Inverness Dermatology
Stop by the Inverness Dermatology booth for a free sample and register to win a free Microderm!!
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Please read, very important!
We have caught up on all emails. If you have sent an email and don't see your doubles partner reflected, please email cmills24@msn.com ASAP. If you have withdrawn and see your name on the list, please email me. If you have not emailed with a doubles partner or your intent to play doubles or not, we will automatically pair you. If you have signed up for doubles and don't see your name on the list, please email me!
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Doubles Information
Doubles registration closes on Wednesday at 5:00 pm. Doubles will start on Friday at 5:00 pm. Please email cmills24@msn.com to let me know your doubles partner. Many times, one player registers and does not indicate who their partner is. This is so helpful if you will go ahead and email us so we can get you paired up.
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Pizza on Friday!
We will have pizza for players on Friday night at Pelham Racquet Club!
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Practice Courts
You will be able to warm up on Saturday and Sunday starting at 6:30 am, you must get off the courts at 7:30 am. The courts will not be groomed again until after the first round. We do not have practice courts on site. You can go to Pelham Tennis Center to practice. Please call 205-620-6428 to sign up. Thanks!
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New information!!
Due to resurfacing of our courts and the weather we have had over the past 2 weeks, the 10s and 12s may have to play on hard courts. We will avoid this if at all possible. If you are in the 10s or 12s and end up having to play on hard courts we will refund $10 to you after the event. We are sorry for this inconvenience and we will still do our best to play all matches on soft courts. Please continue to check this site for updates. We are very excited to host this event!!
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Instagram
We are on Instagram!! Please give us a follow. @pelham_racquet_club We will not be giving tournament updates through Instagram, but you never know what we will post! Please use these hashtags while you are here #pelhamracquetclub #tennis #DiscoverPelhamAl #DiscoverShelbyAl #PelhamAlabama Thanks!
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Tournament Messages
Please continue to check this page for tournament updates. Should we have any weather issues, each message will be at the top of the messages and they will be time stamped. Thanks!
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Tournament Hotel
Host Hotel - Holiday Inn Express & Suites Pelham, AL $109 plus tax rate 260 Cahaba Valley Rd Pelham, AL 35124 The rate
includes breakfast from 6:30 – 9:30 AM each day. Please use the link to book your room. You can also call 205-987-8888 and use code PRC.
more info
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Late Entries
We will allow late entrants to be accepted into the tournament in the event that the draw is not full and if it does not affect seeding. Accepting late entries is at the digression of the tournament committee. We will charge a late fee of $20.
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Draws
Draws will be published by Thursday at 5:00 pm. Please continue to check the draw in case something has changed, this is your responsibility. We will use the messages page for tournament updates.
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Format
For all USTA Southern 10 and under , Level 1-3 tournament play (not including Jr. Team Tennis), the required scoring format for single matches, shall be the best of two short sets (first to 4 and win by 2) with a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) for the third set. Scoring for BG 12-18 Main Draw and FIC, best of 2 sets with a match tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set. Consolation final may not be played.
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Withdrawals and Refunds
Before the deadline, withdraw through Tennislink. After the deadline, email the tournament director at cmills24@msn.com. No refunds after the deadline.
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Events
Singles and Doubles. Doubles will start after 5:00 on Friday.
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Selection Process
Players will be selected for Southern L1, L1A, L2, and L3 tournaments only from the most recent Southern Standing List of the division of the tournament; players will no longer be selected from the next younger age division Southern Standing List. Doubles Selection Criteria (Doubles play in the division selected for Singles) 1. Both players have been selected in singles. 2. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with an alternate. 3. Both players are alternates. 4. One player has been selected into the singles and is partnered with no singles entry. 5. Alternate and no singles entry. 6. Neither are entered in singles.
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Entering Two Divisions
Players are allowed to enter two divisions in Southern Levels 1A, 2 and 3 tournaments. 1. Players selected to both age divisions they apply for will automatically be selected in the older age division. 2. Players not selected to either division would remain on the alternates lists for both divisions but would be obligated to play the division they first get in from the alternates list. They would be removed from the alternates list in the other division. 3. Players selected to one age division would be removed from the alternates list of the division they were not selected. 4. Once a player is selected for any one division no changes can be made.
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Seeding and Draws
Seeding shall be done using only the results from most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list. Players selected on their 10s standing shall not be considered for seeding in the 12s division. Doubles Seeding Criteria Teams shall be seeded in the order of their combined standings. Teams that have the same combined standing shall be seeded by the highest singles seed of the four players.
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Waterfall process for splitting competitors
32 players will be selected for each event and then split into 2 draws of 16 players using the waterfall system selection. If a draw has 23 players or less, then a single 32 draw will be played with the feed in through the quarterfinals. Seeding will be made prior to the players being split. The 32 players will be split as follows. Red Draw: 1,4,5,8,9,12,13,16,17,20,21,24,25,28,29,32 White Draw: 2,3,6,7,10,11,14,15,18,19,22,23,26,27,30,31
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Playing format and scoring BG 12-18s
All singles draws will play the best 2 of 3 sets with a match break in lieu of the third set, with a full feed in consolation through the quarterfinals and 3/4 playoff. The finals of the consolation will not be scheduled or played. BG10s: Will play on the regular 78' court using the green ball. The required scoring format is best of two short sets with regular scoring (first to 4 and win by 2) with a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) at 4-4 in each set and a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) in lieu of the third set. Doubles format: BG 10-18s: All doubles draws will be a 6 game set with a 7 point tiebreak at 6-6. This is the new format approved by Southern in 2018.
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Schedule of Play (subject to draw size)
Friday-2 rounds of doubles Saturday-1 round of doubles and 2 rounds of singles Sunday-1 round of doubles and 2 rounds of singles
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Alternates
Alternate's List: The alternate list will be updated daily after selections are made. Once posted, it will be listed above under "Alternate by Event" list. If you plan to enter another tournament, you have to first email the tournament director to take your name off the alternate list.
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On Site Alternates
You must register at the tournament site. Please inform the tournament referee on Thursday night 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 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 (or second if there are byes).
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Withdrawals prior to the deadline
If you have entered and wish to withdraw prior to the entry deadline, please go to the tournament page and click Edit Registration. You will need your confirmation number.
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Withdrawals after selection and during the tournament
Please email cmills24@msn.com and make sure you get a response. Please be courteous to your opponent and let us know as soon as you can. You will not receive a refund.
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Weather/Refunds
In the event of inclement weather and you do not play any matches, you are entitled to a partial refund based on fixed tournament expenses. Please understand that tournaments have fixed costs which include: trophies, shirts, balls, officials, etc. We hope this does not happen, but thank you for understanding just in case it does.
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Registration
You can register on Friday, March 15th beginning at 2:00 pm or at least 30 minutes before your match time.
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Trainer
We will have a trainer on site beginning at 7:30 am.
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Stringer
We will have a stringer on site during this event. Labor is $20.
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Tournament Ball
Wilson US Open Regular Duty.
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Medical & Photo Release
The USTA requires a medical release signed by the parent or guardian for every player. This form is 2 pages and must be turned in before match play. Please email cmills24@msn.com to get the Medical & Photo Release Form. If you do not want your picture posted on social media, please let a staff member know as soon as possible. Thanks!
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Hospitality
Each player will receive a tournament gift bag with a shirt. We will provide lunch on Saturday. Non player lunches will be available for $5.
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Youth Progression for 10 and under Events:
All Players ages 10 and under must play thru the new Youth Progression System. Starting with 2017 Tournaments players will only be allowed to enter tournaments at their approved level or one level below. No playing up will be allowed. In general players will find the progression from Orange 2(entry Level, will count as a level 5) to Orange 1(intermediate Level will count as a level 4) the quickest, then from Orange 1 to Green Level 10's(Advanced will count as at least a level 3) slightly more difficult, then from Green Level 10's to Yellow Ball play in 12's more difficult. Once a player ages up to 11 they will be eligible for Yellow Ball Play automatically. We hope the New Progression Pathway will help all players find their natural pathway.
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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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