Level 6: Beat the Heat at 7,000 ft

Please review the following information regarding this tournament:

Singles matches are 2, 6 games sets with regular scoring. If the players split sets, the final set is a 10-point tiebreak.  
 
COMMUNICATION –  
Please email/text the Tournament Director below with any questions!
 
REMINDERS
    •    Check Website for updated information.

    •    Always check the website before leaving your residence to stay updated on any weather related delays.

MATCH ETIQUETTES
    1.    Arrive 15 minutes before your match. Consider traffic and the possibility of getting lost if this is your first time at this location. 

    2.    Check-In for your match at the tournament desk once you are ON-SITE and ready to take the court. Players must check in and stay close to the tournament desk to be able to hear your name called. 

    3.    If you are 99% sure a ball is out, then the ball is IN. Demonstrate integrity and character when calling lines. A ball is only out if you are 100% certain of it. If you have any doubt, continue to play the point.

    4.    The Server says the score loudly before EVERY point. If you disagree with a stated score, do not play the point, amicably discuss the correct score before proceeding with play. 

    5.    Parents cannot speak, provide hand signals, or communicate with players for any reason while they are on court competing. This is a USTA rule violation.

    6.    Only PLAYERS can ask for USTA officials to come on court — NOT Parents, NOT Coaches. Inform your player of this before matches.

TOURNAMENT LEVEL: Level 6. The tournament is a compass draw or round robin, which means that every player will play 2-4 matches, whether they win or lose their matches.  Players who are unable to commit to playing all day Saturday and Sunday should not enter, since the draws require that all players remain in the draw. We will make every attempt to give players at least 2 matches, but we cannot guarantee this, since players may withdraw.

1. DRAW, SCORING FORMATS, DRAW PUBLICATION, SCHEDULING, EARLIEST MATCH START TIMES

Singles format –   All singles matches will be two tiebreak sets, win by 2, AD scoring, with a 10-point match TB played in lieu of the 3rd set. If inclement weather is forecast, No ad scoring or shortening of sets will be enforced. If you are in a 5 player round robin you may play 4 game sets, tie-breaker at 4-4, ad scoring. 

TOURNAMENT FORMAT: All players are guaranteed at least 2 singles matches (barring withdrawals of players in that draw) and should be prepared to play up to 4. Due to the format players are expected to stay until the tournament is completed. Players will not leave if they have lost a match, since they will continue to play win or lose.  If circumstances necessitate a withdrawal, please notify the tournament director immediately.

• If your draw format is a “compass draw” you will play multiple and move to parts of the draw based on whether you won or lost.  All players continue around the compass for multiple matches.  See an explanation of the compass draw here:

Draw publication – We will try to have all draws published by 7PM on Wednesday August 19th. 

SCHEDULING: Pursuant to USTA regulations, players must be available at any time during the day(s) of the tournament to play their matches. The first block of matches could go on at 7:00 a.m. but not all draws can play at this time.  Players should be ready to play their first round as late as 5:00 p.m. on the day of the event.  Any schedule issues must be brought to the tournament director’s attention before entries close.  Once draws are posted, match times will not change unless there is a withdrawal in that division.  Match times will not be changed for personal conflicts.  Additionally, due to the varying nature of the number of matches in each divisions, we cannot schedule divisions before entries close.  There are no refunds after selection is made so if you cannot keep the day open until you know what time your division plays, contact the tournament director before entries close.

MATCH TIMES:   Players are responsible for checking the tournament website for their draw, match time and schedule.  The tournament will not email players their match times. Draws can be found on the tournament website under the “draws” tab.  Find your gender/age division (event) and look to see if there are multiple groups in the drop down for your event.  You will need to look for your name and the match time prior to the start of the tournament. There could be 2, 3 or more draws in each division depending on entries.  

2. TOURNAMENT SITES & AMENITIES

The event will be using all NAU 12 court facility. 6 indoor and 6 outdoor hard courts.  Players will play on whichever court becomes available indoor or outdoor. Please do not request an indoor versus outdoor court as scheduling will be randomized.

The weather in Flagstaff should be around mid 80’s so make sure to stay hydrated, bring coolers, extra water, electrolytes, ice etc.  It is monsoon season so chance of clouds in the afternoon to cool things off can be expected.

We will be using high altitude tennis balls since Flagstaff is 7800 ft above sea level.

Parking: The Tennis/Aquatic Building is Building 86 on this map: https://in.nau.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/119/2023/08/FY24-Parking-Map.pdf. NAU Classes start Monday August 24th so the campus will be busy! Parking in the neighborhood around the center may also be available. 

3. MISCONDUCT

Players, Parents, and Coaches PLEASE READ CAREFULLY all the INFORMATION BELOW. 

CHANGE IN USTA REGULATION ON SPECTATOR MISCONDUCT: Per USTA Regulation XIX.G pertaining to the conduct of spectator’s associated with a player:  A player who enters a sanctioned tournament or match consents to being penalized under the Point Penalty System and the USTA Suspension Point System for any unsportsmanlike conduct, including conduct by a person associated with the player. Persons who are unsportsmanlike may be asked by any member of the Tournament Committee or any official representative of the tournament to desist and/or to leave the tournament site, and must comply.

This means the player can be point penalized for spectator sportsmanship misconduct and subject to suspension points.  Spectators should refrain from interfering in matches for any reason and should not address or make comments to their player’s opponent. Coaching is prohibited in USTA sanctioned play unless a specific team event.  Spectators may also be removed from the facility by a member of the Tournament Committee. 

4. SEEDS

Seeding will be according to the National Seeding Lists. Please click for the Seeding Criteria

5. PRACTICE COURTS

Thorpe Park located at 191 N Thorpe Rd. Flagstaff;  4 courts with lights; Free.

Little Thorpe Park across from soccer fields on N Thorpe Road Flagstaff; 2 courts; Free

Ron Hren Memorial Tennis Courts at Hal Jensen Recreation Center at 2403 N Izabel St Flagstaff; 4 courts; Free

Bushmaster Pare at 3150 N Alta Vista Dr; Free

6. HOTEL INFORMATION

Drury Inn and Suites: 300 S Milton Rd Flagstaff

Country Inn & Suites by Radisson: 224 S Mikes Pike St Flagstaff

Hyatt Place Flagstaff 397 S Malpais Ln

7. MEDICAL/MENTAL EMERGENCIES: For medical emergencies, please see list of facilities below:

HOSPITAL:

Flagstaff Medical Center: (928) 779-3366; 1200 N Beaver St Flagstaff, AZ 86001

NextCare Urgent Care Flagstaff:

1000 N Humphreys St #104 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

399 S Malpais Ln Ste 100 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

Urgent Care Northern Arizona: 2700 S Woodlands Village Blvd

MENTAL HEALTH

Terros Health-Mobile Crisis: (928) 756-4090; 1750 S Woodlands Village, #135 Flagstaff, AZ 86001

8. FUN ACTIVITIES

Lowell Observatory: 1400 W Mars Hill Rd: Founded in 1894, this hilltop center with giant telescopes offers tours, solar viewing & stargazing.

Arizona Snowbowl: Offers tubing, bungee trampolines, and climbing walls in summer. Scenic Gondola: Ride Arizona Snowbowl for incredible panoramic views.

Flagstaff Extreme: An adventure course with ziplines.

Lava Tube: Explore the cool Lava River Cave.