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SITE LOCATION
Burrows Burelson Tennis Center
570 Beamer Way
Blacksburg, VA 24061
Join us for a fun Midsummer day of tennis in
Blacksburg!
Format will be determined based on number of players, the goal
is all players will play at least 3 matches! In order to meet our
goals of at least 3 matches per player, we need lots of kids to
sign up! 12s will be Green Ball. Advanced 12s players can opt to
play 14s. More advanced players should sign up for 18s. Fun will be
had by all. Spread the word.
LEVEL 8 TOURNAMENTS
In Level 8 tournaments kids will experience a fun, friendly,
non-elimination introduction to tournament tennis that's played
start to finish in 4 hours or less. Juniors are welcome and
encouraged to continue to participate in Xpress Level 8 tournaments
until they are winning consecutive matches and winning Express
Level 8 tournaments. Every kid that participates in a Express Level
8 tournament earns 50 participation points! These points count
toward their MAS standing / ranking and even if they don't win any
matches they get the 50 points. Match Formats: Short formats are
used to enable players to participate against numerous opponents-
i.e. Fast4, Short-Sets, One Super Set, Timed Matches, and No-Add
Scoring. Longer Formats may be used for very small draws. (8U Match
format = 2/3 7-Point games).
MAS REGULATIONS AND RANKING POINTS
This tournament operates in accordance with the rules and
guidelines listed in USTA Mid-Atlantic Regulations and USTA Friend
at Court. Players are eligible to earn ranking points from this
event based on the point tables found in the USTA Mid-Atlantic
Regulations. Points are awarded based on the level of the
tournament and the draw format. Main draw and consolation points
may vary based on the draw format used.
ELT ENTRY INFORMATION
USTA Non-Member players are invited to play in Mid-Atlantic Entry
Level Tournaments such as this one. All non-members are required to
create a USTA account prior to signing up for the tournament
online. To create a USTA account go to
https://tennislink.usta.com/Dashboard/Main/Signup.aspx?App=5&TournamentsReg=1&T=171962
10U Youth Progression Information
This event includes 10U Youth Progression divisions. The 10U Youth
Progression is an earned advancement system where kids get virtual
Stars for participation and virtual Trophies for finishing 1st or
2nd in a tournament. Earn 20 Youth Progression awards to clear a
level! Details about the 10U Youth Progression can be found
here:https://www.usta.com/en/home/play/play-as-a-member/midatlantic/Mid-Atlantic-10U-Youth-Progression.html
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Level 8 & 10U Information & Resources - tinyurl.com/L8info In Entry Level 8 (ELT) tournaments kids experience a fun, friendly, non-elimination introduction to tournament tennis that is played start to finish in 4 hours or less.
For Level 8 tournament information, including Entry Information, 10U Youth Progression & Assessments, the 12-18 Junior Tournaments Pathway, MAS Contacts and the Refund Policy please visit tinyurl.com/L8info
(Copy & paste tinyurl.com/L8info into your browser to view.)
If this is the first Level 8 you're entering your child into it's highly recommended that you visit tinyurl.com/L8info and become familiar with the information so you'll know what to expect and have maximum fun!
Thank you!
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, August 7, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 300088619 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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