USTA National Selection Tournament- November

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Due to a new policy from the USTA's legal department, tournament directors will no longer have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants unless the player re-enters their contact information at time of event registration. This means that if a player does not enter their phone and email information each time they register for a tournament, the tournament director cannot contact them for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, byes, rain delays, etc. Your cooperation will ensure that tournaments can continue to communicate necessary information to you. Thank you.

Reffkin Tennis Center welcomes the 2014 USTA National Selection Tournament Boys' & Girls' 12s to Tucson, Arizona!

We know you have many options for your tournament participation and we SINCERELY appreciate you choosing to come to our event. We hope that you have the BEST experience!!

LEVEL 2 - USTA NATIONAL SELECTION TOURNAMENT - NOVEMBER - Boys' & Girls' 12s

Tournament Director:
Meghan Houk
meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com
520-791-4896

Tournament Referee:
John Voishan
520-266-2599
voishan@yahoo.com

TABLE OF CONTENTS
0) Host Hotel Options
1) Deadlines
2) Tournament Text Alerts
3) Entering Multiple Divisions
4) Southwest Section Overrule Policy
5) Doubles Information
6) Draw and Match Formats
7) Date And Time For Draw To Be Made And Posted
8) Tournament Selection Procedures & Alternates
9) Late Entries Policy
10) Withdrawal/Entry Fee Refund Policy for USTA Junior National Championships
11) How Alternates List Is Ordered
12) Freeze Deadline Information
13) On-Site Alternates
14) Check-In
15) Tournament Schedule ***(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)***
16) Practice Court Reservations
17) Tournament Sites
18) Practice Sites
19) Racquet Stringing
20) Major Airports
21) Official Hotel Accommodations
22) Tournament Training Sessions/Private Hitting Sessions
23) Weather
24) Tournament Ball
25) Eligibility Requirements
26) Seeding Method
27) Dress Code
28) Thank You
29) Tournament Committee
30) Elevation in Tucson
31) Average Temperature in November
32) Upcoming Tournaments

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0) Host Hotel Options:
DoubleTree Hotel (Walking distance from Reffkin Tennis Center)
45 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ, 85711
(520) 881-4200
To make a reservation at the discounted rate call and mention you are coming for a USTA Tennis Event at Reffkin Tennis Center.
Group Code Discount: RF3

La Quinta Inn & Suites - Tucson (Walking distance from Reffkin Tennis Center)
102 N Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ, 85711
520-795-0330
Copy & Paste Discounted Website Link � http://www.lq.com/lq/properties/cobrand.jsp?cobrand=REFFKIN7_6658
Corporate Rate Discount Code: REFFKIN7

Residence Inn Marriott - Williams Centre (2.3 miles from Reffkin Tennis Center)
5400 E. Williams Cir.
Tucson, AZ, 85711
(520) 790-6100
Specialized Discount Website Link � http://www.marriott.com/hotels/travel/TUSRI?corporateCode=U11&app=resvlink&fromDate=&toDate=&stop_mobi=yes
***WHEN CALLING TO MAKE A RESERVATION, GIVE THEM THE CODE "USTA" TO RECEIVE YOUR SPECIAL TENNIS EVENT DISCOUNT!
You can also click the website link above and make a reservation that as well. Discount code is automatically applied using this personalized website link.

1) Deadlines:
Tournament Registration Deadline - Thursday, October 30th at 11:59 AM (EASTERN TIME)
USTA Player Selection -- Should be completed by Monday, November 3rd
Doubles & Partner Registration Deadline - Friday, November 14th
Freeze Deadline to contact Tournament Directors (for those players who are in a Regional Tournament AND on the Waiting List for the National Selection) - Wednesday, November 12th at 11:59am ET (16 days before tournament start date)

2) Tournament Text Alerts:
Text USTANATSEL to 84483 to receive USTA National Selection alerts from Reffkin Tennis Center.

3) Entering Multiple Divisions:
A player may be entered in up to two age divisions of USTA National Opens when entries close. The TennisLink system will select players for these divisions in the following order: 18s, 16s, 14s, and 12s. If a player is entered in two age divisions and is selected into the older division, that player shall not be eligible for selection into the younger division. If a player is NOT selected for the older division, that player is eligible for selection in the younger division and is eligible to be an alternate in the younger division, but not the older division.

Additionally, a player may not enter one division in singles and a different division in doubles at sites where two divisions are held.

4) Southwest Section Overrule Policy
ONCE A PLAYER HAS BEEN OVERRULED A SECOND TIME, THEY WILL BE CAUTIONED THAT AFTER ANOTHER OVERRULE THEY WILL BE PENALIZED FOR UNSPORTSMANLIKE CONDUCT UNDER THE POINT PENALTY SYSTEM.

5) Doubles Information:
1. All players entered into singles will automatically be entered into doubles as well. If you WOULD NOT like to play doubles, you need to email the tournament director to withdraw from doubles at
meghanhouk@reffkintenniscenter.com. The deadline to withdraw from doubles is Friday, November 14th. After that all players who have not withdrawn will be assumed to be playing doubles.
2. The deadline to specify a specific partner is Friday, November 14th. If you do not specify a partner or withdraw from doubles by November 14th, you will be randomly assigned a partner.
3. To register with your doubles partner, you need to email the tournament director your child's name and USTA number along with the name and USTA number of their partner. You must CC: (copy) your doubles partner when you email the tournament director with the pairing.

6) Draw and Match Scoring Formats:
Singles - 64 Draw -Feed-In Championship Though Round of 16 (FIC) Required. The quarterfinal losers will be fed into a separate draw to playoff for 5th and 6th place. - Best of 3 Tiebreak sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd Set.
Doubles - 32 Draw - Single Elimination (3rd/4th Place Playoffs Required) - 8-Game Pro Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all.

7) Date And Time For Draw To Be Made And Posted
Draw is to be done on Monday, November 24th at the Jim Reffkin Tennis Center in Tucson, AZ. Draw will be made public on Tuesday, November 25th. All players are instructed to Check-In at their match site 15 minutes prior to their scheduled match times throughout the tournament.

8) Tournament Selection Procedures &Alternates:
http://www.usta.com/youth-tennis/junior-competition/ntlopenselec/

9) Late Entries Policy:
Late entries to the National Selection will not be considered for the selection process. Submit your name, USTA #, birthdate, age division, cell phone # and email address to the Tournament Director by calling (520) 791-4896 to be placed at the bottom of the alternate list. Late entry alternates will be placed on the list in the order that they are received after the timely entries on the alternates list.

10) Withdrawal/Entry Fee Refund Policy for USTA Junior National Tournaments
After Entry Deadline:
Immediately contact the tournament to withdraw from the tournament at ARIZONATENNIS@gmail.com . Players must also fulfill the written verification requirements described below if the withdrawal is for injury, illness, or personal circumstance and the player wants to avoid being levied USTA Suspension Points.

Withdrawal After the Entry Deadline:
Players who withdraw after the entry deadline for any reason are not entitled to a refund.

http://www.usta.com/youth-tennis/junior-competition/withdrawalsentryfeerefunds/

11) How Alternates List Is Ordered:
The Tournament Committee shall prepare an alternate list of those players with timely entries not accepted. Alternates shall be ordered using the National Standings List used to accept players into the draw to fill remaining vacancies. Late entrants who are eligible for selection shall be listed below these players by the date and time on which the late entry is made. Late entrants are not ordered by position on the National Standings List.

12) Important Info Regarding National Selection Tournaments - Open Regional Tournaments (Freeze Deadline Information):
Copy and paste the following link for all important information:
https://assets-ssl.usta.com/assets/1/15/2014_Freeze_Deadline_Information.pdf

13) On-Site Alternates:
Only those players that have gone through the registration process and appear on the alternate list will be considered for on-site alternate substitution. On-site alternates will be considered in the ranking order that they appear on the alternate list. Any alternate player wishing to be an on-site alternate must check in with the desk at the appropriate location, ready to play, 30 minutes prior to the first round commencing. Alternates checking in after the first round has commenced will be placed at the bottom of the on-site alternate list, regardless of ranking.

On-site alternates should report to Reffkin Tennis Center.

14) Check-In:
All players & parents must be present at a MANDATORY MEETING at Reffkin Tennis Center on Thursday, November 27th. Player check-in is anytime between 6:00pm and 6:50pm at Reffkin Tennis Center. Player/parent will turn in their photo waiver form, verify contact info and receive the player gift. There will be a mandatory meeting for players/parents/coaches on Thursday night starting at 7:00pm, ending at 7:30pm at the Reffkin Tennis Center.
At player registration you will need to do the following: Fill out a USTA waiver form, verify local contact phone number, let us know the hotel you are staying at, and receive player gift and tournament info letter.

15) Tournament Schedule ***(Schedule is tentative and subject to change)***
Play will begin 8AM on Friday, November 28th. The tournament will end on Monday, December 1st. Please plan to be there for all the scheduled days of the tournament (Nov. 28-Dec. 1)
(Order of play for each day to be posted soon)

16) Practice Courts:
Practice courts available at the facility from 8am to 9pm on Wednesday, November 26th for free (first come first serve basis for 1.5 hours)
Practice courts available (25 total courts) at the facility from 8am to 8pm on Thursday, November 27th for free.
During the tournament (Nov. 28-Dec. 1) courts will be available first come first serve starting an hour before the first round begins. During the tournament there will be no courts available at the facility for practice. See practice site recommendations below (#18)

17) Tournament Sites:
Reffkin Tennis Center (Main Site) - 50 South Alvernon Way, Tucson, AZ 85711
25 Hard Courts (All Lighted)
Facility and Map Directions: http://reffkintenniscenter.com/facility/mapanddirections/

18) Practice Sites:
Courts will be available during the tournament at these locations:
Himmel Tennis Center (8 courts, 2.6 miles from Reffkin) - 1000 North Tucson Blvd, $2.50/person
Rincon High School (10 courts, 1.7 miles from Reffkin) - 421 N Arcadia Ave, Free
Catalina Magnet High School (10 courts, 2 miles from Reffkin) - 3645 East Pima Ave, Free
DoubleTree Hotel Reid Park (3 courts, 0.5 miles from Reffkin) - 445 South Alvernon Way, Free
Ft. Lowell Tennis Center (8 courts, 5 miles from Reffkin) - 2900 North Craycroft Road, $2.50/person
Palo Verde Magnet High School (10 courts, 5 miles from Reffkin) - 1302 South Ave Vega, Free

19) Racquet Stringing:
Stringer will be onsite at Reffkin Tennis Center during the event:
Reffkin Tennis Center: http://reffkintenniscenter.com/facility/proshopinfo/

20) Major Airports:
Tucson International Airport -- (8 miles from the Tennis Center, approx. 18 min)
7250 S Tucson Blvd
Tucson, AZ 85756
Phoenix Sky Harbor International Airport -- (115 miles from the Tennis Center, approx. 1 hr & 45 min)
3400 E Sky Harbor Blvd
Phoenix, AZ 85034

21) Official Hotel Accommodations:
DoubleTree Hotel at Reid Park - Rate: $89
Phone Reservations: (520) 881-4200
Mention "Reffkin Tennis Center" or Group Code "RF3"

Official Host Hotel
445 S. Alvernon Way
Tucson, AZ 85711
Recently Remodeled 295 Guest Rooms, Pool, 3 Tennis Courts, Fitness Center, Day Spa, Business Center, 10,000 sq. ft. ballroom - Across the street from Jim Reffkin Tennis Center, 2 Championship Golf Courses, and a 3-mile jogging path.
Distance from Reffkin (Main Site): 0.4 miles (Across Street)

La Quinta Inn & Suites (Reid Park) - Rate:$85.00 & Breakfast
Phone Reservations: (520)795-0330
Mention code "REFFKIN7" (Tennis Event @Reffkin)
102 N Alvernon Way (Broadway/Alvernon)
Distance from Reffkin(Main Site): 0.2 Miles

Residence Inn Marriott at Williams Centre - Rate: $118 & Breakfast
Phone Reservations: (520) 790-6100
Mention code "USTA" (Tennis Event @Reffkin)
5400 E. Williams Cir., Tucson, AZ 85711(Broadway/Craycroft)
Distance from Reffkin (Main Site): 2.5 Miles

Hampton Inn by Marriott- Rate: $79 & Breakfast
Phone Reservations: (520) 514-0500
Mention Corporate ID#0002763162 (USTA Tennis Event @Reffkin)
251 S. Wilmot Rd. Tucson East (Broadway/Wilmot)
Distance from Reffkin (Main Site): 3.5 Miles

22) Tournament Training Sessions/Private Hitting Sessions:
To set up hitting sessions with the Smith Perry Tennis Academy, contact Ron Smith at (520) 609-4683.
To set up hitting sessions with Reffkin Tennis Center instructors, call the pro shop at (520) 791-4896.

23) Weather:
In the event of inclement weather, we will be posting updates on both this Tennislink tournament page and the voice message on our pro shop phone line at (520) 791-4896. Please don't assume anything - always check for updates! Thank you!

24) Tournament Ball:
Wilson US Open Balls - Official Ball of the USTA National Opens - Extra Duty

25)Eligibility Requirements:
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Eligibility

26) Seeding Method:
Seeding Criteria for USTA National Junior Tournaments
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Seeding/

27) Southwest Section Dress Code:
All players are required to wear appropriate tennis attire. Cut off shorts, bare midriffs, compression shorts & tights (alone), or any other attire that is simply recreational and is not tennis oriented is not acceptable.

28) Thank You to Our Sponsors/Partners:
Metropolitan Tucson Convention & Visitors Bureau
www.visitTucson.org
Old Pueblo Grill
www.metrorestaurants.com
Bruegger's Bagels
www.brueggers.com
Tucson Parks and Recreation
www.cms3.tucsonaz.gov

29) Tournament Committee:
Chair Person and Tournament Director: Meghan Houk
Tournament Referee: TBD
Chair Person: Lindsey Kotz

30) Elevation in Tucson:
The city's elevation is 2,643 ft (806 m) above sea level. We do not use high altitude balls.

31) Average Temperature in November:
Average temperature in Tucson is high of 74 and a low of 44.

32) Upcoming Tournaments:
Arizona Jr. Shootout #4 L6 - December 20, 2014 - Tournament ID#: 750007214
USTA National Winter Championships BG12&14 L1 - Dec. 27, 2014 - Jan. 2, 2015 - Tournament ID#:759203614
Snowflake Singles Jr. Championship L6 - December 30-31, 2014 - Tournament ID#: 750010314

National Selection Tournament

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, October 30, 2014 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: 750000614 from the searchable schedule homepage.

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