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SOUTHERNS CAMP UPDATE--SUNDAY, JUNE 4
Due to the high chance of rain/thunderstorms in the forecast, the Sunday camp will be held at the Little Rock Athletic Club, 4610 Sam Peck Road, from 1-5 pm. Please arrive 15 minutes early in order to sign in at the front desk. Let the person at the desk know that you are there for the ATA Southerns camp.
Looking forward to seeing everyone this afternoon!
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"GET READY FOR SOUTHERNS" CAMP UPDATE--Thursday, June 1
***RAIN OR SHINE---WE WILL HAVE THE CAMPS!!! In case of rain, the camps will be held at the Little Rock Athletic Club. We are hoping the weather will cooperate and we will be able to host the camps at Rebsamen as planned. Please check this site for updates.***
The Arkansas Junior Competitive Tennis Council is excited to announce that they will be hosting a camp on June 3 & 4 for all players that qualify for the Southern Closed (12s-18s). The camp will be held at Rebsamen Tennis Center and will be conducted by Arkansas tennis pros. The goal will be to prepare all of the players for their upcoming Southern Closed tournament. The sessions will include drills, match play and team competitions. The cost of the camp is $30.00 and the schedule will be as follows:
Girls and Boys 16s & 18s - June 3rd from 1 - 5 pm Girls and Boys 12s & 14s - June 4th from 1 - 5 pm
Once you have qualified for the Southern Closed (12s-18s), please let us know if you will be attending so we can plan accordingly. Responses and questions regarding the camp can be directed to Cindy Curtis, cindy@arktennis.com or 501-227-7611. Please be sure to send a signed waiver/release form--click "more info" for a copy of the form:
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SPORTSMANSHIP WINNERS
Congratulations to Tirzah Bailey and Conner Johnson for being selected as the Sportsmanship Award winners because of great behavior and attitude on and off the court!
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THANK YOU!
We would like to offer our sincere thanks to everyone for helping make this tournament a lot of fun! Have a safe and fun summer!
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ENTER THE SOUTHERN CLOSED
All AR Qualifier participants should register for the Southern Closed in their age division. The names of players not in the AR quota are sent to Southern as alternates. If a spot is open, it can only be filled by a registered player!!! Your credit card will not be charged unless you gain entry into the tournament! LINKS TO THE SOUTHERN CLOSED TOURNAMENT HOMEPAGES ARE BELOW:
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 18s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 16s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 14s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED BG 12s
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SOUTHERN CLOSED WEST BG 10s
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MEDICAL RELEASE/WAIVER FORM
Please mail or fax (501-223-0531) a signed medical release/parent form to the Arkansas Tennis Association office, 2024 Arkansas Valley Drive, Suite 302, Little Rock, AR 72212. You may email the form to cindy@arktennis.com. You will not be allowed on the court without a medical release on file signed by both the player and parent PLEASE DO NOT SEND MEDICAL RELEASE/WAIVER FORMS BY FAX AFTER 5:00 PM ON THURSDAY, MAY 25. SEND BY EMAIL ONLY AFTER THIS TIME. WE WILL NOT BE IN THE OFFICE TO COLLECT THEM. Click on the following link for a copy of the form.
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BIRTH CERTIFICATE REQUIRED
As proof of U.S. citizenship, all players are required to have a birth certificate on file with the Southern Tennis Association in order to be eligible to play in the AR Jr. State Qualifying. If you do not have one on file with the Southern office, you may fax a copy to the Arkansas Tennis Association at 501-223-0531, Attention: Cindy Curtis You may also email a copy to cindy@arktennis.com
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GIRLS 12 DOUBLES DRAW
Due to the withdrawal of a seeded player in the G12 Doubles, the seeding was recalculated.
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PLAYER CHECK-IN
All players will be able to check-in to the tournament Friday, May 26th from 6:00-8:00 pm. Player check-in will be in the lobby of the indoor facility at Burns Park Tennis Center. Players that do not make it to the check-in on Friday should check-in at the tournament desk 45 minutes before their first scheduled match time (at the scheduled site) and should let the tournament desk know that they have not yet checked into the tournament. Don't forget your signed medical release form!
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QUALIFIER DRAWS
The making of the draws for the AR Jr. State Qualifying is open to the public. The draws will be made at the USTA Arkansas office on Monday, May 22nd at 1:00 pm.
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TOURNAMENT PLAY WILL BEGIN ON SATURDAY, MAY 27th AT 8:00 am
The 2017 AR Junior State Qualifying will begin on Saturday, May 27th and end on Tuesday, May 30th. Some draws may be able to finish up on Monday, May 29th. The decision not to begin play on Friday was made in order to make it a bit easier for the all players/families that have conflicts with graduations, final exams, etc.
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MANY THANKS TO OUR SPONSORS:
THE TENNIS SHOPPE --For the last several years, Harry Huchingson has generously donated all the balls for the AR Qualifier (in addition to other goodies for the players)! Whenever you see Harry, please take the time to let him now how much we appreciate his contribution to junior tennis in Arkansas.
THE BARNETT FAMILY
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HOST HOTELS
La Quinta Inn, 4311 Warden Road, North Little Rock, 501-945-0808; Guest Rate $65 per night; Newly renovated in March 2015. This discounted rate includes continental breakfast per night, per room. Special features include seasonal outdoor pool, complimentary wireless internet access. Walking distance to McCain Mall, area restaurants and convenient for shopping. Complimentary parking. Call Hotel Directly 501-945-0808 Must ask for "Arkansas Tennis" rate Hilton Garden Inn, 4100 Glover Lane, North Little Rock, 501-945-7444; Guest Rate $99.00, The $99.00 guest rate includes up to four hot breakfast meal vouchers. Special features include an onsite restaurant and bar, guest laundry, business center, onsite fitness center, indoor pool and whirlpool jacuzzi, complimentary wireless internet access, guest pantry, complimentary parking and airport shuttle service. Click on more info below to book room online.
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MAIN SITE - BURNS PARK TENNIS CENTER
The main site will be Burns Park Tennis Center (BPTC), 4000 Joe Poch Lane, NLR 72118. Matches will also be played at Rebsamen Tennis Center (REB), 1501 Leisure Place, LR 72204
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10U YOUTH TENNIS PROGRESSION
This tournament
is a 10 & Under Youth Tennis Progression event. 10U Green
will count toward the Youth Progression. For more information on the Youth Tennis
Progression and the quest for stars and trophies, please call the USTA Arkansas
office, 501-227-7611, or click on the following link:
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SCORING FORMAT BG 10s GREEN
Feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals; Main draw and consolation singles matches will be the best of two short sets to four (by two) with a seven point tiebreak at 4-4. If necessary, a 7 point tiebreak will be played in lieu of a third set, first to seven by two. Before the tiebreak for the 3rd set, there will be a two minute set break with no coaching. No Ad scoring. This is the format that will be used at the Southern Closed. Doubles will be a 6 game set with a tiebreak at 6-6 (first to seven by two). No Ad scoring. Alternate scoring formats may be used in case of inclement weather. Please check this tournament homepage for inclement weather updates.
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SCORING FORMAT BG 12s
Feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals. All main draw and consolation singles matches will play a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. This is the format that will be played at the BG12 Southern Closed. Doubles will be an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8 all. Alternate scoring formats may be used in case of inclement weather. Please check this tournament homepage for inclement weather updates.
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SCORING FORMAT BG 14s-18s
BG 14s-18s Feed-in consolation through the quarterfinals. All main draw singles matches will be best of three tiebreak sets. All consolation singles matches will play a 10 point match tiebreak in lieu of the third set. Doubles will be an 8 game pro set with a 7 point tiebreak at 8 all. Alternate scoring formats may be used in case of inclement weather. Please check this tournament homepage for inclement weather updates.
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TOURNAMENT DESK PHONE
Beginning Saturday, May 27th,, the tournament desk phone number will be 501-681-3188. This number is for use in case of emergency, during rain delays, etc. DO NOT leave a message on the phone -- continue to call until someone answers. In case of inclement weather, check this tournament homepage for updates.
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TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR CONTACT INFO
If you need to contact the tournament director after noon Friday, May 26th, you should do so by email, cindy@arktennis.com. Please do not leave a voicemail at the number listed on this homepage---this is the office number and will not be monitored over the weekend.
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IF THE WEATHER DOES NOT COOPERATE----
We are certainly hoping that we will get lucky and miss most of the rain forecast for this weekend! If things don't go our way, and there is a lot of rain, there is a possibility that some draws may be extended into the next day after their scheduled completion date. Please check this homepage for updated weather/ rescheduling info. Fingers crossed!!!
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ARKANSAS JR. QUALIFIER SPORTSMANSHIP AWARD
A Sportsmanship Award will be presented to a boy player and a girl player who exemplify the qualities of fair play and good conduct both on and off the court. The selection committee will include tournament officials, court monitors and site directors.
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ICE AVAILABILITY
It may be difficult for the ice machines at the facilities to keep up with demand considering the warm temperatures and humidity that are forecast for the weekend. Please try to fill your water containers at home or at the hotel whenever possible. Thanks for your cooperation!!!
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NEW FOR 2017--SOUTHERN CLOSED DIRECT ACCEPTANCE LIST
USTA Southern has published a direct acceptance list for the
Southern Closed Championships that includes the top 16 age-eligible players (based on Southern standings) for each
of the Boys’ and Girls’ 12s-18s divisions. This list exempts players from
playing their state Qualifier. Players not listed
on the direct acceptance list are not eligible for this exemption. Players on
the Direct Acceptance list must register for the Southern Closed Championships
to take advantage of this exemption.
Note: Arkansas players on the Southern Closed
Direct Acceptance List choosing to play the AR State Qualifier must play in a
higher age division than the age division in which they already have direct
acceptance, and they must play singles and doubles in the same upper age
division.
Click on "More info" to view the Direct Acceptance Lists on TennisLink:
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AR QUALIFIER WAIVER INFO
For a player to receive endorsement to the Southern Closed Championships in June, participation in the Arkansas Junior State Qualifying is mandatory unless the player is granted a waiver by the AR Qualifier Waiver Committee. The deadline to submit waiver requests is Sunday, May 21 at 11:59 pm. Click "more info" and go to "Southern Closed Information" for details on the waiver process:
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SEEDING INFO
Seeding for each age division shall be done using the most recently published USTA Southern Combined Standings List.
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SINGLES AND DOUBLES ENTRY DEADLINE--MAY 21st
SINGLES AND DOUBLES ENTRY DEADLINE--SUNDAY, MAY 21st at 11:59 pm (just before midnight)---This is the deadline to sign up for singles and doubles and to designate a partner for doubles.
BOTH PARTNERS MUST SIGN UP FOR DOUBLES. DOUBLES TEAMS MUST BE CONFIRMED BY BOTH PLAYERS BEFORE THE MAY 21st ENTRY DEADLINE! If you did sign up without a partner and then found a partner before the entry deadline, both players should email the tournament director, cindy@arktennis.com. After the entry deadline, May 21, players that are signed up for doubles without a partner will be paired up randomly as long as there are other players without partners. If you don't want to be paired randomly, don't sign up without a partner. If you sign up without a partner, it is your responsibility to check to see if you have been paired with someone and to show up for your doubles matches! Players that are a "no show" for any match will receive suspension points. Players must play the same age division in both singles and doubles.
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WITHDRAWALS & ENTRY FEE REFUNDS
If withdrawing before or on May 21, players should withdraw online. If withdrawing after the singles and doubles entry deadline, May 21, all withdrawals should be emailed to the tournament director, cindy@arktennis.com. Withdrawals received after May 21, 11:59 pm are not eligible for a refund.
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FYI--ENDORSEMENT INFO
In the AR Qualifier, players should play the same age division in which they are seeking endorsement to the Southern Closed Championships in June.
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Online registration only; Singles deadline Sunday, May 21, at
11:59 pm (just before midnight). No late entries will be
accepted;
No Selection Process. All registered players will be selected.
Entry to this tournament is open to specified residents only. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, May 21, 2017 11:59:00 PM Central Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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