Lost Forest Adults Annual Fall Classics (Ad, Sr, SS)

We are offering a consolation in doubles, so you are guaranteed 2 matches if that draw has a consolation. Please come to the tournament desk after your match to get you next match times.
The scoring format will be 2 regular sets with ad scoring, with a 3rd set match tiebreaker for Singles and Doubles matches



POINTS: TX Section: Adult-100; Senior-200; Super Sr-200.
The 50+ Senior divisions are 200 points.
National: Adult, Senior, Super Sr-Local: 1x.


NEW DIVISIONS - Age 50+ players - please note that this tournament is offering the new age 50+ 3.5 and 4.0 divisions, and players will receive qualifying points towards the 2019 National NTRP Championship tournament. The 4.5 players in the regular age 50 / 55 and over draws, will receive qualifying selection consideration towards the 2019 National NTRP Championship tournament.




SEEDING: USTA Texas recommends the "All Factors Method" of seeding for Ad/Sr/SS divisions and that Committees use the Texas 12 Month Rolling Standings List for initial considerations. If other information is to be considered (such as head-to-head wins), emails must be sent to the Tournament Director immediately after the entry deadline.

Effective 1-1-2018: NTRP TX Sanctioned players are required to Self Rate, if they have no rating. If a player enters and plays a TX Sanctioned tournament levels division with a "0.0" rating, they will be notified that Self Ratings are now required for play in levels divisions in Texas Sanctioned Tournaments. A player violating this rule by playing in a levels division in a second sanctioned tournament without a self rating will receive an automatic 30 day suspension and any points earned from those tournaments will be removed.



Round Robin draws: a player who is defaulted for any reason other than lateness shall not play in subsequent matches. If a player or team defaults, they will not be allowed to play the Rounds following that defaulted match, and if subsequent matches are played, those matches will not count towards rankings.
TOURNAMENT HEADQUARTERS: Lost Forest Tennis Club, 5775 Lost Forest Dr., Houston, TX.

REGISTRATION: Players may register at first match playing site 30 minutes prior to start of match.

SEEDING: USTA Texas recommends the "All Factors Method" of seeding for Ad/Sr/SS divisions and that Committees use the Texas 12 Month Rolling Standings List for initial considerations.

SCHEDULE OF PLAY: Play may begin at 8:00 a.m. Saturday.
EMAIL: Jennifersmith64@hotmail.com
SPECIAL NOTES: Draws and first match times will be posted to the internet. No refunds given after entry deadline or for weather-related cancellations. IN CASE OF RAIN, CONSOLATION WILL BE CANCELLED, NO EXCEPTIONS. NO CHANGES WILL BE MADE TO THE DRAW AFTER THE DRAW IS PUBLISHED. EVENTS WITH 4 OR FEWER ENTRANTS MAY BE COMBINED.

Please check the draw after 9 pm the night before you play and in the morning before you leave in case there are any changes to the draw.

Effective 1-1-2018: NTRP TX Sanctioned players are required to Self Rate, if they have no rating. If a player enters and plays a TX Sanctioned tournament levels division with a "0.0" rating, they will be notified that Self Ratings are now required for play in levels divisions in Texas Sanctioned Tournaments. A player violating this rule by playing in a levels division in a second sanctioned tournament without a self rating will receive an automatic 30 day suspension and any points earned from those tournaments will be removed.

Adult / Senior / Super Senior players and teams:
USTA rules state that in a Round Robin draw, "a player who is defaulted for any reason other than lateness shall not play in subsequent matches and may not be declared the winner of the round robin."[Friend at Court Reg. II.B.6.d.] Therefore, if a player or team defaults, they will not be allowed to play the Rounds following that defaulted match, and if subsequent matches are played, the draw will be changed to show default(s) which will result in win(s) for the opposing player(s) or team(s).

Excessive Overrule Guideline: The USTA Texas Officials Committee along with the Competitive Department has established a guideline in reference to excessive overrules as clarified in the Friend at Court. This guideline states "Once a player has been overruled for a second time in a match, they will be cautioned that after another overrule, they will be penalized for unsportsmanlike conduct under the point penalty system."
ATTENTION ALL SPECTATORS
(INCLUDES PARENTS, COACHES, RELATIVES, FRIENDS, ETC.)
In an effort to promote a more enjoyable and fair experience for all, the following policy is in immediate force and effect, and shall be diligently and stringently enforced. USTA Texas has implemented a "ZERO TOLERANCE" policy for improper behavior.

1. Any attempt by a spectator to speak to the official in an abusive or disrespectful manner regarding a line call or other ruling during match play shall be cause for immediate removal from the playing area and, if warranted, from the premises.

2. Any spectator behavior deemed unacceptable towards a player, other spectator or staff member shall be cause for immediate removal from the playing area or the entire premises. If said behavior is directed towards a player, either before, during or after a tournament, it shall result in an automatic and immediate suspension of that spectator's right to attend USTA Texas tournaments, for a period of time to be determined by the USTA Texas Discipline and Grievance Committee.

3. Refusal to adhere to a removal request shall trigger immediate enforcement of the point penalty system against the player with whom the spectator is involved (per point penalty system regulations), including possible immediate default from the tournament.

4. The On-Site Official is the SOLE judge regarding unacceptable behavior.


Inappropriate umpire/spectator communication, whether it be about a ruling or any other facet of a tennis event is prohibited while a match is in progress. Being a parent, coach, etc. does not endow special privileges. With the only exception of the right to remove their own child from competition at any time, a parent or coach is merely a spectator.

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No-Show Defaults: If a player does not send written notice that they will need to default a match, to the Tournament Director at least one hour before the date and time of the scheduled match, the defaulting player will receive 5 Suspension Points.

No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, October 21, 2018 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.

In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 800004118 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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