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New MATCH APP for tournaments
If you have any questions about the new MATCH APP the USTA is using for 2020 please stop by the USTA table and say hello to Abby DeBerry! Available until 400PM.
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*** IMPORTANT to ALL PLAYERS*** MATCH TENNIS APP
We are excited to provide our entrants with the highest quality tournament experience!
Please register for Match Tennis App. We will be using Match Tennis App during our tournament for the following:
1. Important Tournament Notifications- you must register to receive automatic email messages for (rain delays, schedule changes, draw changes, etc.) instead of having to check the website over and over.
2. “Find a Warm-Up Partner” Privatized Service (Find a partner to warm-up with before your matches. Register, Add your name to the list, and connect with others looking)
In order to receive all important Tournament notifications, YOU MUST register. Enter promo code “NC-44548” during registration for free access. You must register through the website before you can use the mobile app. No Credit Card Required. Please click the “more info” link below to register.
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Match Schedule
BOYS events will play on Saturday beginning at 800AM; pls check draw for match times.; GIRLS events will play on Sunday.beginning at 800AM; pls check draw for match times
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Notes
Notice to Players, Parents, Coaches, regarding the new
formats for USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments:
Effective 2021, USTA National will be implementing one National
tournament structure, click this link for more detailed information
on this 2021 National Alignment.
In preparation for these confirmed changes in USTA tournament
structure, USTA North Carolina has begun to transition with the
2020 slate of junior tournaments. Each tournament format will be
posted on respective active tournament home pages, and eventually
in the updated 2020 Junior Rules and Regulations to be posted
following our USTA North Carolina Annual Meeting in January,
2020.
As a brief overview, USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments will
now be for divisions 12U through 18U and will be using yellow ball.
For 2020 only, USTA North Carolina will offer 10U Green Level 1
divisions (and 10U standings) for players that are active within
the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP). USTA North Carolina points
tables will continue to be utilized throughout 2020.
2020 Tournaments NC L1 (Advanced) to NC L5 (Intermediate) are
intended for players that have an intermediate skill level attained
through prior level-based play. It is the expectation that each
participant understands the basics of tournament play and are at an
intermediate level of competency in scoring, match protocol and
play, as well as respect and sportsmanship toward fellow players,
parents, and tournament officials. These events are not intended
for beginner players or those new to match play. As a sanctioned
and ranked USTA event, any violations or codes given by an official
/tournament committee member may affect future tournament
participation.
Please contact Tournaments@nctennis.com should you have any
questions regarding this information.
2020 NC Level 5 Tournament
B/G 10U thru 18U
Participants: B/G 10U Green; B/G 12U through 18U Yellow
Ball
Format: Each division (B or G 12U singles = one division) is to
be completed in one day; Saturday and/or Sunday may be utilized by
the tournament director, but each division is to be complete in one
day.
Acceptable Draws for each age division; these may co-exist
within a division:
� Compass Draw (8 players),
� FIC-Semi, play-out consolation finals (6-7 players),
� and/or Round Robin record order of finish (5-3
players);
� Each player plays no more than 4 rounds per division; points
earned in points per round tables relative to compass/8-player
draw/round robin formats.
� A player may play both singles and doubles in one
day.
� Players may be waterfalled if entry numbers are 8+ in any
division.
Tournaments must get prior USTA North Carolina Approval for more
than (2) 8-player draws in any division.
Should doubles also be offered in a NC L5, doubles play will
follow same bracket formats using (1) six-game set for each match,
no-ad scoring. Players may play up to (4) matches in singles and/or
doubles in one day.
Scoring: Short sets to 4, no-ad scoring, win by 2; set TB to 7
points at set score of 4-4; match TB to 7 for deciding 3rd
set.
WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player
withdrawal/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including
consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury,
personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another
tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused
"default", which includes suspension points to the player
withdrawing.
Selection: Tournament participants will be selected via "reverse
selection" process, which gives priority to players
without any standing over players with standings, and in order,
as tournament space allows.
Players without standing may play; players with standing may
play as space allows.
All 12U players must be "Mission Complete" within the Youth
Tennis Progression, or be 11 years of age.
Eligibility: All B/G 12U through 18U events will be played with
yellow ball. Players must be 11 years of age or "Mission Complete"
in the youth tennis progression to participate in 12U or higher
events.
12U through 18U standings points and calculations remain
unchanged for 2020.
10U players must be in "Green Level 1" of the youth progression
to participate in any 10U event in 2020. All USTA North Carolina
Level 5 (NCL5) through Level 1 (NCL1) 10U Green singles events in
2020 will be tagged as a youth progression event and players will
earn YTP stars/trophies as needed until they are mission
complete.
10U Players will earn standing points but they will not carry
forward to the 12U Division.
Start Times: Each division will have a designated start time and
should be posted on the tournament home page by Tuesday prior to
the tournament start. Specific start times and court locations will
be on the draws posted not later than Thursday noon prior to
tournament start.
Players are encouraged to be at the tournament check-in
30-minutes prior to their scheduled match time to ensure timely
scheduling. USTA Rules will be enforced for lateness.
Awards: Each B/G Division Draw will receive a Draw
Finalist/Champion Award at the end of each event finals.
Registration: Players will follow the registration prompts on
the tournament home page; entry fees are set by each individual
tournament and will also include a non-refundable TennisLink usage
fee of approximately $3. Only on-line entries will be accepted. NC
L5 registration typically closes at 11:59pm the Monday (4 days)
prior to the start of the tournament. Withdrawals must be made
prior to the registration deadline.
WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player
withdraw/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including
consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury,
personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another
tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused
"default", which bring suspension points to the player
withdrawing.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Tennis Balls: USTA-approved tennis balls will be used at the
beginning of each event and NC L5 tournaments may use same tennis
balls for the second round of play in each division, and conso/west
third round of play; for round robins, new balls for rounds three
and keep same for round four. New tennis balls will be given for
East Finals in 8-player compass draw.
Tournament Environment:
It is the expectation that this USTA-North Carolina sanctioned
event is a safe, friendly, and professional environment. Each
facility should meet or exceed the minimum requirements of safe
courts, accessible water/restroom facilities, score tenders, and
singles sticks for quality and consistent competition. Each site is
expected to have a tournament representative on site for the
duration of the event.
Spectators are to keep a moderate distance from the courts.
While shade and/or seating may be available at each venue,
spectators are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, etc for
their personal comfort.
USTA North Carolina Rules & Regulations:
The USTA North Carolina Jr Competition and Sanction &
Schedule committees, as well as the USTA North Carolina Board of
Directors have approved these formats for USTA North Carolina for
2020 in preparation for the 2021 National Tournament Structure.
USTA/USTA North Carolina 2020 Rules and Regulations will be
enforced.
In the event of rain/unplayable courts, the current USTA North
Carolina Rain/Inclement Weather policy remains in force and is
published in the current Junior Rules and Regulations found at
nctennis.com
Tournament Officials/Referees:
Tournament Official(s) will be available throughout the weekend
to answer questions and to enforce the rules, but the tournament
DOES NOT supply line judges for matches. Matches going to
tie-breakers will be expected to play according to "The Code" as
all other games played. Parents/Coaches are expected to conduct
themselves also in accordance to "The Code" to ensure fair play.
Players are expected to make their own calls in accordance with the
procedures outlined in "The Code" in Friend at Court.
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 Monday, February 24, 2020 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: 700077420 from the searchable schedule homepage.
Division and Draw Type Abbreviations
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