Sportsmanship AwardCongratulations to Mehvish Safdar of Mason, Ohio.It's North Carolina, again...Congratulations to Jessie Lynn Paul of Greenville, NC, the 2010 USTA Girls' 14 National Champion She defeated Lauren Goodman of Ft Wayne, IN 6-2 6-3 in the singles final. Shannon Hudson of Virginia Beach, VA is our 3rd place finisher. Brooke Broda of Westchester, OH is the consolation winner. She defeated Alexia Pereira of San Gabriel, CA 6-2 6-4 in the consolation final. Carolyn Xie of Rancho Santa Fe, CA elected not to play in the 3/4 playoff.
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Finals at 9:00a.m. At 9:50 a.m. the courts are still dry and matches are in the second set.<.br>Because of the threat of rain, the match times were changed to 9:00. For Weather Forecast and Radar images go to the NOAA weather center by clicking "more info".
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TennisRecruiting.net
The Tennis Recruiting Network – also known as TennisRecruiting.net – is the premier website for junior tennis. There is something for everyone – junior players, their parents, college coaches, and fans. Weekly rankings by graduation year show how recruits stack up against each other. Players can market themselves to college coaches by updating their player profiles – completely free of charge. Coaches can add players to their “watch lists” and receive email updates about recruit activity. With extensive information about tens of thousands of recruits – and articles from recruiting experts and former coaches – there is something for everyone at TennisRecruiting.net. Photographers from TennisRecruiting.net will be in attendance on Saturday and Sunday taking action photos.
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Group Picture and Gallery
We hope you will take the time to view the gallery of group pictures from 1985 to 2009. The gallery will surround the tournament desk. See if you can locate former and future stars. Yours will be the 25th (maybe the 26th) in this series of photographs. Before or during the Players' meeting on Friday, August 7, a professional photographer will take a group picture of the 2010 participants in tournament T-shirts. You may order a copy of this picture at the photography booth near the tournament desk. Please arrive in time to be part of this tournament's history.
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Schedule Saturday July 31, 8:00a.m. Draw made...Tournament Alternate List takes priority thereafter. Saturday 6:00p.m. First match Days for singles posted (Draws will be posted Friday August 6 at 9:00a.m) Thursday 6:30-8:30 .... Pre-tournament Drill Session 1 Friday 10:00-Noon .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 2 Friday 2:00-4:00 .... Pre-tournament Drill Sesson 3 Friday 3:00-4:30.... Player Check-in Friday 5:00 .... Players' Meeting Friday 5:00 .... Group Picture (A beautiful group in T-shirts) Friday ~5:30 .... Watermelon for Players, Parents, and Paparazzi Friday 6:00 .... Doubles Deadline Saturday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up Saturday 8:00 a.m. .... Singles Match Play begins Saturday 1:00 .... Doubles Match Play begins Sunday 6:30a.m. .... Center is open for warm-up Sunday 7:15 a.m. Chapel Service at Peacthree City Tennis Center Sunday 8:00 a.m. .... Singles Play begins for the 32 seeds and 32 others with Saturday byes.
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Ground Rules Peachtree City Tennis Center (770-486-9474) is available for practice. Court reservatons can be made for Thursday and Friday at $10.00 ($5.00 per 1/2 hr) per hour, paid in advance and non-refundable. During tournament play on Saturday and thereafter, covered courts may be reserved, at the same rate. If there is rain, covererd court will be used for match play and court fees will be refunded. Metro Tennis Associates (the tournament) takes authority over the outdoor courts at 6:30 Saturday morning. Practice court reservations for 6:30, 7:00, and 7:30 a.m can be made at the tournament desk the day before. The clay courts can not be used by tournament players before or during the tournament.Warm-up Courts and Hitting Lessons Warm-up Courts before start of the tournament:
Warm-up courts can be reserved at the front desk by calling 770.486.9474 ext 0. The cost will be $10.00 per hour ($5.00 per 1/2 hr) per court. During the tournament covered courts are available for warm-ups at the same rate. Hitting Lessons: Pros will be available for hitting lessons during the course of the tournament. Please contact the front desk (770.486.9474 ext 0) to book the lessons. The cost is $50.00/hour and $27.00/ ½ hour. All court bookings and hitting lessons/warm-ups need to be paid in advance.
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On-Site Alternates
If you are not admitted prior to check-in on Friday, you may: 1) be an on-site alternate for singles play on Saturday 2) be an on-site alternate for singles on Sunday 3) play doubles (whether or not you play singles). Alternates are welcome to check-in on Friday and be part of all of the activities. Matches start each day at 8:00 a.m. Alternates should arrive at Peachtree City Tennis Center before 7:45a.m. and sign the on-site alternate list next to her name. They should remain at Peachtree City Tennis Center until all matches have been assigned to a court and play begun. The last match each day is usually scheduled at approximately 12:30. Effective January 1, 2009 Tthe procedure for accepting on-site alternates into the draw was rewritten for clarification as follows: The Tournament Committee shall establish a procedure for checking in on-site alternates and instruct players in the Tournament Information Brochure. The procedure shall include the following: ...Any alternate desiring admittance must check in and be ready for play no later than 15 minutes prior to the first scheduled match time of the event for which they are an alternate. The order of the alternates is based on the original Alternate List published by the tournament, not a more recent National Standings List, and not in the order in which the players check in. If an alternate arrives late, he may be accepted after all on-time alternates. If more than one arrive late and all on-time alternates have been admitted, late arrivals will be accepted in the order in which each falls on the alternate list at the time the vacancy occurs. The On-site Alternate Match Check-in Deadline is 7:45 AM Saturday and Sunday.
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Withdrawals and Refunds
Withdrawals A player shall not withdraw from a tournament except for illness, injury, personal emergency, or previously authorized entry into another tournament. Refunds A player accepted into the main draw of this tournament will receive a refund if: The player withdraws at least 7 days prior to the starting time of the event, and The Tournament Committee receives written verification no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament that the withdrawal is for injury, illness, or personal emergency, and The illness, injury, or personal emergency is genuine, and A self-addressed stamped envelope is included with the written verification. In all other cases, a refund is not required. Mail all requests for refunds to: Metro Tennis Associates, 2822 West Hwy 54, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
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Peachtree City Tennis Center is the Main Site
Peachtree City is a suburb of Atlanta. It is located approximately 24 miles southwest of Hartsfield Jackson Atlanta Airport. Below are directions from different points. Peachtree City Tennis Center and Summit YMCA will host play on Saturday-Tuesday. On Wednesday and thereafter all play will be at Peachtree City Tennis Center. For a Map Click "more info." The street address is 10 Planterra way, Peachtree City, GA 30269.
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Air Travel Discounts to Atlanta on AirTran Airways
Attendees and Travel Agents should call the AirTran Airways EventSavers Desk at 1-866-68EVENT (1-866-683-8368) to obtain more information about the following features: A 10% discount on the lowest available AirTran Airways one way fare with no minimum stay length or Saturday night requirement. There is a one time waiver of Change Fee per reservation for any name or itinerary change, but any applicable fare increase will apply. You must refer to the Event code: USTA2010.
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Rental Car Specials from AVIS
To reserve a car, contact Avis at 1-800-331-1600 and use your Avis Worldwide Discount (AWD) number D086863. Or reserve online and have your discount number automatically included in your reservation and receive an email confirmation. Click "more info" to access the Avis tournament website.
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Planning your stay. Because of the 192-draw format, no player will be eliminated from singles until sometime on Monday. We suggest that you make hotel reservations for the longest stay that you can imagine. It is often difficult to extend your stay when your daughter advances beyond your expectations. Additonally, rain can always be a factor in when you will actually leave. We suggest making your airline reservations for the longest period that you anticipate staying. Standing by for an earlier flight is probably cheaper than confirming a later departure date.
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Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree
Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree (770-487-2666) Guest Rooms: $89.00 (USTA 14 Nationals tournament rate) After July23 rooms are on a space availability basis. Full-service hotel is 1.3 miles from main site. 2 lighted Tennis Courts. 201 Aberdeen Parkway, Peachtree City, 30269. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport: Follow signs to I-85 South. Take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn Left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to Aberdeen Parkway (first street to the left after overhead golfcart bridge.) Turn Left on Aberdeen Parkway. Dolce Atlanta-Peachtree is the second Left turn off Aberdeen. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day prior to arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Holiday Inn and Suites
Holiday Inn and Suites (770-487-4646) Guest Rooms: $89.00 (USTA 14 National's rate) After July 5 rooms are on a space availability basis. 3 miles from main site and features suites with kitchens. 203 Newgate Road, Peachtree City, 30269. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport: Follow signs to I-85 South. Take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn left on GA 74 and go ~8 miles to Peachtree Parkway (Large water tank on right and Kedron Shopping Center on Left). Go to next traffic light at bottom of hill. Turn Left on Georgian Park (Shell Station hidden in the trees on the corner) and then immediately left onto Newgate Road at corner of Shell Station. Hotel is immediately on the left. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Springhill Suites by Marriott
Springhill Suites by Marriott (770-254-8900) Guest Rooms: $99.00 (USTA 14 Nationals tournament rate) Rooms are on a space availability basis only, so reserve early. 7.5 miles from main site and 0.5 mile from satellite site. 1119 Bullsboro Dr, Newnan 30265. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport. Follow signs to I-85 South. Take I-85 South to exit 47. Turn left. Go to 2nd traffic light and turn Right. Hotel is on the left. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 6:00pm on the day arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center
Wyndham Peachtree Conference Center (770-487-2000) Guest Rooms: $95.00 (USTA Girls' 14 National Tournament rate) After July 23 rooms are on a space availability basis. Full-service hotel is 1.2 miles from main site. 3 Tennis Courts. 2443 Hwy 54 W, Peachtree City, 30269. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport: Follow signs to I-85 South. Take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to GA Hwy 54 (first light after overhead golfcart bridge. Turn Left on Hwy 54 and go Go 0.6 mile through 2 traffic lights and across bridge. Wyndham is first drive to the left after you cross the bridge over Lake Peachtree.
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ALTA and USTA Release forms
At check-in you are required to submit separate signed ALTA and USTA Release forms. The forms will be available on-site. If a parent is not traveling with the player, your should print a copy of the USTA release by clicking "more info" to send with her. For an ALTA release form delivered to you by e-mail, send your request to 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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DIRECTIONS
If you are using GPS or MapQuest, the actual street address (10 Planterra Way) may cause you to miss by 3/4 mile. If you are lucky, you will enter Planterra Way from Hwy 54 and the tennis center will be immediately on your left. Some GPS systems work and some don't. To be safe, print the written directions in the text under the headings below. For a map click "more info." If you miss the turn onto Planterra Way, you can visit GoodSports, a fine sporting goods specialty store at the next traffic light in The Shoppes at Village Piazza. We will be able to redirect you to the Tennis Center.
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Directions southbound from Atlanta & Atlanta Airport
The Girls' 14 National Championships will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center, located SW of Atlanta. GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way. From Atlanta, I-285, I-75, or I-20, take I-85 south to exit 61 (Fairburn/Peachtree City, Hwy 74). Turn left (south) onto GA Hwy 74 and go approx. 11 miles to GA Hwy 54. (It is the first traffic light past the overhead golf cart bridge.) Turn Right on Hwy 54 and go to 3rd traffic light (Planterra Way). If you turn left at the light, the Tennis Center is on the left. If you turn right at the light, GoodSports is on the left in Washington Mutual Bldg. For map, click “more info".
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Directions from I-85 northbound from Mongomery, AL
GoodSports and Peachtree City Tennis Center are at the intersection of GA Hwy 54 and Planterra Way. From points south, take Exit 47 (Hwy 34, Bullsboro) and turn right (east). Go approximately 8.5 miles to intersection with Hwy 54. Go straight ahead on Hwy 54 approximately 1 mile to 2nd traffic light (Planterra Way). If you turn right at the light, Peachtree City Tennis Center is on on the left. If you turn left at the light, GoodSports is on left in Washington Mutual Bldg. For map, click “more info"
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Directions from Florida (adventuresome?, much shorter than Interstates ) Take I-75 northbound to exit # 205 (GA Hwy 16). Turn left (west toward Griffin). Go approximately 24 miles. You will see a sign "Digby, unincorporated". On the left will be Pike Academy. Just past that will be a Petro Station on the left . Turn Right at the Petro station onto Hwy 85 Connector. Stay on Hwy 85 Connector through Brooks approximately 8 miles to the deadend (at Hwy GA 85). Turn left on GA Hwy 85 and go less than 1/2 mile to the first traffic light. Turn right at the light onto GA Hwy 74. Go approximatel 7 miles to the intersection with GA Hwy 54 (The Avenue will be on your left.) Turn left onto Hwy 54. Go to the 3rd traffic light (less than 1/2 mile). Turn left at light onto Planterra Way. The tennis Center will be on your left. Total distance is 40 miles. You can try to follow it on the map by clicking "more info."
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Directions to Summit YMCA from the PTC Tennis Center
From Tennis Center turn left onto Hwy 54 and Go 1 mile to the 2nd traffic light. At light Go STRAIGHT on Hwy 34 (don’t follow Hwy 54!!!) Go 6.5. miles on Hwy 34. Summit YMCA will be on the left. It will be at the top of a hill adjoining Summit Healthplex. (If you miss it, take the first U-Turn and go back, I always do.) [1755 Hwy 34 East, Newnan, GA 30265]
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Players' Meeting
There is a mandatory players' meeting on Friday, August 6 at the Peachtree City Tennis Center at 5:00 p.m. Families and coaches of players are encouraged to attend. Following the meeting we will serve watermelon, our traditional southern delicacy.
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Alternate Ordering Procedure
After the selection process is completed, applicants not admitted will be placed on the tournament alternate list. Alternates will be ordered as follows:<>Applicants who entered on time, but not selected, are ordered based on their National Standing.<>Endorsed players who entered late, based on time of entry.<>On-time entrants who are were unendorsed by their home section, ordered based on time of request to tournament. They may be admitted only with their section's endorsement. Unendorsed players will not be added to the alternate list unless the player makes that request. It is the player's responsibility to get their sections endorsement.<>Players of any standing who apply after the alternate list is published will be added to the bottom of the list.
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Match Scoring Formats
For 2010 the following scoring formats have been adopted. Main Draw Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets Consolation Singles: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set Doubles through the Quarterfinals: Best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set Doubles Semi-Finals, Finals, and 3/4 Playoff: Best of 3 tiebreak sets See Table 17 on page 178 of the 2010 Friend at Court for complete format information.
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Seeding Method
The Computerized List Method of seeding will be used for the tournament. Refer to Table 16 on page 169 of the 2010 Friend at Court for the seeding criteria.
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Electronic Devices Prohibited on court
Players may not use electronic devises 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.
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Don't Wait to enter! If you do, Deadline is one minute before 12:00 NOON, July 15 ! Your credit card will not be charged unless you are accepted after the deadline. You can always withdraw before the deadline if you change your mind. (message posted 4/7/10)
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Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta/Peachtree City
(Currently Sold Out August 4-9) Hilton Garden Inn Atlanta/Peachtree City (678-827-8400) Guest Rooms: $99.00 flat [1-4 persons], USTA Nationals tournament rate Rooms are on a space availability basis. Hotel opened in April 2010. Full-service hotel is 1.2 miles from main site. 2010 Commerce Drive, Peachtree City, 30269. DIRECTIONS from Atlanta Airport: Follow signs to I-85 South. Take I-85 South to Exit 61. Turn Left on GA 74 and go ~11 miles to Aberdeen Parkway (first street to the left after overhead golfcart bridge.) Turn Left on Aberdeen Parkway. Take first left onto Commerce Drive. Hilton Garden Inn is straight ahead. Cancellation Policy: Cancellations must be made by 4:00pm on the day arrival or a one night room and tax will be charged.
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Missed the Deadline ? You can be considered for entry after all "on-time" entries are exhausted, regardless of your standing. If you would like to be put at the bottom of the alternate list, email 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Alternate List Players who entered online, were endorsed by their home section, but were not selected are ordered in the list above. Late entries will be added in order in which they are received. Applicants who are endorsed by their home section will be added to the bottom of the numbered alternates. Applicants who are not endorsed will be added to the list, but will always be considered after all endorsed alternates. Unendorsed alternates are ordered in the "Unendorsed Applicants ..." List above. Anyone who wants to be added to the Alternate List should email 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Alternates Not Paid Alternates admitted after the original selection have not paid entry fees. Call 770-347-8087 or 770-631-0930 with a Visa or MasterCard to complete your entry. Those who need to contact us are:
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Finding a Partner using Facebook A Facebook group has been set up to help you find a partner. If you need a partner, JOIN THE GROUP. You can contact others and others can contact you without giving out any personal information. Here's how you do it: Click on "more info" below to go to the Group. If you are a member, enter your email and password. If you are not a member, click on "Join" (to the right of the Doubles Communication Site heading ) Then, click on Sign Up. You will need to enter your first and last name, your email address, your birthdate, and a password. Everything except your name is confidential. Before your membership is finalized, Facebook will send a message to your email address. Follow the instructions to complete your membership. It only takes a few seconds. You may have to click on the "more info" link after you join or log in. Afer you have enrolled in Facebook and joined the group, your name (and photo, if you provided one) will be in the "Members" box on the bottom left of the "Wall" page. If you would like to leave a message regarding doubles, click on the "Discussions" Tab at the top of the page and select the Topic that you need (e.g. "Need Partner").. In the box labeled "Reply", post a message. Anyone who joins the group can contact you by clicking on your name on the "Wall" page, and you can contact anyone, as well. Messages between group members are secure. You don't reveal your email address or phone number by sending a message, because Facebook sends the messages without personal information. You may send phone info via the message process to whomever you wish, but don't post your phone number in a Discussion Topic. To logout, click on "Account" in the upper right and scroll down to "Logout". Once you have found a partner, enter online. If singles entries have closed, email 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Pre-Tournament Drills Pre-tournament drills will be held the prior to the tournament Sessions will be held Thursday 6:30-8:30p.m.. Friday 10:00-12 noon , and Friday 2:00- 4:00 p.m.. These 2-hour sessions will help you become familiar with the court surface, surroundings, and climate. The drills are designed to be competitive, but there will be no one-on-one competition. There are still spots available in all sessions. However, drills are limited to the first 32 who apply. After July 31 late registrations by phone with a credit card will be accepted. The late registration fees is $43 for one session, $75 for two sessions, $110 for all three sessions. Call 770-347-8087 or email us at 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Doubles play starts Saturday, August 7.
Doubles entries close at 6:00 PM on Friday, August 6. Two rounds of doubles will be scheduled for Saturday, so everyone should plan to play on Saturday. If you need help finding a partner, we have set up a Facebook page so that you can contact others who have been admitted. (See bottom of page) Please, don't put any personal information on the Facebook Discussion page. If you entered online and don't want to play, you must notify us by email. Otherwise you will be randomly paired with another doubles player. E-mail doubles entries or changes to 2010g14nat@goodsports.us.
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Check-in: Friday 3:00-4:30
Players' Meeting and Group Picture 5:00 p.m
Contestants playing singles on Saturday must register on Friday, August 6, at the Peachtree City Tennis Center between 3:00 and 4:30 PM. Tournament packets and tee shirts will be distributed. Players not playing singles until Sunday may register on Saturday, or prior to playing doubles. The players' meeting will be held at 5:00. A group picture will be taken with players in tournament t-shirts. After the meeting southern hydration fruit will be served. (For the less-sophisticated, that means "We're havin' watermelon.")
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First Singles Match Dates are posted above. 8/7 is Saturday, and 8/8 is Sunday. For planning purposes singles matches on Saturday and Sunday will be scheduled between 8:00a.m. and 12:20p.m. each day. Doubles will start at 1:00 on Saturday. All teams should have at least one match on Saturday. Draws will be posted Friday, August 6 at 9:00a.m.Alternates will be selected from the ordered list above.
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DOUBLES Selection Order
The 2010 USTA Tournament Committee Manual states: "The Tournament Committee shall accept double teams into the doubles event in the following order: 1. All teams comprising two players in the singles draw shall be selected. 2. Teams comprising one player in the singles draw and one player not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams. 3. Teams comprising two players not in the singles draw. If more than the maximum number of entries is received, selection order is based on combined standings and combined doubles ranking points, except that no team comprised of a Late Applicant shall be selected before a team comprised of timely applicants. Tournaments are NOT authorized to expand the draw size in order to accommodate these types of teams."
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Sunday Morning Chapel Service A 15-20-minute non-denominational chapel service will be held at Peachtree City Tennis Center on Sunday at 7:15 a.m.. The courts will be open by 6:30 for warm-up. If you are scheduled at Summit YMCA at 8:00, there should be sufficient travel time to attend the service and be on time for you match.
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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, July 15, 2010 12 Noon Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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