USTA Open Regional Tournament- November

FREEZE DEADLINE
The freeze deadline is November 13, 2014 11:59 AM Eastern Time.
LOCATION
The tournament is held at the Omni Amelia Island Plantation courts, this is also called the Villas of Amelia Island, they are the same location.

Doubles Registration / All first round doubles matches will be played at 830am Nov 28th
To enter into the doubles: All players must e-mail the tournament referee Bob Booth ameliaustaregional@gmail.com with their USTA number, after the singles selection process is complete. The doubles entry deadline is Thursday, 11/26/14 at 3pm. Registering online does NOT guarantee a spot in the doubles draw. To enter with a partner BOTH players must confirm their partner's name in the email. Those who need a partner should also enter via email stating they need a partner. Although it is not the responsibility of the Tournament Committee to match a player with a partner, we will do our best to help pair as many players as possible. Failure to submit the doubles entry via email will result in the players not being entered into the doubles draw.
Medical Release Form
All players MUST turn in a medical waiver prior to their first match signed by a parent or legal guardian in order to play in this event. Please pe USTA Medical Release Form at http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/14122_USTA_Junior_Competition__Forms/Withdrawals and Entry Fee Refunds
Player Check In
We will have an early check in on Wednesday November 26th from 9 AM - 4 PM and Thursday November 27th from 11am - 2:30pm. This check in is encouraged but not mandatory. Please bring your Medical Release Form when you check in. At the Thursday check in a complimentary player lunch will be offered and first choice of tournament tee shirts and desired sizes. If you opt not to do the early check in please arrive 30 minutes prior to your first match time to complete the check in process .
Practice Courts are available prior to the tournament at the discounted rate of $12 pp per day.
Hitting Sessions will be offered Wed Nov 26th from 4-6pm and Thu Nov 27th from 11-1pm. Each session is with professional coaches and $50pp. Sign up by calling 904 277 5145.
Hotel Information - _On Site Hotel $99 +
Discounted rates at the fabulous Omni Villas on site available for $99 plus taxes and fees. Each room has two queens. Larger suites available online for increased rate. To book a this rate please go the the link here and enter the corporate code of 45168685252
https://ssl.villasofameliaisland.com/AIPVIL
To ensure your rooms are available please book early as rate will only be available until the hotel begins to reach maximum capacity.
Match Balls - Wilson US Open Regular Duty will be used, these are available for sale in the pro shop prior to the tournament.TOURNAMENT STRINGER

On-site stringing available, the pro shop sells Wilson and Luxilon strings.
Directions
For google directions from Jacksonville click here
http://goo.gl/maps/7dAtg
Entrance to tournament site and player parking is located at the Verandah Restaurant at Racquet Park off of First Coast Highway at the southern end of Amelia Island. This is signposted and is NOT the main hotel entrance.
Pre-prepared and fully cooked Thanksgiving Feast. $99 plus tax - Pick up on property at Marche Burette and take back to your accommodation to eat
Pick-up on Thanksgiving Day between 11 AM and 2 PM, Feeds 6-8 people, #12 Turkey, Stuffing, Mashed, Potatoes, Green Bean Casserole, Rolls, Cranberry Sauce, Pumpkin Pie. 1 bottle of Wine.
MUST PRE-ORDER prior to Saturday November 22nd. Call 904 491 4834 to pre order.
Local Restaurants_ - There are 9 restaurants available on property including a general store for all supplies. The town of Fernandina Beach is a 15 minute drive from the tournament location.
Eligibility
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Eligibility/
Seeding Criteria
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/Seeding/
Entering two divisions, Entering Concurrent Tournaments, and the Freeze Deadline
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/EnteringTwoDivisions/
Selection Process for Open USTA Regional Tournaments
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/RTSelec_Open/
Entry Fee Refund Policy
http://www.usta.com/Youth-Tennis/Junior-Competition/WithdrawalsEntryFeeRefunds/
On Site Alternates
If you want to be an onsite alternate please check in at least 15 minutes before the first match starts. If a spot becomes available players will be selected using the original alternate list not by the order in which players check in.
DRAW FORMAT
- The singles draw shall have 32 players; the doubles draw shall have 16 teams.
- The singles draw have a Feed-In Consolation (FIC) that feeds players in through the Round of 16. The FIC shall be played to completion. The FIC shall be considered part of the tournament and participation is mandatory for all singles players.
- The main draw singles draw shall have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place.
Match Format
All main draw singles matches will be the best of 3 Tie Break Sets.
All consolation singles will be the best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set.
All doubles matches will be a 8 Game Pro Set with a 7-Point Tiebreak at 8 games all.
Both singles and doubles shall have a playoff for 3rd and 4th place. All players are required to play the third and fourth place playoff.

Click on the Selection Process tab to see how selections for this Regional will be made.

Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. 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: 150002214 from the searchable schedule homepage.

Division and Draw Type Abbreviations Legend

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