A's & Aces - NORD Spring Jr. Open (STA/LTA-L5)

SATURDAY 9:00AM UPDATE:
ALL matched scheduled for 9am, 9:30am, and 10am are pushed back by at least 60 minutes from their original time (e.g., 9am now is 10am, etc.).

Note: This tournament is designed as a weekend (Sat-Sun) tournament, with Friday being reserved in case of inclement weather forecasts and/or to accommodate larger draws. Friday matches would not start before 4:pm to accommodate commute.

MEDICAL RELEASE FORM
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THEIR PARENT OR GUARDIAN for every player. This form must be presented at the time of the tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you, to speed up the registration process. Players are not allowed on court without this signed release.

FIRST TIME TOURNAMENT PLAYERS AND PARENTS
Please contact Megan Preusch at the LTA office, at 225-769-0337 or by email ltajrtennis@louisianatennis.com, for any questions you may have.

COMMUNICATION
The best way to communicate with us before this tournament is by email, NOT by phone. This is for documentation purposes and so that way we can make sure nothing gets missed. Please adhere to this request and send all questions/concerns via email to Administration@asandaces.org.
Once the tournament starts, please use the tournament desk number (504) 487-1147) as the best way to contact us. Emails may not be checked regularly throughout the day as we are running the tournament.

CHECK-IN
Welcome to the A's & Aces - NORD Spring Jr. Open (STA/LTA Level 5 tournament)! Below is important information regarding our event:

Please have your child check in at the tournament desk at least 30 minutes prior to your child's first scheduled match time. If courts are open, we will put your child's match on sooner and help keep the tournament on schedule. Please keep in mind that there is a 15-minute default period under USTA rules. A player who does not check in by the time he/she is scheduled to play, will be put on the clock for being late and penalized according to the rules in relation to the untimeliness. After 15 minutes, the match is defaulted, and your child will not get to play the match. This is why it is so important to check in early and plan to arrive early in case there is traffic or an accident or anything that can delay you arriving early/on-time.

DRESS CODE
Proper tennis attire

DOUBLES
You must register with a doubles partner.
Please check the Competitors List to verify you have the correct Doubles Status:
- If you are not showing as entered in doubles and should be, please email to have your name added.
- If you have a partner who has registered but it is not showing, please email your partners name.
- If you do not have a partner but would like to play, email us (administration@asandaces.org) and we will try to find you a doubles partner.

FORMAT OF PLAY
All Singles draws (12-18) will play the best two out of three tie-break sets with a Match tie-break in lieu of the third set.

The 10&U division will be Green Level 1 and Orange Level 1 within the new Youth Progression system parameters. Green Level 10's will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low Compression Balls and up to 29" racquet.
Orange Level 1 will play on a 60' court with orange balls.

The required scoring format, for 10's singles matches, shall be the best of two short sets (first to four (4) and win by two), with a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) at 4-4 in each set, and a set tiebreak (first to seven (7) and win by two) in lieu of the third set.

Note: With unpredictable weather, the scoring format may have to be shortened/modified.

NO COACHING ALLOWED FOR 10'S DIVISIONS BECAUSE OF SHORT SETS & 7-PT MATCH TIEBREAK

LATE ENTRIES
Email us ASAP if you missed the deadline. Depending on the date of your late entry request, we may/may not be able to accommodate you.

POINTS PER ROUND
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SITES
The Joe Brown Park Tennis Center will be the main site for this tournament and is located at 5601 Read Boulevard, New Orleans, LA 70127.

Sponsors & Partners: Special thanks to Second Serve Tennis Center for being the official balls sponsor for our tournaments. The New Orleans Recreation Development Commission provides its beautiful facility to host our tournaments.
THANK YOU!

TOURNAMENT TIMELINE
Tuesday, 4/2 at 11:59PM CST: Deadline to register for this tournament or withdraw. To withdraw go to the tournament website (you are here right now), click "EDIT REGISTRATION" on the right side of your screen, then click "WITHDRAW". If you do not know your Confirmation #, then click "Locate Confirmation" just below the "withdraw" link. We cannot withdraw you, you must do this yourself.
Wednesday, 4/3: Entries processed
Thursday, 4/5: Draws posted
Friday, 4/6: Matches may start for some draws (depends on weather forecast/size of draws)
Saturday, 4/7: Tournament play begins for all draws.
Sunday, 4/8: Final day of the tournament. All play concludes that day.

*Draws will be updated, at the very least, at the conclusion of each day. Please continue to check draws/match times on this site.

For parents new to tournaments: After you sign up for the tournament, your credit card will not be charged until after the deadline for everyone to register for the tournament closes. For this tournament, Tuesday, April 2, 2019 is the deadline (1 minute before midnight) and the entries will be processed on Wednesday, which is when your credit card will be charged.
Be prepared to play all weekend (Saturday and Sunday), with the possibility of playing on Friday (in the case of inclement weather forecast for the weekend/large draws); Friday matches would not be schedule before 4pm to accommodate commute. With unpredictable weather, matches may have to be shortened, moved, etc., to adjust for such conditions. These tournaments are for the children, and we will do everything we can to help you with anything you do not know or need help with. Feel free to email us at Administration@asandaces.org with any questions before the tournament starts.

TOURNAMENT EVALUATION
Please fill out the Tournament Evaluation form on your Tennis Tournament experience.

WITHDRAWS / REFUND POLICY (READ CAREFULLY)
Withdrawal Prior to Entry Deadline:
Go to the Tournament website and click "Withdraw" in the "EDIT REGISTRATION" box on the right side of your screen. 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 ENTRY FEE IF YOU DO NOT WITHDRAW ONLINE BEFORE REGISTRATION CLOSES.
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament director to withdraw from the tournament. You must email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is Administration@asandaces.org. 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 if withdrawing after registration closes.
Defaulting during the tournament:
You must contact Tournament Director and get approval from the Head Referee. 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.

REFUNDS
No refunds after registration is closed.
If you withdraw before registration closes, your credit card will not be charged.
If you withdraw after registration closes, there are No Refunds.

HOTEL
Email us if you have questions about local accommodation.

OTHER NOTES
Water Bottles: Players are advised to bring a water bottle.
Rain Policy: In the event of rain, the tournament will reschedule matches accordingly throughout the weekend. Everyone should prepare to play under the lights and on Sunday. Shortened scoring formats may be used.

Thanks! We look forward to seeing you at the tournament!

About A's & Aces A's& Aces is a public charity with a mission to provide academic assistance, life skills and tennis to New Orleans public school children. For more information visit www.AsAndAces.org.

No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Tuesday, April 2, 2019 11:59:00 PM Central 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: 700064619 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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