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Tournament Reports
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HOTELS
Quality Inn- $60
839 Ridgewood Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.956.6203
800.228.5150
www.choicehotels.com
Cabot Lodge- $89
120 Dyess Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.957.0757
800.342.2268
www.cabotlodgejacksonnorth.com
Homewood Suites- $94
853 Centre Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.899.8611
800.CALL.HOME
www.homewood-suites.com
Comfort Suites- $69
6485 I-55 Frontage Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.977.6111
800.228.5150
www.comfortsuites.com
Staybridge Suites- $119.99
801 Ridgewood Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.206.9190
800.238.8000
www.staybridge.com/jackson
Days Inn & Suites- $61.95
150 Centre Street
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.956.9726
800.329.7466
www.thedaysinn.com
Drury Inn & Suites- $74
I-55 & County Line Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.956.6100
800.DRURYINN
www.druryinn.com
Econo Lodge- $50
839 Ridgewood Road
Ridgeland, MS 39157
601.956.7740
800.228.5150
www.choicehotels.com
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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. Registration hours are Friday, February 16 from 4:30- 7:00 pm. Players' meeting beginning at 7:00 PM. 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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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.
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PRACTICE COURTS
Parham Bridges Tennis Center (call 601-956-1105 for reservations)
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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 on site when play begins.
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WITHDRAWALS
Players withdrawing within 7 days of the tournament start date will not be refunded the entry fee. All withdrawals must be sent in writing by E-Mail to TENSWAR@aol.com to the attention of Susan Toler.
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FORMAT
Singles: There will be a singles draw of 64 with a mandatory feed-in championship through the quarters. Play will be the best 2 out of 3 full sets, with set tie-breaks when/if necessary. This format is subject to change in the event of inclement weather, in which case a match tie-break in lieu of a 3rd set may be played.
Doubles: There will be a doubles draw of 32. Alternates who do not get into singles will be eligible to play doubles, space permitting. On-line doubles registration is perfectly acceptable: however, for the players' convenience, sign up for doubles shall remain open until noon on February 17, and may be done in person at the time of check-in. Players without a designated partner will be paired with another player. Doubles play will begin on Sunday, February 18. Doubles match format: Doubles matches will be 8 game pro-sets with a tie-break if necessary at 8-all.
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PLAYERS' MEETING
There will be a Players' Meeting scheduled for Friday, February 16, at 7:00 PM at Ridgeland Tennis Center.
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MEDICAL RELEASE
USTA requires a medical release SIGNED BY THE 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 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!
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NOTES
For entry, use the USTA Registration System. This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens: Permanent Resident Aliens, Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees, CTA and Canadian Residents of BC. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a. Entry Type/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 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 25, 2007 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online.
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MESSAGES
For entry, use the USTA Registration System. Level 2
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TOURNAMENT BALLS
Wilson is designated as the exclusive and official ball of all USTA National Championships.
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Draw is limited to 64 players.
Players are selected from a designated Section or District ranking list.
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 25, 2007 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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