NC State Tar Heel Qualifier - NC L1 - STA L3

Alternates By Event
RESTAURANTS CLOSE TO HANES PARK
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PICNIC/COLLEGE NIGHT/ SPORTMANSHIP
RAIN DELAY PROCEDURES AND PRACTICE COURTS
DIRECTIONS TO SITES
HOTELS

In the event of rain, each player must report directly to the site indicated on the online draw. This is very important, because the site coordinator will have the most recent updates from tournament headquarters and will be able to provide you with your court assignment.

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please print all information on the tournament before coming because this year we are going "green" and will not be handing out the booklets. all the information is under the report section of this tournament homepage. please check out the rain delay procedures, directions, what hotels to stay in, find practice courts, sportsmanship info, restaurants, college night, free picnic for players, and thanks to all our sponsors! we look forward to having you at the tournament.

It is HIGHLY RECOMMENDED that players check in 30 minutes prior to all scheduled match times. It is the responsibility of each player to obtain his or her match time and court site for every match. This information will be posted on the tournament website. Players are to report directly to the site indicated on the online draw, rain or shine.

for those of you on the alternate list, there are other nc tournaments to play. the procedure is to email the tournament director that you will withdraw from the qualifier wsti1@aol.com. there will be no fees charged to you. then you are able to enter another tournament. may 29-31 mocksville/davie futures 703924509-deadline may 25. may 30-june 1 greene ridge spring l-4-703951809-deadline-may 26.

if you plan to be an onsite alternate, you must register in person at the tournament headquarters (hanes park) with the tournament referee.

All Players must bring a signed Medical Release/Tennis Parent form http://www.nctennis.com/pdffiles/MedicalReleaseForm.pdf to registration or they will not be able to participate in the event. more info

Tournament headquarters, main desk at Hanes Park call 336-724-0666. The phone will be activated on the first day of the tournament, so if you have any questions prior to the tournament, please email us at wsti1@aol.com.

There will be a player party Saturday, MAY 30 at Hanes Park 5:00-6:30 pm. Players, coaches and family members are welcome and it's free.

college night will be saturday, may 30 from 5:30 - 7:00 pm at the ymca in the conference room. this is an opportunity to ask coaches and players questions about college tennis! open to all!

We are aware that school is still in session during the Tar Heel Qualifier. Therefore, the decision as to whether you play on Monday June 8 is yours as long as you follow proper walkover procedures. If you foresee a conflict on Monday June 8, please be proactive and let the tournament referee know

Please click on the following link for Southern Closed information. more info

A final standings list for selection to the Tar Heel Qualifier will be run on May 19. This will include all eligible tournament play up until this date. Look for the Qualifier Selection list in the afternoon of May 19. Selections will be made by May 20.

*Singles draws will be limited to 64 players in each age division. *Selection will be based on a NC standings list run May 19, 2009. *The top 64 (age eligible) applicants will be selected from that list. *A player must enter the Qualifier in the age division he wants to be considered for selection to the Southern Closed. A player may play in only one (1) age division.

Players must meet USTA NORTH CAROLINA, STA, and USTA residency requirements: a. Players must be domiciled in a resident of the State of North Carolina for 30 days preceding the start of the Tar Heel Qualifier. In addition, they shall be citizens of the U.S. resident aliens in possession of a valid alien registration receipt card, or aliens who have resided in the United States continuously for more than one year and are members of the families of persons in the diplomatic or consular corps. b. To make sure all competitors playing in the Tar Heel Qualifier are eligible to compete in the Southern Closed, and possibly the National Championships if chosen, the NCTA will require that all players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the NCTA office for proof of citizenship before play begins in the Tar Heel Qualifier.* A player may submit the information by fax (336-852-7334), email (jane@nctennis.com) or regular mail. A list of those competitors who already have submitted their proof of residency to the STA office will not have to do so to the NCTA office. The list of NC competitors who have already fulfilled that requirement will be posted on the Tar Heel Qualifier website and www.nctennis.com, thus not having to do so again.

(8-game proset) Doubles will be limited to 32 teams with no consolation.The Tournament Committee will NOT assign doubles partners. It is important to put each partners USTA# into TennisLink when registering for doubles. Check online for proper team pairing.

Balls used will be Pro Penn.

All 10’s & 12 parents must view & complete the form more info

You are required to have a copy of your birth certificate/green card on file with the North Carolina Tennis Association by the Qualifier deadline, May 18, 2009. more info