOCOLS
We will be REALLY STRICT with the following ones:
Courts
will not be available for warm up.
Players will be given a 10-minute on-court warm
up.
Options for practice courts are: WESTON
TENNIS CENTER, MARKHAM PARK (Hard courts), EMERALD ESTATES (hard courts). Some
fees and reservations may apply.
ABSOLUTELY NO PLAYERS OR SPECTATORS INSIDE THE CLUB BUILDING.
* The main building will remain closed for players, parents
and coaches. Restrooms are next to court # 21. Players lounge and Pro Shop will
be closed. Limited stringing service will be available.
* Mandatory mask to be used at all times while
at the club, except during matches.
* Please keep the CDC Social Distance at all the
time while on the club’s premises.
* We will strictly enforced the rule about player + 1. That means, only 1 person will
be allowed to be at the club with each player.
* Arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes to your assigned start
time, ready to play and depart immediately after the match is over and you
report the score.
* Bring your own water bottles (enough to last
you through your match/matches), towel, or any other personal equipment,
including hand sanitizer, and store them inside your tennis bag when not in
use. All water fountains are shut down. Water and Gatorade will be available
for purchase at a vending machine located next to court #22 at the restroom
building. .
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IMPORTANT INFO ABOUT PROTOCOLS - WE WILL BE VERY STRICT WITH PLAYER +1 PERSON ONLY INTO THE CLUB.
SAFETY GUIDELINES:
The safety and well-being of players, families and
staff is our top priority, thus we have instituted a number of Safety Protocols
that everyone must follow (details below). There will be no exceptions to the
below rules - thank you for your understanding and cooperation.
DO NOT PLAY:
If you are exhibiting any symptoms of the
coronavirus. According to the CDC, people with COVID-19 have had a wide range
of symptoms reported-ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. These
symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus: fever, cough,
shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, chills, repeated shaking with
chills, muscle pain, headache, sore throat, new loss of taste or smell.
If you have been in contact with someone with
known or suspected COVID-19 in the last 14 days.
· WARM-UP:
Courts will not be available for warm up.
Players will be given a 5-minute on-court warm up.
Options for practice courts are: WESTON
HILLS CC, WESTON TENNIS CENTER, MARKHAM PARK (Hard courts), EMERALD ESTATES
(hard courts). Some fees and reservations may apply.
· WEATHER ISSUES:
If there are any weather issues/delays, please do
not call the club directly, check online on Tennis Link for up-to-the hour
updates. And/or call the Tournament Director at the following cellphone:
954-394-5348
Important!
· Be prepared to play up to 2 rounds per day if
needed. GO IMMEDIATELY TO THE TOURNAMENT
DESK TO REPORT THEIR SCORE AND TO MAKE SURE IT'S ACCURATE. PLEASE NOTE THAT NO
CHANGES WILL BE MADE ONCE THE INITIAL SCORE WAS RECORDED.
REGULAR PROTOCOLS
We have added several new protocols to help make
the tournament safer, by reducing contact and distancing between the staff,
players, spectators, and tournament officials. We need your cooperation and
assistance to follow these protocols. If you have a problem with the protocols,
please withdraw from the tournament. NO EXCEPTIONS WILL BE MADE. Please read
everything thoroughly.
* Arrive at the club no more than 10 minutes
prior to your starting time.
* You will be arriving, not through the main
entrance of the club, but from the tennis facilities side gate.
* Upon your arrival your temperature will be taken
and you will then walk to your assigned court for your match.
* The main building will remain closed for
players, parents and coaches. Restrooms are next to court # 21. Players lounge
and Pro Shop will be closed. Limited stringing service will be available.
* Mandatory mask to be used at all times while at
the club, except during matches. * Please keep the CDC Social Distance at all
the time while on the club’s premises.
* We will strictly enforced the rule about player
+ 1. That means, only 1 person will be allowed to be at the club with each
player.
RECOMMENDATIONS AND PROTOCOLS FOR PLAYERS
* Arrive at the facility no more than 10 minutes
to your assigned start time, ready to play and depart immediately after the
match is over and you report the score.
* Bring your own water bottles (enough to last you
through your match), towel, or any other personal equipment, including hand
sanitizer, and store them inside your tennis bag when not in use. All water
fountains are shut down. Water and Gatorade will be available for purchase at a
vending machine located next to court #22 at the restroom building.
* Bring your own chairs (if possible) and avoid
sharing a bench with your opponent.
* There will be no scorecards available. Clearly
verbalize score at the start of each point, have a note pad to write scores down
in between games or write the score on the clay.
* Maintain safe social distance between players
during the racquet spin at the start of a match, on changeovers, and at all
times off the court arriving and departing.
* Offer an acknowledgment such as a nod, a thumbs
up or a “good match” instead of shaking hands.
LIGHTNING DETECTION SYSTEM
Midtown Athletic Club is equipped with an
automatic ThorGuard Lightning Detection system. 1 LONG Blast means to suspend
play (when lightning is at 6 miles or closer), at that time, when matches are
suspended, players and spectators must go to their cars and wait for a call, 3
SHORT Blasts means all-clear
· ACADEMIES, GROUPS & FAMILIES
If you are playing with a training partner,
academy team or group, please advise the Tournament Director IN ADVANCE so you
can be split up in the draw. Please send an email with the Tournament ID in the
subject line to luis.brest@midtown.com with names. Please note this must be
done BEFORE the DEADLINE.
· REFUND & WITHDRAW
There will be NO REFUND or CREDIT after the
tournament deadline. If you need to WITHDRAW PRIOR TO THE ENTRIES CLOSING,
please use the EDIT REGISTRATION/WITHDRAW button on the TennisLink Tournament
Home Page prior to the DEADLINE.
· PLEASE NOTE IF YOUR CREDIT CARD WAS DECLINED OR YOU
REGISTERED LATE A PAYMENT OF $85.00 MUST BE PAID PRIOR TO YOUR 1ST MATCH.
HOTEL INFORMATION
Residence Inn by Marriott
2605 Weston road, WESTON, Fl 33331
954-659-8585
MPORTANT MESSAGES:
· Tournament desk phone: Luis Brest – 954-394-5348. Email with
any questions to luis.brest@midtown.com
Please report 10 minutes before start time
and be ready to play. It will be a long walk to the tournament desk from
parking lot, please plan your arrival time accordingly.
· Chairs for spectators: we suggest bringing folding chairs.
Racquet stringing will be available onsite:
$20 per racquet with your own string. Please leave the racquets at the front
desk.
NO PETS AND NO SMOKING ALLOWED TO THE CLUB.
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