Tournament Reports
Ordered Alternate List by Events - published at 5:00 p.m. on 5/24/18
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SUNDAY MORNING, 6:30 A.M. WEATHER UPDATE
I have visited GACS and HUD and the courts are dry. Let's say the courts are dry at the other 3 sites. I am in route there now. If I have any surprises, I will post again at 7 a.m. If I don't post at 7 a.m., Courts are dry everywhere.
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SUNDAY MORNING WEATHER UPDATE
I will update you at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday morning about the weather and courts.
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SATURDAY, 7:00 A.M. WEATHER UPDATE
Courts are also all dry at Pro Tennis International so matches at all facilities are on as scheduled. at 12 p.m. today, I will post a time for a 2nd doubles match for today. Reminder to bring a folding chair for Pro Tennis International. You may also want to bring an umbrella for shade.
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SATURDAY MORNING, 6:30 A.M. TOURNAMENT UPDATE
Checked courts at four of the five facilities we are using and they are all dry. I have not checked Pro International yet and will update you at 7:00 a.m. about Pro International. There is a wedding reception at Lifetime in the cafe and bar today so check in will be downstairs in the classroom.
See you at the courts!!
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FRIDAY, 8:00 P.M. UPDATE
All doubles matches are set for Saturday. Check your times. Singles times will stay the same. I will post a weather update here at 6:30 a.m. on Saturday morning to let you know about the court conditions.
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FRIDAY, 7:40 P.M. UPDATE
Due to the rain, We are rescheduling second round doubles matches for Saturday. Check the site at 9 p.m. for times.
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FRIDAY, 3:00 P.M. WEATHER UPDATE
The sun is out right now and the courts are dry so all Friday matches are on as scheduled. If any changes, I will update you again.
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Courtyard Atlanta Norcross/Peachtree Corners 3209 Holcomb Bridge Road Norcross GA 30092 $99..00 per night plus tax
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Hampton Inn by Hilton 440 Technology Pkwy NW Norcross, GA 30092 $79 + tax (King plus sleeper sofa) $89.00 + tax (2 queen beds)
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DRAWS POSTED
Draws with match times will be posted at 3500 p.m. on Thursday, May 24. Please check the draw each round to confirm your site location and match time. Check in to your site at least a half hour before your scheduled match time (bring your signed Medical Release form...see below to print off a copy).
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
Please download and print a copy of the medical release form. Bring to Friday night check in or 30 minutes prior to your first match at your match site.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE
All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office. Players should go to the link to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here, FAX your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or email to birthcertificates@sta.usta.com
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WEATHER UPDATE PROCESS
If there is a potential chance of inclement weather, we will post an update here. We will also send an instant text and email notification via the Match Tennis App!!
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NEED TO FIND A DOUBLES PARTNER
Use the Match Tennis App Finding a Doubles Partner service.
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FRIDAY NIGHT DOUBLES/TOURNAMENT CHECK IN
Doubles for this event will start on Friday evening. There will be no singles on Friday evening. Just 1 or 2 rounds of doubles. We will have check in for the tournament at each site prior to your doubles match. If you are not playing doubles, you can check in on Friday or on Saturday morning. PLEASE NOTE THAT SINGLES AND DOUBLES AGE GROUPS MUST BE THE SAME.
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SINGLES/DOUBLES AGE GROUP
PLEASE NOTE THAT SINGLES AND DOUBLES AGE GROUPS MUST BE THE SAME.
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Selection
Selection is done right off the most updated Southern standing list.
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SEEDS/SPLIT DRAWS USING WATERFALL
Singles Seeds will be made and before draws are split on Tuesday, March 6 using the Waterfall system. The players' list will be split into two groups of 16 and posted at 6:00 p.m. on Wednesday, March 7. First match times and draws will be posted at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday, March 8.
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SEEDING
Seeding will be based on the latest Southern Standing list.
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ADDRESS FOR Greater Atlanta Christian School (GACS) - 1575 Indian Trail Lilburn Rd, Norcross, GA 30071
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ADDRESS FOR HUDLOW TC (HUD) - 2051 Old Rockbridge Road, Norcross, GA 30071
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ADDRESS FOR LIFETIME ATHLETICS @ PEACHTREE CORNERS (LIFE) - 6350 COURTSIDE DRIVE, NORCROSS, GA 30092
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ADDRESS FOR PEACHTREE STATION (PEACH) - 3930 Eastman Trail, Norcross, GA 30092
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ADDRESS FOR RIVERFIELD @ THE FIELDS CLUB (RIVER) - 4500 Missendell Lane, Norcross, GA 30092
THIS IS A RESIDENTIAL NEIGHBORHOOD SO PLEASE DRIVE THE SPEED LIMIT!!
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ADDRESS FOR PRO TENNIS INTERNATIONAL (PTI) - 2650 Olde Towne Parkway, Duluth, GA 30097
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ORDER OF PLAY FOR TOURNAMENT
Friday: 2 rounds of doubles; Saturday: 1 round of doubles followed by 2 rounds of singles; Sunday: 1 round of doubles followed by 2 rounds of singles.
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ALTERNATE LIST
The alternate list will be updated daily. Once posted, It will be listed above - "Alternate by Event" list. If you plan to enter another tournament, you have to first e-mail me to take your name off the altenate list.
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10 & UNDER GUIDELINES
For all USTA Southern 10 and Under, Level 1-3 tournament play (not including Jr. Team Tennis), the required scoring format, for singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) for the third set. Doubles matches for 10 and under tournament play shall consist of a regular six (6) game set, with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 6-6.
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AWARDS
Awards will be presented to the 1st, 2nd, 3rd, and 4th finishers in all main draw events. Certificates will be awarded to the winners and finalists of the consolation rounds.
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REGISTERING FOR TWO DIVISIONS
REGISTERING FOR TWO DIVISONS: Players are allowed to enter two divisions with these guidelines: (1) Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected to the older age division. They will be removed from the other age division. (2) Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternate’s lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in, from the alt. list. They will be removed from the Alternate list in the other division. (3) Players selected to one age division will be removed from the alternates list of the other division. (4) Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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ON SITE ALTERNATE
ON SITE ALTERNATES: "On Site" Alternates must register at their age group's tournament site. You can inform the Tournament Referee on Friday night or before that you plan to be an On-Site Alternate. Please make sure we have accurate contact information for you to be reached during the weekend. On-Site Alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternates List. On Site Alternates should be on-site when their age and gender check in for play 30 minutes prior to the first match in the first round.
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ORDER FOR DOUBLES SELECTION
Players registered or not registered for the singles tournament can register for doubles. But please note that the selection for doubles is in the following order: 1. Teams with both players entered in the singles. 2. Teams with one player entered in singles and one alternate. 3. Teams with one player entered in singles and one player not registered for singles. 4. Teams with both players not registered for singles.
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SCORING FORMAT
•12-18 SINGLES MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION SINGLES = 2 sets with a third set match tiebreak. 12-18 Doubles will use an 6-game proset with a set tiebreak at 6-all. •10 & under Scoring. For singles, scoring shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) for the third set. Doubles matches for 10 and under tournament play shall consist of a regular six (6) game set, with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 6-6.
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COURT SURFACE
All matches will be played outdoor on hard courts.
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REFUND POLICY
There are no refunds issued after the entry deadline. In the event of inclement weather and no matches are played, you will receive a full credit towards a One Love Tennis GA Level 4 tournament. Additionally if you only get to play 1 match due to inclement weather, you will receive a partial credit towards a future GA Level 4 One Love Tennis tournament.
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TRAINER
For this tournament, the trainer will be at Hudlow Tennis Center.
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STRINGING
There will be a stringer available at each tournament site either on site or on call.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Practice courts will be available on Friday before doubles which start at 5:00 p.m. at all tennis Center. Practice courts will also be available from 7 a.m. to 7:45 a.m. on Saturday and Sunday at all sites.
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GEORGIA LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT AND SOUTHERN LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT. THIS
IS NOT A GEORGIA SUPER CHAMPIONSHIP TOURNAMENT HOWEVER, IT WILL BE
AWARDED GEORGIA LEVEL 3 POINTS BECAUSE IT IS A SOUTHERN LEVEL 3
TOURNAMENT. NEW 10 & UNDER SCORING GUIDELINES For all USTA
Southern 10 and Under, Level 1-3 tournament play (not including Jr.
Team Tennis), the required scoring format, for singles matches,
shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by
two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at
4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by
two) for the third set. Boys/Girls 10 & Under divisions must
play all matches on a 60' court with a 25" racket and use low
compression balls. Online registration ONLY - NO MAIL OR PHONE
ENTRIES. A t-shirt or player's gift will be provided to each
participant. Additional sites will be used. Match times and
tournament information can be accessed online at least 48 hours
before the first scheduled match. Awards for 1st through 4th place
and consolation winner and finalist. Scoring for BG 12-18 - Main
Draw and Consolation (FIC): Best of 2 sets with a Match tiebreaker
in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation final may not be played.
CHAMPIONSHIP - Open to all players regardless of ranking.
Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. Please consult your Section or District rules and regulations for entry requirements for this tournament. If you enter this tournament and are not eligible, any refund is as the discretion of the Tournament Director. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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