Entering Two Divisions
Make sure you go to this link if you are entering two divisions.
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Selection Process
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FREEZE DEADLINE
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Player Selections
The individual draws are 32 in singles but there are 4 draws
around the country (128 total players), more than 32 will sign up for
individual sites but only 32 will be selected at each site. The remainder will
be placed on an alternate list based on where the players said they would play
and the alternates would be called if someone withdraws at one of those sites.
If players (families) are willing to travel they have a better chance of
getting into one of the draws.
The selections will be completed early the first week of
Nov.. We will be notified by National and then each tournament will publish the
list for their site, along with the alternate list. We will use the Nov.
National Standings for Seeding.
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Hotel Partners
The
Participating Hotels are offering players a discounted rate and are supporting
tennis in our community. When you book rooms at one of these hotels let them
know you are attending a tournament at Newman Tennis Center. Thank you.
Augusta Marriott
706-722-8900 $114 Receptionistt
Candlewood
Suites 706-733-3300 $79 Betty Carter
Comfort Inn
& Suites (I-20 exit 194) 706-496-3579 $79 Jean Givanst
Courtyard by
Marriott
706-737-3737 $99 Rachel Lappe
Double Tree
by Hilton
706-855-9414 $129 Opal Blanding
Fairfield
Inn
706-733-2121 $92
Lena Priester
Hilton
Garden Inn
706-739-9990 $101 Ask for
NTC rate
Homewood
Suites
706-738-3131 $111 Receptionist
Jameson
Suites
706-733-4656 $82 Receptionist
Partridge
Inn 706-397-8888 $109 Receptionist
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Warm up sessions
If you would like someone to warm up with prior to you match please call Michael McGrath at 706-414-4522 or Nameer at 706-667-1655.
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Format
Singles Main Draw: 2 out of 3 tie break sets. With 3/4 playoff. 5/6 playoff will play best of 3 tie break sets with a 10pt match tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. Singles Consolation: Modified (through the round of 16) best of 3 tie break sets with a 10pt match tie break in lieu of the 3rd set. Doubles: 8 game set with a 7point tie break at 8 all.
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Refunds & Withdrawing from the Main Draw and Alternate list
If you are withdrawing from the Draw please send an e-mail
to the TD ASAP.
If you are on the alternates list and want to enter another
tournament you must withdraw from this tournament (this will eliminate parents
contacting me about other players that are in two tournaments). If you are on
an alternates list you are committed to that tournament, thus you must
withdraw. It will also help other National Opens if, when selected for one of
the four sites you let the other sites know that you have accepted a spot at
another site.
REFUNDS: If you are in the Draw and withdraw prior to the
draw being made ( Monday Nov. 23th) you will receive a full refund.
After that time and date there will be no refund. If you are on the alternate
list you have not been charged for the tournament.
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Seeding Criteria
Please go to the link to review the Seeding Criteria.
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Medical Release
Please click on the link and print your Medical release
before you check in for the tournament.
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Written Verifications Requirements
Injury or Illness Written Verification Requirement: If the
player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall deliver
written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional to
the Referee no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament. If a tournament has a trainer on site, it is
recommended that the trainer be asked provide the written verification on site
before the player leaves the tournament.
Personal Circumstance Written Verification Requirement: If
the player is not playing because of a personal circumstance, the player shall
deliver a written explanation of the situation no later than the last scheduled
day of the tournament and the Referee shall determine whether the situation is
a personal circumstance.
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Schedule of Play
On the first day we will play 2 rounds of Main Draw singles
and 1 round of Consolation singles, followed by 1 round of doubles. On day 2 we
will play 2 Main Draw singles and 2 consolation singles followed by 2 round of
doubles.
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Dress Code
The Tournament committee has set A dress code in this
Tournament The Rules to which all
participants are expected to adhere.
These Rules are based on our community standards and all participants
must observe, all rules, at all of the sites used during the tournament. Good manners on and off the court will be
required of all participants, coaches and family at all times.
Proper
tennis attire should be worn. For
females, proper attire does not include, roll down waist bands on skirts or
shorts, or exposure of skin between tops and skirts or shorts. For males proper attire does not include tank
tops or sleeveless shirts, or shorts worn below the waist. Shirts must be worn at all times. Please respect our standards and adhere to
our rules. Failure to do so will result
in the player being required to change prior to the match. This delay may result in penalties (PPS) being
assessed.
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Withdrawing
A
player shall not enter a tournament and then withdraw when the player discovers
that tough opponents have also entered.
A player may withdraw from a match or tournament only because of injury,
illness, or personal emergency. A player
who cannot play a match shall notify the Referee at once so that the opponent
may be saved a trip. A player who
withdraws from a tournament is not entitled to the return of the entry fee
unless the player withdrew prior to the published refund deadline date.
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Withdrawing from a match or Tournament / Refund Policy
In the event of inclement weather and you do not play any
matches in this tournament you are entitled to a partial refund based on the
fixed tournament expenses. Please understand that tournaments have fixed costs
which include: Trophies, T-shirts, Balls, USTA Officials, and many other costs
that we must cover. The tennislink portion of your entry fee is non-refundable
in accordance with USTA policy. If you do complete a match there is no
refund/credit. Thank you for your understanding.
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Balls Used
Wilson US Open Heavy Duty
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Directions and other practice sites
When you check in for the tournament we will give you a map with directions to Hotels, Restaurants and other practice sites.
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LATE ENTRANTS - USTA Georgia will allow late entrants to be accepted into all USTA GA tournaments, Levels 1-5, in the event that the draw is not full, provided that such late entrants do not affect the seeding and further provided that late entrants do not prevent timely entrants to be accepted into the draw under any circumstances. Accepting late entrants is at the discretion of the Tournament Committee. Seeds must be posted by 12 noon following close of registration. Once draws are posted, the tournament is closed and can no longer accept late entries.
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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 29, 2015 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: 700003615 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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