First Round Assignments - Shotgun Start each day
Each morning we will post the first round of court assignments. You may go ahead to your court at 7:45 am. Please check in with your match app, so we can call your match. This will also allow you to report the score at the end of your match. Please report your score as soon as you complete your match. This is how we know a court is open to send the next match out.
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Withdrawals
This is a reminder to please email pelhamtennis1@gmail.com if you are withdrawing from your match. We want to give the other players as much notice as we can. You will receive a reply back, so if you do not get a reply, please call us at 205-621-3380 and leave a message. Thanks!!
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Trophies
We do have trophies for those place 1-6. You may pick them up inside the clubhouse on a table in the lobby.
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Welcome!
Welcome everyone to Pelham Racquet Club! We are so excited to be getting back to hosting events. Please take some time to read our policies and procedures. Please also continue to check tournament messages, this is the easiest way (and through Match App) that we can communicate with you. We know you may not like or understand why we have some policies and procedures, but this is what we have to do to stay open and continue hosting events, so we really appreciate you all following our guidelines. We hope you have a wonderful time in Pelham! ~ Everyone at PRC
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(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY** For ALL Players
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.
In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT
* When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
* Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message. * If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.
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DOUBLES
Please be aware that players should not register for doubles as this tournament is not offering doubles now in order to follow USTA & Southern guidelines for player safety. Players who already registered for doubles will not be charged.
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Practice Courts
There will not be any practice courts during the tournament at PRC. You may go to Pelham Tennis Center (315 Ball Park Rd Pelham, AL 35124) and practice on the 9 hard courts there on a first come basis. If you have played any of our events before, we do normally allow practice on the courts before play. We are not able to do that during this time. We apologize for any inconvenience. The gates will open at 7:30 am each morning.
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Hitting with a Pro
If you would like to schedule a hit with a pro, please call or text 205-533-1135.
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Facility Policies & Procedures
All players must use the Match App for play. Please check in from your car until you receive your message from Match App that your court is ready. After you finish, please submit your scores so we know the court is open. You must leave the facility right after you play.
Please bring everything you need with you. This includes but not limited to: Court towels, chair, umbrella, sunscreen, cooler, ice, sports drinks, snacks, etc. We do not have ice or water available.
You may come in the clubhouse to use the restroom , drop off/pick up your racquet for string, or make a purchase only and you MUST wear a mask in the building. There is a 15 person limit to the building and a 3 person limit to the restroom on the 1st floor. There is a restroom on the second floor that may be accessed from the outside. There is another restroom on the bottom tier courts. The locker rooms and showers are closed.
You MUST maintain a 6 foot distance from everyone at all times. Please change on the opposite side as your opponent.
Do not shake hands, please only bump racquets.
Bring hand sanitizer with you and please use it often. There will also be some on site.
Please keep all of your belongings with you and do not hang anything on the fences.
Please send the balls over the net by using your foot and/or racquet.
You must wear a mask when walking in the facility until you arrive on your court.
Each court will already have 2 cans of balls waiting on the players.
Please pick up everything from the court as we are not allowed to keep Lost and Found items.
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Spectators
You may have 2 family members per player You must wear a mask inside and outside the facility. Please bring a chair if you need one, the facility chairs will be roped off. Players only can retrieve balls that go off court. Please arrive when your player starts play and leave when they are done.
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FCA
Weekly Sunday Devotional, Sunday, September 6 at 7:35 AM CDT on the FCATennis Facebook Page. LIVE/Virtual. All players, parents, coaches, and friends are invited/welcome!
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Playing & Scoring Format
128 draw for singles with Feed In Consolation through the Round of 16 with Quarterfinal playoff. In 1A Championships, the quarterfinal losers automatically go into their own back draw. The four losers will play and then the two winners for 5th and 6th place. Please note: 7th and 8th do not play. There is a 3/4 playoff for singles. All matches are best 2 out of 3 sets, with a 10 point tiebreak for the third. Please note in the Girls Draw, because it is a 128 draw, there will be one round of main draw singles on Sunday. This has to be this way so the back draw can catch up.
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Extra information on procedures
In response to the COVID-19 social distancing requirements set by USTA Southern and to be consistent with other tournaments, players will not receive a tournament bag, coupons or meals. You will also not be able to hang out after matches.
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Eligibility
Must be a resident of USTA Southern. This is defined as individuals who have established a legal residency in one of nine states of USTA Southern whose geographical boundaries are determined by USTA Southern. Legal residency for juniors is that of his/her legal supporting parent(s). Individuals must United States citizens or permanent resident aliens.
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Selection
USTA Southern office will provide the tournament director with a Selection List for the tournament.These are the results from the most recently publicized USTA Southern Combined Standing Lists in order in which the player appears on the list. These lists are usually sent one or two days after entries close. Seedings must be done off the most up to date Standing list. In numerical order.
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Seeding
Seeding shall be done using only the results from the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standing Lists of the division in the order in which players appear on the list.
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Late Entries
After the deadline, you may call 205.621.3380 to sign up. The deadline for Late Entries is Monday, August 31st at 5:00 pm. There is a $25 fee for late entries.
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Hotel Information
Pelham Racquet Club is very happy to be partnering with Holiday Inn Express for our tournament season. It is because of community partners like Holiday Inn that make our events possible, so we hope you will support them too! Please call to book your room and mention Pelham Racquet Club to get our special rate! Holiday Inn Express & Suites - 260 Cahaba Valley Road Pelham, AL 35124 - 205.987.8888
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Withdrawals
Prior to the deadline- You must withdraw online using your confirmation number. After the deadline, please email cmills24@msn.com or pelhamtennis1@gmail.com. No refunds.
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Please read 9/2/20 5:20 PM
As of 5:20 PM, all late entries have been added online. If you don't see your name, but you signed up, please call 205-621-3380 today before 5:00 PM. Late entries closed at 5:00 PM, Monday August 31. If you have withdrawn, but still see your name, please call 205-621-3380 today. Thanks!
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For entry, contact Tournament Director.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, August 23, 2020 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: 700008820 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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