Tournament Reports
Events - Alternates by Event
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SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
Carly Briggs of Calhoun, Georgia was awarded the SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD. There were so many well mannered and good sports in the tournament, it was very difficult to narrow it down to just one individual. Wish we could have awarded the honor to more of you. Just keep your great personalities and great manners and you will go far in tennis, as well as life in general. These attributes do not go unnoticed.
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FRIDAY NIGHT COURT AVAILABILITY
Ridgeland Tennis Center will be open until 7:30 pm Friday night for practice courts.(first come basis)
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT INFORMATION
Susan W Toler # 601-209-3096 Fax # 601-853-9919 email address: ridgelandtennis@bellsouth.net
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HOST HOTEL
Cabot Lodge North 120 Dyess Road Ridgeland, MS 39157 601-957-0757
Room Rate $94 plus tax (includes a hot breakfast)
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ENTRY INFORMATION
For entry, use the USTA registration system. This event is restricted to the following junior players: U.S. Citizens: Permanent Resident Aliens, Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees, CTA & Canadian Residents of BC. Refer to the USTA Regulations III.A.2A Entry Type/entry to this tournament if restricted. DRAW IS LIMITED TO 32 PLAYERS. Entries must be submitted by 11:59 am EST. Thursday, January 14, 2016. Only USTA members can register online. For entry use the USTA Registration System.(Tournament ID # 703814116)
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FREEZE DEADLINE THURSDAY JANUARY 28, 2016
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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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
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REGISTRATION
All players must register for the tournament prior to playing their first match. Registration will take place only at Ridgeland Tennis Center, 201 A McClellan Drive, Ridgeland, MS 39157. Early registration hours are Friday, February 12 from 3:30-5:30pm. If you cannot make it to early registration, you must check in at least 45 minutes before your match time. After the initial registration, players should check in at least 30 minutes prior to the scheduled match. When a player checks in, it means she is ready to play.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
USTA requires a Medical Release signed by Players and Parent or Guardian for every player. This must be presented at the time of tournament registration. Please download and bring this completed form with you to registration Friday night or fax it to us at 601-853-9919 to speed up the registration process. PLAYERS ARE NOT ALLOWED ON COURT WITHOUT THIS SIGNED RELEASE!
more info
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PLAYER SELECTION
6 players that are in the top 100 of the most recent National Standings List of the next younger age division . 26 players from the National Standings List of the division of the event.
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FORMAT/SINGLES AND DOUBLES
SINGLES: There will be a singles draw of 32 with a mandatory feed-in championship through the Round of 16. The Quarter Final losers will be fed into a separate draw to play off for 5th and 6th place. Main Draw Singles (including playoff for 3rd and 4th place ) best of 3 Tiebreak Set. FIC Best of 3, Match Tie-Break in lieu of 3rd set. Consolation draw is mandatory and will be played to completion. DOUBLES: There will be a doubles draw of 16. Alternates who do not get into singles will be eligible to play doubles, space permitting. Online doubles registration is perfectly acceptable however, for the players' convenience, sign up for doubles shall remain open until 11:00 am on Saturday 13th, and may be done in person at the time of check in.. Doubles play will begin on Saturday afternoon . Doubles match format: Doubles match will be 8 game pro-set with a 7 point tie-break, if necessary, at 8 all. Single eliminatio
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ALTERNATES
Players not selected for their first choice shall remain in the pool of applicants for entry into other concurrent USTA National Selection Touranments. Those players who have not been selected after all 4 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: 1. Players that are in the top 600 on the National Standings List of the division. 2. Players that are in the top 400 on the National Standings List of the next-younger division. 3. From the National Standing List of the division. 4. From the National Standing List of the next-younger division. 5. By lot.
Late entries: Late entries shall be placed on the alternate list in the order received after timely entries.
Alternate Response Time Frame: Please respond as soon as possible so others have ample time to make arrangements. Please contact the Tournament Director if you wish your name to be removed from the alternate list. Day before tournament begins a player will have 1 hour to respond to Tournament Director before we contact the next alternate Be sure all contact info is updated..
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DRAW INFORMATION
Singles draw and first round match times will be posted on Thursday, February 11, 2016 by 4:00 pm CST
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SITES AND PRACTICE COURTS
All matches will be played on the 17 hard courts at Ridgeland Tennis Center. The facility opens at 6:30 AM each day. Courts are available for warm-up until 7:30 am . (first come) Practice courts will also be available at Parham Bridges Tennis Center, 5055 Old Canton Road, Jackson, MS 39211 (601-956-1105) No charge for practice courts.
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LOCAL AIRPORT
Jackson-Medgar Wiley Evers International Airport Located approximately 20 minutes from Ridgeland Tennis Center
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NATIONAL JUNIOR SEEDING PROCEDURE
more info
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PLAYER MEETING
There will not be a players' meeting..
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WITHDRAWALS
Prior to the entry deadline, withdrawals should be done on-line. Your credit card will not be charged if withdrawal is made before the deadline. After the deadline withdrawal notification must be done via e-mail or fax.
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REFUND POLICY
A player accepted into the main draw of the tournament will receive a refund if they withdraw at least 7 days prior to the start date of the event.
Saturday, February 6, 2016
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ON-SITE ALTERNATES
On-site alternates must inform the Referee in person that they are on site. On-site alternates will be selected in the order of the Alternate list. On-site alternates should be at the tournament site when play begins.
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PLAYER MEAL
Player meal will be provided by Beagle Bagel.
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TOURNAMENT BALLS
Wilson is designated as the exclusive official ball of all USTA National Championships
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DRESS CODE
Any t-shirts must be plain or tennis related Skirts and shorts must be worn appropriately above the pelvic bone The bottom of your shirt must touch the top of your skirt or shorts while standing upright, shoulders back. This means do not roll down your skirt or shorts.
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PLAYER AMENITIES
Lunch provided by Beagle Bagel Long-Sleeve T-shirt Bagels, muffins, fruit, juices
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RACQUET STRINGING INFORMATION
A stringer will be available on site during the tournament.
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HITTING PROS
Please call 601-853-1115 to arrange session with hitting pro.
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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, January 14, 2016 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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