Description
2024 Alabama Classic
$5K Tennis Open
Champions Circuit
1,000 Ranking Points
$5K
Daphne, AL
Lott Park
Prize Money Purse: $5,000.00
Non Advanced Players Social
This event has a social noncompetitive component. Compete in the open tournament or participate in the social aspect and participate in clinics and mixers, round robins, social tennis and more! Look for social tennis opportunities to be posted! Play with the pros and your level based tennis pals!
Spectator Tickets : $5
Notes:
Warm up courts for players available starting Friday August 25! Contact Luke 706-405-9692 to reserve a court.
Announcement – Doubles
Looking For Doubles Partner?
Contact me at 706-405-9692 if your interested in playing with a partner.
TOURNAMENT DRAW
Draw has not been posted yet. Check back later!
MATCH SCHEDULE REPORT
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Official Ball:
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Official Surface: Hard
Court Rules Regulations, Official Draw Posted:
Please do not damage the tennis court.
Players must sign waiver before competing.
Draws Posted
Draws Posted week of August 18 2023
Prize Money:
Men’s & Women’s Singles
Champion: $1000
Runner Up: $400
Semifinalists: $200
Quarterfinalists: $20
Round of 16: $0
Men’s / Women’s Singles Purse: $1,880.00
Doubles will make up the remaining of the $2,500.00 prize money for men’s/women’s doubles.
Men’s & Women’s Doubles
Champions: $300 total
Runner Ups: $160 total
Semifinalists: $40 total
Quarterfinalists: $20 total
Round of 16: $0
Men’s / Women’s Doubles Purse: $620
Parking:
There is parking available throughout the park. The row of parking when you first pull into Lott Park will be the closest parking, or the parking lot straight back once you pull in.
Warm Up Courts Available for Players & their Coaching Staff.
All match times are NOT BEFORE times. You may go on after your scheduled time, but not before.
By playing this tournament, you are assuming all risk And agree not to hold USA TENNIS TOUR, 21Ace Tennis Events LLC or City of Daphne responsible for any civil matter.
Please Arrive on time for your matches and don’t make me call you!
Tournament Information & Rules and Regulations
Coaching
No coaching after 1st game of any set.
Coaching permitted at the fence with your coach or team.
Coaches allowed on court only in between sets.
No coaches allowed on court during play.
No coaching during play.
No hand signals.
Point penalty and code violations for breaking any rule.
Scoring
Doubles 1st Round : 2 out of 3 with 10 point for the 3rd – NO AD.
Doubles SF & F – 2 out of 3 sets
Singles – 2 out of 3 sets
Semis- 3rd Set tiebreak at 7-7
Final – 3rd Set tiebreak at 8-8
Spectators Donation
All fees go toward prize money and helping decrease costs for players. $20 Family $5 Individual Comes with drinks and snacks provided. Covid-19 Hand sanitizer available Social distancing in place Please wear mask when possible Stay safe players! bring your own chairs, water bottles, PPE, to be extra safe! No requirements.
BALLS
New balls for the 3rd Set.
Semifinal and Final Ball Rule Implementation May Be In Affect
Code of Conduct & Dress Code
Please use all caution and behave in best practices that reflect the USA TENNIS TOUR’s love for the sport. Please no running shoes or non tennis shoe that could damage the tennis court. This is a hard court event, hard court shoes preferred. Please do not damage the courts or areas. Please refrain from wearing non appropriate tennis attire & shoes. Please no hate speech or gang symbols.
Awards & Accolades
Nominate players for the following awards with prizes to the winner! “BEST DRESSED” “Sportsmanship Award” “The Tree” “Best Form” “Best Serve” “Biggest Weapon” submit your entries at the Tournament Desk!
Check In & Registration
Try to come check in Friday a couple hours before your first match, fill out paperwork and get your player gift, and check out the facility! Players, please be there in time to do your PRE MATCH interview, Tournament Press Conference, Tournament Media & get your personal warm up done, use the bathroom & be ready to play. Try to check in at the desk 15-30 minutes before your scheduled match time at least so we can know you’re there! We can get the court ready, and get everything prepared for your match to start!
Match Coin Toss
No match is official to start with out a USATT official doing a coin toss, explaining the rules and the scoring and taking a formal picture of the players at the net, please check in at the desk and await instructions from the Director on what your court assignment is and they will tell you that the official will be right behind you.
5 Minute Warm Up
All matches will use a 5 minute warm up, so try to do your personal warm up and hit some balls before you check in!
Referee On Site
Tournament umpire on site for disputes if needed. Contact the director or wave your hand in the air with intent and call for Referee.
Trainer on Site
Trainer / Physio on site for minor injuries and medical needs.
Medical time Outs
3 minute MO. 2nd and 3rd MO must be approved by a Official. Limit 3 per set. Limit 2 per set in 3rd set.
Bathroom Policy
During play, the clock will begin after permission is granted.
2:30 (2 minutes and 30 seconds) Warning
after 3;00, Point Penalty
at 3:15, point penalty
at 3:45, point penalty
at 4:30, game penalty
at 5:00, game penalty
at 8:00, game penalty
at 10:00, default
Amenities
Water and towels provided for players and snacks and amenities available. Need something? Just ask, we might can accommodate! Water Coolers on Court for Players Towels Available for Player Use Snacks for Players Spectators that use the snack table are encouraged to donate to the event! All donations benefit the players in tournaments to reduce costs!
Draws (Digital Draw Event)
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All draws on line. Some draws will be posted onsite as well.
Avoidance Requests
during the Event Send all info to Luke! 706-405-9692 Check In Get your player gift and check in to the event. Please check in before play!! So I know you’re there!
Player Interviews
Please be ready to do your pre tournament and pre match interview before matches, at random, we appreciate your support!
Coaches Interviews
We’d love to interview your coach as well, let us know if your coach is available!!
TOURNAMENT FORMAT:
Main Draw Singles: 32
Main Draw Doubles: 16 Teams
Qualifying Singles: 32
Qualifying Doubles: 8 Teams
The Main Draw will consist of 25 Direct Acceptances, 4 qualifiers, 3 Wild Cards.
If more than 32 players register, there will be Qualifying Draws created and the main draw will be increased to a draw of 64.
Wildcards
apply for a Wild Card – email lukeharden2@gmail.com
SCORING
All matches will be best of 3 sets with regular scoring.
In USA TENNIS TOUR matches, the semifinals third set tiebreak is played at 7-7, and the final third set tiebreak is played at 8-8.
IMPORTANT Info: email lukeharden2@gmail.com to detail your level of play, former accolades, tournament wins, if you played college, etc for acceptance.
ACCEPTANCE
Only the top 56 players will be accepted for this event.
COVID-19
If the venue has complications with COVID-19 and/or tournament entries have fewer than the minimum players needed, the event may be canceled, postponed to another date or deactivated entirely, all funds will be credited to the player in this rare case.
TOURNAMENT REGISTRATION & SELECTION
All Wild Cards must be approved by USATT. SELECTION WILL BE MADE THE TUESDAY BEFORE THE EVENT at the latest.
WITHDRAWAL & REFUND POLICY:
Late entries will go to the bottom of the alternate list, if there is one.
Refunds are applied for via emails only. lukeharden2@gmail.com
Schedule Requests:
To apply for avoidance requests , send a email to lukeharden2@gmail.com
Postponing: The tournament will be postponed if the number of players isn’t sufficient. Decision will be made accordingly.
Withdrawing
All withdrawals PRIOR to the registration deadline must be submitted via email with a reason for withdrawing . Withdrawals AFTER the registration deadline must be made via email to lukeharden2@gmail.com with reasoning for not remaining in the tournament, and we will respond accordingly.
To withdraw to sign up for another tournament, find out more about our program to put you in a future USATT event. lukeharden2@gmail.com
SCORING FORMAT:
All matches will be best of 3 sets with regular scoring.
Semifinal – 3rd set , tiebreak at 7-7
Final – 3rd set , tiebreak at 8-8
Early Registration
Register early for discounts. Coming soon.
Venue:
City of Daphne Tennis Center
Lott Park
2000 Main Street, Daphne, Alabama 36526
Contact:
Luke Harden
Tournament Director
lukeharden2@gmail.com
