Weather Update - 20 July, 6:35am
The clay courts at Yarbrough and Marriott will be ready to play for scheduled matches this morning (Saturday). Players may warm-up at Marriott on clay from 7:00am to 7:45am as long as they sweep after their practice. Players may warm-up at Yarbrough on outdoor hard courts.
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Weather Update - Friday matches report to indoor courts - 19 July, 3:45pm
The Friday matches at 5:00pm will be played indoors; all doubles teams scheduled to play on Friday should report to the indoor courts.
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Weather Update - 19 July, 1:55pm
It is currently raining at Yarbrough Tennis Center and the outdoor clay courts are soaked. We will make every effort to dry the courts as the rain stops. However, the indoor courts are available and if need be will be used. Please make sure and report to Yarbrough Tennis Center in time for your scheduled doubles match.
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Another update to Girls 18 Singles DRAW and SCHEDULE - posted 19 July, 9:25am
Due to the late withdrawal of another top seed in the Girls 18 Singles the draw was reviewed and changes were made to the seeds and the schedule - ALL GIRLS 18s PLAYERS - CHECK THE SCHEDULE to verify changes in your singles match times on Saturday.
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Draws and Schedules Updated - posted 18 July, 7:25pm
The seeding for the 16 and 18 doubles was recalculated and both of those draws reposted, and a seeded player had a late withdrawal from the Girls 18 singles so some changes were made to this draw as well. All of these changes were published at 7:25pm on 18 July.
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Doubles Draw to be updated - posted 2:50pm, 18 July
The seedings for doubles are being reviewed and an updated Doubles Draw will be posted this evening.
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DRAW and Friday/Saturday Schedule are posted - 18 July, 10:25am
Registration is 2:00pm-5:00pm on Friday at Yarbrough Tennis Center, 1717 Richland Road, Auburn AL (EVERY player MUST fill out a WAIVER) Doubles (16 and 18) matches will be played starting at 5:00pm on Friday at Yarbrough Tennis Center (no matches at Marriott on Friday) Girls 16 Singles matches on Saturday will all be played at Yarbrough Tennis Center. Girls 18 Singles matches on Saturday will all be played at Marriott Grand National, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika AL
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LATE ENTRIES DEADLINE
Late entries will be accepted until 3:30pm central time on 16 July, 2019.
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DOUBLES PAIRINGS - players without partners may be REMOVED from doubles if no email - posted 16 July, 7:30am
Players - more than half of the players signed up for doubles have used the Match Tennis App to find a partner already. However there are several players that signed up for doubles that do not have a partner assigned. Players signed up for doubles that do not have a doubles partner now must do one of the two following things: 1. Send an email to Bret Peterson stating doubles partner (prefer that both USTA numbers are listed in the email as proof of contact) or 2. Send an email to Bret Peterson stating that you are willing to play doubles with a randomly assigned partner. PLAYERS SIGNED UP FOR DOUBLES WITHOUT A PARTNER NOW MUST SEND ONE OF THESE EMAILS BY 12NOON ON 17 JULY TO BRET PETERSON, IF NO EMAIL THEY WILL BE REMOVED FROM DOUBLES.
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Players Selected - MATCHES ON MONDAY, 22 July - posted 11 July at 10:00am
Players have been selected for this tournament. Based on current entries there will be matches scheduled to play on Monday, 22 July.
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*** IMPORTANT to ALL PLAYERS***MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality
tournament experience!
Please register for Match Tennis
App. We will be using Match Tennis App during our
tournament for the following:
1. Important Tournament Notifications- you must register to receive automatic email messages for (rain delays, schedule changes, draw changes etc.)
instead of having to check the website over and over.
2. “Doubles Pairing” – Privatized Service (Find a
doubles partner for our tournament. Register, add your name to the list, and
connect with others looking)
3. “Find a Warm-Up Partner” Privatized Service
(Find a partner to warm-up with before your matches. Register, Add your name to
the list, and connect with others looking)
In order to receive all important
Tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “AL-23269” 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
below to register.
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How to find a doubles partner - Match Tennis App
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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Event Guide - Hotels Listing - posted 4 Feb 19
Please click on "more info" at the end of this message to go to the Event Guide for this tournament that was prepared by our local tourism bureau. This event guide lists HOTELS WITH SPECIAL RATES for this tournament. If you have any questions about information in this event guide please email Bret Peterson at bpeterson@auburnalabama.org.......
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SITES
There are two tournament sites: Main Site - Yarbrough Tennis Center, 1717 Richland Road, Auburn AL Secondary Site - Marriott Grand National, 3700 Robert Trent Jones Trail, Opelika AL
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BALLS
Balls for the tournament are Dunlop Grand Prix Regular Duty
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TRAINER
A trainer will be stationed at both sites near the tournament desk. Trainer will be present prior to the start of play and through the end of play at that site that day.
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STRINGER
A stringer will be available on-site at Yarbrough Tennis Center during the tournament. You may contact the stringer by sending him a text to 334-559-3059.
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SURFACE
The court surface for matches is clay (Har-Tru). In the event of significant amounts of rain some matches may be moved to indoor hard courts.
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DRAWS
There may be up to 64 singles players in each draw, and up to 32 doubles teams in each draw.
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CHECK-IN
Check-in will be at Yarbrough Tennis Center from 2:00pm to 5:00pm on Friday, 19 July, 2019.
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SELECTION AND SEEDING
Selection and seeding will be based on the USTA Southern Combined Standings list provided by the USTA Southern office.
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SCORING
Main draw singles - Ad scoring, six (6) game sets, seven (7) point tie-breaker played at 6-6 in a set, best two of three sets Consolation/Playoff singles - Ad scoring,six (6) game sets, seven (7) point tie-breaker played at 6-6 in a set, best two of three sets, a ten (10) point tie-breaker is played in lieu of a third set Doubles - Ad scoring, one six (6) game set, seven (7) point tie-breaker played at 6-6 in a set In the event of inclement weather scoring may be modified.
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MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
All players must have a Medical Release Form signed by a parent/legal guardian on file at registration/check-in prior to the start of play. A blank form may be accessed online by clicking on the words "more info" following this paragraph. You may download this form, fill it out, sign it and either scan and email it to bpeterson@auburnalabama.org; or bring the filled out form to the registration desk. There will also be blank forms available to be filled out at registration/check-in.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Clay Courts at YTC are available to be scheduled for practice
for 60 minute periods on 18 July from 8:00am to 9:00pm, and on 19 July from
8:00am to 4:00pm. Outdoor hard courts at YTC are available to be
scheduled for practice for 60 minute periods from 8:00am to 9:00pm on 18, 19,
20, and 21 July. These courts may be scheduled starting on 15 July at
9:00am by calling 334-501-2920.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, July 7, 2019 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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