Congratulations to the Sportsmanship award winners at the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ 12-14s!

Jacob Hansen (West Allis, WI/Austin), B14A #9 seed, and Krithika Iyer (Plano), G14B #5 seed, were selected to receive the prestigious Clarence Mabry and Nancy Jeffett Sportsmanship awards. Marc Maciel (Wichita Falls), B12, and Peyton Trebisky (Houston), G14A, were chosen to receive the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ Tournament Sportsmanship awards.

Jacob, Krithika, Marc and Peyton displayed outstanding sportsmanship throughout the tournament, on and off the court. They were fair and enthusiastic during their matches regarding their own play, as well as their opponents, and they interacted in a fun, friendly manner with other players off the court. Their attitude about their matches, win or loss was positive, and they were extremely respectful with other adults, officials, facility and tournament staff, including throughout the rain delays on Sunday. Congratulations to Jacob, Krithika, Marc and Peyton!

• Jacob Hansen won the B14A draw
• Krithika Iyer won second place in the G14B draw
• Marc Maciel won his first two rounds in the B12 draw
• Peyton Trebisky won the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ Sportsmanship award for the second year in a row

Honorable Mentions In addition to the superior sportsmanship displayed by Jacob, Krithika, Marc and Peyton, a number of other players were also observed by officials and staff as being great sports on and off the court.

Thank you to all the players who participated in the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ 12-14s! We truly appreciate you playing in the tournament, and we hope that everyone had a great time, despite the massive rain delays on Sunday and having to cancel the Consolation and Doubles. We wish everyone good luck the rest of the year!

Final results are now posted. Congratulations to the winners:
B14A - Jacob Hansen [9] (West Allis, WI/Austin) def Avery Liu (Plano) 6-2, 6-4
B14B Green - Eric Morris (Corinth) def Allen Zhang (Pearland) 7-6(8), 6-0
B14B Purple - Naris Anukornchaikul (Richmond) def Christian Borrero [1] 6-4, 6-1
B12 - Trey Hilderbrand [1] (San Antonio) def Andrew Esses [5] (Houston) 6-3, 6-7(6), 6-0
G14A - Priya Niezgoda [5] (Austin) def Kelly Zhu [4] (Pearland) 6-4, 6-2
G14B - Fernanda Contreras Gomez [5] (Austin) def Krithika Iyer [5] (Plano) 7-5, 6-1
G12 - Sarah Adams [1] (New Braunfels) def Jacy Smith [4] (Bryan) 6-3, 6-3

As of 8:00 AM, the courts at ATC are wet, but we anticipate they will be dry in the next 1.5 hours.

• All 9:00 AM matches should report byt 9:30 AM.
• The one G14 Singles semi final match scheduled for 10:00 AM should report by 10:30 AM.
• All 10:30 AM or later matches should report as scheduled.
• Players may choose to find warm up courts other than at ATC, as the courts may not be playable until close to 9:30 AM
• Thanks, again, for yur patience!

Thank you to all of today's players, parents and coaches. Your patience during the rain delays was very much appreciated. We regret that the Consolation and Doubles had to be cancelled. Unfortunately, due to the late start between 4:30-5:30 PM, there was just not time to get all of the Consolation, Doubles and Main Draw matches in tonight. Thanks for your understanding.

Sunday results are now posted. Monday's schedule, at this time, remains the same as originally posted* - see draws (barring rain tomorrow morning), and we will plan to return to best of three tie-break sets, regular scoring (again, barring rain tomorrow morning). If delays are needed due to weather, the website and rain information line will be updated by 8:00 AM. Good luck Monday!

*G14 A semi final, Bleser v Zhu, has been delayed one hour to 10:00 AM, and the final is scheduled for 1:00 PM. The other G14 semi final, Kasilingam v Niezgoda, remains at 9:00 AM.

• All B14 A and B, and G14 B Main Draw players who were scheduled for 9:30 AM matches at ATC, report to Arlington Tennis Center by 4:30 PM. If your match was not scheduled until 12:30 PM, report at 5:30 PM.
• All B12 Main Draw players who were on court at Kiest Tennis Center for 9:30 AM matches,report to Arlington Tennis Center at 5:00 PM. If your 9:30 AM match was completed, and your next round was scheduled for 12:30 PM, report to ATC at 5:30 PM.
• All G14 A Main Draw players who were scheduled for 9:30 AM matches at UTA, report to UTA by 4:30 PM. If your match was not scheduled until 12:30 PM, report to UTA at 5:3 0PM.
• All G12 Main Draw players who were scheduled for 9:30 AM matches at Lamar HS, report to UTA by 4:30 PM. If your match was not scheduled until 12:30 PM, report to UTA at 5:30 PM.

As of 2:15 PM, and after conversation with USTA Texas, the decision has been made to cancel Consolation and Doubles for this tournament. Some sites still have rain, and at other sites, the courts are a minimum of two hours away from safe playability. Even without additional rain (which radar indicates we will see), we do not have time to play three rounds of Consolation, two rounds of Main Draw and two rounds of Doubles today.

Main Draw has not been cancelled for today. We will update the website between 3:00-3:30 PM, with play not before 4:00 PM for matches scheduled this morning, as well as matches in progress at Kiest Tennis Center. If Main Draw matches are played today, the location has not changed at this time, and the specific schedule is TBA.

Thank you for your patience.

As of 1:00 PM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at all sites.

• The entire DFW area is experiencing heavy rains, and other court options are not available.
• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates every hour, with play not before 3:00 PM.
• If courts become playable at these three sites by 3:00 PM, 9:30 AM matches would not play before 3:30 PM, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 4:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 4:30 PM, 2:00 PM would not play before 5:00 PM, 3:45 PM Doubles matches would not play before 5:45 PM, and 5:15 PM Doubles would not play before 6:15 PM.
• Matches at Kiest Tennis Center that were in progress when play was suspended will not resume before 3:00 PM. As with other sites, check updates every hour.
• If matches can be resumed at Kiest Tennis Center, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 3:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 3:30 PM, 2:00 PM (scheduled for ATC) would not play before 4:00 PM, 3:45 PM Doubles matches (scheduled for ATC) would not play before 4:45 PM, and 5:15 PM Doubles matches (scheduled for ATC) would report as scheduled.
• A decision will be made by mid afternoon about Consolation and Doubles matches if play cannot be started/resumed at ATC, Lamar HS, UTA and Kiest this afternoon. Priority is Main draw Singles play. If necessary, matches may be consolidated at ATC and UTA, and play may continue into the evening. We are waiting on direction from USTA Texas before making a decision about the status of Consoaltion and Doubles.
• Modified scoring will be used for all rounds.
• As a reminder, rest periods between matches may be eliminated due to shortened scoring.
• See this website or call 817-459-6166 for updates every hour.
• Thank you for your patience.

See 11:30 AM. No changes. Next update will be after 1:00 PM.

As of 11:30 AM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at all sites.

• The entire DFW area is experiencing heavy rains, and other court options are not available.
• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates every half-hour, with play not before 2:00 PM.
• If courts become playable at these three sites by 2:00 PM, 9:30 AM matches would not play before 2:30 PM, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 3:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 3:30 PM, 2:00 PM would not play before 4:00 PM, 3:45 PM Doubles matches would not play before 4:45 PM, and 5:15 PM Doubles matches would report as scheduled.
• Matches at Kiest Tennis Center that were in progress when play was suspended will not resume before 2:00 PM. As with other sites, check updates every half-hour.
• If matches can be resumed at Kiest Tennis Center, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 3:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 3:30 PM, 2:00 PM (scheduled for ATC) would not play before 4:00 PM, 3:45 PM Doubles matches (scheduled for ATC) would not play before 4:45 PM, and 5:15 PM Doubles matches (scheduled for ATC) would report as scheduled.
• A decision will be made by mid afternoon about Consolation and Doubles matches if play cannot be started/resumed at ATC, Lamar HS, UTA and Kiest this afternoon. Priority is Main draw Singles play. If necessary, matches may be consolidated at ATC and UTA, and play may continue into the evening.
• Modified scoring will be used for all rounds.
• As a reminder, rest periods between matches may be eliminated due to shortened scoring.
• See this website or call 817-459-6166 for updates every half-hour.

Update at Kiest: Play has been suspended at Kiest Tennis Center due to rain. See 11:00 AM update below, and speak with site director for more information.

As of 11:00 AM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at Arlington Tennis Center, Lamar HS and UTA. Kiest Tennis Center has some matches on court (B12).

• The Arlington and Fort Worth areas continue to experience heavy rains. In addition, the storms/rain are headed for the Dallas area, as well. As a result, other court options are not available.
• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates every half-hour, with play not before 2:00 PM.
• If courts become playable at these three sites by 2:00 PM, 9:30 AM matches would not play before 2:30 PM, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 3:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 3:30 PM, 2:00 PM would not play before 4:00 PM, 3:45 Doubles matches would not play before 4:45 PM, and 5:15 PM Doubles matches would report as scheduled.
• As a reminder, rest periods between matches may be eliminated due to shortened scoring.
• A decision will be made by mid afternoon about Consolation and Doubles matches if play cannot be started at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA this afternoon. Priority is Main draw Singles play. If necessary, matches may be consolidated at ATC and UTA, and play may continue into the evening.
• Players who were scheduled to play at Kiest Tennis Center (B12) this morning should be at Kiest, as some matches are on court. Players scheduled for 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM at Kiest are asked to report EARLY, as short formats are being used, and rain appears to be headed in that direction.
• See this website or call 817-459-6166 for updates every half-hour.
• Modified scoring will be used for all rounds.

• See 10:00 AM update. No changes at this time for ATC, Lamar HS or UTA.
• A limited number of matches are continuing at Kiest Tennis Center. Players scheduled for 11:00 AM, 12:30 PM and 2:00 PM are asked to report EARLY, as short formats are being used.

As of 10:00 AM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at Arlington Tennis Center, Lamar HS and UTA. Kiest Tennis Center has some matches on court (B12)

• The Arlington and Fort Worth areas continue to experience heavy rains. As a result, other court options are not available.
• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates every half-hour, with play not before 1:00 PM.
• If courts become playable at these three sites, 9:30 AM matches would not play before 1:30 PM, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 2:00 PM, 12:30 PM matches would not play before 2:30 PM, 2:00 PM would not play before 3:00 PM, and 3:45 and later doubles matches would report as scheduled.
• As a reminder, rest periods between matches may be eliminated due to shortened scoring.
• A decision will be made by mid afternoon about Consolation and Doubles matches if play cannot be started at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA. Priority is Main draw Singles play.
• Players who were scheduled to play at Kiest Tennis Center (B12) at 8:00 AM should be at Kiest, as some matches are on court. All matches 9:30 AM or later at Kiest should report as scheduled. However, remember to check updates every half- hour.
• See this website or call 817-459-6166 for updates.
• Modified scoring will be used for at least some rounds.

As of 9:00 AM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at Arlington Tennis Center, Lamar HS and UTA. Kiest Tennis Center anticipates getting at least some matches on (B12) 9:00-9:30 AM

• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates every half-hour, with play not before 11:00 AM.
• If courts become playable at these three sites, 9:30 AM matches would not play before 11:30 AM, 11:00 AM matches would not play before 12:00 PM, and 12:30 PM matches would report as scheduled.
• Players who were scheduled to play at Kiest Tennis Center (B12) at 8:00 AM should be at Kiest as of 9:00 AM. All matches 9:30 AM or later at Kiest should report as scheduled. However, remember to check updates every half- hour.
• Updates will continue every half-hour. See this website or call 817-459-6166.
• Modified scoring will be used for at least some rounds.

As of 8:30 AM Sunday, we continue to be in a rain delay at Arlington Tennis Center, Lamar HS and UTA. Kiest Tennis Center anticipates play at 9:00 AM

• Players who were scheduled to play at ATC, Lamar HS and UTA at 8:00 AM should check updates at 9:00 AM and 9:30 AM, with play not before 10:00 AM.
• Players who were scheduled to play at Kiest Tennis Center (B12) at 8:00 AM should plan to report at 9:00 AM. All matches 9:30 AM or later should report as scheduled. However, remember to check updates every half- hour.
• Updates will continue every half-hour. See this website or call 817-459-6166.
• Modified scoring will be used for at least some rounds.

As of 7:45 AM Sunday, we are in a rain delay at all sites. Updates will be made every half hour, beginning at 8:30 AM. If you have an 8:00 AM match, plan to report at 9:00 AM, but check the updates first. If you have a 9:30 AM or later match, as of now, plan to report as scheduled. We will communicate updates on the website, program information line (817-459-6166), Facebook and Twitter every half-hour. We suggest you check the updates regularly. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences associated with the much needed rain, and we appreciate your patience with the unpredictable Texas weather.

As of 7:00 AM Sunday, we are NOT in a rain delay. For the most part, the rain appears to be staying west of the match site locations. Courts at sites may be wet from overnight rain, which may require some attention in order to prepare for match play. However, as of 7:00 AM, plan to report to your match site on time. If the weather situation changes, we will communicate updates on the website, program information line (817-459-6166), Facebook and Twitter hourly, or more often if the weather changes. We suggest you check the updates regularly. We apologize in advance for any inconveniences associated with the much needed rain, and we appreciate your patience with the unpredictable Texas weather.

Congratulations to all of today's winners! And great job keeping the rain away until after matches finished. Saturday results are posted. Good luck Sunday!

We will post on this website, on Facebook and Twitter, as well as our program information line (817-459-6163) by 7:00AM any KNOWN rain delays on Sunday. If in doubt, show up at your scheduled site and time, ready to play (or wait to play).

• As the deadline has passed, WITHDRAWALS 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 and the color) 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.
• For all SCMZs, the deadline is Thursday afternoon before the tournament begins on Saturday. Doubles withdrawals after Thursday afternoon will result in the team being withdrawn, and opponents advanced.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 12:00pm on Friday, October 7.
• 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), notify ATC in writing AND via phone, as email may not be read "instantly" late on Friday or once the tournament begins.
• Players who withdraw once the tournament begins (and before they play), or who pull out once they have played (walkover), 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@arlingtontx.gov.
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163

All players must provide a signed Participant Consent Form before they can participate in the tournament. Print the form in advance, complete it, including PRINTING YOUR NAME UNDER THE SIGNATURE LINES, and bring the completed form with you to your first match.

If weather or rain is an issue, this website will be updated timely, beginning at least one hour before matches are scheduled to begin. In addition, players should call the ATC program status line for additional information. If in doubt, go to your site at your scheduled time and be prepared to play.

For the latest updates to major wins and weather delays, you can follow us on Facebook, Arlington Tennis Center, or follow us on Twitter, Arlington Tennis Ctr, @TennisArlington

Draws for this tournament are now posted. Players should look at site locations, carefully. When possible, late afternoon Consolations matches were scheduled at sites compatible with Doubles to minimize site transfers between late Singles and Doubles locations.

• Arlington Tennis Center is the Headquarters for this tournament.
• Matches will be played at other locations, including area tennis facilities, local high schools and the University of Texas at Arlington.
• Arlington Tennis Center is centrally located, with all alternate sites ranging from 2-16 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 area warm up courts.

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 5-25 minutes from Arlington Tennis Center.

Check sites carefully! Some draws require players to change locations between rounds, or between singles and doubles. It is the player's responsibility to get match times and be where they are supposed to be, and when they are supposed to be there.

• *ATC*=Arlington Tennis Center, Headquarters
• Kiest=Kiest Tennis Center
• LamHS=Lamar High School
  There may be construction around Lamar High School. If necessary, please park in the lot south of the school, off of Sam J. Curlee Dr. and walk down the driveway to the tennis courts.
• MarHS=Martin High School
• McLTC=McLeland Tennis Center
• UTArl=University of Texas at Arlington (suggest aerial view to locate tennis courts)

All players must provide a signed Participant Consent Form before they can participate in the tournament. Print the form in advance, complete it, including PRINTING YOUR NAME UNDER THE SIGNATURE LINES, and bring the completed form with you to your first match.

Seeding has been completed by the USTA Texas Competitive Staff and the JTC Chair, and is now posted. Draws will be posted by Tuesday, October 4, 8:00am.

Division A/B splits are complete and posted. B draw splits and seeding will be posted next week. Draws will be posted by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 4.

The deadline for this tournament has now passed. No late entries for singles or doubles will be accepted. Division splits and seeding will be posted next week, and draws will be posted by 8:00 AM on Tuesday, October 4.

All players in Doubles have either been partnered or removed from Doubles (and notified).

We have several players in several divisions who entered doubles timely, but whose partners did not enter the tournament, did not enter doubles or are playing with someone else. Those players have been contacted by email. Players who were contacted regarding this issue must respond by 5:00 PM today in writing to remain in the doubles divisions.

Important note on Doubles: Check the Applicants to be sure your partner has registered for Doubles and has listed YOU as a partner. Both players must register for Doubles before the deadline and list one another as the partner. If YOU register for Doubles and list someone as your partner, and your partner does not also register and list you as his/her partner, you will not be entered as a team in the draws.

The following players are looking for doubles partners.

The atc@arlingtontx.gov will not be monitored after 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 18, until after 9:00 AM Monday, September 19 (after the tournament deadline). Adjustments to the "Players Needing Partners" will also not be made after 3:00 PM on Sunday. We hope the courtesy postings have been helpful.

For registration issues, email linkteam@usta.com. Remember that your name should appear on the Applicants list shortly after you register. No late entries will be accepted, including due to players being out of town, ill, Internet problems, etc. Players are encouraged to register as soon as possible to avoid missing the deadline.

Good luck!

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Welcome to the USTA Texas SCMZ 12-14s 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 email atc@arlingtontx.gov. We look forward to seeing you at Arlington Tennis Center!

TX JR PTS

"A" Draw-Level 2

"B" Draw-Level 3

NAT'L JR PTS

"A" Draw ONLY-Nat'l Level 4 (doubles and singles)

• 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.

• PLEASE CHECK YOUR USTA Membership information.
• Juniors must list their contact information for each tournament they enter. Privacy restrictions do not allow the information to be downloaded automatically.
• Check that your USTA Membership is current, your address and telephone numbers are correct and that you have listed alternate (work and/or mobile) phone numbers.
• THE TOURNAMENT STAFF MAY NEED ALTERNATE METHODS OF CONTACTING YOU REGARDING TOURNAMENT ISSUES, so please check your cell numbers and email address carefully.

• 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, not the tournament director.

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

All players must provide a signed Participant Consent Form before they can participate in the tournament. Print the form in advance, complete it, including PRINTING YOUR NAME UNDER THE SIGNATURE LINES, and bring the completed form with you to your first match.

• 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. The Competitors list is subject to change based on eligibility.
• IF YOUR NAME IS ON THE APPLICANT LIST, BUT YOU DO NOT SEE YOUR NAME ON THE COMPETITORS BY NOON ON MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 19, EMAIL ARLINGTON TENNIS CENTER, atc@arlingtontx.gov.
• The Competitors 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 (remember to refresh), 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.
• If you withdraw after the draw splits are completed, your name will not be removed from the Competitors list.

• 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 and the color) 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 the Competitors list for updates.
• Withdrawals will be reflected on-line through 12:00pm on Friday, October 7.
• 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), notify ATC in writing AND via phone, as email may not be read "instantly" late on Friday or once the tournament begins.
• No refunds after the deadline.
• 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@arlingtontx.gov.
• Email: atc@arlingtontx.gov
• Phone: 817-459-6163
• Remember to list your email and cell phone numbers when you enter the tournament!

• Format for B&G 12-14s 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" and "B" by the USTA Texas Section Competitive Department.
• "A" and "B" 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.
• "B" draws may be split into multiple sub draws (usually named by color).

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

• 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 Arlington Tennis Center 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.
• Singles Draws of 64: Main Draw will have two rounds scheduled Saturday, and Consolation will have one round Saturday. Main Draw will have two rounds scheduled Sunday, and Consolation will have three rounds scheduled Sunday. Main Draw semis and finals will be scheduled Monday, and Consolation finals will be scheduled Monday. Note: If heat is an issue (less likely in October), Consolation semis may be delayed until Monday, along with the Consolation finals. Be prepared to play Monday if you are in the Consolation semis or finals.
• Singles Draws of 32: Will follow scheduling for draws of 64, except that the Main Draw quarters and semis, as well as the Consolation quarters, semis and finals, will be scheduled for Sunday. Only the Main Draw finals will be scheduled for Monday in draws of 32. Note: Due to heat, Consolation finals for draws of 32 may be delayed until Monday. Be prepared to play Monday.
• Singles Draws of 16: Will follow scheduling for draws of 32, except that the Main Draw and Consolation semis and finals will be scheduled for Sunday.
• 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.
• 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 and listed 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 Thursday morning, August 6, 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 may 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.

• Susan Wertenberger is the Referee for this tournament.
• All officials for the Arlington Tennis Center SCMZ are certified by the USTA.
• The USTA Code of Conduct and the Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.
• Remember, THERE IS NO GRACE PERIOD REGARDING LATENESS, INCLUDING FOR FIRST ROUND MATCHES.
• If you have issues on court than cannot be resolved between you and your opponent(s), GET AN OFFICIAL.

The Tournament Committee for this event includes the Referee, Susan Wertenberger, the Tournament Director, Sheryl Osborn, ATC Head Tennis Professional, Lance Helm and ATC Tennis Professional, Lisa Osborn. The Tournament Appeals Committee includes all of these individuals except the Referee.

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

• Emergency Care: 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 that we hope you do not ever need to use.
• Player Gift: Players will receive a tournament towel at check-in at their first match site.
• Stringing: Arlington Tennis Center's stringing staff is among the most experienced in our area. We will have a stringer at ATC during most of the tournament for quick stringing turn-around.
• Wireless Internet: Arlington Tennis Center is pleased to provide free wireless Internet to our guests.

• 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 at the tournament desk. 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.
• Water: Water coolers are not placed on court at Arlington Tennis Center or on alternate site courts. Players should plan ahead and bring their own water. If playing at Arlington Tennis Center, a commercial ice machine and water fountain are located on the west patio and players and guests are also welcome to purchase bottled water, fountain drinks, sports drinks and juices in the proshop.

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

Enterprise Rent-A-Car will be offering 5% off regular retail rates, plus additional discounts for weekend rentals, for our visitors. Visitors may also have the car available for pickup at the hotel, instead of the airport, to save additionally on taxes and fees. To receive the discounted rates, please book on-line at Enterprise Rent-A-Car.

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-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.