THANK YOU FOR BEING A PART OF OUR SUGAR BOWL EVENT!!!
A BIG SHOUT OUT TO ALL PARENTS, PLAYERS, FAMILIES AND COACHES TO ALL OF YOU FOR GIVING US YOUR TIME TO BE HERE FOR THIS PAST WEEKEND AND MONDAY!!! KEEP PLAYING THE GAME OF TENNIS.
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EXTREMELY IMPORTANT DRIVING DIRECTIONS IN ORDER TO AVOID CONSTRUCTION
Stay OFF of Marconi Drive BETWEEN ZACHARY TAYLOR AND CITY PARK AVENUE. There is a lot of construction going on and you will be late for your match.
Directions coming from Downtown New Orleans (EAST):
1. Exit at West End Boulevard (DO NOT EXIT AT CITY PARK AVENUE). 2. Make a RIGHT on Harrison Avenue. 3. Make a RIGHT on Marconi Drive. 4. We will be on your left hand side (5900 Marconi Drive).
Directions coming from Metairie/Kenner (WEST):
1. Exit at Canal Boulevard (DO NOT EXIT AT CITY PARK AVENUE). 2. Make a left on Canal Boulevard. 3. Make a RIGHT on Harrison Avenue. 4. Make a RIGHT on Marconi Drive. 5. We will be on your left hand side (5900 Marconi Drive).
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TRAFFIC ALERT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
SATURDAY MORNING CITY PARK MATCHES There is a Veterans Day Parade on Harrison Avenue Saturday morning. Instead of making a RIGHT on Harrison Avenue, you will make a RIGHT on Filmore Avenue.
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING ALTERNATE ENTRY FEES AND STRINGING FEES
ALL ALTERNATES WHO MAKE IT INTO THE MAIN DRAW MUST BRING HIS OR HER ENTRY FEE IN CASH TO THE TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION ON FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 8. WE CANNOT ACCEPT CREDIT/DEBIT CARDS OR CHECKS FOR OWED FEES. THE SAME IS TRUE FOR STRINGING FEES OWED US - CASH ONLY. THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION.
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DOUBLES - PLEASE CONFIRM YOUR PARTNER FOR DOUBLES SEND AN EMAIL TO JUDY dipper20@gmail.com
For those of you who do not have a partner we will do a blind draw to match players up as a team. We will keep doubles registration open for doubles draws not full through registration Friday evening at City Park 5-8pm. We have on site alternates coming to register. That way we should have full doubles draws.
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MANDATORY TOURNAMENT CHECK-IN
Check-in reception will start at 5:00 PM and end at 8:00 PM on Friday evening at City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center. Saturday morning check-in will be available for those who cannot make it on Friday. If you miss Friday Check-in: 1. Make sure your entry fee has been paid - Check the tournament Entry Fee Report when posted. 2. Arrive at your site 1 hour before your match time to check-in. 3. For those playing 8:00 AM Check-in at the desk no later than 7:30.
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WITHDRAWALS
Withdrawal After Entry Deadline: Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament. You MUST email your withdrawal. DO NOT CALL TO WITHDRAW. The email addresses of the Tournament Director and/or Referee will be posted on the tournament's USTA Tennislink Home Page. 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 for withdrawing after registration closes due to injury, illness, or personal emergency.
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PRACTICE COURTS
On Friday November 8, we have 3 hard courts available from 7am - 4pm PLUS we have 26 practice courts (16hard/10clay) from 4-7pm, at City Park, and we have 10 hard courts also from 4-7pm at UTC, the University Tennis Center. We will be using City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center for majority of the matches - Saturday and Sunday, courts will be open from 6:30 am- 7:45 am, you may practice on any open court, first come first serve. However, please be courteous and share a court before play starts at 8:00 am. University Tennis Center courts will open at 7:00 am – 7:45 am on Saturday and Sunday for practice before play starts at 8:00 am. Xavier University Tennis Courts will be open at 7:00 am – 7:45 am on Saturday and Sunday for practice before play starts 8:00 am. Audubon Tennis Courts will open at 8:00 am to 8:45 am for practice before play starts at 9:00 am.
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DRAWS WILL BE POSTED FRIDAY EVENING, NOVEMBER 8
We will start play at 8:00am Saturday morning, November 9, with a round of DOUBLES for all Boys and Girls. We will start all singles after the round of doubles.
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USTA WAIVER AND RELEASE
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STRINGER
There will be two experience stringers at City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center throughout the tournament. Phone - 504-483-9383 Cost of stringing with your own string is $15.00 We also have a large inventory of string, price ranges $35.00 - $45.00.
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Your Game Face: Action Photography - Digital Images and Posters
Come by the Game Face Tent or call 214-543-5437
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FORMAT OF PLAY
Singles draws shall have 32 players; doubles draws shall have 16 teams. All singles draws have a Feed-In Consolation (FIC) that feeds players in through the Round of 16. The quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. The FIC shall be considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles main draw players. All singles and doubles draws shall have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All players are required to play the third and fourth place playoff. Doubles is single elimination with a playoff match for 3rd and 4th place.
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MATCH FORMATS
Main draw singles including 3rd/4th playoff are best of 3 tiebreak sets.. Feed in Consolation is the best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of 3rd set. Doubles matches are 8 game pro sets, regular scoring with a 7-point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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TOURNAMENT SITES - THE BG 12'S WILL BE ON CLAY - BG18,16,14 WILL BE ON HARD COURTS
Main Site: City Park / Pepsi Tennis Center (HARD/CLAY 12’s) Address: 5900 Marconi Drive, New Orleans, La 70124 Site Phone: (504) 483-9383 Abbreviation on Draw: CP
Secondary Site: University Tennis Center (HARD) Address: 6801 Franklin Ave, New Orleans, La 70122 Site Phone: (504)-280-1108 Abbreviation on Draw: UTC Six practice courts available all day Saturday and Sunday
Secondary Site: Xavier University Tennis Court (HARD) Address: 3619 Pine Street, New Orleans, La 70125 Site Phone: (504) 486-7411 Abbreviation on Draw - XTC
Audubon Tennis Courts (CLAY 12's) Address: 6320 Tchoupitoulas Street, New Orleans, La 70118 Site phone number - (504) 895-1042 Abbreviation on Draw - ATC
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TRAINER INFORMATION
One trainer will be on site at the City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center thirty minutes before matches start until matches end.
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AIRPORT INFORMATION
The Louis Armstrong New Orleans International Airport (MSY) is about 13.4 miles and about 20 minutes from the New Orleans City Park Tennis Center. The website for the airport is www.flymsy.com
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Country Inn & Suites – 2713 N Causeway Blvd. Metairie, LA 70002 (504) 835-4141 Rate - $89.00 - $129.00 plus tax Rates include complimentary deluxe continental breakfast, complimentary internet access and complimentary parking. Call 1-800-830-5222 / Reference Sugar Bowl Tennis Tournament Cancellation can be made seven (7) days prior to arrival date Director of Sales - Gina Abernathy - gabernathy@cismetairie.com
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Copeland Tower Suites and Conference Center Comfort Inn & Suites - 2601 Severn Avenue. Metairie, La 70002 Rates - Deluxe King or Deluxe Double - $109.00 One bedroom suite - $149.00 Rates include complimentary breakfast and complimentary parking. Call - 504-888-9500 /Reference - Allstate Sugar Bowl Tennis Classic Cancellations must be made 48 hours prior to arrival. Ken Jenkins - Director of Sales
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Courtyard New Orleans Metairie Rate: $129 plus tax Complimentary Parking Complimentary WiFi Double rooms sleep 4 people Mini Refrigerator Standard in all rooms The Bistro – Open for Breakfast, Dinner and Cocktails Proudly brewing Starbucks Coffee Outdoor Heated Swimming Pool *24 Hour Health Club Complimentary 24 hour Business Center *24 Hour Market * 2 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 USA * Just 5.3 miles from City Park/Pepsi Tennis Center Contact Hotel Event Specialist – Dina Lombard at 504-838-3800
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TOURNAMENT HOTEL
Residence Inn New Orleans Metairie Rate: $149 plus tax FULL RENOVATION COMPLETED in 2017 *EVERY ROOM is A SUITE Full Kitchens Standard in all rooms Complimentary Grocery Service Complimentary FULL HOT BREAKFAST Complimentary Parking Studio/One Bedroom Suites Sleep 4ppl with Queen sized bed and pull out sofa sleeper Heated Outdoor Swimming Pool Sport Court *BBQ Grill in the Courtyard 24 Hour Health Club 1 mile from Lakeside Shopping Center, Dick’s Sporting Goods and several restaurant options *2 miles from AMC Movie Theater *Just 9 miles from Downtown New Orleans Attractions 3 Galleria Blvd, Metairie, Louisiana 70001 USA Just 5.3 miles from City Park Tennis Center Contact Hotel Event Specialist – Dina Lombard at 504-838-3800
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ELIGIBILITY
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USTA JUNIOR NATIONAL RANKING SYSTEM
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PLAYER ENTRY AND SELECTION
Players may enter up to two different age divisions. When selection is done, players are selected for the oldest age division first, based on the most recently published National Standing List of the division of the tournament. * If you are selected into the older age division entered, you will not be selected into the younger age division. * If you are not selected into the older age division, you will only be considered for selection into the younger division; if you are selected for neither age division, you will only be eligible to be an alternate in the younger division.
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USTA SELECTION PROCESS FOR USTA NATIONAL EVENTS
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SEEDING CRITERIA
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is restricted. To see how entrants will be selected, follow the “Selection Process” link to the left. It is the player’s responsibility to check the selection list(s) after registering online to be sure that a check mark appears beside the player’s name on the list, in order to insure proper registration. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, October 10, 2019 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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