DEADLINE AUGUST 10, 2017 MIDNIGHT
PLEASE NOTE THE DEADLINE WILL BE STRICTLY ENFORCED. NO ENTRIES WILL BE TAKEN AFTER THE DEADLINE. THANK YOU FOR YOUR UNDERSTANDING
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PRIZE MONEY TOURNAMENT
Prize Money based on entries in MEN'S & WOMEN'S Singles ONLY with a minimum of 16 players for payout ($12.50 per player goes to Prize Money).
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TAX INFORMATION
Please note that players earning Prize Money will need to fill out a W-9 form. Tax Deductions: 30% for foreign players/Canadian Citizens.
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UNIVERSAL TENNIS RATING TOURNAMENT
Universal Tennis Ratings provide tennis players worldwide a common scale to determine their level of play. The 16-level scale (from beginners to elite world-class professionals), precisely and reliably determines individual players’ ratings based on actual match results without regard for age, gender or where the matches are played. The Universal Tennis website allows visitors to view more than three million tennis results. College Tennis coaches utilize UTR ratings for recruiting, for scouting opponents, and also to track the levels of their current players. The ITA currently uses UTR ratings to assist with selections and seedings for select regional and national events.
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WELCOME TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is one of the premier public facility in the country with 26 lighted clay courts and 2 hard courts. It is the site of the USTA Orange Bowl International Championships, USTA Men's Futures, ITF Tournament, USTA Girls 14 Clay Court National Championships and several other USTA tournaments.
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REEL TENNIS
For all your tennis needs: Reel Tennis 12510 Pines Blvd. Pembroke Pines, Florida, 33027. Phone Number: 954-441-6867.
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TOURNAMENT INFORMATION
The tournament phone number will be 954-513-3540.
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MAIN DRAW & CONSOLATION FORMAT FOR OPEN & NTRP DIVISIONS
For Men's & Women's Open, the Main Draw will be 2 out of 3 FULL SETS with a 10 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed. The Consolation Draw will be Short Sets: Best of 3 short sets with sets (each set starting at 2 games all) and a 10 point Match Tiebreak in lieu of the 3rd set (1st to 10 points win by 2) with a 3 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd & 3rd set. For NTRP divisions, the Main Draw & Consolation will be 2 SETS with a 10 POINT TIEBREAKER FOR THE 3RD SET with a 3 minutes rest period if players split. Coaching is allowed between the 2nd & 3rd set. Please advise the tournament desk if you plan to play Consolation at the end of your 1st Match. FAILURE TO ADVICE THE TOURNAMENT DIRECTOR OF YOUR DESIRE TO PLAY CONSOLATION WILL RESULT AS A DEFAULT IN THE CONSOLATION DRAW. Please note the scoring format can be changed due to inclement weather.
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ATTENTION PLAYERS
***This tournament will be part of the 2017 Reel Tennis Open Circuit which players accumulate points. The Reel Tennis Masters will be held in the month of December 2017 with the Winner getting a Wild Card into the main Draw and the Finalist getting a Wild Card into the Qualifying Draw of the USTA Pro Circuit Men's Futures in Plantation, Fl. during the month of January 2018.***
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DIRECTIONS TO THE FRANK VELTRI TENNIS CENTER
The Frank Veltri Tennis Center is located in Plantation between Pine Island and Nob Hill (If your going West on Broward Boulevard make a Right on Central Park Drive and if your going East on Broward Boulevard make a Left on Central Park Drive). DO NOT USE MAPQUEST.
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SPECTATORS
During the Tournament, spectators must watch the matches from the bleachers.
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SPONSORSHIP OPPORTUNITY
The Reel Tennis Open Circuit will have 10 tournaments held throughout the year including a Masters Tournament December 2017. Any individual or company interested would be allowed to promote their business during those tournaments and have a yearly banner placed at our award winning facility and one of the busiest in the country. Any individual or company interested in promoting their business by sponsoring our Reel Tennis Open Circuit can do so by contacting Francis Rajotte (754-422-0120).
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REFUND & WITHDRAW
They will be NO REFUND after the tournament deadline. If you need to WITHDRAW, please go to EDIT REGISTRATION prior to the deadline.
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Players are selected manually by the tournament director after the close of registration.
Entry to this tournament is open to all USTA members. Entries must be submitted by Thursday, August 10, 2017 11:59:00 PM Eastern Time. Only USTA members can register online if available.
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