Walk-On's Independence Bowl Junior Tennis Classic Southern Level 2

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ALL SINGLES DRAWS WILL BE A FULL FEED IN THRU THE QUARTERFINALS.
THERE WILL BE A 3/4 PLAYOFF IN ALL DIVISIONS.

BGs 12s & 14s WILL PLAY ON CLAY
BGs 16s & 18s WILL PLAY ON HARD

CONGRATULATIONS TO OUR WINNERS!
GIRLS:
LYDIA LEE from BRANDON, MS

BOYS:
KNOX STINSON from SHREVEPORT, LA

SINGLES:
BG 12s - 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A 10 PT TIEBREAKER IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET WILL BE USED FOR ALL MATCHES.
BG 14-18s - 2 OUT OF 3 FULL SETS FOR MAIN DRAW.
A 10 PT TIEBREAKER WILL BE PLAYED IN LIEU OF A THIRD SET IN CONSOLATION.
DOUBLES - ALL DIVISIONS:
6 GAME SET, ADD SCORING, 7 PT TIEBREAKER @ 6 ALL

PIERREMONT OAKS TENNIS CLUB
578 SPRING LAKE DR
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106

EAST RIDGE COUNTRY CLUB
1000 STEWART DR
SHREVEPORT, LA 71106
318-751-3331
YOU MUST CALL FOR A RESERVATION!

YOU MUST PLAY DOUBLES IN THE SAME AGE DIVISION THAT YOU ARE PLAYING SINGLES IN!

Due to Alternate notification, Doubles, Time Changes, and Draw Changes, it is imperative for you to add contact information (email and phone) during the online registration process when asked. So a player does not miss something, please help us and yourselves by offering this contact information. If you did not add your contact information during registration, you can email this information to wilsonng@bellsouth.net at anytime

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104 MARKET ST.
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ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
07/14/19 Sun - 11:59 pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries will Close
07/16/19 Tue - Selection and Seeding List sent to Tournament Director from USTA Southern by noon
07/16/19 Tue - Selections made by 5:00 (If your credit card had issues, you can call 318-332-1097 starting Wednesday to give payment)
07/16/19 Tue - Alternates list posted by 6:00
07/17/19 Wed - Late Entries added if there are open spots
07/17/19 Wed - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 8 hours to respond
07/18/19 Thu - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund with proper documentation, see policy and procedure below
07/23/19 Tue - Last Day to make doubles changes: add or change partner, enter or withdraw via Email - wilsonng@bellsouth.net
08/01/19 Thu - Noon - Seeds and First Match Times posted
08/02/19 Fri - Noon - Draws Posted
08/02/19 Fri - 3:00-8:00 pm Check In
08/02/19 Fri - 5:30 pm Start Doubles
08/03/19 Sat - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am(warm up on hardcourts only), Play begins at 8:00 am.
08/03/19 Sat - 7:00 Check In for those players that could not make Friday Check In
08/03/19 Sat - 11:00 am - 1:00 pm Lunch served for participants.
08/04/19 Sun - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am(warm up on hardcourts only), Play continues at 8:00 am
08/05/19 Mon - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am(warm up on hardcourts only), Play continues at 8:00 am

INFORMATION REGARDING WEATHER ISSUES AND ANY MATCH TIME CHANGES WILL BE POSTED HERE IN THIS SPOT.

There will be an Experienced Stringer at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club during the tournament. Cost with your own string is $20. We also have a large string inventory if you do not have your own string.

Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen then "Withdraw". From there you can withdraw. If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below "Withdraw." We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself. You will lose the processing fee if you do not withdraw online before registration closes.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is wilsonng@bellsouth.net. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. There are No refunds after 7/19/18 . Refunds will only be given with proper documentation and valid excuse and may take 4 weeks to process. See procedures below for receiving a refund.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must see the trainer and get approval from the Head Referee at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club. Do not tell just anyone at the desk and think you have properly defaulted. Unless you speak to the Head Referee in person, it will count as a "No Show." WE WILL NOT ACCEPT ANY WITHDRAWALS OVER THE PHONE! If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice.

One trainer will be on site at the Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club during matches. By law, trainers are not allowed to distribute any medicine. Please bring your own Tylenol, Advil, Sinus Medicine, Epi Pens, etc. If you have an injury or illness, we strongly suggest you see the trainer. If you need to withdraw due to injury or illness, the process will be much smoother if we have confirmation from the trainer. Without confirmation, or a written doctors excuse by the end of the tournament, you may incur suspension points for leaving. Remember if you withdraw during the tournament, you must see the Head Referee in person or it will count as a "No Show."
Please note: The trainer has a lot of ground to cover with on-court issues and many people to see off the court. They are not there to give massages due to limited time and lack of privacy; but, they will advise you on various techniques you or your parents can do. Also, there is a science to applying Kinesiology Tape due to a specific diagnosis. Without the diagnosis from a doctor, the trainers will not apply this type tape. If you require this type tape due to a pre-existing injury, please learn how to tape before the tournament.

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.

USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you or email to wilsonng@bellsouth.net to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release more info

In matches without an official on court, players are expected to follow "The Code"
If you have never read it, please do so
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Must be a resident of USTA Southern. This is defined as individuals who have established a legal residency in one of the nine states of USTA Southern whose geographical boundries are determined by USTA Southern. Legal residency for juniors is that of his/her legal supporting parent(s). Individuals must be United States citizens or permanent resident aliens.

All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file with the Southern office. Players should go to the link below to see if their name is on file. If your name does not appear here please Fax your birth certificate to 770-368-9091 or e-mail to HARRELL@sta.usta. more info

If you withdraw before registration closes, your credit card will not be charged.
If you withdraw after registration closes, you may be eligible for refund. A player shall not withdraw from a tournament after entries close except for illness, injury, or personal emergency. A withdrawing player shall immediately notify the Tournament by email(wilsonng@bellsouth.net) that the player will not be playing.
If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall provide written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
If the player is not playing because of a personal emergency, the player shall provide a written explanation of the situation to the Referee no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. The Referee shall determine whether the situation is a personal emergency. FYI - a personal emergency does not include "my parents can't get off work" or "I have too much homework" or "I can't miss school".
In order to receive a refund, you must notify the tournament immediately of your withdrawal, no later than Thursday 7/19/18. Then, YOU MUST MAIL IN A SELF-ADDRESSED STAMPED ENVELOPE with your written medical excuse or emergency explanation. You must also include the exact "Payee" name the check is payable to. This must be received by the last day of the tournament which is 8/6//18.
You will receive suspension points if you do not have a documented medical excuse or a written explanation of a personal emergency.
Our best advice to you, is make sure you assess your means of travel and schedules before registration closes. Thank you for your cooperation.

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