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The tournament desk phone number is 706-289-5227. We will also check the 706-317-4136 number each morning for messages. Emails sent to aline@corta will be monitored each morning and evening.

Please email aline@corta.org if you are interested in having transportation from the Courtyard Marriott to Cooper Creek Tennis Center. We are happy to provide this service, if there is a need.

If you would like to hit Cooper Creek Tennis Center on Friday, you will need to contact them directly. There will be 5 courts available to the public at a first come, first serve basis. The main clubhouse is located on the right side of the road as you enter. Their number is 706-317-4186 however they do not take reservations. There is a fee for court usage and you must sign-in.

3501 Courtyard Way Columbus, GA 31909 706-323-2323

Directions to Cooper Creek Tennis Center from Courtyard Marriott: Take a left at the light between the Courtyard Marriott and Legacy Chevrolet onto I-185 (Manchester Expressway). Turn east onto Manchester Expressway. Travel approximately 2 miles to the Warm Springs Road Connector. Travel up the exit ramp and turn right. The entrance to Cooper Creek Park is directly ahead. The clubhouse is a two-story building located on your right as you enter the park. Tournament check-in desk will be under the deck of the clubhouse.

Cooper Creek Tennis Center is located at 4816 Milgen Road Columbus, Georgia 31909 Cooper Creek Tennis Center is a public facility with a two-story clubhouse overlooking 30 newly resurfaced clay courts. There are walking and bike paths on site.

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First match times will be posted by Thursday February 24, at 12 PM EST. We will begin matches at 8:00 AM on Saturday morning. Not all players will have a 8:00 AM match.

"Alternates By Event" list on top is current. Please check you emails and messages daily. Be sure that we have an email and phone number where we can reach you.

Please download the Waiver and Release and return to the address below, send via the fax number, or bring to Registration. Signed waivers are required for participation in the tournament.

CORTA P.O.Box 8236 Columbus, GA 31903 Fax 706-317-4501 more info

Friday: 2/25/2011 Mandatory Player Check-in, Meeting and Pizza Party 5:00-7:00 PM at the Courtyard Marriott

Courtyard Marriott
We are partnering with the Courtyard Marriott to bring you an awesome tournament! The Courtyard Marriott is our HOST HOTEL and a SPONSOR for the National Open Boys' 12s. They would love to take care of all of our player's room needs. The Courtyard Marriott has 2 floors and 127 rooms and 12 suites. It is a smoke-free hotel. The Courtyard Marriott is located at 3501 Courtyard Way, Columbus, Georgia 31909. The phone number is (706) 323-2323.

The tournament committee, volunteers, officials, Columbus Parks & Recreation Department and CORTA would like to welcome you and the rest of the players, as well as parents and coaches to this tournament.

HIGH-TECH TENNIS
(widely known as the region's leading video analysis company from Atlanta, GA) will be onsite for the ENTIRE tournament to offer the very popular Match Play DVDs, as well as several additional services, including ONLINE match play clips and College Recruit Videos. They always add value AND fun to the tournament experience for players, parents, and coaches alike because video is an EXCELLENT teaching tool (not to mention a very wonderful keepsake that will last a lifetime)! SEEING IS BELIEVING...and it's time to find out what so many of the top players already know: VIDEO WORKS!!! Visit www.high-techtennis.com for more information, including samples, and contact Danny or Julie Thiets(info@high-techtennis.com or 678-640-2723) to reserve your match time. They have TEN digital camcorders...FIRST COME/FIRST SERVED...and they can't wait to see you!

Singles Matches: 32 Draw Best of 3 Tiebreak Sets with a 10-Point Match Tiebreak in Lieu of a 3rd set.

Day 1 Matches: 2 Main SG, 1 CONS SG & 2 DB (R of 32, R of 16, Round 1, R of 16, Quarters)

Line calls changed from "out" to "in" no longer result in a let. The player who made the incorrect call now looses the point regardless of their subsequent shot.

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If entries have not closed, a player may withdraw by going to the tournament's USTA TennisLink Home Page. Once in the system, click on the "Register Now" text in red. When taken to the next page, click on "Withdraw" on the left hand side of the screen. You will need your confirmation number from your original registration to withdraw. Because your credit card will not be charged prior to the entry deadline, no refund needs to be made. If you cannot find your confirmation number, contact linkteam@usta.com.

Contact aline@corta.net or 706 317 4136. No refund will be given unless the withdrawal is due to illness, injury, or personal emergency AND a written verification as described on link is provided on or before the last scheduled day of the tournament. Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into two concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements by the last scheduled day of the tournament will result in the player being levied suspension points and any match that is not played will be coded a Default.

Players may not use electronic devices on court that are designed for communication (cell phones, pda's, etc.) or data storage/display (pocket notebook, rolodex, word processor, etc.). Use of these devices will result in immediate code violation for unsportsmanlike conduct. (A device that is in the "ON" mode constitutes use.) Notes and printed material brought on court for reference with a player are permitted.

Check-in and a mandatory meeting will take place Friday, February 25th from 5:00-7:00 PM at our HOST HOTEL, the Courtyard Marriott which is located at 3501 Courtyard Way. If you have not previously faxed your Waiver and Release, please be prepared to turn it in at this time. Pizza will be served and we will have a raffle with great prizes. Early check-in starts at 5:00 PM with the mandatory player meeting at 6:00 PM folowed by pizza and prizes.

We are thrilled to offer a short worship service on Sunday morning at 8:15 to our players and their families as well as our tournament staff and volunteers. The service will end at 8:30.

We will have a certified athletic trainer on site beginning at least one half hour before play begins each day and during all hours of play. If you have a pre-existing condition, please see the trainer upon arrival.

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There will be racquet stringing available at Cross Court Sports and Bob Dow's Tennis Shop. Both pro shops are located within walking distance of Cooper Creek Park. Call about Sunday stringing options.

We have no indoor courts that may be used in case of inclement weather.

A Gold Medallion is awarded to the singles and doubles winners and the Silver Medallion is awarded to the singles and doubles finalists. Third and fourth place finishers will also receive an award. Players reaching the FIC Finals will receive an award even though the FIC Final will not be held.

Players participating in the tennis tournament are required to abide by the tournament rules of behavior on and off the court in addition to The Code. These rules also apply to parents, coaches, siblings, and other guests of players. # No use of any “?uck” word (i.e. “suck”) either spoken or spelled. # No use of expressions of frustrations with references to deities (i.e. “Oh my God”, “Jesus”, “Christ”, “God”) either spoken or spelled. # No use of “freaking” or “frigging” or “fricking” or variations of such either spoken or spelled. ANYONE FOUND IN VIOLATION OF THESE RULES WILL BE SUBJECT TO A CODE VIOLATION.

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After the selection process is complete, but before 4 PM on Friday, February 25, 2011, please email aline@corta.org with your name and your partner's name. (even if you entered on-line) BOTH players must confirm their partner's name in an email. If you do not have a partner and still wish to enter without a partner, please send an email stating that you do not have a partner. During early check-in, we will attempt to help those of you who do not have a partner find one. Deadline for signing up with a parnter will be Friday, February 25, 2011 at 7 PM.

Tournament directors do not have access to phone numbers and email addresses of the tournament participants UNLESS the player re-enters their contact information at the time of the event registration. This means that if a player does not enter their phone number and email information each time they register for a tournament, the tournament director will not be able to contact them for any reason, including withdrawals, defaults, etc. Your cooperation will ensure that the tournament directors can continue to communicate necessary information to all of the tournament players.

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For entry, use the USTA Registration System.

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This event is restricted to the following Jr. players: U.S. Citizens; Permanent Resident Aliens; Diplomats, Refugees/Asylees; CTA. Refer to USTA Regulation III.A.2a.