DRAWS HAVE BEEN POSTED (6:05PM)
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MATCH SCORING FORMAT FOR L4'S
B/G 12/U-18U (Yellow ball): 2/3 sets (set tiebreak to 7 pts win by 2 at 6-6). Ten point tie-break (win by 2) to be played in lieu of third set. There is AD Scoring.
B/G 10/U (Green Dot Balls): Best of 2 short sets to 4. The first player to win 4 games by 2 games wins the set. If the game score is tied at 4-4, a set tiebreak to 7 (win by 2) is played. There is AD Scoring. A set tiebreaker (first to 7 win by 2) will be played for the third set, if necessary.
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NO LATE ENTRIES
UNFORTUNATELY, WE ARE NOT ALLOWING LATE ENTRIES FOR THIS TOURNAMENT.
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(New COVID-19 Procedures) Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY** For ALL Players
In response to the COVID-19, we will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk technology to help facilitate CDC best practices.
In order to compete in this event, all competitors MUST click the below link to fill out the check-in form, and sign the waiver for this tournament.
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FOLLOW THESE GUIDELINES TO ENSURE YOU'LL RECEIVE COURT ASSIGNMENTS VIA TEXT
When setting up your Match Tennis App account, all family members should sign in with the same username and password.
Make sure you add three DIFFERENT contact numbers during the Pre Tournament Virtual Check-In THAT WILL BE ON during the tournament. They all should be cell numbers since messages will be in the form of texts. When you are called to court, all your contact phones will receive the message.
* If you need to add or change contact numbers go to “My Account” in Match Tennis App and click “Completed Waivers” to add or change contact numbers.
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VIRTUAL TOURNAMENT DESK ***MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS***
For the safety of all Tournament players, parents, coaches and staff we will NOT be using a physical tournament desk where social gathering is most common. We instead will be using Match Tennis App’s Virtual Tournament Desk to help facilitate CDC guidelines for social distancing. Please click the “more info” link to learn how we will be using VTD to keep you SAFE during the tournament:
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Notes
Notice to Players, Parents, Coaches, regarding the new formats
for USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments:
Effective 2021, USTA National will be implementing one National
tournament structure, click this link for more detailed information
on this 2021 National Alignment.
In preparation for these confirmed changes in USTA tournament
structure, USTA North Carolina has begun to transition with the
2020 slate of junior tournaments. Each tournament format will be
posted on respective active tournament home pages, and eventually
in the updated 2020 Junior Rules and Regulations to be posted
following our USTA North Carolina Annual Meeting in January,
2020.
As a brief overview, USTA North Carolina ranked tournaments will
now be for divisions 12U through 18U and will be using yellow ball.
For 2020 only, USTA North Carolina will offer 10U Green Level 1
divisions (and 10U standings) for players that are active within
the Youth Tennis Progression (YTP). USTA North Carolina points
tables will continue to be utilized throughout 2020.
2020 Tournaments NC L1 (Advanced) to NC L5 (Intermediate) are
intended for players that have an intermediate skill level attained
through prior level-based play. It is the expectation that each
participant understands the basics of tournament play and are at an
intermediate level of competency in scoring, match protocol and
play, as well as respect and sportsmanship toward fellow players,
parents, and tournament officials. These events are not intended
for beginner players or those new to match play. As a sanctioned
and ranked USTA event, any violations or codes given by an official
/tournament committee member may affect future tournament
participation.
Please contact Tournaments@nctennis.com should you
have any questions regarding this information.
2020 NC Level 4 Tournament
B/G 10U thru 18U
Participants: B/G 10U Green; B/G 12U through 18U Yellow
Ball
Format: Each division (B and/or G 12U singles = one
division) may accept up to 16 players;
Tournaments must receive prior approval from USTA North Carolina
for additional draws in any division with entries over 24; if
approved, players may be waterfalled into two balanced draws,
and/or round robin formats if numbers warrant.
Tournament play may be up to 3-days, doubles starting Fridays not
before 5pm, concluding if possible same evening; Singles on
Saturday and/or Sunday.
� 16-Draw formats are to be Feed-in Consolation to Quarterfinals
(FIC-Q); per Friend at Court, players may play (2) matches in main
draws FIC-Q), and/or (2) consolation matches per day if needed;
byes will fill in brackets from 9-16 as needed, consolation finals
WILL be played out.
� 6-8 Players: 8-player bracket using FIC-Semi format, playing out
consolation finals;
� 3-5 Players: Round Robin play depending on number of entries per
division.
1) Scoring, 12U through 18U Divisions
a) Two out of three sets (set tiebreak to 7 pts at 6-6) with a
10-point match tiebreak used in lieu of the third set
b) Regular (with ads) scoring will be used; No-Ad scoring may be
used for times of weather delays, extreme heat/cold issues, as
determined by the referee
c) 8-game pro sets (with set tiebreak to 7 pts at 8-8) may be used
for DOUBLES and is prohibited in singles; regular scoring (with
ads) to be used.
2) L1-L5 singles events may use short set scoring ONLY when granted
specific permission on a case-by-case basis by the USTA North
Carolina in the event of inclement weather. Use short sets (first
to 4 games by 2). Two out of three tiebreak sets. 7-point set
tiebreak at 4-4. Match Tiebreak (first to 10 points) in lieu of the
third set.
SCORING FOR 10 & Under (10U)-Green Level 1
a) SINGLES: Players will play with USTA approved green dot balls,
the best of 2 short sets, regular scoring (with ads). The first
player to win 4 games by 2 games wins the set. If the game score is
tied at 4-4, a set tiebreak (first to 7 & win by 2) is played.
A set tiebreaker will be played for the third set. The first player
to win 7 points (win by 2) wins the tiebreaker.
In the event of inclement weather, singles play may consist of one
regular six (6) game set with a set tiebreak at 6-6 (first to 7,
win by 2), using AD SCORING, or no-ad at Referee's decision for all
divisions.
10U Green Level DOUBLES: A regular six (6) game set will be played
with a set tiebreak at 6-6 (first to 7 points, win by 2), using AD
SCORING.
3) WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player
withdraw/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including
consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury,
personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another
tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused
"default", which bring suspension points to the player
withdrawing.
Selection: Tournament participants will be selected via
Tournament Director process, whereas a Tournament Director/Official
creates a Player Order Report based on current NC Standings. North
Carolina players with standing have priority and are selected in
order; players with no standing (NC or out of state) may play as
space allows. All 12U players must be "Mission Complete" within the
Youth Tennis Progression, or be 11 years of age.
Eligibility: All B/G 12U through 18U events will be played with
yellow ball. AS of 2020, players must be 11 years of age or
"Mission Complete" in the youth tennis progression to participate
in 12U or higher events. 12U through 18U standings points and
calculations remain unchanged for 2020.
10U players must be in "Green Level 1" of the youth progression to
participate in any 10U event in 2020. All USTA North Carolina Level
5 (NCL5) through Level 1 (NCL1) 10U Green singles events in 2020
will be tagged as a youth progression event and players will earn
YTP stars/trophies as needed until they are mission complete. 10U
Players will earn standing points but they will not carry forward
to the 12U Division.
Start Times: Specific start times and court locations will
be on the draws posted not later than Thursday noon prior to
tournament start.
Players are encouraged to be at the tournament check-in 30-minutes
prior to their scheduled match time to ensure timely scheduling.
USTA Rules will be enforced for lateness.
Tennis Balls: New USTA-approved tennis balls will be used at
the beginning of each match event for each division in both main
and back draw events. This includes 10U green level play.
Awards: Each B/G Age Division will receive a
Finalist/Champion Award at the end of each event finals.
Registration: Players will follow the registration prompts
on the tournament home page; entry fees are set by each individual
tournament and will also include a non-refundable TennisLink usage
fee of approximately $3. Only on-line entries will be accepted. NC
L4 registration typically closes at 11:59pm the Sunday (5 days)
before the start of the tournament. Withdrawals must be made prior
to the registration deadline.
WITHDRAWALS/NO-SHOWS:
It is considered to be a conduct violation should a player
withdraw/no-show in any portion of the tournament (including
consolation rounds) for reasons other than illness, injury,
personal circumstance, or previously authorized entry into another
tournament. The tournament officials may code this as an unexcused
"default", which bring suspension points to the player
withdrawing.
Late entries will not be accepted.
Tournament Environment:
It is the expectation that this USTA-North Carolina sanctioned
event is a safe, friendly, and professional environment. Each
facility should meet or exceed the minimum requirements of safe
courts, accessible water/restroom facilities, score tenders, and
singles sticks for quality and consistent competition. Each site is
expected to have a tournament representative on site for the
duration of the event.
Spectators are to keep a moderate distance from the courts. While
shade and/or seating may be available at each venue, spectators are
encouraged to bring lawn chairs, umbrellas, etc for their personal
comfort.
USTA North Carolina Rules & Regulations:
The USTA North Carolina Jr Competition and Sanction & Schedule
committees, as well as the USTA North Carolina Board of Directors
have approved these formats for USTA North Carolina for 2020 in
preparation for the 2021 National Tournament Structure. USTA/USTA
North Carolina 2020 Rules and Regulations will be enforced.
In the event of rain/unplayable courts, the current USTA North
Carolina Rain/Inclement Weather policy remains in force and is
published in the current Junior Rules and Regulations found at
nctennis.com
Tournament Officials/Referees:
Tournament Official(s)
will be available throughout the weekend to answer questions and to
enforce the rules. Matches going to tie-breakers will be expected
to play according to "The Code" as all other games played.
Parents/Coaches are expected to conduct themselves also in
accordance to "The Code" to ensure fair play. Players are expected
to make their own calls in accordance with the procedures outlined
in "The Code" in Friend at Court.
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FORMAT AND SCORING 2 out of 3 sets (10pt Coman tiebreaker in lieu of a 3rd set). The format is FMLC (First Match Loser Consolation).
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SEEDING
This tournament’s seeding will be done in accordance with USTA Regulations. They will be compiled and examined by the Head Referee, Tournament Director, and members of the Tournament Committee.
Factors to consider in seeding (taken from “Friend at Court”)
Seedings merely represent the Committee’s subjective ratings of the various players’ chances of winning the tournament. These ratings may not be based on whim, caprice, or hunches, but instead shall be justified by a reasonable amount of factual evidence, including, but not limited to, rankings, current records, types of surface, and particularly head to head encounters. Two outstanding doubles players playing together for the first time should be considered for a place on the seeded list.
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DIRECTIONS: The tournament will be held at the Althea Gibson Tennis Complex at Empie Park. It is located at 3405-A Park Avenue. Wilmington, NC 28403.
If you are driving from the Raleigh/Chapel Hill/Durham area: Take I-40 East. Then merge onto US-117/S/NC 132 S/N. College Rd. Turn right onto Oleander Dr/US-76. Turn right onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left and make your first left. At the stop sign, make a left and you will see the tennis courts and tennis clubhouse where the check-in is on your right.
From Charlotte area: Merge onto US-74 E towards NC-27. Then merge onto US-76 East via the exit on the left toward Wilmington/State Port/Carolina Beach/Kure Beach. Make a slight right onto US-76. Left onto Independence Blvd. Then make your first right onto Park Avenue. You will see Empie Park on your left.
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Player Selection TypePlayers are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry TypeEntry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Sunday, September 13, 2020 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
Quick ReferenceIn the future, you can jump straight to this tournament by entering the tournament identification number: 700097320 from the searchable schedule homepage.
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