TOURNAMENT PICS!!
HERE'S THE LINK TO THE TOURNAMENT PICS!
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5:45 PM UPADTE
ALL TIMES HAVE BEEN UPDATED. WE WILL FINISH ALL MATCHES THAT WERE ON COURT WITH REGULAR SCORING. ALL NEW MATCHES WILL BE PLAYED WITH 2 OUT OF 3 SHORT SETS(FIRST TO 4 WIN BY 2), NO ADD, AND A 7 POINT TIEBREAKER FOR THE THIRD. GIRLS 10S WILL HAVE A PLAYOFF: 1's vs 1's 2's vs 2's 3's vs 3's
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Update 3:35pm
No more Tennis today!! Check back for update on tomorrow later this evening
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1:30 PM UPDATE:
THERE WILL BE NO MATCHES BEFORE 3:30. IF WE ARE UNABLE TO PLAY AT THAT TIME WE WILL MAKE A DETERMINATION ON THE REST OF THE DAY. IF PLAY IS CANCELLED FOR THE REST OF THE DAY, WE WILL START TOMORROW WITH A SHORTENED SCORING FORMAT. WE WILL PLAY 2 OUT OF 3 SETS TO 4, NO ADD, WITH A 7 POINT TIEBREAKER FOR THE THIRD IN ORDER TO FINISH THE TOURNAMENT AND GET EVERYONE ON THE ROAD AT A REASONABLE HOUR. THANK YOU ALL FOR YOUR CONTINUED PATIENCE.
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Update 12:00:
No play before 2:00. Next update at 1:30
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10:40 Update:
No matches before 1:00. Check website at 12:30 for next update
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Update at 9:10:
No play at either site at this time. Check back at 11:00
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WEATHER UPDATE:
SATURDAY, 6 AM: COURTS ARE DRY. PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SCHEDULE. IF WE HAVE WEATHER ISSUES WE WILL POST UPDATES HERE.
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Check-in at Southern Hills:
Players may check in for the tournament starting at 3;00pm on Friday. If not playing doubles, players need to check in before their singles play. Players need to sign the players' release form before stepping on the court to play a match.
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Note From USTA-Southern:
USTA Southern records indicate that the below player not have proof of citizenship on file. This tournament is restricted to the following JR. Players: US Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens: Diplomats: Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation lX.C.: Ahuja, Ravi Bickham, Annie Bobbitt, Carter de Delta, Gabrielle Kohler, Owen Maynard, Macy Natal, Rachel Thames, CJ
- All players must have a copy of a Birth Certificate or Green Card on file in the Southern office or proof of citizenship. Please submit a copy of the Birth Certificate or Green Card, along with the players' name. USTA number, and current city in which you live via email to BirthCertificates@sta.usta.com or via fax 770-368-9091. Copies must be submitted by 12:00pm E.S.T. this Friday, May 10, 2019.
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WEATHER PLAN
WE ARE AWARE OF THE FORECAST THIS WEEKEND. THE WEATHER FORECAST CAN CHANGE DRASTICALLY FROM, NOT ONLY DAY TO DAY HERE, BUT FROM MORNING TO AFTERNOON. WE HAVE EVERY INTENTION OF PLAYING THIS TOURNAMENT. WE WILL FOLLOW THE FRIEND AT COURT RECOMMENDATIONS FOR CANCELLING EVENTS AND GOING TO SHORTENED SCORING IF NEEDED. PLEASE MONITOR THIS SITE FOR UPDATES. WE WILL POST TIMELY AND DETAILED UPDATES, THANK YOU
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Locations of Play:
-All Doubles is scheduled for Southern Hills Tennis Center on Friday. -Girls play at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club -Boys play at Southern Hills Tennis Center -POTC and Southern Hills are about 10 minutes apart
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HOST HOTEL:
WYNDHAM GARDEN SHREVEPORT 1419 E 70TH STREET SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 318-606-4820 This hotel is 10 minutes from Southern Hills Tennis Center. The rate is $92/night and that includes breakfast. The Wyndham Garden is right across the street from Whole Foods Grocery, First Watch, Grub, Frank's, Southern Maid Donuts, Don Juanz Beach Tacos, La Madeleine French Bakery and much more! ASK FOR USTA RED RIVER SHOOTOUT more info
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HOTEL INFO:
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 8751 PARK PLAZA SHREVEPORT, LA 71105 318-629-0163 more info
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Additional Sites of Play
Bill Cockrell Tennis Center 4109 Pines Rd Shreveport, LA 71119
Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club 578 Spring Lake Dr Shreveport, LA 71106
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Timeline
ALL TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME: 05/04/18 SAT - Last day to withdraw and receive a refund 05/05/18 SUN - 11:59 PM ENTRIES WILL CLOSE 05/06/18 MON - By Noon Selection Lists posted to the Tournament Website 05/06/18 MON – By 3:00 pm Ordered Alternates List Posted 05/07/18 TUES - Start calling alternates for any open spots - You have 2 hours to respond 05/07//18 TUES - Last Day to make doubles changes: add or change partner, enter or withdraw via Email - wilsonng@bellsouth.net 05/09/18 THU - 5:00 pm First Match Times posted 05/10/18 FRI - 8 am - 4:30 pm Practice Courts available for players 05/10/18 FRI - 4 pm Draws Posted 05/10/18 FRI - 3 - 5 pm Mandatory Check-In at THE SITE WHERE YOU PLAY DOUBLES 05/10/18 FRI - 5 pm DOUBLES PLAY BEGINS 05/11/18 SAT - 7 am Check in for players that didn't play Friday night at Southern Hills Tennis Center 05/11/18 SAT - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play begins at 8:00 am 05/12/18 SUN - Practice Courts Open at 6:30 am, Play begins at 8:00 am
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Scoring Formats
For 12's-18's singles, all matches are best 2 out of 3 full sets with regular ad scoring with a 10 point tiebreaker in lieu of the third set. For 10's singles, all matches are best of 2 out of 3 sets with the first to 4 games per set with a 7 point tiebreak played at 4-4. Third set tiebreak in the 10's are 7 point tiebreaks. No-ad scoring for all 10's matches. For 12's-18's doubles, all matches are 6 game sets with a 7 point tiebreak at 6-6 with regular ad scoring. For 10's doubles, all matches are 6 game sets with a 7 point tiebreak at 6-6 with no-ad scoring.
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DOUBLES WILL BEGIN AT 5:00 PM ON FRIDAY
We will start our doubles at 5:00. Please allow time to get to the sites on time due to Friday evening traffic.
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YOU MUST PLAY THE SAME DIVISION IN SINGLES AND DOUBLES
Per STA rules, you must play in the same division in Doubles that you designated to play in Singles. Please sign up accordingly. For players signing up for two singles divisions, please keep a close eye on your doubles status after the competitor list comes out.
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Selection Process
USTA Southern will provide selection list. Players will be selected directly from the USTA Southern Standing list in the age division in which they apply. Players will no longer be considered for selection based on their lower age division standings
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SEEDING
Seeding shall follow the USTA Southern Section seeding regulations and will be provided by Southern with the selection list. Seeding will be based on the latest available ranking list published before draws are made.
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SURFACE
The tournament will be played on hard courts
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Stringing
There be stringing available at Pierremont Oaks Tennis Club and Southern Hills Tennis Center.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
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