Weather and Schedule Update
This tournament is scheduled outdoors. We will try to play outside unless there is inclement weather. We have 12 outdoor courts and 6 Indoor courts as back up. We are not guaranteed to have all 6 indoor back up during this tournament. In the case of rain or cold weather, the referee and the tournament director may move matches indoors. If the matches are moved indoors, times may change and so may the order of play.
***** Monday matches are scheduled TO BE PLAYED INDOORS at our INDOOR facility- 5428 Davis Lant Drive, Evansville IN. Please check updated draw for match times******
Indoor location: Evansville Tennis Center : 5428 Davis Lant Drive, Evansville IN
Please check back for any announcements and changes made regarding site locations.
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Player Check-IN
Optional player check-in Friday March 22rd, 7-9 pm at Evansville Tennis Center- 5428 Davis Lant Drive, Players checking in on Saturday- please arrive 20 minutes prior to your first match.
Player gifts, shirts, visitors bag will be handed out. Players must also have their Release and Waiver turned in prior to playing., USTA Junior Player Oath will also be signed at check in
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*** IMPORTANT to ALL PLAYERS*** MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience! We will be using The Match! Tennis App for all instant tournament notifications via text, email, twitter, and facebook. In order to receive all instant Tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “IN-23200” during registration for free access. You must register through the website before you can use the mobile app. No Credit Card Required. Please click the “more info” link to register.
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In Need of a Doubles Partner?
If you need a doubles partner please use The Match Tennis App Free Doubles Pairing Service. Please click the link below to register, add your name to the doubles request list, and communicate privately with others who are also looking for a doubles partner. This service is privatized through Match Tennis App, so you do NOT have to share any personal contact info with others unless you choose to do so! If you are already a Match Tennis App subscriber, find our tournament, go to the tournament details page, click the “Find a Doubles Partner” button, and add your name to the doubles partner request list for our tournament. Click the “more info” link below to register:
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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); OR 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
This event is concurrent with the East Bowl. Players may register for both tournaments, however:
• Players who registered for both and are selected for both the Easter Bowl and a March Level 3 must notify the Tournament Committees of which tournament that they would like to participate in by March 19th. • Players who withdraw from one event to participate in the other after the date of March 19th, or who apply for and receive wild cards into the Easter Bowl and then subsequently withdraw from the March Level 3 will be assessed suspension points for withdrawing to play in another tournament. • Players may not participate in both the March Level 3 and the Easter Bowl under any circumstances.
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Help Us Go Green
Please HELP US GO GREEN. Save Trees and time and UPLOAD your medical waiver to us using the Match Tennis App. After registering for Match Tennis App it will auto-fill your personal info and then you simply sign the waiver with your mouse or finger and click the “upload” button. If needed you can print your waiver out also. We will have a limited number of waivers on site. Medical Waiver Upload Directions:
* After you register for Match Tennis App use the Match Tennis App Medical Waiver tool to fill out and UPLOAD your waiver directly to the tournament director.
* Upon completing the form click the “Create PDF & Upload” button….
* Please make sure you see the “Medical Waiver Uploaded” notification popup for verification your waiver was uploaded. If not repeat and make sure all form fields are filled out properly.
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General Information
Tournament Director- Ryan McDaniel , rmcdaniel@evansvilletennis.com 812-401-6060 Tournament Referee - David Wu Tournament Site: Wesselman Tennis Center, 551 N. Boeke Rd Events: G12s - 32 FIC-16 / G12d - 16 SE Scoring Format: Best 2/3 sets with a 10-pt tiebreaker in liue of 3rd set Level - National Level 3 Tournament Ball - Wilson US Open (red) Stringing - Stringing is available during the tournament. We can only guarantee a 24 hour turn-around time for any and all racquets.
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Eligibility
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Seeding Criteria Link
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Entry Fee Refund Policy
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Release and Waiver Form
All Players playing in this tournament are required to fill out a Release and Waiver Form. You may fill this out and email it to rmcdaniel@evansvilletennis.com or bring it with you to turn in prior to your first match time. This is a required form for all players.
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Site Information
All matches are scheduled to be played OUTDOORS at the Wessleman Tennis Center 551 N. Boeke Rd, Evansville, IN 812-401-6060
In the case of inclement weather, please check the tournament page as it will be updated as frequently as possible.We do have access to our indoor facility if needed. If we move indoors for inclement weather we cannot guarantee access to all indoor courts.
Front Desk staff will not be able to answer any tournament questions. Please contact the referee or director.
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Draw and Match Formats
Singles - 32 Draw - 2 Sets & Match Tiebreak (in lieu of 3rd set) Doubles - 16 Draw Singles Elimination - 8 Game Pro Set - No Ad (7 point tiebreak will be used at 8 games all)
Doubles will be played first on Saturday and Sunday. Matches will begin at 8:00 am. Order of Play: Saturday 3/24/18 - 2 rounds of doubles, 2 main draw, 1 consolation Sunday 3/25/18 - 1 round of doubles, 2 main draw, 3 consolation Monday 3/26/18 - 1 round of doubles, 1 main draw, 2 consolation
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Hotel Information
Courtyard by Marriott - $111.00 / night. Please ask for Evansville Tennis Center pricing Hilton Garden Inn - $111.00 / night. Please use corporate code 3213243 when booking online.
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Practice / Warm Up Courts
Players will have complimentary access to warm-up courts (outdoors - tournament site) 90 mins before matches begin each day. Once matches begin, we cannot guarantee a court will be available for warm-up. We ask players accommodate up to 4 players per court.
Indoor courts may be reserved (must pay) Friday evening by calling the club at 812-401-6060. We will waive all guest fees for players. Due to travel arrangements, We will stay open until 9:30pm Friday.
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Tournament Entry Information
For Multiple Entry and Selection Process please see below Entry Deadline: 12/28/17 11:59am (ET) Tournament ID: 850002318
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ON-Site Alternates
Alternates may be accepted into the draw, by checking in and be ready to play no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate. The order of the alternates is based on the original alternate list published by the tournament and not in the order in which the players check-in.
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Doubles
Any Player selected for doubles without a partner should email Ryan McDaniel with their partners name and USTA number. We ask that both players send an email confirming they are partners.
The doubles deadline is March 16 @ 5pm. Players may email their name along with their selected partner.
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Contact information
Tournament Director: Ryan McDaniel Email: rmcdaniel@evansvilletennis.com Office: 812-401-6060 Cell: 317-213-7697
Tournament Referee Skip Trapp
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Written Notification Requirements for Withdraws
After play starts, any player coded as "Withdrawal" or "Walkover" on the draw sheet, the player must fulfill the following written verification requirements:
Injury or Illness Written Verification Requirement: If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall deliver written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional to the Referee no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament...
Personal Circumstance Written Verification Requirement: If the player is not playing because of a personal circumstance, the player shall deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament and the Referee shall determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
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PLAYERS ENTERED IN TWO EVENTS
The deadline for final decisions has been extended to Thursday, January 4, 2018 at 5 PM EST (17:00).
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Easter Bowl
The entry deadline for the 18s division of the Easter Bowl is Tuesday, February 27th. The entry deadline for the 12s, 14s and 16s divisions National Spring Championships (Easter Bowl) is March 1st. Players may enter both the Easter Bowl and the March Level 3, but they may play in only one tournament. Easter Bowl players may NOT participate in the March L3 on the weekend of March 24-25. · Players who registered for both and are selected for both the Easter Bowl and a March Level 3 must notify the Tournament Committees of which tournament that they would like to participate in by Tuesday, March 12th. · Players who withdraw from one event to participate in the other after the date of March 12th, or who apply for and receive wild cards into the Easter Bowl and then subsequently withdraw from the March Level 3 will be assessed suspension points for withdrawing to play in another tournament. · Players may NOT participate in both the March Level 3 and the Easter Bowl under any circumstances.
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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, February 28, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern 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: 850003119 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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