George Ward Tennis Center Level 7 Tournament

This tournament will be held at the George Ward Tennis Center located at 331 16th Avenue South. Should we have more participants than George Ward can handle, we will add another tennis center. We will supply drinks, snacks and have awards for the 3 top players in each age bracket except for the G18 where we'll have 2 awards for winner and second place. We will use our ProShop phone number (205-322-8745) to provide you tournament updates. Look forward to you participating in our tournament.

Virtual Tournament Desk Registration **MANDATORY FOR ALL PLAYERS**

We will be using Match Tennis App for the following:

• In app Pre-Tournament Check-In

• In app Match Check-In

• Court Assignment text messaging

• In app match Score Reporting

• In app viewable next on “Waiting list”

• In app viewing of “Matches in Progress”

Click HERE to Complete Your Pre-Tournament Check-In Form

SIGNING UP FOR TWO DIVISIONS

Players may register for two age divisions in Level 3 and 4 tournaments. Players that do register for both divisions will automatically be selected in the older division if they are selected for both. They will be removed from the other age division. Players not selected to either division will remain on both alternate lists for both divisions but will need to play the division they first get into from the alternate lists. They will be removed from the alternate list in the other division. Once a player is selected from any one division - no changes can be made.

USTA Eligibility Information

In order to participate in this event, the player must meet the USTA Eligibility requirements that are listed here .

Southern Closed Selection Process

Per the USTA Southern guidelines Article II- F, The Southern Closed will have a Quota for selections into the Southern Closed Championship. Here is a breakdown of the quota by state.

The quota list will only be used for Southern Closed Championships. 32 spots will come from the National Combined Standing List. Southern will have the ability to maintain 4 wildcards in each division in case of a medical waiver approved by the Waiver Junior Competition Committee Sub-Committee.

Selections will be based off the National Combined Standing List

Seeding will be based off the:

- Singles- Singles seeding list

- Doubles- Doubles seeding list

Sportsmanship and the USTA Champion’s Pledge

All participants shall familiarize themselves with The Code which is meant to be a guide to fair play. By participating in the tournament, all players agree to abide by the USTA Champion’s Pledge: “I promise to: Compete with the true spirit of Sportsmanship; Have fun; Always give the benefit of the doubt to my opponent; Manage my emotions and be respectful to my opponent, tournament officials and parents; Play to win with grace and lose with dignity; Invest time in knowing the rules; Obey the rules and respect the officials’ decisions; Never quit!”

Spectator Oath

All tournament guests, including family member, 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 interfer with matches.”

Junior Tournament Medical Waiver

Medical waivers are given on a HIGHLY selective basis. Decisions on waivers will be made by the USTA Southern Junior Tennis Waiver Sub-Committee by a majority vote. Requests will be submitted through the form listed above and must be submitted at least one week prior to the tournament entry deadline. Waiver considerations include, but are not limited to, illness and injury.

Safeplay Practice Policy Highlights for Participants

Click here to read the USTA’s Safeplay policies.

Important Registration Tips

• If you are encountering issues registering for this tournament, please see this Customer Care article on Registering Your Child for a Tournament

• If you need to add your child to your USTA Account, so that you can register them for the tournament, please see this Customer Care article on How to Add a Child to Your USTA Account

• If you run into further issues with registration, please contact USTA’s Customer Care at customercare@usta.com or 1-800-990-8782, for assistance.

George Ward Tennis Center (GWTC)

331 16th Avenue South 35205

Birmingham, AL 35205

Tournament Director: Cain Mashego

Email Address: cainmashego@gmail.com.

Tournament Referee: Rudy Lewis

Email Address: tenniszyx@aol.com.