SPORTSMANSHIP WINNER
The winner of the 2012 Sportsmanship Award was Mackenzie Clark from Bernardsville, New Jersey.
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MANDATORY PLAYER MEETING, REGISTRATION, AND DOUBLES SIGN-UP
Registration for all players will be held on Saturday, July 14, 2012 from 1:30pm-2:15pm at the Polo Club followed by a mandatory meeting and orientation from 2:15pm-2:45pm. At this time, players will confirm their doubles partner and/or have the opportunity to find a doubles partner.
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TOURNAMENT ENTRY FEE
If you had problems with your credit card payment, you will need to bring cash or a traveler's check to the Mandatory Meeting at the Polo Club on Saturday, July 14th. Traveler's checks should be made payable to the Polo Club/USTA Girls National 12s Clay Court Championships in the amount of $151.00 for one event $151.50 for two. NO PERSONAL CHECKS OR CREDIT CARDS WILL BE ACCEPTED!
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DRAW TIMES
All match times will be given out at the mandatory meeting at the Polo Club (main club house in the Laurels Room) on Saturday at 2pm. It will be posted on the website by 6pm, Saturday, July 14, 2012
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MEDICAL FORMS (IMPORTANT)
ALL PLAYERS MUST bring a USTA Signed Medical Release form with parent/guardian signature to Registration or they will be UNABLE to participate in the event! If you would like to fax the form before the event, fax to: 561.995.1223. Thank you. (Click here)
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Opening Ceremonies
An Olympic style opening ceremony will be held Saturday, July 14th at 5:30pm (weather permitting) on court 11 at the Polo Club. Rehearsal for the ceremonies will be held at 5:00pm. ALL PLAYERS MUST WEAR WHITE shorts/skirts and the official tournament t-shirt (provided during registration).
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Dress Code
Proper tennis attire is required at the Polo Club. Tennis themed t-shirts are acceptable and smooth soled tennis shoes are required for clay courts. White shorts or skirts are REQUIRED ONLY for the opening ceremonies.
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Match Format
The tournament will host 128 players with the modified compass singles draw and a 64 single elimination doubles draw. There will be a 3rd/4th play-off for singles and doubles.
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Wild Cards
Click the following for Wild Card Information
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Alternate Information
The alternate list shall be posted after the registration deadline.
Replacing of Player Before Draw is Made: The tournament committee shall replace a player who was accepted as part of a Section's quota with the next player on the Section's endorsement list. The tournament committee shall replace a player who was NOT accepted as part of a Section's quota with the next highest remaining alternate
Replacing of Player After Draw is Made, but Before the Completion of the 1st Round: The tournament committee shall replace a player after the draw is made, but before the completion of the 1st round with the next highest remaining alternate... No Replacement of Players is Made After the Completion of the 1st Round: No players are replaced in the draw after the completion of the 1st round. For example, a player who wins their 1st round, but cannot play their 2nd round due to injury, is NOT replaced with an alternate. For Alternates, call 561-613-2383 (including doubles endorsed players) for any questions.
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Player Camp
The Polo Club will host a warm-up camp featuring drills in the morning from 9:00am-11:00am and practice sets in the afternoon from 1:00pm-3:00pm beginning on Thursday, July 12th-Saturday, July 14th. To accommodate all players for mandatory registration on Saturday at 1:30pm – 2:15pm, there will be two camp sessions 9am – 11am and 11am -1pm. Camp players will attend registration immediately following camp. The purpose of this camp is to familiarize players with the clay courts, the humidity and give all players an opportunity to play sets against each other. The fee is $60.00 per day (morning & afternoon sessions) or $40.00 per session. Please call the Polo Club Tennis Shop at 561-995-1260 to sign up.
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Practice Courts
Practice Courts are available Wednesday, July 11 - Saturday, July 14 by calling the tennis shop at 561-995-1260. Starting Sunday, July 15 through the duration of the tournament, all practice courts will only be booked at the tournament desk on a first come-first served basis. Players having scheduled matches will be given priority. Court #'s 9-30, (west side of canal) will be open for practice Sunday, July 15-Friday, July 20 from 7:00am-8:00am.
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Hotel Reservations
Welcome USTA Girls 12 National Clay Court Championships - The official hotel for the tournament.
The Embassy Suites Hotel Boca Raton, 661 NW 53rd Street, Boca Raton, Florida 33487, is a Beautiful all-suite hotel, located in the heart of Boca Raton and conveniently located to the Polo Club Tennis Courts. The Suite room rate is $89.00 per night plus tax. Please click on "more info" to book your room reservation online or call hotel reservations directly @ 561-989-3966 and mention the group code USG.
Hotel Amenities
• Complimentary Full Cooked to Order Breakfast
• Complimentary Managers Reception
• Spacious Two Room Suites
• Tropical Outdoor Heated Pool
• State of the Art Fitness Center
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Private Housing
The tournament offers limited private housing for players only. If you need housing, please contact Jean Mills, Tournament Director, at 561-613-2383.
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Entry Fee Refund Policy
The Tournament Committee will refund the player's entry fee if:
1. The entry is not accepted
2. The withdraw is for previously authorized entry into another tournament
3. The tournament committee receives written verification no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament that the withdraw is for injury, illness or personal emergency.
Injury or Illness Written Verification Requirement
1. If the player is not playing because of an injury or illness, the player shall deliver written verification of the injury or illness from a medical professional to the referee no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
Personal Emergency Written Verification Requirement
1. If the player is not playing because of a personal emergency, the player shall deliver a written decision of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament and the referee shall determine whether the situation is a personal emergency
2. In all other cases, a refund is not required.
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There is a mandatory meeting, registration and
opening ceremony on Saturday, July 14, 2012.
For entry, use the USTA Registration System.
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Level 1
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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.
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Players are selected from a variety of National Lists and generally require Section endorsement.
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, June 21, 2012 11:59:00 AM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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