TOURNAMENT DATES:            COLLEGE EXPO: July 17, 2010... MATCHES: July 18 - 25, 2010
SURFACE:                                     Claycourts
SINGLES ENTRY DEADLINE:    Thursday, June 24th, 2010 @ Noon
DOUBLES ENTRY DEADLINE:  Saturday, July 17 at 4:30pm
DRAW SIZE (per division):         Singles: 192 players per division    Doubles: 96 teams
NATIONAL RANKING LEVEL:  Level 1
TOURNAMENT BALL:                Wilson

TOURNAMENT OFFICE:           561-330-6000

WEATHER: Please remember to drink plenty of liquids before, during and after practice and match play. It is normally humid in Florida in July—many players  cool down by bringing coolers with ice and a towel to soak their heads.

PLAYER BIO BOOK: See Player Bio Book Tab (above)

MEDICAL FORMS:  IMPORTANT. ALL PLAYERS MUST bring a USTA Signed Medical Release form with parent/guardian signature to Registration or they will be UNABLE to participate in the event! Click here for the form, and you may scan (send to ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com) or fax it back to 561.330.6001.

CONTACT FORMS:  IMPORTANT. ALL PLAYERS MUST fill out a Player Contact Form before playing their 1st round match. Click here for the form, and you may scan (send to ibaron@YellowTennisBall.com) or fax it back to 561.330.6001.

WEATHER: Please remember to drink plenty of liquids before, during and after practice and match play. It is normally humid in Florida in July—many players  cool down by bringing coolers with ice and a towel to soak their heads.

SINGLES DRAW & MATCH FORMAT: The Singles event is a “Full-Feed In Draw,” which means ALL PLAYERS will play at least two singles matches, regardless of whether they win or lose. The SINGLES draw & starting times will be posted on Friday, July 16.

• Singles Main Draw & 3rd/4th Playoff: Best of 3 tie-break sets
  
• Singles Full Feed-In Consolation: Best of 3 tie-break sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set - New in 2010 (USTA Rule Change)
  

DOUBLES SIGN-IN & DRAW FORMAT: All players MUST re-register at the Player’s Registration)with matches beginning on Sunday, July 18 (rounds 1 and 2). If you know your doubles team, please e-mail the team to IBaron@YellowTennisBall.com (Important: make sure we reply back to you to confirm receipt of the e-mail). All singles players may play doubles. If you do not have a partner, please let us know at Registration and we will do our best to pair you with another person. PLAYERS MAY ONLY PLAY DOUBLES IN THE SAME DIVISION AS THEY ARE PLAYING SINGLES. 

• Doubles 'Single Elimination' Format: Doubles matches shall use the best of 3 tiebreak sets with a 10-point match tiebreak in lieu of a 3rd set, except for the for the semifinals, final & 3rd/4th playoff, which will be the best of 3 tiebreak sets - New in 2010 (USTA Rule Change)

New in 2010!

We have created a Facebook page for participants to communicate and help find doubles partners.  PLEASE keep all posts related to the tournament ONLY.

Click on the Button to be directed to Facebook and then click on "Become a Fan" to post a comment. 
                             * You must have an active Facebook account to access. 

ALTERNATE INFORMATON

• Replacing of Player Before Draw is Made: The tournament committee shall replace a player who was accepted as part of a Section's quota with the next player on the Section's endorsement list. The tournament committee shall replace a player who was NOT accepted as part of a Section's quota with the next highest remaining alternate

• Replacing of Player After Draw is Made, but Before the Completion of the 1st Round: The tournament committee shall replace a player after the draw is made, but before the completion of the 1st round with the next highet remaining alternate... No Replacement of Players is Made After the Completion of the 1st Round: No players are replaced in the draw after the completion of the 1st round. For example, a player who wins their 1st round, but cannot play their 2nd round due to injury, is NOT replaced with an alternate.

ATHLETIC TRAINERS: Athletic training services for this tournament are proudly being provided by Premier Sports Medicine, LLC. Premier Sports Medicine is a Florida based outreach athletic training company that provides services to many different camps and tournaments throughout the sunshine state. Our certified athletic trainers provide emergency medical coverage for sporting events of all levels. We are certified by the National Athletic Trainers Association and are licensed by the state of Florida. Adam Greenfield, ATC, LAT, is the owner and head athletic trainer and is now working with junior national tennis for the 5th straight year. Adam and the Premier Sports Medicine staff will be available throughout the week at the match sites. If you have specific injury needs you would like to address prior to or during the tournament, please feel free to contact Premier Sports Medicine directly. For injury evaluation of specific injury rehabiltion, please email agreenfield@premiersportsmedicine.net or call 954-592-4723. We look forward to working with you and good luck!

MASSAGE THERAPY: Jim Early, who has worked closely with Olympic swimmer and multiple-gold medal winner Michael Phelps, the U. of Pennsylvania men's tennis and track teams, the U. of Virginia tennis teams & the Princeton swim, tennis, and lacrosse teams, will be based at the Delray Swim & Tennis Club for any massage therapy sessions. Call 443-745-3591 for an appointment.

TOURNAMENT STRINGER:  Pro Circuit Stringing is the Official Stringing Company of the event. They will be based at one of the tournament hotels (TBA). Cell: 678-428-3649. $16 per racket.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

• Click for Seeding Criteria for USTA National Championships
• Click for Eligibility for USTA National Junior Championships
• Click for Entry Refund Policy
• Click for USTA National Championships Sectional Quota
• Click for Entering Two Divisions at USTA National Championships
• Click for Selection Process for USTA National Championships (BG 18s)
  
• Click for Selection Process for USTA National Championships (BG 16s, 14s, 12s)
• Click for Doubles Selection Process at USTA National Championships
• Click for USTA National Championship Wild Card Application Information
  

***ALL BOYS' 18 & 16 MATCHES WILL BE MOVED TO THE DELRAY BEACH TENNIS CENTER FOR DAYS 6 - 8 (Weather pending) The tournament will be creating a televised highlight show featuring the finals of both the Boys' 18 & 16's singles finals.

Please allow for four persons per practice court if players are waiting.  BEGINNING Sunday, July 18, 8+ practice courts will be available 45 minutes before the first match at the match sites, as well as 1-2 courts throughout the day
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PRE-TOURNAMENT CAMP & HITTING LESSONS:: 10 - 11:30am (Saturday, July 17) at the Delray Beach Tennis Center. Call 561-243-7360 for camp entry ($35pp) and/or hitting lessons.

PRE-TOURNAMENT CAMP: The International Tennis Academy USA (ITA-USA), this years sponsor of the Boys 16's and 18's Clay Court Super Nationals in Delray Beach, Florida is hosting a Pre-Tournament Camp for those athletes that are participating in this years event. Daily camp sessions will be offered the week of July 12-17 leading up to the start of the tournament. So, come join us and train on our 6 brand new Hydro clay courts and acclimate yourself to the heat of South Florida at the beautiful Club Med Resort in Port Saint Lucie,  (4500 SE Pine Valley Street, Port Saint Lucie, Florida 34952), 1 hour and 10 min. north of Delray Beach. Space is extremely limited so reserve now!! Pricing and further information are available by calling 1-800-232-3413.

ITA-USA, headed by Scott Del Mastro (14 year owner of ITA-USA), Gabe Jaramillo (Coach of 8 ATP/WTA World #1's and 26 other 10's over the past 30 years), is one of the premier tennis traning academies in the world, and with nearly 45 years of combined elite level coaching experience ITA-USA provides the best, most customized player development and training program available. Check us out at www.ITAUSA.com!! See you there!

PRACTICE COURTS (Match & Practice Sites): Players may reserve practice courts (click below) at the match & practice sites prior to Sunday, July 18th.
PRACTICE COURTS (Match Sites): Beginning Sunday, July 18, players cannot reserve practice courts at the match sites. 8+ practice courts will be available 45 minutes before the first match at the match sites, as well as 1-2 courts throughout the day. All courts are 1st come, 1st serve with  two persons per court - if courts are full, four persons per court. Click the following for practice court times/locations.