8:00 AM WEATHER UPDATE
No rain, courts are all playable. Everything is on schedule
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DRAWSIZE
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
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START TIMES
Singles
play will be on Saturday and Sunday only for this tournament.
Doubles play could begin as early as 5pm on Friday afternoon.
Start
times and locations will be found on this tournament home page by noon Thursday
prior to the tournament start.
Players
are encouraged to be at the tournament check-in 30-minutes prior to their
scheduled match time to ensure timely scheduling. USTA Rules will be enforced for lateness.
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TOURNAMENT REFEREE
Our
referee will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions and to
enforce the rules, but we DO NOT supply line judges for matches. Matches going to tie-breakers will be
expected to play according to “The Code” as all other games played. Parents/Coaches are expected to conduct
themselves also in accordance to “The Code” to ensure fair play. Players are expected to make their own calls
in accordance with the procedures outlined in "The Code" in Friend at
Court.
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DEFAULTS/RETIREMENTS/WALKOVERS
This area has the potential to be an enforceable
code violation by each tournament for
unexcused defaults, retirements, no-shows/walkovers for both main and
consolation rounds. Player shall not fail to appear for
reasons other than injury, illness, or personal circumstance. A player shall
not enter a tournament and then fail to appear for a match (whether in the
qualifying, main, or consolation draw) except for illness, injury, or personal
circumstance. If the player’s reason for failing to appear is not one of these
reasons, or if the player gives no reason for failing to appear, then the match
shall be recorded as a default.
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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 with prior
NC L5 12U points per round; L4 12U events are not part of YTP. Special circumstances
for player acceptance may need approval from NCTA office of Player Development
& Tournaments prior to acceptance.
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SPORTSMANSHIP EXPECTATIONS
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 link for The Code (begins on page 36) as
both players and parents will be responsible for knowing these rules for
unofficiated matches. Click
here
more info
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Tennis Parent Alert/MedicalRelease Form
No player will be allowed to
compete in the tournament unless this form is filled out. Please download your
copy, complete, and turn in prior to first match to the tournament desk.
Link: https://nctennis.com/documents/2018/11/7/MedicalReleaseForm2015.pdf?id=15
more info
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10U Youth Tennis Progression
This tournament is considered an
Orange L1 event for 10U players, singles divisions only. With prior approval
from NCTA, 10U events may be combined OL1 with OL2 and/or co-ed divisions to
increase competition experience. Co-ed divisions will not receive standing
points. For more information on the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP) and the
quest for stars and trophies, please click here for Youth Tennis Progression
information.
Link: https://nctennis.com/sports/2018/11/7/ytp-new-10-under-players.aspx
more info
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DUAL REGISTRATIONS ARE NOT PERMITTED
Player shall not enter two tournaments at same
time. When entries close, a player shall not be entered in two or more
sanctioned tournaments, if any part of the tournaments overlap unless each
Tournament Committee involved understands the situation and concurs in writing.
After a player has been eliminated from a tournament whose schedule of play
partially overlaps with that of a second
tournament, the player may enter the second tournament .Per Friend at Court,
USTA REGULATIONS IV.C. (Standards of Conduct)
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Definition of Dependent Draws
This option is for Level 4 Tournaments that are
not geographically near a Level 5 Tournament and at facilities that have the
courts, with prior approval of NCTA office.
The top 16 players with standing points will be selected into Level 4
draw, 17+ (not in top 100) will be
placed in a “dependent draw”, a Level 5, also up to 16 players in standing
order for seeding. Players will earn
standing points for the event level they play
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ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
Click more info below to review our
current NCTA Junior Tournament Rules
& Regulations.
Link: https://nctennis.com/documents/2019/1/17/2019_USTA_North_Carolina_Jr_Rules_Regs_PD.pdf
more info
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From rte 40, take rte 240 to north side of Asheville. Exit 5A
going north on Merrimon Ave. Go 2 mi and turn right on Wembley Rd.
Club entrance is 1/4 mi on left. Look for tennis complex sign
From Bristol, exit #23 Merrimon Ave. Go right (south) for 1 mi and
turn left on Wembley Rd which is just past Beaver Lake. Club
entrance is 1/4 mi on left. Look for tennis complex sign.
1. PLAYER'S RESPONSIBILITY
It is the PLAYER'S responsibility to know their next match time and
show up in a timely manner. Check the website often for updated
match times. IT IS RECOMMENDED THAT EACH PLAYER CHECK IN FOR
EACH MATCH 30 MINUTES PRIOR TO ITS SCHEDULED START TIME. ALL USTA
RULES WILL BE ENFORCED FOR LATENESS.
2. SEEDING
This tournament's seeding will be done in accordance with USTA
Regulations. They will be compiled and examined by the Head
Referee, Tournament Director, and members of the Tournament
Committee. Factors to consider in seeding (taken from "USTA
Friend at Court"): Seedings merely represent the Committee's
subjective ratings of the various players' chances of winning the
tournament. These ratings may not be based on whim, caprice, or
hunches, but instead shall be justified by a reasonable amount of
factual evidence, including, but not limited to, rankings, current
records, types of surface, and particularly head-to-head
encounters. Two outstanding doubles players playing together for
the first time should be considered for a place on the seeded list.
3. WITHDRAWALS
If you need to withdraw before entries close, you must do so
online. Click on "Edit Registration," then "Withdraw." You will
need your original confirmation number. All withdrawals after
"Entries Close" must be sent BOTH in writing via email (to the
Tournament Director's address above) AND by phone to the tournament
site. Players withdrawing after the tournament deadline will not be
refunded the entry fee.
4. LIMITED DRAWS/EVENTS AND SELECTION PROCESS
Limited Draws/Events: Draws may be limited in some divisions. A
player may enter up to 2 divisions but not in the same category
(ex: two singles divisions) Selection Process: The top players
applying from the USTA/NC most current standings list will be
selected into the draw. The names of players who have been selected
will appear as "Competitors."
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, August 18, 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: 703908919 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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