Where to find 3-4 playoff:
In draws, under main draw, the 3-4 playoff will appear on the bottom right hand corner.
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Draws Posted
Draws have been posted. Please check this tournament homepage for any information related to the tournament this weekend. Do not use the USTA App as it does not load messages consistently. Please use a web browser to view the tournament homepage. Direct any communication to the tournament director via email at Derek.Mayo@townofcary.org.
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Draw Size
Each draw will be limited to 16 players with a Feed in thru
Quarterfinals (FICQ); there will be a 3/4 playoff match.
Consolations of full 16-draw events play to Semi-finals
No late entries will be taken for this event.
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8s Tournament Time
The 8s will play on Saturday morning at 10am. It will be a round robin format.
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Start Times
Singles play will be on Saturday and Sunday only for this tournament. This is an outdoor tournament.
Scoring Format Format: 2 out of 3 tie-break sets with a 10 point tie-break in lieu of the 3rd set for 12,14,16,18 age group.
14s, 16s, 18s will be Willson US Open Yellow Ball
12 and under Will be played with Green Dot low compression balls on regulation court.
10's and Under Will be played on a 60 foot court with low compression orange balls. Racquets must be no larger than 25 inches. 10's Scoring singles shall be the best of 2 short sets (first to 4 and win by 2), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two (2) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to 7 and win by 2) for the third set. AD SCORING.
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L4 Selection Process
Players will be selected based on the current published NC standing
list.
Players 14U-18U:
Player must have one of the following:
-Some NC/other state standing
-A verifiable player record, i.e. JTT, High School, Middle School, other
district/sectional rank
Players in 12U: L4 12U players must have established 12U tournament
standing; L4 12U events are not part of YTP.
Special circumstances may need approval from NCTA office of Player Development
& Tournaments prior to acceptance.
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Sportsmanship Reminder
In order to truly enjoy the sport of tennis, it is essential to display good sportsmanship which includes abiding by the rules, playing fair, and showing respect for your opponent. We expect that ALL players who compete this weekend abide by guidelines set forth by "the code". Please click the link below to read: "The Code: The Players’ Guide for Unofficiated Matches". Good luck to all the competitors this week! Thank you!
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REQUIRED: Parent Alert/Medical Release Form
No player will be allowed to compete in the tournament unless this
form is filled out. Please download
your copy here, complete, and turn in prior to first match to the
tournament desk.
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10U Youth Tennis Progression (YTP)
This tournament is considered an Orange L1
event for 10U players. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP)
and the quest for stars and trophies. Please click here
for Youth Tennis Progression information.
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Tournament Player Responsibilities
The following tournament procedures are provided by the USTA North Carolina (aka NCTA) to help you navigate and enhance your tournament experience. We have organized it by timeframe to help you with having the smoothest tournament experience possible. In most junior tournaments you are playing "unofficiated" matches. When you register for a tournament, you declare that you know the rules of tennis and you will be playing your match according to THE CODE (pages 36-42 of Friend at Court). Please take a few minutes to review these 6 short pages of The Code with your player: Friend at Court2018.PDF Now—1-2 Days Prior to Tournament Start: Review The Code and make sure you as a player are familiar with its contents. – Become familiar with the tournament homepage (it is the page where initial registration was found) and identify: o Respective age division's scoring and match format (ex. 4 or 6 game sets, ad or no-ad scoring) o Special rules or regulations for your age division (ex. racket/court size, balls used). o Bookmark the tournament homepage in your smart phone* so you can reference it during the tournament and check it for the most up to date information pertaining to weather delays. (*If you do not have a smart phone, print out the tournament homepage for reference during the tournament.) - Print the Medical Waiver/Parent Alert and fill it out and take it with you to tournament check in. When draws are posted: -Draws are usually available on-line on the tournament homepage by noon Thursday prior to the tournament; -On the tournament home page, check the “Draws” tab to find the your match time and location -Confirm the appropriate site for your event if tournament is using multiple facilities -Tennis is an outdoor sport—please refer to the weather and have player(s) dress and prepare accordingly. - Confirm the drive time to the play site and make plans to arrive at least 30min prior to match time -Traffic is not an accepted excuse for being late. Match Day: -Recheck match time and location. -Recheck the website for any updates. -Arrive at least 30min early. o Fill water bottles, re-grip rackets, use the bathroom, etc. o The player (not parent) needs to check in for his/her match 30min early. o If a court opens up due to a match ending quickly, the tournament desk can get you on early to help the tournament as a whole move along. - Once checked in, stay near the tournament desk where you can hear your name being called. o You are on the clock once your name is called; if it takes 5+ minutes to get to the tournament desk after you are called, you risk losing the toss and possibly starting down 0-3 in the first set. During Matches: -If no official is present, spin your racket before warming up to determine server and sides. -Warm-up is 5min (roughly 3min ground strokes, volleys, overheads, 2min serves). -You are responsible for warming up your opponent for the full 5min if they request it. -Whenever an issue comes up during play, it is your responsibility as players to settle it amongst yourselves in a timely manner. -Parents and any other spectators cannot be consulted during any on court disagreements. Doing so may result in penalties assessed to the player(s) and/or possible removal of the parent(s) or spectator(s) from the premises. -You may not leave your court for any reason other than to find an official. This includes between sets. o If your opponent does not call out the score, says the wrong score, or you cannot understand the score, catch the serve and confirm the score with your opponent, then start the point over again. - If you forget the score or have a disagreement: o Each of you state what the score is in your mind along with how you arrived at that score. o If you cannot agree, go back to the most recent score you can agree on. If any part of the ball hits the line (even a single hair), the shot is good. - "Lets" may be called by either player while the ball is still in play. If you feel your opponent did not call a ball correctly: o Give you opponent the benefit of the doubt. o You may ask "Are you sure?" once; if the player confirms their call, continue playing, no further discussion. o If you believe you recognize a pattern of incorrect calls then you may ask an official to assist. You will continue to make your own calls for the time the official is present. Unforced Errors: it is considered unsportsmanlike conduct for players, parents and spectators to applaud unforced errors. Coaching (talking to a player on court during a match) is only permitted during the rest period after the second set prior to a match tiebreak. o Please get an official before beginning your 3min of coaching on court. o If you decide to take a bathroom break before the 3min is up, you forfeit your remaining coaching time. After Each Match: - Both players need to return the balls and report the score to the tournament desk together, in a timely manner. Check the draws posted at the tournament or online for your next match time and location o This should be done as soon as possible as your next match could be an hour after completing your previous match. Refer back to the "Match Day" section above and go through this document again for each of your matches. Be aware that match times may change after the draws are posted, so check the draws multiple times. Rain Delays:The most up to date information is on the tournament webpage. Please refrain from calling the tournament desk during a rain delay. o The tournament committee is busy making plans for the weather and rescheduling potentially hundreds of matches. o You will not receive any information over the phone that is not on the tournament homepage. - Please be patient with us, we want the tournament to go on just as much as you.
The role of USTA officials is to help ensure fair play and to clarify any questions you may have about the rules and regulations of tennis but NOT for instruction (scoring, serving and receiving order, tie-breaks, etc) When you enter a tournament you are expected to know the rules and how to play a tournament match. That said, USTA officials are your Friend At Court, not the tennis police, so when in doubt please contact officials with any questions or concerns you may have.
If you have any questions prior to any tournament you may email either the Tournament Director or Referee or during the event inquire at the Tournament Desk. Their contact information is listed on the tournament homepage (email is preferred). Please note all withdrawals must be done by email. Hopefully the above suggestions/procedures will enable you to have a fair and enjoyable tournament. The Tournament Committee always welcomes any suggestions you may have. This is your tournament and we are here for you.
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NCTA Junior Rules & Regulations
Parents, players, and coaches: Please
click the link below to review our current NCTA Junior
Tournament Rules & Regulations
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NCTA Rules & Regulations
Parents,
players, and coaches: Please click the
link below to review our current NCTA Junior Tournament Rules
& Regulations. Click here
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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, June 30, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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