MULTIPLE ENTRIES AND SELECTION PROCESS
Players may choose ONE of the following options, but NOT both: OPTION 1: Enter any ONE (1) division of TWO (2) concurrent USTA National Level 3 Tournaments (this may be a different division in each tournament) OPTION 2: Enter TWO (2) divisions of ONE (1) USTA National Level 3 Tournament Players may PLAY in only ONE division of ONE tournament. Players who register for three (3) or more events will be given 5 suspension points and will only be selected into a maximum of two events.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAYERS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO ONE EVENT AT THE TIME OF SELECTION ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THE ALTERNATE LIST OF ANOTHER EVENT. WE URGE PLAYERS TO ONLY SIGN UP FOR EVENTS THEY WOULD PLAY IF ACCEPTED.
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ENTRY DEADLINE IS >>> 11:59 AM...AM ... AM .... NOT PM !!!!..
If you miss the 11;59 AM, March 28 deadline, and would like to be added to the alternate list after all "on time" entrants, email 2019capitoline@goodsports.us. (Posted 11/7/2018)
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EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED !!!!!!! , EMAIL ADDRESS NEEDED !!!!!!! DON'T Forget to enter your Email Address Important information WILL BE EMA<
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Weather
To view NOAA weather forecast and weather radar, click "more info"
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Sunday Morning Chapel Service, delayed until 8:45 a.m.
A 15-20-minute non-denominational chapel service will be held at Rome Tennis Center. @ Berry College The service will be held at 8:45 a.m.
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Doubles Registration
• Entries will be accepted online before the singles entry deadline, and via email (after singles selections are made). • Only players selected for singles will be selected for doubles. There will be no 'doubles-only' selections. • If you sign up online without a partner, you will be paired with another player who has no partner, if you don't notify us otherwise. • Alternates may participate in doubles if space is available. • The doubles deadline is 6:00 PM Tuesday April 17. • Doubles play will begin on Saturday, April 21. •***** DO NOT SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES IF YOU DO NOT INTEND TO STAY FOR THE ENTIRE TOURNAMENT. • Email doubles entries to 2018capitoline@goodsports.us.
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Doubles Selection Order
The 2018 USTA Tournament Committee Manual states: "The Tournament Committee shall accept double teams into the doubles event in the following order: 1. All teams comprising two players in the singles draw shall be selected. 2. Teams comprising one player in the singles draw and one player not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on the most recently published National Individual Doubles Seeding List, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams. 3. Teams comprising two singles alternates. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on the most recently published National Individual Doubles Seeding List, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams.” 4. Walk-on doubles teams. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on the most recently published National Individual Doubles Seeding List, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams.”
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USTA Release Form
At check-in you are required to submit a signed USTA Release form.
Forms will be available on-site at check-in, or you may print a copy of
the USTA National Junior Championship Release by clicking "more info."
If your parents will not accompany you, you need to bring the signed
release with you.
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USTA PLAYER OATH
I RECOGNIZE THAT TENNIS IS A SPORT THAT PLACES THE RESPONSIBILITY FOR FAIR PLAY ON ME. I PROMISE TO ABIDE BY THE RULES OF THE GAME, WHICH REQUIRE TO GIVE THE BENEFIT OF THE DOUBT TO MY OPPONENT. AT ALL TIMES I SHALL STRIVE TO COMPETE WITH THE TRUE SPIRIT OF SPORTSMANSHIP, RECOGNIZING THAT MY BEHAVIOR ON THE COURT IS A DIRECT REFLECTION OF MY CHARACTER. WHETHER THIS MATCH ENDS WITH MY VICTORY OR DEFEAT, I PROMISE TO CONDUCT MYSELF IN A WAY THAT HONORS MY OPPONENT, THOSE WHO SUPPORT ME, AND THE GAME OF TENNIS.
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Scoring Formats
Matches will play the following: • All Singles matches will play two tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a third set. • Doubles will play 8-game pro-set with a 7-pt tiebreak at 8-all.
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Singles Tournament Format
The
singles tournament will be a Full Feed-in through the ROUND OF 16 with a 3rd/4th playoff and Quarterfinal Losers "5th/6th" Consolation Draw. *** The initial Consolation draw semis and final will not be played.
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Rest periods between singles matches
The following policy will be implemented: When players are scheduled to play 2 singles matches in one day, they will be offered a rest period equal to the length of their first match, with a maximum of 2 hours, This rest period guideline does not apply to doubles.
Note: Players must contact the referee immediately after their match if the
next scheduled match time must be delayed to allow sufficient rest. ***** Players will be expected to report on time
for their next match if they do not request an extension from the referee at
the conclusion of their first match.
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3-Minute Coaching Break
· In matches playing a match tiebreak in lieu of a third set there will be a 3-minute coaching break between the end of the second set and the match-deciding tiebreak. · This 3-minute break is treated the same as the 2-minute set break between first and second sets, except that players may receive coaching on the court. · Players may not leave the court. unless requesting a toilet break. The toilet break will be taken after the 3-minute coaching break. No coaching is allowed during the toilet break for either player.
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Seeding
Computerized List Method of seeding will be used.
Click "more info" to view USTA
National Level 1, 2, and 3 seeding regulations.
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AIRPORTS SERVING ROME .... Atlanta and Chattanooga
Chattanooga is closer,
but there is only one turn between Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport and Rome
.
· Distance to Rome Tennis Center
@ Berry College from Atlanta
Airport is 72.8miles.
· Distance from Chattanooga varies 63.5
miles to 69.9 miles, depending on route chosen.
· Travel time is about 20 minutes less from Chattanooga.
· Atlanta
has more airline options.
· Directions from Atlanta
Airport, bypassing Atlanta traffic, will be emailed to all
competitors before the tournament.
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HOST HOTELS
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ECONO-LODGE
390 Dodd Blvd SE, Rome, GA,
706-234-0014 •
King Room: $59.99, 2 Doubles: $64.99 + tax
• Free Wireless Internet access
• Complimentary continental breakfast
• Free local calls plus 800 access
• All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, coffee
maker (irons, ironing boards and hair dryer available at front desk)
• Copy and fax service
• All rooms are indoor corridor
• Cancellation policy - Cancel 24 hours prior to
6:00 pm day of arrival to avoid 1 night charge. • To
reserve online, click "more info".
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HAWTHORN SUITES
110 W. Second
Ave., Rome
30161, 706-378-4837
• Standard King Room: $ 159.00 (+15% Tax).
• Large room on river with balcony and 2 Queen
beds, or King suite with full kitchen, separate living room with sleeper sofa:
$ 189.00 (+15% Tax)
• To check availability click on "more
info".
• "Hawthorn Suites is located inside a 115
year old renovated warehouse in the heart of downtown Rome, Georgia.
It is within walking distance to most all types of shops and restaurants the
city has to offer. Also for your convenience, Hawthorn Suites is 2-3 blocks
from the Downtown Tennis Center
and only 4.6 miles from Rome Tennis Center
at Berry College. Ace your night's sleep before
the big match with Hawthorn Suites! We serve up free wi-fi, free parking, and a
grand slam breakfast. At the end of a long day hit our beds for the sweet
spot!"
• 2 night minimum reservation per room.
• Cancellation Policies: ** 48-hour Cancellation
- Guests have until 48 hours before check-in date to cancel without penalty.
Late cancellations and No-Shows will be charged additional fee of one night at
room rate.
** Early Check-out penalty: Guests who depart
before reserved check-out date will be charged an additional fee of one night
at room rate.
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS
35
Hobson Way, Rome,
GA 30161
706-232-0021
• Standard King and 2 Queen Bed Guest Rooms:
$124.00 + tax. Tennis rate not
applicable for suites.
• Tennis Rate available only if you book with the hotel
directly at 706-232-0021. Or through link provided under “more info” below.
• Two week cutoff date for the tournaments: Rooms must be
booked two weeks prior to arrival to be guaranteed the tennis rate. Rooms booked after cutoff date will no longer
have tennis discount applied.
• All rooms have microwave, refrigerator, and 42-inch Flat
Panel HD TV.
• Complimentary Hot Full Breakfast Buffet.
• Fitness
Center and Business Center
on site. The location DOES NOT
have a pool
• Cancellation Policy: Guests must cancel 24
hours in advance to not be charged for the first night. This must be done by
6PM the night prior to arrival.
• Early Check out: Must check out by 11:00 on
the day of check out. Checkouts after 11am are subject to another night’s charge.
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LA QUINTA INN & SUITES
15 Chateau Drive, Rome, GA, 30161, Phone 706-291-1034, Fax 706-291-1036, laquintaromega@gmail.com · Rates: Standard King or Double Queen Room $95.00 plus tax, suites upgrade upon availability with additional charges. · Rates listed above are for one or two people only. · Tennis rate is available only if you book with the hotel directly at 706-291-1034. · Special rate is offered up to 14 days prior to 1st day of the tournament. · All rooms have microwave, fridge, and TV · Complimentary Hot Full Breakfast Buffet · Amenities offered are pool, fitness center, business center, and guest laundry. · Cancellation Policy: call 24 hours prior to arrival to cancel without any charge. · Early check outs: Must check out by 12 pm on the day of desired departure. · Late check outs times are negotiable at front desk and depends on availability.
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Quality Inn
40 Grace Dr., Rome, 30161, 706-291-7797, Fax
706-291-6858, gm.ga889@choicehotels.com
• Guest Rooms: $89.00 + tax
• All
rooms have 37" flat-screen TV, fridge, and microwave.
• FREE High Speed Wireless Internet, Indoor pool
open year-round, 24-hour on-site Fitness
Center, Complimentary USA
Today, Free Showtime Movie Channel.
• Deluxe Continental Breakfast including
biscuits and gravy, Belgian waffles, variety of grits/oatmeal, fruit, and much,
much more
• Cancellation Policy: Cancel by 4:00 PM the day
before arrival to avoid one night's room charge.
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AMERICA'S BEST VALUE INN
2973
Cedartown Hwy SE, Rome, GA 30161, Phone: (706)235-1717. Fax: (706) 378-0008.
• Hotel is near Georgia
Highlands College
and Darlington School
• 36 Rooms with Micro Fridge, Coffee Pot, Iron
and Board , High Speed Internet
• Continental Breakfast.
• Only 6 miles to Rome
Downtown Tennis
Center, 3 minutes from Darlington School. • Guest rooms: KING BED $59.95 + tax, Two DOUBLE BEDS $69.95
+ tax
• Rate is available by calling hotel directly at
706-235-1717.
• Cancellation policy: Cancel by 6:00 pm two
days before arrival to avoid penalty
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BAYMONT INN and SUITES
2209 Shorter Avenue, Rome, GA 30165, (706)
802-1223, Fax (706) 802-0135, Baymont.Rome@gmail.com
• Rooms are completely renovated. All rooms are
Non-Smoking.
• Rooms have refrigerator, microwave, Iron and
ironing board , Hair dryer, Coffee pot, Free Wireless Internet, Free Parking
• Free Continental Breakfast.
• Guest rooms: 2 Queen Beds $98.00 + tax,
• KING Suite
with sleeper sofa $108.00 + tax. (Rates are based 2 adults, children 17 and
under are free.)
• Rate is available by calling hotel directly at
706-802-1223
• Cancellation policy: Cancel by 6:00 pm 24
hours prior to arrival to avoid penalty.
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COUNTRY INN and SUITES
15
Hobson Way, Rome,
30161, 706-232-3380.
• Standard King or 2 Queen Beds: $99.00 + tax. Tennis rate not applicable for suites.
• Tennis Rate available only if you book with the hotel
directly at 706-232-3380. Hotel will not match tennis rates for reservations
made through other venues.
• Two week cutoff date for the tournaments:
Rooms must be booked two weeks prior to arrival to be guaranteed the tennis
rate. Rooms booked after cutoff date
will no longer have tennis discount applied.
• THE COUNTRY INN & SUITES is Rome’s finest award
winning hotel, offering amenities comparable to upper scale hotels such as:
expanded breakfast bar, free high speed internet access, out-door pool,
micro-fridge and microwave in all rooms, and much more.
• For some it’s the cozy accommodations,
breakfast and great rates. For others it’s the little things we do with the
personal touches of home.
• Cancellation Policy: Adjustments to arrival
dates must be made 24 hours prior to arrival. Reservations cancelled after 24
hour cutoff are subject to first night’s stay.
• Early Check out: Must check out by 12:00 noon
on the day of check out. Check outs after noon will be charged an additional
night.
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COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT
Courtyard Rome
Riverwalk, 320 West 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30165
• King + Sleeper Sofa $162.00 + tax or Double
Queens $172.00 + tax. Parking $5.00 per day.
• A block of rooms is being held until 3/22/19. After that
date, call hotel for rates and availability.
• To book at the group rate online, click "more info"
• If you call
706-295-7006 to make reservations, refer to "MTA Capitoline Wolf Classic".
• Located across the street from the Downtown Tennis Center.
• The new state-of-the-art lobby at Courtyard
Rome provides greater flexibility and choices for our guests. At the center of
it all is The Bistro, your destination for a great breakfast, or dinner during
the evening. Take in the relaxing views of the river on our outdoor patio while
sitting by the fire pit.
• Free Hi-speed internet; Fitness Center;
Pet Friendly
• Starbucks on site.
• Cancellation policy - Cancel 48 hours prior to
6:00 pm day of arrival to avoid 1 night charge.
• Early Check-out penalty is $50.00.
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DAYS INN
840 Turner
McCall Blvd., Rome,
30161, 706-295-0400.
• Guest Rooms: $92.00 + tax.
• Business Center, Free Wireless High Speed
Internet, Gym/Fitness Center, Meeting/banquet Space, Swimming Pool
• Free Daybreak Breakfast
• Free Local Calls and 800 # Access
• All rooms have: Microwave, Refrigerator, Alarm
Clock, Hairdryer, Iron and Ironing Board
• Copy and Fax Service
• Coffee Maker In All Rooms, RV - Bus Parking.
• Cancellation policy: Cancel 24 hours prior to 4 PM the day of arrival to avoid a one-night charge.
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Directions to RomeTennis Center @ Berry College (RTC) from I-75 at Exit # 290 (Cartersville)
100 Match Point Way, Rome, GA 30165 (may not yet be accessible via GPS systems !!!) · Go west (left if you are coming from Atlanta) on GA Hwy 20 approximately 2.4 miles · GA Hwy 20 will merge into US Hwy 411 · Follow 411 for approximately 18 miles to GA LOOP 1 (East Rome Bypass) · Turn RIGHT onto GA Loop 1, · Go 7.0 miles to the 5th traffic light (at Braves Stadium) on GA Loop 1 (Loop 1 eventually changes name to Veterans Memorial Pkwy) · Turn RIGHT onto Braves Blvd (Armuchee Connector) · Go 1.7 miles on Armuchee Connector · Rome Tennis Center at Berry College will be on the LEFT. For a map, click "more info".
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Directions to Rome Tennis Center at Berry College (RTC) from I-75 southbound from Tennessee at Exit 312 (Calhoun)
100 Match Point Way, Rome, GA 30165 (may not yet be accessible via GPS systems !!!) · Take Exit 312 (GA 53 West) · Turn RIGHT on GA HWY 53 West · Go Approximately 18 miles to intersection with GA Loop 1 (East Rome Bypass) · Turn RIGHT onto GA Loop 1 · Go 2.7 miles on GA Loop 1 (Veterans Memorial PKWY) to 2nd traffic light (at Braves Stadium) · Turn RIGHT onto Braves Blvd (Armuchee Connector) · Rome Tennis Center at Berry College is 1.7 miles on the LEFT. For a map, click "more info".
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Satellite Site - Rome Downtown Tennis Center (DT) will be used Saturday for match play.
Directions to Rome Downtown Tennis Center (DT) from Rome Tennis Center @ Berry College (339 W. 3rd Street, Rome, GA 30165) · Turn RIGHT out of tennis center onto Armuchee Connector. · Go 1.7 mile to traffic light at Veterans Memorial Pkwy (just past Braves Stadium) · Go STRAIGHT AHEAD 1.4 miles on Riverside Drive to 1st traffic light (Turner McCall). · Turn RIGHT on Turner McCall · Go approximately 0.2 mile to 1st traffic light and turn LEFT onto Avenue A · Go approximately 0.1 mile to 1st traffic light · Straight ahead you will see a GLASS company Sign on brick building · Take slight LEFT and ...· ·IMMEDIATELY (next to brick Glass Co. building)…. · Turn RIGHT onto W. 3rd Street · Go approximately 0.2 mile on W. 3rd Street · Tennis Center is on RIGHT · TOTAL DISTANCE : ~3.6 miles.
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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 Thursday, March 28, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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