SPORTSMANSHIP AWARDS
Congratulations to our sportsmanship award winners. They winners were chosen by the umpires and also nominated by their peers. The winners were Rachel Whittington from Carrollton, Texas and Alejandro Quiles from Las Vegas, Nevada.
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RAIN DELAY 5/22 12:34 PM
Matches that were in progress report back at 2 pm. 12:30 pm scheduled matches report back at 2 pm. 1:30 pm matches report back at 3 pm. 2:30 pm matches report back at 4 pm. We will need help drying courts - please come to tennis center when rain is finished and help your players get their courts dry. Please also keep an eye on this homepage for updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE 5/20 6:08 AM *ONE HOUR DELAY*
It is currently raining in Norman. All singles matches are postponed one hour. 8 am matches check in directly to your site at 9 am. Girls are at Westwood. Boys are at OU. Once the rain subsides, we would appreciate help at your respective site drying the courts so we can get players on as quickly as possible.
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REGISTRATION
Registration/Check-in is Friday, May 19 at Westwood Tennis Center from 10am - 7pm. Doubles entries will be accepted until 12 pm Friday, May 19. SINGLES DRAWS WILL BE RELEASED on Friday, May 19 at 10:00 am at registration. If you are not able to register on Friday, you must have your Medical Release form on file with us, you may check your draw online after 10:00 am on Friday May 19 and you may pick up your packet/tshirt at Westwood Tennis Center on Saturday, May 20.
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PREVIOUSLY SENT EMAILS FROM THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR
Sent May 19th Parents and Players: Safe travels today! Just a reminder of a few items:
* Registration/Check-in is today, Friday, May 19 at Westwood Tennis Center from 10am - 7pm. Doubles entries will be accepted until 12 pm today.
* If you are not able to register on Friday, you must have your Medical Release form on file with us, you may check your draw online after 10:00 am on Friday May 19 and you may pick up your packet/tshirt at Westwood Tennis Center on Saturday, May 20.
* Make sure you get a bag tag at registration. The tag will have the addresses of tournament sites as well as practice courts.
* Saturday play: Boys at OU and Girls at WTC
* PLAYERS PARTY: We will have a snow cone truck parked at each site, Westwood and OU, on Saturday, May 20 from 5-6pm. FREE SNOW CONES for players!
* TEXTING SERVICE: Text NATIONALSELECTION2017 to 84483 to receive National Selection alerts from Westwood Tennis Center. We will use this service to give you any necessary updates regarding the tournament including weather delays (if needed).
* WEATHER: Knock on wood, but the weather looks good for the tournament. We do expect a rain today, but should move out by the start of the tourney Sat at 8am.
* STRINGING SERVICE: Stringing services are available at Westwood throughout the tournament. In the case of today, please drop them off by 7:00pm to ensure they will be done before play starts on Saturday.
Sent May 15th Players and Parents, We are getting close to the 16th Annual Norman BG16 National Selection! A few important notes regarding practice courts, indoor options, and more.
* DOUBLES: Please confirm you team by going to the Competitors list! I still have a few partners that have not emailed me to confirm a team.
* OUTDOOR PRACTICE COURTS DURING THE TOURNAMENT: Westwood Tennis Center and University of Oklahoma will be available for warm up at 7am for 8am matches only. Anyone else playing after 8am, can warm up at Norman High School 219 N. Berry Rd, Norman, OK 73069, Norman North High School 2073 Stubbeman Ave, Norman, OK 73069 or the OU Intramural Court, 1701 Asp Ave, Norman, OK 73072. All facilities for warm up are first come, first serve.
* OUTDOOR PRACTICE COURTS FRIDAY: Practice courts at Westwood prior to May 20-23 will be charged a $4 per person court fee for an hour and a half. We strongly suggest you call our clubhouse at 405-366-8859 to reserve a court Friday.
* INDOOR PRACTICE COURT OPTIONS: University of Oklahoma (OU Tennis Club) 500 Imhoff Rd, Norman, OK 73019. 405-325-6139. Non-members may call Thursday for a Friday reservation.
* MEDICAL RELEASE: Please email me your medical release. Click here for the form. Please note, this must be turned in before your first match. Failure to do so will result in the clock starting when you are called to the tournament desk to be assigned a court.
* INCLEMENT WEATHER: We understand there is a chance of rain in the forecast. As noted on the website, we might move indoors ($10 per player per match) if forced too. However, please understand this is an outdoor event where indoors are not required. We will do everything is our power to play the entire tournament outside. Any rain delay will be clearly communicated on the tournament home page as well through our Texting Service. I would STRONGLY suggest you opting into our Texting service. This will only be used for this tournament and the account will be deleted at the completion of the event.
* TEXTING SERVICE: Text NATIONALSELECTION2017 to 84483 to receive National Selection 2017 alerts from Westwood Tennis Center
Sent May 9th Players and Parents: A few short notes:
* DOUBLES: Reminder, that both players must email me to confirm a team. Also, please confirm your doubles team by going to the Competitors list on the tournament home page. If you don't have a partner and currently trying to find one, refer to www.westwoodtournaments.info (Doubles tab). There are currently 5 players seeking partners. Reach out to them directly. If you pair up, both players will need to email me. If you would like to add your name to the list and publicize your contact info, simply email me permission and what info you want public.
* MEDICAL RELEASE: Please sign your medical release form, scan and email to westwoodtennis@gmail.com or fax us at 405-366-8848BEFORE you arrive for the tournament. Click here for medical release.
* Boys will play the first 2 days at the University of Oklahoma and the girls will play the entire tournament at Westwood. I will be sending additional info regarding practice courts at a later date. However, all of this information and more is located on our tournament home page.
Sent May 4th Parents and Players, We understand the difficulties in finding a partner. We have a tournament website that is designated to help! With your permission, email us what contact information you would like public. We will then place this information on the below link where players can regularly check to see who needs a partner. They can then contact you directly. If you pair up, both players need to email me to confirm the team. EASY! Website:www.westwoodtournaments.info Direct link to doubles site page:http://westwoodtournaments.info/www.westwoodtournaments.info/Doubles.html The above link can be found on the tournament home page under the title, "PLAYERS LOOKING FOR A DOUBLES PARTNER"
Sent May 2nd Parents and Players, Congratulations in making it into a National Selection! We are excited to once again host a level 2 national event. My wife and I have been running national events for 16 years. So we understand the expectations and the financial investment you are making when traveling to a national tournament! To make things a little easier on you, we wanted to provide you a few important notes. In addition, our tournament homepage if updated with everything you need to know, but don't hesitate in emailing us anytime with questions!
* DOUBLES DEADLINE: Doubles registration deadline is May 19th at NOON central time.
* SEEKING A DOUBLES PARTNER: You may email us and we can forward you contact info (with your permission) to whomever you would like us to. However, please understand that we cannot serve as the middle man. As a courtesy to you, we will give them your contact info, however, it will be up to that player to contact you. At that point, if you pair up, we need both players to email us to confirm the team.
* CONFIRM DOUBLES PAIRING: Please refer to the Competitors List to confirm your team. If you do not see your name with your partners name, that means you were not paired up during USTA's selection process. Both players will need to email me to confirm the team. VERY IMPORTANT!
* DOUBLES BLIND DRAW: If you wish to play doubles and cannot find a partner, shortly after the doubles deadline of May 19th at NOON, we will do a random drawing to pair players up. If you would like to be placed in the blind draw, you will need to email us at westwoodtennis@gmail.com.
* COMMUNICATION: If you have any questions, please email us at westwoodtennis@gmail.com. This is the best way to get a hold of Lisa and I. We both check our emails throughout the day.
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OUTDOOR SITES USED
Westwood Tennis Center (WTC), 2420 Westport Dr., Norman, OK 73069. University of Oklahoma 500 W. Imhoff, Norman, OK 73019
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SCHEDULE OF PLAY
Play will begin at 8am for selected matches. Just a reminder, draws will be released at 10am central time on Friday, May 19th. Day 1: 2 rounds of main draw singles, 1 round of consolation singles, 1 round of doubles. Doubles will follow singles on day 1. Day 2: 1 round of main draw singles, 2 rounds of consolation singles, 2 rounds of doubles (1 round of doubles before singles in the AM and 1 round of doubles after singles in the PM. Day 3: 2 rounds of main draw singles, 2 rounds of consolation singles and 1 round of doubles (Doubles will be played before singles in the AM). Day 4: 1 round of main draw singles, 2 rounds of consolation singles, QF playoff matches, 1 round of doubles (Doubles will be played before singles in the AM). The schedule is subject to change.
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PLAYERS LOOKING FOR DOUBLES PARTNER
If you pair up with another player, please email me the name of your partner prior to May 19 at noon. If you need a partner and would like to be placed in a blind draw, please email us at westwoodtennis@gmail.com. In an effort to help those of you who do not have a partner, we have a page set aside that will post your contact information if you are looking for a partner. If you would like us to post your contact information, please email us your contact info at westwoodtennis@gmail.com. Deadline to be placed in the blind draw is Friday, May 19 at noon.
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HOST HOTEL
The Embassy Suites is our host hotel at $116/night. Their number is 1-866-577-1273. Please book by click on the link. This page is built for this tournament. Thank you. Deadline to book to receive $116 rate is April 29, 2017. After April 29th, unreserved rooms will be released.
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TOURNAMENT DRAW INFORMATION
The draw will be made at Westwood Tennis Center on Tuesday, May 16th and will be published on Friday, May 19th at 10 am (central time). Players may find their match times by going online to the tournament homepage anytime after 10 am on May 19th or utilizing the USTA app. Since two sites are being used for the tournament, please report directly to your scheduled site.
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PLAYER PARTY - SNOW CONES!
We will have a snow cone truck parked at each site, Westwood and OU, on Saturday, May 20 from 5-6pm. FREE SNOW CONES for players!
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DRAW SIZE
64 singles; 32 doubles
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SINGLES SEEDING
Singles seeding is taken off the National Seeding list. Click link for more information.
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OPT INTO OUR TEXT ALERTS
Text NATIONALSELECTION2017 to 84483 to receive National Selection alerts from Westwood Tennis Center.
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OUTDOOR PRACTICE COURTS
Westwood Tennis Center and University of Oklahoma will be available for warm up at 7am for 8am matches only. Anyone else playing after 8am, can warm up at Norman High School 219 N. Berry Rd, Norman, OK 73069 or the OU Intramural Court (Timberdale and Imhoff). Please click on the link for addresses of additional outdoor practice courts. Practice courts at Westwood prior to May 20-23 will be charged a $4 per person court fee.
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EMERGENCY PROCEDURES FOR INCLEMENT WEATHER
Please click on the link for document on procedures for inclement weather at all possible facilities used at this tournament. Please consult hotel management on their procedures.
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CLOSEST STARBUCKS, GROCERY STORE AND SUBWAY
For your convenience, here are addresses to the closest Starbucks, grocery store and Subway. Starbucks,1601 24th Ave NW, Norman, OK. Homeland grocery store,2600 W. Robinson St. Norman, OK (across the street from Westwood Tennis Center), Subway 1632 24th Ave NW,
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ENTERING TWO DIVISIONS, CONCURRENT TOURNAMENTS ENTRY & FREEZE DEADLINE
Please click on link for detailed instructions.
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SELECTION PROCESS FOR NATIONAL SELECTION TOURNAMENTS
Please click on link for detailed instructions
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MEDICAL RELEASE
Please sign your medical release form, scan and email to westwoodtennis@gmail.com or fax us at 405-366-8848 BEFORE you arrive for the tournament. The tournament website above has a link to get the medical release form if you do not have a copy
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COMMUNICATION
The fastest way to get an answer is by emailing us at westwoodtennis@gmail.com. The tournament main site is Westwood Tennis Center - the phone number there is 405-366-8859. If for some reason you do not get hold of David or Lisa at this email or phone number, you can also email lisa.m.minihan@gmail.com
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INFORMATION
Go to www.westwoodtournaments.info for important information about this tournament, the City of Norman, travel, dining, etc.
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WITHDRAWALS
All withdraws must be submitted through email. We cannot accept withdraws via phone. They must be in writing. westwoodtennis@gmail.com. No refund will be given unless: 1. The entry is not accepted, 2. The withdrawal is for previously authorized entry into another tournament-thisincludes a withdrawal to play in a USTA National Sweet Sixteen before the Freeze Deadline; or 3. The withdrawal is for an authorized change by the player to another site.
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HIT WITH A PRO
We offer pros to hit with the players. The cost is $50 for 1-hour and $25 for 1/2-hour. If you are interested, please call us at 405-366-8859 to set up a time.
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DOUBLES REGISTRATION
Doubles registration deadline is Friday, May 19th at noon. Please have both players email the tournament that they wish to play together so we have confirmation. If you need a partner and would like to be placed in a blind draw, please email us at westwoodtennis@gmail.com by noon May 19th and we will pair these players at random. The doubles draw will be made shorty after noon on Friday, May 19th. It will be published on the 19th as well. Play will begin after singles on Saturday, May 20th.
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INCLEMENT WEATHER
In the case of inclement weather, play MIGHT move indoors. If this is the case, players will be charged $10 per match.
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FORMAT INFORMATION
THE SINGLES IS A 64 DRAW. ALL SINGLES MATCHES IN THE MAIN DRAW WILL BE THE BEST 2 OUT OF 3 TIE-BREAK SETS, REGULAR SCORING. ALL CONSOLATION MATCHES WILL BE 2 SETS REGULAR SCORING, AND A 10 MATCH-TIE BREAK IN LIEU OF THE 3RD SET. THE SINGLES WILL HAVE A FEED-IN DRAW CHAMPIONSHIP THAT FEEDS PLAYERS THROUGH THE ROUND OF 16. QUARTERFINAL LOSERS WILL BE FED INTO A SEPARATE DRAW TO PLAYOFF FOR 5TH AND 6TH PLACE. BOTH SINGLES AND DOUBLES WILL HAVE A PLAYOFF FOR 3RD AND 4TH PLACE. ALL DOUBLES THROUGHOUT THE TOURNAMENT WILL BE AN 6 GAME SET, WITH A 7 POINT TIE-BREAK AT 6 GAMES ALL.
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BALLS USED
Wilson US Open Extra Duty
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TOURNAMENT ELIGBILITY INFORMATION
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NATIONAL TOURNAMENT REFUND POLICY
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ENTERING CONCURRENT TOURNAMENT/DIFFERENT AGE DIVISIONS
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PLAYER EVENTS AND AMENITIES
Player gifts and t-shirts will be available at registration on Friday, May 19th. Each site will provide water, ice and fruit for the players. Stay tuned for player party information.
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RACQUET STRINGING INFORMATION
Racquet stringing will be available at the main site - Westwood Tennis Center. Cost of labor if you provide your string is $17. Otherwise string prices depend on string type used.
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PAST NORMAN, OK NATIONAL CHAMPIONS
2002
Courtney
Ulery, Bradenton, FL
Kyle
McDonald, Casper, WY
2003
Elizabeth
Wood, Spring, TX
Donald
Young, Chicago (#1 Junior in the World 2005, Currently top 50 on the ATP Tour)
2004
Amanda
Craddock, Leawood, KS (Part of 2007 NCAA Nat Champion Team, Georgia Tech)
Kellen
Damico, Parker, CO
2005
Simone
Templeton, Austin, TX
Ryan
Harrison, New Braunfels, TX (Currently Top 60 on ATP Tour)
2006
Jessica
Alexander, Dallas, TX
Ryan
Harrison, New Braunfels, TX
2007
Courtney
Dolehide, Hinsdale, IL
David
Holiner, Dallas, TX
2008
Jasmine
Minor, Mundelein, IL
Michael
Grant, Santa Barbara, CA
2009
Kate
Vialle, Leawood, KS
Jackson
Withrow, Omaha, NE
2010
Jamie
Loeb, Ossining, NY (2015 NCAA Singles National Champion)
Jordan
Diagle, Lafayette, LA
2011
Madison
Westby, Tulsa, OK
Aron Hilzik, Chicaco, IL
2012
Davina
P. Nguyen, Shelby Township, MI
Kyle
Seelig, Hatfield, PA
2013
Abigail
Chiu, Austin, TX
Martin
P. Joyce, Hinsdale, IL
2014
Madison H. Hwang, TX
Payton Holden, TX
2015
Sydney Jones, Carrolton, TX
Jaycer R. Calleros, San Antonio, TX
2016
Yekaterina Alferova, Marietta, GA
Nathan Han, Tulsa, OK
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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, April 27, 2017 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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