Tournament Reports
G16 Alternate List 3.6.20 @ 9:30a B16 Alternate List 3.6.20 @ 9:30a
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COVID-19 Update
Given the heightened concerns surrounding the COVID-19 virus, the USTA has made the decision to postpone this event. At all times, we must put the health and safety of all our constituents at the forefront of our decision-making, and we feel this is in the best interest of players, their families, the tournament staff, and our collective communities. We will continue to monitor the situation closely and review each week. More information regarding entry fee refunds and the possibility of rescheduling will be announced in the coming days. Thank you for your patience.
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UPDATE 3.12.2020 - COVID-2019
All: There will be an update this evening 3.12.2020 in regards to the Tournament and the COVID-19 Pandemic. Please be checking your email this evening. Any questions can be directed to me at j.sanders@topseedtennis.net, or 859-523-7474.
Per USTA Instructions - ALL LEVEL 1-3 Junior Tournaments have been postponed. Please check your email for more information. Refunds will be coming, please be patient as we all work through this together.
Thanks, Jon
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ENTRY AND SELECTION PROCESS FOR NATIONAL L3 TOURNAMENTS
Players may choose ONE of the following options, but NOT both:
· OPTION 1: ENTER any ONE (1) division of TWO (2) concurrent USTA National Level 3 Tournaments (this may be a different division in each tournament); OR · OPTION 2: ENTER TWO (2) divisions of ONE (1) USTA National Level 3 tournament Players may PLAY in only ONE division of ONE tournament. Players who register for three (3) or more events will be given 5 suspension points and will only be selected into a maximum of two events.
PLEASE NOTE THAT PLAYERS WHO ARE ACCEPTED INTO ONE EVENT AT THE TIME OF SELECTION ARE INELIGIBLE FOR THE ALTERNATE LIST OF ANOTHER EVENT. WE URGE PLAYERS TO ONLY SIGN UP FOR EVENTS THEY WOULD PLAY IF ACCEPTED.
For further information about the selection process, please click on the following link. Players are accepted into a USTA National Level 3 Tournament using the most recently published National Standings List as of the date entries close.
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Tournament Information
TOURNAMENT SITES MAIN SITE: Top Seed Tennis Club, 777 E. Brannon Road, Nicholasville, KY 40356 (859-523-7474)
FORMAT and SCORING
Singles is a 32 draw with FIC-16. All singles matches will be best two out of three sets with the 3rd set being a 10 point super tie Breaker.
Doubles is a 16 Draw. All Doubles matches will be 8 game pro sets - No Ad Scoring and SINGLE Elimination.
PRACTICE COURTS Practice courts will be available at $30.00 per hour per court. These courts MUST be booked in advance by calling 859-523-7474 pls ask for Jon. Please specify that you are with the tournament.
During tournament play, Top Seed Tennis Club will be open at 6:00am each day of the tournament. We will have 10 courts reserved for tournament warmup and practice starting at 6:30am. We will have times available from 6:30-7:00, 7:00-7:30am, and 7:30-8:00am. The tournament will start at 8am and all indoor courts will be used for tournament play. Outdoor courts (Same Surface) will be available for practice during tournament play at no cost.
Due to the limited practice courts, the warm ups will be 4 players per court for $5.00 each. You must reserve your spots and PAY IN ADVANCE for the morning warmup times. We will only allow coaches and/or parents to take a spot on the court if space allows.
Other clubs may have court time available during the tournament for booking. Please call them directly. Rates and hours of operation vary by club. We do not reserve or negotiate other club rates.
Lexington Tennis Club (859-272-4546) Bluegrass Racquet Club (859-280-2208)
SELECTION PROCESS
This is a USTA NATIONAL Level 3 Tournament. Selections are based on current USTA standings. Draws are limited to the top 32 applicants. USTA will provide the tournament director with a Selection List for the tournament. These are the results from the most recent publicized USTA Standing Lists in order in which the player appears on the list. Tennis Director’s will receive selection list on Tuesday after Sunday deadline by 5:00 pm. Selection is done right off the list.
TIMELINE: Doubles Deadline will extend through Wednesday March 11th after competitor & alternate lists have been released. Saturday February 29th - Entrants and Alternate Lists Published Tuesday (5pm local time) March 3rd - deadline for players who were selected into 2 tournaments to contact Jon in order to withdraw from one to receive entry fee Wednesday March 11th - Seeds Published
Draws will be published on March 17th, 2020.
Check-In: Player check in will take place at Top Seed Tennis Club from 5-7 p.m. on Friday. If players cannot make it during that time, they are expected to check in AT LEAST 40 minutes prior to their first match on Saturday.
Players will need to turn in completed player waiver release at check in before they can compete, to access the waiver please follow this link: https://d509a0e3-74b2-467b-8c3c-fd53ec8fd58c.filesusr.com/ugd/469a61_f044a081969d47148de1d76d6d350b13.pdf
Tournament Schedule
***Subject to change and not finalized Day 1 - 1 Doubles
--> 2 Singles Day 2 - 2 Doubles --> 2 Singles Day 3 - 1 Singles (Main Draw), 2 Singles (Consolation) -->1
Doubles Doubles will be played first each day unless there are additional issues except the last day
Doubles Pairings: If you do not sign up with a doubles partner, you have until March 9th to notify Tournament Director who you are playing with. If you need assistance facilitating a doubles partner please contact Tournament Director Jon Sanders at j.sanders@topseedtennis.net Those players not paired up after March 9th will be randomly paired up.
SEEDINGS:
Seeds are done straight off the Selection List provided by USTA.
HOST HOTEL:
The Primary Host Hotel will be the Embassy Suites at Lexington Green.
The link to book rooms is: TBD
Guest Suite Rate – $119/Night plus tax. Complimentary made-to-order breakfast, Complimentary evening reception included with alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages and light bar snacks , Complimentary Parking and Wi-Fi , Free Self Parking , Complimentary Airport Shuttle (through the hotel by contacting the front desk), Shuttle within 2 mile radius of the hotel .
Contact is: Kobe Johnson Direct: 859.271.7103 Email: kobe.johnson@hilton.com
Any questions please contact Jon Sanders at j.sanders@topseedtennis.net
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Surface, General Court Information
Top Seed Tennis Club will be hosting this event INDOORS on a DecoTurf II Hard Court surface. We will be using the Wilson US Open Balls (Extra Duty for Boys and Regular Duty for Girls).
Information about Top Seed Tennis Club can be found at www.topseedtennis.net
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Host Hotels will be the Embassy Suites at Lexington Green ($119
/ Night). Shuttle service will be provided to and from the
airport.
The Booking Link for the hotel is:
https://secure3.hilton.com/en_US/es/reservation/book.htm?inputModule=HOTEL&ctyhocn=LEXLGES&spec_plan=CESUST&arrival=20200320&departure=20200322&cid=OM,WW,HILTONLINK,EN,DirectLink&fromId=HILTONLINKDIRECT
All questions can be directed to Kobe Johnson
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, February 27, 2020 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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