FIRST TIME TOURNAMENT PLAYERS ANDPARENTS
Please
contact Megan Preusch at the LTA office, at 225-769-0337 or by email
ltajrtennis@louisianatennis.com, for any questions you may have.
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CHECK-IN:
Tournament
Check-in will be available at 4:00 P.M. 2/15/19 at Cityclub Proshop.
Arrive
at your site 1 hour before your match time to check-in.
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DRESS CODE
Please
wear appropriate tennis attire of any color on courts. Soft soled shoes
required.
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FACILITY RULES
No
profanities, yelling or screaming at any time while on court. Be respectful at
all times. Cell phones must be silenced. No food, glass containers,
skateboards, or pets are allowed on court. Do not participate in any behavior
that would risk injury to anyone else such as throwing your racket or any other
object on or off the court. If you are around the tennis courts and are not
playing, please keep noises to an appropriate level and respect others.
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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
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.
*Short
scoring may be used in the Main Draw to catch up after weather delays.
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LATEENTRIES
There will be a $25 late fee!
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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 .Click here for more info
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POINTS PER ROUND
Are tournaments weighted? The point levels per round are the
"weighting" of a tournament. Click here for more info
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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.
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SITES:
We will
use 5 for warm ups and play.
Main
Site: City Club at River Ranch, 221 Elysian Fields Lafayette LA (337-216-6588)
Second
Site: Red’s, 301 Doucet Rd, Lafayette, LA 70503.(337-984-7738)
Third Site: Youngsville Sports Complex. 801 Savoy Rd, Youngsville, LA 70592 (337-857-6804)
Fourth Site (Practice) Thomas Park. 300 Geraldine Dr,
Lafayette, LA 70503 Fifth Site: Beaver Park Tennis Center 500 Fisher Road Lafayette 70508
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10 & Under YPP
10u Court, Racquet, and Balls
Boys and
Girls 10s Green Level 1 will play on the 78 foot court using Green Low
Compression Balls. The racquet size is up to 29".
Boys and
Girls 10s Orange Level 1 will play on the 60 foot court using Orange Low
Compression balls. The racquet size is up to 25”.
The
required scoring format for 10s singles matches, shall be the best of two short
sets - Ad Scoring (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.
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TIMELINE:
ALL
TIMES POSTED ARE CENTRAL TIME:
1/1/19 –
Entries Open
2/10/19
– 11:59pm (One minute before Midnight) Entries Close
2/13/19
– Competitors posted to website
2/12/19
– Last chance to contact Tournament Director with late entry into the
tournament
2/14/19–
Single seeds and draws posted to website
2/15/19,
Friday and 5:00 – Doubles will be played
2/16/19,
Saturday – Practice courts open at 6:00a.m. and play begins at 8:00a.m.
2/17/19,
Sunday – Practice courts open at 6:00a.m. and play begins at 8:00a.m.
*Draws
will be updated, at the very least, at the conclusion of each day. Please
continue to checks draws/match times on this site.
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TournamentEvaluation:
Please fill out the Tournament Evaluation form on your Tennis Tournament
experience. To complete this form, more info
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WITHDRAWALS:
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 fax
or email your withdrawal. DO NOT call to withdraw. The email is ENTER EMAIL and
the fax is ENTER NUMBER. 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 see the
trainer 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 OR a visit with the onsite trainer will suffice
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No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Monday, February 11, 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: 700075819 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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