Notes
Abby Nugent and Tia Mukerjee are our sportsmanship award
winners. We do still have DVD's iif you forgot to get one.
Please
If you have questions read this home page before e-mailing,
MWC@DCCTA.com, with a subject line NO, player name, and subject, to
the above e-mail address. We check the e-mail frequently and update
this site as needed. We can only contact you using the information
you enter when you register. We suggest you enter your e-mail, and
cell phone number as well as a home number. If you wish to play
doubles please register for it and AFTER selections are posted
e-mail us your partner. All communication should be by e-mail,
until the event starts.
This is a NATIONAL LEVEL 2, MIDWEST LEVEL 3 TOURNAMENT, 32 singles
16 doubles draw, fic, run indoors.
Host Hotels have dozens of eating places right next
door.
1. Courtyard-Miller Lane 937-890-6112, 7087 Miller Lane,
Dayton
$84.99 RESERVATION CODES: DAYJ=KING&SLEEPER DAYK=2 QUEENS
Special Dayton Center Court Rate is which includes coupons for a
free breakfast, free wireless high-speed, Indoor Pool and
Spa.
2. Hampton Inn-Dayton
180 Rockridge Road, Englewood, Ohio, USA 45322 (937) 832-3333
$89.00 Free hot breakfast and internet PLEASE mention Dayton Center
Courts, so they know we are supporting them.
AIRPORTS
DAY-Dayton International 15 minutes from hotels and the club
CMH-Columbus aprox. 80 minutes CVG-Cincinnati/Covington aprox. 80
minutes IND-Indianapolis aprox. 120 minutes.
DIRECTIONS/CHECK-IN
The tennis club cannot be seen from the street. Please give
yourself plenty of time to find us and use the directions posted on
our website as Mapquest/Yahoomaps/GPS systems are often incorrect
since the Trotwood connector went in. There will be NO check-in on
Thursday so you can enjoy the holiday with your family, if you wish
to warm up on the courts Thanksgiving day please watch your e-mails
as we will e-mail those selected into the event with the hours we
will open. PLEASE do check-in 20 minutes before your match to pick
up and complete your National USTA Medical Release and get your
shirt.
SELECTION/COMPETITORS/ALTERNATES/WITHDRAWALS
Players accepted into the draw are listed under competitors once
the national office has made the selections. We will order
the alternates within 48 hours of their selections and will contact
them if/when a spot become available for them. Withdrawals must be
via email with a reason listed. We may ask for a doctor's note for
withdrawals less than 48 hours in advance. Once selections have
been made there will be no refunds.
SCHEDULE OF PLAY/BALLS/START TIMES/DVD RECORDINGS/Complimentary
Internet
Play will start at 8am with doubles and both doubles and
singles start times will be posted above left under "Future Match
Info" once they are available . The singles front draw will play
two rounds, the back one on the first day. Day two front and back
draws of singles will each play two rounds and we will play one
round of doubles in the morning and a second round after singles.
Day 3 the front draw will play the finals and 3/4 play-off while
the consolation plays the quarters and semis, and the finals of the
doubles will play. (The back draw matches are required.) Singles
front draw G14 will play the best 2 out of three full sets. G12's
and all consolation matches will play a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in
lieu of a 3rd set. Doubles will be an 8 game Pro Set with a
7-Point, or set Tiebreak at 8 games all. U.S. Open/Wilson Tennis
Balls will be used with new balls in the G14's front draw in the
event of split sets. We will post the start times followed by
W:=second match time if they win (or) L:=second match time if they
lose. These times are subject to change based on
withdrawals/defaults/long matches etc. but we hope this will help
you to plan your weekend. Please do not call the club for your
start times, our desk staff will not give out times. We will be
recording all matches at Dayton Center Courts on DVD, the first
person to ask for it will get it unless both people ask before the
match is over in which case we will make a copy. Singles matches
are $40.00, doubles matches will be recorded by request only and
$10.00, with subsequent dvd's being discounted. These are great for
uploading clips to your tennisrecruiting.net profile. We do
broadcast complimentary internet in our lobby.
Hitting Lessons/Practice Courts
If you want a tennis professional to practice or warm-up hitting
lessons are available for $32.00 a half hour, call the club to
schedule one. Players can reserve practice courts, but please wait
until First Match Start times are posted. If you call let the staff
know that you are part of the tournament and should receive a
discounted court fee of $13.00 per half hour or $26 per hour on
Thursday and before 7am on Friday. At 7am on Friday practice courts
at Dayton Center will be $5.00 per spot with 4 spots to a court. At
Five Seasons, 937-848-9200, courts will be $13.00 per half hour.
Practice courts must be paid over the phone when booking the
reservation by using a Visa or Master Card there are no
refunds.
Point Penalty System will be enforced
IF YOU ARE LATE THE POINT PENALTY SYSTEM WILL BE ENFORCED, THERE IS
NO GRACE PERIOD. All players should check-in 20 minutes early. When
you check-in players must have their shoes on and be dressed and
ready to play.
DRESS CODE
Proper Attire is required. The top and bottom of your outfit must
meet when your arms are at rest. No bare midriffs, spaghetti
straps, tank tops, alcohol or drug words, if it is objectionable
you will have to change before going on the court which could incur
a point penalty for the time violation.
ALTERNATES
Ordered alternates and up to date alternate status are listed under
alternates by event. If you are one of the top 5 alternates in the
last 48 hours please e-mail to either 1. Let me know you are no
longer interested in coming or 2. e-mail with a contact number
where I can reach you between the hours of 7am and 11pm. On-site
alternates get a chance to play if there is a late withdrawal/no
show. If you would like to register as an on-site alternate please
e-mail 24 hours in advance to let us know you intend to come. An
on-site alternate reports to the tournament desk before the first
matches for their age division, and registers with us. If there is
more then one on-site alternate who registered for the tournament
present, you will be placed in order as per Friend at Court.
SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD/Point Penalty System/ Suspension Points We will
have 1 Sportsmanship award for each age division. Our roving
officials will make recommendations, and the winner will be posted
to this website. The Point Penalty System will be enforced for
lateness, use of a Deity (God, Jesus, Christ, etc.),
cursing, as well as abuse of racquet, ball, and/or the facility.
Suspension points will be given for unsportsmanlike conduct, which
includes misconduct at the hotel, as well as for no shows. No grace
period or warnings will be given.
Things to know
We have a limited supply of ice. Please fill up your cooler and
water jug before you come each day. Use the cubbies under the lobby
tv for your racquet bag so you know exactly where to find it. Two
chairs are on each court. Check-in is 20 minutes before each match
except for 8am matches who may check in 15 minutes early. We will
start giving out the balls and assigning the courts before 8am. You
must have your shoes on and be ready to go on the court when you
check-in. When we call you if you are not ready you can be
penalized under the USTA point penalty system for the delay. We do
our best to keep this event moving and on time. Please remember
that per Friend at Court late penalties start at match time for all
players scheduled for that time as long as 1 court is available.
Draws will be updated on line throughout the day. Racquet stringing
will be available on site for $20.00 plus tax if you have your
string, we will also have a selection of string available at
varying prices. rev 10/12/13
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Player Selection Type4 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 TypeEntry 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, October 31, 2013 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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