Sportsmanship Winners
The Macon Tennis Association strives for good sportsmanship. We ask our officials to look out for good sports throughout the weekend. Our 2019 Southern 12's Sportsmanship winners are: Boys - William Luke - Athens, GA Girls - Elizabeth Fauchet - Brentwood, TN
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Thank You
The Macon Tennis Association would like to thank everyone for coming and playing in the 2019 Southern Level 1. We hope to see you all in the near future. Safe Travels.
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Player Lunch
Just reminder, Player Lunch will be from 11:30 AM - 2:00 PM at JDS.
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Girls 12's Doubles
A seeding error was made in the girls 12's Doubles. It has been corrected and the draw is showing the correct information.
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Friday Check In Time and Location:
Friday Tournament Check IN:Friday 5:00 pm – 7:00 pm@Comfort Inn and Suites120 Plantation Inn DriveMacon, GA 31210If you can not check in on Friday you can check in at any site before your first match. T-shirts will only be given out at JDS (Main Site) on Saturday.
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Warm Up Drills
Please text 479-459-4495 to sign up for the Saturday warm up drill which will be held at 730-830am on Saturday. Please register at http://www.123formbuilder.com/form-4558023/Warm-Up-Drillsto sign up for the Sunday drills.Cost for the drill is $18.00 per session. Need a minimum of 4 registered and paid participants or drill may be canceled Hitting lessons will also be available throughout the tournament. Cost is $30/1/2 hour or $60.00/hour. Please text 478-954-6852 to schedule your hitting lesson.
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Hotel Information
Please click More INFO to go to our Hotel Home page!!
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Medical Release
Please click "more info" and print out the Medical Release.
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One Division
You are only allowed to sign up for one age division. If you sign up for two age divisions you will be charged with no refund from either divison. Thank you for your consideration in this matter.
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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 “GA-22678” 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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Format of Play
The Format of Play for Singles
is a 128 Draw, Full Feed-In Consolation through the Round of 16, with
Quarterfinal Playoffs and a 3rd/4th Playoff in the Main Draw.
The Scoring for Main Draw Singles and Consolation is best of
3 Sets with tiebreak in lieu of the third set.
The Format of Play for Doubles is a 64 Draw, Single Elimination
with a 3rd/4th Playoff
The Scoring for Doubles is an 6 game set with WITH AD scoring (7pt tie-break at 6-6.)
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Withdraw Information
• Prior to Entry Deadline: If entries have not yet closed, a player may withdraw
by going to the tournament’s USTA TennisLink Home Page - the same web page that
the player registered for the tournament. Once in the system, click on the
"Register Now" text in red. When taken to the next page, click on
"Withdraw" on the left hand side of the screen. You will need your
confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. Because your
credit card will not be charged prior to the entry deadline, no refund needs to
be made. If you cannot locate your confirmation number, contact
linkteam@usta.com.
• After
Entry Deadline: Immediately
contact the tournament if to withdraw from the tournament - email addresses of
the Tournament Director and/or Referee will be posted on the tournament’s USTA
TennisLink Home Page.
* NO REFUNDS WILL BE GIVEN ONCE THE ENTRIES CLOSE
Late entry information
A 10 dollar processing fee
will be added to all late entries after the deadline has passed. A player will
not be added into the tournament until all fees are paid. Late entries are
listed in the order they are received. If your name comes up and the seeding
has been posted, late entries can not be added if they affect the seeding.
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Timeline
12/3/18 - Entries Open
01/06/19- 11:59 pm Entries will Close
01/09/19 - By Noon Selection Lists posted to the Tournament
Website - If your credit card had issues, you can call 478-954-6556 to give
payment
01/09/19 – Noon Alternates List Posted
01/10/19 - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You
have 12 hours to respond
01/14/19 Mon - 11:59 PM Last Day to make doubles changes: add
or change partner, enter or withdraw via Email - daltondeuce@aol.com
01/17/19 Thu - 9:00 am First Match Times posted
01/18/19 Fri - 10:00 am Draws Posted
01/18/19 Fri - 5:00-7:00 pm Check-In at Comfort Suites (FRIDAY ONLY)
01/19/19 Sat - 7:00am - check-in resumes at John Drew Smith Tennis Center (JDS)
01/19/19 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am at JDS 7:00am
at Tattnall, 8:00am at Mercer, Play begins at 8:00 am with all Boys & Girls
1st Rd Doubles, followed by 1st Rd of Singles, 2nd Rd of Singles, 1st Rd of
Consolations, 2nd rd Doubles
01/20/19 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am at JDS, 7:30am
Tattnall, 8:00am at Mercer, Play continues at 8:00 am, Rd of 16 Doubles, Rd of 32 Singles, 2nd & 3rd Rd of Consolation, Quarter Final Doubles.
01/21/19 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 7:45 am at JDS, Play
continues at 9:00 am, Doubles Semi Finals, Rd of 16 & Quarterfinals Singles,
4th and 5th rounds of Consolation, Final and 3/4 Playoff Doubles.
01/22/19 Tue - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play
continues at 8:00 am, Singles Semi Finals & Finals & 3rd/4th Playoff, Consolation Rd of
16 & Quarterfinals
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Facilities
Main Site:
John
Drew Smith Tennis Center (JDS)
3280 North Ingle Place, Macon GA 31210
Alternate Site:
Tattnall
Tennis Center (TAT)
1155 College Street, Macon GA 31210
Stratford Academy (STRAT)
6010 Peake Rd, Macon, GA 31220
Practice Facility when the Mercer Tennis Teams are not practicing
Mercer
University (MER)
GPS
will NOT take you to the courts. Please use
directions below**:
Mercer
University Campus, Macon, GA 31207
USE
THESE DIRECTIONS * * From JDS: Turn right on
Northside Dr. * Turn left on Riverside Dr., travel to first red light. * Turn
right on Arkwright Rd., travel 1/10 mile. * Turn right on I-75 South, travel 7
miles. * Take Exit 163, Mercer University Blvd. * Turn left on Mercer
University Blvd., travel 4/10 mile (second red light). * Turn left into Mercer
University Campus. * Tennis courts are on the left, parking lot is on the
right.
Tennis courts are located next
to the Football Stadium
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Doubles Information
Doubles
Please check your doubles
event.
1. If you have a partner and they are NOT listed by YOUR
name, please email the tournament to confirm your partner.
2. If you are not playing doubles but your name is in the
doubles event, please email the tournament to remove your name.
3. If you are playing doubles but your name is not in the
event, please email the tournament to add your name.
4. If you do not have a partner, use Match Tennis App to find
a partner. BOTH players must confirm the pairing. The tournament does not team
players up for partnerships.
PARTNERS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY 11:59 PM MONDAY JAN 14th.
DOUBLES
REGISTRATION
Entries will be accepted
online before the entry deadline, and via email (after selections are made).
• Only players selected for singles will be selected for
doubles. There will be no 'doubles-only' selections.
• Alternates may participate in doubles if space is
available.• The doubles deadline is 11:59 PM Monday Jan 14th.
• Doubles play will begin on Saturday, January 19th.
• Email doubles entries to daltondeuce@aol.com both partners must email
to confirm partnership.
* Six game pro sets with add scoring are to be played
throughout the doubles event, including the finals.
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Wilson Balls
Wilson balls will be used for
the tournament.
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Player Lunch
We will have a table set up
all weekend for PLAYERS ONLY. A players lunch will be provided Saturday from
11:30 am - 2:00 pm at JDS.
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Stringer
A Stringer will be at John Drew Smith Tennis Center each day of the tournament.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, January 6, 2019 11:59:00 PM 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: 700014719 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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