St. Louis Park - Life Time Level 4 (12's and 16's)

DOUBLES:

You must play doubles in the same age group you play singles in – no exceptions.

Draw Format: Single Elimination

Scoring Format: All doubles events affiliated with Levels 3 and 4 will be single elimination, 8 game sets with no-ad scoring (tie-break at 8-8)

3rd & 4th match DOES get played

USTA NORTHERN SELECTION GUIDELINES

Singles:

Singles selections will be based on the most recent National Standing List (updated Wednesdays)

Late entries will go to the bottom of the alternate list.

Doubles:

Players that register for singles and doubles get priority for doubles spots. Singles players selected will be selected for doubles (if they registered for doubles).

Remaining doubles spots will be awarded based on ranking.

Any player(s) remaining without a partner have until the Sunday prior to the tournament at 5pm to submit a doubles partner to the TD or they will be randomly paired.

In accordance with Northern Section policy , any withdrawals that happen after entries close, but before start of play will be assessed 4 suspension points regardless of reason. Any defaults that occur after play has begun will be assessed 5 suspension points regardless of reason. These suspension points may be appealed by the player/parent within one week (by the following Sunday at 11:59pm) of withdrawal/default when injury, illness, or person circumstance warrants consideration. Appeal requests submitted within one week (by the following Sunday at 11:59pm) of the withdrawal/default will be considered by a USTA Northern Appeals Committee only when:

- Proof of illness or injury can be supported by on-site tournament staff or medical professional

- Personal circumstances were unavoidable and unknown before tournament entry

Withdrawal/Default Suspension Point Appeal Form