USTA Open Regional Tournament- November

Tournament Seedings
Events - Alternates by Event

Well deserved and congratulations. Your character will guarantee success in any/all endeavors!!

Congratulations to all for a great tournament. Sportsmanship was abundant and the finals were fought until the end! Doubles proved to be a family affair with 3 of the 4 semifinalist teams comprised of siblings.
Singles Champions: Julia Lillien & Malachi Coleman
Singles Finalists: Sabrina Ramras & Carlos Hassey
Doubles Champions: Ivana & Carmen Corley & Malachi Coleman & Shawn Parks
Doubles Finalists: Anya & Madeline Lamoreaux & Nic & Tristan Puehse

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Dear Player & Parent, Congratulations on your acceptance and welcome to the 2014 Open Regional in Tucson at the Hilton El Conquistador. Please find attached form and read below important information. MANDATORY PLAYER REGISTRATION: Friday, November 28th, 8 AM-8:30 AM at the site you are scheduled to play your 1st round. Day 1 Boys will be at the Resort and Girls will be at the Country Club beginning with their first round of doubles at 8:30! (see the tournament website for draw and site information closer to the event.) · ALL players MUST register at their respective site between 8 and 8:30 AM with a contact number, hotel information, AND REQUIRED Medical Release & Waiver form. Player and parent signatures required!! o Players will NOT be allowed to play without the signed form. o FORM ATTACHED: PLEASE FEEL FREE TO SIGN, SCAN & RETURN FORM PRIOR TO YOUR ARRIVAL TO AVOID ANY UNNECESSARY COMPLICATIONS. DOUBLES DEADLINE: Wednesday, November 26th at 11:59 AM EST All players wishing to play doubles MUST enter doubles by 11:59 AM EST, Wednesday, November 26th. If you have not already confirmed your doubles entry and/or partner please email by the deadline. If you do not have a partner let us know and we will do our best to pair you up. Players that have NOT entered doubles by November 26th at 11:59 AM EST will not be in the draw. Players without partners will be randomly paired. If there is an odd number 1 player will be randomly chosen as the 1st alternate. Tournament Committee & Contacts · Ruth Fuchs & Linda Helixon – Tournament Directors – ruthleagues@aol.com and/or lhelixon@icloud.com · Jennifer Fuchs; Referee & El Conquistador Director of Tennis – 520-544-1781 · Resort Tennis Shop: Stringing, Hitting Lessons, Practice courts – 520-544-1780 Match Formats Boys’ and Girls’ 16’s · Main Draw Singles (including play-off for 3rd and 4th place): Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets. o If a third set is needed, there will be a ten minute break allowed at the end of the second set. Coaching is allowed during this break. · Feed-In Championship (FIC) Matches: Best of 3 Sets with a 10-point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd Set. o If players split sets, there will be a three minute break allowed at the end of the second set. Coaching is allowed during this break. PLAYERS MUST REMAIN ON COURT DURING THE 3 MINUTE REST PERIOD. COACHES MAY COME ON COURT. · Doubles Matches: 8 Game Pro Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all. The FIC is considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles main draw players as well as 3rd/4th place play-offs for singles and doubles. Quarterfinal playoffs for players that lose in the main draw quarterfinals will be held to determine 5th and 6th place. Sportsmanship Award One boy and one girl from each age division will be presented the Sportsmanship Award. Players, parents, coaches and tournament committee may each vote for their nominee. Winners will receive an award and their photo will be sent to USTA National. Contact Tournament desk to cast your vote beginning Saturday after the doubles. Physical Therapist · Will be available on site for the duration of the event. Practice Courts · Practice Courts will be available on a first come, first serve basis at both the Resort and Country Club sites each day before matches begin and after play ends. For practice courts during the day, while matches are on court, the following facilities are available: o Ironwood Ridge High School § 2475 West Naranja Dr. (85742) o Canada Del Oro Riverfront Park – one court § 551 W. Lambert lane (85737) o Canada Del Oro High School § 25 West Calle Concordia (85704) · Please check the Tournament boards for any/all updates regarding the event during your stay. Thank you for your time and we look forward to seeing you soon. Sincerely, Ruth, Linda & Jennifer

RES = Hilton El Conquistador Resort
10,000 N. Oracle Rd.
Tucson, AZ 85704
520-544-1780
CC = Hilton El Conquistador Country Club
10,555 N. La Canada Dr.
Tucson, AZ 85737
(use Resort shop 520-544-1780)

What is the Freeze Deadline?
The Freeze Deadline is the deadline by which a player that is on the alternate list of the higher level tournament and the accepted player list of the lower level tournament has to commit to being on one list. The Freeze Date for all concurrent national tournaments shall be 11:59 a.m. ET 16 days before the start date of the concurrent tournament scheduled to start first, or such other time as is published on the tournament website. For example, if the earlier of two concurrent national tournaments is scheduled to begin on the 17th of the month, the Freeze Deadline shall be 11:59 am ET on the 1st of the month.
Prior to Freeze Deadline
Prior to the Freeze Deadline, a player may appear as both an alternate for the higher level concurrent tournament and as an accepted player at a lower level concurrent tournament. Prior to the Freeze Deadline, any such player that is offered and accepts a place on the acceptance list of the higher level tournament shall be permitted to withdraw from the lower level tournament without penalty and play in the higher level tournament.
After the Freeze Deadline
After the Freeze Deadline, a player may ONLY appear as EITHER an alternate for the higher level tournament OR as an accepted player at the lower level tournament. A player not yet selected for any tournament may continue to appear on the alternate lists of multiple concurrent tournaments.
Player Obligation by the Freeze Deadline
A player that appears on the acceptance list of the lower level tournament and a higher level tournament alternate list that desires to remain on the alternate list for the higher level tournament must withdraw from the lower level tournament by the Freeze Deadline. Such a player shall be required to send an email to the Tournament Directors of both tournaments by the Freeze Deadline stating this preference and the player shall be refunded their entry fee by the lower level tournament.
Any player that fails to email their preference to withdraw from a lower level tournament and remain as an alternate for the higher level tournament shall not be permitted after the Freeze Deadline to withdraw from the lower level tournament and accept a spot in the higher level tournament draw. Any violation of this policy will result in the levying of 4 suspension points for withdrawing from a tournament to play in another.
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This form MUST be signed by all parents and players and presented by the Mandatory registration date of November 28th. more info

National Selection Tournament- 64 Draw (November)
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
Players are accepted into the draws and given preference in their choice of site in the following order:
* Up to 40 (10 per draw) that are in the top 200 of the National Standings List of the next-younger age division. * Up to 216 (54 per draw) from the National Standings List of the division. * If vacancies remain, from the National Standings List of the division until draws full. * If vacancies remain, from the National Standings List of the next-younger division until draws full.
Alternates. Players not selected for their first choice shall remain in the pool of applicants for entry into other concurrent USTA National Selection Tournaments. Those players who have not been selected after all four USTA National Selection Tournaments draws have been filled shall be placed in alternate pools at all concurrent USTA National Selection Tournaments for which the players indicated a preference.

Alternate Ordering Procedure:
* Players that are in the top 600 of the National Standings List of the division * Players that are in the top 400 on the National Standings List of the next-younger division * From the National Standings List of the division * From the National Standings List of the next-younger division * By LotLate Entries: Late entries shall be placed on the alternate list in the order received after timely entries. Late entries received at the same time shall be ordered by lot. (See USTA Regulation I.H.4.)
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ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS



The USTA Regulations prohibit a player from being entered, when entries close, in two or more tournaments if any part of the tournaments overlap, unless each Tournament Committee understands the situation and concurs in writing. There are exceptions to this rule on the national junior level.

The USTA National Championships, USTA National Sweet Sixteen, USTA National Selection Tournaments, Closed USTA Regional Tournaments, and Open USTA Regional Tournaments permit a player to enter more than one age division.
However, it is important to understand the consequences of this decision.

If you want to play in one of these tournaments, but are unsure if you will get in, you may enter up to two different age divisions. When selection is done, players are selected for the oldest age division first. *
If you are selected into the older age division entered, you will not be selected into the younger age division. *
If you are not selected into the older age division, you will only be considered for selection into the younger division and you will only be eligible to be an alternate in the younger division.

ENTERING CONCURRENT TOURNAMENTS



Several times each year, the USTA has sanctioned national tournaments with different National Ranking Levels at the same time and players are permitted to enter both tournaments. If you want to play in one of these tournaments, but are unsure if you will get in, you may enter up to two different tournaments (in addition to up to two divisions that is described above).

These tournaments and the maximum number of entries are as follows:

February: USTA National Selection Tournaments (Level 2) and Closed USTA Regional Tournaments (Level 4)
Entries are permitted in up to two divisions of up to four sites of USTA National Selection Tournaments AND up to two divisions of the Closed USTA Regional Tournament to which your Section has been assigned.

May: USTA National Sweet Sixteen (Level 1A) and USTA National Selection Tournaments (Level 3)
Entries are permitted in up to two divisions of the USTA National Sweet Sixteen AND up to two divisions of up to four sites of USTA National Selection Tournaments.

October: USTA National Selection Tournaments (Level 2) and Closed USTA Regional Tournaments (Level 4)
Entries are permitted in up to two divisions of up to four sites of USTA National Selection Tournaments AND up to two divisions of the Closed USTA Regional Tournament to which your Section has been assigned.

November: USTA National Selection Tournaments (Level 2) and Open USTA Regional Tournaments (Level 4)
Entries are permitted in up to two divisions of up to four sites of USTA National Selection Tournaments AND up to two divisions of up to four sites of Open USTA Regional Tournaments.

When selection is done, players are selected for the highest level of tournament first (for example when a National Selection and Regional are held at the same time, the selection is first done for the National Selection tournament). *
If you are selected into the higher level concurrent tournament, you will not be selected into the lower level concurrent tournament. *
If you are not selected into the higher level concurrent tournament, you are eligible for selection into the lower level concurrent tournament AND are eligible to be on the alternate lists of both the higher and lower level tournaments.
Because the process permits players to appear on an acceptance list and multiple alternate lists at the same time, players will have a limited amount of time - until the Freeze Deadline to decide on what list they want to remain.

FREEZE DEADLINE



What is the Freeze Deadline?

The Freeze Deadline is the deadline by which a player that is on the alternate list of the higher level tournament and the accepted player list of the lower level tournament has to commit to being on one list. The Freeze Date for all concurrent national tournaments shall be 11:59 a.m. ET 16 days before the start date of the concurrent tournament scheduled to start first, or such other time as is published on the tournament website. For example, if the earlier of two concurrent national tournaments is scheduled to begin on the 17th of the month, the Freeze Deadline shall be 11:59 am ET on the 1st of the month.

Prior to Freeze Deadline

Prior to the Freeze Deadline, a player may appear as both an alternate for the higher level concurrent tournament and as an accepted player at a lower level concurrent tournament. Prior to the Freeze Deadline, any such player that is offered and accepts a place on the acceptance list of the higher level tournament shall be permitted to withdraw from the lower level tournament without penalty and play in the higher level tournament.

After the Freeze Deadline

After the Freeze Deadline, a player may ONLY appear as EITHER an alternate for the higher level tournament OR as an accepted player at the lower level tournament. A player not yet selected for any tournament may continue to appear on the alternate lists of multiple concurrent tournaments.

Player Obligation by the Freeze Deadline

A player that appears on the acceptance list of the lower level tournament and a higher level tournament alternate list that desires to remain on the alternate list for the higher level tournament must withdraw from the lower level tournament by the Freeze Deadline. Such a player shall be required to send an email to the Tournament Directors of both tournaments by the Freeze Deadline stating this preference and the player shall be refunded their entry fee by the lower level tournament.

Any player that fails to email their preference to withdraw from a lower level tournament and remain as an alternate for the higher level tournament shall not be permitted after the Freeze Deadline to withdraw from the lower level tournament and accept a spot in the higher level tournament draw. Any violation of this policy will result in the levying of 4 suspension points for withdrawing from a tournament to play in another. more info

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The Hilton El Conquistador offers a special Tournament Player Room Rate. For reservations please call 1-800-325-7832 and mention the tournament group code (found on the tournament homepage) and/or go to www.hiltonelconquistador.com
Group code "UOR"
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Draw Size: 32 Singles draw; 16 doubles draw.Singles Feed-In Championship Through Round of 16 (FIC).
All singles draws will have a Feed-In Championship (FIC) that feeds players in through the Round of 16. The FIC shall be played to completion. The quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place.* The semifinals losers will playoff for 3rd and 4th place. The FIC shall be considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles main draw players. The standard bye placement method described in USTA Regulation II.B.4.d.i. shall be used.
* Note that the new FIC format in TDM automatically generates a losers bracket to permit a playoff for 7th and 8th place. This match will not be played.

All singles and doubles draws willl have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All players are required to play the third and fourth place playoff.


Match Formats - Boys’ and Girls’ 16

• Main Draw Singles (including play off for 3rd & 4th place): Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets
• Feed-In Championship Matches: Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd Set.
• Doubles Matches: 8 Game Pro Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all.

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