Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ (16_18)

Thank you for playing in the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ 16-18s! We truly enjoyed your participation in this event. Final results are posted and have been reported to local DFW newspapers. Good luck the rest of the year!

Congratulations to Kerry Wiegand (G16A Singles, G16B Doubles) of San Antonio for winning the Nancy Jeffet Sportsmanship award, and to Caroline Turner (G16A Singles G16A Doubles), of Dallas for being selected to receive the ATC Girls' Sportsmanship Award. Kerry and Caroline both showed outstanding sportsmanship on and off the court, with regard to their attitude toward their own game, their opponents, interaction with other players off the court and to tournament staff and officials. Kerry and her partner, Delaney Schroeder (Abilene), won the G16B Doubles, and Caroline and her partner, Elaina Muller (Dallas), won the G16A Doubles. Caroline also won the Silver medal in G16A. Congratulations Kerry and Caroline!

Congratulations to Aaron Chaffee (B18A Singles, B18A Doubles) of Frisco for winning the Clarence Mabry Sportsmanship award, and to Frederik Strabo (B16C Singles, B16C Red Doubles) of Austin for being selected to receive the ATC Boys' Sportsmanship Award. Aaron and Frederik showed great personality on and off the court, they were interactive with other players off the court, and they were respectful with tournament staff. Aaron was a Semi-Finalist in both B18A Singles and Doubles (partner Charlie Shin, Austin), and Frederik won the B16C Singles and B16C Red Doubles (partner Rob Steinwedell, Austin). Congratulations to Aaron and Frederik!

Sunday results have been posted. Good luck Monday!

Saturday results have been posted. Good luck Sunday!

Draws for this tournament have now been posted. Please check status of your match regularly for updates due to withdrawals.

• Draws indicate match day, location and time of matches.
• Check site abbreviations carefully (see below). Changing sites may be necessary between rounds.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 12:00pm on Friday, August 13.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals Friday afternoon or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 12:00pm on Friday), please be considerate of opponents, and notify ATC in writing AND via phone, as email may not be read timely late on Friday or once the tournament begins.

• Players must check in with the site directors at scheduled first-match sites 15-30 minutes prior to the scheduled match times.
• Players do NOT need to come to Arlington Tennis Center before they play their first match unless they are scheduled to play their first match at ATC. Site directors will have player gifts at match sites for first round
• There is no grace period for lateness. Do not be late!
• When players check in for their first match, they should give the site director a cell phone number at which they can be reached during the tournament (e.g., parent).
• Remember, players must check themselves in for matches (not parents, coaches, etc.).

Print and complete the USTA Texas Participant Consent Form, and bring it with you to your first match! This signed form is required, and you must turn it in to the site director before you can participate in the tournament. For minors, the form must be signed by a parent or guardian. No modification of the form is allowed. Thanks for your cooperation!

Site abbreviation / information is listed below. For your convenience, the locations include hyperlinks, and the addresses are also listed on the area map. All sites are within 20 miles/30 minutes of Arlington Tennis Center.

After draws are posted, check sites carefully! Some draws have a few first and second round matches scheduled at a location different from the majority of the other first and second round matches.

• *ATC*=Arlington Tennis Center, Headquarters
• ArlHS=Arlington High School
• KieTC=Kiest Tennis Center
• LamHS=Lamar High School
• MarHS=Martin High School
• McLTC=McLeland Tennis Center
• T C U=Texas Christian University/Bayard H. Friedman Tennis Center
• UTArl=University of Texas at Arlington (suggest aerial view to locate tennis courts)

• Warm-up courts will NOT be available at match locations once matches begin each day.
• Courts will not be open at sites before 7:30 AM each day.
• Never assume that because a court is free momentarily that it is available for you to warm up.
• See Area Tennis Map for locations and addresses for matches and area warm-up courts.

• Format for B&G 16-18s Main Draw Singles is best of three regular, tie-break sets, regular scoring, in the main draw.
• Consolation is regular scoring and uses 10-point tie-breaks in lieu of third set.
• First Match Loser Consolation is required for Singles.
• Formats for B&G 16-18s Doubles are 8-game prosets, regular scoring, with a regular set tie-break at eight-all.
• Doubles are Single Elimination.
• Formats (and schedule) may be adjusted by the Referee due to the heat index or rain delays. However, a decision may not be made prior to the tournament.

• Singles will begin Saturday morning, not before 8:00 AM.
• Singles will continue through Monday for draws of 32 or 64. Smaller singles draws may be completed on Sunday.
• Main draw in singles will have two rounds scheduled Saturday, and consolation will have one round Saturday.
• Due to the heat expected during this tournament, consolation will play no more than two rounds per day. That schedule means that consolation will follow the same schedule as the main draw. For draws of 32, the consolation finals will also be played on Monday. For draws of 64, both the consolation semi-finals and finals will be played on Monday.
• Note: The Referee may elect to have both Main draw and Consolation play 10-pt tie-breaks in lieu of third set on Saturday and Sunday if the heat index is an issue. A decision may not be made prior to the tournament.
• Doubles will begin Saturday evening and continue through Sunday, if necessary.
• Doubles may have up to two rounds played Saturday and Sunday (if needed).
• All Doubles will conclude on Sunday.

• WITHDRAWALS AFTER THE DEADLINE MUST BE MADE IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO ATC@ARLINGTONTX.GOV, with a valid reason specified.
• Include name, age division and draw (e.g., A, B, C) and indicate if the withdrawal is for Singles, Doubles or both.
• Players may withdraw from Singles or Doubles only, and still play in the other event. However, players must be very clear in the email communication that they are withdrawing from Singles, Doubles, or both.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 12:00pm on Friday, August 13.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals Friday afternoon or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 12:00pm on Friday), please be considerate of opponents and notify ATC in writing AND via phone, as email may not be read "instantly" late on Friday or once the tournament begins.
• Refunds will not be made for withdrawals seven days or less before the start of the tournament.
• Players who withdraw once the tournament begins must speak with the Referee at the main site. Do not leave a message with the customer service representatives who answer the phone. Players must follow up with an email to ATC, atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163
• Remember to list your email and cell phone numbers when you enter the tournament!

• August SCMZ Only: Players will receive no penalty points for withdrawing from this SCMZ because of the National Championship.
• In order to receive no penalty points, players must email jrrankings@texas.usta.com with their National Championship registration confirmation number, name and age division played.
• Players who are in the National Championship are still responsible for notification to the tournament director at atc@arlingtontx.gov if they are planning to withdraw due to the date conflict. Email notification to USTA Texas may not reach the tournament (or opponent) timely.

Seeding for this tournament has been completed.

• Withdrawing players will remain in the draw and listed as withdrawals.
• Reminder that seeds #5-8 will be alpha seeded as #5 seeds, and seeds #9-16 will be alpha seeded as #9 seeds.
• Draws will be posted by Tuesday morning, August 10.

Draw splits have been completed and are now posted. Seeds will be posted by Friday morning, August 6. As a reminder, USTA Texas Competitive provides the information for draw splits and seeding for SCMZs.

The deadline for this tournament has passed. No late entries will be accepted. Good luck in your next event!

Doubles players who do not have partners secured by 5PM Monday, June 26, will be removed from the doubles draws.

Draw splits will be posted by Tuesday morning, August 3.

Welcome to the USTA Texas SCMZ 16-18s at Arlington Tennis Center. ATC is a public facility featuring 20 outdoor lighted tennis courts and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about ATC or the tournament, please contact us at 817-459-6163 or via email: atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!

• Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is a newly renovated hotel located just six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark features dozens of amenities, including free FULL breakfast for our tournament players, FREE wireless Internet in the lobby and FREE high-speed Internet in the rooms, INDOOR and OUTDOOR pools, laundry facilities, spacious rooms and location, location, location! Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark is in the heart of the Entertainment District, across the street from the Texas Rangers Ballpark, blocks from Cowboy Stadium, and less than six miles from Arlington Tennis Center. Call the hotel directly at 817-277-2774 to book your rooms, or visit Courtyard Marriott by the Ballpark to make your reservations on-line.
  Note: to receive special pricing and free full breakfast, guests MUST use the codes when making reservations: ATCATCA for King rooms (with fold-out couch), $109 ATCATCB for Queen/Queen rooms, $119
• Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall is located just two miles from Arlington Tennis Center and across the street from The Parks at Arlington and just blocks from Arlington Highlands. With easy access and too many amenities to list, Holiday Inn Express I-20-Parks Mall is another great hotel option conveniently located near Arlington Tennis Center.
  Call Holiday Inn Express I-20/Parks Mall directly at 877 834 3613 to make reservations, and be sure to tell them you are with Arlington Tennis Center to receive special pricing: $89 for regular rooms, and $109 for suites.
• For additional hotels, visit Arlington Visitor Information. Arlington has hotel options in every price range and amenity, from no-frills economy to full-service. Book through this link for special discounts. Come stay with us!

• Before you enter the tournament, PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA Membership Information. Your USTA membership info is the official data downloaded and used by the tournament staff.
• Junior players should also enter email addresses for each tournament entered, as tournament directors no longer have access to junior players' email or phone numbers unless the information is listed for a specific tournament. It is very important that you include email and cell phone information.

• This tournament is for qualified Texas Super Championship resident junior players and approved out-of-section players ONLY.
• Out-of-Section applications must be submitted to the Section office 2 weeks prior to the entry deadline.
• Approved out-of-section players must register for the tournament before entry deadline.
• To be eligible to play in this event, players must be qualified in the appropriate age and gender divisions in Super Championship junior tennis in Texas.
• Super Championship players may play up in Super Championship major zones.
• Players must compete in the same age division in Singles and Doubles.
• Players may compete in only one Singles and one Doubles event.
• In Doubles, at least one member of each Doubles team must be qualified in Super Championship (and be age eligible).
• ZAT and Championship players may not play in Super Championship major zones.
• Players may register for only one SCMZ each month.

• This tournament accepts on-line registration only. No mailed, faxed, phoned, in person or emailed entries will be accepted.
• The fee for this tournament is a $45 flat fee. Separate fees are not charged for Singles and Doubles. TennisLink will charge an additional, non-refundable administrative fee of approximately $3 per event.
• Players will receive a confirmation at the end of their on-line registration process.
• All issues with on-line registration should be directed to linkteam@usta.com.

Please print the USTA Texas Participant Consent Form and bring with you to your first match. This signed form is now required, and you must turn it in to the site director before you can participate in the tournament. For minors, the form must be signed by a parent or guardian. No modification of the form is allowed. Thanks for your cooperation!

• Applicants are players who register for the tournament. Competitors are players who will play in the tournament.
• Players who enter on-line will appear on the list of Applicants.
• Prior to the deadline, the Applicants list is the most up to date list of players.
• If you do not see your name on the Applicants list within a few minutes after your on-line entry is complete, and you have a confirmation number, contact LinkTeam@usta.com.
• After the deadline (within 12 hours), the Competitor list will reflect all players who are entered in the tournament.
• IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE APPLICANT LIST, BUT YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME ON THE COMPETITOR LIST BY NOON ON MONDAY, JULY 26, EMAIL ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER, atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• The Competitor list may be updated if players are removed from the tournament (e.g., ineligible).
• If you withdraw before the deadline, your name should be removed from the Applicants list. If you withdraw before the deadline, and your name is still on the Applicants list, contact LinkTeam@usta.com.
• If you withdraw after the deadline (and before draws are completed), your name WILL STILL APPEAR on the Applicants list. We cannot remove your name from the Applicants list after the deadline. However, your name should NOT appear on the Competitor list if you withdraw before the draws are completed.
• If you withdraw after the draws are completed, your name will not be removed from the Competitor list.

The deadline is firm. No late entries will be accepted. SCMZs do not have waiting lists, and substitutions are not allowed in Singles.

• Withdrawals before the deadline should be done through the on-line registration system by editing registration. No penalties are assessed if withdrawals are done before the deadline.
• Penalties will be assessed automatically regarding withdrawals after the deadline. See Junior Know the Rules.
• WITHDRAWALS AFTER THE DEADLINE MUST BE MADE IN WRITING VIA EMAIL TO ATC@ARLINGTONTX.GOV, with a valid reason specified.
• Include name, age division and draw (e.g., A, B, C) and indicate if the withdrawal is for Singles, Doubles or both.
• Players may withdraw from Singles or Doubles only, and still play in the other event. However, players must be very clear in the email communication that they are withdrawing from Singles, Doubles, or both.
• If players withdraw before seeding is done, the Competitive Department may move players from one draw to another. Check Competitors for updates.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 12:00pm on Friday, August 13.
• LATE WITHDRAWALS MAY NOT BE POSTED ON-LINE. We will attempt to contact opponents, but we may not be able to do so in every situation, particularly regarding withdrawals Friday afternoon or early Saturday.
• If withdrawing late (after 12:00pm on Friday), please be considerate of opponents and notify ATC in writing AND via phone, as email may not be read "instantly" late on Friday or once the tournament begins.
• Refunds will not be made for withdrawals seven days or less before the start of the tournament.
• Players who withdraw once the tournament begins must speak with the Referee at the main site. Do not leave a message with the customer service representatives who answer the phone. Players must follow up with an email to ATC, atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163
• Remember to list your email and cell phone numbers when you enter the tournament!

• August SCMZ Only: Players will receive no penalty points for withdrawing from this SCMZ because of the National Championship.
• In order to receive no penalty points, players must email jrrankings@texas.usta.com with their National Championship registration confirmation number, name and age division played.
• Players who are in the National Championship are still responsible for notification to the tournament director at atc@arlingtontx.gov if they are planning to withdraw due to the date conflict. Email notification to USTA Texas may not reach the tournament (or opponent) timely.

• Format for B&G 16-18s Main Draw Singles is best of three sets, regular scoring, for all three full sets in the main draw.
• Consolation is regular scoring and uses 10-point tie-breaks in lieu of third set.
• First Match Loser Consolation is required for Singles.
• Formats for B&G 16-18s Doubles are 8-game prosets, regular scoring, with a regular set tie-break at eight-all.
• Doubles are Single Elimination.
• Formats (and schedule) may be adjusted by the Referee due to the heat index or rain delays. However, a decision may not be made prior to the tournament.

• Seeding will be done by the Junior Tennis Council Chair and the Competitive Department staff.
• Seeding will be based on the latest Standing List (prior to the deadline), but may include information gathered from rankings, player records and head-to-head encounters.
• Players from younger age divisions and out-of-section players may also be seeded.

• Events that exceed the maximum entry (64 Singles and 16 Doubles teams) will be split into draws A, B, C, etc., by the USTA Texas Section Competitive Department.
• A, B, C, etc., draws may be based on the latest Standing List (prior to the deadline), and may also include information gathered from rankings, player records and head-to-head encounters, as well as information on younger age divisions and out-of-section players.
• "C" draws that need to be split will be designated as C Red, C White, etc., as "D" draws do not exist.

See Junior Know the Rules for information on points per round.

TX JR PTS

"A" Draw-Level 2

"B" Draw-Level 3

"C" Draw-Level 4

NAT'L JR PTS

"A" Draw ONLY-Nat'l Level 5 (doubles and singles)

• Players should plan to arrive at their first match site 15-30 minutes before the match is scheduled to begin so that they will have time to pick up their tournament gift and provide the site director with cell numbers.
• Players must check in with their site director before each match. Players should plan to check in for their second round and later matches at least 15 minutes in advance.
• Players do not need to check in at ATC unless they play at that location. Tournament gifts will be available at each site.

• Singles will begin Saturday morning, not before 8:00 AM.
• Singles will continue through Monday for larger draws. Smaller draws may be completed on Sunday.
• Main draw will have two rounds scheduled Saturday, and Consolation will have one round Saturday. Main Draw Finals for draws of 32, as well as Main Draw Semi Finals and Finals will be played Monday. Consolation Finals for draws of 64 will also be played Monday.
• Consolation may have up to three rounds of singles scheduled per day.
• Note: The Referee may elect to have both Main draw and Consolation play 10-pt tie-breaks in lieu of third set on Saturday and Sunday if the heat index is an issue. A decision will be made prior to the start of matches each day.
• Doubles will begin Saturday evening and continue through Sunday, if necessary.
• Doubles may have up to two rounds played Saturday and Sunday (if needed).

• Players MUST SPECIFY a partner when registering for Doubles.
• Once the deadline passes, players whose partners did not register (or who are not eligible) may be removed from the tournament.
• Before the deadline and before registering for Doubles, confirm your partner is playing, that he/she is eligible, and that he/she is playing with you, not someone else. Just because you list someone as your partner and you enter his/her USTA number, that does not mean they have registered with you as their partner.
• Remember that your partner must be playing in the same age division in Singles and Doubles.
• If your partner withdraws, substitutions are allowed. However, confirm the person has agreed to play with you, and be advised that all substitutions in doubles must be approved by the USTA Texas Section. Substitution requests must be submitted no later than regular business hours on Wednesday, August 11, to allow the Competitive Department time to review and approve substitutions.

• Arlington Tennis Center is the Headquarters for this tournament.
• Matches may be played at other locations, including area clubs, local high schools and the University of Texas at Arlington.
• Arlington Tennis Center is centrally located, with all alternate sites ranging from two to 22 miles from ATC.
• Draws will indicate site/location.
• Warm up courts will NOT be available at match locations once matches begin each day.
• See Area Tennis Map for locations and addresses for matches and area warm up courts.

Reminder that warm-up courts will NOT be available at the match locations once matches begin each day. See Area Tennis Map for practice courts. Specific site information will be listed on draws and posted on this website after draws are posted. Once posted, check site abbreviations carefully.

• Warm-up courts will NOT be available at match locations once matches begin each day.
• Courts will not be open at sites before 7:30 AM each day.
• Never assume that because a court is free momentarily that it is available for you to warm up.
• See Area Tennis Map for locations and addresses for matches and area warm-up courts.

• Medals will be awarded in each draw for 1st, 2nd and Consolation.
• A Sportsmanship award provided by the USTA Texas Section will be given to one boy and one girl who exhibit overall good sportsmanship on and off the court. Two additional players will also be selected by the tournament staff to receive sportsmanship awards.

• All officials for our tournament are USTA certified.
• Each site will have at least one USTA roving umpire.
• The Referee will be stationed at the headquarters, Arlington Tennis Center.
• The Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.
• Remember, there is no grace period for lateness at the start of matches or after split sets.
• See Junior Know the Rules for information on penalties.

The Tournament Committee for this event includes the Referee, Cathy Kennan, the Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn, ATC Head Tennis Professional, Lance Helm, ATC Assistant Manager, Lisa Williams, and ATC Tennis Professinal, Lisa Osborn. The Tournament Appeals Committee includes all of these individuals except the Referee.

The official tournament balls are Penn Championship Yellow Extra Duty. A new can of balls will be distributed for each match and for split sets (if playing a full third set).

Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

ATC’s stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area, and we will offer 24-hour service for tournament players during the three-day event. In addition, demo racquets are available on site at ATC for a small fee.

Arlington Tennis Center is located directly across the street from Medical Center of Arlington, one of our area's largest hospitals. In addition, Medical Center of Arlington has a state of the art, Sports Medicine and Rehabilitation Center. We hope you do NOT require its services!

For air travel, visit DFW International Airport or Dallas Love Field Airport.

Enterprise Rent A Car will be offering special rates for rental vehicles for USTA Players. You may book on-line, call 1-800-Rent-A-Car, or contact the branch directly. Discounts are 10% off best rate price at the airport, and 5% off best rate price at other non-airport locations. Use code UST.

Arlington is home to some of the finest restaurants in Texas! Visit Arlington Visitor Information for a sampling of the delicious cuisine our town has to offer! In addition to dine-in restaurants, a number of convenience food businesses (e.g., Subway, Wendy's, Burger King, Sonic) are within one to three blocks of ATC.

• Visit Arlington Visitor Information for the inside scoop on our fantastic local area attractions, including Six Flags over Texas and Hurricane Harbor waterpark.
• If shopping is your "bag," swing by The Parks at Arlington, or Arlington Highlands, to map out your mall experience. Of course, cruise by Cowboy Stadium and Texas Rangers Ballpark.

• Alcoholic Beverages: Alcoholic Beverages are prohibited on the property (including the parking lot).
• Cell Phones: Please note that players may NOT use cell phones on court or in the Tournament room. Please turn them OFF. Spectators who use cell phones on the property should be mindful of whether their conversations interfere with tournament play (in which case, they will be asked to leave the area or turn the phone off) or normal business operations of the facility. Thank you for your cooperation.
• Dress Code: We ask that all players and spectators wear traditional attire appropriate for a family tennis environment. All guests (players and spectators) are required to wear shirts (including ladies wearing shirts over sports bras), and no bare stomachs / abdomens. Shorts and skirts should be of an appropriate length, as well. Players who do not dress appropriately will be asked to adjust their attire.
• Pets: Pets are prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building and inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Smoking: Smoking is prohibited in the Arlington Tennis Center proshop/building & inside the fenced areas around the courts.
• Spectators: We welcome spectators for this event! However, spectators are not allowed on court at any time.
• Videotaping/Photography: Personal videotaping and photography is not allowed at any site, except parents/guardians who are videotaping their own child from a non-distracting position off court. The umpire may direct the videotaping or photography to stop if it is determined by the official as interfering or distracting to either player.
• Water-ATC: Water coolers are not placed on courts at Arlington Tennis Center. However, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio. Players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop, and players may bring their own water jugs on court.
• Water-Other Sites: Water may not available at alternate sites. Players should plan accordingly.