SEEDS ARE POSTED
Hello players. The seeds are posted. You have until tomorrow, Monday , November 25, 2019, 1pm to refute the seedlings. If you feel the seeding is in error, please submit, in writing, your justification for changing the seeds. Please make sure you have proof of wins to support your reasoning. Thank you for your time and attention.
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Welcome
Welcome to the 2019 USTA National Men, Women, and Mixed Clay Court Championships sponsored by RK Properties.We look forward to a fantastic week of Play We hope you enjoy great sportsmanship and fun here at the famous Lauderdale Tennis Club, Home of Champions.
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USTA Category I Tournament (No ITF Grade)
This tournament will receive USTA Category I
ranking points per round won. This
tournament DOES NOT earn any ITF ranking points. In order to receive USTA ranking points for
this tournament, a player must be a current USTA member. To find out more information about USTA &
ITF rankings and ranking points, please click here for
more info
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FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL RECEPTION
FRIDAY NIGHT COCKTAIL RECEPTION: Don't miss the complimentary cocktail reception for tournament players and their family members to be held on Friday night, from approximately 6:00pm to 8:00pm on the Club's Patio. We ask that you dress comfortably but with no cut off shirts or exercising style allowed. For those of you who have late matches, you are welcome to attend in tennis attire
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DOUBLES PARTNERS NEEDED ?
DOUBLES PARTNERS NEEDED ? Please let us know if you are looking for a doubles partner. We do our best to put players in touch with each other. However, it is ultimately up to the players themselves to determine the pairings
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SEEDING & DRAWS POSTING SCHEDULE
SEEDING and DRAW POSTING SCHEDULE: Seeding of each event will take place during the week following the close of entries. We plan to post our suggested seeding lists on Sunday of that week to allow players 24 hours the opportunity to comment on seeding prior to making the draws. The draws (with match times) will be posted on the Monday Night. If you are concerned about the seeding order, please be sure to give us your comments before we post the draws.
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CHECK IN: TOURNAMENT DESK OPENING AT 10:00 FRIDAY FOR CHECK-INS
CHECK-IN REQUIREMENTS:Prior to playing your first match in the tournament you must visit the Registration Desk and obtain your Player Registration Card. You must have a current USTA membership to play in this tournament. If your USTA membership has expired or you don't have one you may purchase a USTA membership online at www.USTA.com.
At the Registration Desk you will need to sign a Waiver of Liability. You will be asked if you plan on attending the Friday Night Cocktail party. You will have an opportunity to register a guest for this event if you wish.
The Registration Desk will issue you a tournament shirt and will have lots of information available for you about practice courts, the facilities and the most current draws. Please feel free to ask general questions about the tournament at this desk.
CHECKING IN: Please note that you must Check-in at the Tournament Desk prior to each of your tournament matches. It is recommended that you Check-in at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled time of each match. After checking in, you must remain within earshot of the tournament desk since failure to respond to the official announcement of your match could result in a default.
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TIEBREAKERS
TIEBREAK PROCEDURESFor each set that reaches a tiebreak, the Coman Tiebreaker format will be used. The Coman Tiebreak procedures are described in the USTA's "Friend at Court" publication and are described in notices posted on the tournament display boards.
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PRACTICE COURTS BEFORE AND AFTER START OF TOURNAMENT
PRACTICE COURTS:When tournament starts, two complimentary practice courts are set aside for a 15 minute warm up prior to your match. Once tournament starts, there will be no practice courts on site. Although the Thursday before start is Thanksgiving, the club will be open from 12-4 pm for complimentary practice. Sign up at the front desk for Courts.
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RACKET STRINGING
RACKET STRINGINGRacquet stringing and repair services are available onsite. Just contact our Tennis Shop to make these arrangements. (954) 763-8657
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LOCKER FACILITIES
LOCKER FACILITIES:Men's and Women's locker rooms are available onsite for all tournament participants with complimentary towels, and appropriate changing areas.
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PARKING
PARKING:Complimentary parking is available onsite for all tournament participants and spectators
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PRIZE MONEY
PRIZE MONEYPrize money will be distributed to those players reaching the top three positions in each event. The size of the draw determines the amount.
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Prize Money Table
Prize Money TableWinner, Runner-Up, & 3rd Place Draw Sizes: 65-128 $1,280.00 $640.00 $320.00 33-64 $640.00 $320.00 $160.00 17-32 $320.00 $160.00 $80.00 9-16 $160.00 $80.00 $40.00 2-8 $80.00 $40.00 $20.00
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INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES:
INCLEMENT WEATHER PROCEDURES:If we experience inclement weather during the tournament it is quite likely that some matches will be delayed or rescheduled. We will post notices to this website at frequent intervals to keep you advised about rescheduling plans, etc.
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COURTS & LIGHTS:
COURTS & LIGHTS:We have 20 outdoor har-tru courts available onsite, 10 are lighted. We try to avoid scheduling matches under the lights but in many cases, it is unavoidable. There is no charge for the lights.
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REGISTRATION FEE CALCULATION:
REGISTRATION FEE CALCULATION:A processing fee of 7.5% is charged by the company that administers the online registration process. The registration fees listed on this page include the registration fee.
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BALLS:
Wilson
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Tell Us What You Think
Please take a few minutes to
tell USTA about your experience with this tournament by completing a short
survey at the following link:
https://form.jotform.com/80705539596165
more info
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Welcome to the 2019 USTA National Men, Women, and Mixed Clay
Court Championships sponsored by RK Properties.We look forward to a
fantastic week of Play, Sportsmanship and fun here at the famous
Lauderdale Tennis Club, Home of Champions.
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Friday, November 22, 2019 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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