Monday Information
Mondays matches These are the match lineups for Mondays matches Flight A winner (Bagels) vs. Flight B winner (Cougars) Flight A 2nd Place (Aces) vs. Flight B 2nd Place Lions) Flight A 3rd Place (Hungry Hitters)vs. Flight B 3rd Place (Claim Chowdar) Flight A 4th Place (Gators) vs. Flight B 4th Place (Savage) Flight A 5th Place (Tanks) vs. Flight B 5th Place (Pink Bunnies) Flight A 6th Place (Bulldogs) vs. Flight B 6th Place (Triple B's)
1st, 2nd, 3rd and 4th Place teams should report to the OKC Tennis Center. Matches to begin at 8:00am sharp. If our courts are dry 5th and 6th place teams should report to the University of Oklahoma Varsity Courts. Address: 500 W Imhoff Rd. Norman Oklahoma 73019 IF WE HAVE RAIN MONDAY MORNING WE MAY MOVE SITES TO THE EARLYWINE TENNIS CENTER. Address: 3101 SW 119th St. Oklahoma City 73170 Coaches will be contacting their teams Monday morning for the latest information.
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7/29 12:30pm Afternoon Matches
Originally scheduled 12:30 matches should be prepared to begin play at 2:30pm.
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7/29 615am Rain Delay Information
8:00am morning matches have now been pushed back to 10:00am 12:30 matches please stay tuned for updates on your start times. Please communicate through your coaches and continue to check this site. Thanks for your patience.
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Marriott Host Hotel
We have lined up several great Marriott hotels with discounted rates for you to choose from! If possible please support these hotels. They provide rooms for our officials and we want to support them! The Marriott Residence Inn, located 3 miles from the Tennis Center is new and just opened in the spring of 2017. There are 3 different types of rooms to choose from: King Bed with pull out sofa - $139.00, 2 Queen Beds 1 bath - $149.00, 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with a pull out sofa - $159.00. All rooms have a full kitchen and includes a free large breakfast in the morning. Fairfield Inn and Suites NW Expressway, this location is 4.5 miles from the Tennis Center is only 6 years old and is just freshly remodeled. Rates start at $94.00 per night and includes breakfast. The Marriott Residence Inn airport, this location in new, opening in the spring of 2018. It is close to the airport but in a newly developed area. There are 3 different types of rooms to choose from: King Bed with pull out sofa - $139.00, 2 Queen Beds 1 bath - $149.00, 2 bedroom, 2 bathrooms with a pull out sofa - $159.00. All rooms have a full kitchen and includes a free large breakfast in the morning. Fairfield Inns and Suites airport location, this hotel is located 6 miles from the Tennis Center, rates start at $94.00 per night, breakfast included. This hotel is located close to the Airport but in a newly developed area. All locations have multiple restaurants in the area. Click more info to book your room.
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Welcome
Welcome to the 2018 Boys' and Girls' 16s Zone Team Championships at the Oklahoma City Tennis Center. We are a public park facility featuring 36 tennis courts (includes 24 outdoor, 6 indoor, 6 Ten and Under) and a full-service proshop. We carry the latest in tennis racquets, string, and other equipment, and we offer prompt stringing service. If you have any questions about the Tennis Center or the tournament, please contact us at okctenniscenter@att.net. We look forward to seeing you!
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Important Notes
DO NOT ENTER THE ZONE TEAM CHAMPIONSHIPS FROM THIS WEBSITE. Contact your Section's competitive department for player selection/eligibility
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About this Tournament
Four Sections (12 teams total) will be participating in the Boys' and Girls' 16s Zone Team Championships at Oklahoma City Tennis Center: * Florida, three teams * Missouri Valley, three teams * Midwest, four teams * New England, two teams
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Schedule of Play
Schedule of play is as follows: 7/25 Arrival one (1) day before competition begins 2:00-2:45 Coaches Meeting (inside pro shop, coaches only) 2:45-3:00 Team/Parent Orientation Meeting (Court 1 Grandstand) 3:00-3:30 Player/Parent Seminar: Topic-College Recruiting 3:30-4:00 Team Pictures 4:00-5:30 Team Meeting and Team Practice 5:30-6:30 Dinner for Players and Coaches @ The Tennis Center 7/26 Day one of competition Singles competition with 2 boy’s doubles, 2 girl’s doubles, and 2 mixed doubles 7/27 Day two of competition Singles competition with 2 boy’s doubles, 2 girl’s doubles, and 2 mixed doubles 7/28 Day three of competition Singles competition with 2 boy’s doubles, 2 girl’s doubles, and 2 mixed doubles 7/29 Day four of competition Singles competition with 3 boy’s doubles, and 3 girl’s doubles 7/30 Day five of competition (on this day some matches will be played at an alternate site to speed play and let players leave by 3:00), closing ceremonies, departure 7/30 Departure: Please Book Flights at 3:00pm or later
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Format and Scoring
Line Ups * Singles team lineups are determined by the Section. * Doubles team lineups are determined by the coaches, but the order is expected to follow the Singles lineup. * The #1 boy and girl in Singles must play #1 Doubles.
Scoring * All singles will be best of three tie-break sets. Doubles will be 6 game sets (set tie-break at 5 games all).
Teams * Teams will be divided into two flights, but will not be seeded.
Schedule and Team Scoring * Days 1-3: The Round Robin team format will be used for the first three rounds, consisting of four doubles matches, two mixed doubles matches and 12 singles matches. * Mixed doubles matches count towards the team score, but results do not count for national rankings. * Day 4: The Round Robin format will consist of six doubles matches (no Mixed), 12 singles matches, * Day 5: The first place teams in each flight will play off for first and second place using the same format as Day 4 (no Mixed) * Each singles and doubles match counts for one point. * The team that wins the most points (maximum of 18) is the winner of the Team Match. * Ties (9-9) will be determined by a mixed doubles super tie-break.
Flight Winners * The team in each flight with the most Team points after the fourth day will be declared the winner of that flight. * The team with the second most points in its flight is the second place team, etc. * A specific process will be used to determine winners in the event of a tie. * Day 5: The first place teams in each flight will play off for first and second place using the same format as Day 4 (no mixed doubles). Note that we will have a "True Playoff" this year, the final play off matches will be a
true playoff. Meaning the 1st place team from both flights will play each
other, the 2nd place team from both flights will play each other (and so
on...), regardless of if they are teams from the same Section.
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Things to do while in OKC!
Check out this site for things to do, and great places to eat during your stay in Oklahoma City.
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Air Travel
If flying into Oklahoma City you will arrive and depart through Will Rogers World Airport. Our airport is quick and easy to get in and out of. The Oklahoma City Tennis Center is located 13 minutes or 9.8 miles from the airport. If departing on July 30th on day five of competition please plan on not booking a flight before 3:00pm.
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Coaching
Coaches are selected by the Sections. Players may ONLY receive coaching from the designated coaches on changeovers or set breaks on court at the net post where players rest, or off court from behind the court and outside the fence. Coaches may enter the court only on changeovers or set breaks, coaching should not disrupt the flow of a match (going over the time allowed) and must not interfere with play on other courts.
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About Zonals
The 2016 USTA Boys' and Girls’ 16 Zone Team Championship is a USTA Junior National Championship and is sanctioned by the USTA Youth Competition and Training Committee. This tournament is also included on the National Junior Tournament Schedule. It is a Level 2 event. For full information, visit USTA's Junior Competition Player Information (Team Championships).
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Heat
It will be hot in Oklahoma in July, so hydrate before, during and after play! Come to the tournament starting with your body fully hydrated. * Rain is not likely in Oklahoma in July, but ... for rain delay info, CONTACT YOUR COACH. The tournament staff will communicate delays to coaches. The information will also be posted on this website
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Officials
Dean Richardville is the Referee for this tournament. All officials for the tournament are certified by the USTA. The USTA Code of Conduct and the Point Penalty System will be strictly enforced.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Saturday, July 14, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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