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DOUBLES ENTRY
TO ENTER INTO THE DOUBLES ALL PLAYERS MUST
E-MAIL BARRY@CLAREMONTCLUB.COM AFTER THE SELECTION PROCESS IS COMPLETE, BUT
PRIOR TO NOON PACIFIC TIME ON THURSDAY FEBRUARY 11, 2016. THIS INCLUDES PLAYERS
WHO ALREADY SIGNED UP ON LINE DURING THE REGISTRATION PROCESS. THERE ARE A NUMBER OF PLAYERS WHO REGISTERED ON LINE BUT HAVE NOT SENT A CONFIRMATION EMAIL, YOU MUST E-MAIL BARRY PRIOR TO NOON ON FEBRUARY 11TH TO BE ENTERED INTO THE DOUBLES DRAW. TO ENTER WITH A PARTNER BOTH PLAYERS MUST
CONFIRM THEIR PARTNER'S NAME IN SEPARATE E-MAILS. PLAYERS WHO DO NOT HAVE A
PARTNER AND STILL WISH TO PLAY DOUBLES ALSO NEED TO E-MAIL BARRY STATING THEY
WISH TO PLAY DOUBLES AND NEED A PARTNER. FAILURE TO SEND THIS E-MAIL WILL
RESULT IN THE PLAYERS NOT BEING ENTERED INTO THE DOUBLES DRAW. IT IS NOT THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE
TOURNAMENT COMMITTEE TO MATCH A PLAYER WITH A PARTNER, BUT WE WILL DO OUR BEST
TO HELP PAIR AS MANY PLAYERS AS POSSIBLE.
THERE WILL BE NO ON SITE DOUBLES SIGN-UP. THE FIRST ROUND OF DOUBLES
WILL BE SATURDAY MORNING FEBRUARY 13, 2016
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Mandatory Check-in
All Players must turn in a signed USTA medical
waiver and a signed Claremont Club waiver at player check-in at the Claremont Club before their first
match. Check in will be open from
7:15 am-11:30 am on Saturday February 13, 2016.
All players MUST check -in during this time. . This includes players who may have a first
match start time after 11:30 am at satellite sites. Please
leave enough time to check-in prior to your first match. It will really speed up the check in process if players arrive with the USTA and Claremont Club waivers already filled out.
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CLAREMONT CLUB WAIVER
CLAREMONT CLUB WAIVERS MUST BE SIGNED BY ALL
PARTICIPANTS AND A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN.
You may click more to download a form
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USTA MEDICAL WAIVER
ALL PLAYERS MUST TURN IN A MEDICAL WAIVER SIGNED
BY A PARENT OR LEGAL GUARDIAN IN ORDER TO
PLAY IN THIS EVENT. THERE WILL BE
NO EXCEPTIONS!!! YOU MAY DOWNLOAD A
MEDICAL RELEASE FORM AT THE USTA WEB SITE OR YOU MAY CLICK HERE FOR A FORM.
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Match Format
Boys and Girls 14's main draw singles matches including 3rd/4th play off will be the best of 3 tie-break sets. The feed-in consolation matches: best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point Match Tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. Boys and Girls 12's all singles matches main draw and feed in consolation willl be best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set. All Doubles matches in all divisions will be an 8 game pro set with a 7-point tiebreak at 8 games all.
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Tournament Hotel
The Sheraton Ontario Airport Hotel is the main tournament hotel. You can access information about the hotel and the tournament rate by clicking on more info
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Airports
Ontario
International Airport
is definitely the closest airport, located approximately 10 miles from The Claremont
Club. Orange County John Wayne airport
is located approximately 35 miles from The Claremont Club and LAX is located
approximately 50 miles from The Claremont Club.
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Withdrawal and Refund Information
Please use the link provided for information on withdrawal and refunds
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ON SITE ALTERMNATES
All on site alternates for all divisions must sign in at The Claremont Club 15 minutes prior to the first match played in the division for which they are signing up. The priority for on site alternates is the same as the regular alternate list.
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Tournament Schedule
Saturday February 13 tournament first matches will begin at approximately 8:30 am: First round of doubles for all divisions, Main draw first round of singles for all divisions, main draw second round of singles and consolation first round of singles. We anticipate finishing last matches at approximately 7pm.
Sunday February 14: 8 am: all divisions quarter finals and Semi-finals for doubles, All divisions Main draw singles quarter finals and consolation round 2, Main draw semi-finals, consolation quarter finals and first round of a separate draw for main draw quarter finals losers. Matches should finish around 7pm
Monday February 15:: Doubles Finals and 3/4 playoffs, consolation semi finals, Main draw singles finals and 3/4 playoffs, 5/6 playoffs, consolation finals. Matches should finish by 4 pm
The exact schedule and order of play is subject to change. Players should check the web site every evening to verify exact times and locations of matches.
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Draws Posted
The singles draws should be posted on Thursday. The doubles draws will be posted Friday. All first round doubles matches will be scheduled before singles matches on Saturday February 13, 2016
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SITES
The main tournament site is The Claremont Club (TCC on the Draw) 1777 Monte Vista Ave Claremont, Ca 91711 Alternate Site Pomona- Pitzer- College ( PPC on the Draw). Pomona Pitzer is less than 1 mile from the Claremont Club. The courts are located at 6th and Mills in Claremont. There is street parking on Mills. The entrance to the courts is on Mills just south of 6th street.
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Seeding information/criteria
click on link for information on seeding criteria
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DRESS CODE
All USTA sanctioned events expect proper tennis attire at all times. This means no sports bras compression shorts or tights are to be worn alone, midriff must be covered when arms are at rest, and spandex must be covered by additional shorts or skirt. No cut-off t-shirts or shorts. Sleeveless tennis shirts may be worn. No reference to drugs, violence, alcohol, or foul language may be depicted on player attire.
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Practice Cts
Practice courts will be available at The Claremont Club on a first come first serve basis: Friday 11 am-5 pm, Saturday 7 am-8 am. Sunday 7 am-8:30 am. There is no charge for practice courts.
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Racket string
Racket Stringing is available at The Claremont Club. All effort will be made to have a quick turn over on racket stringing and have rackets ready for the next days matches. Depending on volume of rackets there may be a 24 hours turn over for restringing.
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Tennis Ball
The Wilson US Open extra Duty tennis ball will be used for all matches. A new can of balls will be given for matches involving a 3rd set.
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NO 7th/8th play-ff
There is no play-off for 7/8th place in the singles even though it shows up on the draw. Once you have lost twice you are out of the tournament. There are consolation semi and finals matches, 5/6 play-off and 3/4 play-off. There is a 3/4 play-off for doubles.
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Eligibility for USTA National Junior Tournaments
Click link for information on eligibility
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Freeze deadline January 28, 2016/ info
2016
National Selection Tournaments - Closed Regional Tournaments
Freeze Deadline Information
FREEZE DEADLINE IS 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 Two Divisions, Entering Concurrent Tournaments and the Freeze Deadliine
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Selection Process for USTA National Selection Tournaments
Click link for information on selection process
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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.
In the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 650001116 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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