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General Information

Date

Saturday, July 17 & Sunday, July 18 

Deadline

Early Registration Deadline
($20 Entry Fee)
Postmark: Monday, June 28
Online: Monday, June 28

Final Registration Deadline
($25 Entry Fee)
Online Only:  Monday, July 5

(Athletes can play one singles event, one doubles event, and one mixed doubles event. *Please be aware, playing in three events can result in playing up to six matches on Saturday.)
Athletes must pre-register for all events.  Doubles/Mixed Doubles participants will NOT be allowed to register on-site.

Site

Tennis courts across from Lied Recreation Athletic Center and city courts.
CLICK HERE for a Map of Tennis Venues

Time

Check-in 15 minutes prior to time of athlete's first match.

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Competition Information

Format

All divisions will be single elimination, best 2 of 3 sets (12 point tie breaker at 6-6 in any set). If the first two sets are split, a tie-breaker will be played in lieu of the 3rd set. Regular scoring. There will be consolations for all singles divisions. There will not be a playoff for third place. Both players will receive bronze medals. Each entrant will be given an opportunity to play at least two (2) singles matches. The tennis commissioner has the right to combine divisions if necessary. NOTE: Prior years A and B champions should play in next division higher or age division if eligible.

Divisions

Open Division: For players with advanced, competitive skills and significant tournament experience. This would include (but not be limited to) the following types of players:
● Players with inter-collegiate experience in the past seven years
● Players with state high school tournament experience in the past four years
● Players that are currently ranked by a state poll or are the top singles player on a competitive team

A Division: For players with competitive skills, but limited tournament experience. This would include (but not be limited to) the following types of players:
● Players that are mainly recreational players with solid tennis skills
● Players with some high school tennis experience
● Players that may compete in a local league but may lack tournament experience

B Division: For recreational players of modest skill.

Rules

Current rules of the United States Tennis Association.

Age Determining Date

July 17, 2010.

Awards

Medals for first, second and third.

Entry Information

Pre-registration is required for all events.  No on-site entries will be accepted on the day of the tournament.  Each member of a doubles team must complete a separate Individual Entry Form, pay the entry fee, and indicate on the Form who the doubles partner will be. Players may enter one singles category, one doubles category and one mixed doubles category for the entry fee.

Rain Information

If rain occurs, matches will be played at the Ames Racquet & Fitness Club South (320 South 17th St., 515.232.1911) during the rain delay. The tennis commissioner has the right to limit the doubles entrants to one doubles or one mixed doubles category in the event of rain or inclement weather.

Adult Tennis Headquarters

ISU tennis courts across from Lied Recreation Athletic Center.

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