Tournament Reports
Media Report Media Report Media Report Future Match Info Report Boys Ordered Alternate List 7/2 Girls Ordered Alternate List 7/1
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SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to Jacy Smith and Alexander Brown for being chosen as recipients of the Sportsmanship Awards!
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First Match Times
First match times have been posted. Please check the Future Match Info Report listed above under Tournament Reports.
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Medical Release Form
Please mail or fax (501-223-0531) a signed medical release form to the Arkansas Tennis Association office, 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, Suite 302, Little Rock, AR 72212. You will not be allowed on the court without a medical release on file signed by both the player and parent.
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Training Sessions
Tuesday, July 2nd
Get prepared! And get acclimated to Arkansas - with a hitting session on the courts you'll be playing on! Each 2-hour sessions is supervised by USPTA coaches. You may sign up for more than one session if space is available. These sessions may sell out, so get signed up early! Fees are non-refundable. Each player should check in 15 minutes prior to session start time. Show up on time! Late arrivals will be replaced with on-site alternates. To be placed on the session alternate wait list, please arrive at least 15 minutes before sessions begin.
Training Registration: (501) 791-8585 with credit card (Master Card or Visa only)
Training Location: Burns Park Tennis Center
Training Session Fee: $40 per session per player (2 Hours)
Session Times: 9:00 am, 11:00 am, 2:00 pm, 4:00 pm
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Private Warm-up Opportunit
If you are in need of a warm-up for just one player, before or during the tournament, USPTA pros are available for private warm-ups.
Please call Bill Bodie if you are interested, 501-831-1175.
Prices are $25 for 30 minutes, $35 for 45 minutes, and $45 per hour.
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Check-in and Player Meeting
Check-in will be held Tuesday, July 2nd from 4-6 pm at the indoor facility at Burns Park Tennis Center.
A Player/Parent meeting will be held just outside the indoor facility at 6:00 pm, Tuesday, July 2nd . Pizza will be served to all players following the meeting! Please make every attempt to attend!
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Wednesday---Singles, two rounds of main draw and one round of consolation Doubles, two rounds
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Start Hydrating Now!!!
The weather forecast currently shows highs in the mid to upper 80s during the tournament. That is not too bad, but do yourself a favor and START HYDRATING NOW!!!
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Tournament Director Contac
If you need to contact the tournament director after 4:00 pm Friday, June 28th, you should do so by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Please do not leave a voicemail at the number listed on this homepage---this is the office number and will not be monitored over the weekend.
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Tournament Desk Phone Numbe
Beginning Wednesday, July 3rd at 7:30 am, the tournament desk phone number will be 501-681-3188. This number is for use in case of emergency, during rain delays, etc. DO NOT leave a message on the phone -- continue to call until someone answers. In case of inclement weather, check this tournament homepage for updates. For information on stringing, practice courts, etc. call the Burns Park Pro Shop -- 501-791-8585.
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On Site Alternates
Any Alternate desiring admittance must check in no later than 30 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate.
The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the alternates check in.
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HOST HOTEL INFO
Hilton Garden Inn, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, 501-945-7444, Weekend rate $99.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making
reservations.
LaQuinta Inns & Suites, 4311 Warden Rd, North Little Rock, 501-945-0808, Rate $68.00, Call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making
reservations.
Holiday Inn, 10920 Financial Centre Parkway, Little Rock, 501-225-1075 Rate $99.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "USTA" rate when making reservations. To book online: Corporate ID number 100194349
Hampton Inn, 1301 South Shackleford Road, Little Rock, 501-537-3000 Rate $89.00, If you call hotel directly, you must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate when making reservations. To book online: Corporate Account number 560046640
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IMPORTANT DOUBLES INFO
Doubles Entry Deadline---Monday, June 24th at 11:59 am Central (just before noon CST)---This is the deadline to sign up for doubles and to designate a partner. To register and/or designate a partner after the singles deadline (June 6th 11:59 am Eastern), you will need to email the tournament director before 11:59 am CST Monday, June 24th. NO DOUBLES ENTRIES WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE 6/24 11:59 am CST DOUBLES DEADLINE
Players that sign up for doubles without a partner will be paired up randomly as long as there are other players without partners. If you don't want to be paired randomly, don't sign up without a partner.
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Updated Doubles List
Please check the 'Doubles-Players/Teams that have confirmed' list under Tournament Reports above to verify that players who want to play doubles have been entered into the event and are paired with the correct partner. Please email any corrections, changes or new requests to the tournament director as soon as possible.
The deadline to enter doubles and/or designate a partner is Monday, June 24th at 11:59 am Central (just before noon).
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Site is Burns Park Tennis
The site for all matches is the Burns Park Tennis Center, 4000 Joe Poch Lane, N. Little Rock, AR, 72118, less than a mile from Exit 150 off of I-40. The pro shop phone number is 501-791-8585. You may call the pro shop to check on practice courts, get information on stringing, etc.
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Seeding
Please see the link below for info on the method of seeding.
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Airport
The Bill and Hillary Clinton National Airport is the nearest airport to the tournament site (12 miles).
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Withdrawals
If you are selected and must withdraw from the tournament, please notify us as soon as possible. This will be a help to others waiting to get into the tournament. All withdrawals after the deadline must be made in writing by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Withdrawals after the deadline must include player name, USTA number, a detailed reason for the withdrawal, mailing address, phone number, and a written verification.
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Refunds
Please click on the link for info regarding entry fee refunds.
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Alternates
If you are an alternate, make sure that the tournament director has your correct contact information. If you are "next in" on the alternate list and we do not have your correct information and are unable to contact you, we will have to move on to the next player on the list.
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Late Entries
Late entries will only be accepted by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Be sure to include the players USTA number and contact information. No late entries will be accepted by phone. All late entries will be placed at the bottom of the alternates list.
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For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 2
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This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.
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4 players are selected for each site from the most recent National Standings List of the next lower age division and 28 players are selected for each site from the age division of the event
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, June 6, 2013 11:59:00 AM Eastern 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: 703300113 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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