COVID Related Policies - PLEASE READ!!!!
Out of an abundance of caution, for the safety of our players and staff, and in order to minimize our impact on the resort, the following policies are effective for tournaments at Star Island during the
Covid situation:
1) Osceola County currently
has a facemask ordinance. Players do not need to wear them during play but
should have them with. Non-players should be wearing them on property unless
you are seated in an area that you can comfortably social distance.
2) Star Island Resort is open and families are welcome and encouraged to book a room and make a Stay-cation
of the weekend! Discount room rates are available using the code USTA.
3) NO SPECTATORS, no pets! Players are allowed 1 parent, guardian, or coach per family. Unless you have a room
booked at Star Island on Friday or Saturday night, please NO spectators, siblings, or
additional family members or friends on property during the tournament. Please show up no more than 15
minutes prior to each match and leave upon completion of play. Star Island is a pet-free resort, please do not bring any pets on property unless they are a service animal wearing their vest.
4) All resort amenities are
closed to tennis players and their families including the pool area. The playground is completely closed to all resort guests and tennis guests. Please make sure all players know this before they arrive, we know it is normally a favorite area for players and siblings. Unless
you are a resort guest, please only enter the pool area to use the restrooms or
for purchasing items from the mini-mart.
5) Bring your own seating
for players and parents. We are encouraging each player to bring a portable chair
to the courts with them so they can avoid having to use shared benches.
6) Balls and scoring device– each player will
be given their own ball tray/scoring device and a set of tennis ball to use during their service games for all
of their matches. During return games the players should place their tennis
balls on their tray to avoid other players handling them. Please
use your racquet or foot to return balls to your opponent or ones that come
from other courts.
7) No hand shaking, racquet
tapping, or foot tapping before or after matches. Please show your opponent your
respect by giving them a wave from across the court and congratulating them on a
good match, win or lose. Please maintain proper social distancing during side changes.
8) We have hand sanitizer on-site but please have players keep their own hand sanitizer with them in case the need arises.
9) Parents – we love you, BUT, our issues maintaining social distancing during our recent events has not involved the kids!! Please don’t
gather in groups near the tournament desk or courts to socialize with each other or our staff, and make sure the kids do
the same. Help us keep our events safe and running by following the rules. Thank you!
We understand many of these rules may feel invasive and are somewhat exclusionary
toward parents or families that are used to spectating and attending tournaments,
but our goal is to provide the safest possible environment we can for everyone
involved while still allowing the kids to have some fun and enjoy themselves on
court.
Thank you for understanding
and follow these rules, and we welcome you back to USTA tournaments at Star Island!!
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Tournament Desk, Match Times, and Warm-up Courts
The Tournament Desk will be located at the Tiki Hut between Courts 1 and 4. Warm-up courts will NOT be available due to the Covid situation.
Orange ball matches are timed-format matches, late players may be required to default games or matches to players who are here and ready to play... don't be late!!!
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Parents and Coaches Rules!!
This is a quick reminder to the parents and coaches - Level 8 tournaments are entry level events... the kids will make bad line calls (usually not on purpose!), they will lose track of the score, serve from the wrong side, foot fault, and make just about every error you can think of. We all tend to live a little vicariously through our kids, but please let them work thru it on their own!! These tournaments are non-elimination events that don't earn ranking points and are designed to get them used to match play and prepare them to play in higher level events. The 8 and Under players will have a court monitor on each court, the other divisions will have 1 monitor per 3 courts. Tennis is an individual sport, parents and coaches are not allowed to be inside the fence, talk to the players (other than cheering), or take part in the match in any way other than as a spectator. Thank you!
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Match formats
The formats vary for each division, depending on the size of each draw. All events are approximately 2.0 - 2.5 hours of continuous play. All divisions are non-elimination round robins. Tournament winner and runner up will be determined by total match wins. Medals will be awarded to 1st and 2nd place in each division.
Boys 10 and Under: 60' Court, Orange Ball. Timed Format. 6 Total Players. Each player will play 5 matches. Each match will be one short set. Each set is first-to-4-games, win by 1, no-ad scoring. No tie breaks. Each round will be a maximum of 30 minutes, incomplete matches will be stopped at the 30 minute mark regardless of the current set score and a winner will be determined. Parents are NOT allowed inside the fences for the 10 and Under matches.
Girls 10 and Under: 60' Court, Orange Ball. Timed Format. 3 Total Players. Each player will play 2 matches. Each match will be first-to-8-games, win by 1, no-ad scoring. Each round will be a maximum of 50 minutes, incomplete matches will be stopped at the 50 minute mark regardless of the current set score and a winner will be determined. Parents are NOT allowed inside the fences for the 10 and Under matches.
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Rain delays or other schedule changes
In case of rain or weather delays, DO NOT look at the Draws for updated match times. Information regarding changes to match times will be posted here and on our Twitter feed. We will NOT update individual match times on the draws. https://twitter.com/StarIsland10S Follow our twitter feed for any issues relating to weather or otherwise! This is where we immediately post any changes. If we are unable to play any matches on Saturday we will reschedule them for Sunday.
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Food and Drinks available on-site!
Star Island's Deli and Market sells water, Gatorade, and a great variety of snacks, smoothies, and sandwiches. Let them know you're here for the tournament and you'll receive a 15% discount! The poolside bar opens at 11, be sure to ask George and Diana about drink specials!
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Resort Amenities, Spectator Seating, and Pets
Resort amenities (pool, mini golf, etc) can be used by registered resort guests only. There are a limited number of chairs available for spectators, please bring a portable or collapsible chair if you need to guarantee having one. Star Island does not allow pets on the property unless they are a certified service animal wearing their vest.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Wednesday, August 5, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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