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Online registration is required and needs to be COMPLETED before the entry deadline. In the case of a technical problem, contact the USTA MS Junior Competition Department at jrcomp@ms.usta.com BEFORE THE ENTRY DEADLINE. The time stamp on the email needs to be BEFORE the entry deadline.
SINGLES ONLY - 32 PLAYERS WILL BE SELECTED AND FLIGHTED INTO TWO 16-PLAYER MODIFIED FEED IN DRAWS (CONSOLATION DRAW WILL BE PLAYED TO COMPLETION). A WITHDRAWAL OR WALKOVER MAY BE CONSIDERED A SCHEDULED MATCH.
PLAYERS ARE EXPECTED TO PLAY ALL THEIR CONSOLATION MATCHES.
SELECTIONS AND SEEDINGS WILL BE DONE USING THE COMBINED NATIONAL STANDINGS LIST PUBLISHED ON THE CLOSING DATE
3RD/4TH PLAYOFF WILL BE PLAYED
TOURNAMENT WILL BE PLAYED ON SATURDAY AND SUNDAY
IF 13 OR LESS PLAYERS REGISTER BY THE ENTRY DEADLINE, THE DRAWS WILL NOT BE FLIGHTED, AND WE WILL HOLD ONE 16-PLAYER DRAW AND THE POINTS WILL REVERT TO THE LEVEL 4 POINTS TABLE FOR A MODIFIED FEED-IN DRAW.
PLAYERS WILL BE FLIGHTED 1-16 INTO THE FIRST FLIGHT. PLAYERS 17-32 WILL BE PLACED INTO THE SECOND FLIGHT BASED ON THE NATIONAL STANDINGS LIST ON THE DATE ENTRIES CLOSED.
IF IT IS NOT A FULL TOURNAMENT, WE WILL SPLIT THE DRAWS EVENLY. FOR EXAMPLE, IF ONLY 17 PLAYERS REGISTER, FLIGHT 1 WILL HAVE 9 PLAYERS AND FLIGHT 2 WILL HAVE 8 PLAYERS.
WITHDRAWALS AFTER DRAWS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED:
IF A PLAYER WITHDRAWS AFTER THE DRAWS HAVE BEEN PUBLISHED, THE OPEN SPOT WILL BE REPLACED BY THE NEXT ALTERNATE WHERE THE WITHDRAWING PLAYER WAS, REGARDLESS OF THE FLIGHT.
MATCH FORMAT:
MAIN DRAW: 2 OUT OF 3 SETS WITH A 10-POINT MATCH TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET
CONSOLATION DRAW: 2 OUT OF 3 SHORT SETS TO 4, NO AD SCORING, 7-POINT SET TIEBREAK AT 4 GAMES ALL AND A 10-POINT MATCH TIEBREAK IN LIEU OF 3RD SET
NO LATE ENTRIES ACCEPTED
Refund Policy/Withdrawing Before Entries Close:
Players can withdraw themselves online any time before the tournament deadline. For instructions on how to withdraw, click here: WITHDRAW . No charge is made before the tournament deadline. AFTER THE DEADLINE HAS PASSED, NO REFUNDS OR CREDITS WILL BE ISSUED IF A PLAYER IS SELECTED AND UNABLE TO PLAY FOR ANY REASON.
Written Verification Requirement for Withdrawals Due to Injury, Illness or Personal Circumstance after selections have been made:
• Illness or Injury: The required written verification of an injury or illness must be from a medical professional and must be received by the tournament no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament.
• Personal Circumstance: If the player is withdrawing because of a personal circumstance, the player must deliver a written description of the situation no later than the last scheduled day of the tournament, and the Referee will determine whether the situation is a personal circumstance.
USTA Suspension Points for Withdrawals:
Any withdrawal (other than for previously authorized entry into concurrent tournaments) that does not meet the written verification requirements described above by the last scheduled day of the tournament (and, in the case of personal
circumstances, has also been approved as a personal circumstance by the Referee) will result in the player being levied suspension points, and any match that is not played will be coded as a Default.
USTA National Directive for Withdrawals and Refund
Sportsmanship and the USTA Player Oath: All participants shall familiarize themselves with FRIEND AT COURT , the rules of Tennis. By participating in the tournament, all players agree to abide by the USTA Player Oath: "I recognize that tennis is a sport that places the responsibility for fair play on me. I promise to abide by the rules of the game, which require me to give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent. At all times I shall strive to compete with the true spirit of sportsmanship, recognizing that my behavior on the court is a direct reflection of my character. Whether my matches end with my victory or defeat, I promise to conduct myself in a way that honors my opponents, those who support me, and the game of tennis."
Spectator Oath: All tournament guests, including family members, coaches and other spectators, must adhere to the USTA Spectator Oath: “I pledge to set a positive example for players, treat fellow parents, coaches and officials with respect, emphasize the importance of fair play and good sportsmanship, cheer respectfully for winner and good points - not errors and double faults, allow players to work out on-court disputes, and not interfere with matches.”
Please click on the link below to the liability waiver that must be completed in order for you to participate in these tournaments. This waiver confirms you will adhere to the policies, regulations, and instructions issued by the USTA and the facility in which you are playing. https://form.jotform.com/ustams10s/msjrreleaseandwaiver